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NTER into  the  sanctuary,  the  divine  interior  of  the holy Infant  Jesus,  and  learn  to  form  yours  according to it. All divine,  noble,  humble,  simple,  generous,  recollected, and detached  from  the  world,  His  every  thought  and  intention are  solely  directed  to  His  Father's  glory. There you will find  no  idle  thoughts  and  projects — no  vanities  or  self-seeking — no  suspicious  thoughts  contrary  to  charity.

DORABLE interior  of  the  Infant  Jesus! I revere  You from my  heart. How do  You  confound  our  pride and human  wisdom! Ah, teach  me,  divine  Jesus,  after  Your example, to  despise  the  world,  and  not  to  seek  the  eyes  of others  in  my  devotion. You, O  my  God! humbly conceal the treasures  of  grace  and  wisdom  contained  in  Your  divine mind, taking  on  Yourself  the  appearance  of  weakness, ignorance, and  incapacity. Oh, heal  my  pride;  remove  my blindness  and  ignorance  of  interior  things — dissipate  my darkness — destroy  my  worldly  notions — and  render  my thoughts,  views,  desires,  and  sentiments  like  to  Yours. Amen