our souls to be condemned, but take us to thyself for ever under thy protection.
We, moreover, beseech and pray thee, O holy Mary, to obtain, through thy great power with thy only Son, that is, with Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, that He may guard us from all dangers and temptations. Obtain also for us from the God of all creatures, the forgiveness and remission of all our sins and trespasses; and may we receive from Him further, through thy intercession, the everlasting dwelling in the heavenly kingdom, through all eternity, in the presence of the saints and the saintly virgins of the world; which may we deserve, may we enjoy, in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Devotions for every day in the Week.
[The practice of consecrating each day of the week to honour some particular mystery, or saint, is conformable to a holy and ancient usage of the faithful. It is devotion particularly calculated for assisting young persons to spend each day fervently, because their attention is better fixed,- by being confined to one object at a time; and fervour is kept alive by the variety which occurs during the week. You would do well to adopt this devotion.]
EXERCISE FOR SUNDAY.
Devotion to the Adorable Trinity.
O BLESSED Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost The source and fountain of all good! I most firmly believe in thee, I most humbly adore thee, and thank thee, with a grateful heart, for all the blessings and benefits I have received from thy infinite goodness. I most fervently consecrate and offer to thee an unreserved sacrifice of my whole being. O my God, who hast a right to every day, hour, and
