VI. Particular Rule.
"He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much." Luke, xvi. 10.
The seminarist takes all pains to draw up well his particular rule, and to leave out nothing of whatever can contribute to his sanctification.
1. He marks out the employment of every moment of the day which is not destined to common exercises, as well as how he will occupy himself on festivals or days of leave.
"Let all things be done in order." 1 Cor. xiv. 40.
2. He sets before him an intention for every action.
"Whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." Col. iii. 17.
"Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatever ye do, do all for the glory of God." 1 Cor. x. 31.
3. He distinguishes the virtues to which he will give especial heed, as well as his particular devotions and mortifications.
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness." Matt. v. 6.
"If ye live according to the flesh, ye shall die; but if ye, by the Spirit, do mortify the deeds of the flesh, ye shall live." Rom. viii. 13.
4. He determines the subject of his particular examination, the time and manner in which he is to do it, as likewise his occupations during the holy mass, the chaplet, and his visits to the Most Holy Sacrament.
5. He marks the anniversaries of the graces he has received; his resolutions in his monthly retreats; in his ordinations; the circumstances in which he has been most vividly touched by the love of God. He does not omit the rule he is to follow during vacations.