e?
A. The bodies of the damned will also rise, but they will be condemned
to eternal punishment.
420. Q. What is Heaven?
A. Heaven is the state of everlasting life in which we see God face to
face, are made like unto Him in glory, and enjoy eternal happiness.
421. Q. What words should we bear always in mind?
A. We should bear always in mind these words of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ: "What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world and
suffer the loss of his own soul, or what exchange shall a man give for
his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with
His angels; and then will He render to every man according to his
works."
MORNING PRAYERS
As soon as you awake, think of God. Make the Sign of the Cross and say:
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Then dress quickly and kneel down. Now say the Our Father, the Hail
Mary, the Apostles' Creed, the Confiteor and the Acts of Faith, Hope,
Love and Contrition which you have probably memorized. If you do not
know them by heart you will find them on pages 2-4.
Then if you have time also say the following prayers:
TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
My Lady, and my Mother, remember I am thine; protect and defend me as
thy property and possession.
TO SAINT JOSEPH.
Saint Joseph, model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, pray for us.
TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL.
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom His love commits me here,
Ever this day be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
God bless Papa and Mamma. God bless Brothers and Sisters, and all my
friends. God bless me, and make me a good child.
FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon
them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was
in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
EVENING PRAYERS
Never go to bed without thanking God for all the benefits you have
received during the day and during your whole life. Kneel down. Make the
Sign of the Cross. Then say the Our Father, Hail Mary, the Apostles'
Creed, the Confiteor, and Glory be.
Now think how you have acted during the day. Are there any big sins on
your soul? Any little sins? Try to tell Jesus how sorry you are for all
your sins, and say the Act of Contrition (
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