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 His  only-begotten  Son  has  redeemed  you,  has  won  pardon  for you, and  has  opened  heaven  to  you. Serve God  with  a grateful love, for  you  were  dedicated  to  His  service  at  your  Baptism. Above all  things,  hear  Mass  willingly  and  devoutly,  and  be  thankful to  the  Lamb  of  God  who  daily  sacrifices  Himself  for  you.

When you  obey  your  evil  inclinations  and  passions,  you  are still in  the  bonds  of  the  cruel  servitude  of  Satan  and  sin. Tear yourself away  from  this  ignominious  slavery. Seek out  and  fight against your  besetting  sin. Make resolutions  against  it  every morning when  you  say  your  prayers,  and  examine  your  conscience about it  in  the  evening.

ow God  himself  conducted  the  Israelites  in  their  march, going before  them  by  day  in  a pillar  of  cloud,  by  night in a pillar  of  fire. They at  length  reached  the  shores  of  the Red Sea,  where  they  pitched  their  tents. Suddenly Pharao repented of  having  allowed  the  Israelites  to  go,  and  pursued them with  chariots  (Fig.  23,  p.  146)  and  horsemen,  and  with  his whole army  (Fig.  24,  p.  147);  and  he  overtook  them  at  nightfall near  the  Red  Sea.

When the  Israelites  saw  the  Egyptians  behind  them,  they were seized  with  fear,  and  cried  to  the  Lord  for  help. Moses,