Part V, Chapter VIII

Affections to Be Performed after This Examination

After having quietly considered each point of the examination into the state of your soul, you must afterwards proceed to the affections in this manner; —

1. Return thanks to God for the little amendment you may have found in your life since your resolution, and acknowledge that it has been his mercy alone that has wrought it in and for you,

2. Humble yourself exceedingly before God, acknowledging that, if you have not advanced much, it has been through your own fault, because you have not faithfully, courageously, and constantly corresponded with the inspirations, graces, and affections which he has given you in prayer, and at other times.

3. Promise that you will eternally praise him for the graces which he has bestowed on you, and for having withdrawn you from your evil inclinations, to make this little amendment.

4. Ask pardon for your infidelity and disloyalty in not corresponding with his graces.

5. Offer him your heart, that he may make himself the sole master of it.

6. Beseech him to make you forever faithful to him.

7. Invoke the saints, the blessed Virgin, your good angel, your holy patron, St. Joseph, and the whole court of heaven.

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