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Christ taught me that by praying the Rosary, we climb a ladder to Heaven; each 'Hail Mary' is another rung.

Christ taught me that by praying the Rosary, we climb a ladder to Heaven; each 'Hail Mary' is another rung.

The suffering Saviour stands, with outstretched arms, to shelter repentant people; and the Father looks lovingly from Heaven, upon His Son.

At the beginning of the spiritual journey, the soul resembles that part of the ocean floor which is made 'impassable' by weeds.

At the beginning of the spiritual journey, the soul resembles that part of the ocean floor which is made 'impassable' by weeds.

Christ assured me that he looks on lovingly as I do my simple duties (as I write Christmas cards, or cook a meal) through love for God and 'neighbour'.

The Heavenly friends whose lives we acknowledge in the creed, are gathered about us. We are one family.

The 'Communion of Saints' which we proclaim in the creed, is a reality. The saints are here with us, as we praise God. God and the saints delight in our prayers.

Whoever trusts in God can 'see' himself not as drowning in God's holiness, rather as being carried on an ocean of compassion.

Christ's Holy Mother now lives the 'resurrection life' we hope to enjoy; and she is very close to Christ, and to us.

It is as though Christ is so generous that He's like a vessel of precious ointment. A 'drop' of grace can effect change in us.

Whoever wishes to do God's work, unhampered, can imitate the sportsmen who cast aside all that is unnecessary as they approach the arena.

Wherever there are souls who are 'lit' by Christ's life and aflame with praise, it is as if God sees lights shining like diamonds across the earth.

Wherever there are souls who are 'lit' by Christ's life and aflame with praise, it is as if God sees lights shining like diamonds across the earth.

People who die whilst praying (like those who died praying the Rosary on the Titanic) are marching along a road which seems to lead to darkness; yet it's as if, by their prayer, each person carries a flaming torch on high which lights up the sure way to Heaven - even if the Way leads first through the Ocean.

Someone who bears a fire of faith within, but whose progress is blocked by sin, is like a volcano which emits not fire, but acrid smoke.

When we unite our sacrifices to Christ's offering, other souls are helped - as surely as when an injured person is lifted high out of danger.

We can try to act towards Christ as this priest acted towards His bishop: alert, and willing at all times to be of service.

We can try to act towards Christ as this priest acted towards His bishop: alert, and willing at all times to be of service.

It pleased Jesus to bring His Mother Mary to be with Him in the Lady Chapel, and to show me what I believe: that they are real people who love me and are touched by my humble and grateful prayers.