Sunday Morning.

LORD, our heavenly Father, Who didst give Thine only-begotten Son to be sacrificed for us as our Passover, Who by Thy Holy Spirit hast sanctioned Thy Church's weekly festival of His Resurrection; grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may be ever fresh to serve Thee as Thy children, in pureness of living and truth, ever attired, as Thy guests, in the spotless garment of a good conscience. O Lord God, Who hath lifted us up in our baptism to the resurrection life of heavenward hope and wistful longing towards Thee, draw us, we beseech Thee, in the buoyancy of Thy baptismal gift, so to seek Thee to-day in the devout worship of Thy Holy Church, and especially in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, that we may be partakers of the Resurrection of Thy dear Son, and that He may raise us up at the last day, Who, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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Friday.

LORD and Saviour, Who didst endure the Cross for our sakes, and in bitterest suffering of flesh and spirit didst atone for my sins, actual as well as original, I pray Thee to keep this awful deed of love in my remembrance this day, that I may constantly dwell upon it, and glorify Thee for it.

Soften my heart, O Lord, and let my flesh be so crucified with the affections and lusts, that I may live and walk in that spiritual life which Thou hast given me by the power of the Holy Ghost, Who, with the Father, and with Thee, O Lord, liveth and reigneth, etc.

(Use Collects for Good Friday, or Psalm xxii.)1

1 It will be found most useful to apportion carefully to every day in the week definite Petitions for Special Graces, and Intercessions.

These may be varied from time to time, according to the spiritual needs of the soul, and the necessities of others, but a regular system should be kept in operation.

Holy Days.

For the Right Use of Holy Days.

LORD, our most merciful God, Who in

compassion to our littleness and feebleness of understanding_hast condescended to divide the wonders of Thy truth, and to teach them to us by little and little; I thank Thee that Thou hast ordained that we should learn the perfections of Thy dear Son, by dwelling on them separately in the various great events of His incarnate life. I thank Thee that Thou hast taught us to be imitators of Thy saints, as they were of Him. And, O Lord, I beseech Thee that on this day I may follow the guidance of Thy good Spirit, and together with Thy whole Church may be enlightened, and roused, and refreshed by the example of .

I desire, O Lord, to measure myself by such a standard; to humble myself thereby, and to glorify Thee for Thy power and goodness displayed therein. And grant that I may profit by the knowledge and example thereof, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Suggestions for Subjects of Meditation appropriate to Special Holy Days.

ST. ANDREW.

with Christ.

The calling to intimacy

"God is faithful, by Whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."

St. Thomas. Childlike trust in God, especially

in depression.

"My soul is even as a weaned child."

The Nativity. God taking the form of a servant.

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." St. Stephen. Forgiveness of enemies.

"If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.'

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St. John the Evangelist. The marks of loving God.

"Ye that love the Lord, hate evil.'

The Holy Innocents.

saintship.

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Suffering the badge of

"In the world ye shall have tribulation. But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

The Circumcision. Mortification of the flesh. "The flesh lusteth against the spirit."

The Epiphany. Thanksgiving for election. The catholicity of the Church.

"Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be

saved.'

The Conversion of St. Paul. The long-suffering of God.

Let it alone this year also."

The Purification. The universal obligation of service.

"Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness.' St. Matthias.

spiritual gifts.

Exactness of preparation for

"How camest thou in hither, not having a wedding garment?"

The Annunciation. Resignation to God's will; and deference.

"The will of the Lord be done."

St. Mark the Evangelist. Punctuality in duty. "These ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.'

SS. Philip and James.

Church.

Subordination in the

"Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."

The Ascension. Expectation of heavenly bliss.

"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him."

St. Barnabas. Recognition of good in others. "Charity rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.

St. John Baptist. Lifelong repentance the preparation for Christ.

"Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent.'

St. Peter. Boldness in confessing Christ.

"I would thou wert cold or hot."

St. James. The diversities of suffering appointed to the Saints.

"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."

St. Bartholomew. Guilelessness of reserve to men, and of openness to God.

"If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light."

St. Matthew.

Humility the antidote to the

dangers of covetousness.

"I am but a little child. I know not how to go out or to come in.'

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St. Michael and all Angels. Unselfish service of God.

"Not my will, but Thine, be done."

St. Luke. Contentment in secondary positions. "Those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary.

SS. Simon and Jude. Hearty zeal in spiritual things.

"The zeal of Thine House hath eaten Me up."

All Saints. The communion of Saints.

"If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.'

Prayer for Saints' Days.

LORY be to Thee, O God, for all the graces

GL which Thou hast given to Thy saints

who have served Thee in holiness, and now rest happily with Thee. Give me grace to follow in their steps, and to fight against sin as they did; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.