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OR the  purpose  of  varying  your  devotions at communion  the  following  exercises may be  found  helpful. These acts  and prayers may  be  used  at  times  in  place  of those  which  are  found  in  the  Mass  for  communion days. We should  not  adhere  slavishly to one  form  of  prayers. Learn to  converse with God  familiarly. Speak to  Him  from your heart  with  the  simplicity  of  a  child, humbly, contritely,  respectfully,  lovingly, hopefully, confidently. Jesus, our  dear  Lord, loves us  with  the  love  of  a  Father,  Friend,  and Brother.

He is,  moreover,  our  God,  all-powerful,  able, and willing  to  help  us  in  all  our  needs;  let  us approach  Him  with  confidence,  and  let  us pray  with  perseverance.

Before receiving  holy  communion,  direct your intention,  that  is,  offer  to  God  your  Mass and communion  for  the  glory  of  His  holy  name in thanksgiving  for  benefits  received,  in  reparation to  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  for  the outrages committed  against  the  Blessed  Sacrament, in  satisfaction  for  your  own  sins,  and  in humble  supplication  that  you  may  obtain new graces  and  blessings,  above  all  the  gift  of final  perseverance. Offer to  God  also  some