the land of those who live a carefree life [cf. Jb 28:13]. So the member who wishes to arrive at this virtue of necessity must live a life of abstinence and sobriety, and seek consolation in his Spouse alone; and that he may reflect the death of his Spouse even in his clothing, he should mortify his body, and clothe himself with rough, cheap clothing. As regards abstinence: Members of this Order, besides the usual vigils, the Ember Days, and Lent prescribed in the Church, must fast, for their whole life, every Friday and Saturday, for the Virgin was in mourning and greatest sorrow on these two days. May those who (having first obtained permission) would wish to fast during Advent, be blessed by Christ the Lord and His Virgin Mother. Regarding the habit, the following dispositions will be observed: They will be clothed in the same way and form as were Jesus and His mother. Since the devoted souls will conform, in actions and in dress, to their Spouse, Christ, and His Virgin Mother, it is necessary that both Mother and Son be reflected in their clothing, namely: by the white color in their habits and the red in the bands of the scapular of the Immaculate Conception. To this scapular, worn beneath the outer garment, will be attached an image of the Mother of God, 66
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