An edition of The Way To Heaven: A Manual Of Devotion
(1849)
The Way To Heaven: A Manual Of Devotion
by Giovanni Battista Pagani
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CONTENTS.
On prayer 1
Art 1. Necessity of prayer for all adults, in order to attain to eternal life 2
Sec. 1. Necessity of prayer for all Christians in general 2
2. Especial necessity of prayer for religious persons 6
3. Especial necessity of prayer for persons engaged in the sacred ministry 10
2. On the excellence of prayer 1<)
3. On the efficacy of prayer 21
4. On the sweetness of prayer 27
5. On the principal dispositions which should attend our prayers 31
Sec. 1. On solidity in our prayers 31
2. On devotion in our prayers 34
3. On humility in our prayers 36
4. On confidence in our prayers 38
5. On perseverance in our prayers 39
6. On mental prayer 42
Sec. 1. On the necessity of meditation for the purification of the soul and for advancement in perfection 43
Sec. 2. Method of mental prayer useful for the purification of the soul and for advancement in perfection 47
§ 1. On the preparation for meditation 47
2. On the body of meditation 50
3. On the conclusion of meditation 53
Art. 7. On the practice of holy aspirations, interior recollections, and good thoughts 54
8. On the order in which our petitions should be made to God 58
Sec. 1. On the most necessary and best of all petitions 58
2. On other petitions 69
§ 1. On what we ought to ask for in regard of our own particular state 70
2. Concerning those things which we may reasonably ask of God, on account of external circumstances 75
3. On those things which we may ask for spontaneously 77
9. On several excuses for not attending to the practice of prayer 79
10. On the examination of conscience 91
Sec. 1. Importance of frequently examining our conscience in order to purify our soul from sin and advance in virtue 91
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Sec. 2. Advantages of the examination of conscience 95
3. Method for the general examination of conscience 98
4. Method for the particular examination of conscience 102
Art. 11. Practical exercises of prayer 103
Sec. 1. Morning prayers 103
2. Devout prayers, which may be said during the day with spiritual profit 108
3. Evening prayers 113
II. On the Sacrifice of the Mass 118
Art. 1. Excellence of the sacrifice of the Mass 118
2. A short history of the Mass 120
3. An explanation of the holy Mass 128
Sec. 1. The origin and signification of the different parts of the Liturgy and Ceremonial 128
2. On the meaning of the altar and its ornaments 128
3. On the meaning of the sacred garments 130
4. The principal rites and ceremonies of the solemn or high Mass explained, as also of the private or low Mass 132
§ 1. The Mass of the Catechumens 132
2. The Mass of the faithful, or the Sacrifice properly so called, expounded 137
4. Method for hearing the holy Mass 149
5. Another method of assisting at Mass 177
Art. 6. Method of assisting at the Mass for the dead 185
III. On Sacramental Confession 192
Art 1. On the nature of this sacrament 192
2. On the great blessings which sacramental confession confers on persons who are guilty of mortal sin 195
3. On the particular blessings which sacramental confession confers on persons guilty only of venial sins 202
4. On general confession 205
5. On the properties of a good and fruitful confession 213
Sec. 1. First property of a good and fruitful confession — Contrition 213
2. Second property of a good and fruitful confession— Humility 219
3. Third property of a good and fruitful confession— Sincerity 221
6. Preparation and thanksgiving for confession 226
Sec. 1. Preparation for confession 226
2. Thanksgiving after confession 232
IV. On holy Communion 234
Art 1. On frequent communion 234
2. On the proper dispositions for approaching frequently and profitably the holy communion 239
3. Preparations and thanksgivings for the holy communion for each day of the week 246
Sec. 1. Sunday 246
§ 1. Preparation 246
2. Thanksgiving 250
2. Monday 253
§ 1. Preparation 253
2. Thanksgiving 257
Sec 3. Tuesday
§ 1. Preparation
2. Thanksgiving
4. Wednesday
$ 1. Preparation
2. Thanksgiving
5. Thursday
§ 1. Preparation
2. Thanksgiving
6. Friday
§ 1. Preparation
2. Thanksgiving
7. Saturday
§ 1. Preparation
2. Thanksgiving
On the visit to the blessed Sacrament
Art. 1. On the infinite treasure which we possess in the blessed Sacrament
2. Aspirations for each day of the week to Jesus Christ in the blessed Eucharist, which may be used when visiting the blessed Sacrament
Sec. 1. Sunday
2. Monday
3. Tuesday
4. Wednesday
5. Thursday
6. Friday
7. Saturday
Containing various Devotions to our Lord Jesus Christ 305
Art 1. On the excellence and solidity of the devotion towards our Lord Jesus Christ 305
2. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 313
Sec. 1. Object and end of this devotion 313
2. Practice of this devotion 316
1. Little Rosary in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 316
2. Act of reparation for the injuries inflicted on the Sacred Heart of Jesus 318
3. Petition for a new heart similar to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 319
4. Ejaculations of different Saints to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 320
5. A little Rosary to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, composed of acts of divine love 321
Art. 3. Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ 323
Sec. 1. On meditating on the Passion of our blessed Saviour, and on the manner of practising it with spiritual profit 323
2. Prayers to Jesus Christ in the various mysteries of His Passion and Death 331
3. Way of the Cross, or the devotion commonly called the Stations 342
1. Nature of this devotion 342
2. Method of performing the Way of the Cross 345
4. Devotion for the offering of our blood in union with the most precious blood of Jesus Christ 359
1. Object of this devotion 359
2. Sentiments which should accompany the offering of our blood in union with that of Jesus Christ 362
3. An act of offering of our blood in union with that of Jesus Christ 364
4. Another act of a similar nature 365
5. Devout commemorations of the most precious blood shed by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ 366
VII. Containing various Devotions to our blessed Lady 370
Art 1. On the principal grounds of our devotion to our blessed Lady 370
2. Containing various novenas in honour of our blessed Lady 377
Sec. 1. Novena for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary 377
2. For the Nativity 378
3. For the Presentation 379
4. For the Annunciation 380
5. For the Visitation 381
6. For the Purification 383
7. Novena in commemoration of the Seven Dolours of our blessed Lady 384
8. Another method for commemorating the Seven Dolours of our Lady 385
9. Novena for the Assumption 392
10. Commemoration of the Seven Joys of our Lady in heaven 393
Art. 3. On the devotion of the Rosary of our blessed Lady 394
Sec. 1. Institution and nature of this devotion 394
2. The various mysteries of the Rosary 397
VIII. Devotions for a day of Retreat, to be performed once a month 409
IX. Containing various Prayers for the time of Sickness 421
Art 1. A short instruction on the manner of well employing* the time of sickness 421
2. Pious exercises for the time of sickness 422
Sec. 1. Prayer which the sick person may repeat during his illness 422
2. Litany for the sick 424
3. A recommendation of a soul departing 425
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