To Thy Will and That of Thy Divine Son. Amen

we beseech thee, from thy throne of glory on thy de- voted children; accept the solemn offering we present thee of this month, epecially dedicated to thee, and receive our ardent, humble desire, that by our love and fervor we may worthily honor thee, who, next to God, art deserving of all honor. Receive us, O Mother of mercy, among thy best beloved children; extend to us thy maternal tenderness and solicitude; obtain for us a place in the Heart of Jesus and a special share in the gifts of His grace. Ob, deign, we beseech thee, to recognize our claims on thy protection, to watch over our spiritual and temporal interests, as well as those of all who are dear to us; to infuse into our souls the spirit of Christ and to teach us thyself to become meek, humble, charitable, patient, and submissive to the will of God. May our hearts burn with the love of thy divine, Son, and of thee, His blessed Mother, not for a month alone, but for time and eternity; may we thirst and labor for the promotion of His glory and for thy greater venera- tion. Receive us, O Mary, the refuge of sinners; Digitized by \ V Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary 561 grant us a mother's blessing and a mother's care now and at the hour of our death. Amen