Category Archives: Classic Devotionals

Not to be confused with Great Sermons of the Past or even Inspirational Thoughts of the Day, here you will find short classic devotional articles from great Christian leaders and teachers of the past. Sometimes they will be from a long time past, but respected, nonetheless.

Classic Devotional 3/25/2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Love of Solitude and Silence – 2 NO man deserves the consolation of heaven unless he persistently arouses himself to holy contrition. If you desire true sorrow of heart, seek the privacy of your cell and shut out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Classic Devotional 3/18/2023

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 39 Your enjoyment is never right, till you esteem every Soul so great a treasure as our Saviour doth: and that the laws of God are sweeter than the honey and honey-comb because they … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Classic Devotional 3/11/2023

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Love of Solitude and Silence – 1 SEEK a suitable time for leisure and meditate often on the favors of God. Leave curiosities alone. Read such matters as bring sorrow to the heart rather than occupation to the mind. … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Classic Devotional 3/04/2023

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 37 The brightness and magnificence of this world, which by reason of its height and greatness is hidden from men, is Divine and Wonderful. It addeth much to the Glory of the Temple in … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Practices of a Good Religious – 2

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Arm yourself like a man against the devil’s assaults. Curb your appetite and you will more easily curb every inclination of the flesh. Never be completely unoccupied, but read or write or pray or meditate or do something for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Practices of a Good Religious – 1

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

THE life of a good religious ought to abound in every virtue so that he is interiorly what to others he appears to be. With good reason there ought to be much more within than appears on the outside, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 35-36

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

35 The riches of the Light are the Works of God which are the portion and inheritance of His sons, to be seen and enjoyed in Heaven and Earth, the Sea, and all that is therein: the Light and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Example Set Us By The Holy Fathers – 2

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Continued From Last Week THEY [the followers of Christ] renounced all riches, dignities, honors, friends, and associates. They desired nothing of the world. They scarcely allowed themselves the necessities of life, and the service of the body, even when necessary, … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Example Set Us By The Holy Fathers – 1

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

CONSIDER the lively examples set us by the saints, who possessed the light of true perfection and religion, and you will see how little, how nearly nothing, we do. What, alas, is our life, compared with theirs? The saints and … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 33-34

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

33 The riches of darkness are those which men have made, during their ignorance of God Almighty’s treasures: That lead us from the love of all, to labor and contention, discontentment and vanity. The works of darkness are Repining, Envy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Monastic Life

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

IF YOU wish peace and concord with others, you must learn to break your will in many things. To live in monasteries or religious communities, to remain there without complaint, and to persevere faithfully till death is no small matter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 31-32

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

31 Yet further, you never enjoy the world aright, till you so love the beauty of enjoying it, that you are covetous and earnest to persuade others to enjoy it. And so perfectly hate the abominable corruption of men in … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bearing With The Faults of Others

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

UNTIL God ordains otherwise, a man ought to bear patiently whatever he cannot correct in himself and in others. Consider it better thus—perhaps to try your patience and to test you, for without such patience and trial your merits are … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 29-30

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

29 You never enjoy the world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens, and crowned with the stars: and perceive yourself to be the sole heir of the whole world, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Works Done In Charity

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

NEVER do evil for anything in the world, or for the love of any man. For one who is in need, however, a good work may at times be purposely left undone or changed for a better one. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 27-28

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

27 You never enjoy the world aright, till you see how a sand exhibiteth the wisdom and power of God: And prize in everything the service which they do you, by manifesting His glory and goodness to your Soul, far … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Avoiding Rash Judgment

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Turn your attention upon yourself and beware of judging the deeds of other men, for in judging others a man labors vainly, often makes mistakes, and easily sins; whereas, in judging and taking stock of himself he does something that … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 25-26

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

25 Your enjoyment of the World is never right, till you so esteem it, that everything in it, is more your treasure than a Kings’ exchequer full of Gold and Silver. And that exchequer yours also in its place and … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Resisting Temptation

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

SO LONG as we live in this world we cannot escape suffering and temptation. Whence it is written in Job: “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” Everyone, therefore, must guard against temptation and must watch in prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 23-24

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

23 The noble inclination whereby man thirsteth after riches and dominion, is his highest virtue, when rightly guided; and carries him as in a triumphant chariot, to his sovereign happiness. Men are made miserable only by abusing it. Taking a … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment