The following document is on the Exercise of Spiritual Reading, sometimes also called Lectio Divina (reading from the Scriptures accompanied by meditation) and good, edifying conversation, together with the benefits that flow from this. The document is taken from the compiled works called Articles and Manuscripts of Dominic Farrell. Spiritual Reading “We address Him when … Read more

The following document on the two kinds of mortification is taken from the compiled work called, Articles and Manuscripts of Dominic Farrell. External Mortification The point of mortification is quite simply to grow in grace, in the spiritual life, to live more to God and less to ourselves. There are many things, both within and … Read more

Welcome to this treatise on man as seen from a Catholic perspective. The handwritten work, originally titled ‘A Catholic View of Man,’ is taken from the compilation, ‘Articles and Manuscripts of Dominic Farrell.’  I General Observations Many and deep are the questions we could ask ourselves about man: where he comes from originally, what essential … Read more

Here followes an essay on holiness and the wisdom of pursuing it. Taken from The Articles and Manuscripts of Dominic Farrell. Originally simply titled, ‘Christian Wisdom,’ this rather uncompromising document admonishes the soul to go forward in the way of Christian perfection, and explains the nature and excellence of this high estate.  There is a marked … Read more

Have you asked yourself, ‘what is the soul of man? How does the soul of man operate?’ In this small peice of work from the compilation of essays and manuscripts, named, Dominic’s Literature, we get some profound insights into the nature, faculties and operations of the soul. I The Nature of the Soul Your soul … Read more

Here we will speak of the wonderful Sacrament of the Altar and how very great this treasure is in our midst.  [Taken from Dominic’s Literature, Essays & Manuscripts.]   The Holy Eucharist essentially consists in two things: A) a Sacrament and B) a Sacrifice. Both the Sacramental and the Sacrificial elements of this mystery were created at the time of … Read more

Here you will find some very interesting facts about Guardian Angels, and Angels in general.  [Taken from Dominic’s Literature, Essays & Manuscripts.]   The Guardian appointed by God to protect you throughout your human life is a spiritual creature in the state of blessedness. He is always in heaven even though he is said to be … Read more

In his Treatise on the Love of God, St Francis de Sales says that when unity exists within a variety of different things, there is order. Now if order is established, there is a certain calmness, security and serenity that ensues as a result. This calmness, security and serenity is called peace. Balance, quietness and … Read more

The Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is said to be the great dignity from which all Her other privileges and honours stem, for example, Her Immaculate Conception, Her Perpetual Virginity, Her Fullness of Grace and so forth with all the other titles under which She is recognised by the Church. The doctrine of … Read more