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V. The good example which we shall thus give will greatly forward the ends of the association. VI. Let all the associates, therefore, encourage one an- other in diligence, in virtue, in devout exercises, especially in frequenting the Sacraments, and ever discourage all sin and irregularity, whether in word or work. $tajurS to tf)t iSIttfstiJ Virgin ; TO BK USED ON OCCASION OF PAYING A VISIT TO HER ALTAR OR IMAGE, OR AT OTHER TIMES. Prayer for obtaining the Love of Mary.

O Mary, tliou art the purest, the fairest, the holiest of creatures. Oh, that all men would acknowledge and love thee as thou deservest ! But I rejoice in the thought of the great number of the just whose hearts are inflamed with the love of thee.

O amiable Queen, I also, un- worthy as I am, I also love thee, but 1 love thee too little : I desire to love thee more tenderly and more generously, for to love thee is one of the marks of pre- destination. I ask thee not for the good things of the world, its riches, its honours, or its pleasures : I beseech thee to obtain for me the grace to love thy Son with all the fervour of my heart, and to consecrate myself en- tirely to his honour and thine.

O Mary, O my Mother, cease not to pray for me, until thou seest me secure of possessing my God, of loving him and loving thee for ever and ever. Amen