Let us Pray.

GOD, who out of thy unspeakable providence, art pleased to appoint the holy angels for our guardians, give ear to the supplications which we make for a continuance of their protection, and that we may be added to their joyful number for all eternity. Amen.

O blessed Virgin Mary, unspotted Mother of my God and Saviour Jesus' Christ, be thou a mother to me, since thy adorable Son has been pleased to call us all his brethren, and to recommend us all to thee, in the person of his beloved disciple, John, xix. 26. Take me and mine under thy holy protection, and continually represent to the eternal Father in our behalf the merits of the death and passion of thy Son.

O all you glorious angels and saints, and you in particular, my holy patrons N. and N., happy citizens of the heavenly Sion, pray for us poor children of Eve to our common Lord, by the merits of our common Mediator, that we may ever love him and serve him here, till

we come with you to love, praise, and enjoy him for all eternity.

O angel of God, who, by divine appointment, art my Guardian, to watch over me in all my ways, be pleased this day to illuminate, preserve, rule, and govern me, whom the goodness of our God has committed to thy charge, and to defend me from all the powers of darkness.

May our Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evils, and bring us to life everlasting; and may the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

The Angelus Domini.

In Catholic countries, and in some parts again of England (after being discontinued for three hundred years) the church-bell is solemnly rung three times every day, morning, noon, and night, and each time, in memory of our Saviour's becoming Man for our salvation, is said,

1. THE angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Hail Mary, &c. 2. Behold the handmaid of the Lord, may it be done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary, &c. 3. And

the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. Hail Mary, &c.

Let us Pray.

POUR forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may, by his passion and cross, be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

GRACE BEFORE MEALS.

BLESS us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive of thy bounty. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GRACE AFTER MEALS.

WE give thee thanks, Almighty God, for all thy benefits, who

livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

OCCASIONAL PRAYERS.

FOR THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH.

DEFEND, O Lord, thy servants, we

beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety; that all adversities and errors being removed, thy Church may freely and securely serve thee. Through our Lord, &c.

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FOR THE POPE.

GOD, the Pastor and Governor of all the faithful, mercifully look upon thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint the pastor of thy Church; grant, we beseech thee, that both by word and example he may edify those over whom he is set; and, together with the flock committed to his care, may attain everlasting life. Through, &c.

FOR THE TEMPTED AND AFFLICTED.

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GOD, who justifiest the ungodly that repent, and wouldst not the death of a sinner; we humbly entreat thy majesty to protect thy servants with thy heavenly assistance, who trust in thy mercy, and preserve them by thy continual protection; that they may constantly serve thee, and by no temptation be separated from thee; through, &c.

FOR PERSEVERANCE IN GOODNESS.

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RANT, O my Lord Jesus Christ, that I may persevere in good purposes, and in thy holy service, to my death; and that I may this day perfectly begin, for all I have hitherto done is nothing. Amen.

A SHORT RECOMMENDATION TO GOD.

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mercy, O Lord, I commend my soul and body; my senses, my words, my thoughts, and all my actions, withi all the necessities of my body and soul; my going forth and coming in; my faith and conversation; the course and end of my life; the day and hour of my death; my rest and resurrection with the saints and elect. Amen.