Untitled - Saints' Books

242 Material for Instructions. [PART n.
ecclesiastic does not give edification, such as profane
comedies, balls and parties where women are present.
But, on the other hand, the priest ought to be seen at
prayer in the church, making thanksgiving after Mass,
and visiting the Blessed Sacrament, and the images
of the divine mother. Some perform these devotions in
private, lest they might be seen by others; but it is bet
ter for priests to perform them in public, not to seek
praise, but to give good example, and thereby induce
others to praise God. That they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father who is in heaven. 1
1 "
Videant opera vestra bona, et glorificent Patrem vestrum, qui in
coelis est." Matt. v. 16.