Episode 81 -- Spiritual Combat c51.1 -- Meditating on Crucifixion to Gain Personal Experience

Did the previous method of meditating on Christ’s sufferings exhaust what we can gain from meditating and contemplating his sufferings?

Having taken us through a whole series of methods for making a 30-60 minute meditation, Fr. Scupoli returns to where he started: meditating on Christ’s sufferings. We saw in chapter 46 that we can meditate on the SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR, for example, in order to acquire the virtue of PATIENCE. But in this episode’s reading, Fr. Scupoli shows us that such subjects of meditation have many more graces to offer us. The consideration of the passion of Christ gives rise to many proper sentiments/affections.

Last episode, we read about the need to meditate on the graces God has bestowed on the angels and saints. We can devote different days to different angels and saints. But everyday, we need to speak to Mary, our guardian angel, and our particular favourite saints. Moreover, Fr. Scupoli insists that we also must speak to St Joseph everyday!

1. Ask the eternal Father, his Son, and the Virgin Mary to be under the protection of St Joseph.
2. Ask St Joseph to be received under his care.