To Mary
O MARY, conceived without stain, pray for us who fly to thee. Refuge of sinners, Mother of those who are in their agony, leave us not in the hour of our death, but obtain for us perfect sorrow, sincere contrition, remission of our sins, a worthy reception of the most holy Viaticum, the strengthening of the sacrament of Extreme Unction, so that we may be able to stand with safety before the throne of the just but merciful Judge, our God and our Redeemer. Amen.
Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Pius IX, March 11, 1856.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist me in my last agony.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.
EJACULATIONS TO BE USED IN PREPARATION FOR A GOOD DEATH
THOSE who wish to make sure of dying well should frequently pray for the grace of perseverance and make use of indulgenced invocations, many of which are contained in this book. As for those persons who are in attendance on the sick, their duty is from time to time to suggest or recite the Christian Acts, short prayers, etc., but always with great sweetness and discretion.
Confidence in God
He who has placed his confidence in God is never abandoned by Him. Jesus Christ died to obtain for us the pardon of our sins. God gave us His only Son to die for us; therefore how can He refuse to pardon us?
