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Wherever you go, whatever you do, be always like one who walks in the presence of God. Remember that he is present everywhere, that his eye follows you everywhere, and that he knows your most secret thoughts.

Begin everything you undertake with a good intention, and keep in mind the words of the Apostle: “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you do, do all to the glory of God.”—1 Cor. x. 31.

Before you begin your work, say, “ All for thee O Lord; O my Jesus, all for thee!”

When you are tempted to anger say, “O my Jesus, give me patience! Bless me, Mary, my Mother!”

If wicked thoughts come in your mind, say quickly——“Jesus and Mary help me!” Repeat the Hail Mary or some other prayer until you have banished them.

When the bell rings for the “Angelus,” at morning, noon, and evening, remember how the Son of God became man in the womb of Mary, and say as follows :