"For God alone my soul waits in silence;
    from him comes my salvation." Psalm 62:1 (RSVCE)

Meditation: In the stillness I hear Jesus whisper, "Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest."

"Men of low estate are but a breath,
    men of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
    they are together lighter than a breath." Psalm 62:9 (RSVCE)

Meditation: In the eyes of God, one loving thought bears more weight than all the riches of mankind throughout the ages combined.

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Here is the 29th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 29

Madonna in Glory¹

O glorious St. Joseph, father and protector of virgins, faithful guide, to whom God intrusted Jesus, very innocence, and Mary, Virgin of virgins; by this twofold deposit to thee so dear, make it thy care that I, preserved from every defilement, pure in heart and chaste, may serve with constancy Jesus and Mary in perfect chastity. Amen.<sup>57

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁵⁷"Raccolta: Prayer to St. Joseph." Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/joseph.htm>.

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"With God we shall do valiantly." Psalm 60:12 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Father, with your grace I will be transformed into the person you want me to be.

"Lead thou me
    to the rock that is higher than I;
for thou art my refuge,
    a strong tower against the enemy." Psalm 61:2-3 (RSVCE)

Meditation: "Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in thee." 
William O. Cushion, hymnist

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Here is the 28th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 28

Madonna in Glory¹

St. Joseph, who wast ever most obedient in executing the law of God, thy heart was pierced with pain when the Precious Blood of the Infant Savior was shed at His Circumcision; but with the Name of Jesus new life and heavenly joy returned to thee. By this thy sorrow and thy joy, obtain for us, that, being freed in our life from every vice, we too may cheerfully die, with the sweet Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips. Amen.<sup>55

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁵⁵"Raccolta: The Seven Dolours And Seven Joys." Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/joseph.htm>.

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"Men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the righteous;
    surely there is a God who judges on earth.'" Psalm 58:11 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. Injustice must not be tolerated. God is watching.

"Rouse thyself, come to my help, and see!" Psalm 59:4 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Just as the sleeping Jesus responded immediately to the cries of the disciples in the boat during the storm, he is ready to calm our storms when we cry out.

"For thou hast been to me a fortress
   and a refuge in the day of my distress." Psalm 59:16 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Come, Holy Spirit, and set me free.

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Here is the 27th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 27

Madonna in Glory¹

At the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of the Dominations, may it please God to grant us grace to have dominion over our senses, and to correct our depraved passions. Amen.<sup>53

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁵³"Raccolta: Angelical Crown in honour of St. Michael the Archangel." Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/michael.htm>.

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"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
    for in thee my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge,
    till the storms of destruction pass by." Psalm 57:1 (RSVCE)

Meditation: God protects me by hiding me in the shadow of his wings.

    "Awake, my soul!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
    I will awake the dawn!" Psalm 57:8 (RSVCE)

Meditation: I praise God at dawn for having protected me during the night.

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Here is the 26th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 26

Madonna in Glory¹

O God, who through the Immaculate Conception of a Virgin didst prepare a worthy dwelling-place for Thy Son, we beseech Thee, who by the death of that Son, foreseen by Thee, didst preserve her from every stain of sin, to grant that by her intercession we also may be purified, and so may come to Thee. Amen.<sup>51

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁵¹"Raccolta: Novena in Preparation for the Feast of the Assumption" Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/novenas.htm>.

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"When I am afraid,
    I put my trust in thee." Psalm 56:3 (RSVCE)

Meditation: I will not be seized with alarm, fear or dread because I put my trust in God.

"For thou hast delivered my soul from death,
    yea, my feet from falling,
that I may walk before God
    in the light of life." Psalm 56:13 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Because Jesus conquered death, I will always walk with God, both here and in heaven.

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Here is the 25th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 25

Madonna in Glory¹

Let us then purify our hearts, in order that we may be worthy to give praise to Mary; and to the glory she possesses in that bright crown which decks her royal brow. Amen.<sup>50

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁵⁰"Raccolta: Novena in Preparation for the Feast of the Assumption" Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/novenas.htm>.

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"Behold, God is my helper;
    the Lord is the upholder of my life." Psalm 54:4 (RSVCE)

Meditation: The Lord is my helper; he will not leave me without support.

"And I say, 'O that I had wings like a dove!

    I would fly away and be at rest;

yea, I would wander afar,

    I would lodge in the wilderness,

I would haste to find me a shelter

    from the raging wind and tempest.'" Psalm 55:6-8 (RSVCE)

Meditation: 

"With a heart like mine, if I had allowed my wings to be clipped, how would I have been able 'to fly and rest'? How can a heart given over to the affection of creatures unite itself intimately to God?"^† Thérèse de Lisieux

"Cast your burden on the Lord, 

        and he will sustain you." Psalm 55:22 (RSVCE)

^{Meditation: The Lord provides all that I need to live life abundantly.}

^{†de Lisieux, St. Thérèse. La Bible avec Thérèse de Lisieux. Paris, France: Les Éditions du Cerf et Desclée De Brouwer, 1979. 76. Print. Trans. John P. Gross.}

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Here is the 24th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 24

Madonna in Glory¹

Queen unrivaled, whose desire it is to see men pure and clean of heart, that so they may be made worthy of thy God; obtain for us forgiveness of our sins, and help us, that all our looks, words, and deeds may please his heavenly Majesty. Amen.<sup>47

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁴⁷"Raccolta: Novena in Preparation for the Feast of the Assumption" Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/novenas.htm>.

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"But I am like a green olive tree
    in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God
    for ever and ever." Psalm 52:8 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Because I trust in God's unfailing love, I know that he will always take care of me.

"The fool says in his heart,
'There is no God.'" Psalm 53:1 (RSVCE)

Meditation: As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

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Here is the 23rd prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 23

Madonna in Glory¹

Queen unrivaled in the full knowledge granted thee of all things upon earth; for thy own glory’s sake obtain pardon for our past evil deeds, that we may never offend again by evil words or immoral thought. Amen.<sup>45

1</sup>"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
⁴⁵"Raccolta: Novena in Preparation for the Feast of the Assumption" Web. 8 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/novenas.htm>.

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