374. Prayers

r.) T STANISLAUS, my most pure patron, angel of purity, I rejoice with thee at the extraordi- nary gift of virginal purity which graced thy spotless heart; I humbly pray thee, obtain for me strength to overcome all impure temptations, and inspire me with constant watchfulness in guarding the virtue of holy purity. PATER, Ave, Gloria. TqOSTANISEAUSS- ty most loving patron, Seraph of charity, I rejoice with thee at the ardent fire of charity which kept thy pure and in- nocent heart always at peace and united to Gop; I humbly pray thee, obtain for me such ardour of divine love that it may consume away every other earthly affection, and kindle in me the ES of his love alone. PATER, Ave, Gloria. "T STANISLAUS, my most tender ind most mighty patron, Angel of purity and Seraph of charity, I rejoice with thee at thy most happy death, which arose from thy desire to contemplate our Lady in heaven, and was at length caused by $74 Pius IX, Pr. Ma. March 21, 1847 ; Indul. July 10, 1854. VARIOUS SAINTS 331 the excess of thy love for her. I give thànks to Mary because she thus accomplished thy desires; and I pray thee, by the lustre of thy happy death, to be my advocate and patron in my death. Inter- cede with Mary for me, to obtain for me a death, if not all happiness like thine, yet calm and peace- ful, under the protection of Mary my advocate, and thee, my special patron. PATER, Ave, Gloria. ST JOHN BERCHMANS 3/5. The Five Sundays. i. Seven Years and Seven Quarantines, on the first four Sundays. I, II, III, IV. ii. Plenary on the fifth. 1, 1, 11, Iv. (See Instructions, p. 1.) Some pious exercise must be performed in honour of the saint on the