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BEPERFECTASYOURHEAVENLYFATHERISPERFECT.BEPERFECTASYOURHEAVENLYFATHERISPERFECT.BEPERFECTASYOURHEAVENLYFATHERISPERFECT.BEPERFECTASYOURHEAVENLYFATHERISPERFECT.

PREFACEPREFACEPREFACEPREFACEAfterreadingtheBookTheMysticalCityofGodnarratedbyvenerableMaryofAgreda,IwassoimpressedwiththewordsoftheHeavenlyQueen,theMotherofGod.Aftereachvisionofherlife,BlessedMotherMarygaveusthemostedifyinglessonontheFaith,themysteriesofGod,andthespirituallifeofasoul.IlovesomuchthewisdomshegivesthatIwantnotonlytoreadherwordsbutalsototurnthemintoprayersinorderformyspirituallearningandknowledgetobecomemyheartdesires.Ialsowantto


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ifIcomeshortofthatloftygoal,helpmeriseimmediately,inthePresenceoftheLordandyours,acknowledgemyfaultsandconfessthemwithmydeepsorrows.DearMother,helpmetorepeattheholyspiritualexercisesandsupplicationsoverandagainwithsolicitouscarenotwithstandingmytirednessandowninclinations.Pleaseforgivemeformyimperfections,forfailingrepeatedlyasyourchosendisciple.Obtainforme

thedivineGraceinordertoenablemyselfentirelyinlistening,attendingto,andobeyingtheLordinallthings.MostbelovedMotherMary,prayforme.MostsorrowfulMotherMary,prayforme.MostgloriousMotherMary,prayforme,yourchildandthehumblesinner,nowandatthehourofmydeath.Amen.PRAYERFORSPIRITUALLIFEMotherDearest,YouarefullofgracesbecauseyoualonearetheMostHighGodsperfectCreation,whoisperfectlysubmissivetothedivineWill,whoembraceswiththegreatestemphasisthecontemptanddisdainfortheworldandallitsvanities.Inexchangeforthisindifferenceandscornfortheworld,GodhaslookeduponyouwiththeEyesofthesweetestLove.Remindme,yourhumbleanddociledisciple,nottothrowawayheavenlytreasuresandfavorsofinfinitevaluesforthecheappriceofworldlyconcerns.WhatcantheworldgivemeevenwhenIwasontopoftheworldasevenitssummitismerelyadebasementtoGodsThroneandHiskingdom.WhatwouldIloseifIdespiseallworldlyriches?Theyaremerelyshadows,vanities,deceits,fleetingmirages.Indespisingit,Iwillgainallthingsandacquirethetruehappiness.Mother,helpmetodespiseallthingswhichhavenovaluetoGod.Helpmetoconquermyhumaninclinationsforearthlycomfortsandtemptations,torejectallfortheloveofGodandofyou,andforthedesiresoftheheavenlygracesandwonders.BlessmesothatIcanremaincompletelyfreeofallhumanbondagestiedtothisseductiveworld,unhamperedinordertoenjoyfullythePresence,Communion,andsweetnessofGod.

Helpmetorealizethatbyacceptingtherejectionofthemortals,IhaveobtainedtheconformitytoGodandHisspiritualdesign.HelpmetocontemplateonthelifeoftheLord,thelifeofsimplicityandloveforhumility,meekness,silentcontemplation,andcontemptfortheworld,astheroleModeltoimitate.StrengthenmeinmydailyeffortstoreachthehighestperfectionsofaspirituallifebytheshortestandsurestwaywhichisthecompleteabandonmentofallcarnaldesiresfortheloveofChrist.Helpmetoconcernonlywithheavenlythings.TheshortestandsurestwaytoreachthesummitunionwithGodistolivethelifeofholypoverty.Mother,helpmetoimitateyou.Givemethatfortitude.MayIimitateyouasyouimitatedyourdivineSon,thatis,toliveforGodalone,inallthingseventothesmallestdetailsofmydailylife.HelpmetoliveaccordingtothesmallestdetailoftheGospel.Helpmetoremainuninspiredbyallthingsbut

inspiredbeyondmyhumanlimitationstoobeythecommandofourblessedLord,BeyeperfectasMyheavenlyFatherisperfect.(Matt.5:8)MayIremainconstantlyfaithful,discerning,dedicated,mindfulofthisloftygoalsothatthemercifulLordcertainlywillfulfillmyheartdesiresbythefullnessofthefruitsofHisRedemption.Heshallpurifymysoul,makeitspotlessandmostresemblingtheoriginaldesign.MayIbecomeeveranxioustofulfillthisobligationofloveinmydailylife.MayIconstantlyponderonandscrutinizethesubjectoftheperfectlifeofafaithfulservant.Pleaseletnodifficultyorhardshiptodisturbmenortodetermefromvirtuousexercises,nomatterhowhardit


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maybe.MayInotbecontentinstrivingaftertheloveofGodandsalvationformyselfalone,butalsoafterenduringlaborsforthesalvationsofothersoulswhoaremostdeartoChrist,toexalttheHolyNameofyourbelovedSon,ourLordJesusChrist,tocomplementHislovingRedemptiveWorks,toadvanceHisPleasuresandGlory.Amen.

PRAYERFORTHESANCTIFYINGGRACEDearLord,lifeisshortandallthelivingaredestinedtodeath,remindusthateternityiswithoutend,andthatonlyduringourlifeonearth,wecanharvesttheeternallifewithYouorreapthesorrowfulpunishmentofhell.Asweknowourunworthinessforcertaintyandthedangersanduncertaintiesofthedevilssnares,helpustouseourreasonrightlyundertheguidanceofYourSpiritandconstantlyseekwithallourmightYourFriendship.Enlightenme,urgeme,andguideme,OLord,towardthepathofvirtuesandrighteousness.SanctifymesothatIcandevoutlyandtotallyworkforYourcauses.Givemeaclearconsciencetoapprovethegoodandtorejectevil.Callmeandarousemysoulwithholyinspirationsandcontinualpromptings.Onmypart,IpromisetoreceiveYoursacramentswithpurityandFaith,tolearnYourdoctrinesandcommandmentsinmyheartwithmywholesoul,tourgemybrothersandsisterswithholyexhortations,admonitions,encouragements,andtopreachtheGospel.MayIutilizebothtribulationsandfavorstofulfillthedispositionsofthedivineProvidenceforYouhaddeignedtodisposeallthingsofthislifetodrawallmentoYourself,asYouwishalltobesaved.Helpmetocontrolorsuppressthetendenciesofmyinferiorandsensualnature,infectedwithsinsandwithdiabolicinfluencesandworldlydesires.Helpmetorecognizethedemonsbehindallfascinations,deceits,sensibleandinquisitivesuggestions.Grantmetheinteriorlighttoshinebrightlyinordertoleadmybrethreninthewaytoholiness.Lord,myheartdesireistorespondtoYourcallpromptlyinordertoreceiveamultitudeofgracesfromYouWhogenerously

increasesHisbenevolenceandassistanceinproportiontotheresponsetoHisfirstcallbyasoul.GrantmeYourGracetorespondcourageouslytoYourcallinordertodeepenmyFaithandworkmoreeffectivelytosavesoulsforYou.MaymysoulsoarshighasaneagleeachtimeIconquermyownpassionsandconcupiscences.MayIbecomemoregratefulandworthyofYourGoodnessbynotyieldingtoourenemiesbutmortifyingmyselfmakingmemoresuitableandprofitabletoYourfavors.MayIrealizethatthesalvationorcondemnationofsoulsrestpartlyuponmyshoulder,theLordsyoke,sothatIwillneverresisttheadvancesoftheAlmightyGodbutcooperatemostwillinglytoHisDesign.MayIbestrong,punctual,prompt,solicitousinfulfillingthepleasuresofmyLord,therefore,gratifyingHiminordertomakeknowntomemoredivineLightandstrength.Maymysoulbecomehabituatedinpracticingvirtuesinallcircumstancesand

moments.Amen.PRAYERFORHOLYVIRTUESLordJesus,forvirtueofpoverty,mayIbepoorinspirit,strippedcompletelyofallearthlyandmaterialisticdesires.Forvirtueofobedience,maymysoulbeimmersedcompletely


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theNameofhisdivineMasterandwithHimastheprimaryBenefactor.MayiteternallybetruethatHisdesiresaremydesires.MyheartissavedforHimalone.MyeyesshalladoreHimonly.MywholebeingshallbeoccupiedinlovingHimandadvancingHisKingdom.Iamconfidentthatyouwillnotleavemeorphanbutwillblessmeineverystepwithsolicitouscompassionandlove.Ialwaysloveyou,myMother.Amen.

PRAYERFORHEAVENLYTHINGSOLord,maymyhappinessisderivedfromtheconsecrationofmysoultoYourservice,notfromvileservitudetotheworld.Rescueme,OLord,fromtheworldlybondageandperversityofmen.MayIdoallthingsintheproperfervorandpurityofintention,notwithearthlyorhumanmotives,andmayItendonlytotheGloryofGod.MayIrecognizeYourVoice,beprompttoYourcalling.MaymylifebeacquiescenttothedivineGrace,enclosedbythedivineLove.MayIsustainaconstantdesireoffindingYou,servingYou,andlovingYou.Amen.PRAYERFORSPIRITUALINTERIORBATTLEDearLord,tostrengthentheimperfectandeasilyweakenedhumannature,grantmestrengthtoseekandperformlaborsindoinggoodworks,prayers,andpracticingvirtuesinsteadoflookingforrestandcomforts.Tokeepmysoulfromextemporalizingwiththeanimalandcarnalpartofmynature,grantmethemorepowerfulforceofreason,strongerwillandinspiredspirittosubduethedangerousandshamefulslaverytomyflesh.MayIcomeoutvictoriousandpleasingtoYouattheendofeachconflictagainstmyinteriorpassions.Thebattlesaremostfierce,theirfailuremostabominableandmostabhorablebeyondanycomparisoniftheoffendersareYourchosenpriestlyministers

andreligious,therefore,grantmethegracetofacethetemptationsontheirbehalf,endurelongstrugglestoimploreYourmerciesuponourbelovedpriests.Ipraynowalsoformymostneededbrothersandsisterswho,duetotheirfrequentremissnessinthisspiritualbattletogetherwiththemostfiercedemonicassaultsanddistractionsandtemptations,havegraduallyrenderedtheirsoulsparalyzedtothedemonicattacks,theirspiritsweakenedinresistance,theirconsciencemoredimmedwithoutthedivineLight,theirheartsdarkenedwithself-satisfiedconvictionsandprideandcarnaldesires.Thespiritualbattlebecomesanuphillsteepermountaintoclimb,grantthemstrengthandwisdom,OLord,togetupandsteadilyslowlyadvanceagainonthepathofrighteousnessinobeyingYourcommandmentsandreligiousrules.Onesurrenderorvoluntaryremissnesstoonesinwillleadtoanother,openthewayforgreateroffenses

andmoredeadlyblowsfromthedemons,therefore,OLord,grantusYourgracetofightoffthesevenialsins.Makemefullyawareofthegravedangersassoonasmysoulbeginalukewarmnessordescendthedownwardspiraltowardthedamnationofhell.Helpmetorealizealwaysthatactsofcharity,kindwords,forgiveness,greaterloveofGod,greatersacrifices,moredeterminedself-abandonmentanddetachmentfromallworldlydesiresandpassionswillbemydefenseagainsttheevilone.EnclosemysoulandmyheartinsideYourSacredHeartandtheImmaculateHeartofourblessedMotherwherethedemonscannotreachme.ShieldmewithYourlovefromthedartsoftheevil


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onesbutexposemeforgreaterchallengesifmyenduringstrugglesandsufferingsbringYougreatergloryandmoreabundantgracesformymorefeeblebrethren.Letthemspendmoretimeandenergytotemptandfightmewhilelooseningtheirstrangleuponmoreweakenedsouls.DearestMother,pleaseprayforthem.DearestSaintJoseph,myfatherandlord,pleaseprayforus.Amen.

ACTOFFAITHDearLord,maytheinestimatedtreasureofthevirtueofthedivineFaithberevealedtome,ameremortalwhoisemptyingallhiscarnalandearthlydesiresinexchangeforYourGifts.MaymankindbepreservedingoodnessbyYourdivineFaith;withoutIt,menwillundoubtedlydegenerateintotheanimalsofhumanform.MaythedivineFaithopensoureyestoseeonlyYou,Youalone,tobeourLordandCreator,worthyofallpraises,andothercelebratedworldfiguresaremerelymortalandsinfulcreatures.MayallbadChristianswhooncereceivedtheirFaithbuthavenotlivedItbegivenasecondchancetoenkindlethedivineFaithandLightintheirheartsinorderforalltheircarnalpassionstobepurgedout,howeverpainfultheirpurificationmightbe.ThankYou,Lord,forthepreciousgiftofFaith.MayIbewithYouamongYourguestsattheeternalBridalBanquet.MaymycontinualexerciseofthevirtueofFaithleadmeclosertoYou,theSubjectofallmydesiresandlove.MaythedivineFaithleadmetotheeternalsalvation,shineLightinthedarkness,guidemethroughthispilgrimage,keepmeawayfrominfidelityandsinfulness.MayFaithserveasthenourishmentformyspiritualgrowth,enlivenvirtues,supportmylabors,stoplukewarmness,instillthefearofpunishment,grantcourageandsenseofinvincibilityagainstdemonsandsin,makebeliefthatallthingsareattainable.MaythedivineFaithilluminemyunderstanding,ennoblemysoul,elevatemeabovemynaturalselftoseemytrueselfworthandhumandignityintheEyesofGod.MayItallowmetoliveoutsidemysensualbodyinordertoexperiencethe

heavenlysweetnessanddivineLove.Amen.ACTOFHOPEOLord,mayIreceiveYourgracetoworkwithoutceasingtoimitateBlessedMotherinthepracticeofvirtues.MayIrenewcontinuallywithinmyselfthepromiseoftheMostHighand,withanunshakenconfidence,believecompletelyinthedivineTruthfulness,andardentlydesireandlongforthem.Inthisfirmhope,Iamcertainthat,throughthemeritofRedemptionofourLordJesusChrist,IwillarriveatthecelestialFatherland,in

companionshipofallangelsandsaints,IwillwitnesstheimmortalgloryoftheFaceofGod.WiththisdivineHope,Iwillraisemyheartaboveallearthlythingsandfixinmymindtheheavenlythingssothatallvisiblethingsandconcernswillappeartrivialandburdensome,vileandcontemptible,nothingshallIwant.Inmysouldwellsanardorofhope,onlypossibleforthosewhohaveFaithandthesinceredesiretoloveandservetheLord.WithouttheloveforHim,Faith,andfreedomfromworldlydesiresandpride,soulswillbedeprivedofthisheavenlyHopeasthetreasuresoftheirheartscanbelimitedonlytoearthlythingswhichcanonlybringaboutmuchsorrowandunhappiness.


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IfvainoccupationstakeplaceofthedivineHope,thedarknessofhopelessnesswillengulftheirsouls.Ontheotherhand,oncethechildrenofFaith,whonowlivealifewithouthopeandwithforgetfulnessandingratitudefortheirredemptions,disregardallthesavingmeritsoftheBodyandBloodofourLordJesus,findcontemptfortheTruthandeternalsalvation,thesesoulswillbeinverygravedangeroftheeternaldamnation.

MayIweepuncontrollablyforthisgreatlossandlamentableandignorance.MayIfeelsuchagreatsadnessinmyheartforthesehardenedheartandblindness,tobegtheLordsmercyandforgivenessforthesehopelesssouls.Amen.ACTOFCHARITYDearestLord,grantmethegracetofollowandimitateblessedVirgin,ourMother,inallvirtues,especiallythevirtueofCharity,forthisistheendandthecrowninggloryofallothervirtues.Mother,teachmeallIneedtoknowtocopyyouinmysoul.First,IneedtoappreciatethegreatestvalueofcharitythroughFaithandreasoninordertoforgetanddespiseallthatisearthlyandcorruptibleastheyfrequentlyhindertheeffortstoachieveperfectaffectionsforthespiritualthings.Selfishloveandself-lesslovecannotcoexist.OnlyunderYourdivineLightandtheguidanceoftheVirginalwisdomthatIcanponderandcomprehendthemostprofoundreasonsandcauseswhyGodshouldbelovedaboveallthings,whatthatloveentailsandhowtheloveforourCreatorshouldbecarriedout.Lord,teachmetoloveYouperfectlyandtrulybyexaminingtheeffectsofthatloveuponmysoul,mylife,myactions,mythoughts,mysentiments,mywillingnesstosacrifice,mysufferings,myall.HelpmewiththehelpofYourgracetomeditatecontinuallyonYouespeciallyonYourdolorousPassionandDeath.MayIfindnorepugnanceoremissnesstowardsYourcommandsandcounsels.ToloveYou,ImustfearofoffendingYou.Woundmyheartdeeply,OLord,foreachoffenseIcommit

againstYou.DeepenmysorrowsinseeingunfaithfulcreaturesremainindifferenttoYourserviceandworstofall,toYourEucharisticPresenceandOmni-Presence.MayIconstantlypraiseYoualoudforYourkindness,delightinsweetmemoriesofYou.MayIgrievegreatlyforforgettingYouforevenasmallpartofmyday.MayIlovewhatYoulove,whicharesouls,andabhorwhatYouabhor,whicharesins.IfItrulyloveYou,ImustprovemyloveorImustbeinspiredtomakeYoulovedbyall,toexertallmyeffortsinevangelization,prayers,sacrifices,sufferingstowinsoulsovertoYou.MaymyonlydesireistomakeYourLoveknownandtohelpalllovingYou.ToloveYou,ImustpraywithconfidencethatYouseemeandYouhearme.ImustreceiveYourbenefitwithprofoundgratitude,andnotwastingthembutcultivatingthemforYourhonorandglory.TosincerelyloveYou,Imustextinguishalldisorderlymovementsofpassionswhich

retardorhinderlovingaspirationstodogoodandtopracticevirtues.Lord,IsincerelydesiretoloveYouwithallmyheart,aboveallthingsandallcreatures.IwanttoloveYoubecauseYouaremyGod,myCreator,myRedeemer,andmyLove.IdesiretoloveYouaboveallthingsbecausewithoutlovingYou,Iamnotcapableoflovingmyneighborsasmyself,forallholinessandcharitycomefromYou,theSupremePerfection.OLord,mayIloveYouwithallunderstanding,withoutdeceit,withmywholewill,withmywholestrength,withoutreserve,withoutpartition,undivided,withmywholemind,withoutforgetfulness,withaconstantawareness,withoutdiminution,without


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neglectorremissness.IloveYousomuch,Lord.WithoutlovingYou,lifeismeaninglessandempty.Andifmyloveissincereandconstant,Ishouldlovemyneighbors,allYourchildren,withanunconditionalloveformyloveofYou,alwaysseeingYouinthembecausetheyarethecreationsfromYourHandandYouhavelovedthemasmuchasYouloveme.Nomatterwhethermyneighborisfriendlyorhostile,abenefactoror

persecutor,IcanonlyseeYourgoodnessineachofus.MayIloveallinGodandforGod.DearestMother,alongsidewithyourCrucifiedSon,ourLordandRedeemer,youarethemostperfectLove,pleaseteachushowtolove.Amen.PRAYERFORCHRISTIANFAMILYLIFEDearestMother,youhaveshownusthatamarriedlifewithalldomesticdutiesandconcernsisnotthehindranceforadvancinginspirituallifeasallthingsarepossibletoGod.Familylifeisnotanexcusefornotfollowingperfections.Teachmetomodelafteryourearthlylifewithlivelyfaith,hope,andperfectresignationinthedivineProvidence.ShowmethatonesstateoflifehasverylittlebearinginthedesireandurgencytoloveandserveGodasthesesentimentsshouldnotdependondifferentcircumstancesbutshouldberootedinaconstantwill.YouhavetaughtmethatthepropersentimentsforaspouseandaparentshouldbeaddinganextraurgencyorsolicitudetofulfillGodsserviceinthefaceofadditionalobligationsofafamilylife.MayIseethatthestateofmatrimonyandfamilylifeisnotthehindrancetoaholyandperfectlifebutratherthevainandsuperfluouscaresofanxieties,lackofpeaceandFaithdeceivingamarriedpersonintoforgettingthesweetnessoftheLord,losesightofHimandHisgrace,andseekingtheirowndesires.Pleaseintercedeformeaconstantserenityespeciallyinadversitiesandnoisesofahecticday,tokeepfocusonGodalone,tocorrespondquicklytoHisWillandinspirationstofaithfullycarryoutmydevotionsandprayers,todo

allthingspleasantandunpleasantintheNameoftheLordinordertoreceivethesweetdivinefavorsandpowerfulaccommodationsalwaysinconformitytoyourheartdesires.Amen.(FeastofholyFamily12/30/07)THELOVEOFGODMyLordandmyGod,myheartdesireistoloveYouwiththemostperfectlove,andunconditionalandselflesslove,notaselfishlovetogainYourfavors,notaservileloveoutoffear,butafilialloveofachildtohisFather.IloveYouforwhoYouare,loveYou

forYourimmensegoodness,forYourLoveofsoulsandofme,awretchedcreature.IloveYououtofadeepgratitudeforYourSacrifice,YourCrossandDeathinredeemingme,fortheabundantsweetnessYouhaveshowereduponme,forYourkindpatienceandYoursorrowsandagonieswitnessinguslivinginsinsanddisobedience.Ourindifferenceandingratitudeareimmenseandunpardonable;ourdisaffectionstoYouandYourheavenlygiftsareinexcusable.MayIremainfaithfulandfamiliartoYou,myLord,myGod,myFather,mybelovedJesus.MayIembraceYou,notstayinginYourPresenceatarm-length.MayIbejealousforYourhonor,solicitousforYourlove,


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thankfulforYourtendermercies,deeplytouchedbecauseofYourdevotiononmeinparticular,asinfulandfeebleservant.MayIloveandrevereYouforeverforYourselfandformybrethrenssake.MayIloveYoumostinsufferings,sorrows,andadversitiesasthesesentimentsremindmemostofYourPassion,deepenmostmycontritionandgratitude,andenkindle

mostmydesirestoimitateYou.Withallmysoul,allmymight,allmyheart,mayIpraiseandmagnifyYouandYourOmnipotenceforYourmostperfectCreation,BlessedVirginMary,andforallYourfavorsandriches,beyondallhumancomprehensionsYouhaveordaineduponher.DearestMother,IloveyouandthanktheLordgreatlyforgivingyoutous.Amen.THEWILLOFGODDearLord,burningwithinmybosomisthedesireforYourinspirations.ArdentismyloveoffulfillingYourWill.HappyarethosetowhomtheLordmanifestsHisholyandperfectWill.Butmoreblessedarethosewhocarrythemouttotheend.ThepathwaysforeternallifearefoundintheGospel,sacraments,thelawsoftheChurch,thewritingsofthesaints,theobediencetoourpriests.Andbythese,wecometoknowtheWillofGod.Lord,grantmehumilityandobedience,promptnesstoheedandexecuteYourWilltoYourgreatestpleasure.Lord,speaktomyheartincommandsorincorrections,admonishorinstructme.Movemyhearttoask,toreceive,andtofollowYourdesign.ClearlyshowmeYourdesire,OLord,sothatmysoulmightbemovedtofulfillit.Grantmethenecessaryhelpformyobedienceoratleastlookatmymiserablestatetohavemercyonme.YourVoiceisofspirit,animalmancannothear.Mayallthefacultiesofmysoulbepurgedofallearthlygrossness.Yourmysteriesandsecretsarehiddenfromtheworld,onlytoberevealedtothehumble,mayIbehumbleandsingularlydevotedtoYou.YourSacrificeinRedemptiveWorksisinestimable,YourLoveofsavingsoulsis

intenseandYoulongtocommunicatetosoulsthefireofYourSacredHeart.MaymyheartbewelldisposedandpreparedtoreceiveYourLove.MaythedivineFirecontinuetoburnbrightly,notextinguishedduetothecoldnessandlukewarmnessofmyheart.MaymyspiritbemovedtoprayersandactionsentirelybyYourquickening,andentirelyaccordingtoyourgreatestWillandPleasure.Amen.LIVINGACCORDINGTOTHEDIVINEDESIGNHeavenlyFather,havemercyonmeandforgivemeformysinswhichhavestirredup

Yourjustreproachandindignation.GrantmegraceandshowmethewaytoimitateBlessedMotherinherhumilityandmeeknesstowardherspouseSaintJosephinservinghimandhonorhim.HelpmetolearnfromherthevirtueofhumilitywhichisthebasicmotivetocarryoutalltheworksofGod.HelpmetorecognizeandalwaystorememberthatYoudesireallYourchildrenshouldliveandtreateachotherwithloveandhumility,notwithunnaturalperversitywhichisinhumanandnotintendedbyYouroriginaldesign.GrantmeYourdivinegraceandblessedMothersintercessiontoavoidthefollowingthreefaultsatallcostsastheyaremosthorribletoYou,sodispleasingthat


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YouandblessedMotherhavetowithholdsomanymerciesandgraces.First,mayIneverdespisethedivinegracesandsacraments,theBodyandBloodofChristtodwellonearthyandtrivialmatters,neverexciteemotionallywithoutrighteousreason,neverstirupindignation,discord,quarrels,usinghardwords,orharborinhumanvengeanceandhatred.Secondly,mayIconstantlyfocusinmyspiritualwell-beingbyself-

examinationofconscience,reconciliationwithothers,ferventrepentance,quicklygettingridofsinsandunceasingeffortinrededicatingmylifetoGod.Third,mayIquicklyhaveanopenarmtowelcomebackmyrepentantbrothers,forgivealltheiroffenses,andharbornoill-feelings.OLord,blessmeandgrantmeYourMercyandGracetoliveaccordingtoYourdesignandpleasure.ToYou,Iwillgivethanksandgloriouspraise.DearestMother,prayforme.Amen.PRAYERFORVIRTUEOFHUMILITYDearestTeacher,pleaseacceptmeasoneofyourdisciplesinthelife-timeschoolofhumilityinwhichweshalllearntodebaseourselvesinthepresenceofGodandmen.MayIbeforeverstudiousanddiligentinplacingasincereloveforhumilityasmyprincipal,firstandlastcareandfocus,forthefruitsofholypovertyandself-esteemedhumiliationarethesweetembracesoftheLord,HisfavorsandtreasureofLightandTruthwhicharehiddenfromtheproudbutconfidedtothelowlyandsingle-heartedones.Mother,reinforcemyonlyambitionwithallmyefforts,whichistohumblemyselfinGodandinmen,inestimationofself-worthandinthoughtsandjudgments.MayIjudgenooneastheLordcommands,Donotjudgeatall.Mayallmyexternalactionsreflectthedeephumilityofmyinteriorsoul.PleasehelpmetofeeladeepsorrowinwitnessingdeceitandvainglorymotivatingsonsofperditionwithgreaterforcethanthedivineTruthandtheCrossoftheLordinHisderidedHumanityteachandurgeHiselectwhoalsoaremuchsofewerinnumber.Thisshouldbeasubjectofscandalousconfusionanda

sourceofgreatagonies,amotivationforstrongerdesiretopracticethisvirtue,whenIseethepresumptionandprideofworldlywisdomandlearningtoremainpowerfulandpersuasivetofoolishmen,morepowerfulinrulingtheworldthanthesimplehumilityofthechildrenoftheLight.Therefore,mayIfeeltheeffectsofourLordsPassionandyoursorrowfulbloodytearsdeepinmysoultobegreatlyanxioustostriveintheserviceofGodandourFather.Andinordertobeinsuchablessedstate,theprerequisiteformysoulisahumbleheart.MayIimitatetheproudandworldlytoequaltheirintensityandaspirationinpursuingtheloveofGodandserviceofmen,modelingaftertheirwatchfulness,untiringstudy,constantexertion,ambitiouscare,persistentstruggles,andintirelessstrivingtoachievethepredeterminedgoals.ThegoalsforthechildrenofGodaretheholyperfectionswhichcanonlybeobtainedbythedivineGracetogetherwith

thehumilityorrepentanceofaslaveorgreatestsinnerpermeatingcompletelytheirsouls.MayIobtainasincerehumilitytoloveGodandservemankind.Amen.GIFTSTOGOD


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DearestMother,youhavetaughtusthegenerosityforthepoorwithself-imposingsacrificeisthevoluntarypovertypurifyingoursoulsfromworldlydesires,isadelightandacceptablegifttoGodHimself.ButtheceaselessofferingtotheMightyGodshouldbeaheart-feltlovetoHimwhichisgiftofgold,continualprayerswhicharethegiftofincense,laborandmortificationwhichareconsideredasthegiftofmyrrhtotheIncarnateSavior.

Blessme,teachme,inspireme,yourservantanddisciple,inmyconstantofferingofgiftswithferventaffection,promptitude,andwithoutasingletraceofnegligentworks.Mother,intercedeformethegraceoftheholySpirittoinflamemyheartwithaperpetuallyburningloveforGod,illuminatingmysoulwiththedivineFaithandLightwhichtransformmyincessantandhumbleofferingsintothelaborofloveandgratitude.PrayformesothattheLordGodandourSaviorisalwaysandforevertheSubjectofallmypraisesandexaltations,theinspirationofmylovesothatIcanserveHimmostworthilyonalltheremainingdaysofmylife.Amen.PRAYERDURINGCHRISTMASSSEASON/BEFOREMASSMydearLordJesus,youaremyGodWhohadcondescendedtobecomeman,humiliatedwithpoverty,despised,unwelcomeandunknown,borninacave,laidinamanger,surroundedbybruteanimals,nursedbythepoverty-strickenmother,castoffbythefoolisharroganceoftheworld,maymyheartbedisengaged,freeofallearthlyaffectionstobereadytocelebratethemysteryofYourIncarnationandNativitywithaholypoverty,purehumility,andaferventloveoftheIncarnateGod.YouaretheCreatorofheavenandearth,Whohasnoneedfortheworld,hasopenlyabhorredandcondemnedthevainloftinessandprideoftheworld,mayInotloveitorbeenchantedbyit.MayIforgetallthatareoftheearth,gettheworldlyaffairsoutofsight,seeknothing,engagenothingexceptwhatcanhelpmetodetachmyselffurtherfromthis

sinfulworldanditsinhabitants.Realizingthatbeinggrantedtheunderstandingofwhichonlyafewwerechosen,IamboundtocooperatefullywiththeTruth.MayIchoosemyselfhumility,poverty,andindigenceasthespiritualteachingsontheWaytoeternallifeandthepowerfulmeanstoconductmylifeandtosubjectmyselfdrawnclosertotheloveofmyCreatorandRedeemer.MeditatingonYourearthlylife,OLord,meekinhumanitybutprofoundlylovinginDivinity,Yoursimplelivinganddyingonthisearth,maymyheartbeinspiredbyYourmosttenderLoveinordertoloveYouwithallmyheart.MayIstrivetobethankfulalwaystoYou,myLord,strivetomakeahumblereturnforYourgoodnessasifYouhadcometoredeemmealone.RememberhowblessedMotherhadheldYouashernewbornchildinherarmswiththemosttenderlove,reverence,fearandrespect,inadorationtowardtheLordofhosts,mayItreatthe

greatestSacramentoftheKindnessofGodwithmuchreverence.MaymyheartbemovedbythedivineLovefulloftenderness.MayIimitateandbecomelikeblessedMothertohavethesamesentimentswhilereceivingYouintomyheartintheMostVenerableSacramentoftheholyEucharist.MayIrealizeandbelievethatIhavereceivedandpossessedthesameGod-manJesusChristWhowasbornofhervirginwomb.DearLord,YouhaveexhortedthisgreatsinnerandservanttobecomelikeYourmostbelovedMotheranytimeIreceiveandpossessYouinsentimentsandinlovingattitude,alsotobecontriteinspiritinaccordancetomywretchednature.Grant


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mysteriesandBlessingsofRedemption.MayIbeoccupiedentirelywiththem,ponderandweighonthem,givethanksduetothemasifIwasthesolebenefactoranddebtortothegraces.Amen.

PRAYERFORHOLYPOVERTYMyLordandKing,greaterthanallthegifts,IofferYoumyLove.IofferYounowthemostacceptablegiftofall,myvoluntarypoverty.Maymyheartbebrokenandtoucheddeeplyinwitnessingpovertythroughouttheworld,theexploitationandindifferenceoftherichtotheirpoverty-strickenbrethrenswithwhomtheyshouldsharealltemporalricheswithlove.Lord,helpmetobegenerousandcharitabletoallYourpoorandlessfortunatechildren,especiallythosewiththedeprivedspirits.Helpmealwaystopartjoyfullyandmostreadilywithallmypossessionsforthesakeofthepoor,theworthysacrificeofferedtotheLord.Andifitispossible,inadditiontotheseworldlygifts,mayIlaborandsweatinhelpingthem.ButthemostprecioustoYouarealwayssouls,maymyceaselessofferislove,whichisgold;continualprayer,whichisincense;andthepatientacceptanceoflaborsandtruemortifications,whichismyrrh.IlongtooffertoYouallIpossesswithferventaffectionandpromptitude,withoutnegligenceandfear;fortheloveofYou,theloveofmybrothers,forreparationoftheirnegligence,formyownnegligentworks,forthosenotenlivenedbylove,forallsacrilegiousandunacceptablesacrificesintheeyesofYourMajesty.Inordertomakethoseincessantofferings,maythedivineFaithandLightcontinuallyinflamemyhumbleheart,maytheLordGodconstantlybetheSubjectofallmypraises,exaltations,andstimulusofmylove.MaymyheartbeboundtothedivineHeartofmyLordJesusChrist,andtotheSorrowfulImmaculateHeartofourMother,foreverandever.Amen.

PRAYEROFTHANKSGIVING/AFTERMASSIhumblyofferYouthanks,OLord,forallthebenefitswhichIunworthilyreceive,outofYourunboundingMercyandGoodness.MayIrepeattheverseofYourbelovedDavid,WhatshallIrendertheLordforallthethingsthatHehasrenderedtome.(Ps.15:12)In

suchsentiments,Iamhumiliatingmyself,prostratingmywholebeing,spirituallymysoul,considermyselfanuselessservantamongallYourcreatures,beforeYourdivinegloryandMajestyinwhichIamameredustofnothingness.Beingunworthy,undeserving,andofill-learningspirit,Iampoorlyfurnishedforgivingthanksandmakingpayment.Thus,withinsufficiencyandfilledwithmiseries,IoffertoYou,ourEternalFather,thelivingHostofYouronly-begottenSonWhomInow(longto)receiveandpossesswithinme,themostPreciousBodyandBloodofthelivingGod,themostPreciousGiftWhichismostpleasingtoYourEyes.MayIimitateDavidwhilesaying,I


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willtakethechaliceofsalvation;andIwillcalluponthenameoftheLord.(Ps.115:13)Again,IamcallinguponthePreciousNameoftheLord,offeringtheChaliceofsalvationtoworship,toadore,toglorify,toimplorethedivineMercy,togivethanks,andtoseekYourunboundingGraceinordertobringforthItsfruitsbydeepeningmydevotions,myprayers,mysacrifices,mylove,andmyservice.OMostHolyOblation!!TheLordof

Heavenandearth,theGodofmysoulandmyheart,giventomeinmypossessionastheransomformysinsandtheessentialfoodandlifeformysoul,mayIadoreYou,loveYou,thankYou,andimitateYouandourBlessedMotherinsufferingandjoy.Amen.LAMENTATIONONDEGRADATIONOFMENMyLord,Ibitterlycryinseeingsuchanoblecreatureasman,madeinYourlikenessandimage,allowinghimselftobedegradedanddefiledbyabominablepassionstothepointofsheddingtheinnocentbloodofthosewhocandonoharmtoanyone.IcrybitterlyinseeingthepurestbeautyofYourcreationsbeingdeformedtothepointofbeingdetestedandunrecognizedbyYou,ourbelovedFatherandCreator.Icrybitterlyovertheruinsofsomanysouls,thewasteandlossoftheBloodofYourmostholySon,pouredoutforthesalvationofmen.MayIguardagainstmyownpassions,which,aftermasteringtheheart,willsmotheritinlustorconsumeitwithwrathwhenevertheymeetanyopposition.Invokeinmeadeepfearforthisdangerlestitwouldslowlystranglemysoul.Helpmeinthepracticesofvirtuesbydyingtoallthatispassionateorpleasurabletosenses.IcannotbeafitinstrumentinthehandsoftheLordifIdonotcleanseallmyfaculties,freefromtheimagesofallcreaturessothattheydonotenterintomyheartdesires.Iwishthatallthings,exceptYouLord,allYourangelsandsaints,allheavenlythingsbemeaninglessornon-existenttome.MotherofGod,helpmeneithertolivenortodesirealifewithouttheLord.Amen.

PRAYERFORTHEHOLYINDIFFERENCEQueenofPeace,duringmysojournonearthandduringtheworksyouhaveenjoineduponme,mayyoublessmethatmyheartwillneverbetroublednormyspiritcastdown,blessmetobealwayspreparedtofulfillentirelytheWillofGod.Mother,givemefaithtoaccepttheunknowingsofGodsWill,strengthtoenduregreatersufferings,submissiontoobeytheLordfornofurtherreasonnecessarythanthattheLordCreatorsocommandsanddisposes.MayI,yourhumbleservant,lookforthismotivealone,learn

solelytopleasetheLord,withoutdistinguishingbetweenfortunateandunfortunateeventsandwithoutlookingtomyowninclinations.Grantmewisdom,OMother,sothatIcanadvanceaccordingtoyourwishandunderyourmaternalhand.MayIimitateyouinallthingstosatisfymyobligationandmylovetowardyourmostbelovedSonourLordJesusChristfromWhomIhavereceivedbothprosperitiesandadversitiesinthismortallife.MayIreceivealleventswithunmovedcountenance,equanimity,andpeaceofmind.Teachme,Mother,toattendtoallwithoutanyprejudiceorjudgmentaldisposition,accordingtothepreordaineddesignoftheAlmightyGod.MayIfulfillalltotheperfection


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ofHispleasure.AsktheLordtoforgivemeandstrengthenmetobeginagainanytimeIhavefailed.Guideme,teachme,protectme,blessme,OmybelovedMother,whomIlongtolovewithallmyheart,whomIamalwaysgratefulforgivingyourselftoustobesuchawonderfulandcaringmother.MayIlovinglyanddiligentlyfollowyourfootstepswithdocilitylikeyourinfantchildduringallthedaysofmylife.Amen.

LONGINGFORGODLord,ifYouwithdrawYourpresenceandintimacyfrommeinorderformetodrawdownYourblessings,makemyheartgrowfonderinYourabsence,makemylongingmoreintense,makemyheartdesirenothingelsebutYou,makemefearoflosingYouforever,makemeworkhardertopleaseYou,makemecrymanytearsformysins,makemysoulseekYoudayandnightlongingforthepastsweetnessandfavors,makemymindtofearYouandbegintowonderabouttheeternallifeandtoputmyhopeinYourmercy,makemelivealifelongabhorrenceofsinandsearchforeternalfelicityonly,makemerememberYouconstantlylestforgetfulnesswoulddeprivemeYouramiablepresenceforever,makeallmyphysicalneedsandwantsinsignificant,makemyheartrestlessuntilIfindYouagain,makemeplacemoretrustinYou,makemeseeYourdesigninmysorrows,makemebelievethatYouaremostdearandclosesttomyheartwhenYourloveseemsuntouchable,makemymindandheartrejectallearthlyinclinationsandtemptations,makeallthingsofmylifebecometrivialexceptcharityandsins,makemeseetheworldwithallitsvanitiesandfoolishness,makemeliveinconstantandholyfearoflosingeternallife,rejoiceinnothingexceptinYouuntilIobtainthefullpossessionofYou.Amen.

APRAYERFORPROTECTINGOURCHILDRENMydearestLordandMother,grantusparentsYourholyinspirationsandspecialhelptofightthespiritualbattlesandtoprotectouroff-springs.Blessourholypreachers,ministers,mentors.Preservetheholinessofourpriestsandreligious.BlessuswiththeknowledgeofthemysteriouseffectsandbenefitsofYoursacramentsespeciallytheHolyMassandholyRosaryordevotionstoBlessedMother.Helpustowalkinthewayofsalvation,therockybutnecessarywayofrighteousness.Helpustofightofftemptationsandsins,toseeclearlythatweareengaginginconstantspiritualbattlesinwhichwemustwintobewithYouinHeaven.Helpusparentstorecognizethe

vulnerabilityofourchildrenduetotheinfluenceofthedevil.Grantourchildrentheirspiritualpurifications,blessthemwithsufferingsifitisnecessarytopreservetheirsoulsinpurityandgoodness.Helpourlovedonestoovercomeevilrightatthebeginning,uprootoureviltendencywithYourlightandpower.Strengthenourvirtueofcharityasonlylovecanthwartevilforcesandfrustratetheirdemonicdesigns.HelpustomemorizeYourlawsandcommandsinourhearts,engraveontoourheartswithYourholyNameandthedoctrinesoftheholyGospelsothatwewillneverfailtobringthemtomindbeforeeveryactionandthoughtofourdailylife.Maywelaborwiththesame


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ceaselessvigilanceasourimmortalenemiesdo,fortheyneversleepnorrest,inpracticingthemeansofjustificationwhicharetheActsofthelivingFaith,trustfulHope,ardentLove,allcomingfromacontriteandhumbleheart.(Ps.50:19)Blessusandourchildren,dearestMotherMary.Amen.

EccoHomoLookintoHiseyetoseesadnessandanguishingpleatoconsole,LookintoHisHearttoseethirstandlongingtoofferlove,EmbraceHimasHeextendsHisarmsontheCrosstooffercompassion,NotonlyadoreHisDivinitybutalsolookatHisHumanitytoshedyourcontrition.Then,Lookintotheeyesofachildtoseehisvulnerabilityandfeartooffershelterandcomfort,Lookintohishearttoseethirstandlongingtoofferlove,Holdhistinyhandstofeelrejectionstoofferembrace,BeholdthesoulofGodtoseehisfragilitytoofferyourplea.IhaveencounteredmyLordinachild.MoreonblessedMothersTeachingTheLordGodinHissheergoodnessandinfinitemercydesiresallcreaturestobesavedandholy,deniesnoneofHisprovidentialcare,suppliesallwithLightsothattheycanallknowHimandliveaccordingtoHiscommands.Tosome,HegivesthegraceofbaptismandFaith,Hegrantsthesupernaturalgiftsofknowledges,divinefavorsandinspirationstoacquirevirtueswhichtheycannotachievewithoutheavenlyblessings.ButSatanalsoseeksthedestructionofsouls,andfrustratestheseworksoftheLord.Fromthemomentinwhichthemortalsbegintohavetheuseofreason,eachisfollowedbymanywatchful

andrelentlessdemons.AssoonassoulsraisetheirthoughtsandknowledgesinGod,thesedemonsseektorootoutthedivineseed,directtheirthoughtstosensualdesiresandpride,andvices,mostofall,suppressinsoulsallthemysteriesoftheRedemption,eternallife,thelifeofChrist,Hissufferings,thegreatestSacredMysteryoftheMass,andmanyotherspiritualdevotions.Thesamedemonswillinstillintoparentsabaseneglectfulnessandcarnallovefortheiroff-springs.Theyinstilltheclergy,religious,andteacherstocarelessnesssothatchildrenfindnosupportagainstevilineducation,findnospiritualtraining,virtues,Faith,prayers,anddevotions.Theyshallbecomedepraved,spoiled,losingsightofvirtuesandGod,acquiremanybadhabits,losingallinnocenceandgoodinclinationsonthewaytoperdition.

DOALLTHINGSINTHENAMEOFTHELORDMotherofmercy,itisyourlovingdesirethatallwillbefloodedwithgracesandtastethesweetnessoftheLordasyoudid.Letme,yourpoorestandmostafflictedchild,follow


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you.Offermeyourprotectionandhelp,intercedeformethehiddenmannawhichistodothewilloftheFather.MayIputoffalltheworksinstilledinmebymyhumanweakness;andbythetrueLight,mayIreceiveanddiscernontheworksinstilledinmebyyou,theredemptiveworks,theworksofyourbelovedSon,ourLordJesusChrist.MayIachievetheperfectbeautywhichtheLordseeksinme,thebeautymirroredafter

theSacrificialLambofGod.Engraveinmyheart,Mother,thatthemostpowerfulmeansofperfectionistheredemptivework,theworksperformedintheloveofGodandsouls.WheneverImustperformaninteriororexteriorwork,mayIcontemplatebeforehandwhetherwhatIamgoingtosayordowillcorrespondtothedivineWill,whetheritwillhonortheLordandbenefitmyneighbors.HelpmetobecertainofHisdesiresandimitateHimandyourselfmostperfectlytofurtherHiscauseandtoglorifyHisholyName.LetitbeinmenoreluctancetowardthegoodworksbutonlythedesiretoglorifyHimandimitateHimmostperfectlyespeciallyinHisPassionandsufferings.MayIonlyperformwhatisthemostpleasingandacceptabletotheeternalGod.MayIbecomemostindifferenttoanythingwhichdrivesmefurtherfromHim.MayallearthlythingscausemeonlyrestlessagonieswhileIamlongingforGod,myonlySourceoftruehappiness.Moreover,fromthisdayon,mayIbemindfulnottoundertakeanywork,nottospeakoreventhinkofanythingwithoutfirstseekingyourmotherlycounsel,askingyourpermissionandguidanceasmyMotherandTeacher.IgiveyoumanygratefulthanksforyourrepliesandintercessionsofthedivineLight.Amen.NOVENATOSAINTJOSEPHSaintJoseph,myfatherandlord,

TheanointedandmosttrustedguardianofourLord,mayweplaceourtrustinyou,ThemostesteemedspouseofblessedMother,mayIloveandrevereyouasshedid,ThemostnobleprinceofheavenlyCourt,prayformetobeworthyoftheroyalpriesthoodinprayingthedivineMysteryandinleadingmyfamily,TheglorioussaintofheavenlyJerusalem,prayformetobeholy,Themosteminentinsanctity,prayformysanctification,Themosthumbleandhidden,prayformetobehumble,ThemostdevoutsonoftheeternalFather,prayformetobeobedient,Themostkindhumanbeing,prayformetobegentle,Themostforgivingbetrothed,prayformetolovemyspouse,Themostdocileandsubmissive,prayformetosubduemypassions,

Themostangelicman,prayformetobechasteandpure,Themostfilledwithwondersandpraises,receivemyhighestveneration,Themostpowerfulintercessor,prayforoursalvation,ThegreatestFriendofGod,pleaseintercedeforus,Themostneglectedintercessorandsaint,forgiveourignoranceandirreverence,ThemostpersuasiveinPresenceofGod,prayforlesseningtheLordsjustHand,Themostworthyofloveamongsaints,receivemyloveandprayforourdeeperdevotion,


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Themostexcellent,fullestofprivileges,mayIrejoicewithyourblessedSpousetoadmiresuchanobility,Themosthelpfulofallsaints,cometouswithallournecessities,Themostvenerablebutleastrevered,maywepropagateagreaterdevotiontowardyou,Themostextraordinaryman,pleaseperformmiracleonus,humbleandinferior

creatures,Thetireless,mostunassumingworker,teachustovaluehardworksandlaborsfortheKingdomofGod,Themostamiableperfectionofgreatvirtues,makeusrighteous,Themostliberalgivinghand,showerdownfromtheThroneofGodmarvelousfavorsuponus,bothnowandatthehourofourdeaths.Amen.GREATVALUESOFREDEMPTIVESUFFERINGSTheAlmightyGodandFather,Youhaveplacedthehighestvaluesontothelabors,Passion,andDeathofYourDivineSonanduponthosewhoimitateandfollowJesusChristintheWayoftheCross.Knowingthis,BlessedMaryhadofferedherSontoGod,andbeggedtoaccompanyHimtodeathandpartookallHissufferings.MayInotabhortheresemblanceofChristssufferingsandblessedMotherssorrowsastheyarethetrueandhighestblessingsofthismortallife.MayIconsidermyownsufferingsinallformstobethemostpreciousgiftsthatIcanoffertotheLordbecauseofitscost.MayInotavoidlaborandsufferingastheyareroyalandsecureroadtoeternallife.ThosewhomHeloves,Hechastisesandafflicts(Prov.3:12)MayIbecomemoreworthyofHislovebyofferingmyredemptivesufferings.MaymyloveforHimbedeepenedonlybymygiftsofmortificationsandprayers.ToloveHim,Idesiretosuffermorefortheloveof

Him.TotrulyloveHim,howcanIliveincomfortsandcareswhilewitnessingmydivineLordsufferingforlovingallofus.InspiredbyGodandbecauseHehadwishedso,blessedMotheraskedherdivineSontodepriveherofallinteriordelightstofollowthefootstepsofHisbitterness.HowcanIenjoythisearthlylifeofcomfortswhenIseemyLordandmyMothergoingthroughCalvaryanew,withbloodandtears,withbrokenHearts.MyJesus,toimitateYourMothermostperfectly,IimploreYoutograntmethemostblesseddistinctionofbeingentirelylikeuntoYou,mostofall,insufferingsandderisionsofmyhumanconditions.Inthisresemblance,maymylifebecomemostspiritualandlesscarnalasafterall,sufferingsandsorrowsareoneofthemostpowerfulmeansofhumanpurification.BlessedMotherwaswillingtoforsakeall,eventhosedesiresmostdeartoherheart,deprivedherselfeverythingtoofferthemtoGodWhom

shelovedaboveallthings.Thus,thisisnotanexchangeofdestitutesorrowsbutofintenselovebeyondcomparison.MaymysufferingsbearefinementofmylovetoGod,alovewhichasksfornothingbutgiveseverythingtotheOneheloves.Sincesinsarecommittedduetodebasedindulgencesandrepugnanceofsoulstosufferingsandsorrows,theonlyremedyforsinfulsoulsissufferingitself.Andiftheyavoidsufferingandprefersins,therecoveryoftheirsoulisimpossiblesincetheyarealreadyweakandafflictedbysins.MayIprefersufferingsasthebettermedicineformyailingsouloverpleasures.MayintribulationIearnsympathyandmercyfromthejustJudge.Maybitter-


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sweetnessofsorrowandafflictiondissipatethesinfultemptationsoftheflesh,crushallconcupisciblepassions,humiliateprideandhaughtiness,subdueinclinationsofflesh,suppressearthlydesire,makejudgmentclear,purifytheheartandstrengthenthesoul,correctthemovementofheart,andmostofall,drawdownthedivineLoveandpityforthosewhoembracesufferingswithpatience,whoseektoimitateJesusandtoendure

theirsufferingsfortheloveofChrist,offertheirsacrificestoobtainblessedrichesforsinners.Thus,thosewhoflyfromsufferingsareinsane,thosewhoknownothingaboutitisfoolish.MayIdeemsufferingsastheopportunitiesforblessingsandpraises,forlovingGodwithamoreconstantwillwhichafeebleandfaintheartwillneverknow.Amen.DOVE-LIKESINCERITYOFTHELOVEFORBLESSEDMOTHERMyBlessedMother,amongallyourchildren,youhadlovedSaintJohnthemostduetohisdove-likepurityandhisdevotiontowardyou.IlongforthesamequalitiesevenIamawretchedsinnerincomparabletoSaintJohnbecauseIlongforthesamelovefromyou,becauseyouaremydearestmother.Haveagenerousmaternalaffectiontowardme,Mother.TreatmeasoneofyourmanychildrenandoneoftheleastworthyservantsoftheLordasthatiswhatIam.BemyIntercessorandAdvocateafteryouhaveglancedatmypoverty,uselessness,andweakness.Iwilltrytooffermyservicesinreturn,trytoimitatetheholysaintmostperfectlytopleaseyou.ButhowcanIdoanythingrightwithoutyourhelp?Givemestrength,Mother,tofulfillallyourcommandswithoutfailingattheleastdetail.BlessmeasIsetoutthreegoalsformyspiritualadvancementsaccordingtoyourwishes:laboruntilallself-lovedieswithinme;suppressalleffectsoftheoriginalsinuntilallearthlyinclinationsextinguish;andseektorestoredove-likesincerityandsimplicitybyhatingallmalice.Iwilltrytoliveanangeliclifeinorderto

makemyselfaworthydwellingtotheholySpiritbecausethecondescenceoftheMostHighissogreat,somagnificent,furnishingsoulswithHismajesty,wonders,withLight,graces,andunderstandings,morefittoanangelthantomuchcoarserhumannature.MayIbeacquiescenttothedivinegraceinworks,thoughts,andspeech.MayIthriveforandcherishacontinualaffectionanddesiretopleaseyou,mymostsorrowfulandbelovedMother.MayIbeattentiveandpromptlyheedyourcounselsandcommands.MayIfixmyeyesandmycontemplationonyoubesidesourLordinordertoknowandexecutewhatyouplanforme.Mother,pleaseprayformeandblessmesothatallmyheartdesirescanberealized.Amen.BeatitudeinHonorofBlessedMother

BlessedarethosewhoseekthemostkindandpowerfulintercessionofourBlessedMotherMARY.BlessedarethosewhofearthejudgmentsoftheMostHighGod.BlessedarethosetowhomthesecretsofGodarebeingrevealed.BlessedarethosewholongtobecomethebeloveddisciplesofChrist.BlessedarethosewholoveBlessedMotherandreceivemercyandkindnessfromher.


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BlessedarethosewhorecognizeandvenerateblessedMothersroleinsharingtheDoloriousPassionandDeathofhermostbelovedSonourLordJesusChrist.BlessedarethosewhoobeythecommandsofourLordinacceptingHisbelovedMothertobetheirown.Blessedarethosewhosepurityexceedsthatofanangelasitishermaternalwish.

Blessedarethose,bysuchapurity,havebecomeherdearestchildren.Mother,havemercyonusandblessus.Amen.THEBENEFITSOFTHEBLESSEDSACRAMENTDearLord,mayIcastmyselfintotheseaofYourPassionandDeath,directallmybeingwithallmypowerofmyheartandsoulinmeditatingupontheignominiesandsorrowsoftheSonoftheEternalFatherinHisDeathandtheCrossformen;andalsoinexaminingmydoingsorlackofdoingsinconnectionwithHisbitterPassion.Teachmethisscience,OMother,byfirstdetachingmyselfentirelyofhumanandearthlyaffectionsandofmyownself,soasfreelytofollowthefootstepsofChristindestitutionandpoverty.Inthesamethought,whatahorriblecrimeintheeyesoftheLord,ofBlessedMother,ofallangelsandsaints,thatwedespiseandneglectthefrequentreceptionoftheholyCommunion,andthatweapproachtoreceiveHimwithoutmuchpreparationandferventdevotionatMass.MayIimitateBlessedMother,YourmostpureandgloriousMother,inherpurifyingherselftoreceiveYou,theholyofallholies,byincreasingferventactsoflove,humility,andgratitude.ShowmewhatImustdotomakemyselfmorefitfortheBeautyoftheDivinityandsacredHumanityofthemostholySonofGod.ThereisnoexcuseformeontheJudgmentDayifIneglectthisplenitudeofgiftsoftheMostBlessedSacramentorreceivethesegiftspoorly.MayIseekandlaborforthisheavenlygiftsinplaceofworldlypleasuresanddeceitfullife.Amen.

PRAYERFOREUCHARISTICDEVOTIONSAlmightyGod,openourhardenedandstonyheartstoattainatrueunderstandingofthesacredMysteryandthedivineandinfiniteBlessingsoftheHolyEucharist.RemovethescaleofhumanrationalismfromoureyestoseeYourPresencewiththeeyeofFaithinordertopossesstheEternalGodinthetruehumanFleshandBlood.GrantusthetrueunionbetweenGodandman,betweenthedivineandmortalsnotwithstandingourlowliness.BlessuswithallthesanctifyingeffectoftheheavenlyManna.Maywetaste

thesweetnessoftheOmnipotentGod,HispowerandHislovesothatourheartswillbefullysatisfiedanddesirenothingelse.BythepreciousgiftofYourself,grantusstrengthandhealthtocounterweaknessandpassionswhich,unguarded,cansuccumbthelifeofasoul.GrantustheprivilegesandblessingstoreceiveYoufrequentlyinordertoovercomeanddefeatthedemonicforces.PlaceusatthedisposalofourbelovedLordJesuscompletelyaswebecomeoneinHimbytheholyCommunion.Mayourheart,soul,andbodybecomethetempleoftheEucharisticLordsolongaswefollowHiscommandsinlovingGodandlovingoneanotherasChristhaslovedtheChurch.Even


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LuciferwillfleefromHispresenceinasinfulsoullikeme.InflictinmyheartadeepsorrowformygreatinjuryIfrequentlycausetheLordbybeingforgetfulinreceivingHimwithduereverence.MayweputfearinthedevilsheartbyreceivingourLordJesusworthilyanddevoutly,alsobytryingtopreserveourselvesinpurityandholinessuntilthenextHolyCommunion.MayIliveconstantlywiththenoblestintentionfromoneHoly

Masstoanother.Helpmeconstantlyawareofthedemonicsnareinmakingusforgetful,distracted,andindifferenttoreceivingtheBodyandBloodofChrist.GrantusmultitudeofgracesinordertoreceiveHolyCommuniondaily,toseekallthepossiblemeanstopreserveourselvesingooddispositionsfromoneHolyCommuniontoanother,conformingtotheWillofGodandthewishesofBlessedMother.ThisistheswordweshouldusetofightthespiritualbattleforGod.Causeustoweep,ourheartstorninsorrowinwitnessingthedemonsheapingafflictionsupontheChurchandnationsduetothelackofweaponswhichcanonlybeobtainedbytheEucharisticdevotionsespeciallytheholyMass.Lord,bemercifultous.Donotenrageatus,Catholics,forourimmeasurabletransgressionsbynotreceivingYourpreciousBodyandBloodwithoutacontriteandhumbleheart,especiallyafteralivelyandgrandFaithisbeinghandeddowntousfromtheApostlesorpropagatedthroughtheCatholicChurch.ForgiveusforanequallygraveoffensebyneglectingtoaskblessedMotherforamuchneededpowerfulintercessiontoassistatMassandtoreceiveholyCommunionworthily.Amen.LOVEISSCHOOLOFSUFFERINGMotherofLove,nothingourLord,yourbelovedSon,desiresmorethansufferinganddyingtosaveus.Thus,IcannotaskanythingintheHolyNameofJesuswithoutimitatingHisPassion.TobeembracedinHisarms,IhavetoembraceHisCrossandnottoseekimmediateconsolations.Toliveacontemplativelife,Ihavetomasteralife

ofmortifications,alifecenteringontheCalvaryoftheHolyMassbeingprayedwiththefullnessoflove,contrition,adoration,andgratitude.JustastheCrosswasexpressedasthefullnessofthedivineLove,maywecelebrateMassbeyondanyhumanformalitiesandlimitations,humanconventionsandwisdoms,humanrationalismandstandards,butonlywiththesincereprofusionoflove.Toreachthesummitofloveandperfections,Imustconquerallthepeaksandvalleysofhumanshort-comings,weaknesses,andadversities.ToattendthebridalBanquet,Isubmitmyselfasaservantwhoonlydeservestoserve,butnottobeseatedatthesametablewithhisLord.Eternalrestisnotattainableforthosewhoundulylaborforit,likeasonnotimitatinghisFather,adisciplenotfollowinghisMaster,aservantnotaccompanyinghisLord,achildofGodwhoisnotwillingtotracethefootstepsofJesusandMotherMary.Theschoolof

sainthoodistheschoolofsufferinglove.Lovewithoutsufferingisself-love,sufferingwithoutloveismeaninglessself-pity.MayIdenymyself-lovetooffertheLordthemostsincerelove.Lord,grantmeYourSpirittoreceivetheBreadoflifemostworthilysothatmysoulshallbecomeinseparablefromYou,sothatmyheartshallburnbrightlywiththeloveforonlyYou.MayImeditateonhowYouhavelivedinYourdivinityandsufferedinYoursacredhumanitytogetherwithblessedMotherwhohadsharedfullytheignominiousCross.YouaretheWay,theTruth,thelife,andIdonotwanttocometotheFatherexceptthroughYourderidedhumanity.Amen.


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theLifeandDeathofherbelovedSonoutofherinmostmemories.Maymysoulimmerseinthesameimmenseseaofsorrows,tasteherbitternessanddrinkhertears.TheLordAlmightyhasexaltedherforherfaithfulnessandsacrifices.HegrantsthesamegracesandfavorsinsmallerscalestoallHispredestinedchildren,allowsthemtoexperiencetheefficacyofthedivinegracesandaspirationstowardspiritualandeternal

things,butHedoesnotsparethemofthehardshipsandsufferingsofthismortallife.MayIhopefornoworldlyrichesorcomforts,rejoiceinGodmySaviorinallcircumstances,neverforgetallthebitter-sweetmemoriesinwhichaworthysacrificewasofferedtoGod,advancesteadilytowardheavenlyKingdomandhome,daybyday,littlebylittle,puttingeverythingbehindwhileapplyingallspirituallearningsintopractice.Amen.ACTOFCONSECRATIONMydearestLordJesusandmydearestMother,todayIconsecratemyselfasYourtruedisciplebydenyingmyself,strippingmyselfbareofallearthlydesires.Ideterminetoestrangemyheartfromallaffectionstowardcreaturesandcreatedthings,wishnopossessionoracceptanceforanypurposesoruses.AlldaylongIwillmeditateontheCrossasitistheonlytruewayoflifeasYouYourselfhavechosenit.IwanttofollowYourbloodydivinefootstepsontheWayoftheCrossbecausesofewwanttodisposethemselvestosufferings.IonlywanttoloveYouinlaboriousexertionsandadversitiesofmyflesh.MayIactagainstmyhumancarnalnaturetogainthehiddenfruitsofspirit.IdesiretobeawarriorforChristagainsttheforgetfulnessoftruths,againstseekingindulgencesofpleasureandworldlyhonors,againstthetendenciesofflyingfrominjuriesandstrivingafterriches,againstcondemnationofpovertyanddreadingmortifications.Mother,makemeawareofthedangerousdeceitofself-love,beinghalf-

heartedfollowerofChrist,whoonlyexertshimselfsofarashisfleshycomfortsallow,oronewhoabidestheLordscommandsaccordingtotherulesofcommoncivility,humanmorality,orsocialcourtesy,oronewhodeniesnothingagainsthisownwillorplacesallpracticesofso-calledvirtuesorself-imposedperfectionsincertainprudence,guidance,orhumanprinciplesinsteadoftheloveofGodandofhisneighbors.MyRedeemerleftmemanyremediesagainsteternalruins,maytheynotbewastedorneglected.MydivineDoctorgrantsmemedicine,mayIbecuredofthesicknessofhumannature.MygoodTeacherhastaughtmehowtoovercomethedemons,flesh,andmyself.MayIbeagood,faithfulstudentwhohaslearntthattheultimatevictorycanonlybegainedbytheCross,bylabor,penances,mortifications,acceptanceofcontempt,sacrifices,charity,joy-giving,trueloveofGodandforsouls,bypracticesofChristianvirtueswhicharethe

characteristicsofthosewhotrulyloveHim.Amen.LIFECRUCIFIEDWITHCHRISTDearestMother,intercedeformethegraceenablingmetoseek,withallthepowerofmymindduringmywholelife,toremembertheCrucifixionofourPreciousLord.Asmy


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PRAYERTOTHEHOLYSPIRITMyGodtheHolySpirit,sogreatisYourloveasYouareLove,theLoveofourFatherandofHisbelovedSon.DrawYourhumbleservanttoYourself,enclosemyspiritandsoulinYourimmenseLight,letmeshareYourdivineperfections,enrichmesothatI

canserveYouinthemannerYouhavefirstdesignedformylot.CometomeasYoudidupontheapostlesandtheearlyheroicChristians,conferonmethesamefavorsandgiftsasIampledgingtoYoutobeafaithfulchildoftheChurch,oftheLightandoftheGospelsolongasIlive,withYourhelp.OmyLord,helpmetopreparemysoulandmyhearttoreceiveYouandYourblessings,tobealwaysfaithful,humble,sincere,pure,andeagerathearttoreceiveYou.MakeYourdwellinginme.ShineuponmesothatIwillbecapableoflovingasthereisnoloveforthosewholiveindarkness.Withoutradiance,therewillbenolove.MayIbeconstantlyinthestateofgracetoreceivethedivinegraces,thepreciousgiftsfromYouwhichIdesiressomuch.Teachmehowtobeworthy,tobemostsuitableinreceivingthemwithfulleffects.Hearmysignsofaspirations,OLord.Enkindlemysoul,enlightenmyspirit,consumemyheartandmywholebeingwithYourdivineFiretopurgeoutallcarnaldesiresandinferiordebasenatures,purifymeandraisemetoanewexistence,union,andparticipationwithGodinworship.Amen.PRAYERFORTHECHURCHDearLord,yourholydesireisalwaysforthesalvationofallYourchildren.ThatisalwaysYourmysteryofthepredestinationofsouls.SincetheeffectsandbenefitsofourLordsRedemptionisoverflowingandcopious,sufficientofthesalvationofallcreaturesevercreated,mayYourChurchbesaved.SincethedivineTruthoftheholyGospelwas

madeknowntoallbutwehavenotheeded;remedyforsinsgivenbutwehadrejected;interiorinspirationsurgedbutwehaveshutourheart;havemercyonusaswearesohardenedatheart,deepinmiseriesandsins.Saveus,OLord,becausewearesinners,blindedandunguidedwithoutshepherds,unmatchedagainsttheevilones.Instillinoutheart,firstandforemost,thefearoftheLord,evenbyYourJusticeifthisisthelastresorttosaveoursouls.Lord,grantusYourclemencyandforgivenessasweareYourchildren.BythesorrowfulPassionandDeathofourLordJesusChrist,havemercyonus.Bytheblood-mingledtearsofblessedVirgin,havemercyonus.YoulowlyservantrealizesthatwehavedespisedYourwarnings,abusedYourGoodness,committedmaliceandvengeance,buthebegsYoutomultiplyYourabundantgracestowardfewworthysouls.Yourhumbleservantalsorecognizesthatwithoutpenance,thereshallbe

nograce;withoutreformnopardon;withoutpardonnoglory;butforthesakeofthefewrighteousones,withholdnomercyfromusall,OLord.ButgrantusYoursavinggracetoYourChurchsothatfromafewsparks,thedivineFirecanberekindledtopurifythewholeChurch.Amen.EARNESTDESIRESOFAMARIANDISCIPLE


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DearestandMostBlessedMother,teachmetoperceiveallthings,notthroughmyownsenses,butthroughyou,thehumanwisdomoftheeternalGod.Remindmetoactwithprudence,deliberateconsiderationsandcounsels,notimmediatelyreactingtocircumstances.HelpmetogrowspirituallysothatImightconquerallanimalpassions

andinclinationsinordertoliveinrighteousnessandwiththecapacityofreason,withdivineenlightenmentinsteadofimpulsesofpassion.MayIalwaysconsiderinjuriesandpainsofothersfirst,notmyownsufferings,andalsomakethelatterbecomethesourceofmyloveandredemptiveofferingstoGod.MayIneverseekvengeanceagainsttheotherswrong-doingsbutforgivenessandcompleteandtotalsubmissiontotheWillofGod.MayIusetheshieldoffraternalcharitytodefendmysoulfromtheattackofthedevilandhisworldlycohortswithconcupiscenceoftheeyes,movementofflesh,prideandself-interests.MayInotfollowthediabolicdarknessaslight,bitternessofpassionassweet,deadlypoisonofvengeanceandcriticismasmedicineofmysoul,earthlyignoranceandblindnessaswisdom.Pleasehelpme,Mother,toguardmyemotions,toslowlyresolveineverything,tocompletelygovernmeonsensesorsensiblematters,totakeimmediatecounselwithyou,toseektheLightfromthecommunicationwithGod,toseekguidancefromtheHolySpirit,toseekadvicesformsuperiorsandteachers,toconsidereventheadvicesfromtheyouthorinferiorsasmoresecurethanmyownunderstanding.Mostofall,helpmetoresistmypassionsinordertoapplyaChristianfraternalcharityinallthings,oftentodotheoppositesorbearwithpatienceandkindnessinallcircumstances,andneverlosethesightoftheLordsPassionandDeathandyourownCross,forthesememorieswillbringoutdeeperrepentancewhichinturnbringaboutmoreferventloveinme.Iloveyou,Mother.Prayforus.Amen.ONREDEMPTIVEPRAYER

DearestMother,IpraythatIwillputforwardsincereandutmosteffortsinprayersandpetitions,insufferingsandsacrifices,forthesalvationofsouls,inordertoimitateyoumostperfectlyandinordertoloveGodinrealservice,notjustlipservice.MayIbemostwillingtosufferalltheLordsendsmeforthiscause,prayandlaborconstantlytopreventsinsinmyneighbors.MaythecauseofsavingsoulsconsumemysoulasIequateittotheloveofGod.MayInotlosefaithinprayingbutpersevereinmyeffort.MayIreturntoprayeragainandagainregardlessofmyphysicalinclination,outofmyardentloveformyRedeemerandforyou,outofardentcharityformybrethrens.TheMostHighGodisalwaysmovedbythiskindofcharitywhichisreservedforHimandforasinnersneighbors.MayIbeardentlyburntwiththelovetosavesouls,tostopsins,todefeatand

frustratethedemonsandtheirplans.TheLorddoesnotdesirethedeathofasinner.(Ez.33:11)Hewillstosavethemall.IpraythatthisholyWilloftheMostHighbedoneinallmen,allthings,atalltimes.InordertoseektheLordsfullattentionandinclinationuponmypetition,Imustbeearnestinmyrequestsandexertallmyeffortstopreservemyself,toshowthatafterexertingmywholestrengthandwill,IpleadforHisassistance,justasadrowningmanbeggingforarope.Irealizethattemptationsandpassionsarealwaysstrongduringmylifetimetoinducemeintosinbutthereisnomeritifthereisnostruggle,Ibegyou,Mother,toremindmethefollowingpointswithacutepains,agonies,


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andsorrowsanytimeIfailyouandourLord:1)yoursorrowsandtearscryingforthelossofsoulsandyourburningdesiretostopalltheoffensesagainsttheLord;2)yourdesiretoreceivejoyfromyourchildrenanddiscipleswhomyoupersonallyteachallmysteriesandwisdoms;3)yourholyandimmensedesiretopleaseyourdivineSonandaccomplishHisholyWill;4)yourgreatestdisappointmentonmysinningafterIamso

blessedwithgracesandknowledgeoftheTruth.MayIponderallthesepointsinmyheart,bealwaysvividlyenlivenedinmysoulandmymindinordertoinspiremyselftodogood,toservetheLordwell.MayIrememberwellyourteachings,yourcounsels,yourmaternalcare,yoursorrow,yourtears,theGiftofSacrificeofyoubelovedSon,HismostpreciousBodyandBlood,HisbloodyPassionandSufferings,HisignominousDeathontheCross.MayIofferHimmanygratefulandworthyreturns.Amen.THEINTERPRETATIONOFOURFATHERPRAYERDearLord,bytheinspirationandintercessionoftheBlessedVirginMother,mayIfeelobligedatalltimestocareforallYourchildrenasallmybrothersandsistersofthesameeternalFather.MayIbemorewillingtoassistintheirsalvationsbymyunceasingprayersandsupplications.MayImyself,whoisnourishedbytheChristianFaithandbenefitedbyYourliberalHand,bemoregenerousinhelpingmylessfortunatebrethrentoknowandtoloveYou,tointercedeforthemthesamedivinegraceandmercythatYouhaveliberallybestoweduponthisungratefulcreature.MayIfollowthelawofourLordJesusChristinsharingallmytemporaladvantagestomyunfortunatebrothers.MayIseeknotthelifeofease,butthelifeofcaresandtrueearnestlabortofurtherYourkingdomonearth,toeaseotherssufferings,andtosavesouls.MayIbemoreconcernedwiththeruinoftheflockofChrist,whoaredesertedandwanderingwithoutshepherds.MayIbemotivatedindefeatingourinfernalenemieswithnoregardofmy

ownwell-beingorcarnalinterests.MayservingYouandYourglorybetheconstantpraisesuponmylips,seenthroughmyactionsandlabor.MayYourcausepresentlyneglectedbecarriedoutwithmoreferventdedication.MayIreceiveYourgraceandstrengthtobringsoulsbacktoYourpossession.MayIdisregardmyowninterestandpreservationbutrelytotallyonYouandliveforYoualone.MaymyheartbebrokenwhilewitnessingtheTruthbeingobscured,avariceunbridled,theBloodofChristtroddenunderfoot,thefruitsofRedemptionheldincontempt.MayIplungemywholebeingandmyexistenceintoYourservicewhilerealizingthatnotmanywishtorisktheirowncomfortandinterestinordertosavewhathascostourSaviorHisBloodandHislife.MayImakeuseoftheholycharityandmyfreewill,withmyutmostcapabilityforthesakeofsoulsandforthesakeofYourandblessedMothersPassion.MayIturnYour

agonyintojoywithmysacrifices.MayIbringYoucomfortinmylaboring.MayIadoremyLordandKinginfollowingHimtogleansomeremaininggrapesandgrainsinHisFieldofharvest.MayIalwayshearblessedMotherswordsechoedinmysoul,Howitispossible,mychild,tohaveatrueloveformydivineSonandformeifyoufindconsolationandrestinyourheartatthesightofthelossofsouls,whichHeredeemedbyHisBloodandIhavesoughtwithblood-mingledtears?MayIweepinsteadoverthegreatlossofsoulsandthecalamitiesthreateningtheChurch.MayIbecomesorrowfultomeritYourmercifulinclinationuponus.MaymylamentationbecomesodeepthatI


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findnoreliefexceptinafflictionsforthesakeoftheLordWhomIloveaboveallandWhostillcarriesHisCrossalone.MayIfindstrengthtopraywithoutceasingforblessedMothersintercessionforthesalvationofmybrothers.MaythelaborsandtribulationssenttomebenotobstaclesbutthemanifestationsofHisdivineWillformetohelpmybrothersacquiringthepossessionofChrist.MayIpersevereinholinessandpurityto

recompensesometheinjuriescausedbytheotherssinsandmyown.MayIdefendthesoulsinperilinpurityandFaith,forthehonorandgloryofGodandforHisheavenlyKingdom.DearestMother,pleaseblessme.Amen.ACQUIESCENCETOTHEGRACEOFCONVERSIONOLord,inclineuponmewithYourbountytopardonthisgreatsinner,toraisehimup,restorehiminfriendshipandgrace.Inmypart,IpraytocooperateandrespondperfectlytoYourcall.MysoultheLordwakesupandurgesonbyHisdivineinspirationandhelp,mayIpersevereinjustificationbybeginningandfinishingmylife-longconversiontotallyinspirit,notinflesh.MayIimitateSaintPaulinearnestlyimploringYou,Lord,whatisitThouwishtodowithme?and,WhatshallIdoforThee?Rebukeme,OLord,ifIdonotproclaimthissincerelywithmywholeheart,ifIretainoccasionallysomeloveofmyself,ofhonor,ofearthlypossessions,ofsensualpleasuresandcomforts,ofsomeoccasionsofsin.Butdoliftmeupagain,Lord,whenIstumbleandfallforIamweakandfeeble.MayIcooperatefullytoYourcall,departfromallandentirelyfromallmyevildispositionsandself-seeking,butplacingmyselfentirelyatYourservice.Withasincerityofacontriteandhumbleheart,InowrenouncemyownfreewillanddelivermyselftoYou,OGod,resolvefromthismomentforwardtopermitnoneofmyfacultiesofmindorsensetoservetheanimalorsensuallife.MayIserveYouinwhatevermannerordirectionYouplease,readytoexecuteYourWillwithoutdelayor

question.Purgemyheartofallimpurities,insincerities,reluctance,andinconstancy.Forgiveme,Lord,asIfallshortofYourexpectation,butwithYourmanifoldwondrousfavors,IwillstrivetoserveYou.MayIcompletelyforgetthevisible,apparent,anddeceitfulworld,andrepeatveryoftenwithmyheart,Lord,whatdoThouwishtodowithme?,resistmyowndesire,andseeksolelytheWillofGod.Amen.(FeastofConversionofSaintPaul,1-24-08)

THEBATTLECRYDearLord,toglorifyYouinbattle,topreservemyselfingrace,IdesireblessedMothersconstancyandinvinciblefortitudewithwhichshevanquishedthedemons.Inrealizingthathumannatureissubjecttocontraryandoppositeinclinations,pronetofatigueandlukewarmness,IimploreYourgracetopracticevirtues,tofrustratetheevilones,tocombatforvulnerablesouls,tobevictoriousinlong-enduringtireandlabor,allforthe


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loveofYou,myLordandSavior.ItrulybelievethatYoufaithfullysupportmyweaknesswithYourgraceandStrength,therefore,itisinexcusableformetoretreat.ToretreatistobetrayYou,tobehavelikeanunbelieverwithoutFaith.MayImarchforwardonthestraightpathofholyduty,humblybutforcefully,calmlyandconstantly,thwartingoffalldiabolicastutenessandsuggestions,bentofmyownpassionsandsentiments,sensible

pleasuresordispleasures,disagreeablenessofmortificationsandhardships.MayIhavenoregardformyhealthandlifeexcepttheeternalsalvationofothers,sodeartoYou.MayInotbeworldly-mindedasitisveryabominableinYoursight.IfIamweakindoinggoodbutstronginevil,Ihadbecomethedevilsslave.IfIdisregardthelawsandcommandsofGod,Ihadassistedthedevilindestroyingmankind,inbluffinghisprideblasphemy,andfuror.Imustnotbetardyintheworkofsavingsouls,oreagerinslidingtowardthehellishabyss.HelpmetoprofessalifeofperfectionafterdulyconsideringallthehardshipsattachedtosuchalifeassweetofferingstoGod.Idetestingivingthedevilmanyvictoriesintemptations,Idespisehishaughtypride,mayIbefaithfultoYou,neverbetrayordenyYou,orcauseYouandourMotheranysadness.Makemestrongandfervent,OLord,inprayersandpetitions,andintears.MayIrelyintheholySacramentsasthemostpowerfulmeanstodriveawaythedemonsfrommyselfandfromsoulswhomIprayfor.MaytheMostBlessedSacramentoftheholyEucharist,frequentlyreceivedwithmuchveneration,devotion,andpiety,bethemostpowerfulweaponstoinstillthegreatestterrorsandagoniesonthedemonsinordertowinsoulsoverYourcamp.Lord,grantmethegracetomagnifythehiddeneffectoftheBodyandBloodofYourDivineSon,ourLordJesusChrist,toshinethebrightestLightovercomingtherecedingdarknesswhichcoversthissinfulworld.Queenofmartyrsandsaints,pleasehearoursincerepetitionandprayforus.Amen.PRAYERFORPRIESHOOD

DearestMother,pleaseforgivemeformymonstrousabominationsIhavecommittedingivingnoorinsufficientreverencetoourpriestswhoaretheanointedrepresentativesandministersofJesusourLordonearth.MayIlearntotreatallpriestsoftheMostHighwithutmostholyreverence,humanesteemandrespect.MayIsupportthemandtheirministrybymyaffectionandprayers.Ipraythattheirholypovertyandheaven-mindedlifeandconductwillbethesourcesofinspirationtoallChristians.Ipraythatallworldlyricheswillhavenoholdontheiropinionsanddisposition,andmostofall,ontheirspiritualdignitywhichisordainedbyGodHimself.MayIservethemwheneverbeingcalledasmytruemasters.Iwilltry,Mother,tomakeupforourfaultsasfaraspossibletorestorethedignityofthepriesthood.Iwilladorethehandswhichconsecratethe

commonbreadandwine,whichelevatethepreciousBodyandBloodofourRedeemer.MayIalwaysrememberyourwords,GreatwasmydignityoftheMotherofGod;yetIoftenprostratemyselfattheir(priests)feetandconsideritagreathappinesstokissthegroundonwhichtheytrod.Mother,pleaseblessourbelovedpriests.Mayeachoneofthembeendearedasmytruefathertome.Amen.


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DOTHISINREMEMBRANCEOFMEMydearestLordJesusanddearestMother,throughoutmylife,IshouldgratefullyrememberallthedetailsoftheWorksofRedemptionofourLordJesusChrist,HisPassionandHisDeath.ImustenvisionmyRedeemeragonizingandofferingHis

SacrificeontheCross.MaymysoulbeimmersedinthevastoceanofanguisheswhilemeditatingandrelivingthelastHouroftheLordsmortallife,withallitsintensesufferings.Iearnestlydesirethisknowledge,vividvisionsandintensefeelingstocomfortYou,myLordandmybelovedMother,forthemonstrousforgetfulness,indifference,andingratitudeofmenontheincomprehensiblebenefitsandeffectsofourLordsRedemptiveSacrifice.Forgetfulnessoffavorsandgiftsisaclearproofofcontempt.Thus,IbegYourforgivenessasmysoulstoopssinfullyandshamefullybeforeYouformylackofdevotionandgratitude.WhatcanIdotorepaytheLoveofourheavenlyFatherWhohasdeliveredHisonly-begottenSontodeathforoursake,thesakeofunworthyanddespicablesinners?IwouldmeritaneternaldamnationinhellforthisgreatoffensealoneifnotforHisunboundingmercyandkindness.MayIpiouslycherishthememoryoftheholiestPassiontoextinguishthecontemptandpridethedevilandhiscohortshavewhilelavishingtheirblowsuponthepoorsoulswho,likemyself,haveignoredanddisregardedassignificanttheSufferingsandDeath,theCrossandRedemptionofourLordandSavior.Maymysoulplungeitselfintotheabyssofsorrows,repentance,anguishes,andlovetodopenanceformydreadfuloffenseandifIcould,IwouldbegourSaviorandourmostSorrowfulMotherundeservinglythegraceformysinfulandignorantbrotherstobekeenlyawareoftheirmonstrousignoranceandlackoflovingdevotions.Helpme,ahelplesscreature,tostopthisoffensebykeepingmyselfpure,chaste,andmoremeritabletoGodfromoneholyCommuniontothenext.GrantmethemeansanddedicationforpurificationofmysoulandbodyinordertoimploreeffectivelythedivinegraceandalsotoexemplifythelifeofafaithfulservantandofatrueChristiantomymisguidedorunguidedneighbors.DearestMother,blessmeto

fortifymywillinthepracticeofvirtues.GrantmethedivineLighttolongfornothingbuttheBodyandBloodofChristasnobodybutHimselfisworthyandpreciousformentopossess.InowaskalltheangelsandsaintsintheheavenlyCourttohelpmeinprayingtheholyMassinthemostglorifyingandpraise-worthymannertotheAlmightyGod,andtoreceivethepreciousBreadofHeavenmostreverentlyandlovingly.IpresentmyselfspirituallybeforetheThroneoftheMostHighwithheaddown,heartopen,spiritfilled,loveoutpouring,mywholebeingcompletelyemptiedtobegHimsolicitouslyandremorsefullyformercyandforgiveness.Lord,havemercyonme,awretchedsinner.Mother,intercedeforme.Amen.LIVETHEMASS:

DoThisinRemembranceofMeReceiveMyEucharistinremembranceofMe.ReceiveMypeopleinmemoriesofMe.FeedthemformemoriesofMe.ClothethemformemoriesofMe.ShelterthemformemoriesofMe.HelpthemformemoriesofMe.


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LovetheminmemoriesofMe.ForgivetheminmemoriesofMe.LeadtheminmemoriesofMe.TeachtheminmemoriesofMe.

ConsoletheminmemoriesofMe.SaddenedwiththeminmemoriesofMe.CryfortheminmemoriesofMe.PrayfortheminmemoriesofMe.AndrememberthatIlovethemandInowpleadforthem.MEDITATIONONMOSTUNFORTUNATESOULSWoetothosewhoignorethehourofdeath,WoetothosewhodonotmeditateontheJudgmentCourtoftherigorousJudge,Woetothosewhoareforgetfuloftheeternallife,Woetothosewhoaredeceivedbythedemonswithabsurdfallaciesofatheism,ofnon-existenceofhellandeternalpunishments,Woetofoolwholiveswithoutthethoughtofdeath,Woetotheblindwhodoesnotbelieveintheeternityofhissouls,Woetothosewhohavereceivedmuchandpaidlittleastheiraccountsmustbepaidinfull,astheJudgehasbeenliberaltothem,WoetothosewhowillstandbeforeHimempty-handed,Woetothosewhohavebeencarelesswiththeirgiftsandtalents,theyshallhavetopayinfullfortheirindiligenceandindifference.TheyshallhavetopayinfullwhattheyowetotheirGod,whichistoutilizetheirblessings,tolivetheirlivesthebestinalltimesandallcircumstanceswithoutanyforgetfulness,intermission,orcarelessnessofthedivine

generosities.Havemercyonme,OLord,formyshort-comings.MostholyandsorrowfulMother,prayforus.Amen.PRAYERFORAHOLYDEATHDearestMother,youaretheImmaculateConception,bornwithouttheeffectsoftheoriginalsin,therefore,youdidnothavetopassthroughtheportalsofdeath,butyouchosetoexperiencedeathattheendofyourearthlylifetoimitateandtoloveyourmostbelovedSonmostperfectly.Likeyou,mayIsatisfytheloveIoweHimbychoosingdeathalso,thecarnaldeathtomyself;deathtoallmyearthlydesires,temptationsand

wants,deathtomypassions,mypride,myself-love,myopinions,myself-worth,myimage,myhonor,myprivilegesandstatus;deathtoeverything,everyenjoyment,everyearthlyjoybuttheloveofChrist.Thepunishmentoftheoriginalsinisdeath.Themedicineforcontrollingitspoisonouseffectsismortification.OurLordhadlivedHisearthlylifeinHissacredbutalsomostderidedhumanityaccordingtoallhumanstandards.IfIwishtobearHislikeness,Imustlivesuchalifeoffrugalityandderisions.MyLordandmyMother,grantmestrengthandcouragetolivesuchalifeofcompletedetachments.MayIlearntosufferforChristwhile


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