 all that based on a life of prayer, Lord, you are giving us that strength. We turn to our most holy mother, Mary. Mary, we know because your son said so that there will be persecution, but we are not afraid or we're not overcome by fear because we know we have our Lord and we know we have you. I thank you, my God, for the good resolutions, affections, and inspirations that you've communicated to me in this meditation. I ask your help to put them into effect.