3d. For the whole Order and particularly for the spiritual and temporal necessities of your own Community.
4th. For those devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to our holy founder.
Prayer of the Associates for the Communion of Reparation.
ANIMATED by an earnest desire to console Thy Adorable Heart, O beloved Jesus, and feeling our inability to do so worthily, it is by the immaculate heart of Thy holy Mother that we dare to offer Thee the homage of our humble reparation. With her, and in memory of Thy precious blood, we beseech Thee to stretch forth Thy powerful arm over Thy Church, to defend her, to give her the victory over all her enemies, and to put an end to the long trials of her venerable and august Head. Vouchsafe also to bless and protect this, our country, cast upon it Thine eyes of mercy, and render it fruitful in saints and valiant defenders of the faith. Finally, O blessed Lord, bring back to Thyself all sinners, crown with Thy graces and with Thy most abundant blessings each member of our Association, and kindle in the hearts of all the fire of Thy love, and those burning flames of zeal which Thou Thyself didst come to enkindle upon the earth. Amen.
PRAYER TO BE SAID BEFORE MASS.
LORD, God almighty, behold me prostrate before Thee, in order to appease and honor Thy divine Majesty, in the name of all creatures. But how can I do it — I, a wretched sinner? Yes, I can, and I will do it; because I know that Thou dost glory in being called the Father of mercy, and that, for love of us. Thou hast given even Thy only-begotten Son, Who offered Himself for us on the cross, and Who continually renews for
