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Purpose

The aim of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart is the promotion of sobriety and temperance through:

faith and prayer
self-denial leading to inner freedom
setting beneficial example to others
presenting alternatives to the drinking scene, particularly to young people
advocating the ideals and values of temperance and sobriety in society

Duty

The duty of a Pioneer is to build a society where people live to their full potential. We reach out to those who suffer from alcohol-related harm. The Pioneer, like all Christians, is convinced that the love of God, as revealed in Jesus, is central to their lives. Pioneers are people who kindle the fire of God’s love in the hearts of others.

Prayer

The mission of a Pioneer is summarised in the Heroic Offering, a prayer which is said every morning and every evening by Pioneers.

Pioneer heroic offering

For Your greater glory and consolation,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
For Your sake to give good example,
To practice self-denial,
To make reparation to You for the sins of intemperance,
And for the conversion of excessive drinkers,
I will abstain for life from all intoxicating drinks.
Amen.

Ofráil ghaisciúil an réadóra

Ar son glóir agus sólás le cois a thabhairt duit-se,
A Chroí Naofa Íosa,
Le dea-shampla a thabhairt ar do Shon-sa,
Ar son féin-diúltaithe,
Ar son cúitimh duit-se i bpeacaí na póitireachta,
Agus ar son iompú daoine a ólas an iomarca,
Staonfaidh mé ón ól meisciúil ar feadh mo shaoil.
Áiméan