O unfathomable good that fills
heaven and earth, incline Yourself graciously this day, and despise not Your
poor creature. Lord, if I am not worthy of You, yet do I stand in need of You.
Ah, gentle Lord,, are You not He Who with one word created heaven and earth?
Lord with one word can You not restore health to my sick soul? O Lord, do unto
me according to Your grace, according to Your infinite mercy, and not according
to my desserts. Yes, You are the innocent Paschal Lamb, which at this day is
still offered up for the sins of mankind.
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Ah, sweet-tasting bread of
heaven, which contains all sweet tastes according to the desire of everyone’s
heart, make the hungry mouth of my soul to rejoice in You this day; give me to
eat and to drink; strengthen, adorn and unite me interiorly to You.
Ah, Eternal Wisdom, come down so
powerfully this day into my soul, that all my enemies may be driven out of her,
all my crimes be melted away, and all my sins be forgiven. Enlighten my
understanding with the light of true faith. Inflame my will with Your sweet
love. Cheer up my mind with Your glad Presence, and give virtue and perfection
to all my powers. Watch over me at my death, that I may enjoy Your beatific vision
in eternal bliss. Amen.
(From Little Book of Wisdom by Blessed Henry Suso, O.P.)
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