ness of the time for which we labour; and that none, but thou, can foresee whether the things we are striving for will ultimately lead to our earthly welfare or not. But make us in every thing feel happily resigned to thy holy will, for that thou alone canst and wilt make everything a help to our eternal salvation. Amen.

THE "PATER NOSTER."

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against

us.

And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

THE "AVE MARIA."

Hail, Mary, full of grace, our Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

THANKSGIVING FOR HEAVENLY AND
EARTHLY GOOD.

Most bountiful Saviour Jesus Christ, who didst not only create us, but didst also render us capable of aspiring to thee the greatest good; and who, when we had incurred hopeless exile from heaven, didst redeem us with thy sacred blood,

and take upon thee the punishment due to our sins-for these, O Lord, and for all thy other mercies, we return thee our most heartfelt and humble thanks; we offer ourselves to be wholly thine, and we beseech thee, of thy infinite goodness, to protect and keep us during this week from all occasions of offending thee.

Receive, most kind Saviour, our grateful aoknowledgements for all the different helps thou hast vouchsafed to us. Continue thy mercy to us, and give us ever so much of thy worldly blessings as thou knowest to be for our good. Grant that the fruits of the earth may encrease and multiply by thy holy favour; defend them from all storms and tempests, and from whatever else may be hurtful to them. It is from thy hand only that we look for succour, and to thee we have recourse in all our necessities.

Enlighten also, O Lord, the powers of our souls with thy divine grace, and give us strength to contend more resolutely and to subdue all wicked inclinations for the future. In all humility and sincerity of heart, we purpose, by thy assistance, never more to transgress thy laws. We desire to love thee, fear thee, and serve thee, and to live always according to thy holy example. And we beseech thy goodness so to govern and direct us during this week that all our actions may tend to the advancement of thy honour and glory, our neighbour's welfare, and the benefit of our own souls. Amen.

May the divine assistance remain always with us, and may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

TUESDAY.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

AN OFFERING OF THE DAY.

Most holy and merciful God, we kneel before thee to bless and praise thy name for all the mercies bestowed on us; for thy goodness in preserving us during the past night, and for bringing us in safety to the beginning of this day. Bless, O Lord, thy creatures whom thou hast thus preserved; and as thou hast awakened our bodies from sleep, so we beseech thee to awaken our hearts to know, to love, and to serve thee.

Through thy mercy alone do our eyes behold the light of a new day; let our minds also feel the light of thy holy spirit, and vouchsafe that by its saving help we may be enabled to do that which is agreeable to thee. Grant us to profit by the instructions which, in our different situations, we may either give or receive. Make us humble and diligent in all our duties-feeling our unworthiness of thy favours and the value of the time thou hast given us for our improvement. Protect us during this day from all evils, both of soul and body, from all temporal misfortunes.

and from all occasions of offending thee. Grant, O Lord, that we may employ this day for the best purposes; that we may direct all our thoughts, words, and actions to thy honour and glory; and that we may thus hourly endeavour to improve in every heavenly grace, and in every christian virtue. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

Hail Mary, &c.

TO LIVE FOR DEATH.

O Lord, since thou hast appointed unto all men once to die and after death to be judged, give us grace to remember that time passes quickly away; that it is not only short but uncertain; and that at this very hour thou mayest require our souls of us, and call upon us to account even for the manner in which we have begun this day. O make us properly value our own happiness; and, lest we should be miserable for all eternity, make us endeavour to live through every hour as if we thought each hour would be our last. Of ourselves, weak and sinful as we are, we cannot hope to do this; but do thou, most merciful Saviour, grant us that aid which can alone avail us, and for the blessing of which we now devoutly pray.

Jesus, grant us grace to order our lives with reference to our eternal welfare, intending and designing all the impulses of our souls and bodies, to fit them for the enjoyment of thy infinite and eternal happiness.

For what else is this world but a school to train up souls and fit them for the other? and how can they be taught unless they keep constantly in view the object of their existence ?

Break our froward spirits, make us humble and obedient to thy will: grant us grace to prepare to depart hence with contempt of this world, and hearts filled with joy at going to thee.

Let the memory of thy passion make us cheerfully undergo all temptations and sufferings here for thy sake, while our souls breathe after the blissful state which that passion has opened to us in heaven.

O Jesus, make us frequently and attentively consider that whatsoever we gain, if we lose thee ali is lost; and that whatsoever we lose, if we gain thee all is gained.

May thy divine assistance remain always with us, and may the souls of the faithful departed through thy mercy rest in peace. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.

WEDNESDAY.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

FOR DEVOUT DISPOSITIONS.

Grant, O merciful God, that we may ever earnestly desire the things that are agreeable to thee; that we may search after them with prudence, that we may discern them without mistake, and