fully observing the precepts of thy law, and fulfilling the duties proper to their condition, they may be more and more inflamed with the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
Received, &c.
INDULGENCE PRAYER BEFORE A PICTURE.
Pius VII., by a rescript of June 8th, 1807, and by another of Sept. 26, 1817, grants in perpetuity an indulgence of one hundred days, to those Who, with a contrite and humble heart, shall make the following offering before a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
PRAYER.
“Wishing, O amiable Jesus, to testify my gratitude, and repair my infidelities, I, N.N., give Thee my heart. I consecrate myself entirely to Thee, and I resolve, with Thy assistance, never more to offend Thee.”
And a plenary indulgence once a month, on any day, with the ordinary conditions, for all who shall make this offering daily. — Bouvier.
PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART DURING THE TIME OF MASS.
ETERNAL Father, permit me to offer thee the Heart of Jesus Christ thy dearly beloved Son, as he himself offers it to thee in sacrifice. May it please thee to receive this offering for me, with all the desires, feelings, affections, movements, and acts of this Sacred Heart. They are all mine, since it is immolated for me, and henceforth I wish to have no
