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PERPETUAL INTERCESSION TO

the eighty thousand who die every day; they are thus united with the Associates, and gain a title to certain indulgences. The digni- taries are always chosen from among the Associates. Companions are not admitted to the common meetings of the Association, nor to the annual retreat made by its mem- bers, unless by a special permission from the Director and Council of the Confra- ternity.

The Director of the Association should be a fervent and intelligent priest, who will be careful to preserve its spirit, to promote the growth of its members in humility, piety, modesty, charity, zeal, and devotion, even more than the increase of their numbers; one who will faithfully watch over this little flock committed to him by the Good Shep- herd; duly considering, in the sight of God, the fruits of salvation to be expected from each member, and his own great responsi- bility, since the earnestness of the Associates, and the efficacy of their prayers for the con- version and salvation of sinners, depend in great measure on his guidance.

The Dignitaries are chosen from amongst the Associates most distinguished by their virtues, their zeal and religious influence.