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 to recommend  to  his  penitents  thus  tempted  to recite  three  times  every  day  the  Hail  Mary  in honor  of  Mary  immaculate. And the  Venerable John of  Avila  assures  us  that  he  never  found  any one who  practised  a  true  devotion  to  the  Immaculate Conception  of  Mary,  who  did  not  in  a  short time obtain  the  gift  of  that  virtue  which  renders us so  dear  to  her  immaculate  heart.

Prayer of  the  Church  (p.  53).

Litany of  Loreto  (p. 322).

living light  of  holiness,  model  of  purity, Mary immaculate,  virgin  and  mother! As soon as  thou  wast  conceived  thou  didst  profoundly adore thy  God,  giving  Him  thanks  that  in  thee the ancient  curse  was  revoked,  and  blessing  came again upon  the  sinful  sons  of  Adam. O make this blessing  kindle  in  my  heart  love  for  God;  and do thou  fan  this  flame  of  love  within  me,  that  I may  love  Him  constantly  and  one  day  in  heaven eternally enjoy  Him,  there  to  thank  Him  more and more  fervently  for  all  the  wondrous  privileges conferred  on  thee,  and  to  rejoice  with  thee for thy  high  crown  of  glory.

Hail Mary,  etc.

Ejaculation (p.  54).