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thou canst do for one who trusts in thee. Be it done unto me according to my hope. Amen.

Then say three Ave Maria to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in reparation for the blasphemies uttered against her.

PRAYER FOR MONDAY.

Most holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, I who was once the slave of Satan now dedicate myself to thy service for ever; wherefore, to honour and to serve thee while I live, I give thee all myself. Accept me for thy willing servant, nor cast me from thee as I merit. Mother, in thee I set all my hope. All blessing and thanksgiving be to God, who in His mercy giveth me this trust in thee. True it is that once I was miserably fallen in sin. But for Jesu's merits, and by thy prayers, I hope God pardoned me my sins. Yet it is not enough, my Mother, to be forgiven, whilst the thought appals me that I may still lose the grace of God. Danger is ever nigh; the devil sleeps not; temptations fresh assail me. Protect me, then, my Sovereign Mistress; help me in the assaults of hell. O never, never let me sin again, or offend Jesus thy Son. No never, never more suffer me to lose my soul, heaven, and my God, by sin. For this one grace I ask thee, Mary; this I desire; this may thy prayers obtain me. Such is my hope. Amen.

The three Ave Maria as before.

PRAYER FOR TUESDAY.

Holiest Mary, Mother of Goodness, Mother of Mercy, when I reflect upon my sins and upon the moment of my death, trembling and confusion then