Meditations vppon the mysteries of our holy faith with the practise of mental praier touching the same composed in Spanish by the R.F. Luys de la Puente ... ; and translated into English by F. Rich. Gibbons ...

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Meditations vppon the mysteries of our holy faith with the practise of mental praier touching the same composed in Spanish by the R.F. Luys de la Puente ... ; and translated into English by F. Rich. Gibbons ...

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Puente, Luis de la, 1554-1624.

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M. DC. X. [1610]

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Contents

• title page
• THE CONTENTS OF THIS WORKE.
• TO THE VERTVOVS, AND DEVOVTE GENTLEWOMAN MISTRES CICILIE MORGAN, DAVGHTER to the worshipfull Mistres MARIE MORGAN.
• THE PROLOGVE TO THE CHRISTIAN Reader.
• THE INTRODVCTION TO THESE MEDITATIONS Wherein is set downe a Summarye of such things as are comprehended in the practise, and exercize of Mentall Praier.
  • VVhat Mentall Praier is. § 1.
  • How wee are to speake vnto God in Mentall Praier. §. 2.
  • Of the Vertues that accompany Mentall Praier, and of their Excellencies. §. 3.
  • Of the matter of Mentall Praier for Meditation. §. 4.
  • Of Entrance into Praier. §. 5.
  • Of the manner of meditating, and discoursing in Praier, and how wee are to resist Distra∣ctions that then doe combatte vs. §. 6.
  • Of the maner how wee may aide ourselues with the Imagination, and the Tongue, and the rest of the faculties for Mentall Praier. §. 7.
  • Of the examination of Praier, and of the fruites that may bee drawne from thence. §. 8.
  • Of the seuerall formes of Praying in diuerse Matters, accomodated to different Per∣sons, and Times. §. 9.
  • Of Contemplation, and of the manner how some may vse Mentall Praier without manifold∣nesse of Discourse. §. 10.
  • Of the extraordinarye formes of Mentall Praier, and in what diuerse manners God com∣municateth hîmselfe therein. §. 11.
  • Of the ordinarie, and extraordinarie time, that is to bee imployed in Mentall Praier, and of jaculatorie Praiers. §. 12.
  • Certaine Aduertisements concerning the Medi∣tations ensuing. §. 13.
• THE FIRST PARTE OF THE MEDITATIONS OF SINNES, and of the last endes of Man, with formes of Praier appropriated to those which walke in the Purgatiue Waye, to purifye them selues of their Vices.
  • The Introduction concerning Puritie which is the ende of the Meditations of the Purgatiue Waye.
  • The first fundamentall Meditation of the ende wherefore Man, and all things that serue him, were created.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourthe Pointe.
  • The second Meditation of the greiuousnesse of Sinne, by the Examples of the Sinne of the Angells, of Adam, and other Particulars.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourthe Pointe. Of the greatnesse of our Sinnes, by the Paines that Christe our Lord suffered for them.
  • The third Meditation of the multitude of Sinnes, and of the grieuousnesse of them, for being so many, and contrarye to Reason.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The fourth Meditation of the grieuousnesse of Sinne, by the basenesse of Man that offendeth God, and by the nothing that hee hath of os his owne.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The fifth Meditation of the grieuousnesse of Sinnes, by the greatnesse of the infinite Maiestie of God, against whome they are committed.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The sixt Meditation of the grieuousnesse of Sinne, by comparison betweene the temporall, and eternall Paines, wherewith it is chastised.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • Meditations of our last things, to mooue vs to a Detestation of Sinnes.
  • The seuenth Meditation of the Proper∣ties of Deathe.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The eigth Meditation, of those things that cause Anguish, and Affliction to the Man that is neere his Deathe.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The ninth Meditation of the particular Iudge∣ment that is made of the Soule in the Instant of Deathe.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
    • The sixt Pointe.
  • The tenth Meditation, of that which hapeneth to the Bodye after Deathe, and of the Graue.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The eleuenth Meditation of the remembrance of Deathe, and of the dust whereinto wee shallbee conuerted in the Graue.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The twelfth Meditation of the most grieuous De∣ceites, and Daungers, which the forgetfulnes of Deathe bringeth with it, and of the manner hovv they are to bee remedied.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The thirteenth Meditation of the Generall Iudge∣ment, and of the Signes, and things pre∣cedent to that Daye.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The fourtenth Meditation of the Resurrection of the Deade, and the comming of the Iudge, and what hee will doe before hee giue Sentence.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • The fiftenth Meditation, of the Sentences, in fa∣vour of the good, and against the VVicked, and of the execution of them.
    • The first Pointe.
      • Venite.
      • Benedicti Patris mei.
      • Possidete paratum vobis regnum a constitutione mundi.
      • Esurivi enim, & dedistis mihi manducare &c.
    • The second Pointe.
      • Discedite a me.
      • Maledicti.
      • In ignem aeternum.
      • Qui paratus est.
      • Diabolo, & Angelis eius.
      • Esuriui enim, & non dedistis mihi manducare.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The conclusion of what hath beene saide.
  • The sixtenth Meditation, of Hell, as concerning the eternitye of the paines, and the terrible∣nesse of the place: and of the inhabitan∣ies thereof, and the tourmentours.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
    • The sixte Pointe.
  • The seuenteenth Meditation of the paines of the Senses and interiour faculties: and of the paine of losse or Damnation, which is suffered in hell.
    • The first Point.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Point.
  • Here followe other Meditations, and formes of Praier to obtaine puritye of soule, and perfect Mortification of her vices, and Passions.
  • The Eightenth Meditation of pride and Vaine-glorye.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Point.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The ninetenth Meditation vpon the vice of Glut∣tonye; and the vertue of Temperance:
    • The first Pointe.
    • The seconde Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The xx. Meditation vpon the vice of Lu∣xurie, and the vertue of Chastitie.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The seconde Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • Actes of perfect chastitie.
  • The fauours, and rewardes of perfect chastitye.
  • The xxj. Meditation, of Auarice.
    • The firste Pointe.
    • The Second Point.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXII. Meditation of wrathe, and Impatience.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third pointe.
  • The XXIII. Meditation of Enuie.
    • The first Pointe
    • The seconde Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXIIII. D. Tho. 2.2. q. 35. Meditation of Slothe.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXV. Meditation, vpon the ten Commaun∣dements of the lawe of God.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The Conclusion of what hath beene saide.
  • The XXVI. Meditation vpon the fiue Senses, and exteriour Faculties.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The seconde Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXVII. Meditation, vpon the Interiour Faculties of the Soule.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXVIII Meditation, wherein is set downe a forme of praying, making euery night an Examination of the Conscience.
    • The first Point.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • The XXIX Meditation, wherein is set downe ano∣ther forme of praying at three times of the daye, making a particular examination of some one vice to pull it vp by the Rootes.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The seconde Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • Meditations for before Confession and Communion.
  • The XXX. Meditation of the Excellencyes of the holy Sacrament of Confession: of the Vertues that are exercised therein: and of the Graces that are receiued.
    • The first Point.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXXI. Meditation, of Preparation to receiue the holie Sacrament of Penaunce.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The Third Point.
    • The Fourth Pointe.
  • The xxxii. Meditation of Thankes-giuing after Confession.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe
  • The XXXIII. Meditation of the most blessed Sacra∣ment of the Altar, before Communion.
    • The First Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXXIV. Meditation of spirituall Communion, which is a disposing for Sacramentall Commu∣nion; and for hearing Masse profitably.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXXV. Meditation, of thankes giuing after Communion.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXXVI Meditation of Purgatorie, to encourage vs to the workes of Pe∣naunce.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
• A TABLE OF THE CONTENTS IN THIS First Part.
• A TABLE OF THE PRINCIPALL MAT∣ters contained in this first part.
• Faultes escaped in the printing.
• title page
• THE CONTENTS OF THIS WORKE.
• TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFVLL, VER∣TVOVS, AND DEVOVTE LADY THE LADY LVYSA DE CARVAIAL.
• THE SECOND PART OF MEDITATIONS APPER∣taining to the Illuminatiue waye, vpon the Mysteries, of the Incar∣nation, and Childehood of our Lord and Sauiour Christ IESVS vntill his Baptisme.
  • THE INTRODVCTION.
  • The fundamentall Meditation, of the infinite Excellencye of the celestiall King, Christ IESVS our Lord, and of the Vocation that hee maketh, inuiting all men to followe him.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The Conclusion of what hath beene saide.
  • The first Meditation, Of the Decree made by the most holy TRINITY, that the Second Person of the Deity should become Man for the redemption of Mankinde, lost by the Sinne of Adam.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The Second Meditation. Of GODS infinite Charitye resplendent in this Mysterie of the Incarnation, and of the greate Benefits that wee receiue thereby.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The third Meditation, Of the Decree that GOD made to be borne of a VVoman: and of the election of our Blessed LADYE to be his Mother: and of the singular Graces that therefore hee graunted her in the Instant of her Conception.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The fourth Meditation. Of the Life of our blessed LADIE vntill the Incarnation: VVherein is treated of her Natiuitye: her Presen∣tation in the Temple: and her Be∣trothing to S. Ioseph.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
    • The Sixt Pointe.
    • The seuenth Pointe.
  • The fifth Meditation. Of the time that God chose to annuntiate, and execute the Mysteries of the Incarnation.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The sixt Meditation. Of the comming of the Angell S. Gabriel to annunciate to the Virgin the Misterye of the Incarnation: and of the manner how hee sa∣luted her and remoued her Feare.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
      • AVE.
      • GRATIA PLENA.
      • DOMINVS TECVM.
      • BENEDICTA TV IN MVLIERIBVS.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The seuenth Meditation. Of the manner how the Angell annunciated, and declared to the blessed VIRGIN the Misterye of the Incarnation.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The eigth Meditation: Of the finall Answere giuen by the VIRGIN to the Angell, consenting to his Embassage.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
      • ECCE.
      • ANCILLA DOMINI.
      • FIAT MIHI.
      • SECVNDVM VERBVM TVVM.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The ninth Meditation. Of the execution of the Incarnation: and of some Circumstances thereof, as concerning the bodye of our Lorde Christ.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The tenth Meditation. Of the excellencyes of the most holye Soule of our Sauiour Christ, and of the heroycall Actes of Vertue that hee exercised in the first instant of the Incar∣nation.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The eleuenth Meditation. Of the Iourney which the eternall VVorde Incarnate made in his Mothers VVombe, to the House of Zacharias to sanctifye his Fore∣runner S. Iohn the Baptist.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The twelfth Meditation. Of what happened in the blessed VIRGINS Visitation of S. Elizabeth.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
      • My Soule doth magnifie our Lord.
      • And my Spirit hath rejoiced in God my Sauiour.
      • Because he hath regarded the Humillity of his Handmaide.
      • Beholde from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
      • Because he that is mighty hath done greate things to me, and holy is his name.
      • And his mercye from Generation to Generations, to them that feare him.
      • He hath shewed might in his Arme.
      • He hath dispersed the prowde in the conceite of their Hearte.
      • He hath deposed the mighty from their seate, and hath exalted the humble. The hungrye he hath filled with good things, and the riche he hath sent away emptye.
      • He hath receiued Israel his Childe, beeing mindefull of his Mercye, as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and his seede for euer.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The thirtenth Meditation. Of the birth of S. Iohn the fore-runner of our Sauiour Christe.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The fourtenth Meditation. Of what hapned when S. Ioseph would haue forsaken the Virgin seeing her with Childe: and of the reuelation made vnto him by the Angel concerning this mysterye.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • The fiftenth Meditation. Of the expectation of our blessed LADYES deliuerye: and of the preparation for the birth of our Sauiour Christ.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The sixtenth Meditation. Of the Iourney of our blessed LADYE the VIRGIN from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The seuententh Meditation. Of the birth of our Sauiour Christe in a Stable in Bethlehem.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The eightenth Meditation. Of the Ioye of the Angels at the Natiuitye of the Sonne of God: and of the newes which they tolde to the Shepheardes.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
      • Gloria in Altissimis Deo.
      • Et in terra Pax.
      • Hominibus bonae Voluntatis.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The ninetenth Meditation. Of the going of the Shepheardes to Bethlehem: and what there happened vnto them, and all the rest vnto the Circum∣cision.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The twentieth Meditation. Of the Circumcision of our Sauiour, on the eigth daye.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXI. Meditation. Of Imposing vpon our Sauiour the name of IESVS.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXII. Meditation. Of the comming of the three kings of the Easte to adore the Childe: and of their entrance into Hierusalem.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The XXIII. Meditation. Of the departure of the Sages from Hierusalem, and their entrance into the Inne at Bethlehem, and what happened there.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The XXIIII. Meditation. Of the Purification of the B. VIRGIN: and of the Presentation of the Childe in the Temple.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXV. Meditation. Of what happened in the Presentation, with Simeon, and Anna the Prophetesse.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The XXVI. Meditation, wherein is set downe a forme of Prayer, applying the interiour faculties of the Soule to the contem∣plation of the mysteries, that haue beene meditated.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • Another manner of applying in Prayer the interiour Senses, with the actes of seuerall Vrrtues.
  • The 27. Meditation. Matt. 2. Of the flying into Egipt.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • The XXVIII. Meditation. Of the murder of the holy Innocents: and of the retourne from Egipt.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
  • The XXIX. Meditation. Of the comming of our Sauiour Christ to the Temple of Hierusalem, and of his remaining there among the Doctors.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
  • The XXX. Meditation. Of what the blessed VIRGIN did, when shee sawe shee had lost her Sonne, vntill shee founde him.
    • The first Pointe.
    • The second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
  • The XXXI. Meditation. Of the life that our Sauiour Christ ledde in Nazareth, vntill he was thirty yeares olde.
    • The first pointe.
    • The Second Pointe.
    • The third Pointe.
    • The fourth Pointe.
    • The fifth Pointe.
• A TABLE OF THE MEDITATIONS OF THIS SECOND PART.
• A TABLE OF THE PRINCIPALL MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS SECOND PART.