25 Ways to Become A Saint

Jesus Ignatius of the Side of

Description

We're all trying to get to heaven. It's the thing we're here on this earth to do. That's why our motto at TAN Books is Become a Saint. But how? It's easy to say, but not so easy to do. Now, in 25 Ways to Become a Saint, we'll show you more than two dozen ways to achieve heaven. There's no "one simple trick," but it can be done and the methods in this little book will help you love God more, get to heaven, and Become a Saint.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: TAN Books
• Date de parution: 22 juillet 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781505113440
• Langue: English

Extrait

Adapted and edited for modern audiences “A Practical Rule of Christian Life for Daily Observance” in the spiritual classic The School of Jesus Crucified by Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist.
With quotes from the saints by Ryan Grant.
25 WAYS TO BECOME A SAINT © 2018 TAN Books
All rights reserved. With the exception of short excerpts used in critical review, no part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form whatsoever, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
This compilation is derived from The School of Jesus Christ Crucified , by Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Christ, Passionist. English translation © 1895 by P. J. Kennedy, New York. Quotes from saints and prayers compiled from public domain sources.
Unless otherwise noted, the editor’s use of the Douay-Rheims Version for biblical quotations has been retained. Typography and changes in this edition are the property of TAN Books and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher.
Cover & interior design by David Ferris, davidferrisdesign.com
ISBN: 978-1-50511-343-3
Published in the United States by
TAN Books
PO Box 410487
Charlotte, NC 28241
www.TANBooks.com
Printed in the United States of America
TAN Books Charlotte, NC 2018
Contents
1. Begin with God
2. Rise Early
3. Kneel and Pray
4. Be Modest
5. Pray Three Hail Marys
6. Make Time to Meditate
7. Rest in Christ
8. Imitate Jesus
9. Take Refuge
10. Go to Mass
11. Pray to St. Joseph
12. Do Good Works
13. Raise Your Heart
14. Avoid Idleness
15. Take Courage
16. Call on Jesus
17. Suffer in Silence
18. Be Charitable too Thers
19. Bless Your Meals
20. Give Thanks
21. Practice Patience
22. Examine Your Conscience
23. Ask Forgiveness
24. Pray with Devotion
25. Consider Your Lasthour
1
BEGIN WITH GOD
God inspires us with the beginning of a holy will, and with power and opportunity; and what we have begun well He assists us to accomplish .
—St. Prosper of Aquitaine
We can begin nothing well unless it is begun in God, the sole Fountain of all real good; begin, therefore, each day by raising your mind and heart to God. On awaking in the morning, let your first thoughts be devoted to this great truth: God is here present; and make an act of lively faith in His Divine Presence. Let your first action be the Sign of the Cross, according to the custom of the early Christians; your first words the holy Names of Jesus and Mary; and the first impulse of your heart an offering of yourself to God, by saying with the deepest feelings of respect:

OFFERING OF YOURSELF TO GOD
I adore You, O my God; I love You with my whole heart; I thank You for all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and especially for dying for me on the Cross, shedding all Your blood for the salvation of my soul, and preserving me in life up to the present moment; to You I consecrate my heart and my whole self.
2
RISE EARLY
Remember that the Christian life is one of action; not of speech and daydreams.