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Author: N. B., 1598-1676.
Title: A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.
Print source: A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.
N. B., 1598-1676., Mico, Edward, 1628-1678.
[S.l.: s.n.], 1669.
Notes:
Translated by Father Edward Mico.
Reproduction of original in Cambridge Library.
Subject terms:
Meditations.
Devotional literature.
URL: https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A28621.0001.001
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THE TRANSLATOR TO THE READER.
The Preface or INTRODUCTION.
Of the Method of the Work, and of such things as are necessary for all Medita∣tion.
Of Meditation.
Of Preambles.
Of Colloquies.
On the Feast of All-Saints.
Of Holy Communion.
The first Sunday after All-Saints.
The second Sunday after All-Saints.
The third Sunday after All-Saints.
The fourth Sunday after All-Saints.
Of Mans last End. The first Part.
Of Mans last End. The second Part.
Of Mans duty towards God. 1. Part.
Of Mans Duty towards God. 2. Part.
Of the Impediments of our End & Duty: Or, of SIN; and first, Of the Sin of Lucifer and his Angels.
Of the Sin of our first Parents in Paradise.
Of the Grievousness of Mortal Sin, For the Punishments due unto it. 1. Part.
Of the Grievousness of Mortal Sin, By reason of the Dignity of the Person offended. 2. Part.
Of the Grievousness of Mortal Sin, By reason of the baseness of the Offender. 3. Part
Of the Grievousness of Mortal Sin, By reason of the Vilenesse of the Object. 4. Part.
Of the Grievousness of Mortal Sin, For the Damages and bad Consequences it brigheth. 5 Part.
Of flying Venial Sins, As disposing to Mortal. 1 Part.
Of flying Venial Sins, For the Damages they bring with them. 2. Part.
Of flying Venial Sins, For the Punishments due unto them. 3. Part.
Of the Remedies against Sin. The Memory of the last Things.
Of Death. 2. Part.
Of Death. 3. Part.
Of preparing against Death, For those that are in Health. 1. Part.
Of preparing against Death. For the Sick. 2. Part.
Of the Particular Judgement. 1. Part.
Of the Particular Judgement. 2. Part.
Of the General Judgement. 1. Part.
Of the General Judgement. 2. Part.
Of Hell. 1. Part.
Of Hell. 2. Part.
Of Purgatory. 1. Part.
Of Purgatory. 2. Part.
Of Holy Communion.
Of imitating the Life of Christ our Lord. 1. Part.
Of imitating the Life of Christ. 2. Part.
Of the divine Decree concerning Christs Incarnation. 1. Part.
Of the divine Decree concerning Christs Incarnation. 2. Part.
Of the Election of the Mother to the Word Incarnate. 1. Part.
Of the Election of the Mother to the Word Incarnate. And of her Prerogatives. 2. Part.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Annunciation of the B. Virgin; And first of sending the Angel.
Of the Angels Salutation,
Of the Delivery of the Message.
Of the Blessed Virgins Reply.
Of the Virgins Consent.
Of the Accomplishment of the Incarnation
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Visitation of the B. Virgin. And first of her Journey to Elizabeth.
Of the Blessed Virgins Entrance into the house of Elizabeth.
Of the Canticle Magnificat.
Of the B. Virgins Stay with Elizabeth.
Of the Nativity of St. John Baptist. 1. Part.
Of the Nativity af St. John Baptist. 2. Part.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Blessed Ladies Virginity revealed to St. Joseph. 1. Part.
Of our Blessed Ladies Virginity revealed to St. Joseph. 2. Part.
Of the Expectation of the Virgins De∣livery. 1. Part.
Of the Expectation of the Virgins De∣livery. 2. Part.
Of the B. Virgins Journey to Bethlehem.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Saviours Birth. 1. Part.
Of our Saviours Birth. 2. Part.
Of our Saviours Birth. 3. Part.
Of the Message sent to the Shepherds. 1. Part.
Of the Message sent to the Shepherds. 2. Part.
Of the Shepherds Adoring.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Lords Circumcision. 1. Part.
Of our Lords Circumcision. 2. Part.
Of our Spiritual Circumcision. 1. Part.
Of our Spiritual Circumcision. 2. Part.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Sages Journey towards Jerusalem. 1. Part.
Of the Sages Journey towards Jerusalem. 2. Part.
Of Herods Enquiry after Christ.
Of the Sages Arrival and Adoration at Bethleem, Mat. sup.
Of the Sages Offerings or Gifts.
Of the Sages Return.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the B. Virgins Purification.
Of our Lords Presentation in the Temple
Of what passed with Simeon, and others. 1. Part.
Of what passed with Holy Simeon and others. Part. 2.
Of what passed with Anna and others. Part 1.
Of what passed with Anna and others. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Christs flying into Egypt. Part 1.
Of Christs flying into Egypt. Part 2.
Of Christs flying into Egypt. Part 3.
Of the Murder of the Holy Jnnocents.
Of Christs Return out of Egypt to Nazareth.
A summary of the Vertues which Christ exercised in his Infancy.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Christs going up to the Temple, &c. Part. 1.
Of Christs going up to the Temple, &c. Part. 2.
Christ is sought for by his Parents.
Christ is found by his Parents.
Of Christs Return to Nazareth, and of his Obedience to his Parents. Part. I.
Of Christs Obedience to his Parents. Part. 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Christs growing in Age and Wis∣dom, &c. Part I.
Of Christs growing in Age, Wisdom, &c. Part 2.
Of the Necessity which all have of pro∣fiting in Vertue. Part 1.
Of the Necessity which all have of pro∣fiting in Vertue. Part 2.
Of Christs life from the twelfth to the thirtith year of his age. Part 1.
Of Christs life from the twelfth to the thirtith year of his age. Part. 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Things to be noted concerning the Meditations of our Lords Passion.
Of Holy Communion.
Christ inviteth all men to contemplate his Passion.
Of Christs Passion in General. Who Suffereth?
Of Christs Passion in General, How much he Suffereth?
Of Christs Passion in Generall.
Of Christs Passion in Generall.
Of Christs Passion in General.
Of Holy Communion.
He fortelleth his Disciples his Passion.
Of Christs solemn Enterance into Jeru∣salem before his Passion. Part. 1.
Of Christs solemn Enterance into Jeru∣salem, and his Weeping upon the Citty. Part 2.
Christ is sold by Judas for thirty pieces of Silver.
Of the Paschal Lamb.
Of Washing the Disciples feet.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Institution of the B. Sacrament. Part 1.
Of the Institution of the B. Sacrament. Part 2.
Of our Lords Sermon after Supper. Part 1.
Of our Lords Sermon after Supper. Part 2.
Christ is Sorowful and prayeth in the Garden.
Christ is comforted by an Angel, and sweateth bloud.
Of Holy Communion.
Christ meeteth Judas and his followers.
Of Judas his Kiss.
Christ casteth his Enemies on the ground, and is taken.
Christ is bound. The Disciples fly.
Christ is led to Annas.
Of the Blow Christ received in Annas's House.
Of Holy Communion.
Christ is accused before Caiphas, &c.
Of the Injuries which Christ suffered in the House of Caiphas. Part 1.
Of the Injuries which Christ suffered in the House of Caiphas. Part. 2.
Of S. Peters denying Christ. Part 1.
Of S. Peters denying Christ. Part 2.
Of Judas his Despair.
Of Holy Communion.
Christ is led from Caiphas to Pilat.
Christ is accused before Pilat.
Christ is sent to Herod.
Barabbas is preferred before Christ.
Of the Whipping at the Pillar. Part 1.
Of the Whipping at the Pillar. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Crowning with Thornes.
Loe the Man. Part. 1.
Loe the Man. Part 2.
Christ is condemned to death.
Christ carrieth his Cross.
Of Meeting the Blessed Virgin.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Crucifying our Lord. Part 1.
Of Crucifying our Lord. Part 2.
Of Crucifying our Lord. Part 3.
Of Christs first word on the Cross. Father forgive them, &c.
Of the Second Word.
Of the Third Word.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the fourth Word.
Of the fifth Word. I thirst.
Of Christs last Words, and Death.
Of Holy Communion.
A Summary of our Lords Passion.
Of our Lords Buriall.
Things to be observed concerning the Meditations of the Mysteries after our Lords Resurrection.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Lords Resurrection.
Of our Lords Apparitions, and how he appeared first to his Blessed Mother.
Angels appear to the Women at the Sepulcher. Mar. 16.1.
Christ appeareth to Mary Mag∣dalen. Jo. 20.11.
Our Lord appeareth to the other Women. Mat. 28.9.
Peter and John goe to the Sepulcher, and Our Lord appeareth to Peter.
Of Holy Communion.
Our Lord appeareth to the Disciples going to Emmaus. Part. 1.
Our Lord appeareth to the Disci∣ples, &c. Part 2.
Christ appeareth to his Disciples gather∣ed together, S. Thomas being absent.Part 1.
Christ appeareth to his Disciples gather∣ed together, &c. Part 2.
Christ appeareth to his Disciples when S. Thomas was present.
Of Christs wounds shewed to S. Thomas, remaining in his Glorious Body.
Of Holy Communion.
Our Lord appeareth to the seven Disci∣ples that were fishing. Part 1.
Our Lord appeareth to the seven Disci∣ples that were fishing. Part. 2.
Our Lord commits his sheep to Peter.
Our Lord appeareth to all the Disciples on the Mount.
Of other Apparitions within the fourty dayes.
Of diverse Circumstances of Christs Apparitions.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Benefit of Creation. Part 1.
Of the Benefit of Creation. Part 2.
Of the benefit of Conservation. Part 1.
Of the benefit of Conservation. Part 2.
Of the benefit of Redemption. Part. 1.
Of the benefit of Redemption. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the benefit of Adoption: Part 1.
Of the benefit of Adoption. Part 2.
Of the benefit of Adoption. Part 3.
Of the benefit of the H. Sacraments.
Of the benefit of the Custody of Angels.
Of the benefit of the Patronage of Saints. and chiefly of the Blessed Virgin.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the benefit of Prayer. Part 1.
Of the benefit of Prayer. Part 2.
Of the benefit of Prayer. Part 3.
On the Feast of our Lords Ascension.
Of our Lords Ascension. Part 1.
Of our Lords Ascension. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Heavenly Glory, as it is in it self.
Of Heavenly Glory, as to the Place and Company.
Of Heavenly Glory, as to the Soul.
Of Heavenly Glory, as to the Body.
Of the Expectation of the Holy Ghost. Part 1.
Of the Expectation of the Holy Ghost. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the coming of the H. Ghost upon the Apostles.Part 1.
Of the coming of the Holy Ghost,&c. Part 2.
Of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost. Part 1.
Of the gifts of the Holy Ghost. Part 2.
Of the fruits of the Holy Ghost.
Of the manner of life which the Holy Ghost inspired into the first Christians.
Trinity Sunday.
Of the first Person of the B. Trinity, or of the Eternal Father.
Of the Second Person of the B Trinity, or of the Son.
Of the Third Person of the B. Trinity, or of the Holy Ghost.
Corpus Christi Day.
Of the H. Eucharist compared with the Manna. Part 1.
Of the H. Eucharist compared with the Manna. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Eucharist as a Banquet. Part 2.
Of the Eucharist compared to the Tree of Life, and its fruits. Part 1.
Of the Eucharist compared to the Tree of Life, and its fruits. Part 2.
Of the Eucharist compared with the Tree of Life, and its fruits. Part 3.
Of Preparation for receiving the H. Eu∣charist by Faith, and Purity.
Of Preparation for receiving the H. Eu∣charist by holy Desires and Prayer.
Of Holy Communion.
Meditations of the Life and Doctrine of Christ our Lord, from his Baptisme to his Passion.
Of the Preaching of S. John Baptist. Part 1.
Of the Preaching of S. John Baptist,Part 2.
Of the Jews Message to John.Part 1.
Of the Jews Message to John.Part 2.
Of Christs Baptisme.Part 1.
Of Christs Baptisme. Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Christs retiring into the Desart, &c. Mat. 4. Marc. 1. Luc. 4.
Of Christs Fasting, Mat. 4. Luc. 4.
Of Christs Temptations in the Desart.
Of Christs first Tentation in the Desart.
Of Christs second Tentation in the Desart.
Of our Lords third Tentation in the Desart.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Apostles first Vocation.Part 1.
Of the Apostles first Vocation.Part 2.
Of the second Vocation of S. Peter and S. Andrew.
Of S. James and S. Johns Vocation.
Of S. Matthews Vocation.
Of S. Pauls Vocation.
Of Holy Communion.
Of three that offered themselves to fol∣low Christ.Part 1.
Of three that offered themselves to fol∣low Christ.Part 2.
Of three that offered themselves to fol∣low Christ.Part 3.
Of the Vocation of the Rich young man.Part 1.
Of the Vocation of the Rich young man.Part 2.
Of our Vocation in General to fol∣low Christ.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Marriage Feast of Cana in Ga∣lilee.Part 1.
Of the Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee.Part 2.
Of the Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee.Part 3.
Of casting the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple.Part 1.
Of casting the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple.Part 2.
Of our Lords discourse with Nicodemus.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Lords Sermon on the Mount.Part 1.
Of our Lords Sermon on the Mount.Part 2.
Of the first Beatitude.
Of the second Beatitude.
Of the third Beatitude.
Of the fourth Beatitude.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the fifth Beatitude
Of the sixth Beatitude.
Of the seventh Beatitude.
Of the eighth Beatitude.
Of those words of our Lord,You are the Salt of the Earth, &c.
Of those words of Christ,You are the Light of the World, &c.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Lords Prayer.Part 1.
Of our Lords Prayer.Part 2.
Of other sayings of Christ on the Mountain.
Of sending the Apostles to Preach.Part 1.
Of sending the Apostles to Preach.Part 2.
Of the Disciples return from Preaching.
Of Holy Communion.
Of S. Johns Message to Christ.Part 1.
Of S. Johns Message to Christ.Part 2.
Of the Martyrdome of S. John Baptist.
Of five thousand fed in the Desart.Part 1.
Of five thousand fed in the Desart.Part 2.
Christ flyeth, not to be made King.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Christs allaying the Tempest.
Christ upon the Water.
Peter walketh upon the Waters.
Of S. Peters confessing Christ.
Primacy is promised to Peter.
S. Peter is reprehended for disswading Christ from his Passion.
Of Holy Communion.
Of our Lords Transfiguration.Part 1.
Of our Lords Transfiguration.Part 2.
Of our Lords Transfiguration.Part 3.
Of the Petition of the Sons of Zebedee.Part 1.
Of the Petition of the Sons of Zebedee.Part 2.
Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Of Holy Communion.
Of Conversions and Cures wrought by Christ.
Of S. Mary Magdalens Conversion.Part 2.
Of the Samaritan Womans Conversion.Part 1.
Of the Samaritan Womans Conversion.Part 2.
Of the Woman taken in Adultery.
Of the Cananean Woman.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Conversion of Zacheus the Publican.Part 1.
Of the Conversion of Zacheus the Publican.Part 2.
Of curing the Centurions Servant.Part 1.
Of curing the Centurions Servant.Part 2.
Of the curing of S. Peters Mother-in-Law.
Of a Princes Son restored to health.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Man sick of the Palsey, cured at the Pond of Probatica. Part 1.
Of the man sick of the Palsey, cured at the Pond. Part 2.
Of the Bed-rid let down from the Roof.Part 1.
Of the Bed-rid let down from the Roof.Part 2.
Of the Withered Hand cured.
Of the crooked Woman cured.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Lepre.Part 1.
Of the Lepre.Part 2.
Of the ten Lepres.Part 1.
Of the ten Lepers.Part 2.
Of the Deaf and Dumb Man.Part 1.
Of the Deaf and Dumb Man.Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of him that was born Blind.Part 1.
Of him that was born Blind.Part 2.
Of the Blind Man of Hiericho.
Of the Blind Man of Bethsaida.
Of the Lunatick Devil.Part 1.
Of the Lunatick Devil.Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Woman cured of the Bloody Flux.
Of raising the Arch-Synagogues Daughter.
Of raising the Widows Son in Naim.Part 1.
Of raising the Widows Son in Naim.Part 2.
Of raising Lazarus.Part 1.
Of raising Lazarus.Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of some Historical Narrations, and Parables of Christ.
Of the Rich Glutton, and of Lazarus.Part 2.
Of the Prodigal Son.Part 1.
Of the Prodigal Son.Part 2.
Of him that was wounded by the Thieves.Part 1.
Of him that was wounded by the Thieves.Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Workmen in the Vineyard.Part 1.
Of the Workmen in the Vineyard.Part 2.
Of the Invitement to the Wedding, and Supper. Part 1.
Of the Invitement to the Wedding, and Supper. Part 2.
Of the ten Virgins.Part 1.
Of the ten Virgins.Part 2.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Talents.Part 1.
Of the Talents.Part 2.
Of the Vineyard let our to Husbandmen.Part 1.
Of the Vineyard let out to Husbandmen.Part 2.
Of the Bailiff of Iniquity.
Of the Wise Man, and the Fool.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the Sower.
Of the Cockle.
Of the Mustard-Seed.
Of the Leaven.
Of the Treasure hid in the Field.
Of the Pearl.
Of Holy Communion.
Of the lost Sheep.
Of the Pharisee, and the Publican.
Of the Faithful and Wise Steward, or Servant.
Of Girding the Loyns.
Of the Vine, and its branches.
Of the Barren Fig-tree.
MEDITATIONS OF SAINTS.
Of the Excellency of the B. Virgin a∣bove all Creatures.
Of the Immaculate Conception of the B. Virgin.
Of the Nativity of the B. Virgin.
Of the Assumption of the B. Virgin.
Of the Angels. Part 1.
Of the Angels. Part 2.
Of Holy Patriarchs, and Prophets.
Of the Apostles. Part 1.
Of the Apostles. Part 2.
Of Martyrs.
Of the Doctors of the Church.
Of Holy Bishops Confessors.
Of the Patriarchs or Founders of Re∣ligious Orders.
Of Confessors in General.
Of Virgins.
On the Feast of any Saint.
A TABLE OF THE MEDITATIONS Contained in this Book; as they lye in Order, di∣stributed for every Day of the Year.
From the 1 of November to Advent.
From Advent to Christmass.
From Christmass to Septuagesm.
From Septuagesm to Easter.
From Easter to Whitsontide.
From Whitsontide to November, or Advent.
Of Christs Preaching and Miracles.
Of some Historical Narrations and Parables of Christ.
Meditations of Saints.
To the Reader.
A Table of the Sundays throughout the Year.
Faults Escaped in Printing.