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 I hope  to  obtain  the  pardon  of  my  sins,  the  grace  to  live a holy  life,  to  die  a  happy  death,  and  to  obtain  life  everlasting, through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord and Redeemer.

love Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  and  above all things,  because  Thou  art  infinitely  good; and for  the  love  of  Thee  I  love  my  neighbor  as myself.

beseech Thee  most  earnestly  to  bless  me,  that  I may  serve  Thee  faithfully  this  day  by  a  perfect devotedness to  all  my  duties  and  a  steadfast  adherence to all  my  promises  and  good  resolutions.

am truly  sorry  for  having  sinned  because  Thou  art infinitely good  and  sin  displeases  Thee. I will avoid the  occasions  of  sin  and  strive  in  all  things  to  do Thy  holy  will.

wish to  consecrate  this  day  and  all  the  days  of  my life  to  Thy  honor  and  glory.

offer Thee  all  my  prayers,  works,  and  sufferings in union  with  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  for  the intentions for  which  He  pleads  and  offers  Himself  in the  holy  sacrifice  of  the  Mass,  in  thanksgiving  for  Thy