1. Christian burial is a solemn service accompanied by special ceremonies, in which the remains of a departed Catholic are carried in procession to the place of interment
2. The special ceremonies customary at Christian obsequies are all significant of our prayer that God may have mercy on the soul of the deceased.
3. Christian obsequies are conducted with so much solemnity, because it is well pleasing to God that we should show reverence to the mortal remains of those who have departed this life in the grace of God.
4. Cremation is condemned by the Church as being an abominable abuse.
5. Christian burial is denied to the unbaptized, to non-Catholics, and to Catholics who are known to have died in mortal
   sin.

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THE LITANY OF LORETTO AND THE SALVE REGINA.

THE PRINCIPAL DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.

PROCESSIONS.

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THE ANGELUS
The Angelus is a prayer which is to be recited morning, noon, and night, when the bell rings, in honor of the Mother of God and in adoration of the mystery of the Incarnation.


THE ROSARY

1. The Rosary is a prayer in which the Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, is repeated five or fifteen times, accompanied by meditation on the life, the Passion, and the exaltation of the Redeemer.
2. The Rosary owes its origin to St. Dominic.
3. The Rosary is well pleasing to God, because of its humility, and because it is an imitation of the unceasing song of praise sung by the angels.
4. The Rosary is a most useful devotion, for by it we obtain great graces and sure help in time of trouble; many in dulgences are besides attached to it.

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The Ave Maria is also called the Angelical Salutation, because it commences with the words of the archangel.

1. The Ave Maria consists of three parts: The salutation of the archangel Gabriel, the greeting of Elizabeth, and the words of the Church.
2. The Ave Maria is a most potent prayer, and one which is full of meaning.

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THE OUR FATHER.
The Our Father is also known as the Lord's Prayer, because it was taught us by Christ Our Lord Himself.

1. The Our Father takes precedence of all other prayers; it is especially distinguished by its power, its simplicity and its comprehensiveness.
2. The address places the soul in the right disposition for prayer; it awakens within us confidence in God and raises our thoughts to Him.
3. In the first petition we pray that God may he glorified.
4. In the next three petitions we ask for these blessings : Eternal salvation, grace to fulfil the divine will, and the possession of those things which are indispensable to the maintenance of our earthly existence.
5. In the next three petitions we pray that three trials may he averted from us: The evil of sin, the evil of temptation, and those evils which are prejudicial to life.
6. The word Amen is the answer of God to the suppliant; in this place it is equivalent to the words: Be assured that thy prayer is heard.

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WHERE OUGHT WE TO PRAY?

1. We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
2. The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
   3. A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.
   
   

FOR WHAT OUGHT WE TO PRAY ?

1. We ought to implore of God many things and great things; benefits not appertaining to time so much as to eternity.
2. We ought more especially to beseech almighty God to grant us such things as are conducive to His glory, and to our salvation, and in no wise to ask for what will only serve to gratify our earthly desires.

MEDITATION

1. Meditation, i.e., contemplative prayer, consists in dwell ing upon the truths of religion, in order to awaken within our minds good resolutions.
2. Meditation is a most excellent method of prayer, but it must not be pursued to the exclusion of vocal prayer.
3. By means of meditation we obtain actual graces, and ad vance rapidly on the path of perfection.

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WHEN OUGHT WE TO PRAY ?

1. As a matter of fact we ought to pray continually, for Our Lord requires of us " always to pray and not to faint " (Luke xviii. i).
2. We ought to pray more especially every morning and evening, before and after meals, and when we hear the Angelus.
3. At night we ought to give thanks to God for the benefits we have received during the day, and beseech Him to pardon the sins we have committed in its course, and to protect us during the coming night.
4. Before arid after meals we ought to give thanks to God for our nourishment, and implore His grace to avoid such sins as are committed at table.
5. We ought also to pray when the Angelus rings, calling upon us three times a day, morning, noon, and evening, to say the Angelic Salutation; and if we are near a church, when we hear the bell for the consecration, or for benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
6. Furthermore we ought to pray in the hour of affliction, distress, or temptation, when entering upon an important undertaking, and when we feel an inspiration and desire to pray.
   
   

WHERE OUGHT WE TO PRAY?

1. We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
2. The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
3. A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.

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HOW OUGHT WE TO PRAY? If prayer is to be of utility to us, we must pray:

1. In the name of Jesus; that is, we must ask what is in accordance with Our Lord's desires.
2. We must pray with devotion; that is, we must fix our thoughts on God when we pray.
3. We must pray with perseverance, that is, we ought not to desist from prayer, if our petition is not immediately granted.
4. We must pray with a pure heart; that is, our conscience must be free from grievous sin, or at any rate we must be in penitential dispositions.
5. We must pray with humility; that is, we must acknowledge our own weakness and unworthiness.
6. We must pray with confidence, that is, with a firm conviction that of His infinite mercy God will grant what we ask, provided it will tend to His glory and to the true welfare of our souls.
7. We must pray with resignation to the will of God; that is, we must leave the granting of our petition entirely to God's good pleasure.

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THE NATURE OF PRAYER.

1. Prayer is the elevation of the heart to God.
2. We may pray either in spirit only, or with the lips as well,
3. Our prayers have a threefold object: That of praise, of supplication, and of thanksgiving.

THE UTILITY AND NECESSITY OF PRAYER.

1. By means of prayer we can obtain all things from God; but He does not always grant our petitions immediately.
2. By means of prayer sinners become just, and the just are enabled to continue in a state of grace.
3. By prayer we obtain the remission of the temporal penalty due to sin, and merit an eternal recompense,
4. He who never prays cannot save his soul; for without prayer he will fall into grievous sins.

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Today, we discuss sacramentals - the holy water, blessed oil and salt, crucifixes, medals, icons, etc. that are so much a part of Catholicism.  Sacramentals are extremely important and should be part of the life of every Christian.

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