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SOME RESOLUTIONS
(made in occasion of Spiritual Exercises)
On the first Day. My God, I resolve to build up my
holiness on the solid foundation of holy humility, which is, in
fact, the virtue I need most badly: I will do my best to practise it
day by day, by doing concrete acts, as opportunities present
themselves.
Second Day. By God’s grace I resolve to be more
watchful, particularly on thoughts of pride or impurity, by
driving them away instantly, never relying on myself just
because they make no impression on my senses at times.
Third Day. By God’s grace I resolve to strive for a
complete detachment from all the things of this world, each
day as if I were about to die. Twice a week I will do my
Meditation on Death, Judgement, Hell and Heaven, to have
them more deeply imprinted on my mind and in my heart.
Fourth Day. From today on I will, with God’s help, renew
my will to carry out all my resolutions, no matter how hard or
wearisome I may find it at times; when I feel diffident or
weighed down in spirit, I will at once make an act of trust in
God.
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