other desires. Receive them in satisfaction for my sins, and in thanksgiving for all thy benefits. Receive them in order to grant me through its merits, all the graces which are necessary for me, especially the grace of final perseverance. Receive them, as so many acts of love, adoration, and praise, which I offer to thy divine Majesty, since it is by it alone thou art worthily honoured and glorified. Amen. — B. Marg. Mary Alacoque.
AN EXERCISE OF UNION WITH THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS DURING MASS.
AT THE INTROIT.
“Go forth, ye daughters of Sion, and see King Solomon in the diadem, wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the joy of his heart.” (Cant, iii.) “ My heart hath uttered a good word; I will declare my works to the king.” ( Psalm xliv.) Gloria Patri, &c.
AT THE KYRIE ELEISON.
HEART of Jesus, Ocean of goodness, Abyss of wisdom, Treasure inexhaustible, have mercy on me.
AT THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS.
“GLORY to God in the highest, and peace on earth to men of good will.” The heart of the infant Jesus exulted when that was sung, and shepherds and angels rejoiced. Let now the angels rejoice over one sinner doing penance. Let now my own hard heart be softened. Let now the Heart of God raised up in glory above the earth, draw me. Let it bring the waters of sorrow out from my rocky heart, and break and crush it with true contrition, till I too
