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 for a Mass is celebrated for the deceased members at Notre Dame des Victoires on the first Saturday of every month.

1. The Son of God died to save sinners, and we cannot imitate his charity more agreeably to him than by ever aiming at the same object.

2. Prayer is the most powerful means of drawing down from God the grace necessary for this object, and it is, moreover, in everybody's power.

3. No intercession is so effectual as that of the blessed Mother of God ; let us therefore seek it.

4. But then we must show true devotion towards her, by imitating her virtues, particularly the purity of her heart.

5. The good example, which we shall thus give, will greatly forward the end of the Association.

6. Let all the members, therefore, encourage one another in diligence, in virtue, in devout exercises, especially in frequenting the 8acraments, and ever discourage all sin and irregularity, whether in word or work.

V. Immaculate Heart of Mary. It. Inflame our hearts with the love with which you burn for Jesus.

V. O Lord, open thou my lips.

R. And my tongue shall announce thy praise.

V. incline unto my aid.

R. O God, O Lord, make haste to help me.

V. Glory be to the Father, &c.

Alleluia.