The Great Canon Á-? On Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent - Page 15 of 59
16.
Knowing, my wretched soul, how Isaac was mystically
offered to the Lord as a new sacrifice and holocaust, imitate
his resolution.
(Genesis 22:2)
17.
You have heard of Ishmael (be watchful, my soul!) who
was driven out as the son of a slave-girl. Beware lest you
suffer something similar by your lusting. (Genesis 21:10)
18.
You, my soul, have become like Hagar the Egyptian of old.
You have become enslaved by your own choice and have a
new Ishmael - stubborn self-will.
(Genesis 16:15)
19.
You know, my soul, of the Ladder shown to Jacob
reaching from earth to Heaven. Why have you not clung to
the sure step of piety?
(Genesis 28:12)
20.
Imitate that Priest of God and solitary King who was an
image of the life of Christ in the world among men.
(cf. Melchizedek:
Hebrews 7:1-4; Genesis 14:18)
21.
Do not be a pillar of salt, my soul, by turning back; but let
the example of the Sodomites frighten you, and take refuge
up in Zoar.
(Genesis 19:26)
22.
Run, my soul, like Lot from the fire of sin; run from Sodom
and Gomorrah; run from the flame of every irrational desire.
(Genesis 19)
23.
Have mercy, O Lord, have mercy on me, I implore Thee,
when Thou comest with Thy Angels to requite us all as our
actions deserve.
24.
Reject not the prayer of those who praise Thee, O Lord;
but have compassion on us, O Lover of men, and to those
who ask with faith grant forgiveness.
Refrain:
Holy mother Mary, pray for us.