EXERCISES PRACTISED IN THE ARCHCONFRATERNITY.
I. EXERCISES FOR THE WEEKLY MEETINGS[1] (Art. viii.).
1. The Rosary, at least in part.
2. A Hymn. Then the following versicle and prayers to the patron saints of the year and of the sections :
V. Pray for us, O holy Patrons of our Association.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, who dost assign to us each year some of the heavenly citizens for our Patrons ; grant, we beseech thee, through the intercession of those whom this year we have received as Patrons, that we, and all our relations, friends, and enemies, may presently experience the assistance of thy grace; so that by the help of this same grace we may be enabled to practise those virtues which they have taught us by their example.
May all thy Saints, O Lord, we beseech thee, help us in every place, that while we celebrate their merits we may experience their protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- ↑ The day and hour of the weekly meetings may vary. The Director, according to his discretion , chooses the day and hour which is most convenient and most advantageous to the Association . In large towns it is generally Monday evening. In country places, for the most part, it is Sunday afternoon .
