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 O dearest  Mother,  obtain  for  us,  thy  children,  the grace ever  to  bear  in  mind  that  by  the  vow  of  obedience we have  for  ever  renounced  our  own  will,  and  resigned it to  the  direction  of  our  Superiors:  that  we  may  be  able to comply  with  all  their  directions,  whether  in  matters of great  or  little  moment,  agreeable  or  disagreeable: that we  may  never  murmur,  but  with  humility  and spiritual joy  carry  the  sweet  yoke  of  thy  divine  Son,  Jesus.

MOST loving  Father! I thank  Thee  with  my whole  heart  and  soul  for  all  Thy  mercies  to  me, a most  miserable  sinner. Thou hast  created  me  for Thine own  glory,  redeemed  me  with  Thy  most  precious blood, called  me  to  Thy  holy  faith,  and,  with  most  unspeakable goodness,  hast  chosen  me  for  Thy  spouse, permitting me  to  live  under  the  same  roof  with  Thyself and Thy  chosen  servants. O my  soul,  bless  the  Lord! let all  that  is  within  thee  praise  His  holy  name! He has done all  things  for  me:  I  will  bless  and  glorify  Him  for ever and  ever.

O divine  Spirit  of  light  and  truth,  enlighten  me,  that I may  know  myself. Amen.

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.

ISING. — Promptitude   in   rising   and  dressing, thoughts on  God  or  the  subject  of  meditation.

Morning Offering. — With  fervor.

Meditation. — Respectful posture;  presence  of  God; attention; fervor  in  affections  and  resolutions;  choice of ejaculations  for  the  day.

Office. — Recollection; attention  to  ceremonies  and pronunciation of  words.

Mass. — Formal intention;  the  prayers  with  devotion