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 dolors at the foot of the cross, and dost so justly merit the reverence, love, and gratitude of all man kind; I give thee thanks for all the benefits which, thou hast obtained for me from the Divine mercy; I unite myself to all the souls that find their joy and consolation in loving and honoring thee. O Heart most amiable, the delight and admiration of the angels and the saints, henceforth thou shalt be to me, next to the Heart of Jesus, the object of my tenderest devotion, my refuge in affliction, my consolation in sorrow, my place of retreat from the enemies of my salvation, and at the hour of my death, the surest anchor of my hope. Amen.

IMMACULATE Heart of Mary, I have nothing in myself to offer thee that is worthy of thee; but what thanks ought I not to pay thee for all the favors which thou hast obtained for me from the Heart of Jesus! What reparation ought I not to make thee for all my tepidity in thy service! I desire to return thee love for love; the only good that I possess is the sacred Heart of Jesus, which thou thyself hast given me. I offer thee this treasure of infinite price; I cannot do more, and thou dost not deserve less at my hands; but, receiving from me this gift most precious in thy sight, be pleased, I beseech thee, to accept my heart, which I here offer to thee, and I shall be forever blessed. Amen.

Pope Pius VII. granted to the faithful who should recite with devotion the following prayer, with the adjoining act of praise to the adorable Hearts of Jesus and Mary : 1. An indulgence of fifty days, once a day. 2. A plenary indulgence on