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 Pray for  your  relations,  your  pastors,  for  the  Holy Father, for  the  triumph  of  faith,  and  the  exaltation  of  the Church.

For peace  upon  earth.

For vocations  to  the  priesthood  and  the  perfection  and sanctification of  those  who  have  already  embraced  it.

For the  fervor  and  perseverance  of  Religious.

For fervid  and  persevering  adorers  among  the  laity.

For the  spread  of  the  eucharistic  kingdom  of  Christ.

For the  conversion  of  sinners,  especially  those  in  whom you are  most  interested,  or  those  recommended  to  your prayers.

Pray that  Jesus  may  be  known,  loved,  and  served  by  all men.

Conclude by  offering  some  little  flower  to  Our  Lord,  by a  practical  resolution,  or  the  promise  of  a  particular  sacrifice during the  day.

Then say  a  few  vocal  prayers  for  the  intention  of  the Holy Father,  e.g.,  five  Our  Fathers  and  five  Hail  Marys  in union  with  the  prayer  which  is  to  be  recited  before  a  crucifix:  "Look  down  upon  me,  good  and  gentle  Jesus"  (page 371),  in  order  to  obtain  a  plenary  indulgence.

There are  many  indulgences  that  we  can  gain  very easily, and  we  are  too  often  forgetful  of  these  riches  that  are so profitable  when  applied  to  the  wants  of  the  suffering souls. The holy  souls  will  thus  join  in  your  thanksgiving. During the  day  do  not  forget  the  royal  visit  of  Jesus,  the King  of  kings;  preserve  a  remembrance  of  the  morning's grace,  like  a  vase  that  has  gathered  up  some  precious perfume, like  a  soul  that  has  spent  one  hour  of  the  busy day in  the  courts  of  paradise.