"Before thou prayest, prepare thyself, and be not as one that tempteth the Lord." Eccles. xviii. 23.
"Be not faint-hearted when thou makest thy prayer." Eccles. vii. 10.
"A time to keep silence, and a time to speak." Eccl. iii. 7.
"If we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged." 1 Cor. xi. 31.
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.