Self-Conquest
Once a day, at least, recall very earnestly that
I Cor. iii. 15Ꚛ Third Day of December
Cast thyself before thy Saviour, Jesus Christ; sorrow at His feet for past unfaithfulness; offer thyself to Him as His conquest; bid Him reign over thee, that thy every thought and word and act may tend solely to His glory. Forget thyself and thy own interests, pledge thyself to Him as His loyal soldier, fight bravely for Him—the Christ, thy King —and when the battle rages fiercely and thou art wounded and weary, think of Him Who fought and conquered for thy sake. He marketh every wound, He knoweth thy weariness, He smileth on thee, bidding thee be of good heart. Forward, then, soldier of Christ! fear not thy enemies, win souls for Him at any cost, be brave in the deadly combat, and, when the strife has ceased, and peace—eternal peace—is thine, with what ecstasy of gladness shalt thou remember that for His sake thou didst quell the rebellious feeling, check the impatient word, return unkindness by loving act, for thou shalt see His smile of welcome, and thy soul shall thrill with joy when thou hearest His gracious words: “Well done.”
Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do the things that I command you.—John xv. 13, 14.
Ask yourself: how does this matter affect me personally, what lesson does it convey to me, what suggestion for a better life, how can I improve my conduct; resolve to become a saint at any cost; think upon the eternal years; pray to the Holy Ghost that He may lead you in the way of perfection; finally recite attentively and devotedly the following Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit:
Oh Holy Spirit, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding, heart, and will, my whole being for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always submissive to Thy heavenly inspirations, and to the teaching of the Church, of which Thou art the infallible guide; may my heart be ever inflamed with love of God and of my neighbor; may my will be ever conformed to the divine will, and may my whole life be a faithful imitation of the life and virtue of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to Whom with the Father and Thee be honor and glory forever. Amen.
Self-Conquest. Rev. F. X. Lasance. 1936. 
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