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 3. The associates should be particularly careful and studious in frequently uniting themselves in mind with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by means of repeated acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, Contrition, &c.

4. Let no day pass without some offering or prayer in honour of this adorable heart. One of the following acts, as a token of your allegiance and the distinctive mark of this association ought never to be neglected.

“Adorable heart of my Jesus! living Source of all Grace, and Model of Perfection, sanctify every moment of my life, and especially that of my death.

“Heart of Jesus! have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus! burning with the love of us, inflame our hearts with the love of thee.

“May the adorable heart of Jesus live and reign over all hearts.

“ Heart of Jesus, infinitely pure! grant us purity of body and heart!

5. Every Friday, but in particular the first Friday of each month, should be set aside and appropriated by the