PRAYER BEFORE MEDITATION 7- 17-27

My Lord and my God,

I believe that you are here present,

and that you do now behold me.

I adore you. 

I acknowledge myself unworthy, to appear before You.

Nevertheless, full of confidence in 

Your infinite goodness, 

I dare to ask the grace,

to pass this time of meditation, 

In such a manner as may tend to 

Your glory, and my own spiritual advancement. 

Enlighten my understanding move my heart and strengthen my will

that I may increase in the knowledge and love of You

and serve You henceforth with greater fidelity.

I ask this grace through the intercession 

of the most Blessed Virgin, of my holy patron 

and my guardian Angel. Amen.