V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
R. Make my heart like unto Thine.

From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire to be sought, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire to be mourned, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of praise, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of preference, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of influence, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of approval, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of authority, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of humiliations, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of repulse, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of calumny, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of oblivion, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of ridicule, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of injury, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suspicion, Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than myself, Jesus, grant this desire.
That others may be more highly esteemed, Jesus, grant this desire.
That others may grow and increase in honor, and I decrease, Jesus, grant that I may desire it.

Jesus, mercy.
Our Lady, help us.

Let Us Pray:

Pour forth Thy grace into our hearts, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we who refrain from sin by self-denial, may be afflicted in time rather than condemned to eternal punishment, through Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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