the souls toward whom we have some special obligation, e,g., the souls of our parents, of our benefactors, of those who are suffering on our account. We should endeavor to gain many indulgences for their benefit. If, during our life, we pray for them, God will, after our death, inspire compassionate souls to pray for us when we are in purgatory, for, says our divine Saviour, with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again" (Matt. vii. 2).
3. Mental Prayer or Meditation
Raise Your Heart to God
We are traveling to an unknown land, to the land of eternity, let us hope, of endless delight. Our life on earth is a voyage to that country. The mistake into which many fall is that they make the journey to eternity in so thoughtless a fashion. You must beware of this folly. Therefore I exhort you to raise your heart to God daily, by means of serious reflection, by means of meditation or mental prayer.
You must already have remarked the wide difference which frequently exists among Christians who dwell beneath the same roof tree, and
