St. Dominic Savio

"Resolutions made by me, Dominic Savio, in the year 1849, on the day of my First Communion, at the age of seven. 

1. I will go to Confession often, and as frequently to Holy Communion as my confessor allows. 

2. I wish to sanctify the Sundays and festivals in a special manner. 

3. My friends shall be Jesus and Mary. 

4. Death rather than sin."

These resolutions were not simply written out and then put carefully away; 

he read them very often, and they were a guide to him throughout his life.