Online text: “The Message of Montfort: A Modern Commentary on the Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin”, by Patrick Fannon

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• The Message of Montfort: A Modern Commentary on the Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, by Patrick Fannon, D.D. (Liverpool: The Montfort Press, 1964). With Imprimatur. Available in 2 parts at Christendom-Awake.org: Part 1, and Part 2.
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On the Feast of Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort in the Roman Rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Saint Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. (From Sancta Missa)

 

Free ebook: “St. Anselm’s Book of Meditations and Prayers”

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• St. Anselm’s Book of Meditations and Prayers, by Saint Anselm of Canterbury, translated by M.R., with a Preface by the Archbishop of Westminster, Henry Edward Manning (London: Burns and Oates, 1872). With Imprimatur. Available in various formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy at Internet Archive and Open Library.

On Divine Mercy Sunday in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite; and on the Feast of Saint George. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

Jesus, King of mercy, I trust in You!

Free ebook: “The Passion and the Death of Jesus Christ”, by St. Alphonsus de Liguori

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• The Passion and the Death of Jesus Christ, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis: Benziger Brothers; London: R. Washbourne; Dublin: M.H. Gill & Son, 1887). The Complete Works of Saint Alphonsus De Liguori, Doctor of the Church, translated from the Italian, edited by Rev. Eugene Grimm, C.Ss.R. The Ascetical Works, Volume 5. With approbation. Available in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index; and in various formats at Internet Archive. The first 2 sections of the work may be read online on this page of Saint Wiki.

On Good Friday, 2017 in the one true and Catholic Church. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

We adore You, oh Christ, and we bless You:
For by Your holy cross You redeemed the world!

Online ebook: “The Forgiveness of Sins”, by Peter Kreeft

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• The Forgiveness of Sins, by Peter Kreeft, general editor Father John A. Farren, O.P. (New Haven, CT: Catholic Information Service-Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, 2001). With Imprimatur. Available in PDF format (on this page) at the Catholic Information Service–Knights of Columbus Supreme Council.

On the Memorial of Mary, Mother of Mercy, in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite (clendar of Ukraine). For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. (An Act of Contrition, from EWTN).

Free ebook: “Directorium Asceticum; or Guide to the Spiritual Life”, by Giovanni Battista Scaramelli

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• The Directorium Asceticum; or, Guide to the Spiritual Life, 5^thedition, by Giovanni Battista Scaramelli, translated and edited at St. Beuno’s College, North Wales, with a Preface by Cardinal Manning (London: R. & T. Washbourne; New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1902).
  • Volume 1 is available in various formats (pdf, epub, kindle/mobi, etc.) at Internet Archive.
  • Volume 2 is available in various formats at Internet Archive. The 7^th edition of Volume 2 (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow: R. & T. Washbourne, 1917) is available at Internet Archive and Open Library [labeled as Volume 1 on the OL index page].
  • Volume 3 is available in various formats at Internet Archive.
  • Volume 4 is available in various formats at Internet Archive.

On the Feast of St. John Climacos in the Maronite Rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Saint Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. (From Sancta Missa)

Online text: “Contrition: The Golden Key of Paradise; Key to Heaven”

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• Contrition: The Golden Key of Paradise; Key to Heaven (Pamphlet), by an Italian priest. Australian Catholic Truth Society No. 1325 (1959). With Imprimatur. Available in PDF format (on this page) at Catholic Pamphlets; and may be read online (here) at Catholic Truth Society Pamphlets.
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On the Feast of the Repentant Thief in the Maronite church.  For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. (An Act of Contrition, from EWTN).

Free ebook: “Mystical Contemplation; or, The Principles of Mystical Theology”, by Rev. Father E. Lamballe

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• Mystical Contemplation; or, The Principles of Mystical Theology, by Rev. Father E. Lamballe, translated by W.H. Mitchell (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1913). With Imprimatur. May be read online and available in various formats (pdf, mobi/kindle, epub, etc.) at Internet Archive and Open Library.

On the Feast of St. Romuald in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

“As soon as this was done, he prevailed upon his disciples to take ship and cross to the other side before him, leaving him to send the multitudes home. When he had finished sending them home, he went up by himself on to the hill-side, to pray there; twilight had come, and he remained there alone.” (St. Matthew xiv, 22-23)

Online text: “Purity”, by Rev. Bede Jarrett, O.P.

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• Purity, by Rev. Bede Jarrett, O.P. (+1934) (London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Newcastle, Derby: Catholic Truth Society, 1929). Pamphlet. May be read online and available in various formats at Internet Archive and Open Library. May be read online on this page at e-Catholic 2000. Available in PDF format on this page of Catholic Pamphlets.net.
• Another edition (London: Catholic Truth Society No. 293, 1973) is readable online and available in PDF format at Catholic Truth Society Pamphlets.

On the Feast of Saint Agnes in the Roman rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject). From the spirit of fornication, oh Lord, deliver us!

“Thoughts on a New Knighthood”, address by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput

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• “Thoughts on a New Knighthood”, address by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. (Archdiocese of Denver, October 25, 2010). Delivered to Catholic cadets at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on October 25, 2010. May be read online on this page at Catholic Culture; at Faith and War; on this page of the Evangelization Station; on this page at Pierced Hearts (Living Love in the Heart of the Church).

Posted on the anniversary of the canonization of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (18 January 1174). For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

Free ebook: “The Science of the Spiritual Life”, by Father Francis Neumayr

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• The Science of the Spiritual Life, by Father Francis Neumayr of the Society of Jesus (London: Burns and Oates, 1876). Available in various formats (mobi/kindle, pdf, epub, etc.) at Internet Archive, with a 2^nd copy at Internet Archive and Open Library.

On the Feast of Saint Anthony the Great in the one true and Catholic Church. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Saint Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. (From Sancta Missa)