sion of so much innocent blood, as also to make some atonement for the poor and indigent manner thou art entertained there, I offer up to thee the piety of all the blessed Saints, and the distress and want in which thy persecuted servants were. Eternal praise, &c.
24. I adore thee, Son of the ever-glorious Virgin ! and to make a general reparation, as much as lies in my power, for all the indignities thou hast suffered from men, since the institution of this adorable mystery, I have recourse to thy holy Mother, looking upon her as, under thee, the greatest and most secure refuge of sinners.
O Queen of heaven and earth ! hope of mankind, who adorest thy divine Son incessantly, I entreat thee, that since I have the honour to be of the number of thy children, thou wouldst interest thyself in our behalf, and make satisfaction for us, and in our name, to our eternal Judge, by rendering to him the duties we ourselves are incapable of performing. Amen. Eternal praise, &c.
[Will you permit me, devout soul, to recommend to your piety another most easy practice. You have, perhaps, a number of friends, and those equally engaged with you in this holy devotion. Take to yourself some of these acts, divide the others amongst these your friends. Let each recite daily, and offer up to God the acts allotted: nothing can be more agreeable to the amiable and offended Heart of your divine Saviour, or more satisfactory for so many offences daily committed against him.]
