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Thursday, 1 December 2022

"The First and Second Joseph"

 

 

Announcing the latest book release!

 


 

 "The FIRST and SECOND JOSEPH"

Another spiritual classic by Fr. Marin de Boylesve written in honour of St. Joseph, translated for the first time into English. 

 

 If you wish to increase your trust, love and devotion for St. Joseph, this beautiful collection of thirty-one meditations is a must-have for your spiritual reading collection. Noted for his book, 'Little Month of Saint Joseph', Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) shows in his next set of reflections how the greatness of St. Joseph was foretold through the life of the favourite son of Jacob. God blessed the first Joseph of the Old Testament with so many graces, great power and authority, but this was only a prelude to what He had prepared for the second Joseph of the New Testament, the hidden, humble son of David chosen to be the foster father of His beloved Son and the spouse of His Immaculate Mother.


    In addition to the meditations, there are several accounts of the miraculous interventions of this great saint, also thirty-three sacred illustrations and various pious devotions are included. Are you in need of a great heavenly intercessor to safeguard your spiritual and temporal interests? “Go to Joseph, and do all that he shall say to you.” (Gen. 41:55)


About the Author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.


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Batalha Publishers

Size: 5" x 8"

ISBN:  978-9895372621

174 Pages

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The First and Second Joseph
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More About the Book:

 

Table of Contents


About this Edition ………………………… 9

About the Author ………………………… 10


Part I: 31 Days of Meditations:

Joseph of the Old Testament

and

Joseph of the New Testament … Pages 25 to 85



Part II : The Power of St. Joseph

Demonstrated by

Recent Events ……… 86


~ CONVERSIONS:


1 ~ Abjuration …………………… 86

2 ~ A Family Man ……………… 87

3 ~ A Protestant ……………… 88

4 ~ An Illness …………………… 90

5 ~ A Freemason ……………… 91

6 ~ An Elderly Man …………… 91

7 ~ An Old Impious Man …… 92

8 ~ Go Fetch the Priest ……… 95

9 ~ Three Conversions ……… 98



~ TEMPORAL FAVOURS:


10 ~ A Calmed Storm …………… 100

11 ~ A Child is Healed ………… 102

12 ~ Health Strengthened …… 103

13 ~ A Parish Preserved ……… 104

14 ~ Affairs Settled …………… 105

15 ~ A Healing …………………… 106

16 ~ Prosperity of

a Boarding School ……… 107

17 ~ The Garibaldians and

the Jesuits ………………… 108

18 ~ A Demon Cast Out ……… 110

19 ~ Moral and Physical Healing 112

20 ~ Hope Against All Hope …… 112



~ ST. JOSEPH AND THE DYING:


21 ~ The Pious Magistrate …… 116

22 ~ The Dying Religious …… 118


Appendix


Apparition of St. Joseph

to the Breton Stigmatist,

Marie-Julie Jahenny ……… 121


Devotion to the Seven Joys

and the Seven Sorrows

of St. Joseph ………… 130


Prayer to St. Joseph

for a Soul in Purgatory …… 139

A Novena to St. Joseph ………… 141


Saint Joseph,

Dear Guardian of Mary … 144

Prayer to St. Joseph

in Any Great Necessity … 146


Prayer of Confidence

in St. Joseph ……………… 146


The Chaplet of St. Joseph ……… 148


Indulgenced Prayers to St. Joseph:


~ Indulgences granted during March

for Devotions said

in Honour of St. Joseph ……… 150

~ Novena in Honour of St. Joseph,

Spouse of Mary Most Holy …… 151


~ The Memorare to St. Joseph ……… 151


~ Prayers in Honour of St. Joseph

for Those in Their Last Agony … 152


~ Act of Consecration to St. Joseph … 153


~ Prayer of St. Pius X

to St. Joseph the Worker ……… 155


~ Short Invocations to St. Joseph …… 156


~ Prayer for Purity ……………………… 157


~ Prayer to St. Joseph,

Patron of the Universal Church 157


~ Prayers for

St. Joseph's Intercession ……… 158


~ Short Prayers to the Holy Family … 160

 

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Past Blog Posts:  Table of Contents

 

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Now Available! "The Month of the Precious Blood"


 Hi everyone! Yes, the next Traditional Catholic classic by Fr. Marin de Boylesve translated into English for the first time is now available!

 

"The MONTH of the PRECIOUS BLOOD"


"Now, more than ever, it is opportune to tell people at what price our souls were redeemed. We must let it be known how the Blood of Christ cleanses souls and sanctifies them, particularly by means of the sacraments.” 

                                                                                ~ St. Gasper del Bufalo (1786-1837).


Answering this call, Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) composed an inspirational devotion booklet consisting of a trinity of novenas for each day in July, the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. 

Through the short daily meditations of the novenas he shows how the shedding of Christ's Blood was necessary for the redemption of the human race, beginning with the Blood of Jesus prefigured in the Old Testament, continuing with Its manifestation in the New Testament, and concluding with the Precious Blood present in the sacraments of the Catholic Church.


Included from the original edition are pious devotions to the Precious Blood, also in this new English edition a biography of the author is included, additional prayers, indulgenced prayers, and twenty-seven illustrations.  This book will prove to be a treasure not just for July but also excellent spiritual reading material for Lent and for all times of the year.


About the Author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.

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 Book details: 

Paperback

Batalha Publishers

Publication date: March 25, 2022

156 pages

5 x 8 inches

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WHERE TO ORDER:

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* Amazon (Canada)

 

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Saturday, 5 March 2022

Now Available! The "Month of Saint Michael" and "The Sacred Heart of Jesus"

At last these two beautiful Traditional Catholic classics 

by Fr. Marin de Boylesve S.J. (1813-1892) 

 are now available for the first time in English!

 


"The Month of Saint Michael:

Saint Michael According to the Bible  and According to Tradition"

 

“Who is like unto God?” 

 

 To this day St. Michael the Archangel burns with the same fiery zeal for the glory of God as when he thrust Satan from the heights of Heaven. The defender of God's people, this mighty prince is always ready to come to the assistance of those who call upon him. If you are devoted to this great saint, wish to increase your devotion, or in need of spiritual encouragement in these dark times “The Month of Saint Michael” is for you.



Written by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892), 'The Month of Saint Michael' features short inspiring and encouraging meditations drawn from the Bible for every day for the month of September in honour of the great commander of the Heavenly hosts, as well as passages recounting the graces, apparitions and interventions of the Archangel according to holy Tradition and history. 

This new, first ever English edition of Fr. de Boylesve's text contains additional traditional prayers of protection and devotions, forty-two sacred illustrations, a biography of the author and informative annotations. A spiritual gem for any time of the year, not just September!

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Book details:

Batalha Publishers

PAPERBACK

Size: 5" x 8"

 Pages: 232

 ISBN: 978-989-96844-92

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"The Sacred Heart of Jesus"

Behold the Heart that has so loved men and desires to be loved in return,

yet, we cannot come to love what we do not know or understand.


    To encourage devotion to the Heart of Jesus, Fr. Marin de Boylesve provides short reflections based on the Scriptures showing how everything God planned came from His Love: that this most Loving Heart is present throughout the Gospels, how the actions of the Blessed Trinity are completely connected with the Heart of Christ, and that the most perfect prayer, the Our Father, springs from the font of the Sacred Heart. Fr. de Boylesve also explains how the Sacraments of the Church come forth from this Furnace of Love, and how the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are united with the Sacred Heart. 

 If you desire to understand and increase your love for the Heart of Jesus, this book is a must-have for your spiritual library.  Included are a biography of the author, additional prayers and sixteen illustrations.

 

 Book details:

Paperback. 132 pages.

Batalha Publishers 

Size: 5" x 8"

ISBN: 978-989-33-2807-1

 

Where to order your copy, click the stores links below:

 

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* Waterstones (UK, also ships to Ireland)

* Amazon.ca  (Canada)

* McNally Robinson (Canada)

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Book Review for "The Sacred Heart of Jesus"


 

 

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Thursday, 23 September 2021

A Thought for Each Day of the Year


  

Meditation, or contemplative prayer, is the practise of dwelling upon the truths of religion in order to awaken within the mind good resolutions to practise.  Together with vocal prayer, meditation aids the faithful to gain graces and to advance rapidly on the path to spiritual perfection. 

  In addition to daily vocal prayers, the Catholic Church recommends the practise of meditation for at least several minutes a day in order to progress in the spiritual life.


    But meditation is difficult you say?

  'I don't have the time!'   

'I don't know how to meditate!'  

'I don't know what to meditate on!'  

'How do I form a good resolution to practise?' 

 

Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) provided an easy way to overcome these seeming hurdles with his helpful and motivational spiritual guide book 'A Thought For Each Day of the Year', which has become a spiritual classic.


Featuring a short passage from the Gospel readings for each Sunday, a clear and concise reflection to meditate upon and a prayer inspired by the reflection is provided, followed by a resolution drawn from the passage that anyone can easily put into practise, 'A Thought For Each Day of the Year' will provide a simple and time effective way to help fulfil your daily meditations in union with the liturgical year of the Church.


About the author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.

 

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Book details: 

5.5 x 8.5 inches

 PAPERBACK ONLY

336 pages

Batalha Publishers

ISBN:  9789893319956

 

NOW AVAILABLE  as of September 30, 2021!

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(NOTE: this new edition is only available in paperback.  The 'Look inside the Book" feature at Amazon is showing a completely different edition and not this new edition with crisp printing.)

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 QUOTE from the book ~ the Meditation for Easter Sunday:


Gospel Passage "Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre?" (Mark 16:3)


Thought How would it be if we were to know everything? Not only does an enormous stone close the entrance to the sepulchre, but this stone is sealed by the powerful enemies of Our Lord and is surrounded by soldiers. Go on in spite of all this; God asks of you only that which you are able to perform; He takes what seems impossible upon Himself. When you draw near, all these obstacles have disappeared. True, your sweet spices are of no service, but your wishes have been accomplished and even surpassed.


Prayer Jesus, if Thou triest Thy friends, it is but to surprise them with consolations which more than recompense for any sacrifice.


Practise Make progress in spite of obstacles.


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Monday, 8 February 2021

'Little Month of Saint Joseph'

 Announcing my latest publication project! 

 

 

"LITTLE MONTH of SAINT JOSEPH"

 by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J.  (1813-1892)


 Plus other traditional devotions, prayers, illustrations, notes and annotations added by yours truly.


For anyone devoted to the great Patriarch and Foster Father of Jesus, the 'Little Month of Saint Joseph' is a gem of a collection. Featuring thirty-one short Meditations written by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) on the life of the Saint based on the Gospels, the Meditations are a splendid way to honour St. Joseph during the month of March or any time of the year. The reflective Meditations are accompanied by short stories recounting the graces and interventions of St. Joseph, and also prayers dedicated to him. This new edition contains a selection of other popular traditional devotions, fourteen sacred illustrations, a biography of the author and annotations.  

About the author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings and thereby promoting the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.  His book of meditations on St. Joseph is truly a little gem.    This new edition has received the + Nihil Obstat and Permission to Publish from the Leiria-Fatima Diocese, Portugal.

 

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*) Batalha Publishers,  182 pages, 5 in. x 8 in. 

February 5, 

ISBN: 9789899684485

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TABLE OF CONTENTS



About this Edition … 11


About the Author Fr. Marin de Boylesve … 12


Preface by Fr. Marin de Boylesve … 26



St. Joseph, according to the Gospel

and Historical Traits



1st Meditation … 29

Saint Joseph's Place in Heaven … 30


2nd Meditation … 31

Devotion to Saint Joseph

counselled by the Blessed Virgin Mother 32


3rd Meditation … 33

Dignity of Saint Joseph … 34


4th Meditation … 35

Saint Joseph and the Two Professors … 37


5th Meditation … 39

Patronage of Saint Joseph … 40


6th Meditation … 42

Saint Joseph and Saint Ignatius … 43

7th Meditation … 44

The Three Great Names … 45


8th Meditation … 46

Saint Joseph and Saint Francis de Sales … 47


9th Meditation … 48

Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus … 49


10th Meditation … 50

Saint Joseph's power revealed by Our Lady … 51


11th Meditation … 52

The Venerable de la Salle and Saint Joseph … 54


12th Meditation … 55

The Feast of Saint Joseph in Canada … 57


13th Meditation … 58

Saint Joseph and France in the 17th Century … 60


14th Meditation … 61

Saint Joseph and Bossuet … 62


15th Meditation … 63

Growth of Devotion to Saint Joseph … 66


16th Meditation … 67

Alms in Honour of Saint Joseph … 69


17th Meditation … 70

The Little Sisters of the Poor

and Saint Joseph … 72

18th Meditation … 73

The Lucky Number … 75


19th Meditation … 77

The Shipwreck and the

Seven Paters and Aves … 79


20th Meditation … 80

The Deserted Pilgrims … 82


21st Meditation … 83


22nd Meditation 85

The Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor … 88


23rd Meditation … 89

The Holy Family and the Society of Jesus … 91


24th Meditation … 93

Confession made good … 94


25th Meditation … 96

Conversion Attributed to Saint Joseph … 97


26th Meditation … 98

Conversion Attributed to the

Month of Saint Joseph … 100


27th Meditation … 101

Saint Joseph and the Gift of Prayer … 102


28th Meditation … 103

Saint Joseph and Prayer … 104

29th Meditation … 105

Success of Missions … 106


30th Meditation … 108

Saint Joseph and the Papal Zouave … 110


31st Meditation … 112

Saint Joseph's power in Heaven … 115




Saint Joseph and the Sacred Heart … 116


Pius IX and Saint Joseph … 117


Decree of Pius IX … 117


Testimony of Saint Theresa … 120


Novena in Honour of Saint Joseph … 120




Prayers to Saint Joseph



The Words of the Angel … 122


The Prayer of the Church … 122


Prayers to Saint Joseph (for Priests) … 123


Ante Missam … 123


Post Missam et per Diem … 124


Efficacious Prayer … 124


Memorare to Saint Joseph … 125


Litany to Saint Joseph … 125


The Three Invocations … 129




APPENDIX



The 'Four Visits' Novena … 130


Devotion of the Seven Joys

and Seven Sorrows of St. Joseph … 134


Traditional Litany to St. Joseph … 144


Prayer Before Work

to St. Joseph the Worker … 147



The Unfailing or

'Miracle Prayer' of St. Joseph:

A Novena Prayer … 148




'Ad te béate Joseph' Prayer

Composed by Pope Leo XIII … 150


Hail Joseph, Son of David … 152


Glorious St. Joseph … 152


Hail Holy Joseph … 153


The 'Holy Cloak' Novena of St. Joseph:

30 Day Novena … 155


Prayer to Obtain a Conversion … 171


Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain Light

upon Choosing a State of Life … 173


Prayer for Purity … 173


Prayer to Obtain a Special Request … 174


The Nine First Wednesdays Devotion … 175


A Short Prayer for the Dying … 176


Quotes from the Saints … 177



Illustration Credits … 181