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Sweet heart of Mary, be my salvation! Indulgence of 300 days, each time. — Pius IX, Sept. 3°> l8S2- Digitized by General Devotions O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee ! Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, March 15, 1884. Mary, Mother of God, and Mother of mercy, pray for me and for the departed. Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, Dec. 15* 1883. tfotoena in J&onor of the 8fouwtt Utrgtn JHarg for ang jFtstfoal anO for ang gprciai Occasion In connection with the Litany of Loreto and the Memo- rare, the following prayer may he said occasionally. OMary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of the angels and of the saints, I salute thee with the most profound veneration and filial devo- tion. I renew the consecration of myself and all I have to thee. I thank thee for thy maternal protec- tion and for the many blessings that I have received through thy wondrous mercy and most powerful in- tercession. In all my necessities I have recourse to thee with unbounded confidence.

O Help of Chris- tians, O Mother of mercy, I beseech thee now to hear my prayer, and to obtain for me of thy divine Son the favor that I request in this novena. Obtain for me, also, dearest Mother, the grace that I may imitate thee and become more like to thee in the practice of the virtues of humility, obedience, purity, poverty, submission to the will of God, and charity. Be my protectress in life, guard and guide me in dangers, direct me in perplexities, lead me in the way of perfection, and assist me in the hour of Digitized by Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary 551 my death, that I may come to Jesus, and with thee enjoy Him, bless Him, and love Him eternally in heaven. Amen