Self-Conquest
Once a day, at least, recall very earnestly that
I Cor. iii. 15Ꚛ Fourth Day of December
The holy season of Advent is intended on the part of the Church to make us meditate on the three great advents of the Saviour upon earth: The first in the humility of the crib in order to save us; the second in the splendor of His glory at the last day in order to judge us; the third in the secret of our hearts by His grace in order to sanctify us. We will make the resolution: first, to enter upon a new life of recollection and prayer suitable to the season of Advent; secondly, to take particular care with regard to the perfection of every one of our ordinary actions, which will be the best manner of sanctifying this holy season. Our spiritual nosegay shall be the words of St. Paul: “Behold now is the acceptable time; behold now is the day of salvation.”—2 Cor. vi. 2.
“Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.”—Luke iii. 4.
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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