Lasance, Fr. Francis Xavier
Our Lady Book
compiled by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
The purpose of the present volume is to cultivate among the faithful a tender and practical devotion to Our Lady, which consists, first of all, in having a right understanding of the sublime prerogatives of the blessed Mother of God; secondly, in honoring her, as she is worthy of being honored, by means of meditation on her life and virtues, pious practices, and devotions, not only in the month of May, on Saturdays, and on her festivals, but also every day in the year; thirdly, in following her example and imitating her virtues; finally, in having recourse to her in all necessities with the utmost confidence in her goodness and in the power of her intercession at the throne of Divine Mercy.
Paperback, 748 pages
Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle
Hours and Half-Hours of Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
Hours and Half-Hours of Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament with a novena to the Holy Ghost and devotions for Mass, Holy Communion, etc. This book is a bouquet of eucharistic flowers, gathered from many and various gardens, under the direction, as we prayed, of the Holy Spirit, and offered in the name of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to the pious adorers of the Blessed Sacrament for their spiritual refreshment. Impr 1898
Paperback, size 6" x 5.5", 639 pages
Lift up your hearts
Scriptural Maxims and Spiritual Reading for Every Day in the Year.
Meditations and Considerations for the Monthly Recollection and the Annual Retreat.
Together with A Prayer-Book for All Ordinary Needs.
Edited by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
The present work seeks to cultivate in souls the spirit of prayer, and to lead them to union with God; it wishes to be helpful to all who, by means of meditation and prayer, are intent upon walking with God in the way of righteousness and perfection; it is designed especially to be of service to devout souls. It is a book of mental and vocal prayer intended for men and women who take a serious view of life; who are convinced that real and enduring happiness is found in holiness; whose love for Our Lord Jesus Christ is such that they desire to do more than merely to refrain from displeasing Him whose aim is to reproduce in themselves the virtues of our divine Master and Model.
Paperback, 875 pages
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
Fr. Lasance provides counsels and reflections on the pursuit of happiness, prayers and devotions for Holy Mass and throughout the day, and incentives for being generous and unselfish in the imitation of Christ.
Hardcover,
Road to happiness
Thoughts on The Way of Salvation, The Last Things, The Following of Christ, The Imitation of the Saints, The Patronage of the Angels, and The Eight Beatitudes.
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
This book wants to make you remember the things that tend to your peace and happiness, the things that count for eternity; it wants to be your friendly mentor in the storm and stress of life, if you will have the grace to accept it as such, to the end that, by prayerfully meditating on the subjects proposed for your consideration, you may grow in the knowledge and love of God, may strive constantly after that which is the will of God - your personal sanctification and, in the imitation of Jesus Christ, your divine Master and Model, you may practise the virtues proper to your state of life, as inculcated especially in the Eight Beatitudes, so that you may ultimately achieve your destiny and one day be admitted to the City of the Saints, the everlasting happiness of which is indicated by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Corinthians: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love Him,” and which is described by St. John in the Apocalypse : “Behold the tabernacle of God with men. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more; for the former things are passed away.”
Paperback, 662 pages
Manna of the Soul
compiled by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
Manna of the Soul was compiled by the writer at the request of a number of his friends with a view to pleasing men and women, young and old, of the household of the Faith. It is composed largely of prayers and devotions from “The Raccolta” and the liturgical books of the church.
Paperback, 375 pages