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believe, O  my  God,  the  truths  which Thou hast  revealed  to  Thy  Church. I desire to  live  and  die  in  this  faith. Grant, O Lord,  that  my  life  may  be  conformable  to my  faith;  that  my  faith  may  be  fruitful  of good  works;  that  I  may  never  be  ashamed  to declare  myself  a  Catholic,  and  may  constantly maintain the  interests  of  Thy  holy  religion.

O holy  Roman  Catholic  Church,  the  persecutions which  thou  hast  endured,  far  from weakening my  faith,  only  strengthen  it  the more, since  thy  divine  Spouse  foretold  them. Sweet Heart  of  Jesus,  draw  close  the  bonds that bind  me  to  Thy  holy  Church;  put  into my heart  a  spirit  of  filial  obedience  and  perfect devotedness  to  the  Holy  Father,  to  the prelates and  priests  of  Thy  Church. In her bosom I  became  Thy  child,  and  in  her  bosom I wish  to  live  and  die. Amen.

JESUS, we  draw  near  with  confidence to Thy  sweet  Heart;  cast  upon  us,  we beseech  Thee,  a  look  of  pity,  and  make  our hearts a  perpetual  offering  consecrated  to Thy  glory. O Heart  of  infinite  goodness,  I