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 behold, I  offer  to  Thee  my  body  and  soul,  which are both  now  sanctified  by  the  honor  of  Thy  divine presence,  I  consecrate  them  to  Thee  for ever, since  Thou  hast  chosen  them  for  Thy  temple; my  body  to  be  continually  employed  in  Thy service, and  nevermore  to  become  an  instrument of sin;  my  soul  to  know  Thee,  to  love  Thee  and be evermore  faithful  to  Thee. And as  I  am  now resolved to  serve  Thee  with  body  and  soul,  I  will take pains  to  correct  their  evil  inclinations. I will declare  war  against  myself,  renounce  my wonted  pleasures,  my  delights,  my  passions,  my anger,  my  self-love,  my  pride,  my  own  will,  and, in fine,  whatever  may  offend  Thee.

lmighty God,  I  offer  Thee  this  holy  communion in  union  with  the  superabundant merits of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  beloved  Son,  and  the infinite love  of  His  adorable  Heart;  in  union  with the Blessed  Virgin  and  the  ardent  love  of  her  immaculate heart;  in  union  with  the  Holy  Helpers and all  the  happy  souls  who  enjoy  Thy  glorious vision in  heaven,  and  with  all  the  just  on  earth. O my  God  and  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  present  in me  in  the  eucharistic  species;  fill  me  with  that lively faith,  profound  humility,  tender  confidence, pure conscience,  and  ardent  love,  with  which  so many  happy  souls  are  inflamed  in  partaking  of this  sacred  banquet,  and  supply  by  Thy  mercy  all