The Divine Praises were born as a profound act of reparation—a beautiful, intentional offering of love to heal the wounds inflicted on the Divine Majesty by public irreverence and blasphemy. This prayer is a declaration of love for the Divine Majesty and His heavenly Kingdom. We take you on a journey in the Divine Praises Meditations that will open your heart and mind to the glory of the heavenly Kingdom. Each meditation tells the story of the Godhead and the plan of Salvation, revealing the Kingdom of God in a way that is understandable and accessible to the modern mind. Through this series you will come to understand:
- The Father is the King of Majesty.
- Jesus is the Incarnate King who establishes the Kingdom.
- The Holy Spirit is the power of the Kingdom.
- Mary is the Queen Mother.
- Joseph, the angels, and the saints are the loyal protectors and subjects of the Kingdom.
You are a royal subject as well, and part of the army of God not yet within the confines of the heavenly Kingdom, but with the power of that kingdom present in you through the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments of the Church. This series will profoundly impact the way you pray the Divine Praises prayer. It will completely transform the way you see things. This prayer will become a powerful cadence that you offer up to God as a royal soldier of his Kingdom.
The Best Way to Experience The Divine Praises Series
The spiritual depths of this prayer is meant to be slowly unpacked and pondered in our hearts. Together, let’s unpack them and as we do, let’s deeply ponder these universal truths of our faith.
The Divine Praises Meditations Series tells the grand love story of a majestic God. It starts in heaven contemplating the Holy Trinity, then comes down to earth to witness the Incarnation, the birth of the Church, and the institution of the Sacraments. This Kingdom takes shape in through the maternal refuge of the Queen Mother, Mary. And then the series ends by pulling back the veil of heaven to show us our heavenly family: Joseph, the Angels, and Saints who are awaiting us in the Kingdom.
When we pause to prayerfully meditate on each individual invocation, we transform a familiar ritual into an intimate encounter with the mysteries of our faith. If you are looking to pray the complete traditional text right now, you can access the full Divine Praises Prayer in English and Latin. Otherwise, we invite you to join us on this 14-part catechetical journey, exploring the rich history, deep theology, and hidden graces woven into every phrase of this timeless devotion.
The Holy Trinity and Divine Majesty
How we adore. Rest your heart in the infinite love and mercy of the Triune God. Unpack the first five invocations of the series to contemplate the profound mysteries of God the Father, the Holy Spirit our Paraclete, and the supreme majesty of the Holy Name of Jesus.
The Sacred Mysteries of Christ
How we worship. Encounter the living Christ through the physical and sacramental realities of His life among us. Dive into deep scriptural reflections on the boundless love of His Most Sacred Heart, His Precious Blood, and His real presence in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
The Blessed Virgin Mary
How we devotionally love. Walk alongside the Mother of God and explore her unique privileges in salvation history. Meditate on the profound dogmatic graces of Mary's Immaculate Conception, her Glorious Assumption, and the mantle of her perfect maternal protection.
St. Joseph and the Heavenly Court
How we commune. Look beyond the veil to the great cloud of witnesses surrounding the monstrance. Deepen your prayer life by pondering the quiet virtue of Saint Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse, alongside the glorious company of the Holy Angels and all the Saints.
The Holy Trinity and Divine Majesty
This opening section introduces the visual and catechetical journey by grounding the faithful in the infinite love, sovereignty, and supreme majesty of the Triune God. It serves as a theological foundation for the entire devotion, inviting readers to slow down and prayerfully contemplate the first movements of praise directed toward the Divine Majesty. It transforms traditional ritual into an intimate encounter with the ultimate source of all grace, helping believers carry the weight of God’s holy name and presence in their daily hearts.
This section explores deep scriptural and catechetical reflections on:
- Blessed Be God: Unpacking what it truly means to bless our Creator and exploring the foundational history of the Divine Praises prayer.
- The Holy Name of God: Discovering peace and entering into deeper reverence as we honor the sacredness of God’s name throughout Scripture.
- The Incarnation: Contemplating the beautiful mystery of Jesus Christ assuming a human nature as our sole mediator and Savior.
- The Saving Power of the Name of Jesus: Reflecting on the Holy Name as a powerful act of reparation, from its Hebrew roots to the mystery of the IHS Christogram.
The Sacred Mysteries of Christ
The second section, titled The Sacred Mysteries of Christ, focuses on the physical, redemptive, and sacramental manifestations of Jesus’ presence among us. It transitions the journey from contemplating the identity of the Godhead to adoring the physical and mystical pourings of Christ’s love through His humanity, His sacrifice, and the descent of the Holy Spirit.
This section explores deep scriptural and catechetical reflections on:
- The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Contemplating His living heart in the Eucharist, drawing connections through Church history, the testimonies of the saints, and modern Eucharistic miracles.
- The Most Precious Blood of Jesus: Reflecting on the profound price of salvation and the mystery of Christ’s redemptive sacrifice.
- The Holy Sacrament of the Altar: Unpacking the miracle of the Eucharist, Christ’s dual role as both High Priest and Victim, and the real presence of Jesus in every tabernacle.
- The Holy Spirit, our Paraclete: Adoring the Counselor sent to us following Christ’s Ascension, who breathes divine life into the soul, animates the Sacraments, and guides the Church in all truth.
The Blessed Virgin Mary
This third section focuses on the special role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in God’s plan for salvation. It moves from the Holy Eucharist to reflections on her unique privileges, holy name, and protective care. Readers will explore the meaning behind calling her the “Great Mother of God,” the truth of her “Immaculate Conception,” and the triumph of her “Glorious Assumption.” This chapter invites you to seek her maternal care and learn how honoring the “Holy Name of Mary” alongside her “Perpetual Virginity” always guides faithful souls closer to her Divine Son.
This section explores deep scriptural and catechetical reflections on:
- The Mother of God: The biblical and theological reasons why we give Mary this supreme title.
- The Immaculate Conception: How Mary was created free from sin, and how her pure heart shields us from temptation today.
- The Glorious Assumption: Reflecting on her entry body and soul into heaven, and her ongoing role as our maternal advocate.
- The Holy Name of Mary & Her Perpetual Virginity: The power of her holy name and how she remained completely devoted to God throughout her entire life as both Virgin and Mother.
St. Joseph and the Heavenly Court
This fourth section moves from honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary to contemplating the eternal reality of Christ’s Heavenly Kingdom. Before Pilate, Jesus declared that His Kingdom was not of this world; He has been given absolute authority over all creation. This chapter establishes Jesus as our Sovereign King before exploring the roles of His heavenly subjects—Saint Joseph, the Holy Angels, and the Saints. Readers will discover how this great cloud of witnesses serves the King, protects the Church, and guides us closer to His throne.
This section explores deep scriptural and catechetical reflections on:
- The Citizens and Protectors of the Kingdom: An introduction to this section exploring how Jesus’ sovereign authority over heaven sets the stage for His court, where all holy souls answer to His divine command.
- Saint Joseph, Most Chaste Spouse: Reflecting on his quiet virtue as the earthly protector of the Holy Family and his ongoing role as a prime guardian and patron of Christ’s mystical Kingdom on earth.
- The Holy Angels in Salvation History: Exploring the active role of the King’s celestial messengers throughout the Gospels—from guiding Joseph in his dreams and comforting Jesus in Gethsemane, to announcing the Resurrection.
- The Saints and the Cloud of Witnesses: Discovering the power of the saints’ intercession in our daily lives and contemplating their place in heaven, where they eternally worship the King in the Beatific Vision.
Blessed Be Saint Joseph, Her Most Chaste Spouse
Discover the quiet virtue of the earthly protector of the Holy Family. In this 12th meditation, we reflect on his hidden life of obedience and his ongoing role as a prime guardian of Christ’s mystical Kingdom on earth.
Blessed Be God In His Angels And In His Saints
Explore the active, powerful role of the King’s celestial messengers throughout the Gospels—from guiding Joseph in his dreams and comforting Jesus in Gethsemane, to announcing the Resurrection.
Pondering the Great Cloud of Witnesses
Discover the power of the saints’ intercession in our daily lives and contemplate their ultimate destination in heaven, where they eternally worship the King in the beauty of the Beatific Vision.