ADDRESS TO ST. ALOYSIUS.

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his virtues, that, solicitously combating on earth, we may obtain with him an everlasting crown in heaven: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE DEVOUT CLIENT'S ADDRESS

TO SAINT ALOYSIUS.

ANGELICAL youth, Aloysius!-appointed by Christ's vicar on earth the patron of those who apply to study, thou hast shone in the church by a holy contempt of worldly greatness, but still more by the innocence and sanctity of thy life and glory of thy miracles- allow me to choose thee as the particular patron of my studies, and to resolve most sincerely to follow the example thou hast left me of piety and in­dustry. Receive me as thy client, and, through the love which animated thy heart for Jesus and Mary, vouchsafe to assist me in the pursuit of virtue and learning. Obtain for me purity of body and mind, and filial confidence in the ever blessed Virgin. Defend me against the dangers of the world; direct me in the choice of a state of life, and obtain for me those powerful graces which will preserve me from the guilt of mortal sin; that, assisted by thy patronage, and animated by thy example, I may lead a holy life in this world, and deserve to be associated with thee in the company of angels for all eternity. Amen.