men, that you may be seen by them." (Matt. vi. 1,) Our Divine teacher wishes us to avoid vain glory, and not to pride ourselves on our own good works. If we do, we shall receive no reward in heaven. " Let your light so. shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father, Who is in heaven." (Matt. v. 16.) You must not, however, perform virtuous .actions from the exclusive motive of edifying your brethren. St. Gregory gives us excellent directions on this subject, when he says, " Let your actions be so performed in public, that the intention, by which you wish to please God alone, be kept in private."
THURSDAY.
Christ Sends His Apostles and Disciples.— I.
(Matt, x., Luke, ix. and x.)
I. The Redeemer beholding the spiritual distresses of the Israelites, told His Apostles, "The harvest, indeed, is great, but the laborers are few. Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that He send laborers into His harvest." (Luke, x. 2.) The elect constitute the harvest of of the Lord; they await the preaching of His Gospel, and the benefit of His sacraments. There are many of them in this country, for whose welfare you ought to be concerned. Pray at least, that God may send zealous workmen into this vineyard, and such as are calculated to reap much fruit. According to your state and condition spare no pains in promoting the salvation of souls. " Of all Godlike occupations it is the most Godlike, to cooperate with God for the salvation of souls."
II. Christ sent His disciples "two and two," to recom-
