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Thursday 27

Today, it seems to me, there was no danger of indulging
in pride as I have spent the whole day in practices of piety;
nevertheless I did have a thought of pride even today, and it is
this: it seemed to me that I have spent a good long time in
church.

Friday 28

I was curious to know what they said about our singing,
and when I heard that some liked it, I was gratified. I was also
pleased with myself when a person saw me returning from
church after our Sodality meeting. I put some books on my
table so that those who saw them might presume that I read a
lot and that I have good books. I spoke with feigned humility.

4.

Saturday 29

I said some words from which they would understand
that I had done a good deed. There came back to mind a word
of praise I had received, due to my hypocrisy. I was happy to
hear words of praise said of me, though they were just for fun.
I said that two girls find me awe-inspiring. 4.

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