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On this page you will find links to all past articles on Littlest Souls.
Of your charity, please consider saying a prayer for the author/compiler, who has decided to retire from writing indefinitely, so as to focus on more pressing matters. God willing, I will return some day to writing a book that I started working on many years ago.
I will try to check the site every now and then for possible comments.
To all readers/followers/supporters, thank you, and God bless!
‘Amplectere Mariam’!
[ps. The formatting needs serious work…]
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******* 2020 *******
“How shall we become more like Him except by doing His Divine Will?”
– St. Teresa of the Andes (d. April 12, 1920)
AUGUST
A Scriptural Hymn in Honour Of Mary
Christian = Temple, Priest, Victim
An Extremely Powerful Prayer of Thanksgiving For Holy Communion
JULY
The Value of Love: St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Describes the Reward of St. Aloysius
The Meaning of “The Miracle of the Sun” at Fatima (Oct 13, 1917)
MAY
How to Pass the Days in Peace and Joy: Advice from a Saintly Cardinal
APRIL
Jesus Lives On In The Church (Pt. 3): The Mystical Tradition (cont.)
Jesus Lives On In The Church (Pt. 2): The Mystical Tradition
Easter, 2020: The Centenary of Death of St. Teresa of the Andes
Jesus Lives On in the Church (Pt. 1): The Theological Tradition
JANUARY
The Saints are Eager to Share Their Spiritual Goods
The Devil’s Greatest Enemy (Pt. 3): Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces
******* 2019 *******
“I am the Mother of fair love, of fear, of knowledge, and of hope; I will always remain your Mother.”
– Our Lady to St. Crescentia von Kaufbeuren (d. April 5, 1744)
DECEMBER
The Devil’s Greatest Enemy (Pt. 2): Mary, the New Judith
The Devil’s Greatest Enemy (Pt. 1): Mary, the New Queen Esther
A Miracle of St. Therese: The Conversion of Fr. Hyacinthe Loyson
NOVEMBER
A Saint Tells Us How to Become “a great Saint”
What is the Ultimate Reason for the Incarnation?
OCTOBER
Ven. Louis de Blois: Thoughts on Paradise
SEPTEMBER
The Power of Praise: A Sublime Revelation Given to St. Mechtilde
Mary: Mother of the Eucharist
AUGUST
‘Man Ate The Bread of Angels’ (Ps. 77:25): The Eucharist as Milk
JULY
Some Consoling Biblical Titles for Christ
JUNE
The Most Essential Christian Prayer Book
MAY
The Value of a Fervent Communion
******* 2018 *******
“I reserve copious treasures in My Heart for these last times,
in order to revive the half-dead faith
of the Christians of these days.”
– Our Lord to Ven. Philomena of St. Columba
(d. August 13, 1868)
SEPTEMBER
A 19th century Benedictine Mystic: Some Anecdotes and Sayings (Pt. 2)
A 19th Century Benedictine Mystic: Some Anecdotes and Sayings (Pt. 1)
AUGUST
7 Years a Slave
FEBRUARY
St. Therese’s Hungarian Sister (d. May 13, 1933)
JANUARY
A Calendar of the Littlest Souls
******* 2017 *******
“[On aspirations:] How many victories I could win by this easy and powerful weapon!”
– Fr. Willie Doyle (d. August 16, 1917)
NOVEMBER
Meet the Littlest Souls…
AUGUST
33 Reasons to Consecrate Yourself to Mary
FEBRUARY
A Eucharistic Vision of Vénérable Mère Marie-Thérèse du Cœur de Jésus
JANUARY
Words from Jesus for the New Year
******* 2016 *******
“… I make the most beautiful masterpieces precisely from souls that I have drawn from the lowest things, from the mud, because I have more material to work upon.”
– Our Lord to Sr. Benigna Consolata Ferrero (d. September 1, 1916)
NOVEMBER
6 Easy Ways to Grow in Divine Love (Pt. 2)
OCTOBER
6 Easy Ways to Grow in Divine Love
SEPTEMBER
Wisdom from the Writings of Saintly Souls (on a Range of Topics)
An Offering of Oneself to Merciful Love
The Most Efficacious Remedy for the Evils of Today
JULY
Hidden Treasures of the Spiritual Life
Our Friends, the Saints
An Image of the Faithful Soul
Man’s Only Good
JUNE
Liberty of Spirit: The End of Scrupulosity
Consoling Revelations
“Virtue consists above all in…”
Some Saintly Insights into the “Little Way”
MAY
A Rose from St. Therese
Infinite Wealth? At What Cost?
Humility Feeds Love…
APRIL
Offer Your Indulgences for the Poor Souls in Purgatory!
The Fruit of Good Intentions: A Vision Given to St. Mechtilde
If There Were No Misery, There Would Be No Mercy
MARCH
The Life and Revelations of Sister Jeanne Bénigne Gojos
Why You Should Love St. Joseph
The Eucharist and a Conversation Between Christ and a Demon
If You Want to Save Souls…
14 Rules for Christian Living
Aspirations: An Easy Way to Attain Holiness and Joy
FEBRUARY
Loving God = True Freedom
Catching Foxes, and Eternal Salvation
10 Inspiring Sayings from the Saints
17 Lessons/Revelations on How to Love
Devotion to the Holy Face: A Key to Happiness and Final Perseverance!
Anniversary of an Extraordinary Soul: Yvonne-Aimée de Jésus
A “Challenge for Lent” from God Himself!
JANUARY
Some Scriptures and Corresponding Revelations
The Secret to Happiness
Prayer and Suffering
‘Devotion for the Dying’: The Most Pleasing Devotion to Jesus and Mary
God’s Providence: Fascinating Connections between 10 Mystics
******* 2015 *******
“Benigne must not be surprised to see some faults in herself after receiving so many mercies, and even to feel imperfect emotions, provided she does not dwell on them.”
– Our Lord to Sr. Jeanne Benigne Gojos (b. July 20, 1615)
DECEMBER
“Little Soul” Patron Saint for 2016 (“Jubilee of Mercy”)
NOVEMBER
Last post until the New Year…
(evidently not)
Our Lady Comforts Her Children at the Moment of Death
OCTOBER
God’s Goodness Surpasses All Understanding
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#9)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#8)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#7)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#6)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#5)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#4)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#3)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#2)
Daily Revelation and Reflection: The Love of God (#1)
Superstitious Fears are Not from God
Merciful Revelations to Sr. Yvonne-Aimée (d. 1951)
SEPTEMBER
Some Revelations about the Catholic Faith
AUGUST
In Christ We Can Do All Things
APRIL
JOY in the Spiritual Life: Q + A
A Revelation That Most Catholics Are Saved (Pt. 2)
A Defence of God’s Justice (A Catholic Perspective)
MARCH
Custody of the Eyes: A Commentary on St. Alphonsus
FEBRUARY
An Updated Post on Scrupulosity
Blessed Angela’s Visions of the Mass
Divine Grace and Beauty of Soul
A Beautiful Revelation for Every Christian (Pt. 3)
JANUARY
Some Remarkable Revelations About Heaven
6 Eucharistic Books That May Change Your Life (Excerpts included)
Jesus Asks His Spouses to Pray for Priests
Some Powerful Motives to Love God
******* 2014 *******
“[Addressing Judas:] O dear and beloved son, what a return thou makest to One who weeps the loss of thee more than His own Passion and Death, because for this He came into this world.”
– Our Lord to St. Camilla Battista da Varano (d. May 31, 1524)
NOVEMBER
A Revelation on Divine Mercy (to St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi)
“I am your God… I Myself want to live in your heart.”
Mary’s Appeal to the Worst of Sinners
Why Pray for the Souls in Purgatory?
OCTOBER
A Prayer EVERY Christian Should Know and Love…
Consolation for Scrupulous Souls (Some Advice from St. Alphonsus)
SEPTEMBER
Something to Consider When You Suffer…
A Helpful Tip for Overcoming Temptation.
JULY
The Eucharist (part 2): The Eucharist in the Lives of 101 Mystics!
How to Remain Forever United to Jesus.
JUNE
Words from the Saints and Mystics on Humility
“Be like a child with Me,” says Jesus.
God is Patient and Rich in Mercy.
MAY
An Amazing Story of God’s Mercy Towards a Blasphemer!
Be Happy? Be SAVED? …Be ye perfect!
APRIL
Why Holiness Brings Unspeakable Joy to the Soul!
Our Lord’s Tender Love, as Revealed to Sr. Gertrude Mary.
Powerful Reflections on Eternity.
MARCH
Jesus: “If you knew how I love you…”
17 Quotes/Revelations to Inspire Confidence in God’s Love.
“God Alone!”: A Simple, Consoling and Blessed Rule for Living.
FEBRUARY
Excellent Online Resources for Scrupulosity! (**Including an Excerpt from Blosius**)
Do We Value God’s Love As Our Only Good?
God, In His Love, Would Close Hell If It Were Possible!
A Sure Way to Convert Sinners, Even in their Final Moments!
Amend Your Life and You Will Be Saved!
7 Signs of The Holy Spirit: A Revelation to St. Bridget
JANUARY
Encouragement For Those Tried By Unwanted Thoughts.
15 Reasons To Suffer With LOVE.
Some More Help For Overcoming Scruples.
Our Lord Weeps More for Sinners Than for His Own Passion and Death.
Those We Will Be Surprised To See In Heaven…
Something For Christians To Meditate Upon Daily.
Encouragement For Those Tempted To Despair…
A Beautiful Revelation For Every Christian (Pt. 2)
******* 2013 *******
“We of ourselves, it is true, could not by the offering of our whole lives make satisfaction to God for even one of the venial sins we think so lightly of when we commit them, but God views our good actions as the fruit of the Passion of His Beloved Son; and thus it is that a good action is more pleasing, necessarily so, to Him than a bad action is displeasing.”
– Ven. Mother Mary Potter (d. April 9, 1913)
DECEMBER
Divine Love Drives Out Scruples.
A Revelation That Most Catholics Are Saved.
Some Beautiful Words About HEAVEN.
Consoling Thoughts On Salvation.
NOVEMBER
A Beautiful Revelation For Every Christian
A Powerful Meditation: The Thirty-Three Years of Jesus’ Life
How Jesus Intercedes for us at Holy Mass!
A Touching Prayer for a Sinner
The Conversion of Four Hardened Sinners
Distrustful soul, “Confide in the mercy of God.”
DIVINE MERCY: A Revelation To Bl. Angela
Merciful Revelations Given To St. Bridget
The Infinite Dignity of the Holy Eucharist!
OCTOBER
Confession: Sins Forgotten Are Forgiven
Sr. Benigna Consolata: Friend of “little souls”
“Why do you fear death?” – Jesus to Sr. Mary
An Amazing Conversion Story: From Apostate to Saint
SEPTEMBER
Seek Consolation In The Sacred Heart Of Jesus!
Keep falling into the same sins? Pray!
Jesus Is Most Deserving Of Compassion!
Love Of God: “the only true love”…
A Remedy For Anxiety (Revelations to a privileged nun)
Union With God: “An Anticipated Paradise”!
Fear Of Hell? … Consolation For The Doubtful
What Gives God “Infinite Pleasure”?
Three Reasons To Have GREAT Confidence In God!
Devotion To Mary: A Promise Given To St. Bridget
A Beautiful (And Extremely Encouraging) Revelation From Our Lord, Jesus, To Sr. Benigna!
To Inspire You With Love: “For THEE I was made man…” (Jesus to St. Mechtilde)
The Mercy of God “seeks even the obstinate.”
AUGUST
Jesus: “My child, you canst do nothing more gratifying to Me than to…”
A Cause For Hope: God’s Unchanging Goodness!
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 6)
Clarity for Scrupulous Souls: Simple Explanations of “Grey” Sins
JULY
The Blessed Virgin Mary Reveals The Meaning Of LUKE 2:7 To St. Gertrude
SUFFERING: How to Make the Greatest Evil in Our Lives Our Greatest Happiness
Visions Of Heaven: The Perfect Joy Of The Blessed
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 5)
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 4)
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 3)
The SUPREME Duty And Privilege Of Every Christian: To “… set fire to the world…”
A Revelation From God To All: Atheists, Christians…
God’s Unfathomable Mercy: Deathbed Conversions
JUNE
God Loves Us Because Of What HE Is, Not What WE Are!
Christian Mysticism: The Fire of Divine Love
The “First Nine Fridays” Devotion
Perfect Contrition: “The Golden Key of Paradise”
The Power Of St. Therese’s “little way”
“Do you know, daughter, for what reason I send crosses to souls dear to me?”
Incredible Revelations On ‘The Way Of The Cross’
Why Are Some Prayers Not Answered? (Revelation to St. Gertrude)
MAY
9 Powerful and Miraculous Prayers
Why is “The denial of sin… worse than sin”? (Archbishop Fulton Sheen)
What We Can Learn From Victim Souls
Consoling Words of Jesus to St. Gemma
There Is Nothing Greater On Earth Than Holy Mass!
Consoling Revelations About Suffering
APRIL
50 ‘Counsels’ To Ease Our Worries, And Bring Us Joy!
MARCH
“If thou lovest Me… thou wilt console Me.”
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 2)
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY: Refuge For Even The Hardest, Most Despairing Sinners! (part 1)
Our Lady’s Crown of 12 Stars/Privileges
FEBRUARY
Inspiring Stories of The Rosary!
The Rosary: The Greatest Prayer After The Mass!
(… and the Divine Office)
A Great Promise Revealed to St. Gertrude
Lukewarmness: A Barrier to Joy
******* 2012 *******
“Let us not forget her [Mary’s] anguish, and at the hour of death, the Madonna will console and assist us: yea, if expedient for our soul, she will show herself to us then, and she will manage that we will not feel the pains of death.”
– St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (d. February 27, 1862)
DECEMBER
Devotion to Mary, “Mother of All The Living”
The Catholic Church: God’s Gift to Mankind
NOVEMBER
Life And Revelations of Sr. Benigna Consolata Ferrero
OCTOBER
“Many Souls Exhaust Themselves…”
Prayer: “A Key Opening GOD’S HEART”
Beautiful Words of Our Lord to Sr. Josefa Menendez
Three ESSENTIAL Spiritual Principles!
Overcoming Discouragement and Despondency (part 2)
SEPTEMBER
Overcoming Despondency and Discouragement (part 1)
“Confidence is Fortified by Faith”
“How foolish is your fear of being damned!”
AUGUST
More Beautiful Revelations from St. Mechtilde.
An Infallible Cure for Scrupulosity
Tender Words of Our Lord to St. Mechtilde.
Tender Words of Our Lord to St. Gertrude.
Whenever You Gaze Upon A Crucifix…
Treatise on the Seven Spiritual Weapons.
JULY
An Arsenal for Overcoming Temptation (Part 2)
An Arsenal for Overcoming Temptation (Part 1)
A Powerful Shield Against Discouragement
JUNE
Jesus Would Die For You Alone.
To “Sinful Souls Drowned in Despair”
Prayer Before Holy Confession (spoken by Jesus).
Confidence Obtains Everything.
MAY
Humility: More Precious than Gold.
A Beautiful Story of God’s Merciful Providence!
A Book You Shouldn’t be Without…
“Come to Me… Do Not Be Afraid!”
A “Love Letter” from God to YOU!
More helpful tips for the scrupulous.
Are you scrupulous?… Some helpful tips for confession.
God’s Mercy: Always “Open” to us!
The SEEMINGLY unforgivable sin.
Divine Mercy: Hope for the despairing.
The Immense Value of an Act of Love!
A beautiful meditation from the Heart of Jesus
St. Faustina’s prayer of repentance/trust
“Prayer to Obtain the Grace of Boundless Confidence”
Dear scrupulous souls… relax… this is for you!
Littlest Souls 