Marin de Boylesve

“O father of my soul, worthy of my deepest veneration … ” ~ From the prayer of St. Francis Xavier to St. Ignatius For anyone devoted to St. Ignatius of Loyola, or who wishes to increase their devotion to him, this spiritual classic by Fr. Marin de Boylesve S.J. (1813-1892) translated for the first time into English is a must-have for their spiritual reading. Featuring a 'dramatic meditation' by Fr Boylesve, several novenas, prayers, and short biographies of the saint as well as information on the Ten Sundays Devotion, and the history and the rite of blessing of the Holy Water of St. Ignatius in Latin and English, this new edition also includes accounts of miracles attributed to this blessed water, several 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 thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.

“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 English edition contains additional traditional prayers of protection and devotions, forty-two sacred illustrations, a biography of the author and informative annotations. 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.

"Devotion to St. Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give to a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of Our Lord's graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, He unites it to St. Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good saint." ~ St. Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868) 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.

After the success of his publication “The Blessed Virgin According to the Gospels”, Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) wrote a new set of thirty-one meditations in her honour: “Month of Mary ~ Queen of France”. On this occasion, he concludes each enlightening Biblical reflection with fascinating accounts of the history of Marian devotion in France, from approved apparitions to the myriad of shrines dedicated to her, showing that the Mother of God is truly the Queen of the Eldest Daughter of the Church. This first ever English edition includes a biography of the author, 45 illustrations, annotations, and informative appendixes concerning the Brown, Blue and Red Scapulars, also, the Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical Virtues. Certainly, a treasure to add to your spiritual library. 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.

> "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 spiritual treasure not just for July but also excellent spiritual 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. Translated and annotated by E.A. Bucchianeri

“Behold the Heart that has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify to Its love, and in return, I receive from the greater part only ingratitude, by their irreverence and sacrilege, and by the coldness and contempt they have for Me in this Sacrament of Love.” These are the words of Christ to St. Margaret Mary to whom He entrusted the mission to spread devotion to His Sacred Heart in order to repair for the ingratitude, sacrileges, blasphemies and the indifference committed against It in the Blessed Sacrament. In return, He promised great graces to those who respond to His plea for love and reparation. 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, S.J. (1813-1892) 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. 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.

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 at 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 to St. Joseph, fourteen sacred illustrations, a biography of the author and annotations.

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 spiritual guide book 'A Thought For Each Day of the Year'. 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.

“ Behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty, hath done great things to me.” ~ (Luke 1: 48-49) “I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue. … My memory is unto everlasting generations. … He that hearkeneth to me, shall not be confounded: and they that work by me, shall not sin. They that explain me shall have life everlasting.” ~ (Eccles. 24: 24-25, 28-31) Answering this holy call to explain the greatness of the Mother of God, Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) provided a beautiful set of thirty-one meditations on the life of the Blessed Virgin as presented in the Gospels for May, the Month of Mary, which also aptly serves for the other months dedicated to her or contain her feasts, such as March for the Annunciation, August in honour of the Assumption, October, month of the Holy Rosary, and December, month of the Immaculate Conception and the Birth of Christ. This set of meditations is also perfect spiritual reading for any time of the year. The first English translation from the original French, this new edition also features a biography of the author, information on the Holy Rosary and the Brown Scapular, the original secrets of La Salette sent to Pius IX, additional devotions to the Blessed Virgin, and also 37 illustrations. A classic for your spiritual reading library. 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.

Written by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. in 1882 to celebrate the tercentenary of St. Teresa of Avila's entrance to heaven, this text continues to be a spiritual treasure today. Selecting quotations from her famous spiritual writings he provides for each day of October spiritual nuggets of advice and wisdom that may be prayed as a novena honouring this blessed saint, as well as proving to be a simple and efficacious text to help progress in the spiritual life any time of the year. This first ever English translation also features a biography of the author, prayers and quotations by St. Teresa not included in the original printing, in addition to prayers to St. Teresa by St. Alphonsus de Liguori and fifteen illustrations. 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.