The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

76 to make abstinence and sobriety hallmarks of our own lives. Amen. Day 7. Immaculate Mary, you were always faithful in fulfilling the Lord’s will. St. John testifies that you stood at Jesus’ side till the very end: “But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother ...” (Jn 19:25). O, how many times did we transgress God’s commandments? Teach us, O Blessed Mother, to respect your Son’s will. Amen. Day 8. Immaculate Mary, your Son said: “Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No’” (Mt 5:37). Our speech, then, should be simple and honest, but there is often so much dishonesty and sham in us. Help us to obtain the grace of simplicity and truth. Amen. Day 9. Immaculate Mary, your feast day is approaching. You are the masterpiece of the Most Holy Trinity. The Divine Love gave you to us. We thank God with a grateful heart for this magnificent gift, and we ask you, teach us to grow in sincere love of Our Father in Heaven and our brothers and sisters on earth. Amen.