1. _The faithful observance of our rules_: whoever observes them perfectly is a real saint. We all observe most of them; let us observe all of them. 2. _Much good prayer_, performing our spiritual exercises faithfully and fervently. In particular let us perform this triduum to the best of our power. What is required for this purpose? a. Silence and recollection; b. Earnest meditations; c. Spiritual readings that speak to our hearts; d. Careful examinations of our spiritual progress. _Colloquy_ with our dear Lord, asking for a thorough renovation of Spirit. MEDITATION II In What Perfection Consists _1st Prelude._ See God enthroned in Heaven, and all the Saints lovingly looking up to Him. _2nd Prelude._ Beg grace to understand in what perfection really consists. _POINT I._ A thing is good if it answers fairly well the purpose for which it is made; it is perfect if it answers that purpose as well as is desirable. Thus a pen is perfect if it is every way suitable to write with, a watch is perfect if it always keeps time. Now man is made to love God; he is therefore perfect if he devotes himself entirely to the love of God. That perfection consists formally in Charity is expressly stated by St. Paul, who writes to the Colossians: “Above all things have charity, which is the bond of perfection” (iii, 14). To attain perfection, therefore, we must accustom ourselves to be totally taken up with God and God’s interests, for God’s sake. This is the main purpose aimed at by Father Faber in his excellent book “All for Jesus.” Read for instance, pages 48, 49. Much of this may be in many men merely sentimental, or poetical. To make it actual in us, real in our conduct and the dispositions of our will, seeking God in all things, is true sanctity. At this we must steadily aim. It is in fact the motto of our Society: _Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam_, “To the Greater Glory of God.” A perfect man is a man of one idea, the idea of the greater glory of God.