therefore we should avail ourselves of it in the best manner we can. It is, indeed, a bad sign if we cannot, in meditation and prayer, entertain ourselves for half an hour, or at least for fifteen minutes, with our dear Redeemer.
68. What sort of prayers ought we especially to say after Holy Communion?
Those in which we humble ourselves before the Lord, thank Him, offer ourselves up to Him, express our love, and implore His graces.
69. In what manner may we say these prayers?
We may say them in the following manner:
AN ACT OF HUMILITY.
O my Jesus, whence is this to me that Thou, my God, shouldst have vouchsafed to come to me, a poor sinner!
AN ACT OF THANKSGIVING AND OBLATION.
Most amiable Jesus, what return can I make to Thee for all that Thou hast done for me? I offer to Thee my body, and my soul, and all that I possess. All my thoughts, my desires, my words, and all that I do, shall be Thine, shall be for Thee.
AN ACT OF LOVE.
O Jesus, inflame my cold heart with the fire of Thy love, in order that I may love Thee more than all things, more than myself.
AN ACT OF PETITION.
O my Lord and my God, grant me, a poor creature, all the graces I stand in need of; for Thou art, indeed, infinitely rich and infinitely good.
O most bountiful Jesus, remain within me with Thy grace; strengthen and bless me by the virtue. of this Holy Sacrament, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
