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amulet we should find it in our passage through life if we would say to ourselves two or three times a day these soft words of Scripture: "My spirit is sweet above honey, and my inheritance above honey and the honeycomb" (Ecclus. xxiv. 27).

LXXXI. The Correct Thing

FOR MEMBERS OF CHURCH ASSOCIATIONS

IT IS the Correct Thing: For member of church associations to comply with the rules and regulations.

To be present if possible when meetings are called.

To have a certain amount of humility in regard to one's own ability.

To always withdraw at once from any organization which is not working in harmony with the pastor of the parish.

To refuse to accept an office if one is not willing and able to discharge its duties.

To remember that everybody can not be first.

To approach holy communion on the regular communion days in a body.

It is Not the Correct Thing: To belong to any society or organization which is not approved by the pastor.

To refuse a contribution (to the Church or for a Church festival) in a discourteous manner.