CONTENTS. 1. On the Plenitude of Grace with which the Mother of God was prepared for receiving the Eternal Word. "First Example" of a Perfect Communion 1 2. The Banquet of the Prodigal Son applied to the Holy Communion 6 3. For communicating with the Intentions of the Centurion 11 4. Receiving the Holy Communion with the Faith of the Woman of Canaan 15 5. On the Manna, as a Figure of this Sacrament, in which is considered the Assiduity in gathering it, the Delights which it contained, and the Circumstances of preserving it 19 6. On communicating with the Devotion of Zacheus 23 7. Receiving the Holy Communion with the Confidence of the Woman who touched the Hem of the Garment of Christ 28 8. On the entrance of the Ark of the Testament into the House of Obededom, and the many Blessings which accompanied it 32 9. On approaching to receive the Holy Communion with the Humility of Saint Peter 36 10. On receiving the Lord with the Assiduity of Martha 36 and the Zeal of Mary 41 11. Joseph's Banquet to his Brethren 45 12. On communicating with the Humility of the Publican 50 13. On the Magnificence displayed by Solomon in the Building of the Temple, and of the great Preparations for its Dedication, applied to the Holy Communion 55 14. On the Fountain of Living Waters which the Lord opened in the heart of the Samaritan Woman, applied to the Sacred Communion 59 15. For communicating with the Reverence of the Seraphim who stand around the Throne of God 64 16. On communicating as at an uncovered Banquet 68 17. On receiving the Lord with the Desire and Joy of the aged Holy Simeon 72 18. On receiving the Lord in the three Chambers of the Soul 76 19. The Feast of the Five Loaves applied to the Sacred Communion 80 20. The finding of the Honeycomb by Samson applied to the Holy Communion 84 21. The Banquet of Simon the Leper and the Penitence of Magdalen, applied to the Sacred Communion 88 22. On the Lost Sheep found and regaled with the Bread of Heaven 92 23. On the Bad Preparation of the Man who was cast forth from the Banquet 96 24. On the Happiness of Miphiboseth at being seated at the Royal Table, applied to the Holy Communion 101 25. On the Thanksgiving which the Beloved Disciple rendered his Divine Master, leaning on His Bosom 106 26. The Banquet of King Assuerus 110 27. On attaining to receive the Lord, adoring Him with the three Kings, and offering Him Gifts 114 28. Comparing the Greatness of the Lord with the Vileness of Man 118 29. The Great Supper applied to the Sacred Communion 122 30. On receiving the Lord as a Treasure hidden in the Sacrament 126 31. On approaching the Holy Communion with the Fervour of the two Blind Men whom our Lord enlightened 130 32. On receiving our Blessed Lord in the Manner in which He was welcomed in Zachary's House 135 33. On no Room being found in Bethlehem to receive the Child-God, applied to the Holy Communion 139 34. On receiving the Most Blessed Sacrament as a Grain of Wheat sown in your Breast 144 35. Receiving the Child -Jesus banished to the Egypt of your Heart 148 36. On the Marriage Feast of Cana, applied to the Holy Communion 153 37. On receiving the lost Child-Jesus, Who is found on the Altar 158 38. On the Banquet in the Desert where the Angels ministered to the Lord, applied to the Holy Sacrament 162 39. On receiving the Lord with the Triumphal Palms 166 40. In which is compared the Good Disposition of John with the Bad Disposition of Judas, at the Lord's Supper 170 41. On some of the Stages of the Sacred Passion, applied to the Holy Communion 174 42. On communicating with the Freedom of Saint Thomas, who touched the Side of Christ 179 43. On inviting and receiving our Lord as a Pilgrim, like the two Disciples of Emmaus 184 44. On receiving, like Magdalen, the Lord as the Gardener of your Soul 189 45. On receiving the Lord as your King, Spouse, Physician, Captain, Judge, Pastor, and Instructor 194 46. On receiving the Lord as your Creator, Redeemer, Glorifier, and only Benefactor 199 47. For communicating on all the Festivals of the Lord 203 48. For communicating on all the Festivals of the Saints 208 49. Recapitulation of many other Meditations 212 50. On receiving the Most Holy Sacrament as the Viaticum 215 TABLE OF THE MEDITATIONS. Suitable for Communicating on all the Festivals of the Year. JANUARY. On the Circumcision. Med. 47, page 203 ; Med. 45 194 The Epiphany. Med. 27. The Kings 114 Sunday within the Octave. Med. 3 7. The Lost Child 158 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany. Med. 36. The Marriage Feast 153 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany. Med. 2. The Prodigal 6 FEBRUARY. The Purification. Med. 17, proper 72 Saint Matthias. Med. 18 76 4th Sunday after Epiphany. Med. 3. The Centurion 11 Septuagesima Sunday. Med. 20. Samson's Honeycomb 84 Sexagesima Sunday. Med. 34. The Grain of Wheat 144 Quinquagesima Sunday. Med. 41. The Passion 174 MARCH. Saint Joseph. Med. 11. Joseph's Banquet; page 45; or, Med. 37. The Lost Child 158 The Annunciation. Med. 1, proper 1 1st Sunday in Lent. Med. 38. The Banquet of the Angels 162 2nd Sunday in Lent. Med. 47 203 3rd Sunday in Lent. Med. 4. The Woman of Canaan 15 4th Sunday in Lent. Med. 19. The Five Loaves 80 Passion Sunday. Med. 41. The Passion 174 Palm Sunday. Med. 39, proper 166 APRIL. Holy Thursday. Med, 40. On the Communion of St. John and the unworthy one of Judas 170 Easter Sunday. Med. 47 203 Easter Monday. Med. 43. The Disciples of Emmaus 184 Easter Tuesday. Med. 44. Magdalen 189 Low Sunday. Med. 42, proper, on St. Thomas 179 2nd Sunday after Easter. Med. 22. The Lost Sheep 92 3rd Sunday after Easter. Med. 5. The Manna 19 4th Sunday after Easter. Med. 8. The house of Obededom 32 5th Sunday after Easter. Med. 18. The Three Chambers of the Soul 76 MAY. St. Philip and St. James. Med. 48 208 The Finding of the Holy Cross. Med. 30. The Hidden Treasure 126 Apparition of St. Michael. Med. 15. The Reverence of the Seraphim 64 The Angel Guardian. Med. 38. The Feast of the Angels 162 Ascension Day. Med. 47, page 203 ; or, Med. 46, page 199 ; or, Med. 45 194 Sunday within the Octave. Med. 24. Miphiboseth 101 Whit Sunday. Med. 45. The Spouse 194 Whit Monday. Med. 26. The Banquet of Assuerus 110 Whit Tuesday. Med. 13. Dedication of the Temple 55 Trinity Sunday. Med. 28. The Greatness of God 118 JUNE. St. John. Med. 28. The Humility of St. John, page 118 ; or, Med. 32 135 St. Peter. Med. 9. The Humility of this Saint 36 Corpus Christi. Med. 16. The Uncovered Banquet 68 Sunday within the Octave. Med. 29. The Great Supper 122 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 22. The Lost Sheep 92 4th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 9. The Humility of Peter 36 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 6. Zacheus 23 JULY. The Visitation. Med. 32, proper 135 St. Mary Magdalen. Med. 21. Her Conversion 88 St. Ann. Med. 3a The Hidden Treasure 126 6th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 19. The Five Loaves 80 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 7. The Confidence of the Sick Woman 28 8th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. n. Joseph's Banquet 45 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 14. The Samaritan Woman 59 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 12, proper 50 AUGUST. Our Lady ad Nives. Med. 11 The Transfiguration. Med. 47 203 St. Lawrence. Med. 34. The Grain of Wheat, page 144; or, Med. 48 208 The Assumption. Med. 10, proper 41 St. Bartholomew. Med. 48 208 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 16. The Uncovered Banquet 68 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 23. The One who was cast forth from the Banquet 96 13th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 35. The Banishment into Egypt 148 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 2. The Prodigal Son 6 SEPTEMBER. The Nativity of Our Lady. Med. 1 St. Matthew. Med. 48 208 St. Michael. Med. 38 162 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 3. The Centurion 11 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 5. The Manna 19 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 8. The Ark in the House of Obededom 32 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 18. The Three Chambers 76 OCTOBER. St Luke. Med. 48 208 St. Simon and St. Jude. Med. 48 208 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 20. Samson's Honeycomb 84 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 24. Miphiboseth 101 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 26. The Banquet of Assuerus 110 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 28. God's Greatness 118 NOVEMBER. Feast of All Saints. Med. 29. The Great Supper, page 122 ; or, Med. 45. Receiving Christ as King - 194 St. Martin. Med. 28 118 The Presentation. Med. 1, page 1 ; or, Med. 37. The Lost Child 158 St. Catherine, V. and M. Med. 45 194 St. Andrew, Ap. Med. 48, page 208 ; or, Med. 19 80 24th Sunday after Pentecost. Med. 30. The Hidden Treasure 126 1st Sunday of Advent. Med. 33 139 2nd Sunday of Advent. Med. 34. The Grain of Wheat - 144 3rd Sunday of Advent. Med. 6. Zacheus 23 DECEMBER. The Immaculate Conception. Med. i - i The Expectation. Med. 32, page 135 ; or, Med. 33 - 139 St. Thomas. Med. 42 179 4th Sunday of Advent. Med. 10 41 Christmas Day. Med. 33, proper 139 St. Stephen. Med. 48, page 208 ; or, Med. 49 212 St. John the Evangelist. Med. 25, page 106; or, Med. 40 170 Holy Innocents. Med. 35. The Banishment into Egypt 148 Sunday within the Octave. Med. 17, proper 72 Digitized by Google.

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