tion in my heart" (Jud. ix. 18). Lord, tell me what Thou wouldst have me to do, or to answer; and thus will I. " Speak, Lord; for Thy servant heareth."
6. For your Neighbor.
USE towards Him also the freedom of recommending not only thy own needs, but also those of others. How agreeable will it be to thy God, that sometimes thou forget even thy own interests, to speak to Him of the advancement of His glory, of others' miseries, especially those who groan in affliction, of those souls, His spouses, who in purgatory sigh after the Vision of Himself, and of poor sinners who are living destitute of His grace! For these especially say to Him: Lord, Thou Who art so amiable, and worthy of an infinite love, how dost Thou, then, endure to see such a number of souls in the world, on whom Thou hast bestowed so many favors, and who yet will not know Thee, will not love Thee, nay, even offend and despise Thee? Ah, my God, object of all love, make Thyself to be known, make Thyself to be beloved. " Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come;" may Thy Name be adored and be-; loved by all; may Thy love reign in all hearts. Ah, let me not depart without granting me some grace for those unfaithful souls for whom I pray.
7. The Desire for Heaven.
It is said that in purgatory those souls who in this life have had but little longing for heaven are punished with a particular suffering, called the pain of languor; and with reason, because to long but little for heaven is to set small value on that great good of the eternal kingdom which our Redeemer has purchased for us by His death. Forget not, therefore, devout soul, frequently to sigh after heaven: say to thy God, that it seems to thee an endless time for thee to come and see Him, and to love
