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.
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- 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.
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- N. B., 1598-1676.
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- 1669.
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Contents
- title page
- THE TRANSLATOR TO THE READER.
- The Preface or INTRODUCTION.
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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.
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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 Luciferand his Angels. - Of the Sin of our first Parents in Paradise.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Of the Whipping at the Pillar.
Part 1. -
Of the Whipping at the Pillar.
Part 2. - Of Holy Communion.
- Of the Crowning with Thornes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Of Holy Communion. - Meditations of the Life and Doctrine of Christ our Lord, from his Baptisme to his Passion.
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Of the Preaching of S.
John Baptist. Part 1. -
Of the Preaching of S.
John Baptist, Part 2. -
Of the
Jews Message toJohn. Part 1. -
Of the
Jews Message toJohn. 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.
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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 inGa∣lilee. Part 1. -
Of the Marriage Feast in
Cana ofGalilee. Part 2. -
Of the Marriage Feast in
Cana ofGalilee. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A TABLE
OF THE MEDITATIONS Contained in this Book; as they lye in Order, di∣stributed for every Day of the Year. - To the Reader.
-
A Table of the
Sundays throughout the Year. - Faults Escaped in Printing.