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Rh the same graces. And when he commences the Epistle and Gospel, pray mentally to God for the understanding and the power to know their meaning, and to observe all that they enjoin.

In the second part, which extends from the Offertory to the Communion, withdraw yourself entirely from all attachment to, or thought of, the creatures or of self, and offer yourself wholly to God—to do all His Will.

Immediately after the Consecration, at the Elevation, adore the true Body and Blood of Christ, together with His whole Divinity. Contemplate Him hidden beneath the elements of bread and wine; render to Him loving thanks that every day He vouchsafes to come to us with the precious fruits of the tree of His Cross; and with the same offering, and with the same intentions with which, transfixed upon the Cross, He made that offering to His Heavenly Father, you also offer to the Same Father.

When the priest receives the Holy Sacrament, then you make your spiritual communion, opening your heart to your Lord, having closed it to all creatures, that He may inflame it with the fire of His Love.

In the third part to the end, together with the priest, he with his mouth, you with your heart, seek what is asked for in the prayers after Communion.