A Newman Spiritual Primer
In his Meditations and Devotions, to the question, how do we best seek the kingdom of heaven, i.e. how to become perfect, Newman writes,
Do not lie in bed beyond the due time of rising.—Msgr. Peter D. Wilkinson
Give your first thoughts to God.
Make a good visit to the Blessed Sacrament.
Say the Angelus devoutly.
Eat and drink to God’s glory.
Say the Rosary well.
Be recollected, keep out bad thoughts.
Make your evening meditation well.
Examine yourself daily.
Go to bed in good time and you are already perfect.