SECOND DAY
Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures
which endure; Come, Light of all that live!
The Gift of Fear
The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign
respect for God, and makes us dread nothing
so much as to offend Him by sin. It is a fear
that arises, not from the thought of hell, but
from sentiments of reverence and filial
submission to our heavenly Father. It is the
fear that is the beginning of wisdom,
detaching us from worldly pleasures that
could in any way separate us from God. "They
that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and
in His sight will sanctify their souls."
Prayer
Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear,
penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you,
my Lord and God, before my face forever,
help me to shun all things that can offend
You, and make me worthy to appear before
the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in
heaven, where You live and reign in the unity
of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world
without end. Amen.
Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to
the Father SEVEN TIMES.