N.B. The passages of the Gospel will be found in Table 5 and also at the head of each of the “Mysteries,” pp. 265-286

EVE OF THE RETREAT

Preparatory Exercise, or Meditation on Retreat, p. 10

Introductory Considerations, p. 10

Introduction to Considerations on the End of Man, p. 17

Ex. 1. I come from God, p. 19; 2. I belong to God, p.21; 3. I am destined for God, p. 23; 4. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 230; Consideration. Particular Examination, p.197.

Ex. 1. End of creatures, p. 25; 2. Indifference with regard to creatures, p. 30; 3. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 236; 4. Repetition of the Foundation, Abridgment, p. 230; Consid. On General Examination, p. 199-202; Method of Meditation, p. 5.

Ex. 1. Sin of the Angels, p. 34; 2. Sin of Adam, p. 38; 3. Personal sins, p. 42; 4. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 231; 5. Application of the senses on Hell, p. 68; Consid. Method of Meditation, p. 5; First Nine Additions, p. 8.

Ex. 1. Meditation on Hell, 1st and 2nd points, p. 62; 2. Ditto, 3rd, 4th and 5th points, p. 64; 3. On the number, etc., of our personal sins, p. 59; 4. 5. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 62, p. 59; Consid. Tenth Addition, p. 205; General Confession, p. 203.

Ex. 1. Meditation on death, p. 69; 2. Contemplation of the last agony, p. 75; 3. State of man after death, p. 76; 4. Malice of mortal sin, p. 47; 5. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 252, p. 253, p. 244; Consid. Rules for discernment of spirits, first seven rules, p. 207.

Ex. 1. On the particular judgment, points 1, 2, and 3, p. 78; 2. Ditto, points 4, 5, and 6, p. 80; 3. Effects of mortal sin on the soul, p. 53; 4. 5. Repetition, Abridgment, p. 256, p. 247. Consid. First manner of praying, p. 225. General Confession, p. 203.

Ex. 1. On venial sin, p. 83; 2. 3. Wandering of the prodigal, p. 86; 4. 5. Repetition; Consid. Seven last Rules for discernment of spirits, p. 209; General Examination, p. 199.

Ex. 1. Return of the prodigal, p. 90; Consid. Object, etc., of the Second Week, p. 94.

Ex. 1. Reign of Our Saviour, p. 96; 2. The same repeated, p. 99; Method of Contemplation, p. 95; Second manner of praying, applied to the offering of ourselves to Jesus Christ, p. 226.

Ex. 1. 2. 3. Meditation on the Incarnation, p. 101; 4. 5. Contemplation on the same, p. 106; Consid. Rules for the discernment of spirits for the Second Week, p. 211.

Ex. 1. 2. Meditation on the Nativity, p. 108; 3. 4. Contemplation on the same, p. 111; 5. Application of the senses, p. 113; Consid. Rules for the discernment of spirits for the Second Week, p. 211.

Ex. 1. 2. Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and flight into Egypt, p. 267; or in place of these, on the hidden life of Jesus at Nazareth, p. 115; and Contemplation of the same Mystery, p. 119; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Application of the senses, p. 120; Consid. Method of Particular Examination, p. 197; Additions or recommendations, p. 8.

Ex. 1. Life of Our Saviour from the age of twelve years to thirty, p. 268; of the public life of Jesus Christ, point 1, p. 121; 2. Jesus among the doctors, p. 269; of public life of Jesus Christ, points 2, 3, p. 123; 3. Repetition; Consid. On election, or choice of a state, art. p. 1, p. 213; or of reform, p. 216.

Ex. 1. The two standards, p. 127; 2. The same, a second time, p. 130; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. The three classes, p. 131; Consid. The choice of state, arts. 2 and 3, p. 213; or of reform, p. 216.

Ex. 1. Baptism of Our Lord, p. 269; 2. The three degrees of humility 135; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Choice of state and reform, p. 213, p. 216; Discernment of spirits, p. 211.

Ex. 1. Temptation of Jesus Christ; or vocation of the Apostles, p. 270; 2. 3. Repetition; 4. Application of the senses; Consid. Distribution of one’s goods and almsgiving, p. 219.

Ex. Sermon on the Mount, p. 271; Consid. Object, etc., of the Third Week, p. 139.

N.B. If this Second Week were prolonged, we should meditate successively on the following subjects indicated by St. Ignatius: Jesus walking on the water, Jesus teaching in the Temple, the raising of Lazarus, triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, pp. 160, etc.

Ex. 1. Meditation on the Mystery of the Eucharist, points 1 and 2, p. 142; 2. The same, point 3, p. 144; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Application of the senses, p. 146; Consid. Rules of temperance, p. 218; Rules of the orthodox faith, 2, 3, and 8, p. 222.

Ex. 1. Discourse after the Last Supper, point 1, p. 148; 2. The same, point 2, p. 150; 3. The same, point 3, p. 153; 4. 5. Repetition; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, 11 to 18, p. 223-24.

Ex. 1. Jesus in the Garden of Olives, point 1, p. 154; 2. The same, point 2, p. 156; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Application of the senses; Consid. Tenth Addition, p. 205; Remarks on scruples, p. 220.

Ex. 1. Sufferings of Jesus Christ from the garden to the cross, point 1, p. 157; 2. The same, point 2, p. 160; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Application of the senses; Consid. The three degrees of humility, p. 135.

Ex. 1. 2. Contemplation on the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, p. 162; 3. 4. Repetition; 5. Application of the senses, p. 165; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, 3 and 7, p. 222; Rules of Temperance, p. 218.

Meditation on the whole history of the Passion from the Gospels, making one or more exercises at choice. Consid. The three degrees of humility, p. 135. Rules of temperance, p. 218; On scruples, p. 220.

Ex. Burial of Jesus, p. 281; Consid. Object, etc., of the Fourth Week, p. 167.

Ex. 1. Meditation on the Resurrection, point 1, p. 168; 2. Contemplation on the same mystery, p. 173; 3. Repetition; 4. Application of the senses; Consid. On scruples, p. 220.

Ex. 1. First apparition of Jesus Christ, p. 281; or the apparitions of Jesus risen, point 2 of Meditation on the Resurrection, p. 171; 2. Contemplation on the same, p. 173; 3. Repetition; 4. Application of the senses; Consid. Rules for discernment of spirits for Second Week, p. 211.

Ex. 1. Life of Jesus Christ in Heaven, point 1, p. 175; 2. The same, point 2, p. 177; 3. The same, point 3, p. 179; 4. Repetition, or application of the senses; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, p. 222.

Ex. 1. On Devotion to the B. V. M.; Mary, Mother of God, p. 185; 2. On the same; Mary, our Mother, p. 189; 3. 4. Repetition; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, p. 222.

Ex. 1. Contemplation on the love of God, point 1, p. 180; 2. The same, point 2, p. 182; 3. The same, points 3 and 4, p. 182-3; 4. Repetition; Consid. Second and third manner of praying, p. 227.

Ex. The prayer “Suscipe,” according to the second manner of praying, p. 181 (227); Consid. Recommendations for the last day of the Exercises, p. 193.

EVE OF THE RETREAT, AS IN TABLE 1

Same as in table 1, pp.10 & 17

End of man, p. 19; End of creatures, 25; Indifference in their regard, p. 30; Repetition; Consid. Particular and General Examination, p. 197, p. 199; Method of Meditation, p. 5.

On the triple sin, pp. 34, 38, 42; Our personal sins, p. 59; Hell, p. 62, p. 68; Consid. The Additions, 1 to 9, p. 8; First manner of praying, p. 225.

Death, pp. 69, 75; Infinite malice of mortal sin, p. 47; Repetition of the two, p. 76, p. 244; Consid. The Tenth Addition, p. 205; On General Confession, p. 203.

The particular judgment, p. 78; Effects of mortal sin, p. 53; Repetition of the two, p. 256, p. 247; Consid. Rules for discernment of spirits for the First Week, p. 207.

Venial sin, p. 83; Wanderings of the prodigal, p. 86; His return, p. 90; Repetition, p. 258; Consid. Rules for discernment of spirits, p. 207.

The reign of Christ, p. 96; The same subject again, p. 175; Object of the Second Week, p. 94.

The Incarnation, pp. 101, 106; The Nativity, p. 108, p. 111; Repetition of these two subjects, p. 265, p. 266; Application of the senses, p. 113; Consid. Rules for the discernment of spirits for the Second Week, p. 211.

Hidden life of Jesus Christ, pp. 115–121; Public life of Jesus Christ, p. 121; Repetition; Application of the senses; Consid. Of election, or the choice of a state, arts. 1, 2, and 3, p. 213.

The two standards, p. 126; The same repeated; The three classes, p. 131; Consid. On election, arts. 3 and 4, p. 214.

Baptism of Jesus Christ, p. 269; The three degrees of humility 135; Of election, p. 213, or reform, p. 216; Consid. Distribution of alms, p. 219.

The Eucharist, pp. 142, 146; Discourse after the Last Supper, p. 148; The Garden of Olives, p. 154; Consid. Rules of temperance, p. 218; Rules of the orthodox faith, 2, 3, and 8, p. 222.

Sufferings of Jesus Christ, pp. 154, 157; His death, p. 162; Application of the senses, p. 165; Consid. Rules of penance, or Tenth Addition, p. 205.

Resurrection and apparitions of Jesus Christ, pp. 168, 173; Repetition; Application of the senses; Consid. Remarks on scruples, p. 220; Second and third manner of praying, p. 226.

Life of Jesus Christ in Heaven, p. 175; Devotion to the B.V.M., p. 185; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, p. 222.

On the love of God, p. 180; Repetition; Recommendations for the last day of a retreat, p. 191.

EVE OF THE RETREAT, AS IN TABLE 1

Same as in table 1, pp. 10 & 17

End of man, Abridgment, p. 231; End of creatures, Abridgment, p. 233; Indifference in their regard, Abridgment, p. 236; Consid. Examination, Particular and General, p. 197, p. 199; On Meditation, p. 5.

The triple sin, Abridgment, pp. 238, 242, 244; Effects of sin, Abridgment, p. 247; Hell, Abridgment, p. 249; Consid. The Additions, 1 to 9, p. 8; The first manner of praying, p. 225; The General Confession, p. 203.

Death, Abridgment, p. 252; Infinite malice of mortal sin, Abridgment, p. 244; Effects of mortal sin, Abridgment, p. 247; Consid. The Tenth Addition, p. 205; First manner of praying, p. 225.

The Judgment, Abridgment, p. 256; Venial sin, p. 83; The prodigal son, p. 258; Consid. Rules for discernment of spirits for the First Week, p. 207.

Reign of Jesus Christ, p. 96; The Incarnation, p. 101, p. 106; The Nativity, p. 108, p. 111; Consid. Object of the Second Week, p. 94.

Hidden life of Jesus Christ, pp. 115, 119, 120; Public life of Jesus Christ, p. 121; The two standards, p. 127; Consid. On election, p. 213; or reform, p. 216; The three degrees of humility, p. 135.

The Garden of Olives to the cross, pp. 154, 157; Jesus Christ on the cross, p. 162, p. 165; Consid. Rules on temperance, p. 218; On scruples, p. 220.

On the Eucharist, pp. 142, 146; On the love of God, p. 180; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, p. 222.

End of man, Abridgment, p. 231; End of creatures, Abridgment, p. 233; Indifference in their regard, Abridgment, p. 236; Triple sin, Abridgment, p. 238–44; Consid. General Examination, p. 199; Method of Meditation, p. 5; The Ten Additions, p. 8, p. 205.

Malice of sin, Abridgment, p. 244; Personal sin, Abridgment, p. 242; Hell, p. 62, p. 249; Consid. General Confession, p. 203; First manner of praying, p. 225.

Death, pp. 69, 75, 76; Judgment, p. 78; The prodigal son, Abridgment, p. 258; Consid. Discernment of spirits for First Week, p. 207.

Reign of Jesus Christ, p. 96; The Incarnation, p. 101, p. 106; Consid. Object of the Second Week, p. 94.

The Nativity, pp. 108, 111; The hidden life of Jesus Christ, pp. 115, 119, 120; Consid. Discernment of spirits for Second Week, p. 211.

Public life of Jesus Christ, p. 121; The two standards, p. 127; The three classes, p. 131; Consid. Of election, p. 213; or reform, p. 216; The three degrees of humility, p. 135.

The Eucharist, pp. 142, 146; The Passion, p. 154–166; Consid. Rules of temperance, p. 218; On scruples, p. 220.

On the love of God, p. 180; Consid. Rules of the orthodox faith, p. 222.

End of man

N. T. Matt. 16:14–28; Luke 6:30–33

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 9, 22, 26

Mortal sin

N. T. Matt. 25:1–31

Imit. of Christ Bk. 1 ch. 21, 22; 2.6; 4.7

Death

N. T. Luke 12:33–43; Apoc. 3

Imit. of Christ Bk. 1 ch. 23

Judgment

N. T. Matt. 25:31–46

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 14

Hell

N. T. Luke 16:19–31

Imit. of Christ Bk. 1 ch. 25

Reign of Christ

N. T. John 15; Col. 3

Imit. of Christ Bk 1 ch. 1; bk 3 ch. 13–32

The Incarnation

N. T. Luke 1:26–56

Imit. of Christ Bk. 2 ch. 1, 7, 8

The Nativity

N. T. Luke 2:1–21

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 1, 2, 18

The hidden life of Jesus Christ

N. T. Luke 2:40–52

Imit. of Christ Bk. 1 ch. 20; Bk. 3 ch. 44, 53

Public life of Jesus Christ

N. T. Matt. 10

Imit. of Christ Bk. 1 ch. 15, 16; bk. 3 ch. 4

The two standards, three classes and three degrees of humility

N. T. Matt. 19

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 23, 27, 31, 56

Change of a state

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 54

The Eucharist

N. T. Matt. 26:17–30

Imit. of Christ Bk. 4 ch. 1, 2

The Passion

N. T. Matt. 26:36–75; 27

Imit. of Christ Bk. 2 ch. 11, 12; Bk. 4 ch. 8

The Resurrection and Ascension

N. T. Matt. 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; Acts 1

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 47, 48

Love of God

N. T. John 17; 1 John 4

Imit. of Christ Bk. 3 ch. 5, 6, 34

Holy Communion

N. T. Luke 22:14–21; John 6; 1 Cor. 11:23–31

Imit. of Christ Bk. 4 ch. 17

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me;

Within Thy wounds, hide me;

Separated from Thee let me never be.

From the malignant enemy, defend me;

At the hour of my death, call me,

And bid me come unto Thee,

That with Thy Saints I may praise Thee For all eternity. Amen.

Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess, Thou hast given me: I surrender it all to Thee to be disposed of according to Thy will. Give me only Thy love and Thy grace: with these I will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more. Amen.

I Believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

This prayer is recited morning, noon and evening during Paschal Time (from Easter through the evening of the Saturday after Pentecost) instead of The Angelus. It is traditionally recited standing.

V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia.

R. For He whom thou wast worthy to bear. Alleluia.

V. Has risen as He said. Alleluia.

R. Pray for us to God. Alleluia.

V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia.

R. For the Lord is truly risen. Alleluia.

Let Us Pray

O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, hast been pleased to give joy to the whole world, grant, we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may attain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Hail, bright star of ocean,

God’s own Mother blest,

Ever sinless Virgin,

Gate of heavenly rest.

Taking that sweet Ave,

Which from Gabriel came,

Peace confirm within us,

Changing Eva’s name.

Break the captives’ fetters,

Light on blindness pour,

All our ills expelling,

Every bliss implore.

Show thyself a Mother;

May the Word Divine,

Born for us thine Infant,

Hear our prayers through thine.

Virgin all excelling,

Mildest of the mild,

Freed from guilt,

preserve us Pure and undefiled.

Keep our life all spotless,

Make our way secure,

Till we find in Jesus

Joy forevermore.

Through the highest Heaven

To the Almighty Three,

Father, Son and Spirit,

One same glory be. Amen.

Come, O Creator Spirit blest!

And in our souls take up Thy rest;

Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid,

To fill the hearts which Thou hast made.

Great Paraclete! To Thee we cry,

O highest gift of God most high!

O font of life! O fire of love!

And sweet anointing from above.

Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts art known,

The finger of God’s hand we own;

The promise of the Father, Thou!

Who dost the tongue with power endow.

Kindle our senses from above,

And make our hearts o’erflow with love;

With patience firm and virtue high,

The weakness of our flesh supply.

Far from us drive the foe we dread,

And grant us Thy true peace instead;

So shall we not, with Thee for guide,

Turn from the path of life aside.

Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow

The Father and the Son to know,

And Thee through endless times confessed

Of both the Eternal Spirit blest.

All glory while the ages run

Be to the Father, and the Son

Who rose from death; the same to Thee,

O Holy Ghost, eternally. Amen.

At the Cross her station keeping,

Stood the mournful Mother weeping,

Close to Jesus to the last.

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,

All His bitter anguish bearing,

Lo! the piercing sword had passed.

O how sad and sore distressed

Was that Mother, highly blessed,

Of the sole-begotten One.

Woe-begone, with heart’s prostration,

Mother meek, the bitter passion

Saw she of her glorious Son.

Who on Christ’s dear Mother gazing,

In her trouble so amazing,

Born of woman, would not weep?

Who on Christ’s dear Mother thinking,

Such a cup of sorrow drinking,

Would not share her sorrow deep?

For His people’s sins rejected,

Saw her Jesus unprotected,

Saw with thorns, with scourges rent:

Saw her Son from judgment taken,

Her Beloved in death forsaken,

Till His spirit forth He sent.

Fount of love and holy sorrow,

Mother! may my spirit borrow

Somewhat of thy woe profound;

Unto Christ, with pure emotion,

Raise my contrite heart’s devotion,

Love to read in every wound.

Those five wounds on Jesus smitten,

Mother! in my heart be written,

Deep as in thine own they be;

Thou, thy Saviour’s Cross who bearest,

Thou, thy Son’s rebuke who sharest,

Let me share them both with thee.

In the passion of my Maker,

Be my sinful soul partaker,

Weep till death and weep with thee;

Mine with thee be that sad station,

There to watch the great salvation,

Wrought upon the atoning tree.

Virgin, thou of virgins fairest,

May the bitter woe thou bearest,

Make on me impression deep.

Thus Christ’s dying may I carry,

With Him in His passion tarry,

And His wounds in memory keep.

May His wound both wound and heal me,

He enkindle, cleanse, anneal me,

Be His Cross my hope and stay.

May He, when the mountains quiver,

From that flame which burns forever

Shield me on the judgment day.

Jesus, may Thy Cross defend me,

And Thy Mother’s prayer befriend me,

Let me die in Thine embrace;

When to dust my dust returneth,

Grant a soul that to Thee yearneth

In Thy Paradise a place. Amen.