We beseech thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts, that, as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought into the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary.

The Angelus.

N.B.-It is a common custom among Catholics to recite the following prayers thrice a day (viz., at 6 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m.) in honour of the Mystery of the Holy Incarnation.

'HE Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

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Hail Mary.

Behold the Handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me accord to thy word.

Hail Mary.

And the Word was made Flesh, and dwelt among us.

Hail Mary.

Let us pray.

We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts, &c.

Evening Prayers.

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

Hymn-Veni Creator, p. 3,

or

Veni Sancte Spiritus,. p. 5.

Examen.

Act of Thanksgiving-Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: all that is within me rejoices in Thee, O God, and gives thanks unto Thee for Thy goodness unto me, especially this day.

Examen.

What sins have I fallen into this day? Have I been proud-impure-slothful-frivolous-angry beyond measure-in thought-in word-or in deed? Am I now indulging in affection for any sin? What duties have I left undone ? What practices of piety have I neglected?

Confiteor.

I confess to Almighty God, &c., p. 2.

Act of Contrition.-Wherefore should I have offended Thee, and wherefore should I have so gone astray from Thee by sin, O my God, my Life, and my All? Forgive, O Father, Thy child, who now returns unto Thee penitent, asking for pardon, and resolving to sin no more, for the sake of the merits of the Death and Passion of my only Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Act of Commendation.-I.commend to Thee, O sweet Jesus Crucified, my body and soul this night and for ever. Let my sleep be sound and refreshing, if it be Thy Holy Will. I commend to Thy most sure keeping all for whom I ought to pray, whether living or dead. Amen.

May the Holy Angel of God defend me and all who sleep in this house from sin and evil. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. I Believe. Glory be.

HYMN OF ST. IGNATIUS.

Last Prayers.

BY Thy Holy Cross, deliver us from all our

enemies, O. Good Jesus; and from sudden and unprepared death Good Lord, deliver us. Let the intercession of St. Mary and all Thy Saints assist us to obtain help and salvation from Thee, O Lord.

Lighten my eyes that I sleep not in death, lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest, for it is Thou, Lord, only that makest me dwell in safety.

Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

God have mercy upon all Christian souls.

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HYMN OF ST. IGNATIUS.

LOVE, I love Thee, Lord most high,
Because Thou first has loved me;
I seek no other liberty

But that of being bound to Thee.

May memory no thought suggest,
But shall to Thy pure glory tend;
My understanding find no rest
Except in Thee, its only End.
My God, I here protest to Thee,
No other will have I than Thine;
Whatever Thou hast given to me
I here again to Thee resign.

All mine is Thine,-say but the word;
Whate'er Thou willest shall be done;
I know Thy love, all-gracious Lord;
I know it seeks my good alone,

Apart from Thee all things are nought:
Then grant, O my supremest Bliss,
Grant me to love Thee as I ought;
Thou givest all in giving this. Amen.

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season.

Graces.

Before Meat.

HE eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord; and Thou givest them their meat in due

Thou openest Thine hand, and fillest all things living with plenteousness.

Glory be, &c.

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, of which, by Thy bounty, we are going to partake. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen..

After Meat.

PRAISE the Lord, all ye heathen : praise
Him, all ye nations.

For His merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever.

Glory be, &c.

Praise the Lord.

We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits; Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.

Acts of Faith, hope, Charity, and
Contrition.

Prayer before the Acts.

ALMIGHTY Everlasting God,

us the increase of Faith, Hope, and

Charity; and, that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Act of Faith.

MOST firmly believe, O my God, whatever Thy Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches, because Thou, Who art_the_unfailing Truth, has revealed it to her. I believe that there is One God in Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I believe that the Second Person, God the Son, became Man, suffered and died on the Cross for the redemption of the whole world; that He arose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and at the end of the world shall come to judge all mankind according to their works, rewarding the good with eternal life, and punishing the wicked with eternal fire. In this. faith I hope and resolve, O my God, by Thy grace to live; and in it, and if need be for it, to die.

Act of Hope.

MY God, relying on Thine almighty power, and Thine infinite mercy and goodness, and because Thou art faithful to Thy promises, I trust in Thee that Thou wilt grant me forgiveness of my sins, through the merits of Jesus Christ Thy Son; and that Thou wilt give me the assistance of Thy grace, with which I may labour to continue to the end in the diligent exercise of all good works, and may be deemed worthy to obtain the glory which Thou hast promisa on heaven.