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Show Faith, Hope, Charity: The last poem by Sister M. Rita, of the Order of the Holy Cross, and published in the Ave Maria, contains a succinct formula of Catholic-faith. Catholic-faith. O God, I believe that Thou art God; I believe that Thou art One in Three! My faith is founded on Thy word, O strengthen, God, my faith in Thee. 0 God, I hope in Thee as God! Relying on Thy word divine, 1 hope to gain eternal life, O strengthen, God, this' hope of mine! O Good, I love Thee as my God, ;: For infinitely good Thou art! 0 strengthen this poor love of mine Until it doth consume my heart! t) God, I believe and hope and love, And yet I have offended Thee! 1 promise, God, to sin no more: Do Thou in mercy pardon me! V |