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NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY

The Discipline every day, the penance Chain on two
days, fast on the eve, the usual night visit, keep silent, speak
only when needed: prepare for holy Communion, and do
thanksgiving after it, on my knees. Take no fruit, keep eyes
down. Use no blanket at night.

CHRISTMAS NOVENA

Fasting every day except on Sunday. Use no blanket at

night. Sleep an hour less than usual. Apply the discipline every
day, wear the penance Chain during holy Communion every
day and wear it whole day on Christmas Eve till midnight.
Every night pay a visit to Baby Jesus. Give up fruit and wine;
speak only when strictly needed, keep eyes down, keep
pebbles in the shoes on 3 days. On two nights sleep on the
floor, and stay awake the night of Christmas Eve. On two
nights put some thorns in the bed. Every day trace on the
floor, with the tongue, the name of Jesus and five crosses.
Always kneel on the ground for prayer. With my thoughts I
shall ‘go’ to the Stable of Jesus No. …times. Congratulate
Mary No. …times. Thank the Eternal Father No. … times.

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