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 is sufficient, provided it be constant.' Hence, what we have once resolved to do in honor of our blessed Lady must never be put aside or neglected, but must be faithfully persevered in, daily, until death."

Father Basso urges the devout clients of Mary to observe some very commendable practices, as follows:

On rising in the morning and on retiring at night say three Aves in honor of the purity of Mary with the aspiration: "By thy holy virginity and immaculate conception, O most pure Virgin, purify my body and sanctify my soul!" Take refuge under her protecting mantle, that she may keep you from sin by day and by night. When the clock strikes, salute Mary with an Ave. Do the same on leaving or returning to your room, also when passing her pictures and shrines. At the beginning and end of every work or action, say an Ave, for blessed is that work which is placed between two Aves. Whenever we salute our dearest Queen with the "Angelic Salutation," so pleasing to her ears, she answers us with a grace from heaven.

An Act of Consecration, the Salve Regina, the Sub tuum praesidium, the Memorare, or some other favorite prayer is said daily by devout souls in honor of our blessed Mother, to obtain from her the grace of a holy life and a happy death. Make with great fervor the novenas preparatory for the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary.