Lenten devotions and renewal of Consecration
The Psalms of the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Deuxième semaine (Jours 20 à 26): Sujet de la semaine : Connaissance de la Sainte Vierge
Second week (days 20-26): Theme for the Week: Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin
Démarche : Actes d’amour, affections pieuses envers la Très Sainte Vierge, imitation de ses vertus ; en particulier- son humilité profonde,
- sa foi vive,
- son obéissance aveugle,
- son oraison continuelle,
- sa mortification universelle,
- sa pureté divine,
- sa charité ardente,
- sa patience héroïque,
- sa douceur angélique et
- sa sagesse divine.
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| Mater Amabilis. J-J Tissot |
Prayer recommended by St Louis: ''I give myself to you, O Mary,... I take you for all my good.''
Nous devons nous unir à Jésus par Marie : c’est la caractéristique de notre dévotion; voilà pourquoi Montfort demande que cette seconde semaine soit employée à la connaissance de la Sainte Vierge.
Marie est notre Souveraine et notre Médiatrice, notre Mère et Maîtresse. Appliquons-nous donc à connaître les fonctions de cette royauté, de cette médiation et de cette maternité ainsi que les grandeurs et les prérogatives qui en sont le fondement et la conséquence.
Readings
Traité de la Vraie Dévotion à la Sainte Vierge : #152-164
True Devotion To the Blessed Virgin Mary: #152–#164
Cette dévotion est un chemin aisé, court, parfait et assuré pour arriver à l’union avec Notre-Seigneur, où consiste la perfection du chrétien.
This devotion is an easy, short, perfect, and secure way of arriving at union with Our Lord, in which the perfection of a Christian consists.
C’est un chemin aisé; c’est un chemin que Jésus-Christ a frayé en venant à nous, et où il n’y a aucun obstacle pour arriver à Lui. On peut, à la vérité, arriver à l’union divine par d’autres chemins; mais ce sera par beaucoup plus de croix, de morts étranges et avec beaucoup plus de difficultés, que nous ne vaincrons que difficilement. (…) (TVDM #152)
It is an easy way. It is the way which Jesus Christ Himself trod in coming to us, and in which there is no obstacle in arriving at Him. It is true that we can attain to divine union by other roads; but it is by many more crosses, and strange deaths, and with many more difficulties, which we shall find it hard to overcome.
Cette dévotion à la Très Sainte Vierge est un chemin court pour trouver Jésus-Christ, soit parce qu’on ne s’y égare point, soit parce que, comme je viens de dire, on y marche avec plus de joie et de facilité, et, par conséquent, avec plus de promptitude. On avance plus, en peu de temps de soumission et de dépendance de Marie, que dans des années entières de propre volonté et d’appui sur soi-même… (…) (TVDM #155)
This devotion to the Blessed Virgin is a short road to find Jesus Christ, both because it is a road which we do not stray from, and because, as I have just said, it is a road we tread with joy and facility, and by consequence with promptitude. We make more progress in a brief period of submission to, and dependence on, Mary than in whole years of our own will, and of resting upon ourselves.
Cette pratique de dévotion à la Très Sainte Vierge est un chemin parfait pour aller et s’unir à Jésus-Christ, puisque la divine Marie est la plus parfaite et la plus sainte des pures créatures, et que Jésus-Christ, qui est parfaitement venu à nous n’a point pris d’autre route de son grand et admirable voyage.
This practice of devotion to our Blessed Lady is also a perfect path by which to go and unite ourselves to Jesus, because the divine Mary is the most perfect and the most holy of creatures, and because Jesus, who has come to us most perfectly, took no other road for His great and admirable journey.
Le Très-Haut, l’Incompréhensible, l’Inaccessible, Celui qui Est, a voulu venir à nous, petits vers de terre, qui ne sommes rien. Comment cela s’est-il fait? Le Très-Haut a descendu parfaitement et divinement par l’humble Marie jusqu’à nous, sans rien perdre de sa divinité et sainteté; et c’est par Marie que les très petits doivent monter parfaitement et divinement au Très-Haut sans rien appréhender. (…) (TVDM #157)
The Most High, the Incomprehensible, the Inaccessible, He Who Is, has deigned to come to us, little worms of earth who are nothing. How has He done this? The Most High has come down to us perfectly and divinely by the humble Mary. He has come to us by her, without losing anything of His divinity and sanctity. So it is by Mary that the unspeakably little are to ascend, perfectly and divinely, without any fear, to the Most High.
Cette dévotion à la Très Sainte Vierge est un chemin assuré pour aller à Jésus-Christ et acquérir la perfection en nous unissant à Lui… (…) (TVDM #159)
This devotion to our Blessed Lady is also a secure way to go to Jesus, and to acquire perfection by uniting us to Him.
Cette pratique que j'enseigne n'est pas nouvelle ; en effet, on ne pouvait pas la condemner sans détruire les fondements de la religion Chrétienne. Il est évident que cette dévotion n'est pas nouvelle. On ne la pratique que rarement car elle est trop sublime pour beaucoup de gens. Cette dévotion est un chemin assuré pour aller à Jésus Christ, car Marie a le rôle de nous accompagner en sécurité à son Fils.
The devotion which I teach is not new. Indeed it could not be condemned without overthrowing the foundations of Christianity. It is obvious then that this devotion is not new. If it is not commonly practised, the reason is that it is too sublime to be appreciated and undertaken by everyone. This devotion is a safe means of going to Jesus Christ, because it is Mary's role to lead us safely to her Son.
Prayers for the second week
- Litany of the Holy Ghost
- Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Ave Maris Stella
- Prayer to Mary (St. Louis-Marie Grignon de Montfort)
Litaniæ de Sancto Spiritu
Litany of the Holy SpiritKyrie, eleison
R. Kyrie, eleison.
Lord, have mercy
R. Lord, have mercy.
Christe, eleison
R. Christe, eleison.
Christ, have mercy
R. Christ, have mercy.
Kyrie, eleison
R. Kyrie, eleison.
Lord, have mercy
R. Lord, have mercy.
Spiritus sancte a Patre Filioque procedens,
R. Miserere nobis.
Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus Domini Deus Isræl,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of the Lord, the God of Isræl,
R. Have mercy on us.
Dominator hominum,
R. Miserere nobis.
Lord of men,
R. Have mercy on us.
Replens orbem terrarum,
R. Miserere nobis.
Filling the whole earth,
R. Have mercy on us.
Habens omnem virtutem,
R. Miserere nobis.
Having every virtue,
R. Have mercy on us.
Omnia bona operans, et omnia prospiciens,
R. Miserere nobis.
Author of all good, watchman over all,
R. Have mercy on us.
Ornans cælos, stabilis, et securus,
R. Miserere nobis.
Adorning the heavens, stable and secure,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus veritatis omnia suggerens, et distribuens,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of truth, furnishing and distributing everything,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus sapientiæ et intellectus,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus consilii, fortitudinis, scientiæ, et pietatis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of counsel, fortitude, knowledge, and piety,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus timoris Domini et prudentiæ,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of fear of the Lord and prudence,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus, quo inspirante locuti sunt sancti Dei homines,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit, through whose inspiration the holy men of God spoke,
R. Have mercy on us.
Quæ ventura annuntians,
R. Miserere nobis.
Who Announces the things to come,
R. Have mercy on us.
Donum et promissio Patris,
R. Miserere nobis.
Gift and promise of the Father,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus sancte Paraclite arguens mundum,
R. Miserere nobis.
Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, accuser of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus, in quo dæmonia eiiciuntur,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit, by whom demons are expelled,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus, ex quo renascimur,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit, through whom we are reborn,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus, per quem caritas Dei diffusa est in cordibus nostris,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit, through whom the love of God is diffused into our hearts,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus adoptionis filiorum Dei,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of adoption of the sons of God,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus gratiæ et misericordiæ,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of grace and mercy,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus adiuvans infirmitatem nostram et reddens testimonium spiritui nostro, quod simus filii Dei,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit helping our weaknesses and restoring witness to us, that we are sons of God,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus suavis, benigne, super mel dulcis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of sweetness and kindness, sweeter than honey,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus pignus hereditatis nostræ, deducens nos in terram rectam,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit, who art the pledge of our inheritance, leading us into righteous lands,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus principalis, vivificans et confortans,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of principal, life-giving and strengthening,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus salutis, iudicii et gaudii,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of salvation, judgment, and joy,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus fidei, pacis, et ardoris,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of faith, peace, and love,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus humilitatis, caritatis, et castitatis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of humility, charity, and chastity,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus benignitatis, bonitatis, longanimitatis, ac mansuetudinis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of kindness, goodness, patience, and gentleness,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus lenitatis, veritatis, unitatis ac consolationis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of mildness, truth, unity, and consolation,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus compunctionis, promissionis, renovationis, ac sanctificationis,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of good conscience, promise, renewal, and sanctification,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus vitæ, patientiæ, continentiæ, ac modestiæ,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of life, patience, continence, and modesty,
R. Have mercy on us.
Spiritus omnium gratiarum,
R. Miserere nobis.
Spirit of every grace,
R. Have mercy on us.
Propitius esto,
R. Parce nobis sancte Spiritus.
Be merciful,
R. Spare us, O Holy Spirit.
Propitius esto,
R. Exaudi nos sancte Spiritus.
Be merciful,
R. Hear us, O Holy Spirit.
A spiritu erroris,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From the spirit of error,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
A spiritu immundo,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From an unclean spirit,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
A spiritu blasphemiæ,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From the spirit of blasphemy,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Ab omni obstinatione et desperatione,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From all stubbornness and despair,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Ab omni præsumptione et veritatis contradictione,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From every presumption and contradiction of the truth,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Ab omni malitia, et prava consuetudine,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From every malice and depraved habit,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Ab invidia fraternæ caritatis,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From the disdain of fraternal charity,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
A finali impænitentia,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
From final impenitence,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per æternam a Patre et Filio processionem tuam,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through Thy eternal procession from the Father and the Son,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per invisibilem unctionem tuam,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through Thy invisible anointing,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per omnem gratiarum plenitudinem, qua Virginem Mariam semper possedisti,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through every fullness of grace, in which Thou didst always possess the Virgin Mary,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per supereffluentem sanctitatis abyssum, qua conceptione Verbi Matrem Dei inundare fecisti,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through that overflowing abyss of sanctity, which Thou didst pour forth upon the Mother of God at the conception of the Word,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per sanctam in baptismo Christi apparitionem tuam,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through Thy holy apparition at Christ's baptism,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per salutarem super apostolos adventum tuum,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through Thy saving advent upon the apostles at Pentecost,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Per ineffabilem bonitatem tuam, qua Ecclesiam gubernas, Concilias præsides, Martyres corroboras, Doctores illuminas, Religiones instituis,
R. Libera nos, Spiritus Dei vivi.
Through Thy limitless goodness, by which Thou dost govern the Church, advise leaders, strengthen martyrs, illumine
teachers, and establish religious institutes,
R. Deliver us, Spirit of the Living God.
Peccatores,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
We sinners,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut in spiritu ambulemus, et desideria carnis non adimpleamus,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That we may walk in spirit, and not filled with earthly desires
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut Te numquam contristemus,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That we may never sadden Thee,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut omnes Ecclesiasticos Ordines in sancta religione, et vero spiritu conservare digneris,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That Thou wouldst deign to preserve all in Holy Orders in holy religion and the spirit of truth,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut cuncto populo Christiano cor unum et animam unam donare digneris,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That Thou wouldst deign to grant the whole Christian people one heart and one soul,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut virtutem omnium complementum nobis donare digneris,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That Thou wouldst deign to grant us every virtue,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Ut nos exaudire digneris,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
That Thou wouldst deign to hear us,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Spiritus Dei,
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
Spirit of God,
R. We ask Thee, hear us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Effunde in nos Sanctum Spiritum.
Lamb of God, Thou who taketh away the sins of the world,
R. Pour forth the Holy Spirit in us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Emitte in nos promissum Patris Spiritum.
Lamb of God, Thou who taketh away the sins of the world,
R. Send forth the Spirit, the promise of the Father, to us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Da nobis spiritum bonum.
Lamb of God, Thou who taketh away the sins of the world,
R. Grant us the good spirit. (Lk 11:13).
V. Spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum:
R. Et hoc, quod continet omnia, scientiam habet vocis.
V. The Spirit of the Lord has filled the Earth:
R. It is all-embracing, and knows man's utterances.
Oremus:
Adsit nobis, quæsumus Domine, virtus Spiritus Sancti: quæ et corda nostra clementer expurget, et ab omnibus tueatur adversis. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate eiusdem Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculorum.
R. Amen.Let us pray:
We beseech Thee, O Lord, that the strength of the Holy Spirit who mercifully cleanses our hearts and protects us from all adversity be with us. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of that selfsame Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
R. Amen.
From the Cœleste Palmetum, 1741 edition. Tr MWM. ©copyrighted by Michael Martin. See Michael's superb website here: Treasury of Latin Prayers
Litaniæ Lauretanæ
Litany of LoretoThe Litany contains many praises found in a Hymn which was first translated into Latin around the year 800. The other titles and praises are found in the writings of the early Church Fathers of the first six centuries. It is believed the Litany was composed in Paris towards the end of the 12th century. It gets its name from the Italian shrine at Loreto, where it was adopted in 1558. ©copyrighted by Michael Martin. See Michael's superb website here: Treasury of Latin Prayers
Kyrie, eleison.
R. Christe, eleison.
Kyrie, eleison.
Christe, audi nos.
R. Christe, exaudi nos.
Pater de cælis, Deus,
R. miserere nobis.
Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus,
R. miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte Deus,
R. miserere nobis.
Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus,
R. miserere nobis.
Sancta Maria,
R. ora pro nobis.
Sancta Dei Genitrix,
R. ora pro nobis.
Sancta Virgo virginum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater Christi,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater Ecclesiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater Divinae gratiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater purissima,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater castissima,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater inviolata,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater intemerata,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater amabilis,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater admirabilis,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater boni Consilii,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater Creatoris,
R. ora pro nobis.
Mater Salvatoris,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo prudentissima,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo veneranda,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo prædicanda,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo potens,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo clemens,
R. ora pro nobis.
Virgo fidelis,
R. ora pro nobis.
Speculum iustitiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Sedes sapientiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Causa nostræ lætitiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Vas spirituale,
R. ora pro nobis.
Vas honorabile,
R. ora pro nobis.
Vas insigne devotionis,
R. ora pro nobis.
Rosa mystica,
R. ora pro nobis.
Turris Davidica,
R. ora pro nobis.
Turris eburnea,
R. ora pro nobis.
Domus aurea,
R. ora pro nobis.
Fœderis arca,
R. ora pro nobis.
Ianua cæli,
R. ora pro nobis.
Stella matutina,
R. ora pro nobis.
Salus infirmorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Refugium peccatorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Consolatrix afflictorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Auxilium Christianorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Angelorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Patriarcharum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Prophetarum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Apostolorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Martyrum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Confessorum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Virginum,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Sanctorum omnium,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina sine labe originali concepta,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina in cælum assumpta,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina familiæ,
R. ora pro nobis.
Regina pacis,
R. ora pro nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. parce nobis, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. exaudi nos, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. miserere nobis.
V. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix,
R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.
Oremus
Concede nos famulos tuos, quæsumus, Domine Deus, perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere: et gloriosa beatæ Mariæ semper Virginis intercessione, a præsenti liberari tristitia, et æterna perfrui lætitia. Per Christum Dominum nostrum.
R. Amen.
Litany of Loreto (English)
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of peace.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oraison à Marie
Prayer to Mary
Je vous salue, Marie, Fille bien-aimée du Père Eternel; je vous salue, Marie, Mère admirable du Fils ; je vous salue, Marie, Epouse très fidèle du Saint-Esprit ; je vous salue, Marie, ma chère Mère, mon aimable Maîtresse et ma puissante Souveraine, je vous salue, ma joie, ma gloire, mon cœur et mon âme! Vous êtes toute à moi par miséricorde, et je suis tout à vous par justice. Et je ne le suis pas encore assez: je me donne à vous tout entier de nouveau, en qualité d’esclave éternel, sans rien réserver pour moi ni pour autre. Si vous voyez encore en moi quelque chose qui ne vous appartienne pas, je vous supplie de le prendre en ce moment, et de vous rendre la Maîtresse absolue de mon pouvoir; de détruire et déraciner et d’y anéantir tout ce qui déplait à Dieu, et d’y planter, d’y élever et d’y opérer tout ce qui vous plaira.
Hail Mary, beloved Daughter of the Eternal Father! Hail Mary, admirable Mother of the Son! Hail Mary, faithful spouse of the Holy Ghost! Hail Mary, my dear Mother, my loving Mistress, my powerful sovereign! Hail my joy, my glory, my heart and my soul! Thou art all mine by mercy, and I am all thine by justice. But I am not yet sufficiently thine. I now give myself wholly to thee again, as your servant in eternity, without keeping anything back for myself or others. If thou still seest in me anything which does not belong to thee, I beseech thee to take it and to make thyself the absolute Mistress of all that is mine. Destroy in me all that may be displeasing to God, root it up and bring it to naught; place and cultivate in me everything that is pleasing to thee.
Que la lumière de votre foi dissipe les ténèbres de mon esprit ; que votre humilité profonde prenne la place de mon orgueil; que votre contemplation sublime arrête les distractions de mon imagination vagabonde; que votre vue continuelle de Dieu remplisse ma mémoire de sa présence; que l’incendie de la charité de votre cœur dilate et embrase la tiédeur et la froideur du mien ; que vos vertus prennent la place de mes péchés ; que vos mérites soient mon ornement et mon supplément devant Dieu. Enfin, ma très chère et bien-aimée Mère, faites, s’il se peut, que je n’aie point d’autre esprit que le vôtre pour connaître Jésus-Christ et ses divines volontés ; que je n’aie point d’autre âme que la vôtre pour louer et glorifier le Seigneur; que je n’aie point d’autre cœur que le vôtre pour aimer Dieu d’un amour pur et d’un amour ardent comme vous. Je ne vous demande ni visions, ni révélations, ni goûts, ni plaisirs même spirituels. C’est à vous de voir clairement sans ténèbres; c’est à vous de goûter pleinement, sans amertume ; c’est à vous de triompher glorieusement à la droite de votre Fils dans le ciel, sans aucune humiliation ; c’est à vous de commander absolument aux anges et aux hommes et aux démons, sans résistance, et enfin de disposer, selon votre volonté, de tous les biens de Dieu, sans aucune réserve.
May the light of thy faith dispel the darkness of my mind; may thy profound humility take the place of my pride; may thy sublime contemplation check the distractions of my wandering imagination; may thy continuous sight of God fill my memory with His presence; may the burning love of thy heart inflame the lukewarmness of mine; may thy virtues take the place of my sins; may thy merits be my only adornment in the sight of God and make up for all that is wanting in me. Finally, dearly beloved Mother, grant, if it be possible, that I may have no other spirit but thine to know Jesus and His divine will; that I may have no other soul but thine to praise and glorify the Lord; that I may have no other heart but thine to love God with a love as pure and ardent as thine I do not ask thee for visions, revelations, sensible devotion or spiritual pleasures. It is thy privilege to see God clearly; it is thy privilege to enjoy heavenly bliss; it is thy privilege to triumph gloriously in Heaven at the right hand of thy Son and to hold absolute sway over angels, men and demons; it is thy privilege to dispose of all the gifts of God, just as thou willest.
Voilà, divine Marie, la très bonne part que le Seigneur vous a donnée et qui ne vous sera jamais ôtée; et ce qui me donne une grande joie. Pour ma part, ici-bas, je n’en veux point d’autre que celle que vous avez eue, savoir:
- de croire purement, sans rien goûter ni voir;
- de souffrir joyeusement, sans consolation des créatures;
- de mourir continuellement à moi-même sans relâche; et
- de travailler fortement jusqu’à la mort, pour vous, sans aucun intérêt, comme le plus vil de vos esclaves.
Such is, O heavenly Mary, the "best part," which the Lord has given thee and which shall never be taken away from thee-and this thought fills my heart with joy. As for my part here below, I wish for no other than that which was thine: to believe sincerely without spiritual pleasures; to suffer joyfully without human consolation; to die continually to myself without respite; and to work zealously and unselfishly for thee until death as the humblest of thy servants.
La seule grâce que je vous demande, par pure miséricorde, c’est que, tous les jours et moments de ma vie, je dise trois fois Amen / Ainsi soit-il:
The only grace I beg thee to obtain for me is that every day and every moment of my life I may say:
Ainsi soit-il, à tout ce que vous avez fait sur la terre, lorsque vous y viviez;
Ainsi soit-il, à tout ce que vous faites à présent dans le ciel;Ainsi soit-il, à tout ce que vous faites en mon âme, afin qu’il n’y ait que vous à glorifier pleinement Jésus en moi pendant le temps et l’éternité.
Ainsi soit-il.Amen, so be it's all that thou didst do while on earth; Amen, so be it's all that thou art now doing in Heaven; Amen, so be it-to all that thou art doing in my soul, so that thou alone mayest fully glorify Jesus in me for time and eternity. Amen.
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