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selves a more plentiful flow of heavenly graces, are not satisfied with honouring this divine heart once a-month; they moreover consecrate the Friday of every week to its honour, by the performance of some acts of devotion, some good works, or small mortifications, interior or exterior, in order to testify their gratitude, and repair by their love the ingratitude of men to Jesus Christ.

EVERY DAY.

MORNING.

Every morning, as soon as you awake, throw yourself in spirit into that divine heart, which so mercifully watched over you while you were asleep. — Thank Jesus Christ for the institution of the most blessed sacrament; adore that most amiable Saviour, love him most tenderly, and entreat your angel guardian to visit him for you. When dressed, turning yourself towards the next chapel, where the blessed sacrament is kept, make a profound reverence, resolved to present yourself there