"In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works; in doctrine uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity." Tit. ii. 7. The seminarist regards the seminary as a school of Christian and ecclesiastical virtues, which he must acquire before he enters upon the holy ministry. 1. He sets before him constantly, as example, our Lord Jesus Christ. "I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." John, xiii. 15. 2. He applies at first to the three means necessary to attain holiness; frequent reflection on his actions and their motives; prayer; mortifying, specially of the imagination, the senses, and his private judgment. "The whole land is made desolate, because no man layeth it to heart." Jer. xii. 11. "Men ought always to pray, and not to faint." Luke, xviii. 1. "They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Gal. v. 24. 3. He makes humility the foundation for the acquisition of virtues. "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." 1 Peter, v. 5. 4. He applies specially to the virtue most necessary for him, and most opposed to the inclinations of corrupt nature, such as contempt of one's self, support of one's neighbour, &c. "I will follow upon mine enemies, and overtake them; neither will I turn again until I have destroyed them." Ps. xviii. 37. VIII. DEVOTIONS OF THE SEMINARY. "Exercise thyself unto godliness. "Godliness is profitable unto all things." 1 Tim. iv. 7, 8. Practices of devotion support piety, and contribute to progress in holiness and perfection. The most suitable to the seminarist are: 1. Devotion towards the august Trinity. "So God loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son." John, iii. 16. "I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth." John, xvi. 17. 2. Devotion to the Most Holy Sacrament. "The love of Christ constraineth us." 2 Cor. v. 14. "Let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy." Heb. iv. 16. 3. Devotion to the Cross. "Who loved me, and gave Himself for me." Gal. ii. 20. "God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." Gal. vi. 14. 4. Devotion to the sacred Heart of Jesus. "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" Rom. viii. 35. "Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart." Matt. xi. 29. 5. Devotion to the most holy Virgin. "Behold thy mother." John, xix. 27. 6. Devotion to the holy Apostles, to holy Bishops, and to holy Priests. "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation." Heb. xiii. 7. 7. The seminarist addresses every day prayers to his guardian angel, to his patron saint, and for the refreshment of souls in Purgatory. IX. READING OF THE SEMINARY. "Give attendance to reading." 1 Tim. iv. 13.