He came to bring the Mourners Joy

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy Priesthood, to offer up spiritual Sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

God and Father, I beg You, grant my Plea for Grace and overlook my Guilt. The Pain of my Sins breaks my Heart; let your Mercy shine upon me , a poor sinner. O Lord! I deeply regret of my Sin; forgive me with your Grace! More and more prepare me each Day to walk in your Path, so that all I do may flow from true Faith in You, until my Life closes.

My God! I beg You to prepare me, a poor sinner, to be a Pillar of your House, which is founded for Eternity on Jesus Christ, whom Hell cannot tempt to change. Let me walk in the Path He forged with the Cross. Let me patiently endure Contempt, Hardship, Pressure and Adversity. But Lord, it is difficult for the Flesh; help make me, the weak One, stronger when You look down on me from Heaven.

Blow on this weak wick of Faith, make me a useful Vine. Take care of this bruised Reed in which this poor Soul lives. Prepare me here, so that I may fulfill your Will as best I can. Ruler of Multitudes! make me acceptable to You; help me tame the Desires of the Flesh, and save me from the Fire. O yes! with your Grace make me a Member of your Body, so that I shall stay with You for Ever.

I was conceived and born in Sin; save me with your Grace so that I may not be Lost. Grant me the Strength to fight the Lust that Flesh and Blood awaken; that my Robe of Innocence will not be defiled. O God! advise me; my Flesh often opposes me, and seeks Rest in the World, Rest which only abides in You. The Spirit is indeed willing, but the Strength to follow Holiness is often lacking.

My God! if my Prayer is granted, then comfort me with your Word. Say it so my Soul may hear: Enough, don’t tremble! You will remain for Ever in my Heart, how could I not love You! Amen.

DEVINE COMFORT

Do not fail, my tender Servant! For I will make you free, and help you strive to overcome your Temptations. The harder the War, the more beautiful the Victory. I will help you defeat your Enemies. The Saviour, the Alpha and Omega calls you to follow the Cross. Consider my Work and conduct yourself so that nothing may tempt you. The Consolation in this will delight your mind and put your Spirit to Rest.

Remember the Rewards He promises: those who conquer the Flesh receive the Crown of Glory from my Hand, in the Light where Joy reigns for Ever above the Heads of those whose Names are written in the Book. Dear Soul, fight with Courage! I will not abandon you and when your Life is complete, I will take you in my Arms and hold you to my Breast. Your Death threatens Decay, but my Death will prevent it, and Heaven will be open to you.

When you triumph with me in eternal Glory, how Magnificent the holy white Garment will be that covers your Body. Out of great Love for you I died and purchased a precious Gift for you. Amen.