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 me the  grace  of  perseverance  in  Thy  fervent  love until I  breathe  my  last  sigh. Amen.

Remember, O  most  gracious  Virgin  Mary, that never  was  it  known  that  any  one who fled  to  thy  protection,  implored  thy  help,  and sought thy  intercession,  was  left  unaided. Inspired with this  confidence,  I  fly  unto  thee,  O Virgin  of  virgins,  my  Mother! To thee  I  come; before thee  I  stand,  sinful  and  sorrowful. O Mother of  the  Word  incarnate,  despise  not  my petitions,  but  in  thy  mercy  hear  and  answer  me. Amen.

Indulgence, (i) 300  days,  every  time. (2) A  plenary  indulgence, once  a  month,  for  having  said  it  daily;  under  the  usual conditions. (Pius IX,  December  11,  1846.)

Litany of  Loreto  (p.  322).

uardian of  virgins  and  father,  holy  Joseph, to whose  faithful  care  Christ  Jesus,  very  innocence, and  Mary,  Virgin  of  virgins,  were  committed; I  pray  and  beg  of  thee  by  these  dear pledges, Jesus  and  Mary,  free  me  from  all  uncleanness,  and  make  me  with  spotless  mind,  pure heart, and  chaste  body,  ever  most  chastely  to serve  Jesus  and  Mary  all  the  days  of  my  life. Amen.

Indulgence. 100 days,  once  a  day. (Pius IX,  Feb.  4,  1877.)