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 of my  soul  since  Thou  art  its  true  Physician, Who givest  me  Thy  body  and  blood  in  this Blessed Sacrament  as  a  sovereign  medicine for all  my  infirmities. Dispel the  darkness of ignorance  from  my  understanding  by  Thy heavenly light;  banish  the  corruption  and malice of  my  will  by  the  fire  of  Thy  divine love; subdue  in  me  all  evil  passions  and  help me especially  to  overcome  my  predominant fault; stand  by  me  in  all  temptations  of  the devil, the  world,  and  the  flesh,  that  I  may not fall  into  their  snares. Increase my  faith and grant  that  in  my  daily  life  I  may  be  guided by Thy  example  and  the  maxims  of  Thy  holy Gospel. Teach me  to  be  poor  in  spirit;  to place  no  value  upon  the  world's  transitory pleasures and  honors;  to  be  meek  and  humble of heart  and  in  patience  to  possess  my  soul; to love  Thee  more  and  more  and  to  walk  always in  Thy  presence;  to  be  kind  and generous to  my  neighbor;  to  strive  earnestly to advance  every  day  in  holiness  and  perfection. May Thy  holy  will  be  accomplished in me. Grant me,  above  all,  the  grace  of final  perseverance,  that  I  may  become  a  saint.

O Mary,  immaculate  Mother  of  God! All ye angels  and  saints  of  heaven! unite your prayers with  mine  as  you  stand  before  the throne of  divine  grace,  and,  above  all,  pray