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AN ACT OF THE LOVE OF GOD,
forsaken. O mother, Virgin of Virgins, I run to thee, to thee I come, before thee present myself a sinner groaning under my sins.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, my words despise not, but graciously hear and grant my petition. Amen.
Pope Pius IX.granted an Indulgence of 300 days every time this prayer is said, and a plenary Indulgence to all those who have the devout habit of saying this prayer at least once a day every month, on any one day in the month, provided that having confessed and communicated, they visit a church or chapel and pray for the intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.
PRAYER TO THE B. VIRGIN AND TO ST. ANNE.
Hail to thee, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; be thy grace with me; blessed art thou amongst women; and blessed be holy Anne thy mother, from whom, O Virgin Mary, thou did'st come forth, stainless and sinless; then of thee was born Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. Amen.
To the above, 100 days' Indulgence each time. Plenary on Feast of St. Anne if said at least ten times every month, and prayer after Confession and Communion be said according to the intention of the Sovereign Pontif.
AN ACT OF THE LOVE OF GOD, BY ST FRANCIS XAVIER. O DEUS! EGO AMO TE,& C.
O God! Thou who art the object of my love ,Not for the hopes of endless joys above,