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 affections, a  meek  and  humble  heart  like Thine, the  most  perfect  submission  and  even abandonment to  Thy  will,  a  holy  life,  and a happy  death. Help me  to  live  daily  more perfectly in  accordance  with  Thy  spirit  and with the  teachings  of  the  holy  Catholic Church.

Permit me  also  to  ask  for  some  special favors (mention  them). O heavenly  Father! Since our  dear  Lord  and  Saviour  Himself has said:  "Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  if  you ask  the  Father  anything  in  My  name.  He  will give  it  you,"  I  beseech  Thee,  for  the  love  of Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  now  dwells within me,  and  Whose  infinite  merits  I  offer up to  Thee,  do  Thou  graciously  hear  my prayers  and  grant  all  my  petitions.

LORD, my  God! I recommend  to  Thee: I. Our  Sovereign  Pontiff,  and  all  prelates, bishops, priests,  and  Religious;  grant  them, O Lord,  zeal  and  the  spirit  of  their  state,  that they may  sacrifice  themselves  to  the  salvation of  souls.

2. My  relatives,  benefactors,  friends,  and enemies; the  sick,  especially  those  who  are in the  agony  of  death! and all  the  faithful