Prayers in Honor of St. John Berchmans

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. He was distinguished most by the cheerfulness of his character and the extraordinary perfection with which he performed ordinary actions. Dying, he held in his hands his Crucifix, Rosary and Book of Rules and said: These three things are most dear to me - with these I willingly die. Gregory XVI declared him venerable in 1843, Pius IX beatified him in 1865, and Leo XIII canonized him in 1888.<br><br>Maxims Of The Saint.<br><br>1st. I am not secure unless I have a true and filial affection for the Blessed Virgin.<br><br>2d. In all things I shall be opposed to the spirit of the world.<br><br>3d. If I were to aim at pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.<br><br>4th. Why, O my soul, wouldst thou take delight in saying or doing that which will sooner or later be a matter of reproach to thee!<br><br>5th. Nothing can be more consoling during life than to pass a great part of it with Our Lord, residing in the Blessed Sacrament.