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 your transgressions, and conceal your temptations or the perils to which you are exposed.

Fifth Resolution. I will join the Sodality, or The Young Men's Society, and other Catholic and charitable organizations connected with my parish church, according to my means and circumstances, such as The League of the Sacred Heart, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul or of The Holy Name or of The Propagation of the Faith.

Do all you can to further the interests of your parish, church, and school. Your heart should be aflame with a zeal for the House of God as was the heart of David, who was able to say truly: "I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwelleth" (Ps. xxv. 8).

The resolution in regard to joining the Sodality, The Young Men's Society, or The Catholic Club of your parish church, is of particular importance. These associations aim at preserving their members from wandering into forbidden paths or to lead them back into the right road, when they have gone astray. Revere and love your pastor; second all his efforts for the welfare of your society; be kind and helpful toward your associates.

4. In conclusion I will adopt the words which the aged Tobias addressed to his son: " All the days of thy life have God in thy mind, and take heed thou never consent to sin, nor