Based on the writing of St. Francis de Sales
Dearest God,
I adore you profoundly.
I thank you for the grace
Of preserving me
During this past night,
And I implore your pardon
If I have committed any sin
During the course of it.
I realize that the present day
Is given to me in order to gain
The future day of eternity,
And I plan on using this day well.
Looking ahead to what
Awaits me today,
I now make a firm resolution
To sincerely serve you and
Also advance in holy devotion;
Therefore, this is my spiritual plan:
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Lord, here is this wretched heart
Of mine, which through your
Goodness has conceived
Many good affections;
Alas, it is too weak and
Miserable to do the good
That it desires to do
Unless you impart your
Heavenly blessing.
For this reason
I humbly beg your blessing,
O Merciful Father,
Through the merits
Of the passion of your Son,
In whose honor I consecrate this day,
And all the remaining days of my life.
O Madonnina d’Amore, pray for me,
O Guardian Angel, pray for me,
All you saints and angels, pray for me,
That the windows of my soul
Will be opened
To the Sun of Justice.
Amen.