The Cross Vol II 1911-1912
The Cross: A Monthly Magazine. Vol. II (1911-12). Passionist Archives Ireland.
Entities mentioned
Person names
618 mentions
Place names
1,071 mentions
Religious terms
485 mentions
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The Cross .
over-communists management
May. 1911-April , 1912 .
a monthly
Volume II .
published by the Passionist fathers of the
magazine .
fathers .
the Passionist fathers .
conducted by
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Cross , The Word of the
child Guest , A ( Story ) .
City of Charlemagne , The
Angel , The Wise Woman and the ( Story )
Charity ( Poem ) .
Cross , The Appeal of the
Crucifix , My ( Poem ) ... .
Cecilia of Jesus .
Book Reviews .
Choice , The ( Poem ) ...
Christmas Wish . A
Birth of Day , The ( Poem ) .
Catholic Survivals in Wales .
Cry of the Spirit , The ( Poem ) .
Annals of the Passionists , Leaves from the
Crucifix , The Old Ivory ( Story )
Cavern of Fire , The ( Story ) .
Appeal of the Cross , The
Children's Nurse , A Trained ...
Broadway Martyr , A ...
christmas .
156 , 187 ,
After Many Years ( Story ) .
Cornwall , The first sight of ( Poem )
Bernard Silvestrelli , The late Father
28i , 307 .
Christmas Competition , A ( Story )
Christmas Pictures .
347, 399 .
59, 82 , 137 .
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Chapter of the Passionists , Provincial
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Lie , A Sister's ( Story ) .
Flower , A Passion ( Galileo Niccolini )
Droitwich and Its Cure
Evermore ( Story ) .
Gregory Callaghan , Father
Edens , The Three ( Poem )
Just to Please God ( Poem ) .
Dilemma , A Student's ( Story ) ...
flower , The Passion ( Poem ) ...
Feast of the Purification , On the ( Poem )
Easter , Our Lady's ( Poem ) .
Easter , Thoughts on ...
Gemma' Galgani , Thanks to
Guide to Lourdes , A New
Dora's Stepmother ( Story )
Devotion to Our Lady , Ruskin on
Legends of Passionside
Gabriel , Thanks to Blessed
Humanity , The Sacred
18, 49, 98 , 123, 211, 391, 425
Hoffernan , Father Frederick
Jottings , Provincial 32 , 69, 105, 143, 179, 213, 250, 294
November , A Thought for ( Poem ) .
Noyes , Alfred
Miscellaneous .
Father Gorham's Sick Call ( Story )
Mary's Son ( Poem ) .
Lourdes , A New Guide to
Leaves from the Annals of the Passionists .
372 , 410 .
My Crucifix ( Poem ) .
Mother of Sorrows , To the ( Poem )
Mary Magdalen , St. ( Poem ) .
His Friend ( Story ) .
( See Annals . )
over 436 .
In Hoc Signo Vinces ...
213, 294 .
Liturgy of Good Friday , The
Cross ( Poem ) .
229 , 270
Day , The Birth of ( Poem ) .
Dinner Party , Mr. Clifford's ( Story
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Little Flower of Jesus , The
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Good Friday , The Liturgy of .
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APALABETICAL INDES TO CORIENIE .
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St. Paul of the
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How Earl Sigurd Chose him his Gods for the Hosting ( Poem )
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Fra Bartolomeo's Testimony to the Sanctity of St
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O'Neill , Father Paul Mary
Three Edens , The ( Poem ) .
Ordination , For an ( Poem ) .
St. Mary Magdalen , To ( Poem ) .
Rosebud , The White ( Story ) ...
Student's Dilemma , The ( Story ) .
Old and New Year ( Poem ) .
Ruskin on Devotion to Our Lady
Passionist , To a ( Poem ) .
On Mutual Understanding
Passionists , Welsh Home of the
Purification , Feast of the ( Poem )
Our Lady's Easter ( Poem ) .
Refugium Peccatorum ( Story ) ...
Passion Flower , The ( Poem )
Tota Pulchra ( Poem ) ...
Passionide , Legends of
St. Swithun and the Weather ...
Thought for November , A ( Poem )
Passionists , Provincial Chapter of the ...
Sick Call , Father Gorham's ...
Sacred Humanity . The
St. Paul .
of ( Poem )
Understanding , On Mutual
Soft Place , The
Out of the Depths .
Sister's Lie , A ( Story ) .
240, 265 .
sacrifice .
Paul , St.
sonnets .
372 , 410 .
Provincial jottings .
Passion Flower , A ( Galileo Niccolini )
Stepmother , Dora's ( Story ) ...
Thoughts on Easter .
Patrick , St. ...
Trained Children's Nurse , A ...
Passionists , The Cradle of the ( Monte Argentario )
Spain , Curious Religious Customs of ...
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Callaghan , Father Gregory
Chapter , The Provincial ( 1913 )
Galileo' Niccolini .
Coronation of the Blessed Virgin
Good Friday Evening .
Dominic , Tomb of the Ven. Father
Ere , Passionist Monastery at
Flight into Egypt , The
Dominic of the Mother of God , Father
Gabriel , Blessed
God so loved the World '
Egypt , The Flight into
Crucifixion , The
Hilarion , Brother .
Caldwell , Father Conleth
facing 18"
Word of the Cross , The
Facing 217 .
Year , Old and New ( Poem )
Ignatius Spencer , Father
Grotti , Father Vincent
Joseph's Retreat , St. , The Hyde
faith .
Facing 406 .
Facing 297 .
Blessed Gabriel .
( Exterior ) .
facing 297 .
... 177 .
Bethlehem .
Facing 35 .
... 248 .
Wise Woman and the Angel ( Story )
page .
illustrations .
Ecce Homo .
Aix la Chapelle , The Dom ( Interior ) .
Argentario and the Retreat of the Passionists , Monte
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Facing 369 .
Joseph , St.
over 258 .
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May , Queen of
" My Heart hath expected reproach and misery "
Mary the Guide .
The , and her father
Martorelli , Father Eugene
Presentation in the Temple , The
Queen of May .
St. Paul of the Cross ...
cell of the
Retreat , Cotton Hall , St. Wilfrid's
St. Mary Magdalen ...
after death , The ...
Facing 1 .
O'Loughlin , Father Bernard ...
page .
Facing 109 .
Silvertrelli , Father Bernard
Facing 16 .
St. Michael the Archangel
Mary Magdalen , St.
Pius X. , His Holiness Pope ...
Lisieux , Carmelite Convent
Little Flower ,
' Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me '
Monte Argentario and the Retreat of the Passionists
Facing 16 .
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Miscellaneous .
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cast and disappointed .
The Student's Dilemma .
their store of grace ?
ment of Matrimony be required . '
get over . '
talked to Edward Blench on subjects of doctrinal im-
VERY intelligent girl was Edith Hickson . She sat and
I am glad there is only one , " he returned , " and what may
that be ?
Catholic clergy avail themselves of this means of adding to
" Matrimony , of course : not that I don't understand what it
I think I have made fairly good progress , Mr. Blench , " she
have so nicely explained , there is one difficulty . I should like to
Edward Blench did not look surprised . With a half smile
Baptism and Penance .
to undertake the responsibilities of the married state . The special
ance is given to those who receive it worthy , why do not the
means , but-perhaps , the remark is rather personal - as you have
necessity for grace in that direction will not exist in my case .
By P. Dougan .
answer you fully I would need to look up St. Thomas , whose
need all the spiritual assistance it is possible to obtain , and the
tions necessary to her formal reception of the sacraments of
convert to the Catholic Church , she was attending the instruc-
portance , receiving from him the instructions which formed the
Edith's face had changed , and she seemed somewhat down
object of her frequent visits during the past three months . A
tum is final on such matters . However , as I do not intense
leisurely crossed his legs and said : " Certainly the clergy ,
already told me it is a channel of grace by which great assist-
said cheerily , " but since we are on the sacraments , which you
sacrament of Matrimony undoubtedly confess grace . To
Only for those who marry will the helps conferred by the sac
THE STUDENT'S DILENMA .
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come by post is of itself a magnificent testimony to the wide-
dedicated to the Mother of God , to whom he had such an
come by post is of itself a magnificent testimony to the wide-
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whether her male friends always took off their hats when they
one of your love and society . I know the state of life you
unless to apologise for imaginary offences . She did not mind
the reason you gave for the clergy not requiring matrimonial
a foreign look . Her face was of that kindly type which makes
anything she said had to be repeated . In a word , her mind was
I pity that you should have made up your mind to deprive some
know what was unsatisfactory to me I must be candid . It seems
lady's feelings were she foolish enough to expend them upon
was smooth and pure , and jet-black hair gave her something of
within the bounds of possibility that the priesthood may not be
net her , or whether they were careful to " beg pardon " when
reasons , have given up within a few months of ordination , have
bove trifles . Strong intellectual traits marked her character ;
finished , you will be glad to be alone .
sympathise with that hypothetical lady whom my decision has
inconventional , she took no notice of apparent neglect or forget-
sort of sympathy for the lady you might otherwise have
knows what one may do at a future time . ' Then , it is quite
perhaps . I should not be so cruel as to disregard entirely the
undoubtedly happen . '
being the means of mutual enjoyment .
intend to enter obliges you to that course . Therefore , I feel a
on the matrimonial question , and this day's instructions being
She rose to go . presenting an attractive picture as she stood
I would rather you did not insist , " she replied . " Of course ,
of my explanation .
his eve . " Although I am in my third year's theology I could
THE CROSS .
due eyes , light brown hair , and with a half serious , half
said anything so terribly abtruse that you have missed the point
pulling on her gloves . She had not too much colour , her skin
deprived of an excellent husband-
married , and turned out splendid business men . " I can also
issistance is very satisfactory . Still , if you really want to
ne . Besides we men are such uncertain creatures , one never
word spoken in just . '
my vacation , and , if not , something to prevent ordination will
Come , now . " he said quizzingly , though kindly , " have I
I scent sarcasm . " she interrupted , " but " there's many a true
Edward Blench belonged to the fair type of manhood : clear
How encouraging for the lady we are considering ! " she
ine feel quite at ease in the presence of its possession . Almost
humorous expression which not unpleasantly attracted the
observer .
Why so sad looking ? ' he remarked .
Surely the talk .
still decline to go on . Indeed many students , for various
returned . " And now I suppose I have bothered you long enough
hence the reason of the instructions received from Edward Blench
married . '
Oh , no ! not that . I was thinking of other things you
you . '
about the responsibilities of the married state does not distress
said . '
There is hope yet , '
e is hope yet , " he answered , with a merry twinkle in
still decline to go on .
Indeed , many students , for various
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daughter's desire to receive instruction in the Catholic Faith .
place of worship in the not reconsiderable suburb of Pontoa .
rears past discharged all the parochial duties without a curate .
only , as you see , I am getting old , and besides the duties of St.
to place her in the hands of my nephew , Edward Blench , who ,
Benjamin Hickson , a prosperous merchant , lived in a good war
advisers . . If you have no objection I think your daughter would
acquainted with Father Mandlin , the parish priest , who for some
or a moment or two at the turn of the road to exchange a few
yet arduous and numerous enough for one . I propose , therefore ,
face stood clearly out - an ideal posture for a snap-shot . " The
though I did place myself as an obstacle : she has had a longing
in a neighbouring villa called " Laurel Den . " He was well
words with the housemaid just returning from the farm with two
accompanied her to the door and down the little steps on to the
huge milk cans in her hands . A three-quarter view of Edith's
months , having been ordered rest from study by his medical
is vacation belonged to St. Joseph's Church , the only Catholic
I am glad to find that you have no objection to your
for life in a Catholic convent-she is now Mother Superior of a
Father Mandlin to make arrangements in consequence of his
I am sure . is well qualified to impart an accurate knowledge of
for Catholicism ever since her aunt Marian gave up Anglicanism
the other students at Paris in the beginning of October . " " He
Mandlin .
through the half-drawn curtains of the window . She paused
daughter's changing her religion , and I shall be happy to do
white gravelled walk .
giving her instructions , that is a duty I would gladly perform ,
I don't think I could prevent her , " said Mr. Hickson . " even
fully loaded and ready . Acting on impulse he raised it , the
he Church's doctrine . ' He has come to live with me for a few
Good-bye , and-forget the possible lady we were speaking
" Mr daughter has strong opinions and seems determined to
next moment securing her image on the negative .
On returning to the sitting-room his eve caught sight of her
THE STUDENT'S DILENMA .
my best to accommodate myself to your wishes , " replied Father
Good-bye , " he said simply .
convent a short distance from Manchester . '
urv them out . I have no wish to prevent her , because I believe
" A very natural tendency , " said Father Mandlin : " but as to
The little chapel-house where Edward Blench was spending
but then my allotted time is drawing to an end , and I must join
doctrine . '
nera with which he spent many pleasant hours lay on the table
he said , as she extended her hand , which he shook rather
Joseph's , whilst not sufficient to occupy fully two priests , are
" I am sorry there is only another meeting for instructions . "
tenderly .
with you about giving her further instruction in Catholic
about . '
I , too , would rather these interviews continued a little longer ,
Mr. Hickson , a staunch Church of England man , called upon
in liberty of conscience .
she said ,
Therefore , I should like to arrange
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impervious to the glamour of feminine beauty . But , of course ,
he direction of the sitting-room where Edward Blench sat all
fusion on each side of the walk , and the reflection from the newly
ne can never tell , " said Father Mandlin' namely , glancing in
Edward Blench expecting her , of course-hastily gathered
itting-room , forgetting , in her preoccupation , to knock .
other lessons too ; an impression has been left upon me
ow that I think a young man fresh from the schools is eminently
Bright sunshine lit up the beautiful flowers that grew in pro-
lope you will not be offended at my sudden intrusion . '
Recollecting herself immediately a deep bush covered her
is she approached the little green gate which opened on to the
bit rusty , and there are so many up-date religious difficulties
upon her a kind of familiarity with the place : yet to-day a sense
in the weather to exercise a decreasing influence upon her spirits .
Don't agree yourself on my account : I was expecting you ,
whitewashed farmhouse standing some fifty yards to the right
matters to-day : other things have lately obtruded themselves
dmirably , only I hope the upshot will not be an element , "
now I suppose we shall have to make the most of the present
added a touch of purity to the scene .
faced housemaid opened the door .
camera work . " he answered with perceptible confusion . " And
ne Catholic Church . '
She passed in mechanically and walked straight into the
occasion by recapitulating the points touched upon in our
white gravelled walk leading to the house . There was nothing
Hitherto she had grown to look upon these visits as conferring
In her last visit to St. Joseph's presbytery Edith Hickson
up something he had been working with at her entrance .
Very good . Father Mandlin , this arrangement should suit
What a fearful clamp the bell seemed to give as she waited at
I am afraid I shall not be able to interest myself in those
I began to learn the Christian doctrine from you . I have learnt
nd was just putting the finishing touches to some of my
on my attention . My feelings are not quite the same as when
of strangeness made her feel shy and awkward as the cherry-
guilty of such rudeness . I cannot quite explain my conduct . I
inconscious of the beginning of a train of circumstances which
he door ! It must be her nerves that caused such sensitiveness .
rad feelings not unmixed with sadness . ' Her steps were slower
instructions . '
had a curious ending .
Ecclesiastical students come to his stage are expected to be
aid Benjamin Hickson , with a hearty laugh .
brain from him all that is necessary for formal reception into
tter'suited for the work than I am . My theology is naturally
face as she explained : " Pardon me , Mr. Blench , for being
IIIE UNODO .
In fact . " continued Father Mandlin , " I think my nephew is
uition . '
ited for such work as smoothing the way for a convert , '
Personally I quite agree with your suggestion , and I sup-
ose " this with a broad smile - " she will scarcely decline his
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Your vacation precludes the possibility of it . Nevertheless no
and candid , you have naturally responded to your instincts of
a son who wishes to marry me : about a year ago I made a half
one else will ever have the same place in my heart . I can spend
THE STUDENT'S DILEMMA .
spite of myself , and no matter what consequences might follow ,
" You would be very foolish indeed , " he said , " to sacrifice
sure your words are prompted by praiseworthy sentiment . Honest
the man whom I honour is engaged in the noble work of serving
be true to myself , to the prompting of my heart , and confess
God and humanity in a profession to which he was specially
purpose of these visits , for I confess that I hardly now feel
ashamed of her weakness , she hastened to say : " I am so glad
my life , usually I hope , feeling satisfied in the knowledge that
now a'suitor seeks me . The partner in my father's business has
sentiments which otherwise it would have been my happy privi-
ordered differently from that of most men , and I must suppress
your life's happiness for my sake . I sincerely trust that in the
hopeless it is to expect you to return in any measure my affection .
give me for saying that in teaching me to be faithful to religion
this young man is a Catholic , his father coming from an old
you have all unconsciously to yourself taught me another
had no power over myself in the matter . I felt impelled in
goodness . I can appreciate your desire to set aside the usual
Recovering herself immediately and looking somewhat
to accept him as he thinks the match perfectly suitable . Besides .
but at the risk of appearing in delicate , even unmaidenly . I must
husband who will appreciate your worth and make you truly
sumptuous as to say that I understand your feelings , but I feel
She paused almost breathless , for she had spoken rapidly , as
disposed to undertake a lecture . '
that my boldness has not made you think less of me , and yet I
sure , to your charms of mind and heart . But my life has been
upon the scarlet table-cover with the fantastic pattern wrought
lege to indulge . '
Covering her face with her hands she burst into tears . " He
" Mr own choice would prevent that , " Edith said . " Even
You are too kind in this interpreting my words and conduct ,
that I feel now as though I no longer belonged to myself . For-
Then he said slowly : " Miss Hickson , I will not be so pre-
laid a hand gently on her arm and with forced calmness - for
in the centre .
His voice shook a little as he uttered the words .
to reveal to you the state of my feelings . I know , of course , how
' I am all unworthy of this . I have never been indifferent , be
which I could not avoid-something totally beyond my power
to control . '
happy . '
she could not observe his agitation said :
f she wished to finish before breaking down .
romise to consider his request . And now my father wishes me
called . '
Edward Blench did not look at her , but kept his gaze fixed
lapse of a little time you will forget me in the thought of a
lesson-
He
lesson - "
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jealousy . He knew he was inconsistent , even contradictory ; yet
photograph taken in haste . Gazing upon the perfect profile and
reasoned with himself upon the matter . So far he had not given
his prison - for that is what the college seemed to him now - and
beholding the half smile on the face , producing such an innocent
again , what powerful pleading came from that little faded
felt like a criminal , for he believed that he was the means of
definitely told her that he could never return her love . May ,
disturbing the peace of Edith Hickson's life . In his heart he
That he should have no right to blame her did not lessen his
Blench was rather different from what he had been the year
vas , and failure to concentrate his attention upon theological
treatises resulted in failure in most of his examinations . " He
since he resumed his studies . Unsettled in mind he certainly
Life in an ecclesiastical seminary is dull at best . Edward
prevent another from claiming her as his bride . " He had not
word to his ecclesiastical superiors would set him at liberty . And
dimple on the smooth cheek , he felt almost like rushing from
given him no trouble . And now six months had passed away
in a moment of weakness , had he not almost suggested that a
he put away the thought .
he had not the strength of will either to proclaim it openly or
door . As she reached the threshold she turned and said :
change in his designs was not improbable ? Often had he
had every right to claim Edith as his own . He felt , indeed ,
What a dog in the manger I am . " he often said to himself :
emarks , " I hope you will not be a stranger , since your tutor
almost as if he could relinquish his clerical career , and - But
Thank you very kindly , Father Mandlin . " she returned ;
to renounce it .
Without a word Edith rose and walked slowly towards the
it comes to it I will tell my father all . '
Joseph's . '
' I shall be very happy to avail myself of your kind invitation . '
back to college .
Now , Miss Hickson , " said the priest , after a few formal
" I cannot marry her myself , and still I would do much to
the cross .
I trust the " time will pass pleasantly until we can all welcome
you as Father Blench . '
He moved in her direction and out into the hall where Father
Mandlin met them .
finds it imperative to depart . You are always welcome to St.
hink of marrying this man he would feel it keenly , bitterly .
felt what might easily be called a strong love for her , and yet
Catholic stock . I find it very hard to explain my refusal , but if
Be guided by your own good sense . " he said , with as much
composure as he could assume .
the irrevocable promise . He was free as air . At any time 3
spend a fortnight in my father's house in London before going
You have my best wishes for success in your course , and
To-morrow I leave here to
before . Keen and attentive as he was the examinations had
Edward Blench looked positively troubled . Should she ever
e somehow resorted the appearance on the scene of one who
sense , " he said , with as much
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her as being beyond his reach : he would give up the prospect of
old him something about his pupil , Edith Hickson . ' She was
Father Mandlin , " who , along with other information , always
make any sacrifice for her sake . Through the streets of Paris
he wondered for over two hours and finally came to himself as
many friends , especially his dear uncle , Father Mandlin , to hear
a frequent visitor to St. Joseph's and keenly looked forward to
Corpus Christi his name would be amongst those due for sacred
Well aware was he of the shock it would give to his parents , his
obtained admission at that late hour , and next day he had to
yet , but I see preparations of some sort at ' Laurel Den , ' which
It was early in the evening , but as spring was just begun the
upon Edward Blench like a death sentence : " Miss Hickson , "
He would write to her to say that he could not bear to think of
wrote Father Mandlin , " for some time has been contemplating
things . He thought of lighted rooms , dancing and music ,
shades fell rather early . He walked rapidly in the direction of
of numberless lights danced before him in the water like living
news from Paris . ' In his latest letter a few sentences had come
of him , and hastily putting on his hat and overcoat , he went
the priesthood and come to offer himself as husband , willing to
guests and congratulations , - a bride and a bridegroom .
as best he could . He now determined to write to Miss Hickson ,
with his ecclesiastical superiors begging release from his
and after she had answered his letter he would communicate
irders . At this juncture he received a letter from his uncle .
Out of the chaos of his thoughts one steady resolve emerged .
though his anxiety and excitement forbade sleep .
specially to you on the point . '
doubtless mean something . However , # is promised to write
an important change in her life . Nothing definite has been done
to the silent interior of St. Sulpice . With much difficulty he
he Champs Elysees , about two miles distant from the college
would be back in an hour or two , passed into the open air .
It was half-past ten on the tower clock as he retraced his steps
Several hours after midnight he threw himself upon his bed ,
he must get out into the open . A sense of confinement laid hold
A few months more and the final step would be taken . On
of business , taking his place like common men at the head of a
ost with all haste the most earnest letter he had ever written .
He could not compose himself to think calmly . He felt that
family .
How long it seemed till morning would break and he could
obligations .
explain to the authorities of the college the cause of his absence
to meet her .
to be married !
naking straight for the rural little suburb where he was sure
THE STUDENT'S DILENMA .
down from his room , and , telling old Pierre , the porter , that
An important change in her life " ! " Preparations at her
father's house " ! This can only mean one thing - she is going
he stood gazing into the dark waters of the Seine . The reflection
that he had given up the sacred calling for a life in the world
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ever missed a month in writing to her son , and the other-the
is haste changed immediately ; instead of rushing to the post
rest post . In the hall he was met by old Pierre , who handed
in two letters . Glancing at the post-marks he found that the
desire to hail you as Father Blench , I feel sure that you cannot
you about my own designs for the future . As it is my great
same of the place it came from was rather blurred , but holding
she is superiority , there to prepare myself for taking the veil .
rst was from London , from his dear mother no doubt , who
when you shall greet me as
with the Ponton post-mark . A neatly folded sheet of note-
arranged that I accompany her back to the convent of which
My father , who has given me my own way , has kindly arranged
time approached for your ordination . I felt impelled to inform
a gathering of friends to suitably celebrate my departure . This
office he hurried back to his room and tore open the envelope
of religion . Aunt Marian has been visiting us , and it has been
t close to the window he made out " Ponton . " The direction of
could manage to have his letter sent off early enough for the
course is a source of great relief to me , for a life spent as a
After Mass , at half-past seven , he proceeded to see whether
paper fell into his hands , which trembled slightly as he held
religieuse is one of sacrifice , which I have learned through your
a few hours before he threw it into the sputtering fire . Poking
but approve of my intention to devote my life also to the service
Slowly drawing forth from his pocket the letter he had written
up the embers he made a merry blaze , which consumed the
record of his strenuous struggle .
glad hearts his friends received the news that Edward Blench
example is the highest of all . I gladly look forward to the time
Father Mandlin regarding your progress at college . As the
THE CROSS .
to read . It took him just four minutes to read the
was ordained priest in his twenty-sixth year on the feast of
" My Dear Friend ,
Corpus Christi .
So far I have not written to you because I heard from
o having his name erased from the list of ordinations . With
following :
The ordeal was over . A load was lifted from his heart .
Sister Agatha
" Laurel Den ,
And so the outward world never knew how near he had been
" ( in the world , Edith Hickson ) . '
Yours sincerely ,
Ponton .
it up to read .
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on which kingdoms and empires seemed to rise and fall with
Orders were scattered . Europe became one great battlefield
saving Mass and praying for the conversion of the English ,
a cleric , a priest , a professor of Theology , and finally a Pro-
during his lifetime , it being recorded that one morning , after
England ! " These words were treasured as a prophecy
Saint' Angelo , near Vetralla , in the hope of being one day ad-
amongst our ancient Fathers : but no one seemed to think it
God did not leave him without an answer to his prayer even
vincial among the Passionists . His name was Dominic
dence wonderfully disposed that this poor boy should become
the old tradition of our Congregation regarding England
bers of the various religious bodies began to reassemble . Then
at prayer in the Church , that he was destined to labour for the
his life he was heard to say that he had been praying fifty
years for the conversion of England . It must , therefore , have
mitted amongst us as a lay brother , received an inspiration while
Barberi , and he was known in religion as Father Dominic of the
what have I seen ! My children in England ! My religious in
the victories or reverses that attended on one man's sword .
necessary to do anything towards their fulfilment .
now assisted in the kitchen of our Retreat of
conversion of heretics in the north-west of Europe . Provi-
a time , the Pontiff returned to Rome , and the scattered mem-
slowly revived .
Theology in SS. John and Paul's , became acquainted with
and Ireland .
of the new Institute that this devotion took possession of him .
Mother of God .
tending a few Rocks for his uncle , and who
The Holy Father was exiled from Rome . The Religious
Forty years after St. Paul's death . a poor
He died in 1775 ; and towards the close of
and form the nucleus of the Congregation of
Cross first received from the Holy See per-
Paul of the
When at length a humiliating defeat sheathed that sword for
Vision of St.
It was in the year 1725 that St. Paul of the
In the year 1831 Father Dominic , being then Lector in
mission to gather companions around him
Dominic .
Years came and went . " Dark days damned for the Church
he explained with great joy , as if he had had a vision : " Oh ,
The Coming
of Fr.
Passionists in Great Britain
cross .
been about the time when he received the first papal appreciation
orphan boy who had spent his childhood
the Passion ,
i.
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were thus far satisfactorily arranged , and everything looked
something in the nature of a quiet snub : " Your paternity is
panions of a like spirit and courage with yourself , when we
chapel to celebrate Mass . ... For our living afterwards and
signor ( afterwards Cardinal ) Acton . ' The Monsignore pre-
tion with little cells and a little church , and so forth , will
came to the trial . ' . Wherefore , when your paternity writes
sense of his good wishes and readiness to serve us . if if should
those in which I imagine your peasants live , and a little
seited , in Father Spencer's name , a petition to our Fathers
you , I know not whether it would be so easy to find you com-
for income or resources of any kind . " The letter was never
some rock . ... . For the present a cottage would suffice such as
rou certainly could not stand what you offer this gentleman to
trongh in spirit ... ... but you are weak in body , so that you
It was not till the year 1839 that a possible opening for a
suffice ; but keep to general expressions , and do not come so
to ( Mr. de Lisle ) let him see that you and I have a grateful
a majority to accept the proffered foundation . When matters
received into the Church : then he met successively the Hon .
well-disposed , but obstinate Mr. Forde to what his manpower
cannot risk the fatigue of catechisms , and can hardly go
labours and stand them , and I could make up my mind to send
Mr. Forde ( a Protestant clergyman ) , and Ambrose Phillips de
pitch of enthusiasm , especially as he had the unconverted .
through a course of private exercises : without a miracle , then ,
approval , declined to forward it , and wrote Father Dominic
assembled in General Chapter in Rome , and it was decided by
be happy in a cabin made of straw , or in a cave dug out of
our food , God will attend to that ; you need not have a care
Phillipps would be sure to light a fire in the coldest heart , and
he knew was Sir Harry Trelawney , who had been recently
seems to have found this out , and wrote accordingly to Mon-
acilitate the affair , you should tell him ... ... that a habits -
much to particulars , or speak of the attempt as so perfect
no wonder good Father Dominic was aroused to the highest
easy ; and let us not have such bursts of zeal , " etc. , etc.
Lisle . The glow of fervour in such men as Spencer and
But the slow passage of the years did not .
teristic letter to Ambrose de Lisle , professing
Imost any terms : - " I should be content to live in a house fit for
the cross .
going to England , and yet several years were still to clause
several English gentlemen who were visiting Rome . The first
before his desire was gratified .
his readiness to go to England at once on
undertake : ' but supposing you might expose yourself to such
cool his ardour . In 1836 he wrote a charac-
oundation in England made its appearance . Father Spencer
lease God to open a way . I also approve that , in order to
obstacles .
and Delays .
a peasant , built in some open field , or in a wood : nav . I should
sent , as the Superior General , to whom it was referred for
and Rev. George Spencer ( another recent convert ) , the Re
sial powers . " He seemed to be all on fire with the hope (
almost any terms :
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for Belgium .
prayer than night else - and departed some time in May , 1840 ,
piece of mountain pathway until he reached the main road for
Bishop of Melipotamus , and appointed Coadiutor to Dr.
Rome . After three days journey he reached Rome , where he
friends , he mounted a shaggy pony , and , supported on its
seeing a house offered to the Passionists , by Dr. Walsh , for a
after Father Dominic's arrival in Belgium . At the invitation
of Mr. Wiseman . Father Dominic made a visit to England ,
back by two attendants , made his way across a broken , rugged
stayed but a short time in preparation for his work-more , by
Passionist Monastery at Eve , founded by Father Dominic .
Monsignor ( afterwards Cardinal ) Wiseman was consecrated
not allowed by his recent labours . But he would not wait to
In spite of the advice and protests of doctors and
ng London on November 5th , 1840 , for the purpose of
not allayed by his recent labours .
h , Vicar Apostolic of the Midland District , a few months
grave us the chateau d'Ere , near Tournai , in
Annals of the Passionists .
Lille , the Baroness de Croeser of Valenciennes
Father Spencer and M. I'dbe Bernard of
In this year , through the intervention of
country and climate , begged to be excused . Father Dominic
through . Father Dominic's hopes were again shattered .
was then pitched upon to go in his place . He received the news
ders of Naples , just as he had returned from a heavy mis-
of the prudential letter from which we quoted above . Father
of his appointment in the Retreat of Santo Rosio , on the bar-
panion . The old Father , however , feeling that his age and
Belgium .
supply the sinews of war suddenly found , or feared , that his
ailments ill suited his being transplanted to such a different
this house was Father Anthony , the late General , and writer
means would be unequal to it , and the project accordingly fell
By way of
inic was not mentioned at all in the matter , even as a com-
Belgium , for a foundation . The Father destined as founder of
brilliant with promise , the gentleman who had undertaken to
is .
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arranged regarding the English foundation .
The state of the Catholic Church in England at the time of
months , and Father Dominic and his companion thought they
in the words of Moore . " had scarcely learned
wretched indeed . Only twelve years had
taken his departure . The few days dragged on to weeks and
nothing to do but proceed to take possession of the new
On their arrival at Oscott the two Fathers thought they had
ing February , 1842 . When they had well high despairred of
To give some notion of how things were , we quote the following
Father Dominic's arrival ( 1841 ) was very
Toumai with Father Amadeus on September 30th. and
wait for a few days , as the priest who lived there had not yet
In this state of suspense they lived from October to the fallow-
to their new home-Aston Hall , near Stone , in Staffordshire .
in Belgium with Dr. Walsh , and that next Friday we shall be
Your most obedient servant in Christ .
without having , it is said , even seen the house in question .
to walk upon emancipated legs . " There
already become Passionists in Italy . Father Dominic left
that followed , everything was satisfactorily
elapsed since Emancipation , and Catholics ,
taken , and asking for companions . Four priests were sent
He wrote to the General , telling him of the turn matters had
Father Amadeus McBride , one of two Irishmen who had
ojourning for a short time in Belgium , and Father Dominic
Vuncio , to speak about our common interests . Will you be so
kind as to write a line in answer , directed higher ?
received the answer to his twenty-eight years of prayer .
priest arrived at Oscott one day and took them back with him
were but 560 priests in the whole of England , and these were
scattered about with parishes large enough for a diocese now .
eceived the following letter from Dr. Wiseman :
Father Dominic found himself back in Eve after a few weeks ,
State of the
N. Wiseman .
accepted the invitation , and at the interview
england .
August 2 , 1841 .
from Rome , but of these only one was destined for England -
THE UKUSS .
church in
Believe me ,
write to you as I promised , to inform you that I am
Dearly Beloved Father ,
England in
Arrival in
foundation . Dr. Wiseman , however , told them that they must
During the summer of 1841 , Dr. Walsh and Wiseman were
obtaining possession of the longest-for foundation , the good
foundation in England . This visit led to nothing , and
Needless to say , Father Dominic gladly
1841 .
arrived at Oscott College on October 7th , 1841 . He had at
ould have to return to Belgium without effecting anything .
ussels , where we expect you in the house of the Apostolic
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foundation in England .
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be built with their pennies , and quickened by their final pity .
with a " Mr. " prefixed , and differed little from the latter in their
Saffron Hill , Clerkenwell , Shoreditch , Bethnal Green , Mile
England followed their example .
The converts had not yet grown into a great body , holding up
enough to avail themselves of their new freedom . It was at
their thousands , and consequently churches had not begun to
apparel . The dread of the old penal laws still remained , and
shame of the cross : they were scoffed at by Protestants , warned
to organise public religious concessions . They'd denied in the
End , Whitechapel , Spitalfields , besides Islington , Holloway ,
the hunted and persecuted Catholics could hardly have been
their heads , and daring to proclaim their faith from the house-
The Passionists were the first , since the days of the Refor-
by timid Catholics , and their novelties were hardly more than
Stoke Newington , Kingsland , Hackney , and Hometown . '
Father Gentili and encouraged him and his companions to
start on a missionary career . They did so , and the memory of
Quietly and unostentatiously they originated many things .
their labours is not yet dead .
this juncture that the first Passionists set foot in England .
leges until they might become proficient in the language .
vere not recognised as such , and all used their secular names
nation , to adopt strict community life , to
land , but they were engaged teaching in pre-existent col-
There were two or three Fathers of Charity already in Eng-
The Famine had not yet come to send the poor Irish over in
people , to wear the tongue , to revive the offertory at Mass , and
from their hiding places , and had scarcely power or means
Annals of the Passionists .
courage became infectious , so that almost every Order now in
ines , Jesuits , a few Franciscans and Dominicans : but they
from the Catholic Directory for the year 1840 : " St. Mary's .
ons . The old Catholics , broken and dedicated , were emerging
... includes , with a trifting exception , all the city : also
her-day .
Moorfields ( London ) - The district attached to this chapel
which many levers have since worked to move the Church in
After all , a fulcrum was found in those poor Italians on
There were Religious incagniti here and there-Benedic-
New Blood .
expected to remove the film from their eyes in so short a time .
England into the healthy and vigorous state in which we see
wear the Religious habit in public , to wear
tolerated by the ecclesiastical authorities . Yet this sort of
sandals , to give missions and retreats to the
Father Dominic , after he had given his first mission , who
( To be concluded ) .
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presence of the Madonna has not given sanctity to the humbles :
The Victor crown'd and glorified .
otherwise than productive of true holiness of life and purity of
the whole period of vital Christianity in which the imagined
one of the nobles and most vital graces , and has never been
For her a day should never set
The Mother and the Son had met !
strength of manhood has been the fulfilment of the assured
and every brightest and loftiest achievement of " the arts and
The glimmer of the breaking day ,
And on His Heart , in perfect rest ,
parts of the Catholic faith which are openest to reasonably dis-
For He had promised . ' In her face
The buried picture of her thought .
tage home throughout the length and breadth of Europe during
Had burst upon the night of woe .
In sudden glory stood . He there ,
No more in Joseph's garden lay
duties and comfort to the sorest trials of the lives of women :
The pure soul beaming , full of grace ,
evil , I am persuaded that the worship of the Madonna has been
nor as friend , of the influences of Catholicism for good and
Our Lady's Easter . "
Edmund Hill , C.P.
The foe despoil'd , the combat o'er ,
And lives to die again no more :
The seal'd stone shut a void , and lo-
Madonna have been always a violent offence : they are one of the
But are her eastward lattice caught
She knelt expectant through the night ,
Enough for her that He has died .
But sorrow-tranced - a frozen light .
Raskin on Devotion to Our Lady .
To the common Protestant mind the dignities ascribed to the
And gently raised her to His breast :
materialist temper of the Reformation .
the cross .
But , after the most careful examination , neither as adversary
She poured her own-a voiceless prayer .
magnified me , and Holy is His name . " - Fors Clavigera ,
Letter XLI .
" From " Mariae Corolla . "
character ... . ' There has probably not been an innocent cut-
propency of the poor Israelite maiden , " He that is mighty hath
pute , and least comprehensive by the average realistic and
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Queen of May .
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and the diligence of his application as of the goodness and
is his reputation for sanctity that the first steps towards his
he moth of June , 1882 , at Capranica , a considerable town about
waywardness that mark the common run of children ; and his
of reason . He was conspicuously free from the petulance and
ecord his admiration for his pupil's brightness and diligence ,
dence had endowed him . His thirst for knowledge amounted
phasis which betokened something more than more personal
words were not , at least , ill-considered seems to be shown by
who numbered some sixty , had all received " the crown of life . "
nto his young mind lessons of virtue and piety , as well as the
canonisation have already been taken . His life was short :
gentleness of his heart . His parents were particularly proud
the fact that the causes of canonisation of many of his com-
the remarkably bright and acute intelligence with which Provi-
who adopted his rule , and followed it with fidelity . That his
three years of age , he seemed to have already attained the use
ion that those of his religious who had pre-deceased him , and
with almost as much enthusiasm of the precocity of his mind
papions have been introduced at Rome , and that a constant
ism the name Galileo . His good mother early began to instil
lies of what we should call the middle class , he was born on
rudiments of profane learning , and with such success that , at
be only the fourteenth anniversary of his death , and yet such
he did not live to complete his novitiate : but his story has a
stream of men deemed worthy of the like honour has flowed on
peculiar charm , and is not without its message for both young
On another occasion he spoke , with an emotion and an em-
and old of our day .
once , not long before his death , he expressed the convic-
wenty-five miles distant from Rome , and received at his ban-
to the charge of Don Antonio Galeotti , a priest who conducted
him the best education within reach .
One of the latest of these children of St. Paul is the subject
chief pleasure from his earliest years was apparently to exercise
Galileo Maccolini .
to a passion . Indeed , his teachers in those early days speak
T is related in the biography of St. Paul of the Cross that
the cross .
one Signora Colomba Biani in Capranica . Galileo was entrusted
After spending a year and a half at an infant school kept by
to our own day .
The eldest son of Louis and Loreta Nicolini , devout Catho-
A Passion Flower :
conviction , of the sanctity which would be attained by those
(1882-1897 ) .
a boys' school in the same town . This good man has left on
our present sketch . The 12th of this month of May will
the ability of their child , and were at pains to procure for
of our present sketch .
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than four or five years of
age . For his parents ,
uncle in Rome .
Galileo Niccolini .
teacher , Father Pacificus , of the Friars Minor , says : " Galileo
The school kept by Father Pacificus , a man of great piety
knack of telling . And the child's purpose was a higher one
DCCES W. Cissett Cassell 1950s .
give the pupils the same advantages in secular learning which
ant business that was being transacted at that time with his
years kept pace with his progress in secular knowledge , fast as
gratified at his rapid progress with Don Antonio , thought it
his baptism innocence unstained , he interrupted her with a
Galileo had so far advanced that he was not only able to read
pious training he received at home , he used to delight to visit
the story of some saint , and spoke of how he had always kept
spiritual things than for book-learning . Not content with the
lips stories of the Saints and Martyrs which she had a pretty
that I was surprised to see such good sense in one so young .
father's correspondence , and acted as secretary in some import-
sound religious training . After a year spent at this school ,
His progress in the science of the Saints during those early
the state schools were exactly followed - the object being to
time to send him to a more advanced school : and his next
write easily , but was even capable of helping with his
rely to be amused . One day , as she was telling him
was . He showed even more avidity for instruction in
ormer teacher , Colomba Biani , in order to hear from her
ming , was a private one in which the courses taught at
lic schools offered , with the additional blessing of a
four or five years old when he was sent to me ; I confess
i 9 .
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Amabile , some ten years his senior , who lived with his family .
Max especially , she taught him often to pay little acts of devo-
her young cousin . It would be difficult to exaggerate the debt
minent part in the day's curriculum . To one of Galileo's
Lord Jesus Christ , and to His Holy Mother . ' In the month of
attractive model of true holiness . It was her delight to teach
tim his prayers , to bring him to visit the Blessed Sacrament
venly things , and his mother testifies to the wonder and
observed , to their pious discourses and prayers . An interesting
vanionship Galileo had always before his eyes a living and
esteem . One of his fellow pupils , speaking long afterwards ,
readings and maxims compiled by Amabile and presented to
round , she joined him in making novenas in preparation for
change was to give him the opportunity of presenting himself
manners , which easily gained the hearts of those who knew
his training in practical piety . was a female cousin named
said : " He was of a very lovable and attractive character ; he
them . Her conversation with him was continually of hea-
edification with which she often listened , unheard and un-
of her after her departure to a better life , called " an angel in
to be with picked companions , nor to see religion take a pro-
She was a young girl of rare beauty of soul , and in her com-
relic of these two holy children is still preserved in the Fran-
in the church , to foster in his soul a tender devotion to Our
tion to Mary , and , as the great feasts of Our Lady came
whether his religion or his person was attacked , he could be
of Galileo to this child of grace whom her confessor , writing
had been brought up with much refinement and had elegant
training and temperament , however , the dangers were as small
and was sent as a pupil to the state schools . ' The reason of the
the flesh . " Even the mother of our holy youth felt obliged
ciscan Convention at Capranica - a manuscript book of spiritual
him . " But he adds : ' He had a particular horror and hate
willfulness , and such like things . " And the clearing of his brow
as they could well be to anyone ; and we shall soon see that
The experiment was not without its dangers : he was no longer
But the one to whom , after his mother , Galileo owed most of
for the government examination held in public primary schools .
THE CROSS .
that is a sin or offence against God : by lying , disobedience ,
companions , as well as with his masters , he was soon in high
parents from the private school conducted by Father Pacificus
has lost it . " " And how is it lost ? " he asked . And ,'s
When about seven years old . Galileo was taken by his
And why not ? " she replied . " One only lacks it when one
her reply to the capacity of the child , she said :
more of a mother to Galileo than I was myself . "
depended upon equally to hold his own . With most of his
lowed that he was not conscious of such faults .
to confess : " As regards his religious education , Amabile was
And , suiting
Columba , that I have preserved my baptismal innocence
20 .
By anything
somewhat-troubled countenance :
somewhat troubled countenance : " And do you think ,
ii .
you think ,
reply to the capacity of the child , she said : " By anything
owed that he was not conscious of such faults .
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character and tastes . They played together , they visited the
have shared each other's joys and sorrows , games and little
some of the treasures of your family . It is true that in the eyes
would . But then we have been brought up together , and we
of the Passion . ' It was a great disappointment to Galileo
Eternal City , the Mistress of the world , lay sunk in sleep , was
was with a youth somewhat older than himself , and of similar
with blurred outlines and rounded tops , rose and shut out " the
they made application to be received into the Congregation
unes that have ruined my family , which , only a short time
ago was rich and powerful and respected . '
SONS OF MARIYRS .
hills . two horsemen , riding side by side , urged on their streets in
Have no fear , Lucius , I know the way well . The horses ,
heard save that made by the hoofs of the horses as they galloped
Right before the travellers , the hills , vague undefined shapes .
dim starlit night the Roman plain , in the midst of which the
account of his youth .
to Tusculum began to rise in the midst of bare and desolate
been poor , and if mine had not felt it his duty to try to save
I mean to say that neither my father nor yours would have
with too much confidence . '
novitiate alone , himself having been rejected for the time on
fading gradually from view .
the direction of the mountains .
fresh and rested . I have arranged everything , and I am certain
on , and the harsh note of the field cricket .
By Rosa Vanozzi .
o you : you have done much more for me than any brother
of loose companions , and it was not easy for him to treat them
to time in a low voice .
At that lonely hour of the mild autumn night no sound was
tion till after sunrise . '
and the only intimate friendship he appears to have contracted
" Too rich , " observed the other .
fallen a prey to the lions in the amphitheatre , if your father had
Sons of Martyrs .
( To be continued . )
The two horsemen , in spite of their haste , conversed from time
shone brightly in the deep blue skv . Just where the road
of success . "
and cost him many tears to see his companion depart for the
The dawn is at hand , the way is long and fatigue , all
What do you mean ? " asked Lucius .
ew of the distant horizon : while on the opposite side in the
urch and went to confession together ; and , later on , together
punishments . And now I cannot help thinking of the misfor
Indeed , he seems to have given his confidence to very few :
" I shall never forget , Clement , " said the other , " all I owe
though strong , are rather tired , but we shall soon find others
ohill , " said one , " and I fear we shall not arrive at our destiny
I was a cloudless night : there was no moon , but the stars
21 .
I.
the direction of the mountains .
a bitt Giocentric
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allows his sheep to be scattered and slain by the wolves , only
invited , I can understand the envy and covetousness which the
in our house , to which the Power of the nobility and senate was
sermits his followers to be tried by persecution and torture , and
freed from all impurities , and shines with a brighter lustre than
thought all men honest like himself . When I call to mind cer-
of the way that no one would ever dream that the noble survivor
blood of the stair is the everlasting seed which knows no corrupt-
name of the only true God on their lips ! Happy are they who
now enjoy an unfading crown which they purchased by their
before , while the cross is cast away and lost . Even so the Rock ,
ight of our luxury excited in the minds of some upwarts and
precious metal in the crucible . When the gold is melted , it is
of your illustrious family could ever have chosen such a vulture's
Both horsemen were silent , intent only on the difficulties of
central peak of the mountain standing out against the sky , while
of the goods of the rich are an evil plant which springs up
provinces , who , if one looked beneath their silken tunics , still
langers-on of the emperor , mere barbarians come from distant
smitten by the hand of the persecutor , is a blessed Rock , and the
tain expressions which I heard at the splendid banquets given
their path . They had enough to do to guide the horses which
by death ; but the informers , who aim chiefly at the confiscation
THE CROSS .
acts , as the Himself says , like the goldsmith who melts the
ion but renews itself perpetually in fruitfulness and glory
plainly that now and then the old man still wakes up within
I do not wish to boast , but , I assure you , it is so completely out
blood and the reading of their flesh at the hands of the
Tuscular hill . The country grew wilder as they went on , and
Praise , everlasting praise , be to the strong who fell with the
They now pursued a path which led round the base of the
They had meanwhile arrived at a cross-road where they left
with thickets of dark thorn bushes could be dimly described .
renewed vigour .
nest for his dwelling . Look , here on the right you can see the
of the emperor to be a follower of Christ is a crime punishable
their horses and vaulted lightly on others which stood ready for
Don't speak so bitterly , " said Clement . " Jesus Christ , who
" You will find a splendid hiding place . " said Clement softly .
them . They were thus enabled to continue their journey with
' You are right , my friend . Your words show me only too
They soon arrived at the top of the ascent and saw beneath
in the uncertain light of the stars the neighbouring slopes covered
executioners ! '
core them farther and farther from Rome .
again and go forward at a rapid pace .
uxuriously wherever the soil is sown with gold pieces :
Amen , " said the other fervently , still speaking in a subdued
Now I realize , " added Lucius , " in what a cleverly designed
voice .
lowed traces of the mire from which they had sprung
again and go forward at a rapid pace .
them a wide open valley . They could now use their spurs
net my poor father was taken . He trusted everybody , he
core them farther and farther from Rome .
ime . '
net my poor father was taken .
them a wide open valley .
He trusted everybody , he
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always lived in palaces and magnificent villas adorned with
fancy you saw Satan with his train of followers issuing from
indeed , under your humble herdsman's grarb no one would recog-
trial . Listen to me , however : you have already done much for
nize Lucius the patrician , the brave and handsome Lucius , who
SONS OF MARTYRS .
peaceful times , and then I hope to be able to offer you a more
tell me , will you live contested there wonder among the slopes of
essions-gold , jewels , and money ; and you will find there
rare marbles , Oriental carpets , and precious metals . And now
give as I forgive them , I feel that I shall be a better man for this
it a name yourself . You must first hear the sounds it produces
to the caves of the mountain is easy . It is an ancient ruin hidden
stand your tastes , and I know that without arms you would
also two of your " freed slaves who will look after you till more
God as a favour . Are we not Christians , and has the not taught
ind an old uninhabited house , from the interior of which access
in fact if you only touch it , it makes such a din that you would
he mountain in an eastward direction , among the inhospitable
in case of danger : you must observe the utmost caution . But ,
t . ' All the same you must not trust too much to my contrivance
Mount Albanus ? What do you think of the new life that awaits
hickets without path or abode of any kind : but if we go round
What do you say . Clement ? I accept this humiliation from
among trees centuries old . There I have concealed your pos-
far . It is a new kind of warfare for me , and I am sure , if only
us to suffer ? If ever I escape from my enemies , whom God for-
pleasant change for me . '
Besides , I have prepared a surprise for you , a contrivance of
but , of course , your table will not be so delicately and profusely
Ah , " answered Clement , with a smile , " you will have to give
the occasion offers , that I shall have plenty of amusement with
sometimes be the most melancholy man in the world . '
Don't be too lavish with your praise , you must not expect
have imagined that your inventive faculties would have gone so
so that you may grow accustomed to it ; oh , such strange sounds
served as at your house in Rome . '
contrivance is rather a proof of my good will than of anything
below there you can distinguish nothing but dense and intricate
arms for the chase or for defence in case of need . T under-
conceive the bright idea of paying you a visit ?
Well done ! well done ! " said Lucius . " I should never
What name are you going to give your invention ? '
Then you will find there books for study and recreation , and
a marvellous and elaborate piece of mechanism . I fear that the
difference in food and in the manner of preparing it will be only
know myself . '
suitable dwelling . I have laid in a good store of provisions ,
my own invention to scare away any of your enemies who might
recipices which look down on the fields of Praeneste , we shall
you ?
else . '
23 .
" True enough , " said Lucius . " You know me better
it . "
Oh , I shall not complain of that .
Oh , I shall not complain of that . To tell the truth , a little
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enveloped him , and a deerskin cap which half hid from sight his
And now all around , the hills and fields began to stand out
ness in his immobile countenance were unmistakable charac-
exactly handsome , but brave and sympathetic , and his frame
seemed rather more developed than is usual in youths of his age .
which was at once austere and quick , that told of the proud
person , which was agile and strong , was wrapped in a wide but
favourable answer , " replied Lucius in the same tone .
with its sheath which hung from a belt round his waist , com-
short black mantle , under which on the left side appeared a
The profile of his nose , the arch of his eyes , and a certain hard-
greeted the return of day , when the horsemen , leaving the valley ,
with greater clearness , and in the fresh morning air there arose
They were quite young : neither of them had yet attained his
lary boots of a tasteful cut . A'dagger in the Roman fashion
ing gestures , his delicate and regular features , and in his glance
slender bow of metal and a rough leathern quiver filled with
my enemies come after me , hide yourself and leave me to the
hair very dark , and his complexian was worthy . He was not
In spite of the wide cloak of course black woollen cloth which
twentieth year . Lucius , perhaps , seemed younger than his com-
care of Providence . " And , as Clement hesitated , Lucius , with
difficult to distinguish until at length all trace of it disappeared
scattered a light mist which , like a thin humid veil . lay white
Suddenly a Rock of parridges rose near their path , frightened
part of the wood .
The two then urged on their horses vigorously with voice and
by the sound of the horses' hooks ; some of them flew off on the
the fugitives became distinguishable .
The features of Clement were rather irregular , his eyes and
entered a narrow winding path which ran through the thickest
panion owing to his fresh complexion and fair hair .
surprise them before they had reached their journey's end .
A cold breeze , the herald of the rising sun , blew softly , and
from the trees and bushes the early song of the birds which
golden hair and broad forehead , there was that in his command .
Clement smiling .
teristics of the Oriental race from which he had sprung . His
present him with a jewel as he always does when he brings a
word " I promise . '
The path they pursued became gradually steeper and more
pleted his equipment .
among the dense growth of trees .
patrician blood which coursed in his veins . He wore high mili-
What kind of open is that-good or bad ? " inquired
THE CROSS .
arrows .
That you will not risk your life any more for my sake . If
me , and now , in addition to all this , you must make me a pro-
The augur Vesnius would call it good , and Caesar would
What is it ? " inquired his companion .
right , others on the left of the travellers .
upon the vegetation . As the dawn advanced , the appearance of
pur . The dawn was approaching and they feared that it would
right , others on the left of the travellers
mise . '
the fugitives became distinguishable .
the tone of command habitual to him , obliged him to say the
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about to preach one evening in the Cathedral of Lyons .
Cross of yours , so that we may all see what effect it has .
that pulpit ?
In Roc Signo Vinces .
chance ; and we find he is not half so black as he is painted .
Whenever we meet together at night , we invite him to come
" Well , if you will allow me , I should like to test this won-
he had done . He had not gone many steps , however , when a
quickly : " I believe every word you have heard me say . I
gentleman overlook him , touched him on the shoulder , and ,
felt suddenly impelled to abandon the subject he had prepared
teaches that there is no limit to the power of the Sign of the
Really ? " said his companion , with superfluous politeness .
The good Father , contiding in the Holy Ghost , answered
means . Now . I want you to come , too , with this Sign of the
I fancy , does the devil . I and some trends of mine made
I was saying I should not have said it ; moreover , it is not only
cross .
Certainly , " said the Father . " If I had not believed what
mean to say you believe what you have just been saying in
ing that he began to realise and to question himself as to what
It was not until he was leaving the Cathedral after preach-
up our minds , some time ago now , to give the devil a fair
Is he knelt before the tabernacle on his way to the pulpit , he
I to substitute for it , The Power of the Sign of the Cros
OTHER JANDEL , the well-known Dominican , was
walking beside him , said : " Sir " ( not Father ) , " Sir , do you
what I believe , but what the Church believes . Our Faith
il faith of yours . You see , I do not believe in it ; neither
amongst us , and we do not find ourselves badly off by any
Cross of yours , so that we may all see what effect it has
about to preach one evening in the Cathedral of Lyons .
in hoc signo vines .
will come to meet us .
out for some mark or other to indicate the way .
been spent ages before .
some distance off .
( To be continued . )
suffered from the full fury of the volcano whose force must have
A little farther on in the depths of the wood , they entered on
All at once Clement halted and whistled twice , each time in a
See , " said Clement , " we are arrived at our destination . We
their horses by the bridle . The course they took was sleep and
different manner , and a whistle in reply came like an echo from
his gaze now in one direction . now in another , as if on the look
Clement now urged his horse along the wild slope of the
lava . Here it seemed that at some former time the earth had
mountain , followed by Lucius , while from time to time he bent
The young men were now obliged to proceed on foot , leading
must now wait here a short time , and then the two freed men
story ground strewn here and there with enormous blocks of
itous , and resembled the windiners of an intricate maze
25 .
his gaze now in one direction , now in another
short time , and then the two freed men
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prayers ) , he was able to set out for the address of the Freemason ,
( with a final request to his brethren to sustain him by their
took notes thereof , and made an appointment for noon next day ,
deepest recollection , and yet by one glance seeming to take in
Cardinal he had taken off his monastic habit , and wore an
for this very crucial test of his faith , courage , and obedience .
above his head , made with it the Sign of the Cross , over the
Forty-eight hours remained to Father Jandel before the time
case carefully before him ; and his Eminence , with equal care ,
THE CROSS .
uxuriously furnished room , so brilliantly lighted that his eyes
see a goodly number of men , of all ages , whose faces were all
the foot of the crucifix ; so that when Wednesday evening came
ordinary loose top-coat , but under this he had concealed a good
the Father ought to accept the infidel's challenge
can easily guess for what intentions their Masses were offered
full of 'filial fear and holy confidence . By the advice of the
Father Iandel did not hesitate a moment . With an air of
" Alas ! he knows not
when the Father should come and discuss it with him . We
There Father Jandel found himself in a large and
In a few seconds , however , he was able to glance round and
believe in the unlimited power of the Sign of the Cross ; but I
crucifix from his breast and , holding it with both hands high
He spent them in fasting and prayer , and as much as possible at
salace , and found Cardinal de Bonald at home . He laid the
ain not certain whether I'dare put so hold a thing to the test you
He was evidently expected ; for his companion , with the
ere Monday evening , all were agreed that , without presumption ,
satanic hatred .
nerest gesture of introduction , only said : " Here he is now ,
this time on Wednesday evening I shall expect you . Here is my
The Cardinal asked one or two other priests to assist him ; and ,
that morning .
card and private address ; if you will come there , I will go with
ogether to the club .
" Go then , my son . " said his Eminence , as he gave him his
aw that it was a celebrated Freemason with whom he had been
turned upon him with an unmistakable expression of " truly
You must give me three days to take counsel
Late though it was , he went at once to the Archbishop's
speaking .
come . " he said : and without further preamble , the two proceeded
The Freemason was awaiting him .
Him to Whom he is committing me ! '
you to our club .
card .
Then . by the light of a street lamp , he looked at the card , and
sized crucifix . He was soon at the address indicated on the
individually each member of the assembly , he drew the large
about it .
A-Dieu , " echoed the Father , sadly .
issing , " and the power of the Crucified be with you . '
propose .
All right . " said the other , lightly . " To-day is Sunday : at
ere dazzled , and at first he could distinguish nothing .
adieu . '
" I thought you would
sir ! '
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All right , " said the other , lightly .
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Power of the Sign of the Cross .
in HOC Signo Vinces .
occupants for the door .
Pray for me . Oh , that I may find mercy .
he allowed him to stop .
amen .
death .
not one Freemason has come forward to contradict it
This miracle was published in more newspapers , magazines .
E. DE.M.
Needless to say , that in the Crucified he did find it . The
Had he called down fire from Heaven , the effect of his action
Then , breathlessly , in a dark archway , he threw himself
May we not , therefore , give glory to our good God for the
unexpected . In one instant the lights were extinguished , the
chairs were overturned , and there was a wild rush of their
remainder of his life was most edifying , and he died a holy
could not have been more amazing , more speedy , or more
tc. , than we have space to enumerate ; but up to the present
The gentleman who had introduced Father Iandel' clubched
whole company - In Nomine Patris , et Fili , et Spiritus Sancti
27 .
old of his arm , and dragged him along several streets before
down at his feet , and panted out : " I believe ; I do believe .
Droitwich .
THE CROSS may suffer from the ashes inflicted by the scourge
most delightful town and borough in the very heart of Eng-
hold that it means a monastery . This seems to be a secondary
huge expenditure of time and labour was made . In Anglo-
there is a solace for his suffering in the soothing saline , as well
Worcestershire , ' Droitwich has yet another claim to render it
here , and it was solely for the purpose of procuring salt that the
as much of interest to while away the medium of the cure at
that it is situated in Germany . It happens to be , however a
none can compare with ' Droitwich . ' Perchance some reader of
Droitwich and its Cure .
teresting explanations have been given of the word . Some
THE name of Droitwich has undoubtedly a very foreign
Picturesque and historical , as are all the towns and villages of
springs are found , but for antiquity and beauty of environment
are , it is true , other places in this country where natural salt
Salinae was the name given by the Romans to this ancient
monasteries were built near " Wicks " the mistake of interpreta-
Greek word for spring or river , from the fact that settlements
town . One of their wonderfully constructed roads terminated
appearance and sound , and would lead one to believe
of rheumatism or its sister ills . To him , then , be it known that
usually are made near water , so it may be concluded that as
tion naturally occurred . Wick , in its primary sense , signifies
Saxon days the town was called Wyche or Wick . Many in-
land , and nestles easily between the Malvern and Lickey hills .
of special notice . It is the Prime Spa of Britain . The
ist as the Latin pages ( a village ) is derived from th
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ment and habit , he was fitted by nature and by grace to toil in
stance , one may read - " St. Peter has eight pounds from the
Paris and Bologna , until he was recalled to Oxford to assume ,
King's tenth in ' Wick . " To what " St. Peter , in the text pre-
of Chichester . Richard was born just outside the town at
also one which brings to the surface precious pearls of truth .
the people , to the bishopric . Although the monarch had the
of St. Peter . An evidence of this will appear later .
rendered in the abuse of his office by demanding tribute from
contributions to the Holy Father , called even at that time Peter's
his turn the truckent Henry repudiated and retained for his
the rebuff with bad grace , but ultimately restored the goods of
elm of the witches , meant the tree from which were cut the
high esteem , Chancellor of the archdiocese . During the year
the character of Passelewe , his utter unfitness for the pastoral
s not only an exciting and interesting quest of pleasure , but
Anglo-Saxons , when King Ethelred presided over the delibera-
selewe , a creature of Henry ILL , was nominated , for services
vins have been discovered in the district . In 888 Droitwich
tillage of his brother's farm . Quiet and studios by tempera-
space does not permit of reference to the lives and deeds of
his claims . Richard was chosen by them , but this selection in
Rome having spoken the case was ended . The king accepted
ions . Many references to the town are made in the Domesday
Canterbury , the Blessed Edmund Rich . He also studied at
appointed by his former master , by whom he was held in
abolished in 1826 .
records of the " diocese of Worcester " make frequent mention of
cisely alludes the writer has not been able to determine . ' but
English ecclesiastical matters once possessed by the successor
to test the suitability of the nominee . They quickly recognised
gathering the salt tax was vested in Wyche . This duty was
the term Wyche Elm , popularly , but wrongly , accepted as the
however , ' which we may not pass over in silence - St. Richard
other and wider fields . Chance and Heaven sent him to Ox-
a spring , and according to the clever etymology . Housman .
prefix " droit " was added in Norman times , when the right of
to Innocent IV . who ratified the choice of the bishops and
has been stated , it was known to the Romans , and many of their
own use the revenues of Chichester . An appeal was then sent
THE CROSS .
The antiquity of Droitwich is well established . Already , as
ford , where he became the pupil of the future Archbishop of
None is discovered more often than the absolute jurisdiction in
possibly it may refer to an offering to the Pope , because the
1243 the See of Chichester became vacant , and Robert Pas
is the scene of a Witanagemot . the National Council of the
e many illustrious sons of Droitwich . ' There is one name
divining rods used in the discovery of hidden springs . The
Book , compiled in the days of the Conqueror . There , as an in-
ght of nomination , it belonged to the archbishop and his court
35 , the office of Chancellor . Soon after this he was
irford in the year 1707 and laboured for some years in the
arge of the diocese , and " indignantly refused to countenance
c. Dipping down into the depths of the past of Droitwich
48 .
cummiled in the days of the Conqueror . Then
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Augustine's on Dodderhill dates back to Norman days , but the
churches of the established religion belong to that period . St.
in sinking foundations . Even in recent years , however , out-
after all , this strange window does not speak in silent eloquence
Andrew . At this latter place the treatment , consisting of im-
biographers , Ralph Bocking , a Dominican Friar , shows this
DROITWICH AND ITS CURE .
erection of more modern and better appointed parts of business
formed from the fragments of the old glass for which St.
and anything but stable in appearance . From time to time
closely associated with Droitwich . He had charge of St
century . In 1646 the Parliamentary troops used it as a har-
cloistered daughters of St. Benedict once dealt , whilst due
Augustine's was famous , and presents a rather grotesque picture
places where past with present mingles , and one wonders , if
of patching . Musings naturally are born amid such old time
fort . From Worcester the Benedictines served St. Andrew's ,
and the Austin Canons were also established hereabouts
ever resided there . It may be of interest to note in passing that
landscape wrapped in fleeces of snow , woven by the fingers of win-
side the town some massive and imposing edifices have arisen ,
south lie Worcester and the lovely Vale of Evesham , on whose
Droitwich before the so-called Reformation , and the present
imped from the earth , and builders are not keen to risk the
oldest portion of the present fabric was built in the eleventh
be seen in this church , but one window in the north transept is
ionours of the altar . This holy man , of whom Droitwich is
by the Seven , and the great park of Westwood , where the
ossom ebbed the life blood of that noble hero Simon de Mont-
plurality of benefices then prevalent it is not certain that he
rait as a virtue of his hero in a playful pun upon his name ,
same time of most amiable disposition . One of his earliest
Thomas Cantilupe-St. Thomas of Hereford -was also
very beautiful panorama unfolds itself , and with the undulating
notably the Worcestershire Hotel and the Royal Baths of St.
subsidences have happened owing to the vast volumes of brine
ruled wisely and well , and soon after his death was raised to the
gular winding streets , flanked by shops , shabby and dingy
The relics of St. Richard were brought to Droitwich , and his
His very name the record of his smile ,
has translated :
And of his sweetness , and his charm .
There were many religious foundations in the vicinity of
the story of then and now . From the heights of Dodderhill a
the diocese to Richard . For ten years St. Richard , as bishop ,
defaced pedestal where his statue once stood still exists .
Augustine's Church at Dodderhill in 1275 , but owing to the
Ridens , CARUS , DUICIS " ( Ricardus-Richard ) ,
er it is a picture indeed . To the right is the rich country watered
justly proud , though firm and strong in character , was at the
cult established in the church of St. Andrew . The much
The Droitwich of to-day is a quaint old town , formed of it
St. Thomas was the last of England's canonized Saints .
racks . Some very fine specimens of modern stained glass can
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with brine are kept continuously at boiling point ; the water thus
strikes the water , bending the joints which at other times are so
large moulds and placed in a drying room . The effects of
removed and he is being helped into the bath , yet once he
of soda from the tissue , but the brine is also a bracing and
ion of salt being 2666 in 1,000 . The water of the Atlantic
Ocean , which is the strongest sea water , is 24.7 in 1,000 . It was
he operation is a very simple one . Large vats or pans filled
hough at first a weird experience . One , who in fresh of sea
invigorating tonic and many athletes use it for this purpose .
recommended a momentary confusion caused by the laughter
the novice , helped by some friendly hints practically illustrated ,
he happy discovery many in every walk of life , prince as well
of those who forget the exhibitions they themselves once gave ,
owing to the difficulty of procuring water , brine was used as a
sylvan values and old Tintern majestic even in its decay , once
he bottom . The medium is raked to the sides , compressed in
rathedral and famous porcelain , Malvern , Cheltenham , and
portion of the body is above the surface , and as a result the
ing is quite easy , but it is not to be encouraged , as the greater
Many places of interest and beauty are within " easy reach
o be an admirable means to help the patients towards recovery .
reak of Asiatic cholera visited the town , necessitating the
In Droitwich the waters are the strongest in the world , the solu-
fortable and embarrassing predicament . The rather limbs ab-
he bride is for the father to sit as if cycling and pedal away
hobbling on cratches , suffering agencies while his clothes are
irtue of the bathing lies chiefly in the expelling of the urates
The chief industry of Droitwich is the manufacture of salt and
was fitted up as a temporary hospital and hot baths were found
mouthful or two of brine-not by any means a beverage to be
rasses away in steam and the pure salt crystalizes and sinks to
substitute , and it was quickly recognised that its salutary effects
Gloucester , to mention but a few , ' are places that are well worth
Twekesbury , with its ancient abbey . Worcester , with its
wo large swimming tanks , in which bathing is very pleasant ,
stiff . " On account of the extreme buoyancy of the water float-
were much more potent than those of the ordinary water . Since
isation of the salt in the steam-veiled rats are very beautiful .
many attractions for excursion , where the Wye winds through
brough a very simple accident that the efficacy of brine bathing
nersion , douche and needle baths . is applied . There are also
is soon quite at his ease . The best means of locomotion through
seeing . In the neighbouring country of Hereford there are also
vas first discovered . During the year 1832 a very serious out-
method in the brine bath , soon finds himself in a most uncom-
THE CROSS .
solely refuse to be submerged . After a few splashes , a
solation of the stricken sufferers . An old " disused salt works
for all he is worth . It is quite wonderful to see a patient
lour caused by the boiling of the brine and the slow crustal-
Droitwich . Stratford-on-Avon can be readily visited : and
ter , can comfortably plough his way , adopting the same
rious chlorides and sulphates do not penetrate the pores . The
peasant , have received much benefit from bathing in the brine
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THE PASSION FLOWER .
and silent .
writer grate acknowledges his obligation for much of the
hurly-burly of city life , all may be had here . The spiritual
remembering the old saying that it is sometimes worse than the
Herbert Greenan , C.P.
Fathers of the Sacred Heart at Witton . For every comfort and
which . Perfect rest , bracing air , the absence of noise and the
attention , as well as for its atmosphere of home , the Raven
the home of prayer and joyous psalmody , to-day stands grey
The very thought of a " cure . " oft-times makes one shudder ,
data of this article , can be grate recommended .
, where Mr. Percy Pond does mine host , and to whom the
se . Such , as will be seen , is certainly not the rule at Droit-
of the visitors are carefully attended to by the good
31 .
every night , and on several nights
ninth is accounted for by the fact
district , which ended on Passion
very well attended . The Retreat
students to the Sub-diaconate . Eight
sight . . There were two closing cere-
many persons had to be turned away
Cross College . Clonliffe , by the
closing Sunday was an inspiring
from the doors . The lectures on the
Sacred Passion , given in the Horn-
Of sweet enjoyment , or disastrous sin ?
Confraternity and the people of the
O no ! thy pure corolla's depth within
conate on Passion Sunday , at Holy
there was not standing room , and
and the general Communion on the
The fortnight's Retreat for the
monies , at both of which there was
Most Rev. Dr. Walsh , Archbishop
A beacon to the havens of the Biest !
that he has not yet attained the
bore good fruit in many directions ,
We trace a holiday symbol ; you , a sign
A star of guidance the wild woods among ;
Fitlier of hope to human frailty sung
For each thy name denoteth , Passion-flower .
It is the Cross ! Never hath Psalmist's tongue
of these were promoted to the Dia-
month we had the pleasure of chron-
a crowded attendance . Perhaps ,
ings by Father Jerome , were also
A page , with more than lettered lore imprest ;
Art thou a type of beauty , or of power ,
tended . The church was crowded
Sunday , was extremely well at-
Twixt God and man : a record of that hour
canonical age .
Mount Argus , Dublin . Last
Then this mute Teacher in a floret's breast-
icling the ordination of nine of our
of Dublin . ' The absence of the
When the expatory Act divine
Cancelled the curse that was our mortal down .
The Passion Flower .
( Sir ) Aubrey De Vere .
Tottings .
provincial
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tred by a large diamond . The other
Birmingham and Westminster " dio-
nament being ancient Celtic . The
as well as by the large number of
Dean Kelly ( Pembroke Docks ) a
bat Mater was creditably rendered
four angels , the interstices between
and Easter Sunday . Rossini's Sta-
in its general lines . all details of or-
18-carat gold . weighing thirty
by the choir on Good Friday even-
turned at the beginning of Holy
the Lenten and Paschal ceremonies .
High Mass was sung on Easter Sun-
day , and in the evening Father
ounces . We reproduce a photo-
( Rector ) and Father Columban re-
centre is the Passionist badge in
the Resurrection . Father Bernard
three panels are enriched with
the wings being carved out in the
emeralds , each one weighing one
cup is supported on the wings of
preached by Father George . Solemn
green enamel , the cross being cen-
the parishioners of St. Mary's was
gravure , but the exceedingly high
ing , and a fervent sermon on the
Thomas of Canterbury's . Windle-
finish and brilliancy of the metal has
and half carats ; each panel is
Linus preached an able sermon on
communicants on Holy Thursday
given by their good attendance at
interlaced endless ribbon pattern .
The four panels in the node are in
Hubert has been made the recipient
which they had been conducting in
conference of the clergy of the
The design is quite original , fol-
four large panels . In the front and
profound mystery of Calvary
made it impossible to photograph .
of a very exquisite chalice , in solid
years . " The Children of Mary of St.
cesses . Under the presidency of
shaw , performed a very pretty dra-
lowing the broad Romanesque style
Week from the Lenten missions
The massive base is divided into
dence of the practical devotion of
Deanerv was held at St. Mary's Re-
the same interlaced work .
Ardoune . Belfast-Very Rev. Fr.
St. Mary's , Carmarthen . Evi-
nothing of the success of former
treat on 18th April .
the details .
dom of St. Winifride . '
matic sketch , entitled " The Martyr-
The Martyr-
which saved overseas
matic sketch entitled " Th
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riel ( Vicar ) preached an eloquent
of the Presanctified at to a.m. and
attended by a large and apprecia-
Holy Thursday morning , and in the
day : solemn High Mass with pro-
and was carried out with great
performed with the usual splendidour ,
disadvantage through the absence
by Fr. Augustine : at 7 p.m. a third
various experiments with the appa-
was the solemn blessing of the
sions and kindred work . The crowds
the office of Tenebrae on Wednes -
service was held at which Fr. Gab-
day and Easter Monday an organ
were attended by large congrega-
an appropriate sermon . The Good
formed by the Rector , who preached
Friday services consisted of Mass
Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday
that approached the Holy Table on
sermon on the Passion . The Holy
cession to the altar of Repose on
nicalities of his subject , and his
Sunday with the usual procession :
in the afternoon at three o'clock
solemnity . The services throughout
of several of its members on mis-
in a graphic manner with the tech .
Stations of the Cross with sermon
although the community was at a
Forty Hours' Exposition began as
rior of St. Mungo's Academy , was
Palms at the last Mass on Palm
was listened to with interest by very
constituted a record for Highgate .
especially on Good Friday . ' There
tive audience . The lecturer dealt
evening the Mandatum was per-
Saturday offices were also fully
in past years on Passion Sunday
carried out . The sermons on Easter
The offices of Holy Week were
Fr. Romuald ( Vice-Master ) and the
given by Bro. Bonaventure , Supe-
The Holy Week Retreat to the
Sunday were preached by the Rev.
St. Munao's . Glasgow - The Iec-
attended by large congregations .
recital was given in the church and
large congregations .
On the afternoons of Easter Sun-
Rev. Fr. Gabriel .
ture on " Wireless " Telegraphy "
Very Rev. Fr. Hilary .
students of Holy Cross College ,
Clonliffe . Dublin was given by the
Joseph's , ' Highgate . - The
tions .
# JUL I INS .
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w.
33 .
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preached the Passion in the evening .
but buildings and chimneys , was
On Easter Sunday there was solemn
ciated in our minds with nothing
years in St. Mungo's , and could well
evening the sermon was preached
Catholic Church in Glasgow , or a
earchers who trained them so suc-
nearly all his life of seventy-nine
green fields . " He could also readily
Martin . The choir at the evening
High Mass with a sermon by Fr.
Sunday School has been also re-
Finbar and in the evening by Fr.
A very successful three nights'
able member of our parish in the
ists in Holy Week . On Thursday
on the " Humilitv of Christ " was
pupils of the girls' school . ' The
cessfully are deserving of much
remember when " Townhead , also-
service gave a very fine rendering
Fr. Paul and Fr. Antoninus .
Barrow-in-Furness , has returned to
person of Mr. Brogan . He was
a Mission in Sacred Heart Church ,
splendour usual with the Passion-
carried out with all the pomp and
entertainment was given by the
by Fr. Charles . On Good Friday
Thomas . and in the evening a ser-
recall when there was scarcely a
the morning was preached by Fr.
be was accorded a hearty and well-
The services of Holy Week were
symnathy is tendered to his rela-
sumed , and we hope that there will
devotional and practical discourse .
we ask the parents to send their
mon by Fr. Cyril .
During the month we lost a not-
Easter holidays , are now open , and
be no falling off in the attendance .
ratus held his audience spell-bound
convent of nuns . Our heartfelt
The schools , closed during the
for nearly two hours . At the close
Fr. Thomas , who was conducting
On Holy Thursday evening a very
merited vote of thanks .
given by Fr. Camillus .
On Good Friday the sermon in
tions . R.I.P.
St. Mungo's .
care and reverence .
Holy Week and Easterside were car-
children punctually . ' The usi
credit . "
ried out this year with customary
ceremonies of
children punctually .
with customary .
Barborne . - The
Barborne . - The ceremonies of
ried out this year v
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( Declared Venerable May 30th ) .
father Dominic of the mother of God .
( From an old print .
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Miscellaneous .
reaches their hands . His Cause has been a long time in prepara-
( Barberi ) of the Mother of God , who established the Passionists
Venerable by the Holy See before this number of THE CROSS
was concluded only a short time ago . Early in May the
Postulator of the Cause , FatherGregory , of SS. John and Paul's ,
tion at Rome , and the examination of his voluminous writings
arrived in England and interviewed Dr. Whiteside , Bishop of
Liverpool , with the result that an Episcopal Commission was
in these countries seventy years ago , will have been declared
Dominic . The Commission , consisting of Bishop Whiteside as
It will be welcome news to our readers that Father Dominic
of the Cause , FatherGregory , of SS. John and Paul's ,
mine 1911 .
Niccolini .
Provincial Jottings .
geraghty
By Leo .
Callaghan , Ex-Provinc
addressed envelope .
contents .
and Ireland .
By Rosa Va nozzi
story .
Miscellaneous .
Passionists in Great
June , 1911 .
sons of
Literary Communications to the Editor , St. Joseph's , Highgate , In
Leaves from the Annals
son .
page .
flower .
galileo .
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS , Three Shillings , post first
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin
A Passion .
Charity . A Poem . By Patrick
the
Alfred Noyes . By edit
vol. II .
The City of
Unsuitable MSS . will not be returned unless accompanied by stamp
Charlemagne .
35
Refugium Peccatorum . A Story .
37
52 .
44
Martyrs .
49 .
54
Alfred Noyes .
Marryrs . A Serial
A Story .
Refugium Peccatorum .
Late Father .
The Late Father .
By edit .
A Serial .
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at the time . to Reading , where the landlord of the " Railway
August 27th , 1849 , with his crucifix to his lips and his com-
houses of the locality . Some straw was procured , and there on
A further sitting of the Commission took place at Bishop's
House , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 16th of May , under the
raised to the honours of the altar .
When the train steamed into Pangbourn , an hour or two later ,
his disease he was refused accommodation in the inns and other
priest , Father Louis , who had travelled with him . " It took but
be was carried out on the platform in a dying condition . Cholera
emporaries must still be living . Hardly sixty years have
absolution Then he was taken in a train happening to pass
C.P. , held its first sitting in St. Anne's Retreat , Sutton , Lanc
to be declared Venerable who lived and worked in these com-
spirits to go to Aston , in Staffordshire , on business of the Order .
returned to Rome the following day , and since then we have
presidency of His Lordship , Dr. Whiteside . Father Gregory
of the servants of God of our own time . Many of his con-
missionary , for , an hour or more - his one companion a brother
attended by Father Gregory , C.P. , Postulator of the Cause .
Hotel admitted him ; and there , shortly after mid-day on
panion kneeling by his side , he breathed forth his soul to God
he bleak platform of the little railway station lay the dying
heard from SS. John and Paul's that Father Dominic will be
tries since the days of the so-called Reformation . He is one
D. D. , the Rev. James Hughes , S. I. , and the Rev.
It is worthy of remark that Father Dominic is the first person
The opening of the new monastery of the North-American
THE CROSS .
for the government of the houses he had founded , and to receive
was then prevalent in England , and as this was presumed to be
president : Very Rev. Dean O'Sullivan , Rev. E. K. Bennett ,
have also lately secured a property on Long Island , in the
diocese of Brooklyn , where they intend shortly to make a new
in the fifty-eighth year of his age and the seventh of his life in
Blessed Gabriel , C.P.
e his death agony at the little wayside railway station at Pang-
Monastery in London that morning in his usual health and
declared Venerable on the 30th of May-the eve of the feast of
Passionists at Boston was fixed for May 14th . The Fathers
foundation .
sourn , in Berkshire .
short time to arrange his spiritual concerns , to make provision
rassed since he was stricken down suddenly in what proved to
( where Father Dominic's body rests ) , on May 11th , and was
ncourages us in the hope that before long we shall see him
A lonely death was surely his . He had left the Passionist
The rapidity with which his cause has been introduced
England . '
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account , saying that he could use it for the time being , and then
fortunately it was the truth ; he , George Graham , was guilty .
Hard pressed for money , for orders had been very poor , he had
told Frank Jones of his difficulty , and Frank had paid him the
my duty to tell you this , as he is evidently not acting
fourth time , since Mary , the little servant girl , had brought
house . in a provincial town , a young man sat at the
He had pushed away his plate , and sat with pale face , deep
in thought , his gaze fixed upon two open letters which lay on
And Frank Jones was his friend and confidant . Indeed , it
sentative , Mr. George Graham , on last Thursday , the 12th
Picking them up , he read them through again for at least the
had been at his suggestion that he had done it . For , yes ! un-
inst. , but , up to the time of writing , have not received the
believe that he has converted it to his own use , and think it
Refugium Peccatorum .
from Mr. Jones , and request your explanation of same per
the table before him .
I paid my account due to you , of S2 I.2s. , to your rep
Dear Mr. Graham ,
honestly by your firm .
return post .
' N a room on the second floor of a professional boarding-
We are enclosing you a letter which we have received
breakfast table .
usual official acknowledgment for same . I have reason to
Gentlemen ,
Yours truly ,
them in .
Frank Jones .
The enclosed letter ran :
The first was from the firm he represented , and was as
Yours respectfully .
follows :
By Leo .
. Marvin & CO.
refugium peccatorum .
of Meath .
smith : Holy Cross . Ardovne : Ballymacarrett , Belfast : Eden-
Whitehouse , Co. Antrim ; Ligoniel , Belfast : Mayobridge ,
caster ; Carlough , Co. Antrim ; Granard , Co. Longford ;
fast ; Portarlington ; Balbriggan ; Retreat to the clergy , diocese
Rasharkin , Co. Antrim ; Carrickfergus ; Nazareth House , Bel
common ; Castlepollard . Co. Westmeath ; Nazareth House , Lan-
Belfast ; Avoca ; Nazareth House , Glasgow ; Warrenpoint ;
The following is the list of Missions and Retreats given by
the Passionist Fathers in May and June : St. Joseph's , Hammer-
enpoint ; Ballynafeigh , Belfast : Strokestown . Co. Ros-
37 .
King's Co. ; St. Mary's , Drogheda ; Navan ; St.
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well , and which had so often smiled into his , seeming now to
face came before his mental vision ; the dear eyes he loved so
would have to pay the penalty . And that would be - what ?
caring for him in the way he wanted , yet , deep down in his
and again assured himself of the utter impossibility of her ever
perhaps , might be taken into account . If not , well , then he
words burning in his brain-arrest-trial-time . Yes , he could
always appeared glad to see him ; and , although he had again
severe man . Still there was his past clean record , and that ,
he whole truth , his story would never be believed in the face
handed him another letter , saying : " Mr. Jones has just left it ,
the court around . And then , in the midst of all , one fair , sweet
for he well knew that the head of the firm was an exceptionally
he consequences would be serious , there was very little doubt ;
irrevocably , and not only lost her , but what was worse , had
and the terrible sickness at heart , as he thought of it , seemed as
course possible , and that was to write and admit his guilt . ' That
f it must strike him .
thieves ; and that , having heard of your doings , you are in
deservedly won her lasting contempt .
the cross .
and , with unsteady steps , crossed over to the window , three
there was a knock at the door , and Mary , entering again ,
contemptible she would deem him .
patient , he might win her some day . And now he had lost her
And it was the bitter shame and sting of guilt that crushed him
staggering across the room , he sank down on a chair with a
The question was , what was he to do ? If he wrote and told
One sweet name , Agnes , burst from his lips in an agony , and ,
Time passed , and he sat there alone in his agony , till at last
hand , and , opening it , read :
groan , and buried his face in his hands .
Wondering vaguely what Frank Jones could have to write to
him about at such a time . he took the envelope from the girl's
see it all , the police , the dock , the judge , the sea of faces in
man's true-hearted love . ' It was true , she was only a girl , years
that she has no desire to be in any way associated with
and in a moment of weakness he had yielded to the temptation .
And he had loved her , loved her with all the strength of a
pay it in to the firm in a week or two , when things were better ;
George Graham-Sir ,
I have been requested by Miss Rivers to inform you
whom she had called friend , when she knew ?
rad sunk to the level of a common thief ; he was a defaulter ,
Hitherto his had been a clean record , yet now he felt that he
Oh I how she would loathe and despite him .
The cold sweat stood in beads on his forehead ; he rose up
of the letter Frank Jones had written . No , there was only one
now .
at him full of sad reproach . He could bear no more . The
junger than he ; but she had always seemed to like him , had
" there had been the hope that , perhaps , if he were only very
sir , and he says as how there's no answer " required . '
How mean and
38 .
Ah ! how would she feel ? What would she think of him
What would she think of him
Ah ! how would she feel ?
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he did not doubt , and then his chances would be nil . But once
altogether . ' For Frank Jones had no authority whatever for the
pathy might carry her , especially as George would be almost
sure to tell her the whole truth ; and that she would believe him
witness , whose testimony in the court made things look so black
against George Graham that the magistrate had no hesitation in
hesitate to play a last card , and succeeded in procuring a false
the bitter penalty . Ah I how true it is that . " Whatsoever a man
refugium peccatorum .
better than himself , he was afraid if they met , how far her sym-
white as she said : " Poor George , God and Our Lady help him . '
ras ; and , having good cause to fear that she liked George
served it , for he had pinned , and already was beginning to pay
the two friends apart . for he knew how tender-hearted A ones
never have asked him to write that cruel letter . ' Well , he do -
and trial , and was safely locked in good , he felt pretty confident
her ; and that she must care for him was evident , or she would
this terrible thing that had happened to her . So , putting on her
crafty , fearing last she might suspect him of rejoicing in his
handing her the evening paper , said : " Well , there you are , read
letter he had written , his motive being to make sure of keeping
Graham , the defaulter , exists .
hat , she quietly left the house , her heart asking , her brain in a
Then , without another word , she turned and left the room .
a terribly upset state of mind , he might have reasoned differently
Consequently , he even avoided her until the whole affair was
At first George was too dazed to comprehend what it meant .
it for yourself . '
She read it through from beginning to end , and when she
rival's downfall .
oring herself to believe it , till her brother , turning round and
But George Graham was wrong , and had he not been in such
She felt she must be alone , alone where she could think out
of winning her for himself .
randed back the paper to her brother , her face was deadly
only his previous clean record that saved him from a far heavier
soweth , that also shall he reap . '
sentence . "
to win Agnes Rivers for himself . He must have already told
ver , and George was safe behind prison walls ; for he did not
or otherwise to remind her that such a person as George
Frank Jones .
Nor had he told her of the trouble impending : he was far too
This , then , was the reason for Frank Jones ' betrayal of him :
respect her wishes in this matter , and not attempt by letter
sentencing him to six months' imprisonment . Indeed , it was
the top , stood gazing at the scene before her .
Unconsciously , she took the road up the hill , and , on reaching
George Graham had gone through all the ignoming of arrest
whirl .
To Agnes the news came as a terrible shock , nor could she
But by degrees the whole thing seemed to grow clearer
future an utter stranger to her . She trusts that you will
future an utter stranger to her .
She trusts that you will
1907 to establish his
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who her pallid cheeks , and a tender light alone in her sweet eyes .
house where George Graham had lodged , and to whom she had
quickly , saw Mary Hargreaves , the little servant girl at the
Jones who was there , or any one of her other friends , it would
ions perplexed her . What was the real meaning of it all ?
she had liked him immensely from the very first . yet she had
never thought of him in any other way than as a friend . But
seemed to have gained the knowledge of years ; she was no
And then suddenly there came the thought , why should this
ledge of the truth came to her , a warm , soft , crimson glow crept
o her more than anyone else ? And yet , if it had been Frank
hem things ; he's a gentleman , he is , if ever there was one , as
good and as kind-hearted as you'll get anywhere . And I don't
longer a girl , but a woman . ' And her woman's heart told her
ras , to give her this . I knows there ain't a word o' truth in it ,
the child . " I seed yet goin' up the road , so rurned out just as
On the opposite bank were the green fields and beautiful
vinding in and out for some considerable distance along
She and George had always been good friends , and , although
her than a friend , that she loved him . ' And as the full know-
that this disgred man , this gaol-bird , was something more to
quickly disappeared down the hill .
Miss , ' cause you couldn't be so cruel ; besides , he ain't none o '
woods , all bathed in the roseate hues of the setting sun ; while
have been so different . Of course , she would have been sorry ,
and sensitive nature like his .
but it wouldn't have hurt as this did .
indignation and anger against the false friend and traitor who
well how terrible the shame and disgrace would be to a refined
now suddenly all was changed . In the last twenty minutes she
Suddenly she became conscious of a step behind , and , turning
away to the right rose the gloomy walls and turrets of the great
It was the letter Frank Jones had written to George Graham ;
Sure , Miss , and it's yourself as I've come after . " replied
he side of the river , which gurgled and splashed over the
Below was the white road leading to the great city beyond ,
oulder stones as it flowed swiftly on to the far distant sea .
the lonely child .
hing have so terrible an effect upon her ? For what was this man
ornhan , and being motherless herself , she had sympathised with
But how had it all happened ? And why had Frank Jones ,
could stop to deal such cowardly blows .
shown many little acts of kindness ; for the poor girl was an
And he was there : he , her friend .
Oh ! how her heart went out to him . How she longed to be
a crumpled sheet of paper into Agnes ' hand , she turned and
is friend and confidant , turned against him ? These ques-
and as Agnes read the cruel , insulting lies , her face flushed with
THE CROSS .
ear him , to speak one word of comfort to him , for she knew so
without any hat on ? "
" Why , Mary , " she said , " what are you doing up here , and
gaol .
are if he is in good , I'll say it just the same . " And , thrusting
And , thrusting .
eif he is in good , I'll say it just the same . '
Oh ! how her heart went out to him .
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rad turned against him . that her friendship was so weak , so
there , but he had entered that terrible place , believing that she
tears of true contribution ran down his face . And when a day or
buried his face in his hands , his hardened heart melted , while
against the false friend who had so cruelly wronged him . Once
him's but still , if he had not arrived , his false friend would have
refugium peccatorum .
go to her , to that sweet Mother Maid , who is the Refuge of Sin-
Was it in answer to the prayers of her who knelt each day at
better thoughts . He remembered that , after all , he was guilty :
She could do nothing . And , sinking down on the soft grass ,
wooden bench beside him , saying as he did so : " A young
had no power to hurt him . ' And as he thought upon his , sir , he
hour of need . Yes , she was no longer helpless , for she would
vers , and whose pure Heart is so full of tender nitv. so over-
if he did not bring upon that our a far heavier blow than had
been dealt to himself . " Such were the thoughts and feelings that
he prison , then turning , went quickly down the hill to the little
friend of yours has sent you this , and I am sure that if you study
two later a priest visited his cell , he made his peace with God .
what could she do ? She was only a girl . She was helpless .
she could go . and who would help both him and her in their
had possessed him day and night since he first entered that cell .
the burning desire for revenge gradually gave way to other and
all her heart and soul and strength , had not only been taken
would not , could not , believe that she could be so cruel as to act
few kindly words of encouragement , placed a little book on the
to let him know it was false , that she was his friend still . But
But as he sat there now , a change began to steal over him ;
he burst into an agony of weeping .
Shamed , diseraced . George Graham sat in his prison call his
his blessing , he went out .
Rowing with maternal love : to her who is so powerful and so
Turning again towards the sloomy grey walls . her eyes filled
eady to help .
in the disorderly way that letter suggested .
heart full of bitterness and hatred , his mind bent on revenge
Rising to her feet , she gave one last , wistful glance towards
all that that letter meant .
it carefully you will find it most helpful . " Then , giving him
A week later the priest saw him again , and , after speaking a
Oh ! no ! no ! he must not think that . She must do something
help of her , whose help is never sought in vain .
with tears , and a great solo rose up in her throat , as she realised
Presently she grew calmer , and then came the thought was
He , her best , her dearest friend ; he , the man she loved with
shallow , that the first storm had given it . But , oh ! surely he
here was one thing she could do . ' There was one to whom
Our Lady's shrine ? Who can doubt it ?
outside those prison walls and it should be hard with him indeed
true , not to the extent made out by the false testimony against
hurch , and there , kneeling before Our Lady's Altar , sought the
41 .
here was one thing she could do .
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sossible to mere nature . It is only God Who , by His abun-
sook will be very helpful , may , has been already , for I will seek
nust tend : or you will resist God by not doing that for which
and loved so well , he said : " God and Our Lady bless and keep
words : - " The acquisition of the holiness of God is your sure
nto holiness ! . Admirable work , very difficult in itself , and im-
of the cover , and gazing tenderly at the handwriting he knew
ictions , all your sufferings , and all the movements of your life
late Mother of God ; and from that day fostered a most tender
friendship ; yes , indeed , as the good Father said , your little
you are my friend still , all unworthy though I am of such sweet
He has created you , and is now persevering you . Oh , what an
title , " Refugium Peccatorum . '
domirable work ! dust changed into light , ' dirt into purity , sin
whom she wills , as she likes , and as much as she likes .
gate opened ; and as a young man passed out , the good-natured
according to the power she has received over them , she , gives to
that I may , indeed , be changed from dust into light , dirt into
rou always , dear little Agnes , dear , true friend , ' for , thank God ,
he words he had read ; then turning back once more to the inside
location , and it is to this that all your thoughts , words , and
up where God is calling thee ? '
Taking up the small volume . He looked at the title : it was " The
warder , an elderly man with a pleasant , humorous face , smiled
dant and extraordinary grace , can bring it to pass . Soul , how
Slowly turning over the leaves , he came presently to these
he humbly placed himself under the protection of the Immacu-
particular . '
God's grace from her who is truly the ' Refuge of Sinners , ' so
and fervent devotion to her under that sweet and consoling
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man once more .
as the church clocks were striking the hour of eight , the prison
to go , or what to do , and was about to turn into a path that would
vilt thou act ? What means will thou choose in order to mount
to , with a clamp , and George Graham stood there alone , a free
For some time he sat quiet and thoughtful , pondering over
purity , and sin into holiness . '
still , Agnes . '
For a few moments he hesitated as though undecided where
kindly , as he said : " Well , good morning , young man , and
On a foggy November morning , nearly six months later , just
urer , steward , and dispenser of all His graces , ... and ,
The door closed , and George Graham was alone once more .
take him out on to the road leading to the city of L- - some
ound grace before God , both for herself and for every man in
And then , kneeling down on the stone flags of his prison cell ,
written , were the words : " From the friend who is your friend
better luck to you . " Then the heavy nail-studded door fell
secret of Mary . ' : He opened it , and inside the cover , neatly
Then a little further on he read : - " It is Mary alone who has
secret of Mary . '
And yet a little further : - God has chosen her for the trea-
kindly , as he said :
Then the heavy nail-studded door fell
better luck to you . '
He opened it , and inside the cover , neatly
isz .
Well , good morning , young man , a
Then a little further on he read :
cross .
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definite plans for the future as yet , and I have a proposal to
make ; but we can't stand here in this fog , so I'm going to cart
sat by the cheery fire enjoying once again the comfort of his
you . " I don't suppose , " he added , " that you have made any
sleeping peacefully in her cot , their hearts are full of gratitude
at a decent salary and with the promise of promotion in the
gaze lovely down upon the sweet , fair face of little Agnes
ceeded in persuading him to accept a position in his own office ,
pipe . ' Mr. Rivers had a long chat with him , and at last suc-
showed him how pleased and happy she was .
for all the joy and grace bestowed upon them through her who
rather shyly , yet with a warmth and kindliness which plainly
you home to breakfast with me , and then we can talk matters
rise again , stronger and better men , as I am sure it will be with
refusal . I can guess easily enough all the objections you would
An hour later , while Agnes was busy in the kitchen , George
by the hand . ' " I need hardly say how sorry I was for the slip
veakness , and , by casting ourselves more perfectly upon Him .
ing quickly , he found himself face to face with Mr. Rivers .
' But me ' no bats , Graham , for I am not going to take any
the opposite direction .
good God' permits us to fall , in order that we may learn our own
ready , and Agnes is waiting for us , so come . " And , slipping
refugium peccatorum .
' Glad to see you again , Graham , ' he said , shaking him warmly
his arm through that of George Graham , he led him away in
Agnes' father .
plied , " and , believe me , I thank you with all my heart , but - "
is . in very truth , the " Refuge of Sinners . " - Refugium
over more comfortably .
Agnes and George are standing hand in hand , and as they
him a partner in the business .
You are , indeed , more than kind . Mr. Rivers , " George re-
duties , and soon rose to a position of trust and importance ; and
when , three years later , Agnes became his wife , Mr. Rivers made
Needless to say . George threw all his energies into his new
nine miles distant , when a hand was laid on his arm , and , turn-
Agnes , conscious now of her love for George , greeted him
near future .
raise , but I'm just not going to listen to them . Breakfast is
Pecatorum . '
su made , but we are all human , you know , and sometimes the
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The Dom , Aix-la-Chapelle ( Interior ) .
were present .
trict , and carries on many flourishing manufactures , especially
the west wind is the prevalent wind . it seldom suffers from the
the emperors or Austria and Russia and the King of Prussia
than one treaty of peace was concluded here : and here , too , in
great majority of its 150,000 inhabitants are Catholics , scarcely
of visitors each year . It is in the centre of a valuable coal dis-
in the heart of the town , and are patronized by a large number
seven per cent. being Protestants . Its springs , which are very
Most of the factories are situated to the east of the city , and as
favourably with many manufacturing towns in the United
fficacious in cases of gout , rheumatism , and skin diseases , rise
It is now a thoroughly modern and up-date town . The
er the war , the celebrated Congress was held , at which
len fabrics . Still , it is remarkably free from smoke .
visance ; in this respect and in others , too , contrasting
Charlemagne , whose favourite residence it was . It is said to
( 813-153i ) , it was the scene of the coronation of all the German
was buried in 814 . During a period of more than 700 years
springs were known to the Romans , and it was made famous by
we have mentioned the Dom ( Cathedral , or rather Minister , the
historic memories as Aix-la-Chapelle ( in German
city being in the Archdiocese of Cologne ) , and the Rathhaus or
Auchen ) , in which so few monuments of the past survive . When
HERE are few cities of such antiquity and so many
Aix-la-Chapelle is a very ancient town . ' Its medicinal
The City of Charlemagne .
THE CROSS .
Town Hall , we have enumerated all of any importance .
en his birthplace , though this is uncertain , and here he
Aix-la-Chapelle is a very ancient town . Its medicinal
emperors from Louis the Pious to Ferdinand . I. Later , more
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ground for their views in this intensely Catholic and thriving
appalling ugliness . ' There are no street-lawkers or newspapers
manufacturing towns , the squalid and joyless surroundings in
Kingdom , the prosperity of which seems in proportion to their
unfavourable to material progress and well-being will find no
ity . When we consider the condition of the masses in our
ants , even the poorest , are clean and comfortably clad ; and
The Dom , Aix-la-Chapelle ( Exterior ) .
poverty with which we are so familiar at home . The inhabi-
those who assert that the influence of the Catholic Church is
IITE CILL OF CITAINLENNINGING .
or beggars , and there is almost an entire absence of that squalid
# 4D .
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Charlemagne himself : it is the Byzantine style , and dates
actual merits of the Minister , most visitors will , I think , share
vas surprised to see , wherever I turned , notices in three lan-
by Pope Leo III , and it contains a gallery in which the great
Great ) in the centre of the pavement , marks the spot where all
which the body of St. John the Baptist was enveloped after his
Emperor of the Franks used to be present at the offices of the
execution . These are preserved in a magnificent Romanesque
simple modern inscription , " Carolo Magno : " To Charles the
the eighteenth century , and his body was found clothed in his
ancients of the Apocalypse . The gilded chandelier , which
self , not in Italy , but in honest , law-abiding Germany , and
which fastened his mantle is still preserved in Vienna . To the
the Blessed Virgin , and the cloth all stained with blood , in
surely there should be no need for such precautions . On mak-
two different styles of architecture . The octagon was erected by
heir guard against pick-pockets . ' Here , I thought , I find my-
remories linger around the place . We enter the building
he sacrifice of all that can enable or refine . ' That this need
Emperor Frederick Barbara about the year 1165 . " The
with " feeble columns " instead . Whatever may be the archi-
answer . Among the relics which the treasury of the Minister
conclusion that our boasted material prosperity is purchased at
that pick-pockets would ply their nefarious trade successfully in
The morning after my arrival , on approaching the ' Minster , I
seven years they are exposed for the veneration of the faithful .
linen which was wrapped round his loins on the cross , a robe of
inworthy of its great founder . And yet , what historical
guages , German , French , and Dutch , warning folks to be on
from the beginning of the ninth century . It was consecrated
ing inquiries , however , I received a satisfactory and sufficient
silver shrine , dating from the 13th century , and once in every
an old design representing Our Lord with the twenty-four
ment which he experienced on approaching Aix-la-Chapelle ,
of two principal parts , an octagonal structure and the choir , in
parts to satisfy their devotion . It was only natural then to fear
is disappointment : in point of size , at all events , it is altogether
material cathedral : he found what he terms a " punv church '
necessary struggle for a bare existence , we are forced to the
lived finds repose . ' His tomb was opened in the second half of
Wordsworth , in one of his sonnets , describes the disenchant-
being touched , crumbled into dust , but the diamond clasp
computed that half-a-million persons had come from various
contains are the reputed swaddling-clothes of ' Our Saviour , the
not be the case , a visit to Aix-la-Chapelle will show .
which they live , the absence of elevating influences , and the
the cross .
such a concourse .
Such an exposition had taken place shortly before , and it was
measures more than 13 feet across , was presented by the
imperial robes , and seated on a chair of state . The whole , on
the Seat of Charlemagne . " He expected to find a vast ,
through the bronze gates , cast about the year 804 . It consists
nurch . The dome has been recently decorated in mosaic after
at is mortal of one of the greatest and best monarchs that ever
46 .
was also been written to
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joined heartily in singing the Veri Creator in German . The
reeded is inscribed . " Here and there one comes upon lovely
out I found in its environs a never-failing source of delight . To
The City of Charlemagne .
and these were completed about eight years ago . In the spacious
Wherever a pedestrian would be likely to be perplexed as to
valks : and a little to the south of this is the Salvatoryberg ,
house and church in the town . At the opening service , at which
Lousberg , a beautiful , well-wooded height , laid out with
of the genuine Gothic type . The ample size and flowing folds
be able to go direct to school after hearing Mass . On the Feast
children used to troop in with their satchels , so that they might
evidence of the pity of the inhabitants . As early as seven the
I was present , the young men attended in large numbers , and
structed his hearers in their duties , and warned them of the
During my stay , an experiment was tried in St. Foilan's , the
conducted by the Provincial of the Redemptorists , who have a
where may be seen representations of the chief scenes in Our
the people .
what direction to take , he is sure to find a low block of stone ,
an walk for miles without danger of losing one's way .
of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin , I said Mass in vestments
admired modern frescoes representing scenes in the life of
Lord's Passion set up at regular intervals . Indeed , wherever
the north of the city , at an elevation of about 200 feet is the
walk from the Dom Hotel , at which I stayed , I selected it to
shippers at the " early Masses on week-days were consoling
modern stained glass . ' The altar , in which some old columns
A little to the north of the Minister is the Market Place . in
Kaisersaal or Imperial Hall , which is decorated with much-
Tharlemagne and other historical subjects , many emperors and
sions and ungraceful shape of the chasubles one usually wears .
Father then delivered an earnest discourse , in which he in-
woods which are accessible by the electric trams , and where one
one turns , one meets with evidence of the faith and plenty of
wo towers , repairs on a large scale were rendered necessary .
holding of a retreat for the military recruits of the year . It was
out which , indeed , a cathedral seems little more than a
The objects of interest in Aix-la-Chapelle are soon exhausted .
corresponding to our finger-post . on which the information
The chief attraction of the place consists in the extensive
pleted in the year 1414 . Its thirteen windows are filled with
erected in the fourteenth century . In consequence of serious
east of the original building is the Gothic choir which was com-
monument . '
ate as 1876 . The Divine Office is performed here daily , with-
have been incorporated , is also modern , having been erected on
say Mass in every morning . The large numbers of devout war-
oldest parish church in the town . As it was only a minute's
of the chasuble were in pleasing contrast to the meager dimen
which the Town Hall is situated . This ancient building was
Quite close to the Minister is the fine church of St. Foilan , the
expresses celebrated their coronation banquet .
language , caused by a fire in 1883 , which nearly destroyed its
dangers and temptations likely to beset their path .
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train . In the abbey-church in the village , several interesting
relics are preserved , among them one of the grave-cloths of Our
it would be called in Ireland , which is celebrated on the Sunday
long the road which leads to the village . I met some small
after the 15th September . ' On arriving at the village . I pro-
favourite city as it was in the hearts of those who lived there in
siety of the faithful : I saw a large pilgrimage in the city in
highest point in Holland . A pillar here marks the spot where
santly . This untoward circumstance did not , however , cool the
this statue without involuntarily feeling the contrast between
Franks . He is represented seated on horseback , and his noble
one to the high road to Cornelimister , a pleasant village
and also some relics of the patron of the place . St. Cornelius ,
Pope and Martyr , from whom it derives its name . As I went
devoutly . They had been making a visit to the church , which is
exposed on the high altar , while Compline was being sung in
magne as firmly rooted in the hearts of the inhabitants of his
Votre Dame in Paris is a statue of the great monarch of the
the concourse of people that was expected on the following
his own day . ' In the great square in front of the Cathedral of
he afternoon slowly vending its way to the ancient shrine .
groups of persons returning from it , and saying their beads
exposed in a side chapel . The Blessed Sacrament was also
Another favourite resort of pilgrims is the shrine of Our Lady
at Kevlaar in Holland , rendered familiar even to Protestants by
ceded to the church , where I found the relics of St. Cornelius
diately precede and follow the patronal feast or " pattern , " as
of his commanding nature . I have never been able to gaze upon
infortunately , I was prevented by the rain , which fell inces -
Saviour , said to have been presented by Louis the Debonair ,
obtained . One walk leads to a path in the fields which brings
I gay appearance ; many booths had been erected in view of
half miles from the town , from which it can also be reached by
three countries , Germany , Holland , and Belgium , and the
is an eminence which I ascended , and which is said to be the
bits of scenery , and from the heights some fine views may be
Sunday . I intended to pay the place a visit on that day , but ,
grimage left for Kevlaar , and I much regretted that I was
which can be reached by train . Some distance above the town
mere puppets compared with him - who sway the destinies of
was peculiarly refreshing to find the faith professed by Charlie-
a favourite place of pilgrimage during the days that imme-
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A favourite place for excursions is the Dutch town of Vaels .
unable to join it .
resence of a fair-sized congregation . " The market-place wore
atures and magnetic figure bespeak the vigour and intelligence
ashioned air , and possesses a fine church .
the hearts of the faithful band of German Catholics , who
neutral territory of Moresnet meet . The town wears an old-
situated in a picturesque valley , and distant about seven-and-a-
I passed a very pleasant fortnight in Aix-la-Chapelle . It
the great ruler , warrior , and scholar , and the wretched men-
eine's beautiful and touching poem . During my stay , a oil-
France at the present day . But his spirit of faith still lives in
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France at the present day .
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their tongues : they made him the subject of rude pasquinades
presence of one with higher gifts and higher claims to
liked him , and they did not conceal their liking . ' Bigger
boys soon tired of being told to take example from
thing about him , however innocent or laudable , was turned into
ings ; they showed offensive nicknames upon him . Every-
out of their railway and ridicule for his imaginary shortcom-
saign of petty persecution against him ; they made him the
on the occasion , some of his companions determined that he
which they scribbled on the walls , and , by way of pleasant
recognition than their own-especially if such claims be
prizes which closed the school year of 1891 , he was among
Galileo in this or that . And when , at the distribution of
Children , like their elders , are commonly impatient of the
self with singular credit in a little dramatic sketch presented
evil . " It would , perhaps , be a pleasing thing to record that
matter for the rough-cast satire in which school-boys are accepts
change from pelting him with words , they pelted him with
this was his constant course . But it was not . Though he
ongue , and could pick out flaws and foibles in his persecutors ,
and , with his brighter wit and better stored mind , he was more
A Passion Flower :
the first to be awarded a medal , and , moreover , acquitted him-
admire his fine abilities and his steady industry . They
ness . ' Nor were they content merely to behaviour him with
highest . And his masters could not fail to notice and
Galileo Maccolini .
would often bear all in patience , there were times when his
should pay the penalty of his success . So they opened a cam-
have acted up to the spirit of the divine counsel " not to resist
patience broke down . Then he would turn on his tormentors ,
B fellows gradually warned . And for this reason .
allowed . Galileo's gifts , as we have seen , were of the
than a match for them . He had a quick intellect and a ready
The good youth gave no provocation to this " ragging " on
yes , the supposed favouritism of his teachers , his studious-
his neat clothing and somewhat dapper appearance , his large
stones .
(1882-1897 ) .
UT the favour which Galileo found with his new school-
III .
part of his schoolmates , ' and , for the most part , seems to
allowed . Gannieo's girls , as we have seen , were or the
a Passion Flower .
J. M.S.
dominated by the influence of his mighty genius and personality .
Church , and the great German nation at large still seems as if
present an unbroken front to the hereditary enemies of the
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thus : " Sometimes , when he came to the convent and settled
season or other that does not appear , they gave up the idea of
formed with the sedateness and precision of one long accus-
uncle were in partnership in a pretty large way of business ,
as brief as they were rare , and left no sediment of rancour
It may seem ridiculous to say so : but so it was . " Often he
which gave employment to about fifty workmen . ' There was
a task much beyond his years was shown to be fully justified .
personality of Galileo . His professor , for instance , speaks
be in perfect order , and the strange choice made of Galileo for
a further light upon his uncommon character . His father and
another priest observes that there was nothing childish about
synonym for unmanliness . For the rest , these edullitions were
omed to business dealings . The workmen were amazed at the
ment which one feels in the presence of some great personage .
when they tried through fun or a less worthy motive , to cheat
with such admiration of his mildness and gentleness of charac-
issist them in the management of the concern ; but , for some
ter , his affinity of manner and serenity of countenance , that
paying the workmen their weekly wages . This duty he per-
or puzzle their little paymaster , they found their wit unequal
behind . Companions of Galileo , even some who took part in
ormer friendship . " And others of his companions speak
down for a conversation with me , I felt that kind of embarrass -
very human natural personages , and that piety is not a
speed with which peace was made . " I can give it on my own
him in word or act , though he retained all the fresh and charm-
question of finding some competent and trustworthy person to
these youthful hostilities against him , have since testified to the
exactness with which they received their due and no more ; and
After about two years spent at the public elementary schools
a mild shock to some of the good citizens of Capranica . " But
All this was very unedifying , and may possibly have given
experience , " says one of them , " that even after having offered
aim , or an occasional little enemy was more persevering than
employing a stranger , and charged Galileo with the office of
he weighty testimony borne independently to the remarkable
of Capranica , where he seems to have reaped all the advantages
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that I had more to learn from him than to teach him . " And
to the occasion . The accounts , when examined , were seen to
upon which he remarked in language that lacked nothing for
no small efforts to each other , we very soon returned to our
outbreaks of the kind just described must have been rare
Such an incident would seem hardly credible , were it not for
his fellows , he seems to have had small scruple in trying the
it will serve to show that saints , at least in the making , are
effect of blows .
han nine years of age , a curious thing be fell him , which throws
indeed .
ing ingeniousness and simplicity of childhood .
And if , in some cases , words missed their
ished to talk with me on some religious subject , but I confess
About this time when Galileo could not have been much more
expressiveness .
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upon which he
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from the pursuit of higher things : and he might be said dur-
ing these years to have advanced , in his measure , like his
enlightened science , and the youths who filled it were not re-
held at certain centres , one of which was the Royal College at
tion , in which religion was banned in the interests of
dation . A few of the brighter spirits foregathered and con-
and ignorance , behave himself home , and put away all thought
him with the members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of
tremulous but confident , he presented himself for examination ,
rivalry with them , and by gibe and taunt they tried to make
him feel even smaller than he was . When they asked him
authority . In this he was gravely counselled not to present
government examinations for pupils of secondary schools were
much impressed , they adopted a more subtle method of intimi-
pleasant at best , and were made by them as unpleasant as pos-
and perhaps no one was more surprised than himself when the
as well as its instructive side . The college was a State institution -
in this case was not made easier by the circumstances in which
days which Galileo spent in their company could not have been
himself at the examination , as he could not but cut a very poor
had sent him there . and he replied quite simply . " Padre
his recollection and devotion while there . Every Sunday found
noted in Capranica for his frequent visits to the church , and
an assumed name , but purporting to come from one in high
promised that he would have a better chance of giving a
ing finished his elementary education , he pursued his secon-
creditable account of himself .
But he did not allow the pursuit of knowledge to distract him
to undergo one of those or deals so dreaded by youth . The ordeal
ciently prepared . Therefore , he should have pity on his youth
he ' completed the course generally spread over two . ' The
Pacifico , " their amusement knew no bounds . To be taught by
a " padre " ! a friar ! They blessed their stars they had been
accuracy and prompting of his replies drew from the
he was placed , and the story of what occurred has its amusing
duly devoted to study , he was to return to Viterbo , and was
the private school kept by good Father Pacificus . ' Here , har-
and so small of stature should place himself in intellectual
letter ; but he did not allow it to change his course . Next day ,
sible . These youths seemed to take it ill that one so young
Divine Master " in wisdom and age and grace . " He was
figure . It was not possible that , at his age , he could be suffi-
of such an important matter for at least a year : after a year
which his parents desired for him . Galileo was again sent to
a Passion Flower .
Galileo must have felt very uncomfortable when he read this
examiners the highest praise of his diligence and ability .
day studies with such success that , in a single scholastic year ,
cocted a letter to Galileo , written in the grand style , and under
saved that fate ! But , as their victim did not appear to be
bo , where Galileo presented himself in his eleventh year
irakable for faith , nor above suspicion as to morals . The few
actly after his arrival where he had been schooled , and who
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When passion stove to gain control
Shows bought but sympathy and love ,
By all the struggles which thy will
The pitfalls dug about his life :
At guilt , when He who reigns above ,
Though might't have fallen lower still !
Then waged with evil's rebel might ,
Oh ! spare the wretched who , battling ill ,
His fate thy pity deep would move
Its faltering way to God once more !
The lurking foes that ambushed lay ,
And pure and sinless is alone .
Give freely of thy mercy's store ,
And thou will aid that soul to grope
And ruin God's image there imprest :
And sure temptation tried thy soul ,
Alas ! was worsted in the fight .
Which raged unceasing round his way ,
Did they own soul such warfare prove
Breathe cheering words of peace and hope ,
Forgive , nor dare to cast the stone
enemy .
They bitter heart with mercy fill-
couldst thou but know the storms of strife
When tumult surged within my breast ,
Patrick Geraght
Patrick Ger
Patrick
geraght
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and I found none . ( I. Vespers of Feast of the Sacred Heart . '
respected reproach and misery . And I looked for one who won
My Heart hath expected reproach and misery . And I looked to
together with me , but there was none : and for one who was
with me , but there was none : and for one who would comfort
th me , but there was none : and for one who would comfort in
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rewards and honours bestowed on the accusers , they could hope
They aimed at making the wealthy their prey , and were ready
tlement , amongst the number - were also involved in the accusa-
Rome , entrusted by his father with some matters of business .
of being Christians , but even against those who were thought
which some false friends , aided by certain of the very slaves
tion . All remained faithful , and bravely bore off the
give information against a Christian was not only a meritorious
act , but also a sure source of gain ; because , in addition to the
confiscated on their condemnation . ' In many cases , groups of
wife , Priscilla , that the virtueous pair had embraced the teach-
to favour in any way the new ideas . Naturally , too , " the state
emperor's edict , but , in reality , their only motive was the hope
evil-disposed persons carried on this nefarious trade in common .
Roman , awaited without dismay the result of the investigations
Quintus Marcus , a genuine type of a brave and honourable
the test . At the time in question , Clement was far away from
and it was only a short time before the death of his beloved
to save themselves from the trouble and annoyance of visits
with the followers of the Nazarene , and hundreds had shed
of the finished wild beasts , and the insults and derision of the
to lay accusations not merely against those whom they suspected
for a goodly share of the property of the martyrs which was
their blood in the arenas of the amphitheatres amidst the bowls
Every day the informers were weaving their nets , making the
Thus it happened that many who belonged to noble families ,
and inquiries which the Prefect could " institute , even in conse-
men professed to be animated with zeal for the execution of the
martyr's palm , except Lucius , whose constancy was not put to
His son . Lucius , and some freedmen who had chosen to
off the professional spies .
rabble , ever eager to witness such cruel spectacles .
luence of false information and accusations , ended by buying
gainst the Christians . The prisons had been repeatedly filled
of things offered ample opportunities for blackmail and
embrace the new faith of their master-Jason , the father of
ing of Christ .
a scion of an ancient and noble family . He was a widower .
Sons of Martyrs .
of the emperor , had promulgated the edict of persecution !
n this persecution was the father of Lucius , Quintus Marcus ,
Among the first Christians who won the crown of martyrdom
neshes " so close and intricate that few could hope to escape . To
By Rosa Vanozzi .
OME time had already elapsed since the Prefect. by order
of gain .
revenge .
whom he had set free , were prosecuting against him . ' These
ii .
against the Christians .
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arrested by order of the Prefect , his son , Lucius , who had left
the latter succeeded in escaping . acted on the advice of some
off , having received a timely warning of the danger that
threatened him , was able to make his escape . " He disguised
ook up his abode in a small house built on a piece of land ,
at Tarouinda , not far from Rome , he determined to join him
goods , and wishing to make due provision for his son in case
of danger . ' Though so young , he stood bravely by his
brethren in their hour of peril . With particular seal he
young man , because , owing to his absence , no proof of his
Christians who , for any reason , ran a more than ordinary risk
where he endeavoured as far as possible to avoid detection . He
hood , and he had won the good-will of his humble neighbours .
On the day when Marcus and his fellow martyrs were
He , therefore , had good hopes of escaping at the first signal
and firmness of will beyond his years , and by his efforts many
of the followers of Christ had escaped a terrible death at the
watched over the good bishop and some priests , whom the com-
be easily removed , was then transferred by the agency of
of action . The situation of his place of refuge was favourable
enabled , by the fidelity of his friend , to find a refuge on Mount
was affame with gorgeous hues of a brilliant sunset , he heard
his care , and to that of other youths brave and daring like him-
hands of their enemies . Indeed it seemed as if God had raised
munity of the faithful to which he belonged had confided to
be in safety , and , at the same time , to have a certain freedom
Clement . The father of Lucius , when the storm of persecution
distant provinces of the Empire . This was fortunate for the
turned from his journey , and was about to spend a few days
the previous evening for one of the family estates some distance
money . This money , together with such valuable as could
to concealment , especially as the approaches to it would escape
first broke out , desirous of averting the confiscation of his
activity , enabled him to shelter in different hiding places those
Christian friends , and converted his houses and lands into
his return he had been already forgotten by the informers .
being a Christian could be established against him ; and before
Clement , to the hiding place on Mount Albanis .
He knew all the field-paths and by ways in the neighbour-
there . ' Soon after , as we have already seen , Lucius was
Clement himself returned to the neighbourhood of Rome ,
One evening when the sun was sinking , and the western sky
The money which he had at his disposal , and his unwearied
This , however , was not the only service which he owed to
which the family , whose administrator Jason was , had in the
him up for the defence of His afflicted flock .
among whom were some Christians , by his acts of kindness .
Albanus .
SONS OF WINS I SW.
himself as a herdsman , and , ascertaining that Clement had re-
which belonged to an aged invalid widow . Here he hoped to
the observation of all but an acute observer .
self .
him up for the defence of His afflicted flock .
being taken . He was endowed with a clearness of mind
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old man , come into my house , and tell me your errand . ' While
niraculously , taking with me a little girl whom I had found
vords , he lifted his eyes towards heaven and seemed to keep .
with the fatigue of his journey .
we are conversing , you can rest yourself ; you evidently seem
THE CROSS .
abandoned under a palm-tree in the middle of a forest . She was
lately came to Rome with the hope of seeing your father , be-
you derive from the death of a poor old man like me . My
mother , Chloe , who now rests in peace . " As he uttered these
people was led captive by the Roman army . I escaped almost
a fair and delicate child of much intelligence , and her name was
the had suffered much .
renerable appearance , and mild aspect of the old man all testi-
seated himself on the chair which Clement offered him , " and
was there . Outside stood a venerable old man , the shape
and colour of whose garments reminded him of the peoples of
supported himself with a long , knotty staff , as if worn out
plied : " What do you know of my faith ? " Whoever you are ,
days are nearly numbered , and all I wish for now is to die in
so in a tone of some asperity he inquired : " Who are you ? "
Clement began to have an instinctive dislike to his visitor , and
silerim , and in his small but brilliant eyes one could read that
in a low voice , " and brother in Christ . '
against the Christians . '
There was a singular air of calm in the countenance of the
you inform against me , now that the persecution rages so fiercely
Then I have been deceived , " explained the stranger , as he
what you want . '
He spoke a rather uncouth Latin , and this confirmed Clement
the Christians , and so Clement , watching him narrowly , re-
Lois . Since then I have wondered much in many lands .
fter a short pause he continued : " When a great part of our
den , and , leaving his work , he looked over the wall to see who
you are not a Christian after all . Woe is well I am lost , if
ather , whom I knew in ' Asia . I also knew your painted
" I am Librus , " he replied , " an intimate friend of your
ed in his favour . ' The times , however , were evil times for
se went to open the gate ; and the youth and the old man stood
reason to be suspicious - and he could not remember that he
Arabia . The stranger kept his eyes fixed on the ground and
plied . " I am no informer . ' Set your mind at rest , and tell me
Clement looked at him closely - in those days he had good
face to face .
believe that you speak sincerely , and besides what profit could
to be tired . '
Peace be with you , Clement , son of Jason , " he said , adding
peace .
ith a severe look . " Whatever may be your religion , " he re-
rad ever seen him before . After some moments of hesitation ,
with a severe look .
fied in his favour .
I his belief that he was an Oriental . The quiet gestures ,
His voice trembled as he spoke , and Clement regarded him
56 .
" I thank you from my heart , " answered the stranger . '
a gentle knocking at his gate .
a gentle knocking at his gate . He was occupied in the gar-
Whatever may be your religion , " he re
had ever seen him before .
His voice trembled .
I his belief that he was an Oriental .
He was occupied in the gar-
I as he spoke , and Clement regarded him
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sacredness in the eyes of every member of the family . What
he saw was an amulet , and it correspondent in every particular
brought captive to Rome . Her name , too , was Lois . The
ribbon threaded with gold .
ind showed it to Clement . On a ground of anethyst was
the neck of her daughter Lois . His father had also told him
his father . ' His mother used to wear it , but as she was about
possess some distinctive object which would have a certain
had a little daughter who was lost when he and his wife were
the same metal and of square form . Librus opened the jacket
one side and the sun on the other .
few master , who was a Christian . '
of his sister agreed with what he had often heard from his
one-lost sister , but he thought it prudent to hide his feelings
arranged like the links of a chain . '
to be carried captive to Rome , she took it off and placed it on
youth was seized with a strange longing to inquire about his
As Clement listened , he called to mind some words which
hey had the supreme happiness of embracing the faith of their
're in the dying sun . ' To the chain was attached a jacket of
The old man , aware of the favourable impression he had
created , continued his story : " The child Lois , whom I had be-
he had often heard from his father to the effect that he had
seemed to speak truthfully ; and then the account which he gave
irm with figures representing a star , a serpent , and two circles
cause I wished to speak to him about the child , but alas ! he is
His bearer began to credit the words of the stranger , who
Meanwhile , the stranger had taken out of its wrapper a gold
and let the old man continue his story .
He was wrong , " replied the stranger , " and of this I will
but he feared that she had perished miserably .
impressive appearance .
The young man regarded it attentively . Yes , he thought ,
in the fading light of evening , and in that lonely place , the
old man , in his white garments , with snowy locks and thick
now show you the proof . '
rapped in rich green stuff . The stuff was embroidered with
and his wife , on their arrival in Rome , had been purchased by
a cross and a lotus leaf , and it was bound with a white silk
With trembling hands he opened a leather purse which he
it was a custom in the tribe to which his father belonged to
an give you convincing proofs . She was tattooed on the right
a wealthy nobleman , Quintus Marcus . I also've
SOUND VI POLITIVI-INDO.
father .
dead . '
said Clement ,
depicted the figure of a woman in gold , having a palm-tree on
had kept concealed in his bosom , and drew out a packet
" My father often spoke to me of my sister , " said
friended , was Jason's daughter and your sister , and of this I
The latter went on : " I succeeded in discovering that Jason
ain , set with precious stones , which gleamed like sparks of
white beard , assumed in the eyes of the youth a venerable and
th the amount of his family , as he had heard it described by
The latter went on : " I succeeded in his
discovering that Jason
I also learned that
The stuff was embroidered with
had been purchased by
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only God , infinite , holy , Whom now I love with my whole
soon for the bosom of my Heavenly Father . " For this reason ,
istened eagerly to what I heard . I learned that there was one
happiness of seeing you in heaven . ' Listen then to the bearer
and He has given me Librus , who is also a Christian , for my
protector and second father . I do not remember you , beloved
ertain that , if necessary , he will cross the sea to bring you
lighten you with His heavenly light , that so I may have the
to send me an incurable disease , and I hope to leave this world
have learned to love you . Young as I am , it has pleased God
means to a knowledge of Himself . To confirm the truth of my
hese last words of mine . Alone and forsaken as I
come with emotion , and his countenance assumed a deadly
ne . In any solitude I heard of the new religion , and I
vords , receive as a proof of my identity this amulet , which I
parents , but I have heard your dear names from Librus , and I
Crucified , if indeed God has not already brought you by other
When you read this . I perhaps shall be reposing in peace .
obtaining tidings of you , she was already dead . But the sun is
heart . He has brought me from heathen darkness into light ,
sought to detain him , begging him to tell him more about his
ou can then give me further news about my dear sister . '
I pray all the more fervently to the Saviour that He may en-
vas . I should have died of want had Libvus not rescued
of this letter , who will exhort you to embrace the religion of the
I do not understand all this , " he said , still endeavouring to
THE CROSS .
will return for your answer to the letter , and , meanwhile , be
have been wearing from childhood . Farewell , my dearest
of the figures . the same as those described by the stranger ,
jallor . The stranger rose to take his leave , but the youth
Lois to her dear father Jason and her beloved mother Chloe .
When Clement had finished reading this letter , he was over-
parents . Yours in the Lord , Lois . "
which he had tattooed on the girl's right arm .
setting and I must go ; my brethren will expect me at prayer .
least tell me where you lodge . I will seek for you there , and
loved foster-child . '
choose my father's friend and mine for my messenger , being
tranquil ; Lois is at rest . '
vill come here instead , and tell you all I know about my be-
Speak to me about her , " he said ; " is she alive or
reserve an air of indifference , " and so I must ask you for an
explanation .
ny , brethren would not like to see a pagan in their midst .
If you cannot remain longer , " said the young man . " at
" Excuse me , " answered Libyus , " for speaking frankly , I
( cannot tell . " answered his visitor . " When I succeeded in
follows : -
HERE it is , " said the pilgrim , handing him a piece of parch-
ment .
a brother ? '
Clement opened it with trembling hand , and read as
Has she suffered much ? Did she know that she had
dead ?
sister .
58 .
dead ?
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Annals of the Passionists .
to heaven with the incense of the flowers .
his departure .
has heard your prayers .
( To be continued .
The old man saluted him courteously , and took
The sun had already set as he returned to the garden . Night
made the Sign of the Cross , he recited , with uplifted hands , the
heard save the rustling of the leaves of the trees in the light
grow indistinct in the gathering gloom . No sound could be
evening prayer . And this innocent and fervent prayer ascended
advanced towards a group of evergreen Oaks , where , having
letter . He then carefully put away these dear objects in a
he kissed the amulet affectionately , and once more read the
around the corner of the hedge . When he found himself alone
be which had sprung up . With eyes raised to heaven he
unavailing .
re youth followed him with his eyes till he disappeared
clement .
coming on , and the shapes of things about him began to
lace of safety , saying as he did so : " Poor Lois ! God indeed
to heaven with the incense of the flowers .
ill pressed him to remain , but all his efforts were
lants , established themselves at Aston Hall .
tery ) of the Passionists in these Kingdoms .
Dominic and Amadeus , with two lay postu-
which was to be the first Retreat ( or monas-
verified .
and Ireland .
Retreat at
On the 17th of February , 1842 , Fathers
Passionists in Great Britain .
Leaves from the Annals of the
Aston Hall .
occasion from the fact that it was the feast of the Lance and
Needless to say , there was no " solemn opening " : but Father
munity established there : a prediction which was perfectly
the first Mass in the chapel attached to the house , and , taking
Foundation of
Our Lord , predicted that many trials awaited the com-
, on the morning following their arrival , celebrated
ii .
This is , perhaps , the place to say a word
Crucified in a strange and alien land . Father
and his .
Dominic was , above all else , a man of God :
men chosen to set up the standard of the
companion .
his head ... ... and was clad with zeal as
n who had
her Dominic .
Indeed , his zeal in the cause of his Master was a
of the character and attainments of the two
ut on justice as a breastplate and a helmet
Ivation on
a cloak . '
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nanners , training and notions were the very reverse of what
had a sort of intuitive perception of the needs of his adopted
to Italy with a companion who became a Capuchin . Whatever
Dominic should be the first to sound the alarm , suppressed his
left his country when quite a boy and found his way somehow
loquent , but his sermons made converts : and though not very
acquired during his four months' enforced idleness at Oscott
of the treasure laid up in his soul . He is described as of mean
philosophical errors that , like the snake in the grass , crept under-
and he entered upon the work before him with
and broad mind : he had a gift for understanding others : he
unorthodoxy , and superiors , thinking it unwise that Father
nouncing the little English he had learned . His habits ,
something in him which reached their hearts . He was not very
neath the fair seeming writings of Lamennais . But the great
appearance , ill-favoured , darker in hue than most Italians , with
his venerated superior till the latter's death in 1849 , when he
rise to midnight Matins , and went through all the religious
layers of Italianisms . The chief reason of his being sent with
it was at his suggestion that Father Dominic later on in Lent
country , and seeing , for instance , that some customs of our
men , the outward ambulance of Father Dominic gave little hint
ways , he omitted or modified them as the case required
for the first time in his discourses the broken English he had
Congregation , well enough in Italy . conflicted with English
Irish than English-was now forgotten " or buried away under
man was , at that time , still immune from serious suspicion of
good qualities and bore " the heat and burden of the day " with
The horizon certainly looked dark enough for these two
all with whom he came in contact . He was a man of large heart
would gain the appreciation of Englishmen . " Yet there was
under his direction began from the first to
in charge of Aston joined the community at these exercises , and
of English he had known - and possibly he had " known more
was profound : he was the first to recognise and refute the
I thin , squealing voice " and a most barbarous manner of pro-
manuscript . As not infrequently happens in the case of such
mitted . He gave the spiritual exercises to the religious-using
College . The priest already referred to as having been hitherto
resentable , he seemed to exercise an irresistible attraction upon
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characteristic andour . The little community
and a smaller-mould . A native of the South of Ireland , he
In that office , however , he was of little use . But he had many
on that bleak February morning , 1842-feast of the Lance and
Fathers as they began life in St. Michael's Retreat , Aston Hall ,
went back to Italy .
observances of the day as perfectly as their circumstances per-
fiery passion which consumed all obstacles . His learning , also ,
Father Dominic to England was that he might act as interpreter .
His companion , Father Amadeus , was cast in a different
Father Dominic , however , was not haunted .
beginning .
work .
nails .
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And tools who came to scoff remained to pray .
himself , and , let it be added , to the no little amusement of his
Inn , " and fitted up as a chapel . Here Mass was celebrated
for the first time on the first Sunday of Advent , 1842 , and a
chised the children in the afternoon , and in the evenings
nough , on Good Friday , when he received a young man into
Annals of the Passionists .
the bosom of the Church . And the example set by this , his
the retreat proceeded they felt moved to something very
he wrestled with the unfamiliar medium of expression . But as
different from laughter . They thought no more of that strange
fourteen others . There were also three very efficient members
who afterwards gained great repute and did splendid work in
figure speaking to them , but they thought a great deal of the
of the Protestants , the idea was more easily conceived than
message which he spoke . In spite of all his drawbacks ,
ments , a room was rented in a public house called " The Crown
realised . At length , after many difficulties and disappointment -
he missionary field both here and in America ; Fathers Austin
and other days of obligation . But what with
irst convert , was followed within the next few months by
appearance . His smooth pronunciation , his queer blunders as
feet in public at first caused stolid amazement . then suggested
Truth from his lips prevailed with double swa :
Hall chapel . This was done at no little inconvenience to
preached a public retreat to the Catholics attending the Aston
in the town of Stone , about three miles from
these pioneers suffered . The ignorance and
give them the benefit of Mass on the Sundays
here was a considerable Catholic population
Aston Hall , Father Dominic determined to
Dominic . He preached here on the Sunday mornings , cate-
new and fruitful field was laid open to the zeal of Father
the indifference of the Catholics themselves and the prejudices
Their ignorance of the English language
hem and fired after them with zest by the gaming of the locality ,
While giving the retreat to the people he also prepared some
fifteen of their little ones for First Communion .
Ederar and Joseph Bunn , not yet ordained but soon to be , and
Dominic gathered the first fruit of his apostolate , significantly
But if there were trials there were also consultations . Father
During the course of this year , hearing that
the Crown Inn ,
hearers . They hardly refrained from laughing at his strange
was not the only inconvenience from which
to become excellent missionaries .
others . The appearance of the religious habit and the sandalled
The Chapel in
Stone , and its
and sometimes , it is said , a well-directed missile made its way
to their inoffensive bodies .
bigotry of their neighbours " added many
idded to the community this year : Father Gaudentius Rossi ,
Development .
re hated idea of " monks . " The Fathers soon became the butt
convert .
The First
the hated idea of " monks . '
Ingenious nicknames were found for
The Fathers soon became the butt
of insult and mockery . Ingenious nicknames were found for
of insult and mockery . Ing
others Theany bigotry of their neighbours " added many
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opposition chapel was opened in close proximity to the Crown
taking for a stranger in a strange land , who found a difficulty
mated to cost 6471 . The foundation stone was laid July 19th ,
blessed and opened on the 22nd of April , 1844 , and a week
Inn , and the war was even carried into the enemy's camp by the
chapel at Aston Hall on Sunday evenings at half-past five , and
flourishing missions in the diocese of Birmingham with its
the rest-on March 13th. 1844 . The second fact which attested
chapel : the lowest passions of the mob were appealed to with
specifications were made out by Pugin , and the work was esti-
organised : people were intimidated from attending the Catholic
asked to be reconciled to the Church . The little chapel was
afterwards school was started in the building with twenty-four
as yet in procuring the accessories of life for himself and his
on being presented by Mr James Beech with a plot of land
for a site , borrowed the building money at interest . Plans and
results sometimes very distressing to the poor missionary : an
The women held a similar assembly in the new building at
for the men and women of the district . The men met in the old
bigotry : " No. Popery " lectures of the usual character were
his success was , perhaps , not less embarrassing to poor Father
of the Propagation of the Faith and other Catholic periodicals .
meet these he opened something in the form of a religious club
spacious and handsome church , its presbytery , schools , convent ,
pomp and circumstance - a procession with bands , banners , and
Sundays and feasts of obligation , but on Fridays and days
brand new Protestant church , which was inaugurated with great
by two facts . First , there was a dire outbreak of Protestant
immense good .
Stone : and both meetings , it is said , were productive of
for the building of a school-chapel at Stone - no small under-
companions . He attacked the work , however , with spirit ; and
of devotion .
lapsed Catholics presented themselves to Father Dominic and
soling total . Father Dominic said Mass there not only on
of mustard seed which has grown up into one of the most
Thus was sown by this poor , penniless Italian priest the grain
numbers of Protestants . The success of his efforts was attested
THE CROSS .
delivered a course of controversial lectures which attracted large
and hospital , and work enough for three priests .
As soon as the trouble of building the school-chapel was over
re began to think of the further needs of the people , and to
erection , within a stone's throw of our Retreat at Aston , of a
1843 , and on that day at the conclusion of the ceremony several
( To be continued ) .
entertained themselves for a couple of hours with the Annals
Dominic . He was commissioned by Dr. Wiseman to find funds
children - a number which gradually increased to a more con
62 .
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unexpected , and so , intensified ) was mine some months back ,
to your ears . One more turn of the grey road and you are
in your face , and that mystery-speaking rhythm comes faintly
when , turning over the pages of the current magazines , I came
Upon His Cross of Love .
And lives - the King of Kings .
The Glory in the Cloud !
senses with the blue beauty of its great life . Such delight
sight of the sea ? Perhaps you have been winding up
and in most the ringing note is self-sacrifice , which he speaks of
Half seen amid the crowd ,
We cannot see the Light of Light "
elsewhere as the central faith of Creation , and the central
With Angels , face to face :
And while ye scoff , on every side
the first , and found that his work had , indeed , been like the
On some new Calvary !
a stranger ( as , indeed , so many seem to be ) . I loved him from
From sea to moaning sea ,
Grey suffering lips that never speak ,
to reach the end of your tramp . All at once you feel the Prime
' Lama Sabachani ! '
Only the tale the Martyrs tell
Darkly as in a glass our sight
He died and the went down to hell ,
Galilsee , " there are three fine verses :
Around the dark earth rings ,
Souls that are hourly crucified .
sea-behind the hill .
Av. while we scoff from shore to shore ,
0 , tortured faces , white and meek
Great hints of Him go by-
This is the King of all the world
S it not delicious , when you least expect it , to come within
Some of his poems are imbued with deep religious feeling-
The writing flames above-
He has the Mystic's love of God , and his deep conviction of
Still grapes through Time and Space :
Eloi , Eloi , " goes up once more .
Alfred gloves .
The heavens are like a scroll unfurled ,
idget worth of this earth's life ; " the small adventures in
a dusty high road tired and weary , and with no other wish but
ace to face with the wonder of the sea-bathing your soul and
He has solace , refreshment , fruit and delight for every one .
" the rainbows that shall not endure , ' and we are
passion of Christianity . ' In his supreme beautiful " Vicisti
In his supremely beautiful " Vicisti
across a poem by Alfred Royes - a poet to whom I was almost
the midget v
passion of Christianity .
the world , '
63 .
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The spell of his poems is , indeed , like my sea , in their infinite
with their haunting rhythm , in the virile power of " Drake . '
were the richer for his " Collected Poems , " beautifully brought
beckoning mysticism , in the ripples of the fairy tales of nature ,
I see the lights of home .
And the everlasting Love as well ,
out by Blackwood , and containing most of the fruits of his
Years , " " The Enchanted Island , " " The Flower of Old
Take up " The Old'Sceptic , " with his rearming for the old
When you damp new mirrors and turn the old to the wall .
thirty-one now . An Oxford man , and like so many of her
It takes the night of heaven and hell .
And do you not love ?
It takes the world's eternal wars ,
THE CROSS .
The great stars pass away
Voons as a flight of foam !
It takes the moon and all the stars ,
and most of his work has been done since 1902 , and he is but
In prose he has written , in 1908 , a clever biography of Wil-
iam Morris in the " English Men of Letters Series . "
Pilot , how far from home ?
Your laughter has killed more hearts than ever were pierced
Japan . " " Forty Singing Seamen , " " The Magic Casement , "
with swords ,
before Him as a fight of spray ,
ourselves ,
rarity , in the freshness of their lifting spirituality , in their
Mother mine ? '
Bacchus and the Pirates , " New Poems .
debate :
Alfred Noyes is Catholic in life and thought and feeling .
is not this
thyme ? "
I have read the books , the books that we write
Little child . '
the theme of the heart-beat of God's love for us .
great in the exquisite poem , " The Forest of Wild
felt in :
What does it take to make a rose ,
delves .
To the childish infinite love , and the God above fact and
fine verse :
The God that died to make it knows
faith of his youth , " I am weary of disbelieving , " and the
Such passionate hurling back the doubts of his youth is again
date .
ons , one does not hear much about him . ' This Christmas we
ever hearing
Books ?
stolling our love of an abstract truth and our pride of
I will go back to the love of the cotter who sings as he
sons , one does not hear much about him .
In prose he has written , in 1908 , a clever biog-
This Christmas we
64
autiful soul . The fine epic , " Drake . " " The Loorn of
Bacchus and the Pirates , " New Poems .
beautifully brought
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of this world . He hates the sorry view of life-and tells the
And built a house of snow .
questions of the world , and culminate in the stinging pathos ,
who question God's justice to the great genius who in life suf-
Nothingness is a world
Through each a nail being driven
They science well may trust .
Its deepest symbol shine .
The seamless purple robe .
That the arms outspan the skies
Help me to seek . I would not find-
The Holy Mother-maid !
Around our perishing globe .
Whose palms point either way ,
almost remorse , of this last verse - a thrilling rebuke to those
How miss that Sacrifice ,
Must not the child-heart see
Whereto the sums are shade ?
The world's Birth mystery .
healthy optimist , and takes us down all the sunny paths .
Into that last deep shrine ,
Out-sweeten Paradise .
These verses are wonderful answers to the ever-throbbing
And Death re-knits in pride .
Adventuring unafraid .
Lo , the white breast divine-
Even while the angels sing
I shall have clasped the hollow wind ,
That paradox of heaven .
Our wisdom would divide
For when I find I know
The raiment of the King ,
fered such lonely neglect and want .
We part the seamless robe
Into that mystery
I think that truly magnificent and worthy to be an inscription
And our earth-dust this day
Let not think hand be thrust :
That cross of Tea and Nay ,
Alfred Noyes .
Our spear is in his side ,
One feels his revered hatred for the Modernist poison of
in the noble tribute " On the Death of Francis
on a Papal seal - the seal of Sacrifice .
seems a sequel
to this , for the poet shuns the too great nearness .
He , too , is a
these days - and the peace of the return to Truth , in " Where
warn us how much we must trust and believe , and ,
Thompson "
as he says .
He seems to
Christ holds out His Arms . " " The Symbolist "
on a Papal seal - the seal of Sacrifice . He , too , is a
The Symbolist '
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Through jungles of the golden grass .
prelude , in which the poet triumphs over Dante , who , it seems ,
linnet sang " The world's a dream ' : but every dream is true '
In summer noon-day sleep
To lady-birds that creep
the " lean little hollow-eyed boy , ragged " and battered , but
And pointing heavenward are she goes .
refrain-and that fairy tale of exquisite , subtle pathos . " The
THE CROSS .
Between the tiny twisted stems
I wonder if you've ever dream'd
like a slip of the spring " " Herald of tragedy , comedy and
and find fresh little Spring songs " there , where the square
treated-even in " Drake . " the epic of strength , we have de-
Nature is very dear to him , and she is most deliciously
hat knows how great is love , but an , how rare ! '
The fine ballad of the " Highwayman , " with its haunting
Gives him the rose from out her hair .
paper Boy , " with its weird picture of the city of sin and fun-
daintily told-and yet it is a tragedy in miniature - " the
many of his poems . These lovely songs are introduced by a
should like to quote both these poems , and the clever " News
mysteries of sea and sky .
What do I fear ?
In their white and burning bliss-
Clenched little hands like crumbled roses .
Of fairy forests deep ,
trees are shading the satin-skinned kine .
White little limbs , will you drop and languish ?
He loves old Tanan and her " sea-blue powers " and " purple
Little hands , will you ever be clenched in anguish ?
Of what the wild theme and heather seemed
O'er the cradle where He lies .
Like little crimson simmering gems
Dimpled and dear ,
And what it looks like as they pass
herry trees " - the romances of the Sherwood days -the
Some small kiss .
The pathos threads all her gentle words - the dread coming
or they seem to be an echo of the deep religious feeling of so
Pessimist that life is not like a cruel mistress .
despair . "
I must conclude with " The Slumber-Songs of the Madonna . "
Mortals meet with every day .
Dwarf's Tragedv . " half fairv. half allegory , the story so
Feel like flowers that the dawn uncloses ,
which she sees and knows -
His fairv music is lovely ; and is this not Robert Louis
lightful touches of " Shakespeare , dreaming in " May-England . '
... . Just the song she still would sing
but " a queen .
long all " his dreams " missed - as angels may
Stevenson " once more ?
of the day ,
once more ?
stevenson .
Stevenson " once
His fairy music is
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The late father Gregory .
And your feet can lie in my hand so small ,
Or the nails upon Joseph's floor ;
Or be pierced by the thorns beside the door ,
And you cannot walk , so you never shall fall .
And your tiny hands in my heart can twine ,
You are mine , all mine !
But now you are mine , all mine ,
Edith Pearson .
and wise , " is rushed by the present joy-
And she tried to still her heart-beats with-
Then again the recurring terror , " You are all too dreadful
' Ah , see what a wonderful smile , once more ! '
Through sun and rain , through shadow and shine
ed , and before
last , as though
ness suddenly .
being celebrat-
breathed his
revered and
the festival was
drew near its
and wasting ill-
its close Father .
from them , by
a holy death , to
conclusion , as
ward , of the
Gregory had
ed by a great
much-loved . Fr.
Gregory Cal-
Iaghan . Along
religious of our
rithfully followed Him in the love and service of the Crucified
sorrow for the
Founder was
passing away .
this year cloud-
ie happy release from the sorrows of earth of one who had most
The Late Father Gregory
his eternal re-
of our holy .
Province , the
our holy Founder had claimed , as part of his joy in the day ,
THE Festival .
Callaghan , Ex-Provincial .
Callaghan ,
Ex-Provincial .
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accent the heavy charge of St. Paul's Retreat , Dublin , at a time
listinguished by a marked spirit of piety , which developed
and observance , which was a strong characteristic of his whole
afterwards at St. Anne's , Sutton , where he had charge of the
the office of Master of Novices . But his increasing debility
Rector of St. Saviour's . Broadway , then of St. Joseph's , High-
wide respect and confidence , and he fulfilled the offices , first of
leading by the power of saintly example . ' In 1899 , being First
migrated to Dublin , where he received his early education at a
forced the Superiors to accent his resignation , and , in the hope
eceived the habit at St. Saviour's , Broadway , on April 16th ,
analysis - an attack from which he never completely recovered
district attached to that retreat . While he entered zealously
time , for , at the request of the higher superiors , he resigned to
His nine years ' rule of the Province was eminently characteristic
elected Provincial , an office to which he was twice re-elected .
into a religious vocation , and drew him to our Congregation . " He
studies at St. Paul's Retreat , Dublin , and in due time
struggling Retreats , he laboured zealously on missions and
of his office , in the Rule and observance most vigilant , and
Returning home , his native air seemed to promise recovery , and
hand , he accepted , for a time , the charge of St. Joseph's . High-
tion of all , while he also attempted to labour in the cause of
atrick Callaghan , was born at Strokestown , Co. Roscommon ,
Professed in the following year , he made his ecclesiastical
into these labouts of the ministry , high above his unselfishness
Novices . But this he held for only about half the appointed
as the least amongst them . " wise and strenuous in the duties
n the 21st March , 1843 , but soon after his birth the family
earnest prayers of the Capitular Fathers , undertook once more
and zeal for the salvation of souls alone that love for the Rule
riesthood were passed in our houses of Paris and London ;
hese countries . In his readiness to do whatever good lay to
of many difficulties . At the next Chapter , in 1890 , he was
ial . While there , besides his care of the three young and
862 , and made his novitiate under the late Rev. Father Salvian .
a mission in the diocese of Goulburn that he was stricken with
Street , by Bishop Whelan , or Bombay . The first years of his
life . This union of happy qualities soon gained for him a
was ordained priest in the Carmelite Church . Whitefriar
was sent to St. Paul's Retreat , Dublin . There , in weakness each
urate in St. Paul's parish in that city . In those years he was
Consultor , he went to Australia as representative of the Provin-
day growing , his love for observance still shone , to the edifica-
THE CROSS .
lassical school conducted by the late Bishop Grimley , then a
Father Gregory of St. Joseph , whose secular name was John
gate , and , in the Chapter of 1905 , he was elected , and , at the
retreats-indeed , beyond his strength , for it was while giving
ince more he devoted himself to the labours of the ministry in
of the man . Kind and considerate to the religious , he was .
gate , and in the Chapter of 1887 he was elected Master of
is native air might yet effect some good to his health . He
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ledge that he will still remember and pray for us .
provincial jottings .
Founder .
To Father Gregory was given a long life in the Congregation ,
and generous labours won the respect and love of his brethren .
spondence with grace , which led him from boyhood along the
fident hope that his reward is exceeding great , and the know
he loved so well , and served so faithfully , his little was a less .
he noble fulfilled . To all the religious of this Province . that
# prayers for his soul must still follow him , we have the co
vent religious , the zealous missioner , the vigilant superior .
tion to the Divine Will , and fitly ending in a peaceful death ,
amid the prayers of his brethren , on the festival of our Holy
any very great natural gifts , but first , of course , to his corre-
When he was in the novitiate , he said to a brother novice that
long as this was possible to him . But the malady which had
come upon him in Australia gradually advanced , ending in a
and through all of it his earnest pity , fidelity to observance ,
long illness , borne with gentlest patience and complete resigna-
a help , and now that God has called him from us , who
Jesus Crucified by attending the professional in the church as
came to give his life to the Congregation " ; that purpose
of innocence and prayer to the mature holiness of the fer-
If his years were fruitful of much good , it was not owing to
69 .
are confident that our appeal will
Sir James Fleming : on the second
special thanks are due , they would
too much praise cannot be given to
or church purposes , and hence we
be present , so that we have everv
be the members attached to the
It will be opened on the first day by
our friends have kindly offered their
the project was set on foot . and if
we were to single out any to whom
our parishioners and others who
special call for financial assistance
our schools , will take place on the
services , or intimate their wish to
lay recently incurred on behalf of
various' Stalls . These have been
third by Dr. McLaughlin . Many of
upon our people , either for school .
8th. 9th. and 10th of this month .
confidence in its success . Indeed
have laboured so zealously since
by ex-Bailies O'Hare , and on the
it an unqualified success .
For some years we have made no
unremitting in their labours to make
of Work , to liquidate the heavy out-
not be barren . When one knows
St. Munao's . Glasgow . - The Sale
provincial
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St. Anne's Sutton . Lancs . We
remained open : both the clergy and
with its church and grounds , was
given a particularly hearty recep-
whom such arduous work devolved ,
Geo. Scott : the hon. treasurers ,
laity of the surrounding country
our last issue : Mrs. Dawson , who
The names of those who opened
general committee was Mr. C. H.
officiated in this capacity on the
committee was Mr. J. Ransom ,
Jolliffe : the vice-chairman . Mr.
hon. sec. . while Mr. F. Rollwagen
A word of praise is due to the offi-
it a success . The chairman of the
the Wigan and St. Helen's teams , .
ter of the late Mr. John Smith , the
Bazaar in behalf of the new monas-
the roth of May and four following
purpose in the town in which the
Sepinton , J. Stott. F. Clarke , and H.
Collins was the hon. secretary . The
patronising it and contributing to
were Messrs . Jos. Davies and W. F.
the Bazaar each day were given in
one of the four days on which it
ladies' committee , and Miss A.
tion . There was a great gathering
tery at Sutton , which was held on
donor of the original monastery
London , with the stipulation that it
chairman of the entertainments
cials who worked so hard to make
also provided the medals distributed "
at the scene of the Bazaar on every
Doyle . The Hon. Mrs. Stapleton-
Webster , while the hon. secs. on
was president . Mr. A. Summer ,
Bretherton was president of the
Saints " won the cup . This
success of the Diamond Jubilee
days in the Town Hall . St. Helen's .
and perhaps appropriately , the
are glad to be able to chronicle the
Rev. Fr. Bertrand . Councillor J.
Gleave , Messrs . G. Stringfellow . I.
jun . of which Mr. I. Lennon was
was a very successful function ,
these two clubs for some charitable
closing day , and who is the daugh-
Greer and T. Little were hon. secs . .
should be fought for annually by
match is played . The same lady
nection with the Bazaar , between
match to present the cup and
its success with much cordiality .
The football match played in con-
chairman , and Messrs . A. Moss
standing seventeen inches " high-
handsome trophy a silver cup .
to the players , and attended the
mittee by Miss Eda Farmer , of
was presented to the Bazaar com-
of the refreshment committee .
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compares favourable with . if it does
nity . and at the conclusion of the
the boys of St. Aloysius' College , as
any previous year at Higherate .
first in their hundreds : evidence
Joseph's for the propagation of
Sunday during the month , in which
quent style : after the sermon and
and grown-up people who communi-
of people to our Holy Founder's
death was deeply mourned at High-
success in Highgate , reflecting the
the Vicar , Fr. Bruno , during Easter
evric of St. Paul was preached by
Cross was kept with special solem-
Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-
well as the children attending the
Benefit Society has been a great
evening devotions an exceptionally
cated , and by the constant concourse
ment , large crowds approached the
Fr. Chrysostom , in his usual etc-
by the Fathers during the past year
enough of the work done at St.
the Cross was specially marked by
servance of the feast of St. Paul of
of the first Sunday of May was the
altar during the day . The pane-
that the number of converts received
On the 29th April the Provincial .
Blessed Virgin were held every
Fr. Hilary , etc. Dublin . May 7th , to
frequent Communion and the wider
the large numbers of both children .
General Communion of children
altar to be blessed with the relic of
Processions in honour of the
not exceed , that received during
Fr. Malachv. left for Dublin . to
and adults -the children coming
with the usual fervour . A feature
attend the funeral of the late ' Fr.
feast of the Finding of the Holy
large congregation took part in the
spreading of the Faith . And speak-
ing of this it may be well to remark
schools , took part . May 3rd. the
Gregory ( ex-Provincial ) , whose
The Navy devotions were attended
The work of the Catholic Mutual
gate . The Provincial , together with
give a mission in Navan .
good fruit , there being hardly half-
approach the Sacramento .
grave a retreat at Nazareth House ,
greatest credit on its promoters .
St. Joseph's . Richarde . - The oh-
The Sale of Work conducted by
Fr. Robert , during the month ,
veneration of the relic of the Holy
jottings .
a-dozen in the parish who did not
Hammersmith .
the Saint .
cross .
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gations to St. Mary's Church , the
sent went away with new and more
aus and Wilfrid have been with us .
on the second Sunday of the month .
sion . Solemn High Mass was sung
our Lady as a permanent institution ,
cula ) in connection with the cele-
latter very kindly preached for us .
the Cross , attracted large congreg-
Catholic life . ' This year the Proces -
sions again took place , and with
( after the manner of the Portiun-
outdoor Processions in honour of
of gaining a planary indulgence
it is to be hoped , of Broadway
Virgin , and we are sure that our
Drogheda , for a fortnight , and Fr.
altar and sanctuary of which were
ncreased success . " Fathers Stanis-
As befitted the occasion , his sermon
on a visit from Highgate , and the
Boys of St. Aloysius' College , High-
non-Catholic friends who were pre-
Retreat in Warrenpoint parish , Co.
the month . Father Rector and Fr.
rate , and also at St. Joseph's Home ,
engaged in missionary work during
Benedict were in St. Mary's Church ,
Last year saw the inauguration of
tastefully decorated for the occa-
week , which was by way of being
bration of the feast of St. Paul of
annual retreat to the Brothers and
result of his telling discourse .
accurate ideas on this subject , as a
schools , and a most enjoyable even-
Benedict is at present giving a
a sequel to the Bazaar of last
was on devotion to the Blessed
Down . Father Urban gave the
Several of our Fathers have been
triduum , ceremonies and privilege
November , realised , we believe , the
sum of E50 .
ing was spent by the large number
Early in the month a successful
Whist Drive " took place in the
St. Mary's , Carmarthen . - The
Hammersmith .
St. Saviour's . Broadway . Words . -
present .
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public tribunal at Rome , with the result that the verdict of the
But , perhaps , after all , this silence is an unwitting tribute to
Church and her ministers . Unfortunately , numbers of such
which the Catholic priesthood guards the secrets of the Con-
simply to have done his duty , or that a miscreant received the
tage in the face of the enemy . Catholic newspapers and magazines
Bricarelli ) . The case was thoroughly threshed out before the
his crime , real or imaginary , would have come within the lepiti-
it would have been noised abroad to all the ends of the earth .
dark and foul things of human life . If a priest had been found
entirely with the unusual . the sensational , the abnormal-the
more gladly have found for the other side . is perhaps the most
support , for the lack of which it is placed at a distinct disadvan-
point of spreading these calumnious reports concerning the
signal testimony that has ever been rendered to the fidelity with
elves to an irreligious and unscrupulous rival press .
reasons , there is no imaginative case in which it is more easy
often supported by the pennies of so-called Catholics . Literary
verdict : though if it had been a verdict in the opposite sense
nate purview of the sensation-mongers . " That he was found
to make a false charge and more difficult to refute it than in the
of the Modernists themselves ( who testified on behalf of Father
case of matters connected with the tribunal of Penance .
a sum of 833 live ( about ( 33 ) , and condemned to ten months'
and hardly worth notice by a press which would soon die of
and of these countries , very little notice has been taken of the
Catholic household , and the Catholic press should receive that
Bricarelli . Verdesi was found guilty of slander , was fined in
Still the conspiracy of silence has its moral . Catholics should
whom the reports of the case show to have been men who would
Needless to say that , though plenty of notice was taken of
or suspected guilty of an infraction of the seal of Confession .
a large circulation in Great Britain and Ireland , and are too
whole week , during which evidence was given by many dis-
This verdict , with the severe sentence that followed it , from
the calummy , when first uttered , by the secular press of Europe
the tribunal of a country of anti-clericals , and from indices
received only a title of the support given by Catholics them-
tingwished persons , including two Roman Cardinals and some
inanition if it had to live on everyday matters .
THE CROSS .
have as little as possible to do with newspapers which make a
against Verdesi in the civil courts . The trial extended over a
garbage of this sort should be sternly denied entrance into every
imprisonment .
would be in a very different , and much stronger , position , if they
fessional . ' It is all the more signal and valuable as , for obvious
Catholicism . The newspaper press of to-day deals almost
just penalty of his misdeeds , is , after all , an everyday matter
papers , Sunday and weekly prints , and even many dailies , have
dges , given on June 5th , was entirely in favour of Father
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July 29th . It will be presided over by the Superior-General ,
Province , will be held in St. Anne's Retreat , Sutton , Lancs. ,
of a large gathering of the clergy and lady from various parts
faculties for this purpose , has declared them and their new
Father Jeremiah Angelucci , who is coming to England for that
church immediately subject to the jurisdiction of the Apostolic
was dedicated at Carrick , a suburb of Pittsburg , in the presence
statue venerated there is said to have been miraculously con-
of the country . The nuns , who came from Italy-five of them
despatch of other important business in connection with the
Miscellaneous .
Passionist Retreats in Great Britain and Ireland , and for the
Roman Campagna , and , while granting them the necessary
See . The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Graces , and her
a year ago to found their Order in the States , have made
the first convent of the Passionist Nuns in the United States-
course , entirely distinct from the nuns of the Cross and Passion ,
purpose , and who will visit all the houses of the Province before
ably delayed . We hope to have it ready in a few days .
excellent progress , and now number eleven in community .
By a recent rescript the Holy Father has given the Passionists
is the first foundation of the Passionist Nuns in any English-
These nuns , founded by St. Paul of the Cross in 1870 , are , of
at Nettumo ( Italy ) " charge of the peasant communities of the
founded some years ago in England . The convent at Pittsburg
veved to Nettuno from England in the troublous times of the
The Provincial Chapter for the election of Superiors for the
speaking country , but several other American dioceses are
On Sunday . May 30th. the Convent of Our Lady of Sorrows
Reformation .
Vol. I. of THE CROSS , the binding of which has been unavoid-
We have to apologise to readers who have sent in orders for
already anxious to have foundations .
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urnished room , chatting quite comfortably with her . Father
Kennedy , she informed us , was away for a couple of days-so
estant ideas out of my head , but I am afraid she had a very
gested that we should go to a farmhouse hard by and get some
to make sketches of any particularly beautiful spots that we
and Lowery dales " in the vicinity of Daisy's country home .
out she only laughed , and declared I should go with her . I
bout her temples . In her eyes was a look of great peace and
her in front of the house , waiting for her knock to be answered .
hard task .
As we sat at tea , enjoying the rest and refreshment . I noticed
footsore , after a long day's ramble among the " verdant hills
No , " she said , " not to the farm .
it when I should have returned to my home in town .
her mouth were an expression of uncommon benevolence . Daisy
housekeeper , " and I soon found myself sitting in a casy , simply
tood apart at the foot of a hill .
the moment the door was opened I felt reassured , for I saw
snew it was no use arguing the matter ; so , very reluctantly , I
before me the sweetest , kindest-looking lady I had ever set eyes
tea before proceeding further on our homeward tramp . But
a typical old English village , with its sun-dial , its ivy-covered
muslin apron and ' kerchief , and her dark-brown hair lay softly
run or to go to Confession to him ! I told Daisy of my fears ,
might chance to see . My sketch-book was now filled , for
me , and I wanted as many pictures as possible to remind me of
Then she pointed to a house . a little larger than the rest , that
We were now approaching the little village of Netherwood -
church , its quaint cottagees . I was tired and thirsty , and sung
started out , taking with us drawing materials , for we intended
Hisappointed . Poor Daisy ! She did so want to get those Pro-
cousin , Daisy , and I were sauntering along , weary and
agreed to do as she wished , though I trembled as I stood beside
here now to introduce you to Father Kennedy .
on . She was neatly dressed in black satin and wore a white
hings about them . Suppose he should force me to become a
which was yellow with age .
upon the wall facing me a large ivory crucifix , the figure of
where I was spending a short holiday . Early that morning we had
By Viola Wood .
to introduce me to a Catholic priest ! I had heard such awful
everything in this sweet country-side had attracted and charmed
I was a glorious afternoon , about the middle of July . Mr.
introduced her to me as " Miss Stirling , Father Kennedy's
I looked at Daisy in astonishment . Surely she was not goir
The Old Ivory Crucifix .
' That is where mother
You see that house , " she continued .
I am going to take you
quite at ease about him , though my cousin looked very
ind I go every Sunday to hear Mass .
Surely she was not going .
Daisy shook her head and laughed wickedly .
I looked at Daisy in astonishment .
The Old Ivory
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ancestors , God had shown him that the religion he had believed
do , he always found time to give me my daily lessons , and I
showed me an old crucifix - the one you have there - and told
THE OLD INORY CRUCIFIX .
I entered his study at the usual time and found him leaning for-
means of some old books he had found which had belonged to his
we should have to leave our old home where I had lived all
still have each other and so should be quite happy . Then he
reverie , and seemed quite surprised to see me , declaring that he
I were all in all to each other . Although he had a great deal to
had evidently been reading . I called him several times , but he
been an ardent Catholic . It had been kept in the family as an
appeared not to hear me . Then I ran to him and threw my arms
look in his eyes . " Before him lay an old book , from which he
the Catholic Church . He also told me that on account of this
hearing this , but my father consulted me , saving that we should
ny life , and rent a small house elsewhere . I was very sad at
he was vexed with me . ' He awakened with a start from his
heirloom by his Protestant descendants . ' My father told me
mother having died when I was but four years of age , he and
routine . One day - it was my twelfth birthday . I remember-
kind lady's story . ' She rose from her seat , and , taking the
He shook his head and sight as he answered regretfully : ' I
I must learn to love this crucifix and must look at it and think
But . first . let me tell you that I have not always been a
do not think my little girlie is old enough to understand .
me , in words simple enough for me to understand , how , by
that favoured of " Popery , " I was really curious to know the
hearing these words ? Then he took my hands in his and told
Shall I ever forget how tenderly he smiled into my eyes at
it with a nod of my head .
I said I should , for , though at that time I hated anything
Oh , yes ! Miss Stirling , I'm sure she would , " said Daisy ,
the story of my crucifix ? "
strange to me and I guessed that something unusual must have
worried ! ' Won't you tell me what is troubling you ?
xcitedly . " Wouldn't you , Vir ? " she asked , looking implor-
that I am twelve years' old to-day ! '
' That must be very old , Miss Stirling , ' I said , indicating
Daisy , she said : " Do you think your cousin would care to hear
me it had belonged to my great-great-grandfather , who had
ingly at me .
happened .
about his neck , asking why he had not answered me and whether
Yes , " she replied , " it is centuries old . "
Catholic . Mr father was a Protestant clergyman , and , my
ing : " Very well , you shall hear it-
" What is the matter father dear ? ' I asked , ' you look so
to look forward to these as the happiest part of my day's
" Yes , I am , father , " I answered , triumphantly ; ' you know
and had taught others was false , and that his duty was to enter
ard on his desk . his chin resting on his hand and a far-away
Then turning to
excitedly .
'd neither seen nor heard me before . This seemed very
fix down from the wall , handed it to me to examine , say-
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it nearly from,000 , to my father on condition that he should
sy taking in sewing . It was a great change for us after the
rears we lived here together-happy years in spite of our
to earn what he could by giving music lessons , and I helped
Catholics and ridiculed my religion mercilessly . As I became
vas found in her will that she had left all her estate , valued
same condition . ' I shall never forget the day my father received
ship of the girls who lived in the locality . They were all non-
one humble room in a still gloomier neighbourhood . Three
My child , Tudas sold His Master to that death for the sake of a
expressed it . Well , it happened that after we had been living
nstructing me in the Catholic Faith .
faith of his mother should not be good enough for him , ' as she
friends , and at the end of that time we began our new life in a
the letter acquaintance him with these facts . We were then in
house in which we lived on account of being behindhand with
At first I bore it bravely , but after a time it became too much
of turning to God for consolation . I sought it in the companion-
state was to go to me , when I was of age , subject to the
Now it was that the cross began to lie heavy union my shoulders .
old crucifix that hung over the door , and said in a broken voice :
emained to us and this was soon spent . Then my father had
the rent . What a temptation it must have been to my father ! -
n our new home for about a year my grandmother died , and it
of Our Lord whenever I said my prayers . I promised to do so .
away from God . After a time I began to neglect Mass and the
the direct poverty , and had received notice to leave the little
give me my daily lessons and devoted much of his spare time to
omparative luxury of our old home ! My father continued to
THE CROSS .
of life was opening to me .
Sacraments , and soon was a Catholic in nothing but name . I
gether we knelt down and prayed for the repose of my grand-
We had but a month to take leave of our old home and
A few days after this we left our poor little house and took
religion . She considered it a direct insult to herself that ' the
esson that day . It was with a heavy heart I left his study .
eeling that with the beginning of my thirteenth year a new phase
With a repentant heart I declared that I would not , and to-
for me . I was lonely and miserable , but in my troubles , instead
" Mr. poor father's eyes filled with tears . He pointed to the
continued to take in needlework , but made a very poor living
the two .
Then he sent me away , saying he would not give me my
" His mother had never forgiven my father for changing his
" Father , " I pleaded , ' couldn't we pretend to be Protestants
ogy little house in a quiet London street . Very little money
source the Catholic Faith . Should he refused to do this the
ust to get the money , and really be Catholics all the time ?
mother's soul , and that God would provide for us .
very : then Our Lord"called my beloved father to Himself .
from,000 or semi-stariation - he was called to choose between
ore and more familiar with them I drifted farther and farther
w pieces of silver . Would you likewise betray Him ?
esson that day .
eces of silver . Would you likewise betray Him
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THE OLD INORY C RUCIFIX .
without delay , when I felt a heavy blow on my shoulder , and
and was just about to leave the room , intending to post my letter
knees beside the crucifix , and , full of remorse , prayed for for-
giveness . As I knelt thus , my head bent low with shame , I
very night . When I arose from my knees I experienced a happyi-
ness I had not known for many a long day . I raised the crucifix
my father , ' I cried , ' help your weak child . ' Then , thinking of
much surprised to see me , and he walked home with me while I
to Confession and who can tell my joy at hearing once again
lay my father's crucifix . A feeling of a we came over me , and my
scribbled off a hurried note to my grandmother's solicitors , claim-
who had already found me a situation which lifted me out of
ing the money as a Protestant . That done , I sealed the envelope
With spacious arguments like this I endeavoured to quiet
will came to me with special force . Even now it was not too
old him ' all my troubles . When I stopped outside the house
and resentful at my hard lot , the thought of my grandmother's
had so carefully taught me , I resolved to go to Confession that
felt that my father's spirit was beside me . I even thought I
Instantly my hard heart was softened . ' I sank down on my
age and failing health suggested the advisableness of a change
late to claim the money , provided I became a Protestant . " After
me . He looked very grave as he made me good-bye and watched
blanched with fear . Iturned back into the room . There before me
could feel the tender pressure of his hand upon my brow . ' Oh ,
how his heart must give over my neglect of the duties he
abyss towards which I had been running . ' That evening I went
from the strenuous labours of the London mission , he was sent
my conscience . Then , my hand trembling with excitement , I
the door . I felt that to it I owed my escape from the terrible
adaptized my father and me nearly ten years before . He was
God , ' Go in peace !
this house with the one in which he had last seen my father and
father's words rang in my ears : " Will you , too , betray Him ?
letter in an unknown hand . It was from the dear old priest
surely not here !
by it . One day as I sat in my cheerless room , cold , hungry ,
those blessed words that denote the return of the friendship of
where I lodged he started with surprise , saying involuntarily ,
back to Netherwood , where I had first met him . ' Before going
all . ' I said to myself , ' a good Protestant is better than a bad
" Yes , Father , " I replied , trying to smile , ' I have lived here
become a good Protestant and a wealthy woman into the
five or six years now . '
As I knelt in the church afterwards I saw a face that I had
ard something fall with a thud to the ground . With a face
bargain ?
ne ascend the broken steps . ' The next morning I received a
He shook his head sadly , and I felt sure he was comparing
my poverty into comparative comfort . Some years later , when
to my lips and kissed it passionately before re-adjusting it over
most forgotten . It was that of the good priest who had
Catholic , and I am a very bad one .
Why , then , should I not
Catholic , and I am a very bad one . Why , then , should I not
me ascend the broken steps .
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religion to me at all , which surprised me very much . Soon I
whole night spent sleepless in consideration , I told Father
good God was to me ! Of course I wrote back immediately ,
pose , and each time I went I felt more certain of the truth
when , the following week , I again stood on the threshold of the
and there , after a few weeks' instruction , I made my first Com-
which prevailed there greatly impressed me . At last , after a
gratefully accepting his offer , and within a few days I was
in the parable , our religion spread through the family , several
members of which also in time became Catholics . You may
she pressed my hands warmly and begged me to go and see her
nothing was said about Catholicity , the atmosphere of piety
like what I imagined a priest would be . He did not mention
doubts she had had , with the result that I received her promise
nunion . It was on that happy day that God gave me a gift for
clear little country village of my birth and childhood . How
Imagine Daisy's delight on hearing the news . She took all the
had a long talk together , during which she told me of the
for a few moments : then I thanked her for it , and Daisy said we
became a frequent visitor at the priest's house , and , though
jelight on reading his letter cannot be expressed . I was to leave
must be going . As I said good-bye to the kind housekeeper ,
I am very fond , but my greatest treasures are an old drawing-
embarrassment . I found that Father Kennedy was not a bit
Kennedy that I should like to be instructed in his religion . He
appointed me an hour at which to go to him daily for this pur-
cottage with Daisy , waiting for admittance , I felt no fear nor
again soon . I did not hesitate about promising to do so . and
of what he was teaching me . Before leaving my cousin to
though not quite all : I think Miss Stirling's crucifix had a great
return to London I was baptized to the great joy of Daisy ,
to accompany me to church sometimes . It was a matter of only
When Miss Stirling had finished her story there was silence
On arriving home I sought out the nearest Catholic church ,
a few months before she was baptized , and soon , like the leaven
which I had been praying very fervently . My mother and I
te wrote asking me to share his home as his housekeeper . My
credit of it to herself , and certainly a great deal was due to her ,
comfortably settled in my new home . Here I have lived ever
book containing several sketches of the scenery around Nether-
and of Miss Stirling , who stood as my godmother .
deal to do with it .
dear Miss Stirling died .
maid . Like most old maids , I have a cat and a bird , of which
he great lonely city which I had always hated and return to the
This all happened long ago , and I am now a grey-haired old
Viola Wood .
since , and here also I hope to end my days . '
1961 62minton's first time
wood , and a time-worn crucifix that was sent me by Daisy when
80 .
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After its Queen , the nearest , dearest thou :
And when they hair is all it will allow
Yet the aureola around my brow
Who knelt not with thee on the gory sod ,
Is not the virgins' - thing a throne apart .
Of glory to thy head , we do not start .
# From " Passion Flowers . "
Or where the crown our worship could bestow
Thy hand with palm of martyrdom endow
' Mid the white spouses of the Sacred Heart ,
Nor yet , my Saint , does faith-illumined art
O more than virgin in the penitent love !
Edmund Hill , C.P.
Like that long gold which wiped the feet of God ?
And more than martyr in my passionate wee !
To St. Mary Magdalen . "
w should they now sit throned with these above ?
maggalen . "
common . VV.
to Saint Mary Magdalen .
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Leaves from the Annals of the
Aston ( 1843 ) and the Convent of Mercy , Birmingham ( retreat
rior to 1844 were apparently those at Aston ( 1842 ) , Stone and
chief work of the Passionists , however , is that of giving mis-
sions and retreats : upon it more than upon any other means
Dominic was anxious to lose as little time as possible in setting
it will be interesting to give , even at the risk of some inaccura-
to the paucity of their numbers . They were as yet but three
grace , and leading devout souls to a higher sanctity . Father
Aston Hall . Unfortunately the original is not before us , but
Passionists in Great Britain .
ess than ten months he , with his two companions , gave no fewer
than twenty-one retreats . Only those who have experience of
lifficulty of preaching in a strange tongue , it will seem little
perfect acquaintance with the English language , and in part
tive that they had so far had their hands pretty full . The
he made a beginning . A very notable beginning it was , for in
and of thus converting heretics , restoring sinners to the life of
and Ireland .
ut of the confused data available . The only retreats given
tions almost wholly to the people of Aston
his companions had confined their ministra-
by that simple statement - and to them , taking into account the
less than incredible . But the record is in Father Dominic's own
The following is the list of retreats preached during 1844 : -
Retreat to the people . Lane End , Staffs , , March 24-31 ,
hand in the Book of Missions and Retreats formerly kept at
dominic .
Missions and
Wiseman . ) .
and Stone . This was due in part to their im-
Up to the Lent of 1844 . Father Dominic and
Father Dominic .
dominic .
Gaudentius .
missionary work will appreciate the amount of labour convicted
Amadeus .
At the close of this retreat Father Dominic examined the
students for Orders , having been deputed to do so by Dr.
retreats .
Retreat to students , Oscott College , May 24-31 , Father
The First
priests , and it will have been seen from the course of our narra-
people , Aston , March 24-29 , Father
they depend for the opportunity of preaching Christ Crucified .
ies , the list of these first retreats which we have constructed
to the community , 1843 ) , and all were given by Father Dominic
Retreat to the
people , Manchester ( Holy Week ) , Father
Retreat to the
ut this great work of his Institute ; and in the Lent of 1844
people , Swynnerton , May 11-17 , Father
Retreat to the
III .
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of his labours was that Father Dominic's overworked frame
exercises given by Father Dominic and his companions attracted
ance in speech rude as a St. Paul's . " But if they were " rude in
in speech but in power , " it is not surprising to learn that the
great crucifix at their halting places , and calling men to repent-
Catholics were reconciled to the Church . A less happy result
gaye way , and he was stricken down by a severe illness in the
13 , Father Gaudentius .
Annals of the Passionists .
and during those very months we find him engaged at intervals .
3 , Father Gaudentius .
many converts were made from Protestantism and many lapsed .
ber 24-December 1 , Father Gaudentius .
and Him crucified . " And , since " the Kingdom of God is not
and if possible more novel still was the appearance of those
speech , yet not in knowledge " - for they knew " Jesus Christ
early months of 1845 . Still his zeal would not let him rest ,
Father Dominic .
Father Dominic .
great numbers of people from all quarters , with the result that
strangely garden preachers as they moved about , setting up a
Staffs . , June 30-July 8 . Father Dominic .
29-August 3 , Father Dominic .
Missions and retreats were a complete novelty in those days .
in the missionary field in Liverpool and elsewhere .
Father Dominic .
Father Dominic .
Father Dominic .
Father Dominic .
Retreat to the people , Newcastle-under-Lyne , August
Retreat to clergy . Midland District , at Oscott College , July
Retreat to the people . Newcastle-under-Lyne , December 8-
22-25 , Father Dominic .
Retreat to the people , Stafford , September 23-29 , Father
Oulton ) , September 7-14 , Father Dominic
Father Dominic .
25-28 , Father Gaudentius .
dominic .
treat to the people , Tunstall , Stoke-on-Trent , July 21-28
Heythorp , Oxfordshire , June 15-22 ,
Three days' retreat at Newcastle-under-Lyne , December
Retreat to the people , Wolverhampton , November 3-10 ,
Retreat to the people ,
treat to the Sisters of Mercy , Birmingham , August 6-15 ,
Retreat to Benedictine Nuns , St. Benedict's , Colwich ,
Retreat to the people . Creswell , Staffs. , December 15-23 ,
reat to Benedictine Nuns , Caverswall Castle ( now of
Retreat to the people , Rugeley , Staffs , November 17-24 ,
Retreat to the people . Stoke-on-Trent , October 27-November
Retreat to the people . St. Gile's , Cheadle , Staffs. , N
Radford , Oxfordshire , June 23-27 ,
Retreat to the people , Radford , Oxfordshire , June 23-27 ,
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which showed clearly whitherward the Tractarian movement was
of Oscott College , took care that it should be forwarded to the
A very remarkable letter appeared in the Paris University during
he wrote , " by the arrival at the Retreat of Aston Hall of our
he Blessed Sacrament took place in the grounds of Aston Hall ,
that year , from a young member of the University of Oxford .
what controversy should be . Father Spencer , then president
required to take the step , but it was justified : and these public
success to the study of the language , that in less than four
months they were able to preach in it possibly well . Father
triumphal arches were erected along the route by which the pro-
Aston and Stone : and more than 2,000 spectators , Catholic and
Dominic entertained high hopes of those new recruits , which
first spectacle of the kind witnessed in England since the Re-
English , but they applied themselves with such diligence and
a masterly piece of work , controversial in tone , but a model of
was mortal of Father Marcellinus was laid in the vault beneath
after a safe and prosperous voyage . " These two Fathers ,
his companion to share in his reward .
ontact with it was in 1841 , while he resided at Eve in Belgium .
Protestant , were present on the occasion . It was probably the
sers of his community . " Our hearts received fresh consolation . "
vere , however , destined to speedy disappointment . All that
the Sunday within the octave a great procession in honour of
St. John the Evangelist . They arrived on the 29th of April ,
nonies were carried out with the utmost grandeur and solemnity :
temporary altars : the sacred music was rendered by bands from
formation , and as such deserves record . Some boldness was
March , 1847 ) , and in July of 1848 Father Constantine followed
was rejoiced by the arrival of two priests
before his arrival in England , and duly
THE CROSS .
Father Dominic's thoughts and prayers at
this time . He had been a keen and intelli-
appreciated its importance . His first direct
tending . To this Father Dominic replied in a long Latin letter .
from Italy , young , talented and fervent , henceforth to be mem-
action rather than his bodily pains , his heart
to which all sections of the public were admitted . " The cere-
While on his sick bed at Aston Hall in
as long as our Fathers remained in that locality .
Fathers Constantine of St. Francis De Sales and Marcellinus of
gent observer of the great Movement even
April , grieving , if at all , over his enforced in-
a feature of Catholic life in these countries .
The Oxford Tractarians were much in
the Catholic Church at Woodchester scarce two years later
This year saw the inauguration at Aston of
session passed : Benediction was given in the open air from
from Italy .
those open air concessions which are now such
Inauguration .
On the feast of Corpus Christi and again on
of Public .
neither of them long ordained , had neither of them a word of
Fresh Arrivals .
dominic's
Newman and
processions were kept up annually with ever-increasing solemnity
father .
his followers .
processions .
Relations with
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touching and beautiful and wise . He is no longer controversy
sense , yet you yourselves well know that they may equally , may ,
to be of one mind and the same judgment . His words are very
whose last agony on the death-bed of their Anglicanism he had
of course , you did not think of doing this . From reading this
sonally acquainted with them . His retreat at Radford in June .
author of the letter addressed to him , and that he believed all
the threshold of Newman's cottage for the first time . His visit
ought to do everything in our power to encourage them , and that
letter to Mr. Bloxam , of Magdalene College , and it is by him
ceived from their silence and sedusion we have no means of
constant in our prayers , and never cease till circumstances are
tunity that offered of paying them a visit and becoming her-
although they might in a manner be explained in a Catholic
it would be a great advantage if the Holy Father could be made
1844 , brought him nearer Oxford than he had yet been , and at
answer which I am sure you will be delighted with . I sent your
sent , Father Dominic replied in another Latin letter addressed
acquainted with their position and induced to give them
encouragement . But the main thing is that we should continue
the Kingdom of God . " And he warns them against the last
of the encyclical form of his epistle that he did not know the
terms : " You cannot yet have heard of the fate of your letter
more easily be understood in a sense not Catholic . " A new
lished from Oxford . it seems to me more and more , that we
acknowledge and declare . " He concludes - " I have never
its conclusion he bent his steps towards Littlemore and crossed
to be broken in the profession of the Thirty-nine articles . For ,
the author desires that his letter should not be published , but ,
the Church . " To the second letter of Dalgairns thus privately
fession of faith must be clear and open as you yourselves
him with the deepest interest . He eagerly seized the first oppor-
sent to them , and I now send you already a long and beautiful
fresh andour must have been added to his prayers for those of
sial : he is almost prophetic - " You are not far . " he says . " from
At the end of 1842 Newman finally retired
time in prayer and study . What hopes Father Dominic con-
companions , including Daterairns . Together
time to see you and speak with you , that our joy may be full . "
Father Dominic of the reception accorded it in the following
come : may , I could not cease if I would ... ... I hope some-
knowing , but certain it is , these men and their struggles filled
author of the letter in the Univers-Daleains - and wrote to
to the leaders of the Oxford movement . He gives as the reason
that this answer has been forwarded to me . ' He tells me that
hitherto ceased to pray for you , nor will I cease for the time to
Annals of the Passionists .
they lived a quasi-monastic life , passing the
was short , but probably not so fruitless as it then seemed . What
ather to Littlemore , where he was joined by some
(841 ) .
to the Oxford men . ' You do not yet know whether it was ever
brought round , and they are , in one way or another , united with
answer to you and from other writings , which are being pub-
Dominic to
and possibly strongest of their delusions . " One of the shares
Visit of Father .
Littlemore .
85 .
Littlemore . ' they lived a quasi-monastic life , ' passing the
85 .
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nounced to arrive on October 8th , and on that
Dominic , the Passionist , who from his youth
orrential rain , and was found by Daleraims and another member
become almost historic . We quote a few sentences : " Oh , what
we give in Father Dominic's own simple words : " I arrived at
put I mean to ask of him admission into the one true fold of
friends : " I am this night expecting Father
has been led to have distinct and direct
I was sitting before the fire to dry my wet clothes . the Rev. Mr.
place . Will you be so kind as to present my best respects to the
Littlemore , " he says , " about ir o'clock at night , and whilst
Rev. Newman , Mr. St. John , and all your holy companions of
blessing and requested me to hear his Confession and receive
reverend . learned and holy superior of Littlemore will come .
Newman entered the room , and , falling at my feet , hepped my
letter is written in a very enthusiastic strain , and a pun in it has
Christ. ... ... " Father Dominic duly arrived that night ,
went to ' Aston Hall and was there received into the Church
house , but also into my heart . ... I shall remain at home
soaked habit at the fire in an Oxford inn . The rest of the story
and asking to be received at Aston Hall .
still , and we shall see happy results from Littlemore . When the
the countries of the North , then of England .
trenched to the skin . He had travelled outside a stage-coach in
by Father Dominic , on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel ,
with remarkable powers . He does not know of my intention :
in September ( 1845 ) , wrote expressing his in-
retreat , but I shall send there one of my companions in my
day Newman wrote as follows to some
the next morning . ( October 9th , 1845 ) .
prayers came in a letter from Dalgairns , who ,
come and I shall be happy to receive you , not only into my poor
the heavenly Patron of the Congregation of the Passion .
invitation to visit Littlemore . He was an-
and the Revs. Messrs. Bowles and Stanton did the same early
THE CROSS .
Father Dominic replied with a warm invitation . His whole
Auence of Father Dominic's prayers .
tention to make his submission to the Church ,
him into the Church . He made his Confession that very night ,
... . He is a simple , holy man : and withal gifted
Stanton at
A week later Father Dominic received an
caught a elimuse . Newman , in his " Anologia . " says of Dr.
the Church .
Dalgairns into
Littlemore .
Littlemore : oh , my dear Littlemore , I love there . A little more
Newman ,
Bowles and
The first fruit and recompense of these
of the Littlemore community , who went to meet him , driving his
Russell , of Maynooth : " He had , perhaps more to do with my
Reception of
Recention of
margin left open by that " perhaps " there is space for the in-
years ' ( almost ) waiting , he was without his own act
aiting for you : I was to go next Sunday to Cheshire for a
conversion than anyone else . ... He let me alone . " In the
then I hope we shall see the beginning of a new era . " Dalgairn
iness , what joy to my heart ! Come , then , my dear sir .
86 .
He let me alone . " In the
thoughts , first of
there is space for the in-
After thirty years
margin left open by that " perhaps "
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Newman's cottage at littlemore .
cal pattern ; and all else was of a tale .
# Cardinal Newman , " pp. 43-45 .
on Thursday afternoon , October 9th , 1845 , and stood in a line
received their first Communion . The fervour of Father Dominic ,
the Vicar and the two disciples , entered the curious chapel
which has no ideas . " What followed is hardly remembered
so that Father Dominic might say Mass the next morning - the
Bowles , ' I am surprised that you should dwell in a Church
primitive Catholic chapel - St. Clement's - and borrowed from
Dimittis . Dalgairns and St. John went into Oxford , to the
who had not been accustomed in Anglicanism to see so much
first and only time at Littlemore . At that Mass the neophytes
face . The bowl of Baptism was of domestic , not of ecclesiasti-
he old priest , Father Newsham , an altar-stone and vestments ,
now ; but need for controversy there was none . ... . These three ,
" Then Father Dominic gave a little address , saying his Nunc
made his thanksgiving , greatly impressed the converts ,
. Function there was none : and Ritualism hid her
so that Father Dominic might say Mass the next morning - the
Annals of the Passionists .
there is given by Mr. Wilfrid Meynell , from
whom we quote the following : " Father
A more picturesque description of Father
Dominic's visit to Littlemore and his doings
Littlemore .
father .
Dominic at
with such plenty and fervour as exceedingly rejoiced my heart .
" On the same day these three made profession of the Catholic
Bowles and Stanton . His bow to the Pieta-a German coloured
print - as he entered Bowles's room , was a part of his pious
next day I celebrated Mass in their chapel and administered the
Faith in the accustomed form in their private chapel , and this
nd afterwards conditional Baptism to all the converts . On the
St. John , Bowles , Stanton and Dalgairns , esqq . '
Holy Eucharist to the revered gentlemen , viz. , Dr. Newman ,
his having been accomplished I gave canonical absolution
simplicity ... ... " My dear brother , ' Father Dominic began to
after spending some hours in Newman's cell , ' visited
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and valley , of homestead and orchard , they studied and stove
world at last discovered it : a novelist wrote of it , an art critic
the praises of God from a small community of English Bene-
dear to the Catholic heart , the name of one who laid down his
beautiful village that closes the eastern end of the Vale of
of St. Paul of the Cross in these countries have made their
nature had spread with most careful hand her beauties of hill
mens and recited the Office with them . But when they came to
older portion - the house of the Benedictines - has been replaced
Evesham and Nestles at the foot of the sloping and wooded
middle of the last century , and in which nearly all the children
alarmingly near . Even the monastery has bent to change : the
with holiness , and knowing through many years of penal times
give and the work He would ask . But the Broadway , enshrined
claim , ' The times require a ' Middleton ? ' In truth , the neo-
For , a little retired from the long street of that quaint and
Cotswolds , is the venerable monastery-venerable , and fragrant
Dominic and his community at Aston Hall ,
than the author of those Essays which had made Macaulay ex-
in many grateful memories , is gradually passing away . The
Church , Father Dominic went into the chapel with the raterh-
culty to beginners : but he did not know his men : for who was
of Benedictine or Passionist , there is a memory of Broadway ,
and skipped it over . He thought such legends might be a diffi-
under his arm and walked about . Father Dominic cried " ston '
lictines which the Passionists have occupied since the very
It was probably the last time that " Father
the world they had left seem very far away ; and there , where
companied by Mr. St. John , visited Father
class of professed students of the Order . Yet , before the coming
Aston Hall .
phytes were a little scandalized at him , and not at all at it . '
praised it ; artists painted it ; at last the railway has drawn
staying three days from December 3 1st till
by the new front , and the novices are gone , giving place to a
Dominic and his distinguished convert met on this side of the
At the close of the year Dr. Newman , ac-
THE CROSS .
almost comic . On the evening before their reception into the
A Broadway Martyr .
provociate and taken their vows . The spirit of the place made
Passionists of this generation , and their many friends .
to put on the spirit of their Founder for the years God would
OROADWAY is a name as dear as it is familiar to the
January 2nd .
( To be continued . )
motion in prayer . One little incident may be recorded as
Newman to
more familiar with miracles and the authority assigned to them
grave .
visit of
emotion in prayer .
88 ;
the record of how St. Denis , after his martyrdom , put his 1
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n prayer , bold and constant in professing the Catholic religion .
of Father John Sugar and Robert Geswold , for the " Martyrs
worth and Solihull , where in the parish church are several hatch-
nents of the family ; later some of these Geswolds lived at
branch dwell at Rowington - in the parish of Henley-in-Arden
the hills , and seen each spring the white and pink of the blos-
heir arms . To this family belonged Richard Geswold , who
mounted the ladder with the rope round his neck and was turned
he Evesham road from the Bristol Channel ; who was of gentle
to the base , and year by year watched those changing colours of
from which Bishop Challoner took his narrative of the deaths
vold , all unmarried , staunch Catholics , and of great service to
gentleman , residing at the " Court-house , " a mansion near the
added , on the coming of the seminary-priests , the penalty of
and at one time reported to have died under torture , was a
ind heartily loved and revered by Catholic priests . " There
vas simple and upright in his actions , unlearned , but enlightened
and tasted the breath of the sea which the west wind brings up
at Beolev. near Redditch , where the manuscript was preserved
to the Catholic Faith : " the following is mainly taken from this
likely that John Geswold , so ill-used in the Tower in 1606 .
in the mission for many years , was banished in 1606 . Another
soming fruit trees spread over the eaves of the cottages , and felt
vere two branches of the Greswold family . One was at Kenil-
honoured and confidential servant of Mr. Sheldon , a Catholic
prisonment for non-attendance at the parish church , there was
Robert Geswold is thus described in the manuscript : " He
ind chaste , was kind to his friends , mild in conversation , devout
and six miles from Kenilworth : they had property also at
occupied by three brothers , Robert , Henry , and Ambrose Gres-
service of the dining-room was composed of shields bearing
with a brave and gay heart , and with words of lawful hope .
Wooten-Wawen . At the time we write of , Rovington Hali
brother of the three old bachelor of Rowington , and perhaps
a Broadway martyr .
We do not know how Robert Geswold came to be at his
uncle's house at Rowington , early in the summer of 1603 , the
old church . There were Sheldons , also Catholics , at this time
many tearful and prayerful , uplifted to see him due , to his place
Robert Geswold lived in Broadway in the later years of
and looked upon the green sword that runs down it , broadening
was ordained priest at Rheims in 1586 , and who , after serving
Queen Elizabeth's reign , when to the constant fines and im-
father of the Robert Geswold of Broadway ,
in " the white-robed army of the martyrs . '
life for the Faith ; who must often have trodden the village street ,
# Gillow's Biographical Dictionary .
first year of King James' reign ; but there he was , and there also
lalvern Hall , near Solihull , where , till a few years ago , the
father of the Robert Greswold of Broadway .
off it to hang till dead-thus passing from the group of faces ,
with the Holy Ghost , feared God , hated sin . led a single life
death for those who should harbour , or assist them . He was the
re missionaries of their district . " Though not certain , it is most
birth and timorous disposition , yet who , for conscience sake ,
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family had been betrayed by another nephew . Clement Ges-
The next day the judge sent for him , and again offered him
pronounced the sentence " he faltered in his speech , and trembled
was a certain " Mr. Cox . " i.e . . Father John Sugar , a "
Whereupon the two were conveyed to the justice , who sent
go to church . He answered : " I will not , my lord . '
them both to Warwick Prison to await trial . " Their imprison-
God and of St. Catherine , his patroness , that , by the intercession
ment lasted a whole year , during which at least one offer was
yet for the love of Mr. Sugar and zeal for martyrdom he
made and opportunity offered of escape to Robert Geswold ,
eventually apprehended by Clement and a constable named
They were arraioned at Warwick Assizes , before Judge Kings -
priest , to whom Robert was much attached . But unhappy the
Wherein , " quoth he , " have I committed felony ?
Richard Smith , as he was leaving Rowington by the highway ,
known me very well , and I hope he will do my friend no wrong
when he heareth me speak . '
I will not , " answered Robert , " except I may have my friend
mill , on July 14th , 1604 . ' The judge asked him if he would
Clement rejoined : " That you shall not , for he is a stranger ,
with his hands . '
Then thou shall be hanged , " quoth the judge .
accompanied by Robert .
justice . and let the country know therefore I die .
would not . '
of all the Catholics to say a Pater and Ave for him in honour of
' What . ' explained the judge , in a rage , " does thou crave no
the cross .
Then God's will be done , ' said he .
Clement said : " Cousin , if you will go your way , you may . "
and the country shall know that thou dies for felony ,
Then Robert said : " I will go with him to Mr. Burgoyne , for he
The following day . July 16th. was fixed for the execution .
Then thou shall be hanged , " said the judge .
After that the judge asked him again if he would go to
panying , assisting and relieving a seminary priest ; and when he
Though last committed felony , " said the judge , " in being in
No. my lord . I crave no favour at your hands in this matter . "
I beseech you . mv lord . " answered Robert . " let me have
I crave no favour of you , my lord , in this action .
old : the house was vainly searched for the priest . but he was
favour at my hands ? '
go to church . or else . God judge me , thou shalt be hanged . '
his life if he would go to church .
and I will carry him before Mr. Burgoyne . '
with me . "
I have not therein committed felony . " replied Robert
" Thou shall have justice . ' I warrant thee . " said the judge ,
the company , in assisting , and'reliving a seminary priest that
is a traitor . '
In that morning " he continued an hour in prayer and requested
church , and again he said he would not .
Then a justice of the peace said to him : " Greswold , Greswold
hereupon the judge condemned him to be hanged for accom-
I have not therein committed felony , "
church , and again he said he would not .
replied Robert .
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On the way occurred the incident portrayed in the accompany-
the gallows one willed him to go a fair way , and not to follow
blood , and going up the ladder he said to the people : " Bear
was to be hanged lying on the ground , he was exceedingly glad .
and giving God thanks , he went and dipped it in Mr. Sugar's
through the more Mr. Sugar , who was drawn on the sledge
ing picture , and thus described : " As he was going on foot to
weak , he was so strengthened by divine grace that the sight of
transitory pain of death which he willingly suffered for a work
woman of the Via Dolorosa , to save him the terrible sight , he took
sledge . Robert Geswold , his hands bound , followed on foot .
witness , good people , that I die here not for theft , nor for
carried out on his friend . Though by nature tomorrow and
often calling upon the name of Jesus . Lastly , he commended
devoutly on his knees , ' while the barbarous sentence was being
off the ladder , he hanged till he was quite dead . '
her by the arm , saying : " Stand away , for I thank God the sight
desire to be with him . ' . Then seeing the halter with which he
his soul into the hands of Almighty God ; and so being turned
felony , but for my conscience . " Then he freely forgive all his
self wrong , for thou art guilty of thy own death . " " No , sir , "
Thus , " says Challoner , " this blessed martyr , for the short
of charity , and for professing the Catholic Religion , hath gotten
THE CROSS .
him . A Catholic woman , stepping between them like the brave
the mire he went a fer him . '
was close to the castle . The priest was drawn on a hurdle or
quoth he , " you do me wrong in keeping me so long alive after
The gallows at Warwick was outside the town , and on the
everlasting joy in the kingdom of heaven .
doth nothing terrify me . '
The Under Sheritt said to him : " Greswold , thou lost thv-
Ie martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus .
followed him to leave him't now , for a little mine , ' and so through
before him , to whom he made answer , ' I have not thus far
Placid Wareing , C.P.
other side of the river Avon ; the old bridge ( removed in 1790 )
Father' Sugar's bleeding body when quartered did not unnerve
# Dom Bede Camm's " Forgotten Shrines . "
Arrived at the gallons , " for a good while he prayed very
Sugar , for I should have suffered with him , and I only
cutors , and the hangman , and devoutly said his Confiteor ,
92n .
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other gentry of like unsavoury occupations . One of the two .
who was still young , was closely wrapped in a long dark
ing forehead reminded the beholder , at one and the same time .
the thread of the story with grotesque and fantastic remarks
ime for the other , and , to judge from the marks of respect paid
Meanwhile a terrible din arose in the taproom of the inn . A
the respectable public , as he called his boon companions . " These .
street called the Suburra , sampling the wine of Falernus . This
The latter , who wore a rich short cloak , had been waiting some
pitted with the small-pox , his nose was aquiline , and his reced-
he man in the dark mantle , with glossy black hair , in whom
certain proof , and , by the immortal gods , we now have it . '
with brains overheated and tongues loosed by wine , interrupted
ntently observing every movement and gesture of his through a
mall opening in the enclosure , smiling malignantly the while
his companion called him , was a man of few words , except when
Some hours after the conversation which we have narrated ,
demanded Orontes .
wo men were seated in a private room of an inn in the notorious
nn was a favourite resort of gladiators , stage-players , and
he spoke of his own excellent qualities , or of matters which
When the two were left alone and secure from observation .
self alone , but in this he was mistaken . His late visitor , Libyus ,
is he thought how the wolf is always more running than the
spare form and of a dark complexion . ' His narrow face was
serving that cheating sorcerer Clement . I wanted , however ,
who , as he withdrew , was profuse in his bows to the first corner .
touched his interests . He twisted a magnificent ring studded
You see then , most excellent Orontes , or shall I call you
nantle . He had been just shown into the apartment by the host ,
he pretended Christian , had returned furtherly , and was now
tim by the host , he must evidently have been a person of some
jotted down notes on a tablet .
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
conversation with Clement . The other listened attentively and
Sons of Martyrs .
VV a pure and fervent heart . He fondly thought him-
The other answered with a sly mocking smile . He was of a
importance .
And now what ought we to do , most wise Eusebius ? "
I far gone in drink was relating the history of Orpheus to
time with their wine-cups upon the table .
of a wolf and of a bird of prey . This most wise Eusebius , as
to one would have recognized Libvus , ' briefly recounted his
Librus ? " he said , " that I was not short of information con-
W.E left Clement pouring for this evening prayer from
lamb .
which they should out in a loud voice , making a clatter all the
III .
which they shouted out in a loud voice , making a
93 .
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of the divine Majesty of our glorious emperor , highly extolled
showed some sign of anger , he added : ' You , too , will have
this gift with which the immortal gods have so largely endowed
run risks in enterprises where a certain rashness is necessary .
this rashness , and I hope I never shall . ' Here a general burst of
sighted spirit , when some crafty , deep-laid design has to be
cowardly fear in the presence of the unknown , your inability , to
the same case with which you pretended to be a Christian and
of these . As a comic artist , you are a host in yourself . With
Christians assemble to celebrate their dreadful rites . " That
troom of lesser deities , so I too , for the execution of my schemes ,
it . " Especially if you descend into the catacombs , where the
of mine , and indeed only this morning the prefect , in presence
correctness of my assertions . '
" And you . Orontes , seem to me the very first among the best
of large uneven teeth . Seeing that Orontes kept silent and
will be the moment when you will have to show courage . ' As I
have his supreme majesty nor heavenly dominion without the
pleasure express pity , fear , courage , frankness , affection : it
house about sunset to-morrow , and I will inform you of my
the table in payment for the wine they had consumed ; and
always tell you , what obscures your good qualities is your
ing soul , the inventive genius that plans , the forceful clear-
tary remarks . He thought : I have not succeeded in attaining
then wrapping his cloak round . ' him , he went on bantering
how true my words are : in fact you are a living proof of the
changes like the hues of the rainbow . Indeed , I have never seen
tinued : " Now we must act promptly . You must come to my
listened to his praises sounded by his companion and leader in
rascality , so that at length Eusebius burst into a fit of laughter ,
abated , he continued :
The pair stood up to depart . Eusebius hung a gold coin on
laughter and loud cries from the adjoining apartment inter-
The face of Orontes were a melancholy expression as he
as he answered :
your equal . '
rupted the speech of Eusebius . When the noise had somewhat
looked at the face of the other and smiled . showing two rows
' I have always thought that if you had adopted the profes-
with brilliants which he wore on the ring-finger of the left hand
You know me , my excellent companion : you know my
are need of others around me , men acute , prompt , and faithful .
Now I am sure of my prev . We shall gain " - and here he
formed and executed . All my friends acknowledge this gift
sion of a comedian , you would be a rich man . '
Orontes :
lesign . That is all I have to say for the present . '
langed your name to that of Libyus , your countenance can at
votes drew a very face as he listened to these uncomplimen-
Then , changing all at once his tone and manner , he con-
' But as a Imighty love , the Father of the gods , would not
y in matters of importance and difficulty . I am the guid-
saying : " I see that as I am talking , your village clearly show
od part of the spoil , because . by Hercules , von will deserve
# VILLUNTO .
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which he read as follows :
enemies .
of the stranger .
One evening he returned very much fatigue from the burial
the pretended Librus , and the former had heard nothing more
to the right , beside the large pine-tree outside the Coelmontane
afternoon . As he was entering his humble dwelling , a fellow-
gate , where I am lying sick . With me you will find a venerable
knows nothing of the city . I do not know to whom I can recom-
Christian who lived close by presented him with a tablet on
inasmuch as scarcely a day passed in which Christians were not
worshiper of the " - here was a rude drawing of a fish - " who
for the religious services , and also for burials in the catacombs ,
sheltering his persecuted brethren , and in making arrangements
Libyus to his dear Clement sends greeting . I cannot come
Meanwhile Clement was fully occupied in protecting and
to see you , but I will expect you at dawn to-morrow in the house
to young martyrs who had been put to death the previous
days had elapsed since the interview of Clement with
d by tens to the ambition , cupidity , and rage of their
SONS OF MARIYRS .
citizens of Rome .
especially to your esteemed self .
his sovereign .
wly , side by side , in the direction of the Palatine hill .
by his parents , who were shepherds in one of the rural districts
splendid opportunity for gratifying his capacity , and he used
it to the full . He had found a veritable gold mine in the con-
he always succeeded in keeping the lion's share for himself .
to share the spoils with a multitude of hangers-on and informers ,
and injustice . His influence with the emperor made him an
Conversing thus the two friends left the inn , and proceeded
give up his artistic career to become one of the first favourites of
Eusebius was of low origin , but he had managed to make
family who presented him to the emperor . His fortune was
actor , then much in Vogue , who brought him to the city . Here he
roundings he became the patron of every kind of oppression
developed considerable talent as a tragedian , and managed to
soon made : Cesar loaded him with honours , and he was able to
by any scruples about the baseness of his methods . Abandoned
" I have no such ambition , " replied the other . " All I desire
his fortune by dint of cleverness and perseverance , unhampered
where I could enjoy an easy life and be useful to my friends ,
95 .
is a suburban villa with a few acres of ground attached to it
worm himself into the good graces of an influential noble
The persecution of the Christians furnished him with a
fiscation of the goods of the rich ; and , though he was obliged
not far from Rome , he was picked up as a child by a celebrated
He was by nature of an evil disposition , and in his new sur-
ject of fear to many , among whom were some of the 1
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and the only sounds that disturbed the silence were those made
ience . Between this wall and the house stretched a small
smelling hedges , still wrapped in darkness ; the air was cool ,
wav. happy in the thought that he was about to perform a
virtuous action . He walked slowly , absorbed in his own
the latter , he could not altogether shake off his suspicions .
gesture of the pilgrim , and in spite of the evident sincerity of
With they golden rays .
by the bats as they fitted by , and the loud crowing of the cock .
The fish was a favourite symbol of the early Christians .
By the light of a terra-cotta lamp Clement carefully blotted
In the east the first streaks of dawn began to light up the deep
God , Son , Saviour .
to his strange visitor Libya . He recalled every word and
city , seemed unwilling to move .
stood a low wall , on top of which was a wooden lattice-work
with a poor Christian family , and in whom he had great con-
Clement had not proceeded far when he found the house he
Clement inquired if Libyus lived there . " Enter , young man . "
A woman stood at the threshold of the house , of whom
blue of the heavens .
The forehead of Helen
she replied , " and Mars protect von . ' Librus is here .
to the city , their carts or assess laden with vegetables and fruits .
vell to ask the advice of a good priest who lived not far off
fidence . ' This he did at once .
From the distance came the voices of girls singing in chorus :
Next morning before sunrise the young Christian was on his
the cross .
Close by him passed a lad going to the country who piped on
His path soon brought him to the high road . Here he found
Sprinkle , O dew.
that you inherit your father's goodness . I will expect you
On the petals of the flowers .
sacrifice , which , as if conscious of the late that awaited it in the
rooms , the furniture of which showed that they were inhabited
Before trusting himself fully to the old man , he thought it
eadow , in the centre of which a little marble fountain played .
They precious pearls .
of the following words in the same language : Jesus , Christ ,
I need the burthen of the girls' song .
Crown , O sun ,
eagerly . '
Clement smiled as he gave his name . ' He' travers
A countryman urged on with his good a white or destined for
because the letters which spell its name in Greek were the initials
ving in the same direction as himself country folk proceeding
96 .
hts . The paths by which he went had on each side sweet-
He is sick and expects a friend : I suppose it is you . '
as seeking . ' It was poor in appearance , and in front of
re writing , and while thus occupied his thoughts went back
He traversed two
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any means of subsistence , who had come to Rome with impor-
about whom he had written was a priest from Capua , without
in and ran to Librus like a madman . showing every sign of
n deadly fear of the persecutors of the Christians . Naturally ,
he . Libvius , would have preferred to have recourse to a Christian .
cealed a passage was lifted and a man only half-clothed rushed
SONS OF MARIYRS .
aptors to have pity on them , but received no other answer than
his hair and beard white as he had seen them on the occasion of
begged him , therefore , to help the priest in any way he could .
terror . He looked hastily in every direction for some way of
apartments .
must be kind and loyal , if he at all resembled his father . ' He
even think of Right . Libyus and the stranger begged their
other voices , and as he stood perplexed , a curtain which con-
tant letters . He did not know the ways of the city , and he was
sains which afflicted him , he informed his visitor that the man
excited tones . " By Tupiter , we have to deal with wizards and
The scene had changed so rapidly that Clement could not
vas half hidden by some plants . The fugitive was just about
escape , and finding none , he turned towards Libyus , and with
magicians who devour the bowels of infants just as the black bat
He found him lying on a bed wrapped up in a patched coverlet .
by country people . before he came to the apartment of Libvus .
cried out in chorus .
the room and seized all three .
Bind them well , bind them fast . " the leader cried out in
his visit . The old man's face wore an expression of pain .
around him , and with a frightened air pointed to an exit which
and sit beside me . I have a great favour to ask of you , and
force was their hostility that the soldiers were obliged to use
if you grant it , I will bless you while I live . '
Clement was on the point of promising to do his best , when
his arms extended cried out : " Save me , brother : O brother ,
Something is wrong , " Libyus went on repeating .
sibyus leaped from the bed , the coverlet still wrapped
they yellow , trying at the same time to get at the prisoners . So
to make his escape . when a hand of armed soldiers rushed into
We have caught our prey this time , " explained their leader .
violence to beat them off .
Meanwhile a small crowd hostile to the Christians had col-
levours the corn , " he added with a mocking laugh .
he house : he was pale , but calm and silent .
Welcome son of Tason . " he cried out . " Take that " stool
11 on a sudden stiffed cries were heard from the adjoining
To prison with them , we will roast them alive , " they all
the race of the Nazarenes . '
eers and insults . Clement was the last to be dragged out of
Then , after many complaints about the obstinate rheumatic
save me . '
" By Diana's driver . " shouted another . " they must be all of
tement instinctively started to his feet . He now heard
but the times were evil , " and he had faith in Jason's son , who
ected before the house : " To the lions with the Nazarenes . "
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being an infidel . The conversation turning on Galileo , who
tion . His weakness lasted but a few moments : he lifted his
again meet Lucius and all his dear ones ; and strengthened by
was the world about him , he thought of a land more beautiful
gifts which are more directly opposed to the vicious tendencies .
Lucius and many others once they were deprived of his protec-
religion strangely combined with implatable hostility to the
mockery of the soldiers .
distinguish the bowls of the wild beasts which in a short time
felt a sinking at the heart : for him all this beauty would soon
thought more bitter still , with him would perish his beloved
out fables and old women's tales ? '
who , like many of his countrymen , rather prided himself on
One day in the time of vintage his father gave a dinner to
clearly revealed than in their possession of those virtues and
should be characterized by a particular spirit of faith and zeal
specially-favoured servants of God is never more
for religion . That Galileo , mere child though he was , was en-
tion , not of this world , descended into his soul . Beautiful as
to age or fading . There in the bosom of his God he would once
dowed with a very full measure of this spirit one or two anec-
dotes will show .
of the world of our day being a general indifference to all
and in the cries of hatred that assailed his ears he seemed to
indignity of being educated by a friar .
THE CROSS .
The morning was bright and beautiful . the sky of the colour
letter occupation for his wits " than to tease the child on the
this hope , he moved on towards the prison , heedless of the
of the forget-me-not , the country quiet and smiling . Clement
among the guests was a gentleman , an engineer by profession .
threats of the rubble that followed him and of the gibes and
would read him limb from limb . He would merish , and a
some friends at the house attached to one of his vineyards , and
(1882-1897 . ) .
( To be continued . )
Galileo Maccolini .
A Passion Flower :
f the age in which they live . And the distinguishing feature
Yes , sir ! " answered Galileo , with something like a challenge
in his tones .
" And you believe , I suppose , everything the friar teaches
you ! Don't you know that the priests and friars teach nothing
yes to heaven and prayed fervently , and a peace and consola-
HE secret working of the Holy Spirit in the souls of
So you go to a friar's school , my lad ?
still where everlasting spring reigned , and a youth that knew
past forever . A damp and gloomy prison awaited him ,
ch , it is to be expected that holy persons of these times .
present , and his schooling , this gentleman could find no
98 .
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act , he invited the lad to accompany them to church and
showed the folly and absurdity of such slanders . " The infidel
willing to miss the opportunity of doing what he thought a kind
tvrant which kept people under its thumb by scaring them with
statements Galileo had ready replies , and , point by point ,
lazz fellows made a fat livelihood : the Church was a surely
had not the ill-conditioned youngster gone on to scoff and pine
a Passion Flower .
the common stock-in-trade of his kind . The priests and friars
rudely rejected : which might have been a light enough matter
answer , indeed , which reminds one of that saving of the
Psalmist . " Out of the months of babes and sucklings thou hast
labour and in showing them compassion . ' Justice is found in
actual garniture , produced instead the poor crudities that are
at Confession and the fools who frequented it . Galileo tried
phantoms of hell , a future life , and so forth . To all of which
On another occasion , in somewhat similar company , happening
aken to task by a child , but Galileo's would-be tormentor grew
withhold admiration of the nimbleness of intellect and neatness
to Confession he met a boy of his own years on the street . ' I'm
frame of mind . But finding that this was not only fruitless .
them : the confessional was simply a shop out of which those
company suffered from the taint of the like opinions , none could
table at his expense , or perhaps it was the figure he felt at being
was making his way to the church , with some companions , to go
Not a bad answer for a child still short of his teens : an
His zeal for religion was in truth so intense that it some-
first with endeavouring to argue the young mockery into a better
times even escaped the bounds of discretion . One day as he
somewhat nettled , and , failing to find proofs among his intel-
to hear Anarchy spoken of as a fine thing and a sovereign
the poor . Justice is found in paving the door dulu for their
to control his swelling indignation and contested himself at
of report with which the child defended the interests of the faith
Perhaps it was the titter which must have passed around the
perfected praise , because of my enemies . '
' That is to be proved . ' said the boy with quiet resoluteness .
As Galileo related the incident to his mother on his return
re loved . " Well done , boy , " they cried , " you have supported
in that moment - I could have felled him to the ground . "
so , tell us where you find Justice .
Silence , you silly things ! " he broke out with unwanted
Tustice , " cried Galileo , " is found in the Catholic Religion
indignation .
your cause well . '
Well then master . " said one , with a sheer , " and that being
high enions upon the rich , charity , alas-giving and love of
ehemence ; " Anarchy is ' Injustice . '
unselling submission , labour , patience to the poor and lowly . "
home the same evening . " Mamma , " he said , " I became
sat silent and abashed , and , though more than one of the
a cured growth , and the world badly needed meeting of
make his confession . The well-meant invitation , however , we
manacea for the social ills of humanity , he could not restrain his
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At length he received with joy the news that he might set about
siasm of the recollection and prayerfulness of Galileo during
Ainabile , who had such a large part in his religious training ,
that time and of the edification afforded the religious by his
heart of Saint Paul of the Cross . ' Here he came on the 16th of
and the religious who were present , felt something like the
positions on such a sacred occasion his parents were anxious that
such solemnity , " What an one , think we shall this child be ? "
had come out from Capranica for the occasion , and both they
would gather children of his own age , who were also about to
vonder that made the friends of the Baptist cry out on another
he threw ' his whole soul into the work . ' Not content with the
repairing for the happy event , and with characteristic andour
ordinary instructions he received in church and at home , he
afterwards , " That visit of Galileo was like the visit of an
Mount Fogliano - the monastery of Sant'Angelo , dear to the
ecital of the canonical hours and in the other choir observances
the community at Sant' Angelo , speaks with the utmost entru-
and for that purpose sent him to the house of the Passionists on
every day , and so deep was the impression made by his fervour
approach the Holy Table for the first time , and recite the
August , 1894 , and entered on a course of spiritual exercises
Come , let us go to the church and pray Our Lord for the grace
that the experienced priest who acted as his director said , years
lasting ten days . ' His biographer , who was then a member of
time and his parents' wish had thus far put off the great day .
angelic presence and conduct . He joined the community in the
It seemed borne in upon them all that this boy was one clearly
he 26th of August . His father and mother , with his cousin
and recollected . " Many a visit , too , Galileo paid the good
he should have the opportunity of making a spiritual retreat ,
the account , " to see those children kneel long in prayer , silent
THE CROSS .
to silence .
priest during those days of preparation in order to beg instruc-
God , " and a couple of sounding blows eventually reduced him .
the manner of receiving it worthwhile .
desired to make his first Communion , but the custom of the
upon him , crying : " I understand : here goes for the glory of
but even supplied further matter for ribald comment , he rushed
That nothing might be wanting to the holiness of his dis-
Galileo was now nearing his twelfth year . He had long
this retreat , he made his first Communion at Sant' Angelo on
to make our first Communion well . " " And it was a touching
( To be continued . ) .
destined by God to no common degree of sanctity .
It was with the dispositions of an angel that , on the conclusion
angel . "
tion on this point or that relating to the Blessed Eucharist and
thing , " says the parish priest of Capranica from whom we have
100 .
Christian Doctrine in their company .
Christian Doctrine in their company . Then he would say :
Then he would say :
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101 .
By the Master's great command ;
Over them both the rain ;
Bowing heads of the wheat .
Only the wheat shall be gathered in ,
Of that word'srous harvest home .
They shall leave the wheat at last !
Never the sunshine sweet ,
Clustering thick and green ,
Tares about in their scornful pride ,
When the day of days shall come ?
And the precious wheat , the abundant grain ,
And reap the fields for Thee ,
The sickles sharp shall fly ,
Where they precious wheat shall be .
And the flame in the Judge's hand .
Where shall the reapers look for us ,
Under one sky scene !
We may be gathered safely home , .
Jesus ! O grant , when Thine angels come ,
Growing together , side by side ,
Never again the summer rain ,
Fanned by the gentle summer air ,
But ah for the tares ! for them the word
Both shall the reapers meet ;
For the tares alone the doom of sin ,
Swift and sure o'er the waving plain
Over them both the sunlight falls ,
On the tares among the wheat .
Of a terrible doom is cast !
Wheat and Tares .
To garner the golden grain .
Growing together , wheat and tares ,
Bind them and burn , " said the blessed Lord ;
That were lavished so freely , all in vain ,
Till the angels come , when the Master calls ,
Shall be harvested in the sky .
solemn the thought ! with grandeur fra-
fraught ,
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Smithin' life . The early biographers of our saint , Lanfred and
salisbury from 1958 to 1978 . This erudite writer embodies in his
he reign of King Egbert , and early displayed a leaning towards
He built a bridge over the Itchen . " near the eastern gate of
nonk who came to England with Hermann , who was Bishop of
influence had he over Ethelwulf , that this monarch , at his
Wulstan , give practically no particulars of him , and to the life
esteem . In the reign of Ethelwulf he was raised to the See of
by Gotzelin we must look for such as we give . Gotzelin was a
the religious life . He was ordained priest by Helmistan ,
His humility and austerity were so great that he always
his love of the poor and charity towards all was in marked con-
eggs she was carrying in a basket . St. Swithun , pitying the
undertook his diocesan journeys on foot , irrespective of the
trast to his harshness towards himself and the austerity of his
owards the poor is best illustrated by the fact that , though he
uggestion , bestowed a tenth of his lands for the use of the
pinister for temporal , and St. ' Swithun for spiritual matters .
ork all the traditions that remained to be collected concerning
and tutor to his son Ethelwulf , and held him in the highest
to St. Swithun , the former one having been under the patronage
frequently gave banquets , at his table were to be found not the
bridge , A market woman in crossing it fell and broke some
he saint in his time . St. Swithun was born of noble parents in
authentic information of the details of St. Swithun's ( not
sanctity of life going abroad , the King appointed him guardian
ich and powerful , but " the halt , the lame and the blind " of
of Winchester were supplanting the secular canons by monks ,
were found whole and unbroken !
The same biographer tells a pretty story in connection with this
worthy place " as he pleaded .
life . His biographers emphasise his tireless energy in building
his Cathedral city , " and so substantially was the work done
poor creature's misfortune , blessed the basket , and the eggs
bishop of Winchester , in 838 . The fame of his ' learning and
the new Cathedral of Winchester which they built was dedicated
Canterbury . The zeal of the new Bishop knew no bounds , and
few churches and renovating old ones , and , we read , so much
Winchester , and was consecrated by Cecilnoth , Archbishop of
season of the year and the climatic conditions , and his charity
ells us that Bishop Alhstan , of " Sherborne , was Ethelwulf's
that , when Gotzelin wrote , the stone arches still remained .
his own request , without the church - " outside , in a vile , " un-
St. Swithin and the Weather .
St. Swithun died on the 2nd July , 862 , and was buried , at
hurch and for religious purposes . William of Malmesbury
ORIDAY , the 15th of July , is the anniversary of the trans-
his flock .
lation of the relics of St. Smithun . We have little
One hundred years later , when St. Dunstan and Ethelwold
102 .
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pleasure threat . Against this we have the tenth century writers
hranged with crowds of ailing people that a traveller could
day , 1315 , and Mr. Raine traces it to this . Professor Earle , in
us that a great downpour of rain took place on St. Swithun's
aint given by his chronicler , William of Malmesbury - " Ubi
ultimately became so identified with the festival that the super-
he day of the translation of his relics , to mark the saint's dis-
weather . We read it in Honey-day Book " ( 1854 ) and
shower on that day , but the forty days' rain is like the story
of the saint who directed it . His biographers tell of a heavy
other saints in other countries accredited with a similar influence
For forty days ' twill rain na mair . '
accurate in stating , that heavy shower developed , and became
hrine prepared for it in the new basilica on the 15th July. Q7I.
expressly declaring that the translation took place after a vision
June ) in France ; St. Godelieve ( Festival , 6th July ) in Flanders
nated within the last two or three centuries ; or , I would be more
of the " three black crows , " and is only a tradition that origi-
scarce make his way up to the shrine , and yet after some days
over " our friend the enemy , ' the weather clerk - St. Medard
in solemn procession with great pomp and splendour to the
ession , says : " We have seen the precincts of the church so
out into forty days' continuous rain . Durham chroniclers tell
so numerous were the 'cures that even within the church itself
St. Swithun's day if thou art fair
tradition had died out . And this is very probable . We find
peaking of the miracles wrought then through the Saint's inter-
festival , 8th June ) , and SS. Gervase and Protais ( Festival ,
and the Seven Sleepers ( 27th June ) in Germany . It has been
it the survival of some pagan day of augurv , or pagan rite which
church " in a vile and unworthy place , " or , in the words of the
his " Life and Times of St. Smithun . " suggests that we have in
broxious , " it ruined for forty days from the 15th July , 891 ,
notice of it is also to be found in Ben Johnson's " Everyman
days at the shrine of the saint .
For forty days it will remain ;
own day , of the saint's connection with an influence over the
St. Swithun's day , if thou cost rain
here were scarcely five sick people to be seen . " Another con-
et pedibus praetereuntium et stilliculis ex alto rorantibus
exaggerated till , two or three centuries ago , it had blossomed
Having given a brief outline of the saint's life , it remains
is St. Swithun requested his body should be buried without the
for us to speak of the superstition that is believed even in our
humed , and was borne from its almost forgotten resting place
St. Swithun and the Weather .
emporary writer tells us of two hundred cures wrought in ten
f. SS. Peter and Paul . The saint's body was at that time ex-
Out of his Humour , " Act 1 , Scene I , where we find the doggers
t is on this day his festival is kept . A contemporary writer ,
One theory of the origin of the myth suggests that inasmuch
lines :
in cling to the saint's name and Festival when the pagan
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situate ) and a preface by Dr. Cox
quite on the lines of this interesting
Post free , One Shilling .
early life of Bernadette ; her visions
graphic and devotional pages and
making the pilgrimage . So it is a
of the Medical Bureau at Lourdes ,
N. Taylor . Printed at Orphans'
written by a pilgrim who knows
expect to find in the book : " The
it is introduced by a commendatory
judgment , and when we say that
brochure . It is a guide for pilgrims
tence from Dr. Cox's preface will
It is written with great taste and
letter from the Bishop of Tarbes
little more need be added . A sen-
serve to show what our readers may
which meet him at every turn , he
Press , Rochdale , England .
( the diocese in which Lourdes is
years concerning Lourdes , but we
to Mary's Shrine . By Rev. T.
and loves ' Lourdes . But it is some-
book of devotion as well as a guide .
almost feels as if he were actually
studies the beautiful illustrations .
do not remember reading anything
thing more : for as one reads its
Much has been written of late
A New Guide
Lourdes and Its Miracles : A Guide
of the ' Beautiful Lady ; the more
will be painfully perceptible .
less rain within the following weeks .
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to St. Swithun and others of old , we should soon have an end of
We should , then , subject all such legends to a careful scrutiny ,
for the memory of our saint has been wronged in connecting him
way . I would recommend to our readers " Legends of the
dry St. Swithun's day has been frequently followed by more or
in the miracles of the earlier saints , between the traditions con-
names . Were the critical analysis the rev. author suggests applied
clearly where we should draw the line between fact and fiction
grew as it rolled along , and the " three black cows " " moral
Even then , though the 15th be a gala-day for Jupiter Pluvius ,
with an influence over climatic conditions , which he is
lished by Longmans . In this little volume is brought out
Saints : an Introduction to Hagiography , " by Rev. P. Delehaye ,
more realistic conception of the saints as they lived in the flesh .
great snow man to the little handful it originated in before it
translated from the French by Mrs. V. M. Crawford , and pub-
credited with having exercised oftentimes in a most arbitrary
proved , by observation at Greenwich for twenty years , that a
A. C.
cerning them and the legends that have grown around their
ve need not worry or allow our soul's serenity to be disturbed ,
104
y days ' rain or sunshine myth , and also a better and
are often than not , we shall be enabled to trace back the
em and the legends that have grown around their
104 .
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ing the debt on the new building .
for their kind efforts , the party ad-
ton , Hayes , Rigby , Ashe , Overs ,
approached by a flight of stone
on the last Sunday of May . At it
brated by Verv Rev. Fr. Malachv.
proved ecclesiastical style , in red .
be decided upon , in the shape of a
Pope and King , there was made a
laus , O.S.F.C. , of the Cowley Col-
pied the specially prepared throne
ley . Bishop of Birmingham , occu-
journed to the lawn , where a music
C.P. and Bernard . C.P. acting as
of Erdington . O.S.B. : V. Rev. Fr.
C.P. Provincial , assisted by Very
the Rector had thanked all sincerely
factory , and after the toasts of the
Brother L. Hayes , as chairman .
church . The new building was
nity . The whole is built in ap-
carried out by Brothers' Short . Graf-
opened with impressive ceremonial
brick with stone dressings : the ex-
Rev. Fr. Hilary , C.P. as deacon ,
lege , Oxford . ' After Mass the
Passion at a supper in the new re-
the housing of a community , and
and Rev. Fr. Kevin. O.P. as sub-
tension running from the side of
was preached by Rev. Fr. Stanis-
and on the second floor corridor ,
steps , are the choir for the devo-
so alterations had of necessity to
on the Gospel side of the altar .
solemnly blessed the new Retreat .
made the presentation on behalf of
attendants at the throne . Among
o'clock there was solemn High
too confined and inconvenient for
deacon . In the sanctuary , Dr. Its-
sanctuary were : - The Lord Abbot
addition are included a refactory
formal presentation of E,50 on be-
and Fr. Finbar ! C.P. The sermon
and sacristy on the ground floor ,
the priests also assisting in the
cal programme of great merit was
Canon McIntyre and Mrs. Felix ,
half of the Brothers towards reduc-
Alban , C.P. " Rector of Harborne ;
tions of the Fathers and cells for
much-needed extension . In the new
Mass . " Coram Episcopo , " cele-
the Brothers of the Passion . After
the several members of the commu-
Rev. Fr. Bonaventure , C.P. Vicar.
Bishop held a reception and also
the old house to the wall of the
On Thursday , June 8th , the Rec-
tended for monastic purposes - was
tor entertained the Brothers of the
Jottings .
1907 Forts
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( with Fr. Gabriel ) at Whitehead ,
around the interior of the church .
Office congratulated the members .
a very pleasing rendering of the
Octave of Corpus Christi . The
sided , and in his address after the
impossible . A fairly large congre .
almost constant rain made the
the irreligious and immoral litera-
that marked the Sunday within the
was preached by Father Joseph ,
last Sundays of May and brought
and suburbs . The central choir ,
Passion was recited in the church
usual procession in the open air
and a procession in honour of the
Benedictus . Father Gerald pre-
cal faith and bespoke their co-
nard . Co. Longford : Fr. Boniface
under the conductorship of Mr.
Edward ( Vicar ) gave a week's re-
gation , however , assembled for the
a strong evidence of their practi-
were present to add to the evening's
a sermon on the Blessed Eucharist
High Mass at 100 o'clock . The music
on their presence in such numbers .
Finbar , Raymund , and Mr. Francis '
a record attendance on those days
Fr. William at Warrenpoint , Co.
in the souls of the young in Ireland
ture which is working such havoc
June 8th ) the Grand Office of the
Clery , was in attendance and gave
evening devotion at 40clock , when
operation in the discouragement of
Several of the city and suburban
Down , and Ballvclare . Co. Antrim :
observed with due solemnity on the
FRS. Rector and Berchmans at Gra-
had a rude contrast in the weather
at Lancaster and Belfast : Mr. James
by the confraternities of the city
sacred music , noticeable especially
ing missions and retreats . Father
Blessed Sacramento was made
31st of May , there being solemn
treat at Whitehouse . Co. Antrim :
dered by the students' choir .
in the harmonised Te Deum and
and especially in Dublin to-day .
honour of our Blessed Lady on the
favoured the outdoor concessions in
absent during the month conduct-
appropriate to the Mass was ren-
second Thursday of the month
The beautiful weather which
Most of the Fathers have been
The feast of Blessed Gabriel was
mount Araus . Dublin . - On the
confraternities attended .
ewsbery . and MacKav in the order
mentioned . Rev. Frs. " Camillus ,
enjoyment .
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elsewhere throughout England , on
Rowbotham , who had been ' ailing
are glad to note , was attended by
the annual sermon in aid of the
people , who testified by their pre-
o'clock by the Rev. Father Richard .
for the beauty of the House of God .
children who came forward on that
solemnly on the Sunday within the
morning to receive the Bread of
ing sight to see the number of our
for a considerable time . After the
communion of the children , pre-
June 22nd , the day of the Corona-
place in the grounds of the monas-
4 o'clock , when a procession took
ceded by three days of special in-
at which " Rev. Fr. Urban preached
Mass celebrated for the repose of
throughout the day were made for
Mass was sung in Broadway , as
Altar Society . The collections
ship the Bishop . the midsummer
the same deserving purpose , and
were an index to our people's zeal
tion . Dinner and tea were provided
greater part of June on a three
most respected parishioners . Mrs.
a considerable number of our
her soul , she was laid to rest in the
exception of St. Anne's , all the
struction , took place on the Feast
By the arrangement of his lord-
Angels . The feast itself was kept
which she was held by all R.I.P.
Sacrament from the last Mass till
engaged in missionary work at
and Fr. Richard was the officiant
weeks' Mission in Castlepollard ,
the death of one of our oldest and
in these public marks of rejoicing
elorious weather . the annual Whit
tery . Fr. Urban again preached .
loved so well . Her funeral , as we
for all-comers by the local " Coro-
Fr. Rector was absent during the
of Corpus Christi . It was a consol-
Monday demonstration took place .
nation Festivities " Committee , and
little churchyard of the church she
this year in St. Helen's . With the
There was Exposition of the Blessed
Camlough . Co. Antrim . Both of
our people had their part .
sence the respect and esteem in
Co. Heath . Fr. Benedict also was
Octave . Mass was sung at ten
these Missions were very success -
By order of the Bishons . High
This month we have to chronicle
St. Anne's , Sutton , Lancs . - In
St. Saviour's . Broadway . Words
throughout .
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late recudescence of these effects
lish her thanks to Gemma Galgani
in honour of the Sacred Wounds of
cession of this servant of God . Our
for a cure attributed to the inter-
tion . but after a novena to Gemma
threatened to call for a fresh overa-
which necessitated an operation . A
Our Lord , all pain disappeared and
correspondent some years ago met
the sufferer is now in perfect health .
A Belfast reader asks us to pub-
with a serious accident , the effects of
Thanks to Gemma Galgani .
preached a short sermon suitable to
whole congregation . During the
charge of the arrangements . and
was formed , which advanced slowly
Sisters of the Convent and the
through the church and out into
Philip , assisted by Mrs. Louis and
the occasion , and then a procession
the grounds of the Retreat . First
Hyacinth , and followed by the
was sung by Mr. Louis at it o'clock .
noon the church was filled with a
came a cross-bearer and acolytes ,
large congregation , including many
a rich canopy by the Very Rev. Fr.
procession the choir sang the
then the children of the convent
At half-past three in the after-
proved himself a most efficient
non-Catholics . Father Stanislaus
Mayor of London , kindly took
then the Sacred Host borne under
school neatly dressed in white , with
Lauda Sign and other suitable
at the early Masses . Missa Cantata
Sir John Knill , Bart. ex-Lord
veils on their heads , four of whom
strewed flowers on the way . and
hymns . '
master of ceremonies .
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His Holiness Pope Pius X .
deliver him not up to the will of his enemies . '
( The Anniversary of whose Coronation is August 9 ) .
" May the Lord preserve him and prolong his life and make him happy on earth and
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Miscellaneous .
as many as 50,000 persons , Catholic and non-Catholic
" The dedication of the new monastery of the Passionist
days prior to the dedication , when the monastery was open to
On Sunday , May 14th. an interesting ceremony took place
bishop of Boston , in the presence of a very large number of the
clergy , secular and regular , and of the lady . During the few
erected under the patronage of Blessed Gabriel , was solemnly
at Brighton ( Boston , Mass. ) when the new Passionist monastery ,
the inspection of the public , it is said to have been visited by
Fathers at Brighton , says The Boston Pilot , " marks a further
rated by His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. O'Connell , Arch-
August , 1911 .
Vol. II . '
No. 4 .
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Rev. Edmund Hill , O.P.
By Magdalen Rock
gomery Carmichael
Miscellaneous .
MR. Clifford's Dinner Party .
poem .
Niccolini .
Monte Argentario . By Mont-
The Cradle of the Passionists :
THE Three Edens . Poem . By
A Passion Flower : Galileo
The First Sight of Cornwall .
A Passion Flower .
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shelter they will come from time to time , lawyer and physician ,
icent and human and only forgotten because they had become
in supplication to God for the distressed of the outer world .
The incense of prayer rose in the quiet of the midnight hour ,
sionists in the United States is situated . West Hoboken , " the
trade , and look for a season of peace and prayer . To its
ions of an anti-Christian civilization , ideals that were bene-
nonastery gates at morning and evening saw the assembling of
mite with other good works . And so in the days of old , the
he hills of Europe or nestle in the quiet valleys ; but the poor
and the refuge of the troubled . Within its walls self-sacrifice
and desolation dwell where once was life and cheerfulness and
and opportunity . It will also be a retreat where men may share
to the busv men who have grown weary of the sordidness of
for a time in the sweetness that comes of close communication
described it : " Up here on the heights is set a beacon light which
In the new monastery something of the kindly work of olden
as they will be in the newer and more really absorbing interests
he monastery had ever stood both as the sanctuary of prayer
body and blessed in soul . To-day the old monasteries still dot
the prayer that busy men without cannot cannot make for want of time
romespun and his sandalled feet , to lift up unsullied hands
twelt and guided the monk , aged or young , in his robe of
sitiating devotion , went silent labour and strict fasting .
ness many old ideals which had been swallowed up in the revolu-
gather no more at their doors , neither do their walls re-echo
ristas of city dwellings . As His Grace the Archbishop
with the calm solemn resonance of the ritual chant . Silence
in the bush of the twilight hour . And with prayer , as a pro-
with God . '
for a time impossible . In the history of the Christian Church
edifice rises upon a hill that dominates with its view the long
of their immortal souls .
days will be renewed , as much as the times and circumstances
they will forget for a time their cares and troubles , bound up
' It will be a home for the religious and a retreat for the lav-
the Evangelical percepts . Charity also towards others must
vard at West Hoboken , where the mother house of the Pas-
real happiness . '
step in the progress of Catholic ideals in New England . The
THE CROSS .
nan . In that it will realize in this age of money and selfish-
Another interesting ceremony took place a few days after-
will permit . Its walls will still invite the outer world , calling
The monastery will thus be a sanctuary of constant prayer ,
But prayer and labour and fasting are not enough to fulfil
activity .
he poor , who approached with hope and went away refreshed in
the gray of the dawn , in the brightness of the sunlight , and
will guide and direct thousands in the way of true living and
-10 .
richant and teacher , and in the calm and quiet of its retreat
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reconciled many of the English to Holy Church : among them
when , in the spirit of St. Paul of the Cross , he spent himself
founded at Tournai the first house of the Institute , after over-
gregation of the Passion and was raised to the priesthood .
That they all may be one , as thou Father in me and I in thee ,
Passionists established themselves at West Hoboken in April .
tribulation comforted also Dominic , who , with tears of joy ,
pany of the Cardinals of the Most Holy Catholic Church .
Afterwards , however , being called by God he entered the Con-
that they also may be one in us " John xvii . 21 ) .
Mgr. Falconio , Apostolic Delegate to the United States , cele-
God a right to the title , Venerable .
1861 , and their progress has kept pace with the progress of what
he betook himself to Belgium by order of his superiors and
discharged many important offices in his Congregation , in 1840
Coming to England two years later he laboured for full seven
Antonia Pacelli , he was born at Viterbo in the year 1702 , and
Miscellaneous .
years with incredible devotion , both in founding new Retreats .
of his Congregation and in establishing missions and schools ,
in order that the desire of Christ Our Lord might be fulfilled :
name of Christ : but He who comfortable His servants in every
by many Bishops and other Church dignitaries . The
tion by the observance of a " Religious Day . " The Right Rev.
ersary of its incorporation as a municipality with a four days '
sionists in that town , and the Fathers took part in the celebra-
coincide with the golden jubilee of the foundation of the Pas-
of God , Father Dominic of the Mother of God , Professed
his distinguished merits , raised to be one of the exalted com-
reputation for sanctity . The son of Joseph Barberi " and
celebration , beginning on June 1st . ' The event happened to
the Most Holy Cross and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ .
Concerning the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant
nearly life lived in the humble condition of a husbandman .
argest town in the United States . " observed the fiftieth anni-
in these pages , which gives Father Dominic of the Mother of
tant municipalities in the United States .
Below we give a translation of the decree already referred to
of God died at Reading in England , with a great
coming with a truly courageous mind many serious obstacles .
During that period he suffered many grave affronts for the
the celebrated John Newman , who was afterwards , on account of
V the 21st of August , 1849 , Father Dominic of the Mother
Decree .
nd was spent for souls , especially among the English . Having
ras once a small , unknown village into one of the most impor-
Priest of the Congregation of Discalced Clerks Regular
ted Pontificial High Mass , and the sanctuary was occupied
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Rites to Our Most Holy Lord , Pope Pius X. , His Holiness
Father Dom. Alexander Verde , Promoter of the Holy Faith ,
mentioned , proposed the following question for discussion :
dinal Powers and after hearing by voice and writing the Rev.
ratified and approved the receipt of the said Sacred Congrega-
Whether the Commission for the introduction of the Cause
of Sacred Rites : when , at the instance of the Rev. Father
under consideration and to the effect in question should be
of the Congregation of Rites , after the report of the said Car-
gation of Clerks Regular of the Most Holy Cross and Passion ,
Gregory of the Virgin of Sorrows , of the Congregation of the
Orders and Congregations , the undersigned Cardinal Prefect
tion , and at the same time designed to sign with his own hand
having carefully considered all things , were of opinion that a
Cross and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ , and having regard
THE CROSS .
the Commission for the Introduction of the Cause of Beatifica-
Dominic of the Mother of God Professed Priest of the Congre-
to the postulatory letters of many Most Reverend Archbishops
signed ? " And the Most Eminent and Most Reverend Fathers
of the S. Congregation of Rites and Relator of the said Cause ,
undersigned Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of
in the ordinary meeting held at the Vatican on the date below
tion and Canonization of the Venerable Servant of God ,
duly instituted and the result transmitted to the Congregation
rescript should be prepared to the effect : " That the Commission
should be signed if it were pleasing to His Holiness . " The
30th day of May , 1911 .
the usual canonical inquiry concerning the same renown was
of Our Lord Jesus Christ .
After his death , as the renown of his sanctity daily increased ,
A report of these things having been afterwards made by the
and Bishops , as well as of Most Reverend Generals of Religious
The 14th day of June , 1911 .
# Peter La Fontaine , Bp. of Carystus ,
Secretary .
l. #
Prefect of the S. Cong. of Rites .
BR. Sebastian Cardinal Martinelli ,
119
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You are both young , and both Catholics , thank God ! ' Helen's
charm to a face sufficiently attractive .
father spoke of such a marriage on his death-bed . And my
she's under my guardianship till she's twenty-five . And it is
He might have truthfully added that he had no desire to wed
the engagement at the dinner party on Tuesday . The young
Helen and her notion of entering a convent ! Luckily
people of the present day know a great deal more than their
own heart is set on it , though possibly you'll tell me that is no
reason why you should ask Helen to be your wife :
Two of the younger generation were at that instant deplor-
tune and Clifford Hall estate is one of the best in the country .
cult to reason with , since he was the possession of an irascible
Helen Lisle , good and beautiful as the girl was : but his great-
ng Mr. Clifford's physical condition and his determination to
Clifford's health is so unsatisfactory , and so he grows more
that you two shouldn't marry ? Helen possesses a moderate for-
I'll settle the matter once and for all . ' he remarked to him-
have them united in the bonds of matrimony .
B me , " Jem Clifford said with some impatience in his
temper and an unsound heart .
uncle , Arthur Clifford , of Clifford Hall , was a gentleman diffi-
pure obstinacy on Jem's part . But I'll settle it . I'll announce
varned Jem that excitement or annoyance was bad for his
Jem entered the library .
66 DUT I'm quite certain that Helen doesn't wish to marry
Jem Clifford nodded .
elders . '
hopeful concerning his scheme daily . It is rather vexations .
Ion't like to insist on entering Saint Catherine's while poor Mr.
Mr. Clifford's Dinner Party .
It is altogether too ridiculous ! " Helen Lisle said . " I
patient .
The speaker lifted the newspaper he had been reading when
That very day the doctor in attendance on Mr. Clifford had
he commented , and Miss
teeth that added a fresh
jem began .
we should both like to-oblige .
Certainly not . '
I rather wish I were not his heir . "
" Nonsense ! " the elder man broke in . " What reason is there
" Hadn't it .
Verv good of you , I'm sure , " Mr. Clifford snapped . " Now
I'm withdrew , and Mr. Clifford gave a faint churchle .
you ; but-
that I have put my views clearly before you , you can go .
Then , how can you tell ?
Jem made an negative gesture ,
er be postponed for a week or two ? '
tone . '
Lisle laughed , and showed a row of
Clifford's face grew red .
means . Certainly not . '
It is rather vexatious . '
Mr. Clifford demanded ; and , as
he hesitated .
No , no , ' I am objected . we should both like to-oblige
hopeful concerning his scheme daily .
means .
" By no .
Have you asked her ? " I
you ; but - , " he hesitated .
" But about the dinner party , sir . " Jem said .
Oh , one understands - " Jem began ,
Have you asked her ? " Mr. Clifford demanded ; and , as
Nonsense ! " the elder man broke in . "
' But about the dinner party , sir . ' I am said . " Hadn't it
What reason is there
and so he grows more
113 .
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Their own baby died , and Mrs. Neville was in terrible distress
death . Mrs. Neville took charge of the baby girl and in tend-
fright and exhaustion , and never recovered her reason till her
over the loss . Indeed , she was almost at the point of death
the siege began . The poor woman was out of her mind with
Ledbury , dropped in to inquire for Mr. Clifford , and in the
She is staying with Lady Ledbury for a day or two .
Helen's desire seemed to be realised . When good-natured
Helen looked grave for a moment . Then she smiled .
gets excited and annoyed if his plans are in any way thwarted . "
The following day one of the neighbours , a certain Lady
Lady Ledbury introduced her young guest to Mr. Clifford he
didn't know they were friends , but they are , " Helen went on
when a servant with a baby escaped from Lucknow just before
By the bye , I believe she is not Colonel Neville's daughter . '
say he might be some minutes late . "
I hope Mr. Clifford may take a fancy to her for all our sacks . "
No , " Jem answered . " She is but an adopted daughter .
Now I must make preparations for this dinner party . " I never
course of conversation she remarked that she had a young
great harm . The guests are all old friends and neighbours . '
accompany her hostess to dinner next day , and the informal
vial remark Mr. Clifford paid no need , but asked suddenly :
jem made a rueful face .
Clare . Inquiries were made later , but her parents were not
How very sad ! " Clare said .
It must all come right in the end , " she said hopefully .
clonel Neville and his wife were in India during the Mutiny .
knew Mr. Clifford so keen over any social function before
Poor Arthur and poor Cecilia too ! " Lady Ledbury re-
invitation was accepted .
So that you could marry Clare Neville forthwith , " she said .
ing it she regained her health and strength . That baby was
ment , and then he had this attack , so I had to keep silent . " He
THE CROSS .
friend staying with her .
ter . " But , of course , you'd never guess . Clare Neville ! "
You must pardon an old man , my dear , " he said , " but you
her hand in both his own .
gazed at the girl for a moment or two in silence , and then took
marked . " They both died during the Mutiny - the Indian
Miss Neville took a seat beside the host , and made some tri-
Ledbury , " I mean Arthur's my son's wife .
discovered . '
is likely to be kept waiting . Colonel Pound sent a message to
her he would soon give his consent to your marriage with her . '
ir. Clifford promptly petitioned that Miss Neville should
are very like some one I once knew , " the speaker turned to I
Sit down , my dear . " Mr. Clifford said to the girl . " Dinner
Do you know who is coming to dinner ? " Helen asked Jem
' She is a Miss Neville , a charming girl , " the lady said , and
" Nor I , " Jem agreed . " Well , I suppose it won't do him any
Clare is a lovely girl , " Helen said . " If your uncle knew
' But he won't know her . I meant to tell him of our engage
Mutiny , Clare . " the lady addressed the young girl .
Clare is a lovely girl , " Helen said .
Nor I , " Jem agreed .
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to the satisfaction of a very hard-headed old lawyer's but Mr.
was quite demented , I believe , and could give no very satisfac-
day was hurried on so that Helen Lisle might act as bridesmaid .
nention Saint Catherine's convent and her desire for a religious
you know . Colonel Neville and his wife were in India during
Lucknow . She said my parents were dead , but the poor woman
pensation necessary owing to their kinship , and the wedding-
MR. Clifford's dinner party .
assembled his dinner party ; and when Helen Lisle ventured to
many years have come and gone , a very true and sincere friend -
was Clare Clifford , and that conviction made him a much more
reasonable person to deal with . The momentous discovery
ife she was listened to with patience by her guardian .
ship exists between Mrs. James Clifford , of Clifford Hall , and
It was some time afterwards that this fact was duly verified
took me for her daughter , and I never knew the want of either ,
Don't think me rude , please .
between her and Jem wouldn't be undesirable . You see , " Mr.
vrought golden chain .
Mrs. Neville's . I am only Colonel Neville's adopted daughter ,
mother's , you are my grand-daughter ! '
Clifford added , " you don't want to marry him . '
Where did you get that rocket and chain that you wear ?
' It was my mother's . " the girl said gently . " Oh. no not
Magdalen Rock .
Little difficulty was experienced in obtaining the dis-
Mother Mary Benedict , a holy run of the Benedictine Order .
Helen smiled .
Clare is my grand-daughter , as I am certain she is , a match
father or mother .
ew weeks before coming to a decision . By , the bye , Helen ,
I bought this jacket for Arthur's wife - far my son's wife
The following week she entered Saint Catherine's : and , though
Neville ? " Mr. Clifford asked excitedly .
took it .
wish to marry me . And I rather fancy he wishes to marry
Well , well , " that gentleman said ,
Clare lifted her hand to her neck and touched the curiously-
em and Clare seem to be very good friends . '
The marriage between the pair came off in a couple of months .
quite banished from his mind the purpose for which he had
Oh , yes . I am quite , quite sure . ' And if this jacket was your
clare . "
pose there are such things as vocations . However , we'll wait a
" Would you mind letting me look at the rocket . Miss
had terrible Mutiny , and a native nurse carried me away from
No , of course , not , " Clare answered .
torv account of me . Mrs. Neville's baby had died , and she
" Very good , indeed . "
Most decidedly not , " Helen laughed . "
Neville ? " Mr. Clifford asked excitedly
Clifford had been convinced from the first that Clare Neville
Then , Mr. Clifford , prepared to burn his boats . " then if
mclasped the chain , and held out the locket . Mr. Clifford
" Most decidedly not , " Helen laughed . " And I am doesn't
" Here it is . "
" Well , well . " that gentleman said , " I don't know . I sup
she .
pose there are such things as vocations .
And Jem doesn't
ilir .
However , we'll wait a
You see , " Mr.
Mr. Clifford .
I don't know . ' I sup-
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St. Paul of the Cross .
other day , as it seems , when we are talking of a fully canonised
the future Passionist habit , and he obtained the leave of his
is careful to tell us was not a corporal vision , " ma in Dio " - of
" Reproduced from " In. Tuscany , " by arrangement with the author and
Genoa , and died at Rome on the 18th October , 1775 , only the
born on the 3rd January , 1694 , at Ovada , in the Republic of
Messrs . Burns & Oates , to both of whom we make grateful acknowledgment ,
In 1720 he had , in his native place , a vision-which he
possibility of following the genesis and growth of a Legend ,
The Cradle of the Passionists .
Monte Argentario . "
of testing relics , and of verifying miracles . Paolo Francesco
By Montgomery Carmichael .
sainly founder lived so near our own times , that we
Danei , known to all the world as St. Paul of the Cross , was
approach it with more than usual curiosity , for we see here the
' HE famous Passionist Order is of so recent institution , its
116 .
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and individually may hold no property ; unlike Monks and
Friars , they take simple and not solemn vows . Clerks Regular
follower , save his younger brother , Giovan Battista : humanly
have the essentials of all other Orders , and yet differ from all
Religious Congregation . Unlike Monks , but like most Friars .
keep alive in the heart of man the Passion of the Lord Jesus
rugged mountain to pray in secret , he was suddenly illuminated
common man . Paolo Danei encountered all the hostility ,
St. Leonard of Port Maurice , St. Alphonsus Liguori , and
the following year that Paul had collected a few followers , all
years in a tumble-down hermit's cell , practising every austerity
all Advent and Lent ; make a free use of the discipline and the
sanority , sweetness , simplicity , patience , and steadfastness of
persons , but , as far as I know , only three other canonised Saints :
was finished , the Saint working at it with his own hands like a
no property ; the latter simple vows , or no vows at all , and may
Christ . St. Paul of the Cross has not only founded a new
follower , to submit his Rule to Innocent XIII , and on the sea
for he was not even a priest at the time , and had not a single
dreams . Here he and his brother Giovan Battista lived some
off Monte Argentario . He came ashore , and , climbing up the
of the Most Holy Cross and Passion of Jesus Christ . They
they are discalced ; unlike both Monks and Friars , they are not
founders of Orders . And he had all the virtues , all the
with the conviction that he was destined by Almighty God to
not until 1727 that they were ordained priests : it was not until
secular priests : the former take solemn vows , and may hold
of whom fell away from him , discouraged by the severity of
They are neither Monks , nor Friars , nor Clerks Regular , nor a
midnight for Matins ; go barefoot ; fast three days a week , and
tonsured ; like Monks and Friars , they say their Office in Choir ,
hold property in a restricted sense . Unlike any other Order .
besides the usual three vows , the Passionist takes a fourth : to
St. Benedict Joseph Labre , in whose canonisation the Church
in 1867 . The eighteenth century has produced many holy
he set out by command of his Bishop for Rome , still without a
The life of the Passionists is very austere . ' They rise at
the legendary Saint . He was beatified in 1852 , and canonised
of the future institution , almost by inspiration it would seem .
The cradle of the Passionists .
has exalted the most object poverty .
the of the Order is : the Congregation of the Discalced Clerks
Bishop to wear this habit . In the same year he wrote the Rule
Religious Order : he has instituted a new order of Religious .
Passionist " is but a popular designation ; the full style and
found here and not elsewhere the new Religious Order of his
syage from Civitavecchia his ship was became for some days .
and Religious Congregations say their Office in private link
the life . ' And it was not until 1737 that the present Retres
sing , such an Order seemed a dream impossible . In 1/21
greatest " Saint " of them all perhaps the obscure mendican
th of clergy and lady , which was the lot of the legendary
the flesh , and cultivating every virtue of the spirit . It was
fers to an extent that makes it impossible to classify them .
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I'Inghilterra , preghiamo per l'Inghilterra
listingwishes their habit from all others is the Passionist " badge
had almost died out of his Order at the end of the century . but
a Passionist , and compelling one to identify him a mile away .
was shown in nothing so much as in his love of the distant ,
urther action . The Passionist habit is of a course black stuff .
and consists of a tunic ( not cassock ) taken in at the waist by a
black leathern girdle , and a black cloak worn out of doors and
foot outside Italy ; I doubt if he had ever spoken to an English-
man ; I doubt if reading or study or other definable circum-
Friary . The Passionists usually build their Retreats on hills :
out in white celluloid on a black ground , surmounted by a white
out in quite a remarkable manner , giving instant distinction to
And it proved to be no lying vision . ' The thought of England
siretta ; out of doors the silk hat of a secular priest . But what
only , not on the cloak . The head of a Passionist house is a
simplicity and the Faith that moves mountains . His simplicity
descendants , Father Dominic of the Mother of " God ( 1702-
Cross , and bearing in capital " letters the words , I'Esu XPI
every day in saying Mass : he stirred up others to pray for
1849 ) , Humblest and simplest of men , the son of poor peasants
was the great desire of his life . " Ah ! I'mghilterra ,
in public occasions . In Choir their headyear is the modern
The lay brothers are dressed exactly like the Fathers , save that
England getting into his thoughts . He remembered England
mind was full of England , and the desire for her conversion
n pale , the two other in saltire . This badge flashes and shines
and by his sanctity and moving simplicity attracted some of
they do not wear the biretta , and bear the badge on the tunic
to give missions and retreats , to serve in prisons and hospitals ,
between action and contemplation : they go forth into the world
a Dio , he used always to say when his sons spoke to him of the
fixed to both tunic and mantle . It consists of a large heart cut
itself is called a Retreat , not a Monastery , or a Convent , or a
simplicity was one of Paul Danei's chief characteristics ,
nebulous , heretical realm of Great Britain . ' He had never set
among us in 1841 , founded a Passionist Retreat at Aston Hall ,
pathetic struggles with the rebellious English tongue . came
his love for England was revived in one of his spiritual
ever on his lips . He could not kneel down to pray without
conversion of England .
and return home again to prepare themselves in silence for
said to the Fathers about him ; " my Religious in England . "
Rector not a Prior , or a Superior , or a Guardian . ' The house
One day , after having celebrated Mass . he was unusually
most Londoners are familiar with the great dome of St.
of the Patrimony , who , after unheard-of difficulties and most
England . But his action was limited to prayer : Lasciamo fare
oseph's Retreat , the Passionist House on Highgate Hill .
PASSIO , below which are three nails interlaced , the central nail
stance had anything to do with it-but certain it is that his
bright and happy . " Oh , what have I seen this morning ! " he
cilicium : and observe long silences . Their life
cilicium ; and observe long silences .
Their life is divided .
1957 58 .
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THE CRADLE OF THE PASSIONISTS .
died so recently as 1862 , and has already authoritatively been
modern sanctity . The bulk of the Christian world is becoming
frankly sinful : the modern with a high religious aim fears
Church such men as Newman and Dalgairns , and clothing many
English Passionists . The Congregation has now four Retreats
was a young student of theirs . Gabriele dell' Addolorata , who
feared those of the household of Dominion . He has no
more with the habit , as , for instance , George Ignatius Spencer ,
in England , two in Ireland , one in Scotland , and six in the
many of those who bear his name as much as the early Christians
save that it was lived with Christ in God . That is the note of
United States . " ... The Order can moreover boast of the
Itast Servant of God raised to the Altars of the Church . This
the great minds among the Tractarians , receiving into the
of the noble house of Spencer , a future Provincial of the
the ancient Pagan world , pleasure-loving , unbelieving ,
red the Venerable . Of his life there is nothing to relate
119 .
int of God raised to the Altars of the Church . This
in Ireland , twelve in the United States .
of whom she possesses some relics .
ascent-a day of premature heat in early June-I noticed that
feet ) , and it is a long hot walk from Orbetello to the base of the
Margaret of Italy has a great devotion to the Venerable Gabriel ,
convenient catacombs in which to hide his saintly aims : Christ
eloquently breaches what I have here but faintly indicated con-
Monte Argentario and the retreat of the Passionists .
Gabriel now in use among the Faithful . If it is a fancy picture ,
It is a steep climb to the Retreat on Monte Argentario ( 1, 100
it is a very effigies . A veritable Passion Flower he seems with
that sweet face and dropping form , and the whole picture
" These figures require correction . There are six Retreats in England , three
mules and donkeys to do the rest . On the occasion of my first
cerning the peculiar characteristics of the modern Saint . Queen
is his all-sufficient catacomb , and hence the very spiritual quality
of modern saintliness . I possess the sumtime of the Venerable
tain . But one can drive to the ascent and arrange for
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I drank deep at the cool fountain which lies over against it .
heat of the benignant sun , the sweet and pungent odours of
walk , and ever such an aromatic mountain : drawn forth by the
my destination , and are knocking at the door of the Retreat ,
Ious fountain of which I have read in the modern Legend , sprung
laugh about it .
recalled without any wonder that this must be that very miracle -
founder's holy brother .
myrtle , rosemary , wild thyme , and wornwood " fill the whole
presently appeared , followed by the same lay brother bearing
had a man has no firm faith in his religion until he is able to
air and refresh the jaded senses . But I was not sorry to reach
me all the way up to the Novitiate , quite a mile higher up the
reception-room , lined with hard straw-bottomed chairs . Its walls
St. Paul had not done for his mountain what St. Patrick did for
took me into the library and let me turn over the books : he took
back in delight at the sight of a stranger : " Passi , passi-venya ,
spots where Paul Danei used to pray and meditate and chastise
his island : a number of comfortable , sleepy , repellant-but
a decanter of wine and a caraffe of the miraculous water .
So keen was my thirst , so exquisite the refreshment , that I
quoting another Paul much greater than the Paul of Monte
upon the decorter .
and crashed into the underwood at my coming . ' ' His a lovely
way down the long corridor . I was shown into a bare little
eat with us , I hope ? '
Generals and Servants of God . A charming old Religious
his flesh a little more than a hundred years ago . And he took
showed me letters and pictures and relics of the founder : he
Argentario .
You are very good , Father , " I replied .
did as I was bid , and then he took me into the church and
immediately it rushed into my mind that I had somewhere read
from the earth at the prayer of Giovan Battista , the holy
a perspiration ( sedata ) as you have . "
Medical vino utere brother stomachum tum " ( " Use a little
quite harmless-snakes dragged their slow lengths up the banks
covered with a few rude prints and lithographs of Passionist
tario ! Welcome to our modest Retreat ! You will rest and
wine for thy stomach's sake " ) , he rejoined good-naturally ,
The door was opened to me by a lay brother . ' He started
I have already refreshed myself at the spring , " said I .
tone up before the dinner-hour in the calm assurance of receiv-
I will most willingly rest with you . '
But first you must refresh yourself , " he said , with his hand
I am an old hand in the exploration of convents , and had
venge ! " he cried in a sort of rupture of pleasure , leading the
langerous to drink freely of water when one has made so great
" Welcome ! " cried the old man , " welcome to Monte Argen-
His eyes twinkled with no sort of annoyance or reproof , and
" That was imprudent , " he answered with concern . "
But if " His miraculous - " I hazards ,
e out into the orchard and the woods and showed me different
' It is .
ing this invitation .
ne this invitation . ' You are very good , Father , " I replied .
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account . My first
I have eaten , a novice or a father reads from a pulpit , and eats
allowed to imitate the Community . In other Refectories where
Community in the
this afterwards in recreation , and said that it struck me as a
long line , interrupting the reader in his meal : nav , often at the
strong red wine which did not go the round of the long tables .
very moment of a contemplated mouthful . I remarked upon
ite at peace and leisure after the reading was over . " Now ,
with tasty dishes .
reading of a book , and reads until the Father Rector rings a
vretch ( il noveretto ) probably gets his food cold . " So difficult
bare boards ; they
of , while they
begged that they
the lake , and the two strange fantastic strips of sandy soil that
be in the middle of his plate of rice , and so it comes down the
tasted not : and
heir own life , or how great their sacrifice , or how humiliating to
of which they
might be allowed .
shot forth upon its tongue of fertile land into the middle of
while they them-
much severe penance than with other Orders , where the reader
commonest crock-
aloud , and in the observance of this silence , at least , I was
There is strict silence in the Refectory , save for the reading
used mugs of
t is to make Italian Religious understand the sublimities of
they laid a table-
to " eat with the
granted , but as to
Passionists . The student at the end of the table begins the
would make no
embraced and circumscribed the vast expense of smooth still
his own meal in peace after the rest have done . Not so with the
bler to drink out .
with my dessert
ery ; I was served .
Referctory , and I
bell , when the book is passed on to the next in order , who will
with their leaves in the shape of a nosegay , I was treated to a
hill , where I could look down upon the russet town of Orbetello .
say-ma no , ma no , " came the gentle answer . " for the poor
request was
I begged that I
selves ate off the
THE CRADLE OF THE PASSIONISTS .
difference on my
gave me a ' tumi-
cover for me ,
water .
Blessed Gabriel .
of cherries , medlars , raw peas , and strawberries tied up
the second-well ,
121 .
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Clerks of the Most Holy Cross and Passion of the Redeemer .
rowed , then and there , God willing , that it should not be long
a simple man of God , bent above all things upon alleviating
seen that with my own eyes - and , together , Faith and Sanctity
and in haste I made ready for the long night journey . But I
Romans ; the Goths and the Vandals ; feudal lords of the
and all their machinations , " consists in a holy scheme , ancient
as the Church itself , to beguile men into those paths of morality
the lot of his fellows , anxious in all things to make plain the
ind plving them with questions about the local traditions , they
slopes of the mountain side . The Etruscans had been here ; the
he Faith was making in the former Isle of Saints .
like the baseless fabric of a vision . " But the strenuous work of
about " Inchillerra " and " el"Inglesi . " and the progress that
Hansburg ; the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies ; the short-lived
ere I returned to study History in the old States of the
Empire , too , and Abbots in commendism . The Republic of
mysterious ways of God with the children of men , that
side of it . For Faith was not dead , nor Sanctity - I had just
would continue to engender Love which makes possible the life
Siena had been here ; the Spanish Monarchy ; the House of
Praesidia , and Religion in the quiet Retreat of the Discalced
other States , yet other Governments , crumbled into dust by the
which of themselves lead to the supreme and final good .
mwittingly , much food for the mind , as I descended the sleep
Tuscany . All these had been here ; all these had faded away
I was admitted to their hour's recreation after dinner , and
remained , that flourished , that was vigorous as when it first
had come again upon the community until eventide . I rose to
go , and bid an affectionate farewell to my gentle , kindly ,
they are engaged in a " plot " I The only " plot " of theirs ,
THE CROSS .
ously making Rosaries and , in turn , " questioning me eagerly
that is , and Hope which makes paramount the life to come .
I was a traveller in a hurry to catch the express northwards ,
ve sat together in the common room , I talking about the Order
I had crossed the long causeway , and was already in the town .
us worldlings their noble example ; they themselves , for all
heir supernatural aims , are the most natural and simple beings
A bell announced that recreation was over and that silence
in the universe . And yet I have read in the newspapers that
ingdom of Etruria ; the French Empire ; the Grand Duchy of
Faith and Sanctity , together - But a truce to meditations .
began , that would remain in one form or another , while yet
generous hosts . ' They had given me food for the body , and ,
122 .
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out a torrent of threats and reproaches on the head of the un-
laugh him out of the idea : this failing , she enlarged upon the
mother was the first he approached and she began by trying to
the Passion . He was told that he was too young and must wait
necessary . I have thought the whole thing out . " To approach
light and guidance , and after nine days of prayer and penance ,
At last his perseverance was rewarded and the Provincial agreed
returned again and again to the monastery to renew his request .
o fill his thoughts . He felt the stirrings of a religious vocation
sionist . He sought the advice of his confessor and received
We are creatures of custom ; I would walk bare-foot on ice if
hat " after his first Communion he became especially fervent . "
so he asked permission to make a novena to the Holy Spirit for
Father Provincial to admit him as a postulant for the habit of
that an interior voice called him to be a religious and a Pas-
decidedly supernatural bent than ever . And whereas before he
o them . " But something less romantic than this now began
his son's purpose stood firm , he burst into a fury and poured
spent in the church : pravers before and after study , and study
this not , after all , be a subtle temptation of the Evil One ?
sented himself at the Retreat of Sant' Angelo and begged the
he was quite another boy ' : and his brother Conrad tells us
recommended his cause to God and the Blessed Virgin and
tself transformed into " prayer : his whole life took a more
not . He had an answer to everything : and to this last said .
received Our Lord for the first time in the Blessed Sacrament
On his return home a great deepening of piety was noticed in
parents' consent . ' This was not so easily obtained . ' His
treated the idea at first as a mere childish whim : but when
A Passion Flower :
o materialize and to take definite and practical shape . " Oh I
surrounded by such a vast crowd and standing there preaching
Galileo . " After his first Communion . " in his mother's words .
Galileo Maccolini .
he fine life of a missionary . " he had been used to saw . " I
(1882-1897 . ) .
vish I could go to the Indies ! ' How happy I should be to
usterity of the Passionist life - the sandalled feet and what
is father was a more serious matter . The good man
to receive him into the preparatory school provided he had his
rely been a dreamer of high things , his dreams now began
Mass : frequent Confession and Commission : ' long hours
east another year . Going away sad but not discouraged he
ing convinced that the call was indeed from God , he pre-
agement . But his soul was torn with doubts . ' Might
ach the Faith to others ! Sometimes I imagine myself
is soul . It had seemed to him , indeed , at the moment when
V.
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reception into the Congregation of the Passion : and , in fact , he
of the life led by Passionists , concluded with an appeal that he
saint , and on Galileo's next visit to the Retreat of Sant' Angelo
rimself full of devotion , humility , obedience . He was modest ,
head " ; and when the latter , after a long lecture on the rigours
rimself and to shine in the practice of every virtue . He showed
ments of my heart during these most happy days when I am-
and whom he loved so clearly . But her death was that of a
would wait at least for a year or two till he had gathered more
answer : " This is my idea , and no one will put it out of my
partory school for the education of youths destined for the
way for his own departure to the novitiate . In a few days he
pointed to a Bible text therein quoted . Father Pacificus looked ,
was in company with his father to make arrangements for his
his old teacher , Father Pacificus , were asked to reason with him
is old , he will not depart from it . '
the neighbourhood of Rome , where the Passionists keep a pre-
prospect of return .
cede with Our Lady to soften his father's heart and smooth the
prayer , and exact in every detail of the common observance .
location he had in view . ' His life at Rocca di Papa may be
he expressed his intention of praying to her that she might inter-
set out from Capranica in March , 1895 , for Rocca di Papa in
to his wishes , though Galileo's health seemed to be breaking
bitter grief of his parents at his departure from home with no
long been my desire to be sent to the novitiate , and thanks be to
the death of his cousin . Amabile , to whom he owed so much
has obtained the grace . When he came to the Retreat again it
and obliging to his companions , diligent in study , fervent in
the dispositions of his soul : " See me at last satisfied ! . It had
Retreat : " Niccolini very soon began to give a good account of
sidered by his superiors sufficiently advanced to enter upon his
strength of body , Galileo silently opened a pious book and
months spoke not a word to Galileo . The boy's uncle , and finally
His progress in study , as well as in the virtues proper to his
less , and in his trance-like joy he hardly seemed to realise the
summed up in these words of his spiritual director in that
THE CROSS .
God I have now attained it to my very great content . Yes , my
and read : " A young man according to his way , even when he
dear father and mother , I have no words to express the senti-
Lucca , he wrote to his parents the following letter which mirrors
with all earnestness to apply himself to preparing for the great
But his parents showed no sign of relating in their opposition
From the day on which he first entered the school he began
tate , was so rapid that in little more than a year he was con-
A few days after his arrival at the novitiate house , near
returned to Sant'Angelo with the joyous message : Our Lady
novitiate . '
happy boy . Then he sank into sullen silence and for three
Order . His delight on the attainment of his desire was bound -
under the strain . At this time a fresh sorrow came to him in
on the folly of his intention . For the former he had but one
nortified , recollected , respectful towards his superiors , affable
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Went up above into the sun and wind
The First Sight of Cornwall .
The echoing sweetness of a silver horn .
A roar of voices , and swelled faintly out
And Iseult , timing of the tapestries ,
an politician .
The drowsy steersman gave a sudden stout ,
Up to the widefung doorway , whence King Mark
And stood above the prow , and , from behind ,
Ablaze with colour : all bestrown with flowers
To watch the vessel wallowing in the seas ,
Bent his broad bows upon their labouring barque .
She saw Tintagel , with the crowded quay
And futtering pennons , went the winding way
As on the bitter blowing brine was borne
So , written with the change of sun and showers ,
The first sight of Cornwall .
( To be continued . )
of Our Lord Jesus Christ . '
In truth this devout and holy Retreat has made a most obvious
surrounding it that it makes a charming sight . And the holy
one with devotion and sanctity . I am now about to begin the
describe . It has been my home for only five days : but I am
a pretty hill and stands out so beautifully among the forests
above measure content to have found in it all that I desire and
posed to put on the sacred black of St. Paul of the Cross in
beginning that life to which I had so long most ardently aspired .
spiritual exercises in preparation for my reception of the holy
habit on , I hope , the 9th of May . I trust that God Who has
thus far so mercifully assisted me will be pleased to come to
my aid during these days especially , so that I may be well dis-
more : for the silence and solitude of this Retreat inspire
perpetual mourning for the most sorrowful Passion and Death
125 .
is raised in the heart as one enters it are not easy to
on' upon me . Picture it to yourselves : It is built upon
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breathing purity , telling of Heaven , and infusing peace .
New Eve with second Adam Crucified :
st led , in the dark night , across the bleak wilderness ; guide
THE CROSS .
And asthro' Eve in Adam we had died ,
Eternal ; not like earthly beauty , dangerous to look upon ,
Else had our Foe his conquest half maintained :
And seemsly was it when , together tried ,
Bloom'd the first Eden not with Man alone ,
Then how shall not the Paradise regained
Thro' Mary was our loss , in Christ , undone .
Each virginal body , by the grave disown'd ?
rarbinger of day ! O hope of the pilgrim ! lead us as thou
Both risen , both ascended-unprofaned
They fell together - for the two were one .
on to Jesus ; guide us home . Cardinal Newman .
On Calvary stood the Mother by the Son ;
The primal ruin been but half atoned .
Tu et Arca sanctificationis tune . Ps. 131 . "
like the morning star which is thy emblem , bright and musi-
Though and the Ark which Thou hast sanctified . '
# Ascend , O Lord , into the rest :
The Three Edens .
hy very face and form , sweet Mother , speak to us of the
Ascende , Domine , in requiem team :
Edmund Hill , C.P.
But Woman , equal Woman , at his side :
Behold its Eve beside her Adam chroned :
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with medicinal herbs , we sold to the shepherds in the vicinity .
treason of his companion , opened his whole soul to him and
nor I , to whom she related his words , could understand the drift
as a matter of Christian duty , but also because he began to
acknowledged that he , too , was a Christian . He went so far as
He could no longer harbour any doubt that Libyus was , like
himself , a Christian . The old man suffered patiently , waiting
Clement lavished attention on his fellow-captive , not only
if his discourse . He lived some distance off , and , as he had
They gave us in return milk and honey , without which our food
invited her to pay him a visit , I brought her to his house , which
secret of Lucius's hiding-place . He composted himself towards
together , Clement , simple as he was and unsuspicious of the
He gradually warned out of the unsuspecting Clement the
if I could possibly trace the child's parents . The news , how-
complained continually of his rheumatic pains , which , he said ,
and kindly . He spoke to her of a new religion , but neither she
I was always thinking of going down into the valley to see
were in possession of the entire district , making slaves of all
ing hills . She knew how to weave baskets of straw , and these ,
on whom they could lay hands .
the youth as an affectionate father , and at his repeated requests
The astute and will pagan took advantage of this confidence .
vere no tidings of the stranger arrested with them .
the instinctive repugnance he had felt towards him .
spent a few hours each day in gathering
When we entered we found him seated , surrounded by a
a cell of the Tullian prison . Libyus shared his cell , and
One day the little Lois , while wandering along the pleasant
was a rough hut hidden among some ancient Oaks .
grew up a strong and healthy child . Her favourite pastime
he gave him the following account of Lois :
brought her in my arms to the mountains . " There we took
would have consisted exclusively of fruit and herbs , which we
group of mountainers , who listened attentively to the eloquent
refuge in a cavern better adapted to be a dwelling-place for
Sons of Martyrs .
I found the child in a swoon under a palm-tree , and I
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
to beg pardon for the distrust he had entertained of him
was to gather flowers and to climb to the tops of the neighbour-
" ONE days after his arrest . Clement was still a captive in
wild beasts than for human beings . She soon recovered and
spent a few hours each day in gathering
ike him . Besides he wished to make amends in some way for
ever , which reached me were far from reassuring . The Romans
field-paths , met a stranger whose aspect was at once majestic
vere aggravated by the cold and damp of the dungeon . ' There
and preparing for death . During the long hours they spent
brought her in my arms to the mountains .
v.
grew up a strong and healthy child .
wild beasts than for human beings .
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father , and he was joyful in the confidence that he would soon
ent cause of his arrest . As soon as the priest saw him he raised
We often returned to listen to the pious bishop's instructions
hours of his sister . Lois , and the constancy of his martyred
often went without food and sleep to succour those who needed
those who would embrace it and live according to its teaching .
I quenched my thirst at a fountain which bubbled up there , and
him to trust Libya , and who had been in consequence the inno-
neighbours' called her " the goddess of the mountains . " She
had seemed insupportable now became easy and pleasant .
based on love and sacrifice , and full of promises and rewards to
some children brought me food and comforted me with their
the judges , that they should forsake their faith . He tried to
last trial that awaited him , and in which he hoped to win the
martyr's crown . He spent the time in fervent , prayer , and in
Both he and Libyus had rejected the proposal made them by
that moment the aspect of life appeared changed : what before
her I had lost a beloved daughter .
ray of light which streamed in through an opening in the cave .
meditation on heavenly things . He called to mind the last
after escaping from many dangers , had reached our country .
hold communication with some of his Christian brethren , to
You can imagine my grief as I returned to the cavern where
and even the grown-up people were glad to be guided by her
but this he found impossible - the watch kept on him was too
we had dwelt together . I know not how long I lay there silent
In the days that followed Clement prepared himself for the
mountains . " She was followed to her resting-place by the
passeth all understanding . '
with flowers , was borne by robust youths to a lovely spot in the
whom he wished to recommend his friends , especially Lucius ,
collected , and her charity was so great that our beaten
ducted back to prison , after he had received the sentence which
presence . My one thought was that Lois was dead , and that in
served , standing beside the praetor , the priest who had advised
He endeavoured to spread the knowledge of a new religion
words which flowed from his lives . He was a holy bishop , who .
mountaineers and their children , who bore flowering branches
condemned him to death , felt his soul full of the peace which
On the day on which he appeared before the perfect he oh-
of myrtle in their hands .
" As Lois advanced towards womanhood she was grave and
ter body , laid on sweet-smelling pine-branches and covered
advice .
" No wonder then that when she died all hewailed her loss .
strict .
til we had at length the happiness of being baptized . From
her services . She instructed the children , consulted the afflicted .
d motionless . Dav was distinguished from night only by a
ind and blessed him : and the young man , as he was run-
e his dear ones in a land where partings are unknown .
SUINS VI" VERAIN #
mountains .
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admitted a little air and light to their cell . He ate with difficulty
of its light . The martyr's palm seemed already in his grasp ,
he celebration with his presence , the enemies of the gods would
examined carefully a hard substance against which his teeth
ver seemed to remove his Creator from him . His soul remained
plifted among the clouds , outshines them with the brightness
it . Perhaps the hour of victory had not yet arrived .
night devour the Christians thrown to them in the amphitheatre .
words from a world from which he thought he had parted for
colours and sweet harmonies , began to fade from his ecstatic
distance which were kept purposely without food that they
in silence under the solitary aperture which high above them
he held up to the fading light . With much difficulty he
more drawn down to earth , a cloud began gradually to envelop
raised by violent pains in his head . Suddenly he rose up and
festival was to be celebrated , the emperor himself would grace
reciphered the words : " To Clement and Libyus greeting . " The
be sacrificed . Even in his underground dungeon he could hear
is we reach a place of safety we will come to the assistance of
certainly had need of his friendly services . " He whispered the
t with his nails , and found inside a slip of parchment , which
the iron bolts of the heavy door of their cell and opened it .
reathen : God had given him a sign of His almighty protection
lement , with his companion , was seated on the ground eating
wakened from a pleasant dream . The shining torch was once
The sentry himself , an old negro , had received a purse of money
gaze . His soul seemed raised at off like a burning torch , which ,
him , while the earth with all its attractions , its shapes and
guard , as he showed him a parchment : " Order of the pretext . "
some time had elapsed and all was quiet , when the sentry .
experienced no sense of relief : rather he felt like one rudely
thanked , brother , " adding in a still lower voice : " As soon
and clearer - " Not as I will " - and he thought of Lucius , who
he spirit of God within him and around him ; and now these
who had just come on guard , until as noiselessly as possible
one of His ministers had blessed him .
with the injunction to begin himself a Christian .
confidence and hope . '
over : he had withstood the blandishments and threats of the
Lucius .
in the stillness of the night the howing of the wild beasts in the
Clement remained unmoved by this communication . He
n consequence of a slight fever which had seized him , accom-
Now he could die with resignation . The first great trial was
entry will say to you ' Salus aeterna ' ( eternal salvation ) - have
THE CROSS .
One evening after the distribution of bread to the condemned ,
A short time previously Eusebius had said to the centurion or
Hence he was full of hope . ' Heaven seemed to open before
pense . Slowly an idea rose in his mind and grew clearer
ws in the ear of Libya , and the latter muttered : " God be
e hour of his triumph drew night . In a few days a pagan
distruck . It was a short slender piece of cane . He opened
He was seized with discourament . But lately he had felt
in suspense .
Hence he was full of hope .
Now he could die with resignation .
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a fallacy , and the unfortunate tenth , who still clings to the idea
that pleasant posts of companion to an elderly lady are to be
success in a profession before giving up time and money to the
A trained childrens' nurse .
supils , or is not up in the newest fashions of kindergarten teach-
ng , has the sad prospect of dwindling salary as the years pass
said at the present day , and that nursery governesses must
intellectual girl , the athletic girl , the girl devoted to domestic
proceeded by unfrequented paths in the direction of the Tiber
realise what it means to place a trained Children's Nurse in the
rnesses , unless they have very high qualifications , are poorly
of the little ones , who is able to teach them first lessons , plays
Nurse is more and more in request , for mothers have begun to
lderly nursery governess , who cannot join in games with her
they would be safe .
the training . But it is necessary to ascertain the chances of
the pretended age and infirmities of Libyus would allow . They
work or with literary or artistic gifts , can find openings for
not trust himself alone with them .
devoted to the draw round of visits to agency offices and em-
ployment bureaus .
walked away from the prison at a measured pace , so as not to
with them , knows how to give children those good habits on
As soon as the two fugitives found themselves at liberty they
trawing him gently after him , passed out , making a bow
returns . He was afraid to enter : the Christians had the
iccept a small salary with scarcely a chance of an increase . An
Damitia were situated . ' There Clement knew a place where
towards their liberator .
voice the two prisoners , " and pronounced the watchword , Salus
lady can earn her living as a companion , a housekeeper , or a
to feminine activity and how eagerly women seek them . The
tlement had fallen asleep , but Libyus awaited him , and ,
The negro , having opened the door , summoned in a low
( To be continued . )
A Trained Children's Nurse .
reputation of being magicians , and in his superstition he would
By Mrs. William O'Brien .
is certain of success . The old-fashioned notion that any
on . On the other hand , the trained and educated Children's
which so much of the future happiness depends .
ccite suspicion , and then they increased their speed as much as .
It is consoling to observe how many are the careers now open
governess is now by nine out of every ten women recognised as
these varied tastes if only they will devote time and effort to
N the competition of modern life , the trained worker alone
nursery , one who knows how to look after the food and health
raining . A very short investigation teaches one that gov-
had for the asking , realises the sad truth after a few we
rds the valley of the Aelian bridge , where the gardens of
Domitia were situated .
There Clement knew a place where
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start at 6.25 a year , and more is often offered with the certainty
grew in numbers , the modest little Highgate house was ex-
enjoy the benefit of the happy home life . Indeed , it is not
management of infants . Subjects taught are Nursery , Hygiene ,
practical knowledge of the care of little ones , Mrs. Mole has at
changed for a splendid College at Hampstead , which accom-
years , and the student soon becomes expert in the care and
How much worry and ill-temper would be saved if mothers knew
only the girl who has to earn her living as a trained nurse who is
Child's Physiology . First Aid , Kindergarten , Games and
asking for nurses who are ready for the work . The salaries
and as the College became a greater success and the students
Children's Nurse . Mrs. Bernard Mole started a Training Col-
having practical knowledge of what after all is the most interest-
in order that the student in baby lore should have thorough
Nurses are in demand , mothers resident in France , Germany .
the training is expensive , and can only be available of by those
completion of the six months' course , and as each trained nurse
visit to the College to the bright nurseries , with the babies look-
within the reach of the girl who wishes to become a trained
including Cooking , Laundry and Needlework . Special pains
lege for Catholic Students in Highgate some three years ago
on a very modest scale . She only asked I 36 for the training ,
tute , whose nurses have a great reputation for efficiency . But
for a few months would have reason in after life to rejoice in
chances . Mothers write to Mrs. Mole in overwhelming numbers ,
ing subject to every woman . How many tragedies would be
confidence . Nor is it only in England that trained Children's
Students , whose work is satisfactory , receive a Certificate on
would easily tempt the visitor to become a student , so as to
the College a number of babies from a few weeks old to a few
time is over and whose parents could afford to send her there
modates twenty-four students , with teachers and babies - for
of an increase as the nurse gets more experience and inspires more
songs , as well as the duties and management of a Nursery ,
avoided if mothers had learnt what to do in an emergency !
And how happy the time of training is ! The students look
St. Mary's is over .
snitting and mending .
of the world has a choice of posts abroad when her training at
advantage training gives , and the girl who desires to see more
are taken with the cutting-out and making of children's clothes ,
back with pleasure on the months spent at St. Mary's , and a
who can spare 570 or more in fees , which to many is out of the
Belgium and the Colonies are also beginning to realise the
the better for her stay at St. Mary's , but every girl whose school
ing so casy in their cots or disporting themselves on the floor ,
is ready to take a post , she is certain to get a score or more
every chance of efficient training on terms which are much more
the cross .
land for several years . The most famous is the Norland Insti-
question .
Training Colleges for Nursery Nurses have existed in Eng-
St. Mary's Nursery College , Hampstead , London , affords
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reliability in paying back the loans .
Cecilia of Jesus .
well be proud of having accomplished ,
is to good temper and humour .
their dealings with the dwellers of the Nursery united as it often
the Loan Fund connected with St. Mary's Nursery College has
Many Irish students avail of the training at St. Mary's , and
thirty-nine infants - and in the short period of three years - a
how to amuse their children and give a safe vent to the restless
Mary's , as indeed in most institutions where a Loan Fund I'm
Mrs. Mole gives a most encouraging account of their success
are in their turn helping others to start on their career . At St
work which Mrs. Mole and those associated with her work may
five Catholic girls and found good posts for all , has reared
helped many deserving girls who . by their exact renavment
been started , the results are very encouraging as to women .
rstudents who could not afford to pay the fee for training ,
children owing probably to the quality of imagination in
It is satisfactory to report that the College has trained eighty-
331 .
indered in most institutions where a loan Fund has
ity which turns to mischief when left unregulated
her three small years , understood them perfectly .
corner of the bedroom where her brother was lying
too deep to express .
( Founded on Fact . )
it had become so deeply rooted in him as to be part of himself .
Maurice had grown to love it with his whole soul , and at last
quiet little room - that he was never to run about like the chil-
sick , and listened to his conversation with his mother
boy was saying in deep , earnest words , but Cecilia , in spite of
and discovered that he was to be a life-long prisoner in his
They were talking about the Nine Fridays , and Maurice was
But his mother , a true Irish Catholic , who had lived all her
then he began to feel very sad , and for a long time his grief was
You see , Maurice's joy was entirely stored in the next world .
It is true he was surrounded with many blessings , such as a
pleasures so dear to childhood , because he was a hopeless in-
married life in London , had taught him the religion which was
Perhaps , none but Maurice knew what sorrows this affection
LITTLE Irish girl , Cecilia Donovan , sat in a quiet
kind confessor . But , alas ! the boy was forbidden all these
to be his sole joy and consolation in his earthly sojourn , and
entailed . At first , he had not noticed it , but as he grew older
sking leave to make them in honour of the Sacred Heart of
dren he could hear playing in the street outside his window ,
Jesus , Who had given him so much happiness . All this the
valid , having been afflicted with a spinal complaint from birth .
Cecilia of Jesus .
cosy , though humble , home , a fond mother , a baby sister , a
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early . She slept in a little bed by her mother's side , where
Heart , burning with affection for mankind . The rain which
and rustling their leaves , recalled the angels' wings . And
and refreshing graces . ' The wind , ' sighing amidst the trees
thus with all the elements and gifts of nature . He loved
Maurice was overjoyed and told his little sister all about it .
the child had lived in closer union with God , and eagerly looked
words . Not all the catechisms in the world could have filled
earlier than usual , in fact , before her mother had even opened
The sun which gave him warmth made him think of His loving
fell from the clouds filled him with gratitude for His plentiful
It was a task to Cecilia to dress herself , as this had always
she was peculiarly endowed with the tenderest piety . Jesus
jecilia had at once grashed the meaning of her brother's
Sacrament , and its reception even by very young children ,
flowers , too , because they were pure and innocent , like simple
ing . But the morning of the First Friday found her up much
of the Ncvena .
When you are seven , " he said , " Jesus will come to you . "
so she listened with rapt attention to the conversation between
So Maurice was happy , and not even the sadness of his affic-
was everything to her-as to her brother-and , indeed , ' in a
that was all she could possess of Him , but , at any rate , it was
dlessing , remembering how He had blessed little children ; and
forward to His Sacramento Presence within him .
Her intelligence was unusual in one so young , and added to this
ser heart with the sublime Faith which took possession of her .
she remained until half-past eight or nine o'clock in the mom-
been done for her , but she said , as she put on her shoes and
Maurice and his mother , and formed her own ideas . She con-
When the Holy Father ordered frequent reception of this
souls , and he longed to be untainted by the world and free from
fasten the buttons and hooks .
socks : " Help me to dress , Jesus , " and her prayer was imme-
She knew now that Jesus was glad she was coming down to
her little daughter with surprise .
day , indeed , when Jesus came for the first time .
higher degree .
liately answered , for her tiny fingers managed quite well to
Two years ago he had made his First Communion , a great
fided to none , but secretly looked forward to the First Friday
tion , which often weighed upon his soul , robbed him of his joy
and tranquility .
Now , hitherto Cecilia had never been accustomed to rise very
Everything which surrounded him reminded him of Jesus .
of her head , " could I not be seven instead of three ? '
ee Him before He gave himself to Maurice . She wanted His
' Jesus , ' she whispered , tying her hair in a bow at the side
In the middle of her toilet , her mother awake and looked at
THE CROSS .
her eyes ! .
a consolation .
Jesus wished the same thing Himself !
There was no answer , but Cecilia could not help thinking that
sin .
since then
words .
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Cecilia of Jesus .
preceded Him up the staircase ! At the first approach of Our
room for the Host , to repose amidst white flowers and lighted
' That is the priest , " said the woman , on the point of going
and Our Lady . These were put on one side , in order to make
It was not checked with a we . nor different ; she was simply filled
She could see the priest's tall figure through the glass , and
Celie could not reach the latch ) she noticed that one of his
candles .
Lord she had felt her whole being thrill with exquisite joy .
When they were lit a knock was heard at the door .
with entire happiness at His Presence .
They spoke of many things , chiefly about the Guest Who was
when the door was opened by her mother ( for she knew that
Presently , the Father went away , and later a Sister came to
Maurice's tongue , she longed to kiss him !
down the staircase .
In a quarter of an hour the priest would arrive . ' There was a
so Cecilia and Maurice prepared for Jesus' visit together .
side , and with folded hands saw the priest place her Jesus on
the room .
friend , and loved Jesus very clearly .
' Let we ! " said Celie eagerly , and before her mother could
coming to see them .
Jesus was there !
When Cecilia's mother and she entered the room , the little
The mother's eyes moistened . Leaning out of bed she kissed
little altar in the corner , with statues of the Sacred Heart
with you presently . '
is not time to get up yet ! '
washed Maurice , brushed his hair , made his bed and tidied
Go and sit with your brother , " said she , " and I will be
" Celie , whatever are you doing ? " she asked .
interfere she was out on the landing , her small feet patterning
her heart she marvelled at the child's tender devotion .
Oh , what bliss filled the heart of the little maiden as she
At last their mother was ready , and coming in softly , she
myself . '
Who did your dress up ? '
Come , here , Celie . '
Naughty child ! Who told you to do this ?
downstairs .
meet Him . '
She went over to the bedside .
wistful faith . '
hands rested upon his breast .
" Dressing myself , " was the prompt reply .
ter child's upturned face , bathed in the pure light of sweet ,
Cecilia turned and faced her mother with a bright smile .
Jesus is coming this morning , so I wanted to be ready to
The woman heard these words with astonishment . But it
Jesus helped me . I asked Him . I did not know the way
see them . ' Her name was Sister Teresa , and she was a great
And when she knelt down in the little room by her mother's
You know it .
friend , and loved Jesus very clearly .
But in
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wait four long years before He would really come to her !
thought came to her , and her face brightened . ' Then she
ready to receive " Him Whom her soul loves . " Let us hope that
she will not have long to wait , for His ways are greater than
looking the picture of happiness . Cecilia knew why . A sudden
approached the bedside on tip-toe . ' There was a suggestion of
mouth trembled wistfully . But she checked her tears , while
her tiny hand sought the crucifix around her neck , a gift from
denly her eyes wondered to Maurice . He was sitting up in bed ,
brother's mouth .
not arrived with her . She did not dream how her piety had
Jesus has been there ! " replied the little one , pointing to her
Maurice smiled at her .
eyes full upon her , and there were tears in them .
were talking about her , for the nun immediately turned her
But He had gone ! ' Gone to Maurice , and she-oh , she must
The thought of so long a separation was too painful . " Her
drawn their hearts to Him and to her .
She stroked the face of the dying Christ with loving tender-
and kissed his lips .
conversation , and the nun said :
ours , and His love insatiable ! '
love-she who has not yet even been favoured with His Sacra-
mental Presence within her !
and wistful .
children will approach Him with her sentiments of Faith and
one saw the former stop down and whisper in her ear .
reverence in her subdued steps .
Her mother and the Sister , hearing the sound , checked their
Without uttering a word she flung her arms around his neck
It seems to me that , despite her tender years , she is quite
girl , whose story I have unfolded . Let us hope that many little
Oh , that all hearts could love and seek Jesus as this little Irish
sister Teresa , which she prized most clearly ,
ress . She had heard His story , and understood it well . Sud-
Why did she cry , the child wondered ? Surely , Jesus was
What do you want ? " he asked , for her face looked eager
You are very loving , to-day , Celie . How is this ? '
M. Mortimer .
They
Surely , Jesus was
ready to receive " Him Whom her soul loves . '
Why did she cry , the child wondered ?
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ber 12th , 1845 , Mr. Faber , a parson lately
nind : " Your Paternity cannot imagine the rage , the fury of
Villiam and James Pitts . " He conducted them to this house
of this year : " On Friday morning , Decem-
of another distinguished convert at the close
become a sort of proverb that when the Pope sweeps his house
by certain priests and friars , especially Italians . ... I fear
before that event , in a letter to his Superior in Rome - and the
Faith are enraered against us and are aided in their evil work
and Ireland .
begun to give trouble-most of them imported from Italy , with
his companions into the bosom of the Church
Passionists in Great Britain .
Book of Arrivals and Departures , " kept at
he sorely needed . He had written , a month
Pope had sent a Pagan , a Gentile , and a Barbarian to convert
the view of counteracting the good work doing by the Italian
the worst of ours and we get the best of theirs . And it has
Leaves from the Annals of the
arrived here , accompanied by two little boys , his cousins , named
the famous joke of Punch of that day - that it was strange the
etter written about this time : " The enemies of the Catholic
more from those apostate Italianians than from all the English
nised and confessed by Protestants themselves : that they get
fusion at seeing the best and most celebrated amongst them
words may be taken as reflecting the down-cast state of his
Protestants . " Certain perverted friars had , indeed , already
England ( alluding to Fathers Pagani and Gentili , the Ros-
the Protestants . They do all they can't to prevent Catholic
the knowledge of their father who was a staunch and bitter
derived from the reception of Newman and
seclusion . They had embraced the Catholic Religion without
that they might remain here for some time in retirement and
converted from the Anglican Establishment ,
Aston Hall , records the visit to that Retreat
succeed in perverting priests and vagabond friars and making
Faber to Aston .
Visit of Father .
The following interesting entry in the
priests and friars so as to take reprisals and cover their con-
Protestant .
missionaries . " The stir made by this work may be measured by
WHAT consolation Father Dominic may have
An Interesting
wissions .
to us . The worst of it is that they too often
he throws the dirt into the Protestant Church . " And in another
Rival Italian .
Protestants of them . There is , however , this difference , recog-
hall .
minians , and to our Father Dominic Barberi ) .
coming over to us .
iv.
, in a letter to his Superior in Rome - and the
the Protestants .
Protestants of them .
13 .
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sion to the Faith , and to hand it over to the charge of a com-
Fathers , and he succeeded in acquiring a short lease of North-
house which might serve as a temporary residence for the
to travel all the way on foot . They reached Birmingham in
many privations , the little community at
innunciation , as a thank-offering for the grace of his conver-
the foundation offered him , and chose as site for the church the
build on his estate a church in honour of Our Lady of the
Aston Hall had taken firm root and had in-
munition and been confirmed , than he imprisoned them in their
the precaution-difficult as it was to the tender little boys .
priory now stand . Mr. Leigh's next object was to procure a
bosom of the Catholic Church and had made their first Com-
offer of a new foundation . Mr. William Leigh , of Wood-
from a dissenting minister whose property it was , but who little
very downcast and melancholy during their stay here , although
They lay , however , for some time concealed , and were then
by their father , who came to Birmingham to look for them .
was fitted up as a chapel , and in this Mass was said on March
These are the trials to which our poor converts are exposed :
eleven professed members and three or four
dreamt of the purpose to which it was destined . On the 24th
to their father , who was threatening signal vengeance against
creased to the number of fourteen or fifteen :
brother , took possession of Northfield House . One of the rooms
this gentleman made overtures to Father Dominic , who accepted
was ripe for expansion , and , as if providing , there came the
Mr. Faber on Tuesday , December 16th . " They seemed to be
by the window and fled to Birmingham , a distance of about
25th , Feast of the Annunciation , in presence of a congregation
years of constant struggle , hard work , and
grace , strength , and courage to hold out to the end . '
seventy miles , to seek their cousin , Mr. Faber .
When recalled by their cousin they were obliged to return
They remained with us only five days , being recalled by
he railway to have them arrested " if seen , but they had taken
the cross .
At the close of 1845 , after nearly four
persecutions from their own household , from those nearest and
" No sooner did he hear that they had been received into the
promising novices . It was , therefore considered that the time
bodings of the future troubled them .
woodchester
Foundation at
unsferred to our house for better concealment .
and its Fate .
them .
ground upon which the well-known Dominican church and
farch , 1846 , Father Dominic , with Brother Thomas , a lay
ty of Regular clergy . At the suggestion of Dr. Wiseman
they were delighted with being in a religious house . ' But fore-
rester Park , near Stroud in Gloucestershire , had determined to
field House in the village of Forest Green , near Nailsworth
" Their father wrote immediately to the different stations on
safety and found their cousin , but were immediately pursue
house : but they , seizing a favourable opportunity , escaped
dearest to them .
It was , therefore , considered that the time
to them . ' May God give these confessors of the Faith
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ported progress in a quaint letter , from which the following
sufficient accommodation . Surely , all do not attend with good
parations for the building of the new church and monastery
We had a house and church given us without any trouble or ex-
where the new church is being erected ) : many are under in-
dation at Woodchester . Among all the favourable signs attend-
ing it the sign of the Cross was absent : and the absence proved
District , assisted by the Right Rev. Dr. Ullathorne , and the
ing the death knell of the Passionists at Woodchester . In less
Ullathorne , on the 26th of November of this year ( 1846 ) . The
tradition was in no case better verified than in that of the foun-
solemn ceremony was attended by a large number of the clergy
Annals of the Passionists .
Meanwhile Mr. Leigh was actively engaged in making pre-
Holy Week a larger chapel was found necessary , and a room ,
from Aston Hall , which was henceforth to serve as a Novitiate .
was fitted up for the services . A little later Father Dominic re-
on the following day , when Dr. Wiseman preached in the man .
dispositions , some to criticise , some through curiosity , " and
years . Many things happened in the interval , but this is per-
The community at Northfield now consisted of eight members ,
foundation stone of the church was laid by the Right Rev. Dr.
cerning our short residence at Woodchester .
for Mass and hard a discourse from Father Dominic . By
the first has been great : so much so that it could not afford
work then went forward in earnest , and was completed in three
than a year thereafter the place knew us no more .
haps , the most convenient place to tell what may be told con-
ing and Dr. Ullathorne in the evening . ' The church bell
shown a maternal charity towards us . '
theirs ever prosperous unless it is laid upon the Cross . And this
time had been obliged to live with the novices , were sent that her
which had previously done duty as a Dissenting School Room .
However , with patience and perseverance we have been enabled
Northfield House was to be the House of Studies for the
fatal . For the first time in these countries we were patronised .
in celebration of the festive event , were in reality almost sound -
Catholic Church ( the first of whom is already dead , and buried
finally some to disturb the devotion of this little congregation
the Right Rev. Dr. Hendron , Vicar Apostolic of the Western
struction , and , among others , a person of greaty piety , Mrs.
sons-several of whom had come a great distance-assembled
of six persons . On the following Sunday about twenty ner-
to be increased to ten before the end of the year .
Evans , who from the first arrival of the Religious here has
Several Protestants have been received into the bosom of the
to get on .
It is a tradition among the Passionists that no foundation of
The church was consecrated on the moth of October . 1840 , by
and lady . The sacred edifice was opened for public worship
which on this occasion rang out for the first time in invons real
The church bells ,
ngregation in England , and the students who up to this
after the designs of Mr. Charles Hanson , of Clifton .
an extract : " The concourse of people to our little chapel from
ing and Dr. Ullathorne in the evening .
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many others in excellent dispositions .
in its diocese .
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( To be continued . )
ful new church ( September 7th , 1850 ) . Our regret was all the
be masters in their own house . And whatever loss or gain there
he thought it his privilege to arrange according to his own taste .
twelve months after the consecration and opening of the beauti-
The result was that , as we have already indicated , we found
be lighted on the altar at church services - the times when the
zeal , it has grown and developed into a mission of the first rank
short residence there of about three years and a half we had
showed that he meant to be supreme lord and law-giver with re-
gard to it . He tried to interfere in a hundred irritating ways . The
vestments to be worn by the priests - the number of candles to
received sixty-two Protestants into the Church , and had I-
has been Woodchester has lost nothing , for , thanks to their
thing did not work . Mr. Leigh seemed unable to forget for a
Our loss , however , was the gain of our good friends , to
of St. Dominic , who succeeded us , and who were in better
pense ; and we had a charitable gentleman at our door on whom
tion to make terms with Mr. Leigh and to secure that they should
greater as the field for work had seemed so fruitful ; during our
ourselves regretfully obliged to leave Woodchester in less than
we could depend to keep the wolf away .
140
church bells should be rung : all these and many other matters
we could depend to keep the wolf away . But somehow the
hours at which Mass should be celebrated - the quality of the
rent that the church he had built was his : and he soon
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peacefully breathed forth his soul to God .
Sacraments with edifying fervour and a few minutes later
surrounded by his brethren , Father Frederick received the last
best be described in the eloquent words spoken by the Very
and Connor , presided : " Only in his forty-third year , he had
Rev. Father Herbert , Rector of Ardoyne , at the funeral ob-
demanded sacrifice from him , which he always cheerfully and
forty-third year . Early in life he developed a religious voca-
pointed Vice-Master of novinces , from which office he was trans-
readily made . Immediately after his ordination he was ap-
born on July 9th , 1868 , so that he had not yet completed his
spent twenty years in the priesthood , and these twenty were
spent where the priestly life was no sincere , where it
tion and entered the Passionist Order , in which he made his pro-
sequies , at which the Most Rev. Dr. Tohill , Bishop of Down
Father Frederick of the Sacred Heart , known in the world
fession on September 15th , 1886 . His all too brief career may
as Patrick Senanus Heffernann , was a Kilkenny man , and was
the end came ; and on the morning of the 21st of June ,
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ing in carrying on the same glorious work of religion
910 , to the Bishop of the diocese in which Father Frederick
eniences of life could not be had , he gave numerous retreats to
sympathy tendered to us to-day . But the real work of his life
fully the strain of slender finance that none knew of it except
ind Western Australia , where at times the most ordinary con-
and a solid and unobtrusive pity was the main-spring of all
been most successful , and his parochial administration most
He will long be remembered for his great , kindly disposition ,
as superior of the Passionist Monastery and parochial district
fruitful of blessings to the faithful of the district . I am sin-
was to labour in these countries - and therefore it came to you .
Passionist Order , has for several years laboured in this diocese
his superiors at home and the God in Whose Providence he
accepted . In Australia , his genital disposition , and untiring
wheresoever his lot may be cast . ' We , his brethren ,
trusted . Of the esteem men had for him in Australia , we want
to take his share in that then very uphill work . His offer was
revious , enlightened and devoted priest . His missions have
wish for the ' same glorious work ' here must be , at least in
of Marrickville , and as missionary giving missions in various
zeal , and utter unselfishness made him wanted everywhere , and
evidenced by the great tribute of sorrow shown for him and " the
his labours and gave a supernatural bent to all that he did .
may be forgiven if we are proud of that testimony ,
ustrations will not fail him before God's Throne .
Archbishop of Sydney . In a letter , written on August 3rd.
the Southern Cross , who benefited by his example and his mini-
if there is deep sorrow in our hearts to-day that the Cardinal's
cesan work , and wish him most cordially every bless-
his charity , his unshelfishness , his zeal ; and the prayers of his
bered for his kindness to men and his zeal for God's glory is
nissions which he gave in the back places of New South Wales
in Goulburn , and again in Marrickville , where he bore so cheer-
were when volunteers were asked for . Father Frederick offered
prethren and of the many , both in these countries and under
his panogyric : - The Rev. Father Frederick Heffernan , of the
part , unfulfilled . '
and unselfish work : but he knew that work was not everything .
father Frederick's life was , indeed , one of hard and earnest
written by the Cardinal's own hand , and you will little wonder
he laboured here , and that those years are still well remem-
nsparingly he spent himself for fifteen years . ' Besides the
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parochial districts . At all times he has proved himself a mos
rely grateful to him for his hearty co-operation in every dio-
no higher testimony than that of the great Cardinal Moran
invents and comfraternities . He was ' Superior of our Retreat
y Lord Bishop-Cardinal Moran writes : and it will serve for
vas done in Australia . He was just becoming well-know
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Lady Stafford , of Springfield House .
Weston-super-Mare . Our Catholic
children of the village were taken .
President : Mrs. Morley and Mrs. R.
Carmelite Confraternity took place .
a substantial increase in the funds
and brought the large party to
Mr. Hollman , the hall was thrown
on July 21st to the seaside for the
Hull were chosen for Treasurer and
day . A special train was chartered ,
port was thoroughly enjoyed . In
Casseva . Through the kindness of
The financial status of the " Con-
the form of a delightful drive to the
yearly election of officers for the
beautiful weather the drive to South-
and nothing was left undone on the
number by special invitation , and
children were included in the
the day by several of the Fathers ,
the students on July 20th . It took
Hall , the seat of the Marquis de
Mary had their annual outing . In
highly satisfactory to note there is
the 20th of ' June the Children of
come to reside among us , the
open for the inspection of the party .
route a stop was made at Scarisbrick
old Abbey of Pershore . The visit
to these ruins of England's Catholic
The students were joined during
to her many acts of kindness , added
Sunday , July 16th. being the Feast
of Miss Thomson , who has recently
past was keenly appreciated and
old Catholic mansion of Foxcote .
raternity was considered . It is
took a prominent part in a day of
another in the treat which she gave
on Sunday , the 20th . The Altar is
beautiful new altar cloth , worked by
This rare treat was highly appre-
Another of our kind benefactors ,
record enjoyment .
part of our hostess to make the
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel , the
enjoyed by all .
St. Anne's , Sutton , Lancs . On
outing enjoyable for all .
Berkeley . the day was spent at the
The Forty Hours' Adoration starts
As a result of the generous action
for the past year .
Mrs. Carr was once more elected
ciated .
Jottings .
secretary .
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the country in three large brakes .
evening , when the roll-call being
The many hours of labour which
C.P.who died lately after a long
Fr. Vicar" at Wooten-Waen . " We
begun . A word of praise is due to
very large congregation assisted at
this work entailed have been ample
the " Mickey Hills . " At so o'clock
the hands " of the newly ordained ,
Very Rev. " Mrs. Rector and Vicar
known in Catholic Harborne . A
were indulged in till late in the
completed , the return journey was
would ask the prayers of our readers
and in return received his blessing .
Mr. Mackay for his indefatigable
Wolsey , Fr. Raymond at Coventry .
took place during the month . The
formed the ceremony of " kissing
number about one hundred , left for
in the morning the children , in
accompanied the party . On arrival
kindly presented for the occasion .
Fr. Bromfield . ' His family is well
annual outing of the school children
illness , borne with much patience
efforts to amuse the little ones . He
parts of the diocese . Fr. Finbar at
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for the repose of the soul of Mrs.
Bloxwich , in this diocese
place chosen for the excursion was
Fr. Bromfield has been appointed to
his first Mass , and afterwards per-
Fearon the mother of Dr. Francis ,
A very pleasing event took place
the children partook of a hearty tea .
after which games of many kinds
We'llude to the first Mass of Rev.
have been busy engaged in various
indebted to him for his kindly
certainly succeeded , and we are all
During the month all the Fathers
the Misses Borrows , has been
compensated for by the success
St. Mary's . Harborne . The
in the Church early in the month .
and resignation . R.I.P.
assistance .
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Patron of the Passionist Order .
( Feast , Sept. 29 . )
St. Michael the Archangel .
Iguido Reni .
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Miscellaneous .
whose feast we celebrate on the 29th , has ever been regarded as
reason is not far to seek . In the August of 1723 the Saint made
OUR frontispiece this month , the St. Michael of Guido Reni . has a
to Monte Gargano , and at the opening of the cavern rendered
spent the night in prayer . ' There John Baptist heard the
Passion . For readers of the ' Life of St. Paul of the Cross the
famous by the apparition of St. Michael , the two holy brothers
special appropriateness in this magazine as the great Archangel ,
rimage in company with his brother . Father John Bantist .
one of the principal heavenly patrons of the Congregation of the
Literary communications to the Editor , at the same address .
addressed envelope .
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin ;
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped ,
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS , Three shillings , post free .
and Ireland .
Eleanor R. Cox .
The Welsh
P. Dougan .
passionists .
Passionists in Great Britain .
passionists .
Gregory
Provincial Jottings .
The Provincial Chapter of the
Vagnozzi
Just to Please God . Poem . By
My Crucifix .
Miscellaneous .
No. 5 .
Leaves from the Annals of the
page .
FR. Paul Mary O'Neill , C.P.
September , 1911 .
160 .
contents .
page .
175 .
Sons of Martyrs .
148 .
poem .
170
By Rosa .
Vol. II .
177 .
156 .
Home .
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171 .
155 .
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FR. Gorham's :
FR. Gorman's sick call . By
By P. B.
The Birth of
the
The Birth of Day .
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virulent opposition . And when the worst that calummy could
days the glorious Archangel appeared to him several times . On
heavenly consultations . During that night of watching and
darkness was suddenly illumined and a majestic figure was seen
slept securely in the neighbouring heritage . But the deep
quent reminder in the prayer addressed daily to him at the end
opponents of the Congregation gathered together one night
tute on Mount Argentaro . The work met with much and
devotion to this Prince of the heavenly hosts , and in his last
guardian . Throughout his life Paul always cherished a great
awaited them , full , as it was , of stern trials mingled with
Michael's watchful and potent guardianship of the Con-
of Mass . Devotion to him was a commonplace in the lives of
every way , " and the would-be evil-doers suddenly took to pre-
physical force was resorted to . The blind and fanatical
ection of St. Michael the Archangel is invoked daily at evening
civitate flight , rushing in panic terror down the crazy slopes of
earnestness , begged St. Michael to protect the infant " Congre-
church of his building an altar dedicated to St. Michael , under
the occasion of one of these apparitions the Saint , with special
strikes and most vividly impresses the visitor to Mount Argus is
In the perils which surround the Church of God to-day ,
The Life of St. Paul affords many striking proofs of St.
the half-built monastery , while St. Paul and his companions
do had failed to impress the authorities , civil and ecclesiastical .
guardian of the Church militant , a fact of which we have a tre-
whose patronage he had already placed his young Congregation .
coming in the clouds with a flaming sword in his hand " turning
the colossal statue of the Archangel which rises above the facade
will give you the Holy Spirit " - a prestige of the future that
he knew full well who his defender was , and raised in that first
devotion to St. Michael might , perhaps , take a more prominent
prayer God seemed to them to appoint St. Michael as their
heritage to his sons , and in all the Retreats of the Order the pro-
altar or statue of St. Michael , and perhaps the object that first
the case of the foundation of the first Retreat of the new insti-
place than it does in the lives of the faithful . He is the heavenly
This devotion of St. Paul of the Cross has passed as a
the cross .
arm is not shortened since the day when he drove Satan and
his rebel hosts from the Courts of God .
praver . Few of the churches of the Passionists are without an
mysterious words : " I will visit you with a rod or iron and I
of the church .
gregation of the Passion . This was especially exemplified in
gation . " I have always watched over it , " replied the Arch-
angel , " and I will never cease to watch over it . "
Mount Argentaro . When St. Paul heard of the heavenly vision
under cover of the darkness to tear down the rising walls of
Catholic forefathers , who felt , as we should feel , that his
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appended . R.I.P.
we deal claim our magazine as their property .
and while passing through London on his several visits to Ire-
view - if they could think that the success of a magazine which
out them : we have , indeed , made our way so far in spite of
established them at Sydney twenty-five years ago . Since that
time he had taken a paternal interest in their work and their
occasion in the nineties of last century that he first met Cardinal
of saying here , once and for all , that both the claim and the
part of St. Joseph's Retreat . Highgate , is much like that of the
the benefit or the glory of Highgate or any other mission .
well-and perhaps with much better reason-might Messrs .
due to them . But it is not . We could very well get on with-
which preceded it in The Tablet and other London Catholic
munity at St. Joseph's , Highgate . It was there on a famous
Highgate , speaks of this magazine as though it emanated from
Eason or any of the other newsagents with whom
But his interest was not confined to the Passionists in Australia ,
lection . The account of that controversy given in Mr. Snead
and this is probably what the obscuous Tablet scribe had in
evidently been unheeded . We , therefore , take the opportunity
ROSS in the ridiculous parish notices contributed from High-
Irishman , the Congregation of the Passion has lost a great
their discourament . And so long as we are in existence we
twelvemonth has attained a circulation of 6,000 copies , " was
occasion privately protested against the mention of THE
Highgate , and , adding insult to injury , refers to it as taking
ant reading if some mention of the long and friendly interview ,
sively parochial in its nature . " This , like several similar notices
at which the arrangement was happily terminated , had been
friend . It was he who invited the Passionists to Australia and
so widely mourned as that of a great Churchman and a great
an unfortunate controversy that is well within the public recol-
shall not tolerate any suggestion that we are being run for
only he could towards their present flourishing condition there .
Av upon the carriage wheel in Asop . It would , no doubt .
land he always made a prolonged stay with the Passionist com-
August 19 , dealing with the church services at St. Joseph's ,
as they are unfounded . So far as THE CROSS is concerned the
gate to The Tablet and other newspapers - but our protests have
By the unexpected death of Cardinal Moran , which has been
An unusually absurd parochial notice in The Tablet of
Cox's " Life of Cardinal Vaughan " would make less unplea-
egregious person in Highgate . We have on more than one
" the place of an ordinary parish magazine , though not exclu-
fatter the importance of the authorities of the mission there -
Miscellaneous .
whether under the care of the Passionist Fathers or not . As
( to quote The Tablet notice again ) " since its inception last May
ess in the Australian Commonwealth , and helped them as
than after their prolonged misunderstanding arising out of
ints , bears internal evidence of having being inspired by some
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gestion thrown out in The Tablet notice are as ridiculous
by upon the carriage wheel in Asop . It would , no doubt ,
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racks after the recent heavy rains . He hurried on , not because
ts healthy , bracing situation Dr. Henson had selected it some
risis was reached , " and so sudden had it appeared that there
what dark , and those who knew did not care to speak about it .
It was a matter of life and death , as we usually understand
such , but because , as a Catholic priest , upon his action depended
ough , wild country surrounded it , and , indeed , on account of
nent . Not the most practical of Catholics , he still retained the
perhaps the eternal destiny of the soul of a dying man . Ten
rastened along , almost running . More than once he nearly
He had been ailing more or less for some time , but now the
was no time to send some of the servants , so that they might
Maidstone Manor was a large , old-fashioned building stand-
ng in its own grounds near the little town of Brechin . A
whom he might unburden his guilty soul . His past was some-
years before as a residence in which to spend his years of retire-
on , and , the hedges being now very low , the moon's brilliant
Father Gorham had nearly half-a-mile further to go before
name , and now at the last moment had called for a priest to
glare of the full moon , the high hedges on each side of
same to disaster by stepping into an ugly break caused by wheel
ninutes ago a telephone message came to the chapel-house
ie would reach the manor . The road was much better further
A Story of a Priest and His Duty .
is movements as he walked rapidly forward . The sound of
the point of death , and desired the ministrations of religion .
he road made it quite gloomy and difficult to avoid the deep
elling him that Doctor Henson , of Maidstone Manor , was on
uts and holes on its irregular surface . Father Gorham
accompany Father Gorham back .
WENTY minutes from midnight , and , despite the bright
ight stone round his tall figure , giving a weird , uncanny look to
Father Gorham's Sick Call .
By P. Dougan .
glare of the full moon , the high hedges on each side of
may be in the eyes of the persons who for the time being
learn that any person or place in any other part of the world has
put up the ridiculous claim of St. Joseph's , ' Highgate .
nonsense both to ourselves and to our numerous readers .
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number of its readers prove that it has justified its claim
to be a magazine of general interest . It is not the property
conduct it . Most of its readers are in Ireland , many abroad ,
ve think we owe thus much of commentary on this egregious
We hope we shall not have to return to this matter ; but
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many in London , some even in Highgate . But we have yet to
of any shop or parish , however important such an institution
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sionist Order in these countries ; but it claims - and the
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father Gorham's sick call .
river could be plainly seen . On nearing the bridge he felt a
urious sensation : a feeling as if something or somebody was
between the narrow narapets of the bridge a footsten was dis-
blenched and greenish . With a high , broad forehead , a nose
slightly aquiline , and thin lips over a somewhat receding chin ,
poor creature is surely mad , " he muttered , and tried to push
woman , who had thrown back the hood , and stood facing the
1 dark figure passed him , and placed itself directly in his path .
It was the figure of a woman clad in a long black cloak with a
disordered mass ; her face , though flushed with passion , looked
satisfied with nothing less than his eternal destruction . He
Sacraments . My revenge for his evil doings upon me will be
a bank of clouds , and they sounded weird and awful in the
scoundrel , a heartless watch , who has done me irreparable
covering the face .
irm , and said somewhat huskily :
cut could see nothing specially alarming . As he entered
njury . I want him to die without the comforts of the last
said in tones saturated with hate :
I came here to prevent you from going to the bedside of a
Every moment is precious , " she repeated , " yes , precious ,
past . But no . With a quick movement she drew from beneath
Stretching out her hand , she clubched Father Gorham by the
slightly unnerved for a moment .
he bend of the road the old Roman bridge which crossed the
immensely more precious for me than for him ; after waiting
ingly heard the last echoes of that maniacal laugh . " This
hood attached , which was well drawn over her head , partially
Jose to him . He stopped a moment and looked about him .
intense darkness .
any cost . A soul trembles on the verge of eternity . Let me
The next moment the bright rays share on the face of the
These words were uttered whilst the moon was hidden behind
mishing water could be heard a short distance away , and round
she gave an impression of gripsy extraction .
fortunes of hell must overtake him . base deceive and betrayer . '
pass , I command you . '
And she laughed : " Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! "
her cloak a long . ferocious-looking knife .
actly audible at his side . Again he stood , and , sure enough ,
My sacred duty must be performed at
The priest , although not taken wholly by surprise , was just
must die-die and be damned forever . '
Yes , " he replied , " but why do you detain me ? "
Attempt to walk an inch
Her eyes glowed fiercely beneath the heavy hood , whilst she
" You are going to the death-bed of John Henson , are you
Woman , you are mad : let me pass this instant , every
moment is precious .
The woman's grass tightened as she repeated her question .
she gave an impression of gripsy extraction .
farther , and this will find rest in your bosom . '
See here ! " I came prepared . "
What a horrible feeling seized Father Gorham as he shudder-
gitated priest . Long black hair hung upon her shoulders in a
not ? "
her cloak a long , ferocious-looking knife
years for revenge I shall not be thwarted now . No. no.
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demented being forced her to savage aggressiveness . On the
the bridge he strove to see where she had gone to , but nothing
seized him by the coat collar , and then began a struggle for
and clothes , whilst the infuriated women now purposely made
her caught her midway , and , falling backwards over the para-
with all his strength . The low wall of the bridge just behind
each equally determined . " Whatever motive actuated this
vicious stabs . ' In her eyes the man she struggled with was her
Backwards and forwards they swayed on the narrow bridge ,
but swiftly . Aowing water met his gaze . ' Turning at the sound
thus delayed spurred the priest to frenzied exertion . More
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other hand , the importance and a wfulness of the duty that was
Scarcely five minutes had passed since the encounter began .
hardly comprehend the reality of the situation . Looking over
Father Gorham could only save himself by throwing her off
greatest enemy . Would she allow him to administer any com-
ras quicker , or else someone would have gone to the presbytery
force her hand . Small streaks of blood bespattered his face
men to do what they could to rescue a woman whom he had
was not so easy to master . With her disengaged hand she
in the past had goaded her on to seek some terrible revenge ?
than once the keen blade grazed the flesh as he endeavoured to
With a few hurried and almost incoherent directions to the
fort or chance of salvation to the soul whose crime against her
Five minutes after twelve , and almost another half-mile yet
of footsteps he saw two men plainly hurrying towards him
pet , her body landed in the rushing waters of the river .
As she made a fearful huge straight for his left breast .
with the call . '
possession of that murderous weapon , unique and dreadful .
forward and grasped her wrist , intending to disarm her and
he hastened onwards , his brain in a whirl , but all the time
They were servants from Maidstone , who had been dispatched
was well preserved and healthy . But the foe he encountered
force his way .
to meet the priest and accompany him back .
Father Gorham was a strong man . Not much over forty , he
The cruel-looking blade seemed to emit darts of blue fire as
keenly conscious that a dying man's salvation probably
Never ! ' It was a battle to the death .
more than half-an-hour after midnight . '
they came within speaking distance ; " the telephone message
at his watch .
urrived about an hour ago , and thinks the Doctor cannot last
depended on his using his utmost speed .
she circled it commonly before him . Without a word he dashed
" Very low , indeed , " replied the man .
That's all right , my good man : how is Doctor Henson ? "
Five minutes after twelve , " said Father Gorham , looking
to go .
" We have hurried as fast as possible , " said one of them when
Father Gorham stood bewildered and incredulous : he could
falling over the bridge a moment ago into the river beneath .
" Professor Barclay .
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letter hearted and more charitable man never lived . Many a
which stood in the middle of the room , Professor Barclay sat
intently watching the mobile features of the dying man . ' Dr.
he had met near the bridge , and who now assured him that they
breast . Yet , even although he had lived a rather fast life , a
acted in self-defence , and in the interests of the man who had
Henson was a man about sixty-five years of age . His face ,
cried for mercy at the last .
pious Catholic , and her daughter , a pretty girl of nineteen ,
After all , he thought , he could do little good there , and the
the litany for a soul departing . At the other side of the bed ,
kind action remained to his credit : tenants who dealt upon his
two thick wax candles stood burning in two silver candlesticks
approaching the door . The next moment Father Gorham
estate respected him as the most indulgent of landlords .
ingly at his hurried demeanour and blood-streaked face and
now pinched and drawn , showed traces of debauchery in early
upon a small dressing-table close to the bed . Mrs. Henson , a
unfortunate creature , who was , no doubt , drowned , had been
leading to the front door of Maidstone Manor .
and closed his eyes at short intervals a heavy sigh moved his
knelt at either side of the table with open prayer books reading
The room in which the sick man lay was dimly lighted . Only
companied to the chapel-house by the two men servants whom
silently they all left the room , leaving the priest and the
Professor Barclay , a clean-shaven , hard-featured indivi-
dying penitent together .
trust it is not too late to fortify him for eternity . '
delayed by a slight accident , " as the professor gazed question-
the real cause of her death by her own mad act . He had only
Ten minutes afterwards Father Gorham came out .
had found no trace of an accident and that he must have been
mistaken .
I hope I am not too late , " he said , breathlessly .
All is over . " he said to the weeping women who stood in the
walked in .
Mrs. Henson sprang to her feet , and explained : " Oh !
With a few words of comfort , he took his leave , and was
A few minutes later he entered the broad red gravelled drive
assage , " I was just in time to administer the last Sacramento . '
dual , rose from his place as he heard hurried footsteps
life . " A look of hopefulness rested upon it , and as he opened
hands .
Father Gorham , I thought you would never come .
father Gorham's sick call .
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I hope , and
" I was
Gorham's sick call .
The incident at the bridge troubled Father Gorham consider-
woman's accusation against Dr. Henson was true . Within that
life of wickedness he led and the cruel wrong he had done to
the poor creature who was now also in eternity were fully
ably , especially since he must now have known that the
revealed . Anxiously , indeed , did Father Gorham take up the
1 minutes during which his Confession was made the
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ance in face of such a startling sequel . Eveline Gorham had
pose , with blazing eyes and frenzied movement ! True , he
filled his brain ; something had suddenly broken in upon him ,
retch who was guilty of her betrayal I have killed my sister ! "
through his mind as he walked slowly towards the old-
dark stain on the family history now assumed its due import-
had changed her features no doubt , and were it not for the
having been suspected of questionable relations with a medical
trifling article discovered upon her clothing the terrible ending
creature he struggled with on that dark and lonely spot . Time
mained unknown to him . Dark and gloomy imaginings passed
to the deceased , bearing the surname ' Gorham , ' the first name
dain the body of his unfortunate relative . How could be
And yet my duty as a priest obliges me to sacrifice everything
been unwittingly hurled to destruction by his own hand . As
of this man I hurled the soul of my sister to everlasting perdi-
he expected , nearly a week later , a short paragraph caught his
only a few days before he saw in all the vigour of resolute nur-
Father Gorham had never heard from his sister since . This
being quite illegible on account of the water having saturated
Yesterday morning about seven o'clock the body of a woman
man . At the time the matter was not talked much about , and
Everine Gorham caused some little excitement amongst the slow-
My God I what have I done ! Now I understand ; to save the
awakening before God to account for the deeds of a lifetime .
the cross .
only indication of identity is an envelope , apparently addressed
body recovered from the river . and the recent discovery of
appear in the presence even of the inanimate body of her whom
and , springing from the chair , he cried in tones of anguish :
riously his elder sister , Eveline , had left his father's house ,
was taken from the river about four miles below the old Roman
unexpected and painful remainder . Who else could the woman
Being early in the day he decided to go to the mortuary and
quite unconscious of its presence . Recollections of past events
Father Gorham stared fixedly at the newspaper and seemed
moving officials . Father Gorham was fairly well known to the
be , or who else was Dr. Henson than the man who had ruined
bridge . It now lies for identification at the mortuary . The
of his own flesh and blood relation would for ever have re-
dear to me in order to administer the saving sacraments of the
Church to the soul of sinners . '
eference to the recovery of that body , which he knew had
newspaper each morning eagerly scanning the contents for any
Yes , he remembered it all now . About twenty years pre-
the paper . '
Gorham , as if he were addressing someone .
tion . No , she could not have been prepared for a sudden
gone off to America under grave suspicion . Here , then , was an
Oh I what a miserable creature I am , " exclaim
never recognised his poor sister in the dark-haired , wild-spoke
her !
fashioned police station in Brechin . ' Not very often was ?
eye :
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exclaimed Father .
Gorham , as if he were addressing someone . " To save the soul
To save the soul
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grey cloth . At the far side of the table two women , dressed
ights . Bare whitewashed walls met the eye , in one of which
Fraser , and muttered something about not feeling well as he
n black , stood grazing mournfully at the uncovered face , the
to have got the better of you : please take this chair , and I will
her daughter or niece . Father Gorham stood bewildered as he
was a heavy iron door .
able could be seen , upon which lay something covered with a
nte a low , dark room , lighted from above by two small sky-
upon her is the same as my own and possibly there may be some
beheld these people who evidently had some interest in the
and was palpably agitated .
The other , a girl about twenty or thereabouts , appeared to be
the body are still inside .
had a visit from you , " he said .
That is the door of the dead house , " remarked Jessop , and
brandy immediately .
With a great effort he got through these few words , and the
Jessop , the head constable , to show
saved passages . Afterwards steps were descended which led
panied them .
Good morning . Father Gorham ; it is a good while since we
solution to certain doubts that have exercised my mind for some
was about sixty years of age and had been weeping bitterly .
elationship . '
head constable . He looked up with considerable surprise when
' You do not seem well , Father Gorham ; your nerves seem
It is unlocked , sir , because the ladies who came to claim
dragged himself forward . Through the open door a long
Going forward he looked steadily at the old lady and
end for some refreshment . Indeed , you are positively ill ? '
dead woman .
asked : " Who are you , and do you know the deceased ?
As the three men entered the elder woman looked up . She
' Pray do not take so much trouble , I shall be all right pre-
his voice sounded weird and hollow in the empty chamber .
Father Gorham could scarcely stand . He held on to P.C.
sently . I am just a little upset by the possibility of finding a
Opening a side door he ordered a policeman to procure some
him to the mortuary .
aken from the river yesterday . As you know " the name found
he glass door of his office swung open to admit the priest .
dead woman .
I have come , " he said . " to look at the body of that woman
Father GORHAM'S SICK VALL .
time past . '
nstable was quick to observe his agitation and pale features .
I thought they had gone . However , we will go inside '
Father Gorham returned the salutation in a far-away voice
They went through the side door and along several stone -
Just open it , Fraser , ' nothing to the policeman who accom-
The man soon returned , and Father Gorham was persuaded
sheet having been turned down to expose the countenance of the
This revived him considerably , and
to drink some brandy .
rising he told Mr.
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to cover cost of the book and postage .
one they should send in their orders at once with four shillings
terest and variety of its contents . Some copies - a very limited
The Cross . Vol. I .
highly delighted with the beauty of the volume and the in-
those who ordered it in advance , and all express themselves
somely bound in red cloth richly gift . Copies have been sent to
number-are still left , and if any of our readers wish to procure
Since our last issue Vol. I. of THE CROSS has appeared hand-
old Roman bridge .
just been ordained , and , of course , all the particulars were not
haunted by the remembrance of that ghastly encounter on the
But it was not long till white hairs came to Father Gorham
and deep lines of care and sorrow scared his face , and , all his
Hence when Eveline went off with him they got married before
whom her father did not approve of for reasons of his own .
brother-in-law of Father Gorham , was in possession of a splen-
At the time his sister had gone to America Father Gorham had
ope was Edith Gorham , and she was not related to the priest .
life through , in waking thought and nightly dream , he was
did practice and a handsome income in the city of Boston .
ig , and at the present moment Doctor Broadburn , the
all , another coincidence . The full name on the enve-
to him . His sister had eloped with a young medical man
the question .
the cross .
The surprise of this unexpected development had acted like
a powerful stimulant , and he felt almost composed as he asked
ful calmness : " I am her mother and this girl is her daughter . '
Slowly turning fully round she replied in words of wonder-
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Just to please God .
That whether men decide or laud ,
We still may hold our whole life's course
l'envoi .
Dear Smile ! Sweet Grace ! be still our own .
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Just to Please God .
Who in his sight are children all ,
When here is planitude of joy
The poorer place , the slaughter share ,
Alike life's varying joys and pains ,
We say it o'er with yearning eyes
Unto the Love that gave us Life ,
With folded hands we say the words ,
Whatever good or ill befall .
Unto that Glory shining far ,
The burden of another's care :
And take , if need be , for our own
Our Father's tender love ordains .
Just to please God-why seek a far
Blest in the wish to do His will ,
Unto that source of all things fair ,
Just to please God - for this to love
To bear with steadfast , changeless will
And gives us more than mother's care .
And strong defence from doubt and fear ?
Assured that all unto our needs
For motive words of strength and cheer ,
And upstretched hands that fair would reach
Our Father-Father ! blessed word ,
By Eleanor R. Cox .
And sweet beyond all thought or spe
speech ,
Yet through the spaces infinite
We feel the sunlight of His smile ,
The calm of His sustaining grace .
In radiant dreams we see Him reign
Just to please God-sublime , a far ,
Above the wonders He has wrought :
That hide from us our Father's face ,
Beyond the utmost reach of thought ,
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cessfully than any of the
came to these countries .
ter of the English lan-
be one of the most success -
in giving the spiritual
land . He was destined to
months was sent to Eng-
guage , and was able to
ember in the following
and retreats far more suc-
and Ireland he was almost
religious communities ; and
year , and in less than nine
exercises to the clergy and
from Italy . In a very
day was more instrumental in winning attention and respect and
work of the missions and
preach and give missions
it is hardly an exaggeration to say that no Passionist of his
ful missioners who ever
incessantly occupied in the
short time he became mas-
native of Viterbo , and had been a secular
fession on the 29th Sept-
native Fathers . During
Vincent of St. Joseph ( Grotti ) . He was a
Leaves from the Annals of the
his sojourn of some seven-
Passionists in Great Britain .
popularity among high and low for the Congregation in its new
IN June , 1846 , our province received an im-
dark piercing eyes , the engaging smile were hit index to the
portant accession in the person of Father
clothed in the habit of the Passionists on the 28th September ,
ability he possessed of exercising influence over others . And
home than was Father Vincent Grotti . The external appear -
and Ireland .
soul within .
everywhere he went he gained the
Father Vincent .
teen years in Great Britain
all with whom he came in contact .
He was a man of remark-
ince proclaimed the man : the noble men , the fine physique , the
esteem and reverence of
father Vincent Grotti , C.P.
able powers in many respects , and not least in the marvellous
grotti .
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priest and a carion in the diocese of that name before he was
He made his pro-
on in the diocese of that name before he was
1844 .
not least in the marvellous
1844 .
v.
in he came in contact . He was a man of remark-
156 .
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Annals of the Passionists .
see no fault in them : he did not love the English , and his atti-
free hand , one part , at least , of the province might not be in the
joy of his life , as it was his greatest work , was the introduction
Irish , both in their own land and in the sister country : but his
flourishing condition in which it now is . Perhaps the greatest
discernible as he was the most candid of men . He was a man
Nazareth . He had a special predilection for work among the
of the Passionists into Ireland in 1856 . He returned to Italy
likes . His geese were all swans . He loved the Irish and could
rejudices were apt to run away with him , and had he had a
He was not without his faults , which were the more easily
of extremes , and especially he was extreme in his likes and dis-
yards England was much like that of Nathanael towards
, and especially he was extreme in his likes and dis-
7
of St. Paul ( Spencer ) , who began his novitiate
more supernatural type was Father Ignatius
Coming of a noble family , whose influence in
father ignatius spencer .
A man of very similar stamp , so far as zeal
September , 1883 , was called to his reward .
spencer .
and influence were concerned . but of a much
For twenty years more he laboured strenuously , and on the 8th
assionist on January 6th , 1848 . His career was a very re-
Church and State bespoke for him a prosperous future . he
in 1863 , and was shortly afterwards elected Prosecutor General .
on January 5th , 1847 , and was professed as a
Father Ignatius .
markable one .
at Aston Hall .
Passionist on
entered the ranks of the Anglican clergy in 1822 after taking
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seem , owing to the immigration of the poor
on the occasion was preached by Dr. Wiseman .
considerably this year ( 1847 ) , chiefly , it would
at Aston and Stone began to increase very
The congregations attending our churches
whereas congregations could here to fore have been counted by
ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed b
were prepared by Mr. Charles Hanson , of Clifton , and the
Stone made their way to Aston only to be crowded out there too .
the sum was , the Fathers signed the contract with a good deal
numbers , although two Masses were celebrated there every Sun-
itrepidation conscious of their empty others . The war
building , which was for the present to be limited to the nave and
Stone soon became too small to accommodate the increasing
Walsh , Vicar Apostolic of the Central District , and the serra-
There was no option but to begin the building of a new church ,
began to be a common experience throughout England , that
begun on the day following the signing of the contract .
year . They thronged every place where labour could be pro-
at Aston .
Irish driven from their own country by the dire famine of that
New Church .
north aisle , was to cost the modest sum of E 1.250 . But modest
lay and every holiday of obligation . Those crowded out at
ite of which was to be at Aston . Plans and specifications
they were now to be counted by hundreds . Our church at
#
cured . Around Aston and Stone they came in crowds . It
Around Aston and Stone they came in crowds . It
works of St. John Chrysostom gradually attracted him to
throughout the Three Kingdoms and traversing not only these
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jee . Oscott . Towards the end of 1846 he resolved to become
procure spiritual and temporal assistance towards his beloved
England . Doubles soon began to assist his mind , the Athanasian
Creed being the first source of his scruples . The reading of the
Carstairs in Scotland . He had closed a mission at Coatbridge
almost a passion with him . He laboured in various capacities
a Passionist . " For seventeen years he worked as a member :
Dr. Wiseman , he was ordained priest and returned to England .
countries , but the whole continent of Europe in his efforts to
the Anglican ministry , trying to infuse life and spirit into his
into the Church . After about two years' study in Rome , under
conversion of his country . ' To work for that ' object became
suddenly , in the midst of his labours , on October 1st , 1864 , at
few moments before his death , was to secure a promise from two
little children whom he met to pray for England's return to the
work - a heavy task in the then apathetic state of the Church of
Faith .
our body . giving missions and retreat almost everywhere
atm' secular priest , being finally President of St. Mary's Col-
his degree at Cambridge . For nine years he laboured hard in
and was on his way to Leith to open another . His last act , a
158
From that day his one thought , his constant prayer was for the
holicism , and on the 22nd of January , 1830 , he was received
ork , the conversion of England . Death came to him
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his wife and family on a sort of holiday . Apparently he made no
the foundation was Poplar House . West End. Hampstead . It
that the step he had taken in saying Mass in the house was pre-
wards . Father Dominic , having arranged a room as a temporary
protest at the moment of our taking possession , and apparently
and , and one by one the Fathers at Aston Hall were laid low
visited the place in Lent of this year , and , as a result of his in-
community was about to be wiped out by death it happily did
eceiving the last Sacraments he made his religious profession
ors ( chief among them , Lord Arundel and Surrey ) who enabled
in what was thought to be his death-bed . It pleased God however
May , and was taken to Poplar House by the bishop himself and
advantages which a Passionist community might desire . It
meadow , was well wooded , and , while sufficiently secluded ,
was not too far " distant from the metropolis . Father Dominic
not suffer the loss of any of its members . The building of the
the arrival of the religious . On the Sunday , two days after-
who had been translated to the London Dis-
Religious Orders in London , turned his eyes
in that year fell on the list of June .
gnatius was so ill that his recovery was despair of , and after
owner for ecclesiastical purposes and seemed to offer all the
to spare him , and , though it seemed at one time as if the whole
to Father Dominic and the Passionists . The place chosen for
had grown much too small for the needs of the increasing com-
a tenant seems to have sub-let the house , was living there with
senses entitled by it , but God soon raised up generous benefac-
called to London again by Dr. Wiseman towards the close of
persons . Mr. Bagshaw immediately advised Father Dominic
work of the Institute went on , and in this year no fewer than
venty missions and retreats were given in various parts of the
In spite of sickness and poverty of resources , however , the
Difficulties , however , began to bristle thickly around this
of 1847 , wishing to have the assistance of
trict as Pro-Vicar-Apostolic in the latter part
to undertake the building of a new wing to the monastery which
The year 1848 saw the first foundation of
ng the summer a malignant fever became prevalent in Eng-
The building operations , however , were abruptly brought to
actually put in possession on the Feast of the Ascension , which
stood in a fair extent of fertile ground , with garden and
foundation . ' A London barrister , named Bagshawe , to whom
munity .
the Passionists in London . Dr. Wiseman ,
House ( 1848 ) .
country by the three available missionaries .
Annals of the Passionists .
London : Popular .
a temporary pause by the serious illness of the community . " Dur-
section of it , grate accepted the foundation . He was
Foundation in
he Fathers to push forward the work , and also encouraged them
ov it , the only exception being Father Dominic . ' Father
nurch was considerably delayed owing to sickness and the ex-
had been left to Dr. Wiseman and Ullathorne by its forme
lapel , said Mass in presence of a congregation of ten or twelve
was expected , for he had agreed to leave the house on
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a year or so . In fact , with the most ostentatious friendliness ,
offered , in lieu of Poplar House , a house at Hammersmith which
pastor of Hampstead mission very strongly objected to our nro-
sent to his former abode : they must remain hidden in
declining it by being himself very emphatically declined admis-
Tusculum , and so he knew the country and the neighbouring
bank of the river , where a boatman , with his family , lived . They
ment before full possession could be gained , and so forth . Mr.
were Christians , and a short time before they had given shelter
by Libyan , was now going was an isolated cottage on the right
house altogether till the legal business was settled - a matter of
was the desire and intention both of Dr. Wiseman and Father
riests might need our services for missions , Sec. The then
old lady who had been mistress of the school was still living
decided that we should take charge of all the Catholics " who
ing out some fifteen miles .
responsibilities , but should be free to go wherever Bishops or
they did not make the title void , yet might cause much embarrass -
sion by the old lady in question . When he returned to Poplar
there , and being too old to be removed was to be kept on the
to Lucius .
I would be most dangerous for either to return for the pre-
tlement did not choose this house by chance : he was eager
premises by the community till her death . Father Dominic
did not succeed in outing Father Dominic , he succeeded in mak-
ing some impression on Dr. Wiseman . The latter accordingly
events . The place of refuge towards which Clement , followed
do and leave undone , and finally advised him to leave the
he raised an infinitude of difficulties , and at length , though he
This was not the only difficulty that called for solution . It
consented to inspect the place and was saved the trouble of
places not likely to be suspected , and there await the course of
to have news of his friend : and Linus , the eldest son of the
posed immunity from parochial cares , and , in the event , it was
had formerly served as a school for young ladies . The very
mature , that there were many legal difficulties which , though
minds to go and leave him in peaceful possession .
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
Dominic that at Poplar House we should have no parochial
the cross .
ived below Finchley Road " - a very indefinite district , stretch-
Sons of Martyrs .
( To be continued . )
House he found that the Bagshaw family had made up their
Bagshawe kept on advising Father Dominic as to what he should
boatman , had been the year before gardener at a rich villa near
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belonged , were to assemble to hear the voice of their pastor ,
would go to Lucius and return without delay the following
These rooms opened on the bank of the river , which was
SONS OF MARIYRS .
it he could cover the ground in less time than if he went on foot ,
rooms on the ground floor on the other side of the little garden .
indeed , but a sorry animal , old and lean , but , at all events , with
ueitives from the prison , now lay watching a short distance
important , as they could thus more easily effect their escape in
hospitality and help , especially for the infirm old man who
community to which the boatman , his sons , and Clement
departed with a tablet written by Clement to his friend Lucius ,
and he could not travel till such time as it would leave him .
cake made of flour and honey , and he besought them to eat and
could have wished to go himself to Mount Albanus , but , sick as
the boatman , one Cassius , Clement told him briefly the story of
was aimed at them .
A man , however , who , like a dark shadow , had followed the
unfold and raise about as a flag .
The good boatman then brought out some wine and a large
accompanied him . " Cassius showed his willingness to afford
Soon after the departure of the boatman's son the agent of
night to the cemetery of Domitilla , where the faithful of the
celebrate the divine offices , and discuss what measures they
once more prevailed in the cottage on the banks of the Tiner
up that he might second the desire of Clement , who wished to
concealment as possible . Linus , an active and robust youth ,
a white cloth , which , as soon as he came in sight of it , he should
been made , the two fugitives were left alone to repose . ' Linus
have news of Lucius as soon as possible .
their arrest and unexpected liberation . He then ' besought his
Eusebius quietly left his bed , went out into the garden , and
he could not do personally . The fever still tormented him ,
o borrow a rare which belonged to a neighbour . It was ,
They are Christians , and this fact gives
and the boatman returned to his chamber to rest . Deep silent
heir guests on the measures which should be adopted . Clement
For the speedier performance of his task Linus determined
The young man hoped to accomplish by means of Linus what
What kind of people are this boatman and his family ?
persecuted , I will not needlessly risk iny life .
Clement gave Linus precise indications of the situation of
It was decided that the fugitives should remain in as close
They soon arrived at their destination , and having roused
from the house .
e was , how could be attempt the journey ?
Then the boatman and his son held a short consultation with
ground for anxiety .
them the required assistance , and conducted them to two small
should adopt to defend themselves against the persecution which
lois
thought Libyan .
And then there was also the promise given to Lucius : If I am
be a second attempt was made to capture them .
Lucius's hiding-place ; and he advised him to bring with him
sh themselves a little . At the same time he walked Linus
g and hardy though he was . These arrangements having
refresh themselves a little .
case a second attempt was made to capture them .
accompanied him .
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he would soon know where it was that the Christians assembled ,
later the riches of the young patrician would be his . Besides ,
Linus , who was soon described and followed at a distance . Two
celebrate their mysteries . They had orders to arrest as large
rejoicing in performing a work of charity , pressed on as hard
the bravest and strongest , and some skilful archers , and he
wrapped in a brown cloak and mounted on horseback , he moved
keep in sight the boatman's son , who , like a good Christian .
would be his surer drew , and he determined to lead in person
guidance of spies , fall upon the Christians assembled to
the latter , like a servant who had received his master's orders ,
The whole plan was laid to perfection , and the development
followed as if by magic . There was no suspicion , no hesitation
they would set out for the catacombs where the Christians were
Lucius , the last survivor of his family and heir of their wealth ,
information from Libyus .
informers at the proper moment .
self , with his soldiers , proceeded along the Adrian war after
and if , as well might be the case , there were among them persons
and so a huge netful of the hated Nazarenes would be captured ;
a number as possible , and on no account to let the heads of the
liber ready to follow the boatman and his friends as soon as
of importance , who could tell what gain might not accrue to
gigantic stature , as leader of this band , and he was to take his
The conversation of Libyus and the stranger was brief ; and
THE CROSS .
exact knowledge of the hiding-place of Lucius , and sooner or
persecutors . And Eusebius exulted with a malicious joy as ,
community escape . Eusebius appointed Felix , a man of
from the perfect a large number of soldiers chosen from among
to assemble . They would then communicate the secret to the
then arranged a simple plan . He felt that the treasures of
Another band of soldiers , more numerous , would , under the
Eusebius was now triumphant : he held in his hand all the
the expedition against the young nobleman .
autiously re-entered the boatman's house , and all was quiet
clearly in a heaven full of light .
At the same time two other slaves watched the cottage by the
the respective parts having been thus allotted . Eusebius him-
bowing his head , withdrew at a rapid pace . The other
as the pace of the hack he rode would permit .
to time by an inclination of the head .
All was still save for a
nightingale which sang from a neighbouring grove .
again .
man appeared some distance off .
thence proceeded towards the river .
reads of his plan . By means of the pretended Libyus he had
The river flowed by with scarcely a murmur : the stars alone
and spoke to him in a low voice . ' the other ascenting from time
trusty slaves went in advance of Eusebius and his company to
him ?
a shrill sharp tone . A similar whistle came in answer , and's
Accordingly , it was necessary to act at once .
Libyus went to meet him ,
on the part of the persecuted , no obstacle in the way of the
There he whistled twice in
162 .
he expedition against the young nobleman .
He procured .
man appeared some distance off . Libyus went to
The other
lmurmur ; the stars shone
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to assure himself that all was right , he whistled to his father ,
lightly into the boat , and , having given a rapid glance around
assembly of the Christians , where , as they knew , matters of
Its banks gradually became more dim shadowy outlines , with
they would all partake of some food and then proceed to the
son . Gellius , had gone to fetch some wood , and after his return
request his guests to hold themselves in readiness . His younger
ever-changing forms and varying hues ; masses of clouds in the
who , posing as an invalid , ' spent most of his time " in bed , '
grey twilight it seemed like a narrow , almost motionless lake .
who , with the others , proceeded cautiously to the water and
Gellius pressed the end of an our against the bank to push
the boat off , and then began to row with the stream , keeping
heavens , purple , rose-coloured , and yellow , cast their reflect-
already signified his intention of proceeding thither , as the
declared to the boatman that he was ready to follow him .
rejoined his son .
great importance would have to be decided . Clement had
tions on the stream : overhead the kingfishers fitted to and fro .
Cassius went to the apartments at the end of the garden to
place of meeting was at no great distance off . Libyus , too ,
which he had gathered in the woods beside the river-banks .
The river at this part of its course was deserted , and in the
strict silence all the time . All , Libyus included , had made the
We will now return to the boatman's cottage , where
eturning , his shoulders laden with a great bundle of wood ,
They ate a hasty meal , and , when it was over . Gellins learned
Sign of the Cross on entering the boat .
They soon heard the merry whistling of Gellius , who was
I know . I know ; here I am quite ready , " he replied , as he
Be quick , " said his father , addressing him . " You
laid his burthen on the wood-pile .
" Just cast a look at the bank there to the right . " said the
youth to his father , without ceasing to row . All turned to the
He was desirous of making the acquaintance of other brethren
verything was going on quietly . Towards evening
in Christ persecuted by the heathen like himself .
know-
vii .
n Christ persecuted by the heathen like himself .
Gellius rowed , and all kept silence .
Gellius rowed , and all kept silence .
SONS OF MARTYRS .
ing the ravines of Mount Albanus .
roused , and the enterprise might fail .
ey's end .
escort were obliged to regulate the speed of their
n's son once caught sight of them his suspicions
by the tortoise pace of the more which Linus rode .
as long , and when the sun arose they were far from
oldiers along the Appian way to surprise Lucius
itted the slaves to track Linus on their own account ,
his soldiers kept out of view as far as possible . If
g alone annoyed him -the sickness of the journey .
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sounds audible . The air was scented with the sweet odours
tree . All now moved silently along the winding path through
bration of the Holy Mysteries and receive the Body and Blood
forth . In accordance with the orders which he had received from
the fields , which led to a small plain . After traversing this ,
ance of the heathen and the fierceness of the persecution .
example : he fancied he saw the gold of Lucius glittering before
a creek the banks of which were shaded by willows . ' Gellius
furnished Felix with full information concerning the plan of
frogs , and some human voices in the distance were the only
his eyes , and enjoyed by anticipation his own triumph and the
Eusebus , he hastened with it at once to Felix , the gigantic
of rubbish , to the oratory where the faithful used to assemble -
A tablet had been hidden under a large bush , and this he drew
information which the pagan had from time to time craftily
As they went on , earthly thoughts mingled with the heavenly
owly , standing out like faint white spots against " the back-
little uneasiness . What would become of his dear son . Linus ?
of the hawthorn . Clement , with the boatman and his son , was
bishop to places at a considerable distance from Rome , and
Librus to disembark , while his father fastened the boat to a
absorbed in the thought that they would soon join in the cele-
he Christians had met but seldom in consequence of the vigil-
dimly descry the villas of the rich and the cottages of the
soul he held converse with the spirits of evil .
nes which occupied the mind of the boatman , and gave him no
A few more strokes of the car , and the boat stopped close to
they entered a thick grove , on the other side of which was the
Would he be able to come to the hiding-place of ' Lucius ?
ground of herbage and trees .
cemetery of Domitilla in a locality called the " Unfading
already sent on secret missions by the deaconesses and the
the cemetery from its entrance , which was concealed with heaps
night . The drawsw twittering of the birds , the croaking of the
to himself to have become some great personage - a consult . for
The tablet had been written on and hidden by Libvus . It
drawn from the unsuspecting Christians .
Their boat had now left the neighbourhood of the city
visible ; they seemed to be in pursuit of the boat .
trepidation ?
extermination of the Christians . Thus in his short-sighted
THE CROSS .
soldier of whom we have spoken before .
was the first to leap ashore , and then , with Clement , helped
Meanwhile a stranger entered furtively the boatman's garden .
Cassius had felt no uneasiness ; how then account for his present
A deep calm pervaded the scene , herald of the approaching
Fields . '
their Lord . How they had longest for this hour ! ' Latterly
Libyus , too , was in a meditative mood .
third : they were in the country . On each side they could
spot pointed out by the oarsman .
Would no snare be set for him ?
Two men were plainly
sound to the cottage by the Tiber ? The young man had been
feared for the success of the enterprise ; at another he seemed
would he return safe and
164 .
ild no snare be set for him ? Would he return safe and
sound to the cottage by the Tiber ?
At one time he
Eusebius , he hastened with it at once to Felix ,
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skin far more than all these .
SONS OF MARTYRS .
the empire . Your friend " Orontes , now Libyus , is worth more
racles ! Then , turning to the others . he asked : " Why , then ,
the niece of the Emperor .
than a hundred strangers , a hundred wizards , a hundred
a reddish fame , and the rustling of the branches warned them
hey would have lost their way more than once before emerging
and dignified , and her head was partly wrapped in a dark veil .
took a path which led them away from the place whence the
enemies , as we did them . '
Libvus was eager for more information , but he forbore , seeing
sounds came . The barking still continued , but it grew fainter
Behind her walked a woman of mature age and two praetorian
hurried look , was of singular beauty . Her gait was composed
the heart of the wood . Suddenly they saw through the trees ,
did we not join the party , if they are Christians ? '
friend , not if you had consulted all the oracles of the gods in
on the point of saying , but instead he explained : " Save me ,
reach the ' Unfading Fields . '
for Eusebius . You would never have found it out , my wife
you " ; and , after a short consultation with his friends , they
Night had fallen , and the party still found themselves in
towards the light .
even the riches hidden on Mount Albanus . He valued a whole
and fainter as they went on .
into the open country .
Do not tear . Librus . " whispered Clement . " we will defend
God he nraisen . ' he said , , at length , " that we shall soon
ears with his fingers to shut out the dreaded sounds , meanwhile
O Christ on high ! '
hem a fright . They would for the moment have taken us for
To avoid disturbing them , " answered Gellius , " or giving
Libyus trembled like a frightened child , and stopped his
and were it not for the brave Gellius , who knew all its turnings ,
A tall , strong youth passed by , holding in his hand a lighted
that someone was approaching . They at once halted in a group
nentally cursing Eusebius , all the Christians of the empire , and
The little party had hardly passed by when Gellius , resum-
beside a great tree . They remained still , and looked anxiously
By the goddess Venus ! thought the pagan , what a capture
ing his journey with the others , muttered : " The young Artosar ,
Heaven be praised that she did not see us , " explained
All at once they heard the ferocious barking of dogs .
The dogs , the dogs , " groaned Libyan in terror , at the same
lantern : he was followed by a maiden , who , to judge by a
The path through the wood became more difficult to trace ,
soldiers .
praying with us . '
Libyus .
had his companions preferred to be silent .
time grasping Clement's arm . " Save me , O Tupiter ! " he was
" She , too , is a Christian , and you will see her to-night
beside a great tree .
Gellius .
What ! She would not have done us any harm , " answered
what !
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Christian symbols and figures , and soon found themselves in a
They proceeded along a winding passage , went down another
no desire of the Elysian fields .
arge hall , used as a cemetery , as might be seen from the
for Our Lord Jesus Christ that we are on our way . '
Gellius , to avoid the does , had led them by a roundabout war
by heaps of rubbish and some large trees , and they then
And now the rays of moon made it more easy " for them to
ircular gallery , the gallery of the oratory , from which other
vas of earthenware , and had on it figures of palms .
failing courage :
should recognize him , disguised though he was , what would be
takings for himself . The thought of the presence of the dead
unnels , some of which were adorned with frescoes representing
repidation : evil minded as he was , he feared to be the victim
bowls of the earth , performed informal ceremonies and cele-
It makes no difference to me . " said Gellius in a low voice .
tunnels led . He advanced to the altar and took his place beside
vere the worst of people , who , in their assemblies held in the
of a plot . And then he had always heard that the Christians
he people , we should receive the martyrs' crown , because it is
irena , where we are sure to come sooner or later . Here in
chief , Eusebius , who always chose the safest part of his under-
he open country . They were afraid of being late , because
whether the dogs in the wood devour me or the beasts in the
the cross .
searing inscriptions and emblems , chief among which were the
the bishop , who , believing that he was still in prison , showed
The prayer is begun , " said Clement . " He quickened his
epulchres in the wall , closed with tiles or slabs of marble , and
A hymn which was heard at a distance restored somewhat his
if he had socialismised them by his display of fear , which argued
veak , " he said , " and I have suffered much . '
Thu ways , and make them bless . They holy name . '
The moment he entered the catacomb Librus was seized with
Oh ! by the god Mercury , he thought , in what a place I have
anchor and the fish .
allowed myself be estranged , and all for gain . He envied his
descended a short narrow flight of stairs .
Eternal rest . " prayed Cassius , to which the others answered :
Librus had remained his courage : he asked pardon of the others
ep to the path , and after a few more turnings " they came to
Cassius took a lamp from a niche on the right and lit it . It
one , through the entrance to the catacombs , which was concealed
ilence , without display , without being exposed to the gaze of
added to his terror : he felt so comfortable on earth that he had
Give unto them , O' Lord . '
little confidence in the protection of God .
his fate ?
tairs broader and longer than the first , passed alone some short
' O God , in Thy mercy forgive our persecutors :
I am old and
lescended a short narrow flight of stairs .
having come to the " Unfading Fields , " they
Having come to the " Unfading Fields , " they passed , one by
show them .
pace , and soon found himself with his companions in a large
brated bloody rites . Would they kill him ? If someone
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they passed , one by
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expresented in colours scenes from the Old and New Testaments .
such as Daniel in the lion's den. the raising of Lazarus , and
the Emperor himself was not above consulting him about the
overy , he continued mentally . The voices went on :
We are in Thy hands : guide us in the paths of light . "
n Tivoli , and the gorgeous villa of the Oleanders : what rich
of above . from the vaulted roof of which some l'amps hung .
of the Emperor , whom he had seen shortly before in the wood .
reside her were two children whom she seemed to be teaching
She was , however , on the left of the altar in a white tunic , sur-
ight stood a woman of noble aspect in widow's weeds , and
nav meditate on Thy Divine Mysteries : inflame our hearts that
wished to know the secrets of the future resorted to him , even
py , Orontes , the self-styled' Libyus , would make such a
His holy name . '
celebrate the Holy Sacrifice . All the others were silent : his
much surprised that he could hardly keep himself from crying
The noble lady Sabina - she who possesses the richest estates
His feet , which He regarded lovely . On the walls were
rayer continued : " Lord , enlighten our understanding that we
ng on an instrument with five strings , besides emblems of
The altar had been erected on the tomb of a martyr in a kind
lived in a grotto outside the gate called Capena . Many who
Bless the Lord , O my soul , and all that is within me , bless
serself to his gaze . This was the beautiful Artosar , the niece
brothers , Callistus and Parthenius , who were absorbed in
out : " You , too , here . '
voice alone was heard .
snew . He started with surprise as he recognized the two
various kinds , such as fishes and dolphins .
while Librus kept in the background as much as possible . The
By Neptune's anger , he thought , the two trusted centurions
how to pray .
ve may love Then with our whole soul . '
The old man was Alabardus , a celebrated magician , who had
The astonishment of Libyus increased : close by him on the
Libyus closely scanned the faces of his neighbours with a
great joy at his unexpected appearance , as did also the others to
On the vault was depicted the Good Shepherd with a lamb at
A linen cloth was laid on the altar , and the bishop began to
footy to-night . Eusebius would never have imagined that his
Meanwhile an old man raised his head , and Libvus was so
of the Emperor !
The palmody went on : " Lord , in Thee alone we find our
whom he was known .
ounded by some young maidens intent on praising God .
The boatman and his son joined a group of youths to the left .
" Bless the Lord . O mv soul , and forget not all his benefits . "
prayer .
SOUND VICTOR CUTERELLED I.000 .
But she whom he anxiously searched for had not yet presented
ew to discovering if there were any among them whom he
e peace , our true repose , even in Thee who art true and just . "
iub .
ve may love Then with our whole soul . '
like . There was also a symbolical figure of a woman nlav-
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coming : : " Help us , O Lord " ; " Let no one leave the cata-
into confusion . A negro boy , bearing an instrument which
he men with crossed arms , received the Holy Eucharist under
his presence was needed by the bishop , and then he hoped that
were put out , and the gallery was wrapped in darkness . ' Here
arried off by the gods . The prefect will be astonished beyond
Ah ! he ruminated , now we have the explanation of his dis-
and there were heard confused voices : " The beaten are
wreathed in white linen , which they held under their chins , and
questions , were obliged to spend a whole night in his cave , and
appearance from the grotto , and of the fruitlessness of the
tement , who all at once had recovered his strength . he knew
corner , so as to avoid taking part in the rite , which he looked
whereabouts . To think that people imagined that he had been
one , they received the Precious Blood from the chalice . Their
on as a piece of witchcraft .
and whispered something in the ear of the Emperor's niece ,
mall silver tube , which the bishop presented to them one by
These Nazarenes are really ridiculous . " and he shrunk into a
present quickly took refuge in the various tunnels . The lights
which she in turn communicated to the bishop .
us save . Artosar . '
measure at seeing him before him . He will say that he has
hose who had tried the experiment told dreadful tales of what
comb : : " Who has betrayed us ? " " Let us save our bishop , let
piece , and some other brave young men formed a bodyguard
He had been sometimes on the point of visiting him , but he
from time to time some ugly surprise .
reeded so quietly . He was not a little perplexed , and feared
they had heard and seen .
The information brought by the little Numidian quickly
The Mass was ended , and the Christians sane a nsalm of
The pagan wondered that the rites of the Christians pro-
Clement also thought of his companion in the prison ; he
At a certain point in the service , the women , their hands en-
rotaries of the magician , if they wanted an answer to their
praise ye the name of the Lord . '
chant was immediately suspended , and the assembly thrown
would not have left the poor old man at that moment only that
Suddenly a sound was heard as of someone approaching : the
not how ; the two soldiers who had accompanied the Emperor's
What are they doing ? " muttered Libyus to himself .
the cross .
thanksgiving : " Praise the Lord , ye servants of the Lord :
schanged one profession for another more lucrative still .
for the bishop .
Libyus did not recognize , appeared hastily among the crowd ,
edicts issued by the prefect for the purpose of discovering his
uld never summon up courage enough to do so ; because the
never set foot in his mysterious kingdom .
internal " composure showed the devotion of their hearts
success of his wars .
Librus knew him well , though he had
irm of a small circular piece of bread . Then through a
168 .
lead through the assembly , and , at a sign from the bishop , all
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greater number , had fled to places further off .
THE BIRTH OF DAY .
anxious about him .
fessed Christianity , and who had discovered the tell-tale tablet .
garden ? And in his terror , wishing neither to follow the others
which , with Eusebius , he was so skilfully weaving around the
cemetery ? It was the tribune , Auspicius , who from the imperial
the darkness . He lost his way in the underground labyrinth .
catacomb under the guidance of a grave-digger , and that he
But who was it that had sent the Numinian boy to the
knew every corner of it . ' There was , therefore , no need to be
had received warning from Felix's sister , who secretly pro-
Christians who had followed him . ' Others , and these the
the traitor ? Has some Christian discovered the tablet in the
exit ; but , being ignorant of the lie of the place , and groping in
Numidian , and imagined that someone had broken the web
transformation from Orontes into the old man Libyus . His
hiding-place with the bishop , Artosar , and many other
was the gigantic leader of the soldiers who alone knew of his
told him in prison that he had been several times in this same
169
he was with the boatman and his son . Besides , Libyus had
Clement , who knew the catacomb well , took refuge in a
palace was watching over the safety of the young Artosar . He
ibyus was much surprised by the appearance of the little
ans . In his disappointment he asked himself : Who is
remain alone with the dead , he endeavoured to find an
ment ! Cassius ! Felix ! he cried out repeatedly . Felix
cries were in vain-no answer came to his despairing call
mistians . In his disappointment he asked himself
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It helps me in my struggles ,
In bright and cloudy weather ,
I have it always with me .
which hung in patience there ,
And I , too , shall have to die ,
The greatest help I knew
And looking on that Figure .
My soul may pass away .
His loving arms outspread ,
At morning when I wake .
In days of pain and anguish
I hope that little Crucifix
A little metal Crucifix .
Or bitterly complain ,
His feet were nailed together ,
In happiness or in sorrow ,
In sunshine and in rain ,
That the Holy Name of Jesus
So when the time approaches .
will close beside me lie .
How'dear it is to me .
May be the last I say ,
Its look of gentle patience .
It reproves me when I sin ,
As plain as it can be ,
In every step I take ,
which He in love did bear .
At evening when I slumber ,
And blood was dripping slowly
And how could I then murmur ,
I saw the dreadful torture .
THE CROSS .
In pleasure or in pain .
And , kissing that dear Crucifix ,
Was to hold that little Crucifix .
To undergo such pain ?
Until I calmer grew .
My Crucifix . "
Down from His thorn-crowned head .
Rebukes the strife within .
When love for me induced Him .
But only God in Heaven
a student of Melleray .
en by an old Gallery priest now gone to his
knows .
en by an old Welleray .
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readers of THE CROSS .
Passionists .
The Welsh Home of the
Carmarthen as it is and once was .
stubbornly against Anglicising influences , some account of their
have now spiritual charge of a very considerable tract of South
By Layman .
Wales , and this in a district where the language , traditions and
home among the Cambrian hills may be of interest to many
mission at Carmarthen and outlying stations at Llan-
" EEING that the Passionist Fathers , with their principal
peculiarities of the old Cymeric Celts hold their ground
od ( " Trinity Church " ) , Ammanford and Abermarlais ,
times the seat and stronghold of the Princes
Passionist Church , Carmarthen .
security , removed to the strong Castle of
of South Wales , who afterwards , for greater
vawre " as the place where Merlin
Carmarthen , where St. Mary's Passionist
make clear in the following notes .
Retreat is situated , was in early mediaeval
the Present .
tinction which few of such busy centres possess , as we hope to
The short and simple annals of a country town far remote
from the great centres of national activity will not , perhaps ,
day .
Dynevor , higher up the Vale of Towy and fifteen miles farther
inland .
make very exciting reading . But Carmarthen has titles to dis-
Carmarthen at
In the " Faerie Queen , " Spenser speaks of " Dyne-
security , removed to the strong Castle of
In the
Dynevor ,
171 .
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to provide dowries for his five daughters , all of whom married
convenient centre for transaction the public business of the
of St. David's has his palace , two miles out , at the village of
diocese , who stripped the lead off the roof and sold it , in order
tion and other circumstances are such as to make the place a
of him hangs in one of the rooms of the Palace . Carlyle , when
Abergwili , where there was also , down to the Reformation , a
It stands on the right bank of the river Tory , and is surrounded
gan . The prison , the lunatic asylum , the South Wales Training
Cathedral at St. David's , an episcopal palace of unrivalted
College , the Presbyterian College ( for training Nonconformist
almost ruined shrine , was itself half in ruins not very long ago ,
by a fairly prosperous agricultural country , verdant . Lilly .
nonastic college , founded before the middle of the fourteenth
assizes , the great annual show of farm stock , and the noted
Bishop's residence .
David's for a time , lived at Abergwili , and a striking portrait
seen from what he has published on the subject that the sage of
but has been for the most part restored within the last thirty or
century by Bishop Gower . The same prelate built , close to the
cally demolished by Barlow , the first Protestant Bishop of this
irritating . The venerable Cathedral , containing St. David's
In a deeper delve farre from the view of day . '
marthen . The Protestant Bishop of the very extensive diocese
three " united " counties of Carmarthen , Pembroke and Cardi-
bishops . Laud , who , it will be remembered , was Bishop of St.
for the most part extremely picturesque . Railway communica -
notable example of " reversion . " for those who knew Car-
institutions , serving three or more counties , are here . The
sleep in . It was an unfortunate arrangement , for it may be
Welsh than Carmarthen in every respect . Herein we have a
This , as we shall see , does not accord with local tradition .
to the surface again , and the " ancient British tongue " is used
forty years . It is not here , but stands on a lonely promontory
of the native stock left there . However , the old race has come
Carmarthen is no longer the capital of half the Principality ,
but most of them speak Welsh habitually .
by all except a few score of late immigrants and their children .
at St. David's , formerly Menevia , over forty miles from the
Nearly all the townsfolk and a majority of
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hunters' show for the three " united " counties are held at Car-
There are few towns , if any , more typically
To make his woman , low underneath the ground ,
" Won't ( they say )
Chelsea found any honoured memorial of Laud particularly
ut a quiet country town of barely ten thousand inhabitants .
their rural neighbours understand English .
inisters ) , the Anglican " High School for Girls , " and various
Welsh in spite .
of all .
tolerably well-timbered , rather too abundantly watered , and
beauty , which looks majestic , even in its ruins . ' It was practi-
marthen only from its history would hardly expect to find any
sited the late Bishop Thirlwall , was given this room to
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given over to destruction in order to facilitate the progress of
Merlin . The medieval romancers , both in this country and on
own , tolerably free from noise , smoke and rowdyism ; for , with
and town council , recorder , sheriff , borough magistrates , and
cleaner sweep " than elsewhere , probably because the people ,
ceived its Magna Charta . Its first royal
large extent by H.M. prison . Except the sites hardly any-
phet and enchanter . ' The tales told about Merlin may contain
over all " Welsh Wales " the ' apostles of Reform made a
borough police force . all distinct from the county officials out-
as well known , clung passionately to the old Faith , and it
marthen . " It enjoys " separate jurisdiction , " having a mayor
quite a number of later'sovereigns , and James I. constituted the
churches , and some other pious foundations which were early
with being the birth-place of Merlin , the renowned bard , pro-
to have been the son of a nun . his father being an evil spirit .
a glance at the distant past .
charter , which dates from the reign of
pretty sessions , and has its own grand jury and separate calen-
all interests and purposes , extinct .
the ancient British ( and modern " Welsh ) form of the name
a few grains of truth , but are in the main fabulous . He is said
thee " ) . Local people used to believe that this meant the
liferous region , Carmarthen is what may be called a truly rural
the " Glorious " Reformation . It may here be remarked that
facturing industries as it could formerly boast of are now , to
Some represent him as having been one of the last great
opponents of Christianity . Merlin's Hill , the sleep sides of
Ka-er-vur-then , " sounding "th " as in
Carmarthen , anciently spelled " Caermar-
side . Accordingly , it holds its own courts of quarter and
of the strong Norman Castle , which has now been replaced to a
Henry II , was confirmed and extended by
Visitors seldom fail to inspect the barbican and other remains
sight , and , as far as possible , from their memory .
But before dealing with matters of this kind we have to take
dar at the assizes .
in Welsh as " Caer-fyrddin " ( pronounce
marthen was a borough before England re-
lish at present .
Yet the now unprogressive Borough of Car-
place a county in itself - " the County of the Borough of Car-
Being sixty miles removed from the rapidly-growing city and
thing is left of the two great monasteries , the seven pillaged
The children and grandchildren of Irish people , who came
here in the famine time , or later , talk better Welsh than Eng-
Welsh home of the Passionists .
privileges .
" Caer " ( fortified enclosure ) of Mvuddin , this last word being
the exception of a few funnel ( weaving ) factories , such manu-
the Continent , were almost unanimous in crediting Carmarthen
and deaths .
ort of Cardiff , and quite ten miles from the coal and metal-
ancient .
Remnants of
Merlin : Births .
den . " or " Kaernandez , " is always spoken of
173 .
was thought good policy to remove every vestige of it from their
side .
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magician . By the way , a magazine of miscellanies published
lin's alleged " Prophecies " was one of the books which the
world-wide celebrity , though many other natives of the old
tombs there were : Edmund Tudor . Earl of Richmond . the
miles out , and Merlin's storied cave ( they say ) is there also .
town enjoy considerable repute . General Sir Thomas Picton ,
fauthor of the " Epic of Hades , " " A Vision of Saints , " Sec. )
Merlin ( and composed probably several centuries after his
logical connection between the name of the town and that of the
the pretty sentiment :
marthen Grammar School , and so was Dr. Daniel Davies , who
next place to his friend Addison among British essayists ( there
Nash , who first saw the light at Swansea , was educated at Car-
may like to know at Abermarlaisl , the celebrated Welsh chief
an extract some years ago from an old geography , printed in
testant Bishops , including Thomas , Bishop of Worcester . This
the Prince of Wales " ) were Carmarthen born and bred . " Beau
Merlin is the only one of Carmarthen's sons who has achieved
the reign of James I , and here the statement occurs that Mer-
the Earl of Essex ; Sir Rhys as Thomas ( born . the Passionists
military monuments which figure in the public streets . He was
who played so large a part in defeating Richard IIL and placing
true , it ought to be ; for the farrago of nonsense ascribed to
born some ten miles out ; but General Nott , who served with
students of antiquity are now well aware that there is no etymo-
the cross .
visible from the higher parts of the town . It is about three
marthen hotel-keeper . ' The late Sir ' Lewis Morris , the poet
who fell at Waterloo , is commemorated by one of the four
which are thickly wooded , is one of the most striking objects
This institution also trained a few local men who became Pro-
Richard Steele , of the Tailer , a Dublin man , who holds the
ring , on the inner side of which he had caused to be engraved
Among those who closed their lives at Carmarthen and found
if the husband only knew his business . " Let a woman have
Worcester , who , when marrying his fourth wife , gave her a
Henry VII , on the throne ; the well-known dramatist , Sir
It was a theory of the same grave divine that there was no reason
perfect freedom to go her own way . " he said , " and her course
and Brinlev Richards , the musician ( composer of " God bless
Why a troublesome wife should not soon cease from troubling
If Carmarthen does not furnish a great many notable births ,
Bishop Thomas .
" If I survive .
I'll make them five . '
will be a short one . ' Perhaps so ; he had great experience , this
if we are not greatly mistaken , is the same Bishop Thomas , of
leath ) is still taken seriously by many who should know better
here is some compensation in the list of deaths and burials .
until of Trent forbade the faithful to read . If this is not
attended the Duchess of Kent when Queen Victoria was born .
great credit during the Indian Mutiny , was the son of a Car-
whether Carmarthen can claim Merlin as one of her sons or not ,
174 .
ther of King Henry VII : Queen Elizabeth's gallant friend
will be a short one .
Perhaps so ; he had great experience , this
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of the above-mentioned day .
during the greater part of his priestly life .
which he suffered and which
father Paul Mary O'Neill .
Church , he yielded up his soul to God at 3.30 in the afternoon
fession he went through his philosophical studies with his com-
his religious profession on the 14th of June , 1880 , at St.
Father Paul's name in the world was John Joseph O'Neill .
the Passionist Congregation at the age of seventeen , and made
he received his elementary education , and he made his classical
panions at Holy Cross Retreat , Belfast , and his theological
parents , on the 24th of July , 1862 . It was in Dublin also that
equally regretted by the members of the Passionist congrega-
His death is deeply regretted by all his brethren , and it is
that he was too weak for an operation , and after a two
strengthened by the last Sacraments and by all
our's Retreat , Broadway , Worcestershire . After his pro-
course at St. Joseph's Retreat , Highgate , London , where he
at the Carmelite College , Clondalkin . He entered
# of his death . It was discovered at the Home
born in Dublin , of respectable and devout Catholic
tions in London and Glasgow , where he lived and laboured
internal .
internal complaint from
tions in London and Glasgow , where h
complaint from
days ; and some others .
father Paul Mary O'Neill , C.P.
holds a high rank among the Welsh bardic poets of olden
are monuments to Steele in St. Peter's , Carmarthen , and Llan-
gunner Church near by ) ; Tudor Aled , a " Black Friar , " who
175 .
Father Paul Mary O'I
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innie ( they were pre-tramway days ) was taken daily
regation to continue his labours for God's honour and glory
in addition he discharged for three years the duties of chaplain
of a St. Gregory or a St. Peter Damien , the claustral observance
management he gained the high esteem of all the officials of
sioned great pain , an affliction which troubled him till the end
different periods . He attended to the sick in the Infirmaries as
I most exemplary religious , remarkable for his charity , cheer-
error and gaining them to the standard of the Cross . - R.I.P.
iftv , when it was fondly hoped he would be spared to the Con-
and Passionist spirit of a St. Paul of the Cross , the charity of
elf to much reading or writing , and his chief external occupa-
vell as in their own homes , he visited the poor and the negligent
of his life . As a priest , therefore , he was unable to devote him -
bore the suffering of others like a St. Paul , he had the patience
to the two prisons - that known as the Duke Street Prison in
and the good of souls . There is nothing grand or heroic to
sodily and spiritual energy . The long walk to Bar-
serformed during his residence of many years in Glasgow . And
these institutions as well as of his ecclesiastical superiors .
occupation for several priests .
emporal , during the years of his residence at Highgate at two
ion was found in pastoral and parochial work . He was always
period he suffered from weakness of the eyes which often occa-
he advantages of his patience , kindness , and charity . Day
amount of work which in less strenuous days affords sufficient
fulness , prudence and zeal . The poor of Highgate experienced
to which they were gently led to respond . And by his discreet
with cheerfulness in all-weathers that the poor pri-
with untiring zeal and with a charity like to that of his Divine
ind night he attended to them and their needs , spiritual and
alone . He suffered bodily afflictions without complaining , he
during which the work required a great expenditure both of
others , thus reclaiming innumerable souls from the paths of
thought little of it , though in his time he did single-handed an
Weathers , Bishop of Angola .
Especially characteristic of the man was the quiet , unassuming
resembled our Divine Savour himself in his ministry to
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Master . He was " all things to all men . " " The same duties he
record of his life , but we can say that it was a life spent for God
Glasgow , and the other at a Berlinnie , outside Glasgow-years
a St. John Chrysostom or a St. John the Evangelist , and he
nworldly-minded priest at the comparatively early age of
He was a bright and happy student , but even at that early
was ordained , at the age of twenty-four , by the Right Rev. Dr.
It is with deep sorrow we chronicle the loss of this gentle .
vav in which he did his work . He spoke little , and probably
ners might have the benefit of his kind care and ministrations .
176 .
the other children has been transferred to
laster . He was " all things to all men . " The same duties he
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who had come from Rome expressly for the purpose . The
29th and the following days , with the results given below :
usual preliminary meetings held on July 26th , 27th and 28th ,
Consultors , and the Rectors of the various houses . After the
ections of superiors for the Province took place on July
was composed of the General , the Provincial and his
Passionists .
Provincial Chapter of the
Retreat , Sutton , Lancs. , on July 25th , under the presidency of
Province of the Passionists assembled at St. Anne's
' HE XIXth Provincial Chapter of the Anglo-Hibernian
the Superior General of the Order , Father Jeremiah Angelucci ,
177 .
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C.P. ( formerly Vicar , Ardoyne ) .
Lummer , C.P.
C.P. ( formerly Provincial ) .
C.P. ( formerly Vicar , Highgate ) .
Carruth , " C.P. ( re-elected ) .
( re-appointed ) .
Francis Clune , C.P. ( re-appointed ) .
close on Thursday , August 3rd .
vincial Consultor ) .
formerly Rector , Broadway ) .
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elected ) .
Slean , C.P. ( re-elected ) .
Provincial : Verv Rev. Philip Coghlan , C.P. ( formerly 1st
the chapter .
Rector , Sutton ) .
sends special blessing .
C.P. ( formerly Rector , Harborne ) ,
After the profession of Faith had been made , and the oath
asking his blessing . The following telegram was received in
1st Provincial Consultor : Verv Rev. Cyprian Meagher , C.P.
During the Chapter a telegram was sent to His Holiness the
Contra Modernistas , " prescribed by Pius X. , had been taken
C.P. ( re-elected ) .
Pro-Provincial , Australia : Very Rev. Athanasius Ryan , C.P.
We give herewith a portrait group of the Fathers composing
The following appointments were made :
Holy Father deeply grateful final homage .
C.P. ( re-elected ) .
formerly Rector , St. Mungo's , Glasgow ) .
Rector , St. Mary's . Harborne : Very Rev. Bruno Townsend ,
Pope expressing the final homage of the Capitular Fathers and
Very Rev. Egwin Wilkes , C.P. ( formerly
Rector , St. Mary's . Carmarthen : Very Rev. Bernard Mangan ,
Edward Lemaitre , C.P. formerly Vicar , Mt. Argus ) .
reply :
superior , St. Brigid's Marrickville . Sydney : Very Rev.
Card . Merry Del Val . "
Rector , Holy Cross . Ardoyne , Belfast : Very Rev. Hubert
Master of Novices :
Rector . The Graan .
Rector , St. Mungo's . Glasgow : Very Rev. Alban Kennedy ,
Enniskillen : Very Rev. Eugene Nevin ,
Rector , St. Paul's . Mount Argus , Dublin : Very Rev. Sebastian
Rector . St. Joseph's . Highgate :
and Provincial Consultor : Very Rev. Hilary Mara , C.P. ( re-
Rector , St. Saviour's , Broadway : Very Rev. Isidore Whelchan
Rector : St. Anne's , Sutton : Very Rev. Kevin McKeown , C.
178
superior , St. Paul's , Glen Osmond .
serior , Presentation Retreat , Goulburn : Very Rev. Reginald
affectionately
by the newly-elected superiors , the Chapter was brought to a
Adelaide : Very Rev.
Very Rev. Malachy Gavin ,
Rector . St. Mungo's , Glasgow : Verv
Rev. Kevin McKeown , C.P.
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beautiful watering-place at Tenby
largely attended , took place on
some other beauty spot on the North
landed proprietor in Ireland , and
Kingdoms-pilgrims vending their
tions in various parts of the Three
Lough Derg. or health-and-pleasure-
ill , on returning from his morning
of Lough Erne outrival in beauty
we tender our deep sympathy .
visit with his old friend . Charles W.
cinally members of our congrega-
walk . on Saturday , 12th ult. The
Belfast , and is now a member of
and this Retreat a generous bone-
surrounding Fermanagh scenery ,
and this , together with the excessive
way to the famous Sanctuary of
August 15th . To his sorrowing
many visitors at The Graan , prin-
heat and his advanced age , brought
Morris . ' Esa . ' he was taken suddenly
their praise of the Lough Erne and
from places so far apart as Edin-
from a long-standing heart trouble .
The last rites of the Church were
the past month there have been
St. Mary's . Carmarthen . By the
Western seaboard . " All were loud in
had taken up his residence at the
factor . Mr. Blake was a large
the far-famed Lakes of Killarnev .
Three clerical notices , hailing
and many freely averred that parts
some time ago . Being here on a
wife and the members of his family
the Community at Ardoyne . Father
George , and the funeral , which was
the habit at the hands of Very Rev.
administered by the Rev. Father
burgh , Dublin and Belfast , received
The Rev. Father Mark . late
seekers en route for Bundoran or
death of Charles Blake , Esq . " the
deceased gentleman suffered much
about a seizure which terminated
Church has lost a devoted member
Master , of " Novices . has left for
Gabriel ( Vicar ) has returned from
Father Eugene , Rector , on July
at whose expense the new altar was
recently erected .
Che Graan . Earniskillen . During
presented by the same generous lady
fatally .
jottings .
a retreat in Belfast .
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national Festival of Wales , was held
Sacra . " The Church of St. Mary's
the reception held by the Mayor to
welcome the distinguished visitors ,
feature of the celebrations was the
crowded with Catholics at the
was an object of attraction , and
Choir ( U.S.A. ) The festival is held
presence of the Pittsburgh Welsh
large numbers visited it daily . At
( Rector ) and the Rev. Father George
enthusiasm . The Eisteddfod , or
here , and was attended by Welsh-
and the beautiful Church has been
clusion of the Provincial Chapter at
Sutton . His Paternity , whose time
than usually large number of
men from every country . A notable
visitors during the summer months ,
the Very Rev. Father Bernard
annually at one or other of the large
Literature and music of " Cambria
help to preserve the ancient customs ,
Sunday services .
able health resort , has had a more
Carmarthen was the scene of great
been engaged during the past
month in giving Retreats to
The Rev. Father Columban has
religious communities .
honoured with a visit by the Most
( Vicar ) attended .
Rev. Father General after the con-
During the first week in August
was very limited , as urgent business
Llandindrod Wells , the fashion-
munity at " Mount Argus were
the
towns in Wales , and its object is to
mount Argus . Dublin . The com-
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The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin .
Iguido Beni .
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Miscellaneous .
" The Church under Home Rule , " to the Ossory Diocesan
magazine , published recently , hints that the time is coming when
remark : " An article on St. Patrick's in a Roman Catholic
Synod at Kilkenny on September 21st , made the following
THE RIGHT REV. DR. BERNARD , Protestant Bishop of Ossory ,
and formerly Dean of St. Patrick's , Dublin , in his address on
" restitution " will be made to the Catholics of Dublin of one
addressed envelope .
Literary communications to the Editor , at the same address .
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin ;
Unsuitable MSS . will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped ,
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS , Three Shillings , post free .
Passionists in Great Britain .
Vagnozzi .
and Ireland .
Provincial Jottings .
Miscellaneous .
Niccolini .
Leaves from the Annals of the
The Choice .
contents .
sionists .
galileo .
a Poem .
page .
October , 1911 .
evermore .
St. Paul .
c.p.
on Mutual .
194 .
For an Ordination .
By Magdalen Rock-
2013 .
Page .
209
By Rev. R. Saunders ,
flower .
193 .
181 .
208
187
211 .
The Welsh
184 .
Passion .
"VERMORE . ' By Magdalen Rock !
Sons of Martyrs .
197
No. 6 .
The Welsh Home of the Pas-
Home of the Pas-
213 .
vol. II .
Rosa
poem .
by
sons .
constructed by - THE #
Martyrs .
In Mutual Understanding .
a .
signo ,
Understanding .
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discussion , explicitly confirmed us in the possession of these
Roman Catholics look forward to the transfer to their custody
860 , solemnly passed by the Imperial Parliament after full
And they have held York Minister in the same way since the
gone ; so here we hope and pray . ( 3 ) The bishop's third obser-
oom for a clergyman of the new religion . ( 2 ) The bishop then
raised for our Catholic worship , we should be less than men
see these beautiful buildings , which our Catholic forefathers
of our most ancient and venerable churches " - if by " transfer
ver accepted the " Continuity " theory . The English are people
English churchmen hold Westminster Abbey by the strong hand
annul his own law . What the Imperial Parliament has done .
vaste of time . Neither Ireland , nor Scotland , nor Wales has
and the shrines of Mary and the Saints ' ; so that we cannot
a Dean has to do with an abbey it is difficult to understand .
oom for a Protestant clergyman called a Dean-though what
our articles on Christchurch and St. Patrick's this fact was
with those built by Protestants we will have nothing to do
appeared had they not been maintained and restored by moneys
contains the word " restitution , " and ends as follows : " And
Westminster Abbey or York Minister . " This is quite true . For
churches . " This is true : but every law-maker can change or
in accord with the remark that immediately follows : " Many
same Tudor sovereign drove out Archbishop Heath to make
His lordship's second remark we are happy to hear : " I will
We do not think such will come to pass , or that such claim will
ast year . The passage is too long to cite here , but it certainly
churches becoming again the homes of the Blessed Sacrament
trove out Abbot Fickenham and his Benedictine monks to make
be made ; but our Protestant friends must allow that when we
violence , and if by " our " he means those built by Catholics :
t can undo : and an appeal to a law ceases when the law is
Church of ancient days " - for this hopeless task would be sheer
contributed by members of the Reformed Irish Church . " In
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His lordship then makes three important observations , and
heavy is going , going , and will soon be gone .
that some day they might see again their ancient rites .
rappily we can agree with the three . ' ( i ) " We hold our ancient
Bishop of Ossory refers appeared in our issue of November .
complain of any incorrectness of quotation . Moreover we are
ration is - " These ancient churches would long since have dis-
churches by exactly the same title as English churchmen hold
or both of the Dublin Cathedrals . " The article to which the
f , with regret for our loss , there mingled no whisper of hc
troceeds : " We have an additional title , viz , that the Act of
of the law , and have thus held it since the day Queen Elizabeth
slow to learn and slow to unlearn-but even in England the
not stay to argue the continuity of the Irish Church with the
his lordship means transfer by legitimate authority , and no
maybe the long waiting will be rewarded by both venerabl
182 .
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cost of the book and postage .
ariety of its contents . Some copies - a very limited number-
annot promise to print an unlimited issue , and those who are
noxious to procure a copy of our Christmas edition of THE
belighted with the beauty of the volume and the interest and
of art that can be framed and hung up in the home , and the
are still left , and if any of our readers wish to procure one they
or with ourselves . The coloured supplement will be a real work
shall , if possible . limit the price to that charged for our Christ-
Vol. I. of THE CROSS has recently appeared handsomely
total Church : they have a long memory and a sense of justice .
sound in red cloth richly gift . ' Copies have been sent to those
spent upon them , the bishop prefaces by an appeal to the Non-
The claim to ancient Catholic churches based upon moneys
giving will prevent similar disappointment this year . But we
from belated readers who were unable to obtain our Christmas
nas number of last year - the absurdly low price of threepence .
late , ought to place their orders at once with their newsagents
Vorcester , at Peterboro ' and Winchester , at Wimborne and
jury to the restoration of ancient Catholic churches , not only
Canice's and others , but also across the water , at Lichfield and
expense which Protestants have given during the last half con-
supplement in colours . We received many complaints last year
But we beg our readers to remember that their certainty of
exhausted , and a second edition is in the press and will be ready
number , and we trust that the timely notice which we are now
should the verdict ever lie with them - and it may - who shall
is at times so mysterious and as " far above ours as the heavens
The first edition ( 2,500 ) of " Gemma Galgani : A Child of the
say for whom it would be given ? ' It might be the " Auction
love either for the Catholic Church or for the Protestant Epis-
be a specially enlarged number , with a beautiful and artistic
obtaining will depend very much upon how soon they order it .
feel that the " finger of God is here . " and that in His ways to
who ordered it in advance , and all express themselves highly
are above the earth . " He is preparing the way for our " Second
immediately .
CROSS , which will be published as near as possible to the usual
Our Christmas number this year . like that of last year , will
fully stated . And when we see the devotion , science , skill and
should send in their orders at once with four shillings to cover
Passion , " which was published only four months ago , is now
contents of the magazine will be of the highest interest . We
Christchurch , Hants , and hundreds of others , we cannot but
spring .
Mart . '
land , as in Christchurch , and St. Patrick's , and St.
formists , " who are watching our affairs . " These have no
WESTU.DRAWLESS
183 .
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should have kept her so long . I could have let the room for a
testant religion from the mother who had lived long enough to
Catholic mother , who had wedded a Protestant soldier , and
Mollie had imbited her sturdy honesty and hatred of the Pro-
shilling a week more . And I'm not going to be dictated to by
Evermore .
Yes , Catholics like me and Miss Maitland , " Mollie re-
She would have said that a harassed and over-worked woman
has a cold . She's better to-day than yesterday . '
ise . Oh , she must go to a hospital . I don't know why I
had no time for church-going or the like . That was for wealthy
across the expense of the kitchen table .
will be better in a hospital . '
night and attend the other lodgers all day , besides washing
then out of the house I walk . I expect you don't like Papists .
And her money is done . You know that yourself , and I can't
marked . Poor Mollie Dillon was the daughter of an Ulster
That's it . '
ittle effort to instruct her child in the truths of Catholic doctrine .
and Protestant was frequent . Both parents were dead ; but
Papists ! " Mrs. Herbert repeated in wonder , and genuine
That's the rent for a week . " she said . " Miss Maitland only
drifted from the Ulster village where strife between Catholic
' It stands to reason that you can't . You can't sit up all
nounced decisively .
" I'll " attend her , " ' Mollie Dillon " interrupted .
mall , red-haired person opposite the stout , florid woman an-
depiths two or three silver coins . ' She laid them on the table .
wonder . Her religious beliefs were very vague and shadowy .
out of the house and I'm off . '
" She's not ; and the other lodgers don't like illness in the
afford to keep her . And you know that too . '
Ain't you ! " Mollie compressed her lips grimly . " All right
service .
people .
Mollie produced a battered purse and extracted from its
RS. HERBERT and her servant surveyed each other
lady knew the worth of Mollie's honesty and ready , willing
thing else to do than trouble about religious . Miss Maitland
" If the " top-floor back " goes , I go . ' I take it or leave
' But . Molke . " Mrs. Herbert reasoned , " Miss Maitland is ill
regret the mistake of making a mixed marriage , yet who made
dishes and-
Mrs. Herbert began persuasively .
you .
I can . "
If people pay me the rent "tis all I care about , " Mrs. Herbert
Take it or leave it , " Mollie repeated .
answered with perfect truth . " A busy woman like me has some-
" If she goes , I go . "
and requires attendance . In a hospital-
The
She might and she mightn't , " Mollie remarked . " Se
" Send her .
A busy woman like me has some-
tis all I care about . " Mrs. Herbert
" But , Mollie - " Mrs. Herbert began persuasively .
answered with perfect truth .
I across the expense of the kitchen table .
She might and she mightn't , " I
If people pay me the rent
" But , Mollie-
184 .
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nation . Now and then when Miss Maitland worked , Mollie had
later , when Miss Martland found that Mollie should be a Catholic-
listened to her singing a strange arresting melody , and had
grinder on the street towards evening gave her an idea . ' Mollie
gratitude of the " top-floor back " for the simplest service ; and
ing Mrs. Herbert's service the girl had been attracted by the
and hastily left the room . She racked her brain that day as she
and she knew it . She had also plenty of courage and determi-
eat as much as a sparrow . '
Mrs. Herbert won't want any - for a bit , ' ' Mallie interrupted
of falling into debt . ' There's the rent of the room -
the doctor pronounced Miss Maitland somewhat better .
He doesn't know that I pawned a ring and brooch to pay
to the sick room , and Miss Maitland gave her a man smile .
She'll be all right , " he said , " but she'll require good food ,
to whom he spoke , nodded , and groaned inwardly .
a cup of milk Mollie had brought her , the girl began to sing
delicate features and large grey eyes .
over some means of making money . ' The sight of an organ-
good number of years she had been able , through her skill with
ing the narrow stairs . " Oh , dear ! Port wine ! " She returned
Finally the landlady had to yield ; and on the following day
Maitland's room , the one giving , the other receiving some simple
her needle , to keep herself in moderate comfort , " but I'm afraid
looking . As it was there was something attractive in the small
Mrs. Herbert went and pleaded : but Mollie was adamant .
letter health Miss Maitland would have been remarkably good-
The doctor says I'm better , Mollie ? " the sick woman asked
evermore .
sum on the ring and brooch . Don't worry . Sure , you don't
hum it over and over . "
had a voice , a perfectly untrained voice , but sweet and clear .
Why , you'll be up to-morrow , " or next day anyway . '
Miss Maitand's eyes grew cloudy . For a
imagination left her a ready liar . ' Oh , plenty . I got a good
Plenty . " Mollie's lack of religious knowledge and ready
instructions .
inquiringly .
were ever published . "
Mollie busied herself in tidying the room . On her first enter-
He was a couple and died long ago . Neither words nor music
denty of milk and eggs , and if possible port wine .
Mollie ,
softly .
Heaps better , " Mollie replied with brisk cheerfulness .
him . " she ruminated , as she watched the medical man descend .
Oh . Mollie , what a voice you have ! " Miss Maitland ex-
trotted up and down stairs , and swept , and dusted , and washed
claimed . " And you have the words of " Evermore . "
picked up the words of the song . When the invalid was sippin
" Yes . My brother wrote the words and set them to music .
lic , the two had spent many odd half-hours together in Miss
" I'm afraid there's no money , " Miss Maitland said presently .
Have I ? " Mollie answered indifferently . " I hea
Miss Maitland watched Mollie in silence for some time . I
No , but-
heard you .
answered indifferently .
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inquiry as to where or how she had learned it . ' Mollie turned
found their way into Mollie's pocket . Her success inspired her
attracted the attention of many and quite a number of small coins .
a man grasped her arm on the ending of the song with an
angrily towards the questioner ; but the expression on the strong ,
way to London's more fashionable quarters . In the open space
the cross .
kindly face . as well as the glimmer of the golden coin in his ,
shawl round her flaming tresses .
The high , sweet , untrained voice and the strange catching air
before one of the big hotels she began to sing " Evermore . '
Mollie gave a cry , and then a gasp .
I heard a lady sing it . '
I'll look in before going to bed . "
in her outdoor garments . With instinctive good taste she dis-
fingers modified her . She answered civilly :
to additional efforts . It was at her fourth stopping place that
That's better , " she decided , and leaving the house , took her
tened to her own dark and small apartment and arrayed herself
Miss Maitland shook her head .
to cry softly and said :
My name is Stephen Dale . '
And you came out to sing to helm Alice ! ' You brave little
carded a much ' beflowered hat and wrapped a dark knitted
Then I had fever . Where is Miss Maitland now ?
comment . " I'm going out a bit this evening on business , but
Why do you ask ? Who are you ? "
a friend , Stephen Dale , as well ; and in the one year . '
Oh , no , I shouldn't cry . I know that ; but I lost my brother
and - " the hesitation of a naturally reticent person gave
out her , she mounted to Miss Maitland's room .
' But you - he's dead-drowned !
was weak and ill , and ' Mollie kindly and sympathetic , she began
picked up after the wreck by a sailing vessel going to ' Chili
hing ! " the stranger cried . " You must tell Miss Maitland-
When Mollie reached home in the cab , into which Mr. Dale
Yes , Stephen was drowned . '
Miss Maitland began to express her thanks , and Mollie has-
You'll finish this cup of milk , if you please , " was Mollie's
critically .
ent . Stephen Dale listened with glistening eyes .
Mollie surveyed him .
Where is she ? " the man inquired .
gently , you know - that I am alive and that I am coming to see
Mollie gave the required information , and added
" Who ? '
ollie more information than Miss Maitland's own statement ,
No relations and few friends , " she said . Then because she
her soon . '
" Had you no other relations ? " ' Mollie asked .
Ah !
Miss Maitland ? "
No , no , " the man smiled .
186 .
No , no , " the man smiled . " That was a mistake . I was
Yes . Her name's Alice . "
Alice Maitland ? '
and
e Maitland ? "
Her name's Alice . '
thing !
" That was a mistake . I was
No relations and few friends , " she said .
alice
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Annals of the Passionists .
ing round and round the room .
shook her head .
The sick lady opened her eyes very wide .
long explanations , she remarked :
Magdalen Rock .
She grew more gracious still when she learned that Stephen Dale
" Perhaps . '
" What do you mean ?
she lost her maid-of-all-work , for Mrs. Dale insisted that Mollie
on providing the wedding breakfast for Mr. and Mrs. Dale . But
rowned for plenty , musical talent , and plain common sense . Mr.
Dale had hopes that Mollie would become a famous singer , and
Mrs. Herbert was graciousness itself when she heard the story .
' Do drowned people ever come alive ? ' she asked , after my
Mary Cecilia in a convent of the Cistercian Order .
was somewhat disappointed when she became instead Sister
" I think you might get up and come down to-morrow . " "
' I think they do-often . '
'd go as boarder to a convent , whose superioress was re-
N-O , I should think not , " Miss Maitland answered .
acquired much wealth in South America , and she insisted
up , and he's coming to see you . ' ' Mollie said . Later on ,
" I saw him . He wasn't drowned . At least he was picked
" Certain . I think Mr. Dale is alive . '
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tuttershire Herbert won't mind . '
floor front ' is away , and Mrs. Herbert won't'm
came to our aid at Hampstead , whose names
extreme , but several generous benefactors
and memories are still preserved amongst us
Father Dominic .
Our temporal necessities at this time were
and Ireland .
It is now several years since we left Italy , and we have never
had for some time directed while she was a secular , made her
besides those mentioned in the following account written by
Mr. Morel , Mr. and Mrs. Walker , Mr. Stanfield , and others :
Friends in
Passionists in Great Britain .
Leaves from the Annals of the
especially ( Popular House ) , where we are without a farthing of
never been in want of what was necessary . In this house
to pay the expenses of religious coming from Italy ) " I was left
violence . I had set aside 6 55 to assist in the necessary furnish-
pily , however , soon after our arrival here a young lady , whom I
ing of the house , but being obliged to send away E 40 " I probably
with only ( 15 , and with this sum what could be done ? Hop-
income from any source , we have seen wonders of Divine Pro-
need .
d anything except for the purpose of building : yet we have
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of this district seemed somewhat dried up - I have given here
anguage , and Father Ignatius Spencer had been professed only
three courses of exercises and no one has thought fit to pay the
ied on the missions , some were as yet ignorant of the English
illing the vacancy , and Father Dominic took almost the only
ourse that lay open to him when , after obtaining the necessary
cularly from Miss Byrne , who is mistress of the Orphan Asylum
Hall . The older Fathers , some of whom had been many years
work progressed very slowly , and the new church and wing of
feelings aside and loyalty fell in with the arrangement .
in the Congregation , would not have been human if they had
most excellent religious whose merits we have
uprobation from Rome , he appointed Father Ignatius to the
tingwishes the people of this district must not be attributed to
I met her calmed some spiritual anxieties or scruples in her
Princethorbe and York ! This character of coldness which dis-
me by the priest of the convent , just when we were in the
costs of my journey-God has moved persons to help us from
Notwithstanding the generous benetactions received from
Novices at Aston Hall . Father Constantine . a
persons ? " But " Deus ubi vult spirit , ' and whereas the resources
severe blow in the death of the Master of
Mr. and Mrs. Walker or Mr. Hastings , who have always shown
difficult to fill , as Father Dominic , who had still now lived at
Several other things have been received for the sacristy , parti-
of gratitude , as she said , for my having on some occasion when
his troubles at Poplar House he received a
the monastery were yet far from completion . On Father ,
combined offices of Superior and Master of Novices at Aston
London . Of the available Fathers some were continually occu-
" In the month of October another young lady , who was to
name of this young lady is Whitgreave .
in months before . There was but little choice in the matter of
her profession left at my disposal 6 30 , which was forwarded to
Aston , was obliged to take charge of the new foundation in
can , and even more than she can . Some people have been here
the first we have got a stove and a carpet for the chapel , besides a
farthing . ' This is all right . '
not felt somewhat aggrieved at this decision , but they put their
at Hampstead , and who is much attached to us and gives all she
for several days in retreat-but none of these have given a
little articles , as a new black chasuble made at her expense .
the brass candlesticks for the altar .
While Father Dominic was in the midst of
already touched upon in these pages . His place was doubly
The latter , besides sending me 6 5 some time back , has paid for
THE CROSS .
religious profession in the convent at Princethorpe , and before
arious quarters towards the building operations at Aston , the
greatest difficulties about the furnishing of the house . The
Aston Hall .
take her profession in the convent at York , left me ( 10 in taken
superior at
themselves most affectionate and generous . With the help of
" Another Mr. Walker has given f 5 and Miss Walker various
Father Ignatius .
mind . Who could ever have expected such succour from these
spencer ,
variety of other little things which they give almost every day .
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annals at this juncture . The Rev. Mr. Hodg-
gave up his cure in order to devote himself
cut short by his own death .
son , who was then the priest at Richmond .
tomb of the Ven. Father Dominic .
( St. Anne's Retreat , Sutton ) .
A very pleasing episode is recorded in our
London .
begun to write the life of this holy religious when the work was
grants in
Irish Immi-
Death had thinned our scanty ranks by taking away one or two
Bro. Andrew Smith , a lay brother , who died at Aston Hall on
only to increase . Besides Father Constantine , we lost this year
gious in England was only twenty : ten priests ( including three
very valuable subjects , while the work of the institute seemed
At the end of this year the total number of our professed reli-
March 25th in the odour of sanctity . Father Dominic had
ly sent from Rome ) , five students , and five lav brothers .
together to the spiritual welfare of the poor Irish immigrants
tower and spire , completed .
Annals of the Passionists .
( September 2-10 ) .
of interesting priests and people , and above all the religious com-
during this year ( 1848 ) made a begging tour of most of the large
alone collected 6,300 . Then he crossed to Ireland on the same
retreat given by a Passionist in Ireland was given this year by
As a result of the begging tour of Father Ignatius the Fathers
Father Ignatius to the students of St. Patrick's College , Carlow
at Aston Hall , and before the close of the year the new wing of
Liverpool and London . He was very successful , and in London
get the work that lay nearest his heart , and made a special point
Ignatius as Superior now lay the additional burden of providing
funds for the work . He undertook the duty with a will , and
were enabled with slight interruption to proceed with the work
towns of the Midlands of England , as well as of Manchester ,
ties he visited , in the conversion of England . The first
with similar success . While in Ireland he did not for-
the monastery was roofed and the shell of the church , with its
e Midlands of England , as well as of Manchester ,
reading orbit-tractus laboribus .
qui-orgus viterbin-in-italia .
DIE 22.JUNIT 1792 .
VENSOD -P-DominICALA-MATTRE-DEI
soDavis A CHRISTI-Passione-presbyteri .
Die-21-Augusti-1849 .
corpus .
HONVERSION BRITT INSTITIS .
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locality : it was too public and was already dominated by the
Father Ignatius inspected the ground he did not care for the
consult His Lordship on the project which Mr. Smith had con-
of which a permanent income might be raised for the priest who
In the beginning of 1849 another important
ittached , as well as a number of dwelling-houses , from the rent
our persecuted brethren . " In accordance with this injunction
Father Ignatius was sent to Liverpool early in January to beg
abolished this " superstitious " ceremony and with it their Faith .
Mr. Smith . Thus it came about that the latter gentleman modi-
The Welsh are nearly all Wesleyans , because both Catholic and
Orders from Italy , and shelter would be urgently needed for
had not been as strong as their proverbial reputation asserts , it
wards , the Rev. Mr. Abraham , Pastor of Blackbrook , came to
fided to him , and when he heard of the difficulty of the Pas-
monastery for the Passionists on the site he had in view . When
wherewith God had blessed him . ' His first intention was to
would have fared with them as it did with the Welsh . The first
Brown's fulfilling his promise just then . But , a few days after-
han they were in reality . There were only two priests at that
tall chimneys of the neighbouring chemical works , which have
Rome to accept any new foundation offered to him , and even to
mother of the Blessed Virgin , with presbytery and schools
knowledge of the English language , appeared more ignorant
since grown into quite a forest of brick and mortar . The decision
Dr. Brown , Vicar Apostolic of the Lancashire District , ' to fulfil
that Father Dominic had been enjoined by his Superiors in
sionists he sought out Father Ignatius and introduced him to
it was feared there would be a general expulsion of the Religious
of Sutton , in Lancashire , who had begun life
and never sent them pastors except those who despised them and
' I should think I do , " was the reply : for the man was Mr.
a promise made some time previously of finding us a foundation
was left to Father Dominic . As he reached Sutton he was
sign of the cross at the beginning of his sermon . ' He soon
thank-offering to God some portion of the worldly goods
should serve the new mission . ' Now it happened at this time
var station , from whom , in his quaint English , he began to ask
look out for new foundations , as owing to the troubles of 1848
build on part of his property a church in honour of St. Anne ,
Protestant England looked down upon them and their language .
saluted by a very plain-looking man on the platform of the rail-
gathered the temporal fleece whilst the flock pinned into
who were thronging into London , and who , from their scant
fied his original intention and offered to build a church and
directions : " Do you know where lives a certain Mr. Smith ? "
ime in London who spoke Irish , and if the faith of the Irish
foundation was secured by us . John Smith ,
Vethodism for want of digestible pabulum .
within his jurisdiction . Circumstances did not admit of Dr.
congregation of Welshmen , addressed by Whitefield , made the
church .
as a mechanic and raised himself to opulence
John Smith's
by his industry , honesty and thrift , bethought him of giving as
tonesty and thrift , bethought him of giving as
THE CRUSS .
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This house was , during the following year , exchanged for
large : but before that date Father Dominic had gone to his
needed as a refuge for foreign religious ; and yet this is the only
Annals of the Passionists
gnatius , who joined them before they left the ground , still
has since arisen on the foundations of the old one built by Mr.
oth by Father Gaudentius , who changed to be in the neighbour-
for the first time on Low Sunday , April 15 , 1849 . In the fol-
Smith , and may be allowed its share in the verification of the
foundation we still possess out of the four made by Father
argest and best we shall have in England . " A new Retreat
with a view to study their construction , the better to " draw up
wood at the time . Though the old retreat has disappeared the
where now stand the Church and Retreat of St. Anne . Father
the billiard-room of which was converted into a public chapel .
chapel which some friends promised to secure for us in the vill-
ancient and modern , among others our own church at Aston ,
niles distant , along the Edgewater Road - and there said Mass
itle which is doubly due to it .
alternative foundations offered by Dr. Wiseman , determined an
removal to The Hyde , where most of the Catholics of the district
ras emphatic : " The house that is to be built here will be the
letermined to be his own architect , and visited many churches
resitated as to the desirableness of the site . But Father Dominic
munity at Hampstead was transferred to The Hyde , to a house
lowing August it was decided that we should give up Poplar
treat , The Hyde , and was the home of the Passionists in North
his plans . The first stone of the new church was laid on August
spened a temporary chapel at The Hyde - a village three or four
another more suitable one , to which the community migrated in
popularly known in the district as " John Smith's Church " - a
House , and Father Dominic , after declining as unsuitable two
though they died in places far apart , found a final resting-place
the large parochial district confined to us and
resided . The 3rd of September was fixed for the opening of a
A considerable time , however , elapsed before building opera-
it was proposed to build , and Father Dominic selected the spot
reward . It was not until the 15th of December that the com-
there , and in the vaults beneath the church the bodies of the
lie side by side awaiting the Resurrection .
the month of February . It became known as St. Joseph's Rev.
factory at Popular House . The house was in-
prophecy .
ions were begun , chiefly owing to the fact that Mr. Smith had
hurch is still to the good , and is still , after sixty years ,
Smith himself . Together they went to view the land on which
church was , of course , abandoned : the monastery was never
conveniently situated at the extreme end of
was in a very bad state of repair . Father Dominic had already
Mearing matters grew less and less satis-
Dominic . The three men concerned in the foundation of Sutton ,
The scheme of erecting dwelling-houses for the upkeep of the
St. Joseph's
Ven. Father Dominic , Father Ignatius , and John Smith
Retreat . The
Hyde .
d state of repair . Father Dominic had already
iyl .
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locality : it was too public and was already dominated by the
Father Ignatius inspected the ground he did not care for the
wards , the Rev. Mr. Abraham , Pastor of Blackbrook , came to
consult His Lordship on the project which Mr. Smith had con-
attached , as well as a number of dwelling-houses , from the rent
Mr. Smith . Thus it came about that the latter gentleman modi-
Orders from Italy , and shelter would be urgently needed for
of which a permanent income might be raised for the priest who
since grown into quite a forest of brick and mortar . The decision
would have fared with them as it did with the Welsh . The first
our persecuted brethren . In accordance with this injunction
tall chimneys of the neighbouring chemical works , which have
fided to him , and when he heard of the difficulty of the Pas-
The Welsh are nearly all Wesleyans , because both Catholic and
a promise made some time previously of finding us a foundation
wherewith God had blessed him . ' His first intention was to
monastery for the Passionists on the site he had in view . When
abolished this " superstitious " ceremony and with it their Faith .
than they were in reality . There were only two priests at that
sionists he sought out Father Ienatius and introduced him to
Dr. Brown , Vicar Apostolic of the Lancashire District , to fulfil
was left to Father Dominic . As he reached Sutton he was
Rome to accept any new foundation offered to him , and even to
it was feared there would be a general expulsion of the Religious
Brown's fulfilling his promise just then . But , a few days after-
In the beginning of 1849 another important
that Father Dominic had been enjoined by his Superiors in
mother of the Blessed Virgin , with presbytery and schools
I should think I do , " was the reply : for the man was Mr.
wav station , from whom , in his quaint English , he began to ask
Father Ignatius was sent to Liverpool early in January to beg
knowledge of the English language , appeared more ignorant
and never sent them pastors except those who despised them and
had not been as strong as their proverbial reputation asserts . it
sign of the cross at the beginning of his sermon . " He soon
Protestant England looked down upon them and their language ,
gathered the temporal fleece whilst the flock pinned into
directions : " Do you know where lives a certain Mr. Smith ? "
time in London who spoke Irish , and if the faith of the Irish
build on part of his property a church in honour of St. Anne ,
should serve the new mission . ' Now it happened at this time
a thank-offering to God some portion of the worldly goods
of Sutton , in Lancashire , who had begun life
congregation of Welshmen , addressed by Whitefield , made the
who were throwing into London , and who , from their scant
look out for new foundations , as owing to the troubles of 1848
foundation was secured by us . John Smith .
Methodism for want of digestible pabulum .
THE CROSS .
by his industry , honesty and thrift , bethought him of giving as
John Smith's
as a mechanic and raised himself to opulence
church .
ronesty and thrift , bethought him of giving as
within his jurisdiction . Circumstances did not admit of Dr.
fied his original intention and offered to build a church and
sluted by a very plain-looking man on the platform of the rail-
190
lethodism for want of digestible pabulum .
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removal to The Hyde , where most of the Catholics of the district
Annals of the Passionists .
10th by Father Gaudentius , who changed to be in the neighbour-
This house was , during the following year , exchanged for
needed as a refuge for foreign religious ; and yet this is the only
where now stand the Church and Retreat of St. Anne . Father
gnatius , who joined them before they left the ground , still
Smith , and may be allowed its share in the verification of the
treat , The Hyde , and was the home of the Passionists in North
alternative foundations offered by Dr. Wiseman , determined on
wood at the time . Though the old retreat has disappeared the
for the first time on Low Sunday , April 15 , 1849 . In the fol-
foundation we still possess out of the four made by Father
title which is doubly due to it .
argest and best we shall have in England . " A new Retreat
large : but before that date Father Dominic had gone to his
ancient and modern , among others our own church at Aston ,
mother more suitable one , to which the community migrated in
the billiard-room of which was converted into a public chapel .
niles distant , along the Edgewater Road - and there said Mass
is plans . The first stone of the new church was laid on August
letermined to be his own architect , and visited many churches
chapel which some friends promised to secure for us in the vill-
nunity at Hampstead was transferred to The Hyde , to a house
vas emphatic : " The house that is to be built here will be the
resided . The 3rd of September was fixed for the opening of a
vas in a very bad state of repair . Father Dominic had already
resitated as to the desirableness of the site . But Father Dominic
House , and Father Dominic , after declining as unsuitable two
though they died in places far apart , found a final resting-place
factory at Popular House . The house was in-
here , and in the vaults beneath the church the bodies of the
popularly known in the district as " John Smith's Church " - a
pened a temporary chapel at The Hyde - a village three or four
it was proposed to build , and Father Dominic selected the spot
A considerable time , however , elapsed before building opera-
Iie side by side awaiting the Resurrection .
the large parochial district confided to us and
the month of February . ' It became known as St. Joseph's Re-
conveniently situated at the extreme end of
Smith himself . Together they went to view the land on which
with a view to study their construction , the better to draw up
Ven. Father Dominic , Father Ignatius , and John Smith
hurch was , of course , abandoned : the monastery was never
reward . It was not until the 15th of December that the com-
prophecy .
ions were begun , chiefly owing to the fact that Mr. Smith had
Vasantime matters grew less and less satis-
has since arisen on the foundations of the old one built by Mr.
Retreat . The
St. Joseph's
Hyde .
The scheme of erecting dwelling-houses for the upkeep of the
hurch is still to the good , and is still , after sixty years .
lowing August it was decided that we should give in Ponlar
sminic . The three men concerned in the foundation of Sutton ,
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St. Joseph's retreat , the Hyde ( ( 1853 ) .
to-day .
( From a sketch by the late" John Mary Sweetman , R.N. )
advantage , when Brother Casimir - a Dutch lay brother , broad-
to how , what seemed to them , a great mass of metal might be
are the deeply-laid foundations of what was intended to
then quietly walked up a ladder and left it , where it remains
and cranks and pulleys and the means of arranging them to
still left there . Underneath the lawn that stretches out in front
lines of grandeur . The house was to be in the Tudor
be a very handsome and spacious Retreat - a model for
the future houses of the province - with a church on equal
the bell and placed it over his head like an enormous hat , and
An even more permanent relief of our residence at The Hyde is
in turning the place into a monastery were in high argument as
Noodfield House ( shown in the accompanying picture )
ldered and of huge physique-came , upon the scene , lifted
nto its destined place . The debate turned upon ropes
angel , September 29th , 1858 .
the cross .
to this day outward and visible sign of its former occupation by
monastic exclusion in the midst of its beautiful grounds . But
Cool Oak Lane , Hendon , notices curiously an old belfry sur-
possession of Protestants . A good story is told of how the bell was
Retreat , The Hyde , now Woodfield House , has long been in the
though the bell hangs in its original place , it sounds no call to
The house at The Hyde still stands , and to-day does duty as
prayer and its tongue keeps perpetual silence : for St. Joseph's
mounting a house which even now , when the onward march of
added to , but in spite of the vicissitudes of fifty years it bears
great city has broken up every solitude , enjoys an almost
first hung there . The very practical workmen who were engaged
they took possession of on the Feast of St. Michael the Arch-
ondon until they acquired the property at Highgate , which
monks : " The pedestrian who takes his way by quiet
192 .
e dwelling-house . It has been considerably altered and
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And souls in the dark undone . '
" There is more , " He said , " there is sin . "
I said , " But the skies are black :
There is nothing but noise and din . '
He said , " No flowers , but a crown .
And dogs are veiled the sun . '
( As it is to-day ) .
He said , " Nay , walk in the town ;
And He went as He sent me back ,
He answered , " Yet souls are sick ,
I said , " But the air is thick
( To be continued .
The Choice .
I said , " There are no flowers there :
Ignatius Spencer are still shown in the old parish registers .
which Father Dominic celebrated Mass when he served . The
I said , " Let me walk in the fields : '
The Hyde , and memories at him and the Venerable Father
Dominic still linger around Hendon . The altar in the Lady
Chapel of the Catholic church there is said to be the same at
Hyde : and entries in his handwriting and in that of Father
Father Ignatius Spencer was the first Superior of our house at
St. Joseph's retreat .
the Hyde .
St. Joseph's retreat , the Hyde .
" Second Spring " and of large hopes .
THE CHOICE .
it " and those of the church tower were actually laid before the
enormous . So the work was abandoned for the much less am-
was never signed , for the cost of the undertaking would have been
The castle in the air never materialised . One may smile at such
some cells to the house - a scheme which cost in all just 6 1/5 .
style of architecture , and the foundations of at least portion of
misplaced ambitions now , but those were the days of the
193 .
contract for the work was signed . " Needless to say , the contract
is scheme of enlarging the temporary chapel and adding
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our . Bastille , and our eyes may be cheering out and landing for
glory , our pride , our highest life ? Yet whilst this is so , whilst
The path I had feared to see .
Across the sounds and channels pour .
Then into His hand went mine .
fort of our unapproachable exclusion is very sweet , and honour-
And they are swept by palms of spring ,
ing to our human nature - for is not this individuality our
so will - and know that none can see through the fortress walls ,
But when the moon their hollows lights
And I walked in a light divine
He said , " My child , do you yield ?
And in their glens , on starry nights ,
We mortal millions live alone .
sometimes our desolation . For this fortress of ours may be
He said : " Is it hard to decide ?
We mortal millions live alone .
In the sea of life enisl'd ,
heeding pass us by . " This isolation is most beautifully realised
the cross .
And into my heart came He ;
And friends will miss me , they say . '
It will not seem hard in Heaven
I said . " I shall miss the light
He answered , " Choose to-night
I cast one look at the field ,
The nightingales divinely sing ,
I pleaded for time to be given :
can abide in an absolute stronghold of isolation - if we
The islands feel the enclasping flow .
To have followed the steps of your Guide . '
THERE is something entranging in the knowledge that we
Then set my face to the town .
And lovely notes , from shore to shore .
And then their endless bounds they know .
If I am to miss you or they . '
Will you leave the flowers for the crown ? '
in Matthew Arnold's " To Marguerite "
With echoing straits between us thrown ,
On Mutual Understanding .
Matthew Arnold .
his joy is our very birthright , it is often also our sorrow , may ,
which we have built windowless to outward view . The com-
he fellow-creatures who cannot reach us or , still worse , un-
4 .
e have built windowless to outward view . It
ellow-creatures who cannot reach us or , still
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ON MUTUAL understanding .
the world , whilst they are fathoms apart , fighting daily battles
alone understands to the full each and every one of us . Each
brilliant was , tells us he " has met , and found they think it
their earnest travail and necessary ioneness . Of course . God
Shall never take him to !
the labours of the soul infinitely success those of the body . in
state of " not being understood . " the neurotic outcome of
Sweet to her sweet may say :
Parts of a single continent .
Between some of us there is a barrier . like a soul-proof
liness , and so often appeals to those who know the human
shutter , sometimes . Neither party knows it is there , or if one
meant to be understood - save by Him-
foster in the world-those people whom Chesterton , in his
vill perhaps be living in the closest relations in the sight of
fagrantly of their own making , that our study of them need not
Oh , might our images meet again !
s nothing to understand , whose grizzling troubles are so
of daily life . I am now ignoring the existence of that maudlin
waters " of every day life , which is so cruel in its utter lone-
word and " deed-our desires , our soul-yearnings , our very
heart-beats . Unlike the sweet bride of Francis Thompson's
tween the grand alone of the stronghold and the lonely hope
It is the real warning of the " enisl'd . " " the call across the
Their souls at grapple in mid-way ,
misunderstood " people are generally those in whom there
wrong to take beer , but right to take prussic acid . " No , these
is His infinite understanding wherein we all lie .
For surely , once , they feel , we were
Between these two extremes isolation and desolation-be-
Is to their farthest caverns sent ;
Fallen Yew . " we know that there is that in each life never
Ah fool . ' but there is one heart you
Oh , then a longing like despair
" I take you to my almost heart , my true ! "
The sweetest wife on sweetest marriage-day ,
Now round us spreads the waterv plain-
me , " and yet those words just mean the happiness or misery
lessness of
The unplumb'd , salt , and estranged sea ,
be long .
and every part of us , each and every shade of thought , and
us is aware of it , there is no power to lift it - and these two
heart . '
And why ? because she herself has not the
keys -
Its keys are at the cincture hung of God .
there is a bitter . vast difference
h introspection which the Ibsenite pessimists breed and
there is a bitter , vast difference . How often and typically w
How often and flipped we
thought : those battles far sadder than battles of arms - for
This
meant to be understood save by Him-
say , " I do not understand her ,
" I do not understand her , " " He does so understand
waters .
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saling and closing in sleep , the air choked with the beauties ,
itany of words . This is really what we sometimes experience
endurable between divided souls , here expresses more than a
ing back to back , looking opposite ways . Neither knows it-
before Him with all they want to say , that it we spoke one little
mysteries - and , perhaps , it is one of the greatest tests . He gives
are living in an atmosphere of ideals , they are like souls stand -
instinct , like the electric knowledge of the mother , or the return-
sensor-and , perhaps , a belated bird is cheering its weary heart
on home-coming wing . You do not see anything but the lane .
golden robes down the ladder of the hills , with the wild flowers '
life . Do you remember how Mrs. Browning in her early , lonely ,
sonalities living together - may be mother and daughter , may
and fail -who are ever trying the different keys in vain-not
thing-we are so certain that our souls and hearts are pulsing
other than our own . ' This understanding sometimes comes by
who are dear and near to us , seeing things from their point of
lives of sacrifice , and human goodness - and yet , though they
ramping over the graves of others' desires and murdered hopes
right path , looking either way . It is one of his wonderful
eave the world happy wherever they " pass this way . '
in our moments with God . We cannot pray-cannot say any-
each other's heart , this power of personality in the drama of
mean standing under those who live in this world , and those
It may be a lovely English lane , with the sun just trailing its
nagnetisms " - and Voltaire , that witnessed soul , even grandly
he scent of the dying day - just the last grains of the burning
Yet I am here speaking of those who try , who make the effort
o attain each little goal of their lives .
but God knows it and permits it - for He knows the path is the
What is the meaning of understanding ? I take understand to
learning their wants , and believing that they have El Dorados
the cross .
ibsorb all to themselves , caring bought for those outside , or are
falsely invalid life in her father's time , cried out , that " obser-
This enclosed vision is a symbol of their perfect trust-they
standing ? No need for speech for , silence , which is un-
wo are walking alone who know each other's very being .
ision , not expecting their indicator to be ever pointing our way
now to understand , and succeed so exquisitely , that they
know the hills are beyond , they know the fields lie ever fresh
living sympathy - as Emerson says : " A man's friends are his
ells us " friendship is the marriage of the soul . "
Where this magnetism is absent , where the effort has to be
Have you ever felt the golden , eternal rest of complete under
Side by side with these , thank God , many do really know
ration without sympathy is the greatest cruelty " ?
hose who heedlessly , selfishly live in their glass-cases , and
g trust of her child . This , of course , is the magnetism of
be father and son-both souls are leading lives of greatness ,
made , many fail pileously . ' You will see , perhaps , two per-
us of our love for Him-this withholding from us the key to
the hedges , the trees , and the winding white ribbon in f
hispered word , the sound would be like a banged door
o attain each little goal of their lives .
196 .
made , many fail "piteously .
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we are to leave up-and not a wall .
the curtaining hedges of scented may .
live alone .
Edith Pearson .
the other's work and fret , each knows the sweets and joys . This
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 197
but He has given them the power , the desire and the glorious
has his own stronghold which is never left , that individuality ,
and open , the rivers flow , eternal - but they love the lane and
that isolation with God , from which they draw their strength-
between . It may be a mother and daughter - a husband and
neighbour , but do not cut down the hedge " - but it is a hedge
vite-a friend with a tryend . That walk is expressive of their
delight of understanding , without which " we mortal millions
So they know the life outside this silent walk-each knows
led lives - that helpful , strong , great understanding . Each
ce is richer , fuller , than any song or speech-only God
us by all means follow the dear old saying , " Love your
Nothing extraordinary seems to have struck
Passionists .
trying to recover his breath .
Carmarthen as it is and once was .
Crusade here as well as at Haverfordwest .
By Layman .
A word about
visitors .
The Welsh Rome of the
Giraldus Cambrensis , preached the Third
man who succeeded in drawing tears from Haverfordwest men
believed that the nightingale never enters Wales . " " Ah ! wise
sions , and signed some valuable gifts to the local Priory of
bird the nightingale , " commented His Grace of Canterbury ,
ards , visited Carmarthen . Edward I , is said to be the last
kept up the conversation , and one of his remarks was : " It is
them at Carmarthen , but the men of Haverfordwest , Gerald tells
of the kings who slept at Carmarthen Castle . Edward the
mountain for the view it afforded . Having reached the top ,
get a D.D. without examination . In the course of their journey
Black Prince stayed here for some time on three separate occa-
Quite a long list of English kings , from Henry II , down-
to them-in Latin . Things have degenerated since then . The
us , wept copiously while he and the Archbishop were preaching
the Archbishop was glad to sit down for a spell . Gerald still
Giraldus persuaded his distinguished friend to climb a Welsh
resent by means of a sermon - even in the vernacular-should
Archbishop .
Nothing extraordinary seems to have struck
Archbishop Baldwin , accompanied by
ii .
while he and the Archbishop were preaching
us , wept copiously
Things have degenerated since then . The
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up to this point . ' Let us , in passing , say a word about the river .
It is well known for its salmon and also for a variety of large
Carmarthen-where , Jeremy Taylor kept a school during the
fauthor of " Holy Living and Holy Dying , " Sec. ) , who , after
whom they now claim to have been the son of a Welshman'
Maritima , one of two roads named after
days of his adversity , might form a pretty exercise in Welsh
the sea " - " Mar-dum . " or " Mor-dun . " True
monly described as Brythons , would have called such a for-
tress dirt or dinas . Many think it probable that the original
memorial constituted an informal , but rigidly close , guild .
Goidelic ( or Gaelic ) folk , and we may be sure that from a very
he extreme western province named Dementia , or , as the Welsh
pronunciation . It is I.lanthangel-Aberbythych . Near here
name of the place , near Golden Grove-thirteen miles from
many bloody Massacres in Tredagh ( Drogheda ) and Wexford ,
Carmarthen Bay by the tidal river Tony , which is navigable
ead : " 1649 . This year , in July , that bloody O. Carmwell
Carmarthen Castle was afterwards built . The later Celts , com-
whose real name was Williams . In an old local record we
suggestive . This ancient town was in Roman days , and pos-
The third syllable of the name is historically and ethnologically
probably by the Brythons ) meant the " sea-fort " or " fort-on-
honest burgesses relished his presence . It is only within the
sibly long before , the capital of the Dewette , a tribe inhabiting
between them . ' These tiny " console " boats , made of tough
Gringar Hill , and the former home of John Dyer , who sang its
take out in pairs , every two of the skiffs having a net stretched
may be named Walter Devereux , Earl of Essex , and Lord Car-
in Itineraries was a station on the Via Iulia
ery of Golden . It was the latter nobleman who , during the
Commonwealth , gave shelter and protection to Jeremy Taylor
salmon-fishers , a very primitive set of men . have from time im-
have imbited Puritan ideas and learned to admire Cromwell ,
laths covered with tarred canvas , differ in no way from the
Mary's Street .
was at Carmarthen , upon his way to Ireland , where he committed
Arc. " This time Cromwell stayed at the Nag's Head in St.
dumm-also spelled Mori-and Muri-dunum
well " trading streets of Carmarthen , where probably few of the
the cross .
Among the noted men who have been Mayors of Carmarthen
last century and a-half that Mr. Lloyd George's countrymen
the Restoration , became Bishop of Dromore in Ireland . The
name of the town ( before a car or castrum had been erected -
would say , Dyfed . " The Dementa are now known to have been
St. John the Evangelist . More than once , too . Oliver Crom-
Carmarthen , called by the Romans Mari-
carmarthen .
eight or nine miles from the sea coast , but it is connected with
They follow the ebbing tide and fish in " coracles , " which they
praises .
early period they had a strong dux on the rising ground where
Roman .
sea-trout , locally demonstrated " swim . " The professional
Tulius Frontinus , who was made Governor of Britain in AD. 75 .
198
who was made Governor of Britain in A.D. 75 .
would say , Dyted .
suggestive .
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corresponds pretty nearly to that of the Via Tulia Maritime .
manifestly pre-historic . ' The intrepid Silures , whom Tacitus
effect that one Amphibalus , " Bishop of Carmarthen , " was the
the name of Cymry ( " fellow-countrymen " ?
deemed almost unconquerable , seem to have been finally brought
Roman ( nagan ) altar , both accessories , gold ornaments , several
carried out here by the the Imperial legions , beyond the fact
When the Celtic tribes that had been driven
across the Tory-where the present town bridge stands . ' The
served . It was at Isca that the Second Legion was stationed .
the Romano-British Church sent three Bishops to the Council of
tibula , bits of Samian ware , and scores of coins of various
the eyes of the present writer . A small golden statue of Diana
that of the numerous " encampments " in the immediate neighbour-
dug up at Carmarthen from time to time , some of them before
carried their roads as far as Mari-dunum . There is reason to
Roman , but to the Norman period .
tile-making and other enterprises .
Trumbkins , by Percy Enderby , a quaint story is told to the
Usk ) , on the south-east border of what we now call Wales , is
that the whole country was at peace before the conquerors had
reached Carmarthen during the Roman occupation , although
and tradition has it that they were the first to build a bridge
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 199
the names of two of these , Aaron and Julius , have been pre-
different parts of Britain before A.D. 300 . It is well known that
bourhood a few are reputed to be Roman , while others are
emperors down to Marcus Aurelius and Constans , have been
under by Ostorius Scapula in AD. 52 . Thus it is quite probable
Julia Montana . Remains of Roman ( domestic architecture , a
some miles to the north also traces may be observed of the Via
to resist the farther advance of the invaders .
the new religion must have made considerable headway in
There is no authentic evidence to prove that Christianity
British Christians were martyred . Isca Silurum ( Carleen-on-
identical priest whom St. Alban , the proto-martyr of Britain ,
believe . The invaders were engaged in gold and lead-mining ,
nd stones inscribed with Roman family names have been dis-
fragments of the town wall which still exist belong , not to the
been discarded , and tarred canvas substituted
frail craft which Julius Caesar saw diving on British rivers .
covered in other parts of the country where , there is reason to
Arles , and during the tenth persecution of Diocletian many
There is no evidence of military operations having been
It may be worthy of mention that in an old book . Cambria
the west of the town on an ancient by-road , the course of which
great part of them had already been Christianised ; and the
elieve that the Romans raised some mural fortifications of brick ,
concealed and by whom he was converted to the Christian Faith .
formed an outer covering for the faith framework , have now
restward by the Saxons into Stratchclyde ,
except in this , that the wild beasts ' skins , which in older days
1 Cumbria , Wales and Cornwall , united under
Welsh Chris-
tianity in Saxon .
Bits of Roman paving may still be seen , both to the east-and
times .
said to have contributed several to the white-robed army , and
Times .
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monasteries ( Llanillvd , Bangor , &c. ) became celebrated as
seats of learning , and there were monastic schools or colleges
It would appear that , following the visits of St. Germanus and
twenty thousand saints , it is said , lie waiting the Resurrection .
nonastic period in Welsh ecclesiastical history , when almost
founded the See , called from his own name , St. Asaph . Accord-
would settle down on the site and compose himself for a fast of
St. Mungo , who migrated southward for a time when he was
cells of deceive shape , all surrounded by a trench or rude stone
each , a community numbering three thousand souls or there-
wall , must have borne considerable resemblance to a camp of
nine continuous days . The actual consecration of the church
nissionaries . It looks a little singular at first sight that the
saints did not make the bread that perisheth their first care . It
church , it was as likely as not to develop into a monastery .
existence . We must remember , however , that this was the great
of most of them . In the holy Isle of Enlli ( Bardsev ) alone -
During this period when a man famed for sanctity built a
that relieved each other in turn , so that the chanting of the
fas usually preceded by a fast of forty days . These Welsh
was kept up perpetually - Laws perennis . Some of the larger
houses at a later date , does not appear to have possessed one of
these vast British monasteries .
Three of the most famous monasteries are said to have had ,
road to heaven and the gate of paradise " - the bodies of over
the founder -the story is told of some founders at any rate-
by the saintly , bishops from Gaul as a means of preventing any
these settlements of the Religious Orders , with their numerous
training . Carmarthen , which became noted for its religious
our present-day Territorials when assembled for the periodical
Religious Orders , and the movement was probably encouraged
and these were divided into ten or twelve groups or companies
were all the time engaged in a fierce struggle for their national
Divine offices went on day and night without interruption , and
and a saint to boot . Such at least was the nation's estimate
North , and a disciple , whom he left behind in the Principality ,
to the unflagging zeal of Irish and American as well as native
forced to leave Strathclyde . At a later time he returned to the
s related of St. Samson that he frequently went eight days
the cross .
thoroughly scotched , but not quite killed . '
to the Welsh-who did glorious missionary work in Wales was
without food after receiving the Holy Eucharist .
in Enlli , " the land of indulgences , absolution and pardon ; the
Among the numerous outsiders - British in race and kindred
fresh outbreak of the Pelagian heresy which they had
work of evangelisation continued to progress steadily , thanks
thoroughly scotched , but not quite killed .
commonly took place in Lent , but in any event the ceremony
When the stakes and wicker for the building were got together
s . All the monks , or most of them , sang in the sanctuary ,
Gospel of Peace should have spread freely among a people who
ry man not directly engaged in military service was a monk
' Lupus to Britain , there was a great revival and extension of
punted their students by the thousand . In the earliest times
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Lucius ; of Howel Dda , the famed Welsh lawyer , sending a
copy of his laws for the Pope's approval " last they'might con-
Confession . Writers of this class , together with your " Con-
only six miles from St. Mary's Retreat . ' It is commonly believed
Welsh saints to Rome ; the custom of consecrating bishops only
tain anything contrary to the law of God " ; and a great deal
tinuity " -mongers of the Anglican persuasion , have over and
of an " Ancient British Church , " which had been from the
by Pope St. Eleutherius , in response to the prayer of King
given to the saint in his boyhood by a learned and holy man
marvellous sermon of St. David at the Synod of Brefi , ' now
more to the same purpose ; but these gentlemen make short work
scaled heights hitherto unattempted in prose
on the eve of the beaten Saxons' coming , that Pelagianism
rited us if through this medium we could not discern the ghost
incent church dedicated to St. David ( Dewi ) . It is nearly
Old Welsh writings represent the mutual love of St. David
Rome . " " You may tell them about the pilgrimages of the early
hat St. ' Columbia's teaching was the basis of the Westminster
forty miles from Carmarthen , and close to Pont Llanio , which
reaching of St. Germanus and St. Lupus , and finally by the
and St. Kentigern as surpassing in intensity that of David and
of what used to pass for history . They know all about how
great veneration there that it was dedicated to him . The name
that his name is enshrined in that of a parish church and village
denote the " mildness " and amiability of his character .
Kentigern . " Mungo , from the Welsh www jngu , was a name
through South as well as North Wales , and it may be observed
friend instantly revealed to him , but even to see his glorified
when learning and human ingenuity have
torians " in these latter days who can make it as plain as the
privileged , not only to have the death of his North-country
Cyndevry ) was founded by him . " If not , he was held in so
Jonathan . Indeed , it is recorded that the Patron of Wales was
It was during the troubled time of Pictish invasions , and just
or rhyme . There have been - are " his-
Trulv. we have fallen on wonderful days
spirit ascending into Paradise .
s supposed to be the site of the old Roman Loventium .
medieval times , invented stories like these to support " the
half of the same period ; and thereby hangs a tale .
Roman claim , " etc. , etc.
called Llanddevi-bref , a Cardiganshire village with a very
St. Augustine's mission to the Saxons belongs to the latter
over again stirred up dense clouds of antiquarian dust , and in-
The Welsh home of the Passionists .
Legerdemain .
ho instructed him , and who wished by this appellation to
ing to tradition . St. Kentieern made long preaching tours
had the first church at the village of Llangendeirne ( Man-
nose on your face that St. Patrick was a sound-Protestant , and
Historic .
spread . It was in time uprooted , as already said , by the
beginning anti-Papal , or at least , " wholly independent of
n the Feast of St. Peter's Chair ; of the mission sent to Britain
sisting documents were tampered with , how monks , in
" Cyndevryn " is the Brythonic equivalent of the Goideli
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which had long before this time been disused or changed by the
receive ? Simply this , that , despite his earnest entreaties , they
St. Augustine and the representatives of the ancient British
accepted and used " Catholic discipline and formulse . " St.
terome names Britain as one of the countries where the people
sense Catholic . Coming down to the Venerable Bede , we find
champions of " independent national churches " rely for the
Catholics do not understand how unity of belief - a thing of
warning of the Divine chastisement which they were soon to
should be clear to everyone , but we have to remember that non-
shall we seek one ? He tells us how the British bishops' took his
The mere fact of his pressing such a request , or even of admitting
the beaten Saxons and extend the Church throughout Britain .
temporary difficulty - for , as no doubt foresaw , it proved but
jium . If St. Athanasius was not a judge of orthodoxy , where
It will be sufficient to refer in a few words to what passed between
in those days doubted that the British Church was in the strictest
temporary-did not trouble him greatly . But what was the
establishment of their case , and yet it furnishes the strongest
appreciated the purity of their Catholic Faith . This conclusion
veaknesses , he does not for a moment suggest that they were
also relates how the Nicene decrees were brought to Britain by
novel Protestant theory , they must , one would think , have a
righteous indignation and caused him to give them a prophetic
estifies that Britain was still faithful and loyal to " Catholic
certain about it is that the most eminent Catholic saints elsewhere .
possible disproof of their contention .
to be blamed for adhering to a few points of ancient discipline
wo Roman presbyters , who were presumably well received by
obstinately refused to join him in a missionary effort to convert
Church , not in Rome alone , but all over the Continent . ' This
enough to take part in the Councils of Arles , Sardica and Armi-
and of the fourth century , declares that the British Church
he Britons , for we hear of no outcry against this particular
the cross .
re had heard and read . but while enumerating their faults and
Christians . It is on this dispute more than all else that the
Certainly St. Augustine told the Britons that they were much
adored one Christ and observed one rule of truth . " Nobody
to prove what the British Church was . One thing we know for
later on , might not be altogether out of place . For the present
Writing to the Emperor Tovian . AD. 363 , the same great saint
But , in truth , there is no need of evidence from local sources
any consequence . In quoting this incident as a prop for the
them into a missionary partnership at all , shows how fully he
Italian mission . '
A separate article on this subject , if the Editor will admit it
rad no fault to find with it . Its Bishops were thought good
ainted with any kind of heresy whatever .
that he was somewhat prejudiced against the Britons by what
real offence of the Britons which called ' forth St. Augustine's
sart and voted for his acquittal at the Council of Sardica . He
exaching and practice . " St. Chrysostom , writing towards the
ich they have had no personal experience - can be a matter of
su2 .
any consequence .
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hathino jurisdiction in this realm . ' that not only he , but also
mperishable , and in history he has written his name among
the general councils of the Church , ' may err and have erred , ' that
that trouble you . We are agreed on ' essentials . ' I will preach
ell these poor heathens that there is but one Church with one
doctrines , not by what you or I say , but by their own interpreta-
British clergy in his missionary army arose from the fact that
he , like St. Jerome , St. Chrysostom and St. Athanasius , knew
tion of the Written Word , and - and , in short , working on this
another question . ' Verily , it makes too big a demand on one's
and entire is greatly to their credit , seeing that at this time
they had for over a century been shut off by a great wedge of
for in literature he invented a new sphere , in which his work is
Visible Head , who has sent me to teach , and to whom all diffi-
he seen a thousand years ahead , but whether he did say it is quite
chosen messenger of St. Gregory the Great was sufficiently
He never does anything by halves , but with all his soul . At
Broad Church " to address Protestant ecclesiastics in this
they must decide upon the truth or falsehood of all religious
or at best to two different ' branches ' of the Church , but let not
court of appeal . You , of course , can tell them that the Pope
is much easier to believe that his eagerness to enlist the old
preach it as you and your other Celtic sects understand it . I will
the place to refute the endless ouibbles of latter-day sophists .
heathenism from all ordinary means of communication with
Christians was couched in some such terms as these :
saints , stands forth peerless .
This is , no doubt , what St. Augustine ought to have said had
The Study of a Strennous Soul .
n vain for stain or flaw in a sanctity which , even among the
Rome and the Continent of Europe . But enough . This is not
( To be continued . ) .
redulity to be told that , away back in the sixth century , the
confused notion that St. Augustine's invitation to the British
able , inexhaustible strenuousness of head and heart and hand .
Whilst we watch how his character was forged and formed ,
Come over and help us . You and I belong to different churches ,
" Liberal " strain and seek their co-operation as missionaries . " It
' Mark we , my schismatical - I will not say heretical-friends !
culties touching Faith and Morals are to be referred as to a final
Christianity as the Pope and I understand it : and you shall
saint his character simply owes us . As a man he was great ,
UDGED by any standard of fame , the character of St.
them to be good Catholics . ' That they had kept the Faith intact
had most of all impresses us , is the indomitable , indefatir-
St. Paul .
uprehensive ' basis , we shall get on swimmingly
Both as a man and as a
Paul is incomparably great .
epoch-makers . As a saint he was great also , for we look
Paul is incomparably great . Both as a man and as a
tark ye , my schismatical - I will not say heretic
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east past Tarsus - the city of Cilicia that gave him birth . ' How
notices of his sister and some relatives ( Acts xxiii. ) , but of
the rains of spring : the same tents of goats' hair still cover the
often his feet must have wondered by this stream , and his eyes
hem to the view of the Elders of Miletus , in after days ( Acts
that the rich harvests of corn still grow there luxuriantly after
with the simple picture of a Jewish mother and her child . for
in a letter to Timothy ( 2 Tim. i. 5 ) where he speaks of his
ings in the garden round the city : the same sunset fingers on
of the exact date of even his birth we cannot get authentic
we can know the exact features of the scenery in the midst of
from the faith of the Pharisees , and die , herself unreconciled
reed control : flashes of indignation would reveal his impatience
his childhood were such as those which he beautifully describes
without an object of attachment , if that sister , who was after-
tells us nothing . Did she live to give over her son's anostasy
formation of a man's character . From the tales of travellers
intolerable heat and dust of the summer : the same cool even-
yards married ( Acts xxiii . 16 ) , was his playmate at Tarsus .
to the faith of Christ ? ' Or did she believe and obey the Saviour
He allies to his father , but does not mention her . We find
iv. 11 . The affectionate tenderness of his nature would not be
looking back , with full speed " to the prize , ' to the goal . to the
disciple's " grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice . '
the mountains , the river , and the sea still remain now as then :
elves early . We can imagine his imperuous disposition would
dalized , and I am not on fire ? " " On fire ! " Yes ! that phrase
to the Lystrians ( Acts xiv. ) " of the Living God , Who" made
ravines : that the very same river ( vdnus still flows idlv on the
sometimes rushing , but ever running !
supernal vacation ! " " I press towards the mark . " ( Phil .
looked with indifference on beautiful scenery , who had spoken
If we wish to realise his earliest life . we must be content
As a rule the features of a strong character display them-
hands , which were marked with the toil of years , ' when he held
the occasion : he must not rest : he must " press on , " without
THE CROSS .
of her son ? We cannot tell . Environment enters into the
How we should like to know something more of his mother !
iii. 14. ) " Who is weak , and I am not weak ? Who is scan-
the terraced roofs : the same shadows gather in the deep
strenuousness .
His life is like a stream , never at rest : sometimes rippling ,
which Paul's childhood was spent . ' We are told that the plain ,
both sums up his character and singles out his characteristic-
heaven and earth and the sea " !
every step the strenuous soul confronts us . He must rise to
busy harvest plains : the same solitude and silence in the
her , who , if she lived , was his earliest and best teacher . He
record . He grew up an Israeliistist box . The groups around
looked " on the face of its waters . " for how could he have
work of tent-making might sometimes occupy those young
dhonesty ( Acts in. 1-2 ) : cf. Acts xiii. 13 and
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Church of God and wasted it . ' ' Gal. i. i. 3 ) - how he
our Saviour and of his future disciple must often have " rested
completed his education . probably returned to Tarsus and
Joseph came up from Galileo . It is certain that the eyes of
were strangers : the mysterious human life of our Lord was
most active and eminent agent was Paul himself . Not only
when our Lord's public ministry began , and having
because he " had persecuted the Church of God . " Of his
men , but even women , suffered at his hands - a fact thrice
either side of the Valley of Josaphat . But at present they
scii. ) . It is not without reason that , in the deep repentance of
embraced he was destined to count that loss , which now was his
his later years , he remembered how he had persecuted the
subsequent conversion in the midst of his mistaken zeal and
We wish only to deal with his inner self , and that is present
Stephen - " And Saul was consenting to his death . " " Acts vii .
erusalem , of whom yet he knew nothing , but for the cause they
with us above all in his Epistles . They are to his inward life
of menace . There were the boys by the lake of Galilee , mend-
Paul himself should unite in saying - " He must increase but I
and , that he felt he was " not worthy to be called an apostle "
comes before us in his early manhood is the martyrdom of
Stephen . In the persecution that followed in Jerusalem , the
There was One at Nazareth for Whose sake , both they and
soon to make his voice heard throughout Israel as the preacher
and sea , it is not to our purpose to make detailed mention .
what his native mountains and rivers are to his outward life -
must " have attained the age of twenty-five or thirty
some . After the crucifixion , the first occasion when Paul
the precincts of the Temple at some festival when Mary and
shippers , the same walls of the Holy City , the same olives on
highest gain ( Phil. iii. 5-7 ) . There was one at Hebron , who
time can ruin has passed away .
Whilst thus he was passing through the years of his student-
ness , others were advancing towards manhood also , near
xx. ) . " You yourselves do know that such things as were needful
ing their fathers' nets , who were afterwards to be the teachers of
the imperishable part , which still remains to us , when all that
that he was brought up in Jerusalem .
It may be concluded with a strong degree of probability that
the world - " fishers of men . "
City to Gamaliel to be educated , for he tells us in Acts xxii .
hip , nursing his religious enthusiasm and growing in hoti-
these hands have furnished . '
stween the ages of ten and thirteen he was sent to the Holy
sq. ) " He stood by and held the clothes of those who stood
must decrease . " It is probable Paul may have been within
repeated as a great aggravation of his cruelty ( Acts viii.ix ... .
mtiv advancing towards its consumption . St. Paul
slasphemer , a persecutor , and contumelious " ( I'm. i
fury , of his missionary labours and wonderful travels by a
51. ITIU.
e some objects - the same crowd of pilgrims and war-
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rivalry to himself , preach Christ , of envy and strife supposing
bring itself to blame till it has first praised ( 1 Cor. 1 . 5-7. 2
commanded , " yet for charity's sake rather beseeching him '
ision " ( Phil . iii. 2 )-that fervid patriotism , which makes him
viii . 13 ) - that grief for the sins of others , which moved
s with me " ( 2 Tim. iv. 11 ) - that courage under bodily in-
salute Rufus and his mother , and mine " ( Rom. xvi. 13 )
Aesh ' last he should scandalise his brother " ( I , Cor
Titus " ( 2 Cor. ii. 13 , and vii. 6 ) . " Do
his also I rejoice " ( Phil. i. 15 ) - that tender " friendship ,
which the brain works , as the thoughts crowd on him almost
degree , in the animation , not depression , which he feels
means , whether by occasion or by truth . Christ be preached , in
shows itself in his appeal to Philemon , whom he might have
them ( " Thess. in. 9 ) - that refined courtesy , which cannot
ix. 3 ) - that generosity , which looks for no other reward than
under " the daily instance , the ' solicitude for all the
which is perhaps most touching , because most near to a weakness .
Iom from jealousy , with which he speaks of those who , out of
to preach the gospel of Christ without charge " ( i. Cor.
sorrows of his converts , which could say even to the rebellious
construction and broken sentences we see the rapidity with
dence with which he " withstood Cephas to his face " I Gal . ii .
Corinthians , " we are in our hearts to die together and live to-
which bids his converts " beware of dogs , beware of the con-
arewell greetings , as for example when he bids the Romans
ification , and that sense of loneliness when it was withheld ,
scribes the use of wine ( 2 Cor. xii. 7 , Gal. iv. 13
which makes him thoughtful of Timothy's stomach and pre-
night and day , that he might not be chargeable to any of
any man should make his glory void " - that delicacy , which
of whom I tell you weeping " ( Phil , iii. 18 ) - that noble free -
churches " (2 Cor. xi. 28 ) , and again as he yours forth his
care ( r Tim. v. 23 ) that intense sympathy in the joys and
when I was come to Macedon , comforted by the coming of
wish that he were himself anathema for his brethren . " Ron .
gether " ( 2 Cor. vii. 3 ) - that longing desire for the intercourse
the " senseless Galatians " ( Gal . iii . ) that earnest indignation ,
i. 6-7-that self-denying love , which " would never eat
we recognise the man Paul of Tarsus . In the parenthetical
THE CROSS .
o add affliction to his bonds , " What then ? So that by all
( Philem. 9 ) , and which is even more striking in some of his
In his letters we can trace every shade , even to the faintest .
of his human character . Here we see that fearless indepen-
too fast for utterance . We see again the soul strenuous to a
18 ) , and made him feel that he would rather ' die than that
which watches over the health of Timothy even with a mother's
at fear of evil appearance , which wrought with labour and toil ,
II ) " that impetuosity which breaks out in his apostrophe to
in to tears when he spoke of the enemies of Christ's Cross :
Yes ! truly in his writings , in their substance and in their style
mity , combined with feeling for others in the same plight ,
then I had come to Troas for the Gospel of Christ , " and
sub
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easts of Ephesus " were to have successors , but for him peace
siii . 12 ) . Under the bright sky of an Italian midsummer the
execution before he may reach that peace so beautifully de-
In the Acts he gives us detailed accounts of all those " journey-
is trials and vicissitudes , he says . " In journeyings often . '
and blood : it was a warrior's calculation ) , " I reckon that the
releases that strenuous soul from that feeble body . Weeping
trenuous character acting through that frail body , that fact
sword of the headsman ends his long course of sufferings and
ras to come "thro" the sword . " for he is to be led out to
ings , " and when we remember what difficulties of time and
psalm - " For I reckon " ( it was all surveyed , this field of tears
fleet shrunk back , the silver cord broken . " Yes ! " the wild
transit existed in those days . we can only marvel at the won-
scribed as - " Pax externa , Pax interna , Pax eterna . " Well
bared to the public gaze . his life-blood fowing . " the golden
impetuous dictation , with which the pen of the faithful Tertius
logged , restless , restless spirit , which surely entities him to
eminently the test of Christ : Christ bare , Christ bloody , Christ
glory to come . '
sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the
warnings or his arguments in a stream of eager , impressioned ,
which Paul " planted " and watered with his blood , found
re notices himself , which reminds us above all else of the
can you drink of the chalice that I drink of . " It was , and is ,
is Lord " without the gate , bearing His reproach " ( Hebrews
does he finish , strenuous as he began , with his mighty exultant
work and thought , he had yet to be given the supreme test of
And yet after twenty years of glorious life crowded with
an hardly keep pace ( Rom. xvi. 22 ) . " There is one fact , which
be called " the pioneer of the strenuous life . '
friends take up his corpse and busy it in those subterranean
Raymund Saunders , C.P.
s given in the second Epistle to the Corinthians , where telling
refuge for the living and rest for the dead .
liberated at last from long captivity , joyful and eager to follow
he gate . " the prisoner - " I Paul a prisoner in the Lord " - is
Out beyond the city walls , upon the road to ' Ostia . " beyond
broken ! He had to be bound with chains , confined in furnace ,
drous energy , the unflagging and unbending courage , the
Unto this last ! "
labyrinths , where through many ages of oppression that church
logged , restless , resistless spirit , which surely
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eyes of their companions , and went some distance on their work
which , now at a distance , now near at hand , floated rhythmically
which they have escaped . " And they disappeared from the
oldiers passing with torches which threw a lurid light on their
nasmuch as one of them remained on guard at the mouth of
some chinks in the wall which concealed their hiding-place the
on the air , and always in the same tone . But , seeing through
every tunnel with orders to cry out from time to time , so that
y my native forests sacred to the goddess Velleda , I would
of exploration , their number as they proceeded growing less .
The bravest of the pursuers had now arrived at a semi-circular
night not miss their way on returning .
wake up at this sweet music . '
arena from which an intricate network of tunnels led off . Here
mother , as with his torch he lit up some figures on the walls .
What do they mean ? '
difficulty .
Someone must have been testing with us . " said the giant
and struck it again and again with his halbert , shouting all the
out even having the satisfaction of following them , " said
See , see the informal emblems of the Christians . " said
some of them in a low voice .
soldiers , as they entered one of the tunnels , " this is the way by
fury he kicked the body that lay motionless on the ground ,
tlement , with his companions , was puzzled by the voices
Suddenly one of them stumbled over some object on the
ime : " Take that for yourself and the others . '
Meanwhile from the months of the tunnels came the mono-
Let us pursue them . " howled the most daring of the
expression of stupid ferocity . " If I knew who it was , I swear
ame from the heathen signalling to one another .
Felix , his muscular form erect , his face wearing its habitual
cular gallery of the oratory , only to find it deserted .
That we are idiots , that we have let our prey escape with-
By the lovely Juno , they are tied ; let us follow them , " said
EANWHILE the soldiers led by Felix entered the cir-
onous cries of the soldiers stationed there .
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
ground . " Oh ! " he cried , " a Christian at last . " And in his
No , no , muttered others , " we prefer to die in the open
another .
" The body must be lifelong . " cried another , " as it does not
savage features , they at once guessed that the voices they h
he soldiers who penetrated into these underground passages
uriously on the ground that it sent forth sparks .
nstantly take his life . '
he air was becoming so foul that they could breathe only with
And he smoke with his halbert so
vii .
Martyrs .
409
air . '
Sons of Martyrs .
And in his
Sons .
und . ' Oh ! ' he cried , " a Christian at last . "
ne body must be lifeless , " cried another , " as it
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which , like the others given to Lucius , had been invented by
tement with much patience and ingenuity during the quiet
denly disappeared , informed the Christians that they were now
hat they had been made the victims of deception .
blaspheming all the gods of Olympus , having no doubt now
truck his head against a hard mass , receiving in consequence
whom they had left on guard at the months of the tunnels , they
returned to the circular gallery of the oratory , where they found
hours he spent in his cottage . According to the different sounds
ounded imminent or remote danger , safety or pursuit .
which the 12 sent forth . the Christians could tell whether it
replied others .
warning to Artosar during the ceremony , and had then sud-
ng to turn back , had , half stiffled , fallen down some steps and
which produced a sound quite unfamiliar to the beaten , and
It is Librus . " cried Gellius , with emotion ; " poor old man . "
light of their torches to bear on the contracted and lived fea-
town the cheeks and beard .
Libitina , the goddess of funerals . '
Felix and his companions ready to return to the open air , and
tain short intervals , and one by one faithful emerged in
It was , indeed , the corpse of Libyus , who , having penetrated
lery of the oratory .
put the unfortunate spy managed to creep some distance along
silence from their hiding-places , and moved to the circular gal-
he ground until , first unconsciousness , and then death , put an
And with loud laughter and ribald jets , followed by those
along the ground , and then flung it upon a sarcophagus .
onours to the deceased : mourners to the front .
the cross .
A corpse , a corpse , " they cried out , they have killed him ;
I am sorry that he has not felt my kicks nor the blows from
my halbert , " said the first speaker with a scornful laugh .
Some time after , the little Numidian who had brought the
We want lifes for the funeral . " explained one .
All cried out in chorus , while some of them dropped the body
Come . O people , " he went on . " come to render the last
Now we must perform the funeral ceremonies , " said one ,
ee the blood . " And blood indeed flowed from the forehead ,
free to leave the catacomb , sounding the va , an instrument
then who left , and there were just as many as had entered .
Now the little black icyfully sounded his instrument at cer-
end to his misery .
a severe wound . " From this wound the blood flowed freely ,
brough the leaves , as the night was bright . '
Whoever he is , whether friend or foe , we must help him , "
a which another replied : " Yes. yes , we will consecrate him to
He is dead , he is dead , " repeated the others , bringing the
Perhaps it is a snare . he may be an enemy
remained , concealed behind a bush , and I could see plainly
hey are , " replied others , beginning to whistle .
A man on the ground , " whispered one of them .
to some of the tunnels where air began to fail him , and wish-
tures .
No , no , " said the little Numinian .
" Here .
counted the hea-
No , no , " said the little Numinian . " I can
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To the frequent and fervent exhortations and arguments
the very old one that nothing is little or unimportant in the
addressed to him Galileo returned a resolution " No . " But it
Galileo Maccolini .
realise his holy ambition he chose for his model Blessed Gabriel
as they would receive burial :
spiritual life . He used to say , " This is of itsself a small
of Our Lady of Sorrows . His brief religious life was so closely
moments of time for God's service , in making ' little of no
the same . It did not lie in doing anything high or heroic , but
the exemplar and the copy . The secret of their sanctity was
had embraced . Though he had a great regard and veneration
manner even before he entered the novitiate . A companion of
by it we honour the immense and infinite God : therefore it is
fault-but it is a fault against the immense and infinite God .
Clement approached , and looking at his companion of the
things . The lives of the saints that appealed to him most were
herefore it is great . This act of virtue is of itself small-but
ion , from the moment of his entrance into the movitiate he set
formed upon this model that it is difficult to distinguish between
aints . " he would often say to his companions , and the better to
had arisen .
edifice of the soul's sanctity . So Galileo's first principle was
Order and wished to influence Galileo to follow in his footsteps .
Passion was to him all in all . ' This was shown in a very striking
was little use : importunities multiplied , till at last Galileo was
noved to reply in a manner which made his friend think better
for him the great high-road to sanctity and everlasting salva-
great . " He transcribed and kept constantly before his eyes
for other religious Orders , the humble Congregation of the
unities that lie to hand in every life - in utilising the briefest
prison , felt intense grief , mingled with a certain remorse , that
pious maxims including the importance of fidelity in little
grave-diggers stayed behind to watch the remains till such time
of returning to the attack .
bishop pronounced a benediction , which all repeated , and two
NE of the most conspicuous traits of the holy youth was
n turning to account the small and apparently negligible oppor-
an intense and burning love for the institute which he
Helped by the boatman , who himself was much afflicted , he
And since he regarded the Congregation of the Passion as
himself to make the most of his opportunities . " Let us become
( To be continued . )
se had not tried to take him with him in the confusion that
his had become a religious in another much more celebrated
opposed the body and crossed the hands upon the breast . The
(1882-1897 . ) .
virtue and no fault that may help or hinder in building up the
A Passion Flower .
LLILL ANNAD # #
vi .
A Passion .
211 .
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gence could have taught him little . On his entrance into the
othing but observe the Rule and the little things enjoined
re grace of martyrdom : so , to become saints we need do
meditation itself , and he soon reached that state in which St.
go by chance . I have set apart the particular times for this
is a constant source of edification to his fellow-novices and to
his conduct during the preceding week , and every month a
purpose especially during the Divine Office , and during
man of prayer . While still in the preparatory school
provitiate he gave himself to the exercise of prayer with increase -
is spiritual Father . While still young in the novitiate so high
he great masters of the spiritual life that there can be no real
most evident . Speaking one day of the life of Blessed Gabriel
ation of conscience , while every Sunday he made a review
himself proficient in prayer can be seen from the note-books left
dvancement in Christian perfection without the aid of prayer
owed signs of relaxing his fervour Galileo was appointed their
a continuous delight to him . The care which he took to make
to become a Saint , he set his heart on becoming a
manual labour and free time . I have resolved to speak of it
in recreation . " His preparation for meditation thus became a
as the opinion formed of him by the Master of Novices that
evolved a method of meditation which he used to such purpose
a new novice needed help in the spiritual life or an old one
uch servants of God he made constant daily use of the exami-
nd specially of mental prayer . And as he had determined
this daily late , which became a subject of admiration as well
pon us by our Superiors . " To emulate the holy example of
dispositions . I have examined myself on this matter and
had pursued the practice for many years with the greatest dili-
whom he lived , who could not help seeing day by day the signs
ing fervour , and the long hours spent daily in meditation were
ing the day on the points to be meditated : there is no need to
read in one of these , " is the going to prayer without devout
ill remains the points in which he had failed and providing
Almighty God .
rose in which instances of this fidelity were most numerous and
f strategy were in the Master's own words " abundant and
day . No wonder that the fruits were ' visible to those with
sirit of prayer . He had early learned the lesson taught by all
inger and more rigorous review , noting down in a book that
he teachings of the Saints on mental prayer , " and from these
eing observant in little things and thus he became worthy of
Not less remarkable than his fidelity in little things was his
behind by him . " The principal source of distractions , " we
Rocca di Papa he had made a manuscript collection of
mpanion at recreation , and the results of this innocent piece
grainst future lapses . The result of all this was soon evident
that , in the opinion of his spiritual director , even religious who
of an increasingly closer and more intimate union with
erboyre , he said with great fervour : " He became a saint by
the cross .
( To be continued . )
found myself wanting , and I have resolved to think often dur-
nanifest . '
aul of the Cross says that we can pray twenty-four hours a
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just as before the accident .
Thanks to Blessed Gabriel .
provincial jottings .
the hand rapidly improved and was restored to its usual
strength by the ninth day . This took place early in June , and
wrought through his intercession . The particulars are briefly
of the child's complete recovery a novena was made to Blessed
ever since the child has had the entire use of her arm and hand
dent , had for several months almost entirely lost the use of her
Gabriel and a relic of the Blessed applied . During the novena
ing us to mention , in gratitude to Blessed Gabriel , a signal cure
right hand and arm owing to severe burns , which led to con-
A correspondent from Fermoy writes a touching letter , ask-
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s follows : - A little girl of twelve , a sister of our correspan-
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The annual charity sermon for the
had their annual excursion on
St. Mungo's , Glasgow . - The Choir
provincia .
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ducted by the Sisters of the Holy
cellent reproduction of the great
Ghost . have been re-opened after
its general interest and literary ex-
triation of the religious from France .
recital of an act from " Maritana . "
Passionist Community at Broad-
solemnity . Special sermons , approx
in Liverpool . Fr. Wilfrid and Fr.
ters of the Holy Ghost have been
which delighted the large audience .
Lady , were observed with customary
Society in Glasgow , and gave a mis-
cellence . ' It is hoped that now ,
Catholic revival in this Principality .
end . Fr. Stanislaus preached an
Stanislaus were also occupied on
and the Dolours of our Blessed
established in Wales . The advent
the Summer vacation . ' It is grati-
borough family have been for many
gate , where his reputation as a pul-
eloquent panegyric of St. Augustine
of these religious cannot fail to ex-
religious masterpieces of art , and
fying to record that since the expa-
quently hears comments on its ex-
Retreats at Finchley and Graves -
sion and preached charity sermons .
" The Cross " continues to be read
Father George has recently re-
was executed with a skill and finish
pit orator is already well known .
at St. Augustine's , Fulham , on
their holidays , there may be an even
preached by Fathers Columban and
when our people have returned from
preached for the St. Vincent de Paul
priate to these great festivals , were
ercise considerable influence in the
with great interest . and one fre-
greater demand for this excellent
Mary's , which are so efficiently con-
securing the services of Mr. Joseph
of the Exaltation of the Cross
no less than ten convents of the Sis-
years friends and benefactors of the
of Gainsborough and his daughter ,
During the month Fr. Herbert
Amongst the visitors who recently
attended St. Mary's were the Earl
O'Mara , and several other artistes .
ceived several "convents into the
Mr. Ludwig was fortunate in
The Schools , attached to St.
has taken up his residence in High-
St. Mary's . Carmarthen . The feasts
Verv Rev. Fr. Hilary , Consultor .
of great distinction .
way . Worcestershire .
September 3 .
church .
Linus .
magazine .
Lady Agnes Noel .
The Gains-
Lady Agnes Noel . The Gains-
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Toel . ' The Gains -
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month will be discontinued for the
attraction to Catholic and non-
Novices , had an excursion to the
discontinuation of these instructions .
months . Many of the Fathers from
the attendance . We trust that the
Marble " Arch in Florencecourt
It is some eighteen months since
over the Superiorship of our Retreat
previous summer , and the beautiful
little church , which is such an
pleasant seaside resort was a record
shortly set out for Australia , to take
was shown by a steady increase in
Virginia . Co. Cavan , by Mrs.
the Masses during the past few
August to take up his duties as
which has just concluded at this
Master of Novices . " On September
given on the first Sunday of each
these instructions were inaugurated .
the past year nailed themselves of
Mount Argus during the month :
Confrater Joseph O'Neill , of Syd-
ors was greater than during any
Edward and Berchmans : Eden-
Fr. Arthur Devine for Broadway .
and their success during that period
Vanorhamilton , Co. Leitrim , by Fr.
Ferne Bay . Kent . The season
gth he received the profession of
Villiam as Vicar at Mount Argus
one this year . ' The influx of visit-
present , owing to the departure of
Bros . Alovsius and Michael accom-
will be only temporary , and that
Father Romuald . Vice-Master of
The late Vicar . Fr. Edward will
August 24th , the girls' choir at The
were present at their ordination and
gaged in missionary work during
Fr. Egwin arrived at the end of
showerv. all enjoyed themselves
Che Graan . Enniskillen . On
Fr. Arthur will be able to resume
Catholic alike was crowded at all
our other houses who had been en-
treats were given by the Fathers at
immensely . ' Fr. Augustine and
The following missions and re-
derry . King's Co. , by Fr. Ephrem :
We are sorry to announce that the
and friends of the young priests .
catechetical instruction in Gaelic
Estate . Although the day was
hronicle the appointment of Fr.
occasion was preached by the Rev.
It is with much pleasure that we
them in the near future .
jottings .
their first Masses .
Graan , under the direction of Rev.
panied the party .
at Adelaide .
ney , Australia .
william .
Many relatives ,
Fr. Gerald , C.P. Many relatives ,
Fr. Gerald , C.P.
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the kindness of Miss Caffin . This
the same month , also , Father Urban
Fr. Felix at the High Mass , and by
Lady , for which we are indebted to
His Lordship the Bishop of Bir-
received a hearty welcome from our
good people , and we wish him all
shape of a new statue of our Blessed
in different houses of the Congregation of the Passion . ' Wherever
statue will replace the old one of
Fr. Gerald at the evening service .
of the church and mission were
the Blessed Virgin in the sanctuary .
preached on Sunday , Aug. 20th. by
was founded from Broadway in
grave the annual Retreat at Mount
success in his new position .
Relicians Profession of Fr. Edmund
Mercy at Newcastle-under-Lyne . ' In
the Passionist Fathers , and we are
It has been greatly admired by all
proaching Golden Jubilee of the
Evesham was blessed and laid by
St Joseph's Convent , Deane ,
mingham . St. Mary's . Evenham .
There was a gratifying response to
by spending a short holiday here .
St. Saviour's , Broadway . Words .
benefited by their short visit .
All returned to their work much
edification and help to all around him . This was not hindered in any
1887 . and served for many years by
enriched by a beautiful gift in the
The new Rector , Fr. Isidore , has
tion stone of the new church at
R.R. Pope , Esq .
five years' patient endurance of this infirmity . So long as he was able
he led an active life of Charity . Many there are who know this to
Lady Catherine Berkeley .
rears , twenty-six were spent in the Retreat at Broadway - the remainder
Our little church has lately been
On September , 29th the founda-
glad to note the increasing pros-
Early in August Father Benedict
the health-giving air of Herne Bay .
perity of the mission .
grave a Retreat to the Sisters of
Madame de Navarro ,
We have received the following
Father Edmund has lived his presence has always been a source of
both these eloquent appeals .
court Farm .
his approaching implies . wish to honour him on the occasion , by a
circular in connection with the ap-
of Broadway are , not a little surprised at his generous efforts to serve
Basil Fitzherbert , J.P. , D.L.
God and his brethren .
who have seen it .
their great consolation . Even now , when he is not able , the people
Golden jubilee
Rev. Father Anselm , C.P. .
Henry Patten , Esq .
McIntyre , C.P. : -
We confidently appeal to all those amongst whom he has laboured ,
Lady Stafford .
We , who are amongst his many friends , having fortunately learnt of
The charity sermons on " behalf
St. Saviour's Retreat .
Mrs. Walsh .
secretary :
Madame de Navarro .
Broadway , Words .
committee :
father Edmund's religious profession .
On the 12th of November of this year Father Edmund McIntyre will
president :
Treasurer :
Major Edward Walsh .
Antonio De Navarro , Pr. Ch. to His
and who still count themselves his friends to help us by contributing .
Holiness .
bolton .
Broadway , Words .
Mrs. Matthews .
The Right Honourable the Earl of Gainsborough .
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complete his fifth year as a Professed Passionist . Of these fifty
1907 08
by his deafness . Indeed it was but emphasised by his twenty-
itation worthy of it and of this venerable religious .
6ths .
his fifteen year as a Professed Passionist . Of
Holiness .
IEEEI UNDER
lation . Even now , when he is not able , the pe
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ecce homo .
( Carlo Dolci .
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Miscellaneous .
" hope and pray for the restoration of pre-Reformation build-
the danger to Church property under a Home Rule Bill " which
remarks , and then summarises our views by saying that we
its issue of October 14th to what it calls the " significant
appeared in our last number , quotes two sentences from our
spent on persevering and restoring them as a Providential indica-
ings , and that we regard the large sums of Protestant money
THE well-known Anglican organ , The Guardian , referring in
omment on the Bishop of Ossory's recent charge concerning
addressed envelope .
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped ,
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS , Three Shillings , post free .
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin :
Literary communications to the Editor , at the same address
By Mr. Mortimer .
Father Conleth Caldwell
Miscellaneous .
Rev. E. Hill , C.P.
jottings .
nozzi .
sionists .
curran .
November , 1911 .
contents .
sonnet .
A Thought for November .
page .
220
The Cavern of Fire .
248 .
Sons of Martyrs . By Rosa Vag-
250
236 .
219
217
vol. II .
page .
the
240s .
243
Out of the Depths . By Rev. S.
2/29 .
241 .
Welsh Home of the Pas-
The Little Flower .
by
a thought .
No. 7 .
By Leo .
jesus .
Sons of Martyrs .
Out of the Depths .
By Rev. S.
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less of a " white elephant , " and would be glad to see it parted
priest-hunters and persecutors of by gone days are now in the
did not believe such a thing as the transfer of those buildings
consciousness , in spite of their protests to the contrary , that
cold and empty shells which were once the homes of the Blessed
is at once apparent in the lavish expenditure of money on those
Bill for the Disestablishment of the Protestant Episcopal
and when it is remembered that in Ireland many homes of
absurd " Shorten abduction - case which had been exploded a
mare , whether it be the restoration of piltered property to its
in an article on St. Patrick's printed in our pages-words which
man goes abroad with stolen clothes on his back or a stolen
be commended as its exploitation in the same column of the
Church in Ireland . Our " significant comment " had no
purse in his pocket , he is not unlikely to see danger at every
even partially , come into our own again .
street corner and a possible enemy in everyone he meets .
as to suggest that there may be a more sacred significance than
further significance , and The Guardian's use of it is as much to
partiality for Catholics .
tants who look upon one of the Dublin cathedrals as more or
given us credit for saying what we took care to say - that we
ments adding one more to her numerous offspring . And we
and other mouthpieces of official Protestantism about the danger
all , has one manifest significance - that they have an uneasy
frightened out of them by the prospect of the Mother of Parlia-
seem to The Guardian to hope and pray that we may one day ,
to Church property under Home Rule , so far as it is sincere at
Birmingham . ' - and who will not be suspected of any particular
as to rumours current at the time of the introduction of the
Irish Protestant parson who writes novels as " George A .
legislation or confiscation whereby property can change hands :
The extreme nervousness of Dr. Bernard and The Guardian
THE CROSS .
or that any claim for their transfer would be made .
The reason we alluded at all to Dr. Bernard's address was
suppose we are so far entitled to " assert Eternal Providence "
from Protestant to Catholic hands was likely to come to pass ,
however ineffectual - for anything which we consider legiti-
But it is surely conceivable that there are other ways besides
can forbid us the luxury of induleine in home and nraver-
that he endeavoured to make capital out of certain words used
Sacrament . ' But it would have been less disingenuous to have
with-for a consideration , it is not such a great crime as it may
legitimate possession of Catholics , and that there are Profes-
their title to such property is not particularly sound . When a
rightful owners or the restoration of their lost with to person
had reference not so much to any immediate future contingency
few days before in the Noncomformist Daily Chronicle by the
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Abide ye near , or far away ?
Then tropic heat or polar cold .
If penal world can shine so fair :
At times we think you very far ;
Beneath extremes of hercer hold
The very moonlight seems a wrong
Shed from an orb of wreck and blight ,
As when we watch the evening star ,
A Thought for November . '
Dr. when , on some still , tender night ,
And must some be prison'd there
Where meaning ghosts must wonder long
O Holy Souls , for whom we pray ,
O'er barren plain and airless height ,
. I.
Yet all are purged and purified
This planet till the blissful hour
Their darksome vigil ; others roam
The desert sands , the wind-swept deep ;
And pass to realms of kingsly power .
Yet well I weren yet never leave
And gladly suffer while they pray
The Infinite Beauty , and possess
Their thought of thoughts , their one desire ,
When , duration o'er , we cease to give
But some beneath earth's surface keep
To see the God in Whom they live ,
What though they be at peace no less ,
And some , more favoured , haunt the home
Or darkness to which night were day :
Or searching , sacramental fire ,
By pains intense we cannot guess -
That All His Face alone can give .
Their childhood loved , or where they died .
Edmund Hill , C.P.
# From " Passion Flowers . "
ii .
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rounding poor Nell by my sharp manner and hasty words
Vell , dependent upon me .
mall , and I was often at my wit's ends to know how to make
As I stood at the window , gazing moodily down into the
slotting and planning to pay our way , together with the utter
Then my employer failed , and I added another unit to the
and having sold the rest , placed the proceeds in the bank . For
ng with her death ; so that I was left with nothing but my own
ept dwindling , and with it , all my hopes of the priesthood .
One day , however , just when things were at their worst , I
he should be old enough to earn her own living .
would often put some extra work in my way , whereby I was
had been forced to dip rather heavily into our little savings .
Mother had died ten years previously , her small income peas-
ble to add a little to my income . He had also , on more than
o save sufficient to place my sister in a secure position till
he remained almost entirely under the doctors , none of whom
upon me , till I had become despondent and bad tempered , often
ncurred whilst " I was out of a situation ; and the continual
obtained another appointment . My salary was miserably
n this , however , I was disappointed , for , as the years passed ,
getting to know that I had an invalid sister to support , he
discontented , and , on that particular Saturday afternoon , in a
through the park we usually took together on a Saturday after-
treet , Nell entered the room , ready dressed for the stroll
dissatisfied with my lot . The spirit of discontent had grown
seen very much harder , and I had a lot to be thankful for .
noon ; but , although she tried hard to persuade me to accompany
who took a kindly interest in us , and through whom I soon
Unfortunately we had several small but harassing debts .
my great desire was to enter the priesthood , and I was anxious
really don't know , but the fact was there all the same ; I was
ast army of the unemployed . Weeks dragged into months ,
arnings , which were by no means large , and an only sister ,
cut I could get nothing to do ; our little balance at the bank
ras brought into contact with a young and most zealous Jesuit ,
nds meet ; but my new employer was a kind-hearted man , and
sured myself that she would grow stronger as she grew older .
This had been a severe tax on my means , and several times I
Taking some empty rooms , I kept what furniture we needed ,
The Cavern of Fire .
Certainly my life was not one of the rosiest . Still it had
ropelessness of ever becoming a priest , had tended to make me
MORE discounted being than myself it would have
more dissatisfied state of mind than usual .
been very hard to find . " Why it should have been so
By Leo .
Nell was then only nine , and very delicate : but I always
med to be able to do her any practical good .
fore dissatisfied state of mind than usual .
e occasion , sent Nell a present of fruit and wine .
A
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a priest , and , oh ! what a grand work I would do for God then
and had only just replaced it on the table . " when I heard the
thousand a year between us , and the lawyer , knowing our
wasted , and my life was useless . Yet how different it all could be
front door open , and her footstep across the hall . Hastily
THE CAVERN OF FIRE .
to turn round ; but remained gazing out at the passers by , envy-
great things I could do . I could provide for Nell ; could become
notes , like one dazed and dreaming . Then my eyes caught
give me the opportunity I so longed for , of doing something
position , had come prepared to substantiate his good news by
fortune , he left .
grand and noble for Him ?
could be arranged . He thereupon produced a small leather bag
How tired and jaded she looked , poor girl , as she sat wearing
mpatiently throwing myself down on the sofa , I lay broading
Monday morning , and heartily congratulating me on our good
who had run away from home , had amassed a large fortune in
or her children . The fortune amounted to somewhat over three
an advance of five hundred pounds for our immediate use , as
filled it as full as ever it would hold with golden sovereigns ,
it would be some few weeks before all the legal formalities
pocket , I threw myself into a chair just as she entered the room .
Oh ! if only I had a really decent sum of money-just one of
ng them all , deeming their lot a happier one than my own .
series you ever saw , and they are only eightpence a pound : I
was sick to death of this humour life . ' Life , indeed ! ' It
afford to get a few for tea , they would be so nice . I wonder
he many thousands wasted in drink and sin every year - what
hen making an appointment for us both to call at his office on
thrusting the roll of notes and remaining sovereigns into my
room and stood at the table , looking down at the gold and
vas only existence ; all my powers and talents were being
from whom I soon learnt that our mother's youngest brother ,
nore sharply than I had ever done before , not even troubling
really couldn't help it , but , oh ! I did so wish that we could
her . I was heedless of her gentle entreaty , and replied even
Having accompanied him to the door , I returned to our little
over my miseries .
Oh ! Sam , Dickson's have some of the most delicious straw .
Rising from the sofa , I was surprised to see our old lawyer ,
shall we ever be able to indulge in such luxuries again ? '
containing fifty pounds in gold and a roll of crisp bank notes ;
Australia , and had recently died , leaving all to his only sister
town on the very chair from which the lawyer had but just
Why was the so hard ? Why didn't He have pity on me , and
sight of Nell's almost empty purse , and , smiling to myself , I
There was a knock ; the next moment the door opened , and
Presently she went out , I heard her close the front door ; then .
risen .
the landlady's voice announced - " A gentleman to see you ,
221 .
sir .
the land lady's voice " announced -
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good fortune ; then drawing the roll of notes and the rest of
he gold from my pocket , I placed them on the table before her .
oots , and some of those warm woollen vests for the winter ,
ind entered a great deal more into the gaieties and pleasures of
ots of nice things now . And for a start , while you are making
seriously to the work before me . There had been so many long
incredulous amazement , I told her of the lawyer's visit and our
reathed a fervent " Dee Gratias " ; then coming over to me , she
ual life within me : but she said little , and although my con-
he mild but bracing air worked wonders for Nell ; the colour
solely on my account that she went to them , for she loved to see
sister , you always think of others first ; but you , too , shall have
good God is ! now you can have a new suit , another pair of
Then we went abroad , travelling from one city to another ,
with whom was his daughter , a young , dark , and very beautiful
learly that already pleasure was beginning to stiffe the spirit-
ince , that there was plenty of time yet before I need settle down
rears of bitter , hard drudgery , that surely I was entitled to a
Robbed ! no , indeed , Sam ; pity help the thief , for he would
with the open purse in her hand , on her face an expression of
and ball-rooms had little enough attraction for Nell . and it was
ing her curiosity , she opened it .
mall shrine of the Sacred Heart in the corner of the room , she
A cry of joy and surprise burst from her , and as she sat there
Raising her beautiful eyes , now full of happy tears , to the
vandering about for a long time , we met an elderly gentleman
Instead of replying to her question , I said : " Nell , dear , why
" That is just like you , Nell dear , you most sweet and unselfish
from so long , became less severe and less frequent .
had been complied with , we went to the south of Devon , where
ine strawberries you were talking about " ; and kissing her
same back to her cheeks , and the terrible pains she had suffered
enderly , I put on my hat and went out .
ing out her hand , she picked it up , and , its heavy weight arous-
ve had taken the very opposite direction from Naples , and were
had we saw in Dalton's last week , do you remember ? "
We were at Naples , and one day having taken a longer stroll
cience often removed me . I as often allowed it with the 'assur-
didn't you take your purse with you , were you afraid of being
get little enough for his pains .
On hearing of our dilemma . Don Cesare informed us that
ie world than was good for me . The carnivals , flower-battles ,
Nell , and the rest of my life to God .
Why , Sam , what in the world have you been doing to it ,
THE CROSS .
stuffing it with paper , you silly goose ? " " Listlessly stretch-
Don't know . Nell : it looks to me uncommonly fat and
girl .
robbed ? "
Swiftly the days passed , and when all the legal formalities
hrew her arms around my neck , saying : " Oh ! Sam dear , how
ea , I'll just slip round to Dickson's and get some of those
just now , but there , perhaps , it is only coppers .
ne happy . Still she was sadly disappointed , seeing only too
usual , had somehow managed to miss our way
little relaxation : yes . I would give the first twelve month
after .
was also been also been already
Listlessly stretch -
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hen they would sparkle with fun and mischief , holding me as
handsome Villa , most charmingly situated on the side of the
down , my thoughts turning to the day's adventure , and to
think so particularly of her ? What was this strange , new feel-
laid on my arm , and in his long , black soutane I saw a priest .
n a spell with their witchcraft ; and they would flash with pas-
and expressive I had ever be held . Now they would glow with
ing that had taken possession of me ? so that already I was
to the broad terrace , and , lighting a cigar , paced slowly up and
longing to see her again , and chafing under the fact that many
and those dark , mysterious , flashing eyes . But , why should I
of various places he had visited .
He was extremely courageous and devoted himself almost entirely
hey seemed to speak of the deepest and tenderest affection :
it a mere fascination that would as quickly pass ?
THE CAVERN OF FIRE .
all often during the remainder of our stay at Naples .
ar beauty , while her large , black eyes were the most strange
distance , when a sharp turn to the left brought into view a
Jesare spoke little of himself or his affairs ; but it was clear
from his conversation that he had read much and travelled far ;
being close by , he extended us a warm and very pressing invita-
a keen insight into their political , social and commercial affairs .
right vapour like cloud curling up from its summit .
plexion , and luxuriant masses of dark brown hair falling in
tion to fine with them , adding that my sister would be all the
hours must pass before I could look into those eyes again . Was
Arrived at our hotel . Nell being very tired almost imme-
The interior of the Villa was correspondingly magnificent ; a
most pleasant of companions , and who quickly made me feel
Knowing how very tired Nell was , I grate accepted
seeming to come and go like a flash .
and had acquired a deep knowledge of many countries . as also
She was just a year younger than Nell , with a dark olive com-
hill , and commanding a magnificent view of Naples and the
Meanwhile I made friends with Greta , whom I found the
a dark shadowy form stood before me , a obtaining hand was
expression that I could not understand ; it was only momentary ,
afterwards .
now some considerable distance from our hotel : but , their Villa
I had approached the far end of the terrace , when suddenly
quite at my ease .
and when at last we took our leave , Don Cesare pressed us to
During dinner , which was almost immediately served , Don
ately went to her own room ; so left to myself , I went out on
marvel of wealth , luxury , and artistic taste .
better for a rest and that his carriage should be at our disposal
The evening passed pleasantly , and for me all too quickly ;
a warmth of gentle friendship , till out of their innermost depth
y ; while away in the distance , on the left , rose Vesuvius , a
al waves about her shoulders . Her face was one of singu-
to Nell , giving her the most vivid and interesting descriptions
while at times they had a strange and almost repellant
s kindly offer ; so together we retraced our steps for a short
, her young girlish figure , her beautiful handsome face .
the other years were
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implored me to stay away , reminding me that they were not
might return , but I neither saw nor heard anything : so at last
Stopping right in front of us and raising his head . I was sur-
malignant hate , as stamping her foot , she said : " You here ,
he is a recluse , and it was very silly of me to be so insect . but
added : " This only the mad priest who lives over the mountain ,
faken . ' I , therefore , waited some little time , half hoping he
strange warning could mean , but could make nothing of it .
sion upon it , as he said : " As you value your soul , leave Naples
like a leaf , as though she was in the greatest fear : then suddenly
vitching ways , lured , fascinated , held me bound , heart and soul .
as of pain from Greta , drew my attention to her .
put my arm around her , and could feel that she was trembling
repellant look , whilst her face became convulsed with the most
His face was emacated and austere , yet , with a kindly expres -
Greta's power over me was complete . ' Her beauty and her be-
hour or more at the open window , wondering what the
of the hotel , and was about to address him , when a sharp cry
herself , she caught me by the hand saving : " No , no , you must
the strange priest had disappeared , when instantly recovering
fly first impulse on recovering from my surprise was to fol-
Vell seldom went near . for there was something about the
felt sure that she disliked Greta also . More than once she
sw and demand an explanation ; but it had all happened so
short , dark little form , enveloped in a long , loose cloak .
requent visits : but it was too late . I felt , I knew , that for usual
One evening as Greta and I were strolling through the
Sam dear , and promise me that you will never speak one word
ier mood changed ; from her eyes there finished that strange
her sensitive nature might only be unnecessarily alarmed , I at
quickly that I had not the faintest idea which direction he had
eating joy . I had been almost a daily visitor at the Villa , and
eeming rather to his the words than to utter them ; and the
as quickly and as mysteriously as he had come .
or woe , I was Greta's body and soul .
er rest a bit , and was about to follow the path along which
re had been struck . Fearing that she was going to faint , I
Catholics , and assuring me that no good could come of my
next moment he turned and was gone .
about him to a living soul ; will you promise ?
last turned into bed .
at once . " And the next moment I was alone , he had vanished
ner smiles .
She had turned ghastly white , and staggered back as though
Leading her gently to a seat which was close at hand . I babe
the cross .
So resolving not to mention the incident to Nell . thinking that
Three weeks passed ; three weeks of sweet , delicious , intoxi-
ardens , at a sudden turn in the path , we came face to face with
I was absolutely her slave , forgetting all else , living only for
on that she did not like ; and , although she did not say it , still
dare you come , is it to rob me of my prey ? " - her lips
re-entering the hotel , I retired to my own room , and sat for an
not follow him , I forbid you ' ; then in a gentler' tone she
ame on us so suddenly . ' Please think no more about it
d to see the little priest , my strange visitant on the terrace
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should have to start very early in the morning , and a return
moment I wavered , then everything else forgotten - " yes , " I
sister's objection ; but you , perhaps , are not quite so scrupulous ,
would be impossible until late in the afternoon , when , of course ,
she held those sweet lips at a tantalising distance . For a
and winding passages that run right into the heart of the moun-
THE CAVERN OF FIRE
sion , the time for a favourable visit falls on Sunday ; we
ful sights of the world . The innermost chamber is a veritable
ve entered the room : " I have just been telling your sister about
he Cavern of Fire , but she does not seem in the least anxious
mighty particular about your Sunday Mass ; to miss that I
one song after another .
sea of fire , hence its name . ' There are only certain times of the
The Cavern of Fire , " I replied , " and pray what may that
year when it is safe to venture , and , as there shortly happens
where I listened like one entrance as she played and sang ,
eplied , ' but you might tell me what it all means . '
to be one of those rare opportunities , I have been trying to per-
Presently she stopped , and , coming over and sitting down
' Well , you see , " replied the Don , " you Catholics are so
" Oh , ' here you are at last , ' said the Don , with a smile as
On the contrary . " I replied rather coldly . " my sister is quite
full of love , were raised to mine , her warm breath was on my
right ; we could not think of missing Mass for so trivial a
all the Masses for the day are over . That , I think , is your
pe ? I never heard of it before . '
The subject was dropped ; Nell and the Don were soon deep
of Vesuvius , and is approached through a long series of caves
much as you say you do ? "
suade your sister to go , but she does not seem to like the idea . "
Thank you , Sam : I know you will keep your word , and
slowly her beautiful white arms stole round my neck her eyes
sweet , entranceing kiss of love .
' Of course . I will promise you anything you like , dear , ' I
in to prove how clearly I love you . Will you marry me ,
said , " I will " - and the next instant our lips met in the first
would consent to be my wife , there is nothing that I would not
beside me , said : " Do you really love me , Sam dear , quite as
Yes , if you will come with me to the Cavern of Fire . " And
in a game of chess , while Greta and I went to the music room ,
" Well , " said the Don , " it is the interior of one of the craters
But why not ? " Tasked . " Why , Nell , it would be just
to visit it .
You know that I do , Greta , " I replied , " and if only you
hat night I could not sleep . I lay thinking of Greta and
splendid , I should like it immensely .
darling ? "
he mad priest . ' Mad he might be , and that would easily
believe you count as a mortal sin . Unfortunately on this occa-
me day you shall know all ; you come . it is time we went in . '
cause . "
ace , her lips almost touching - " will you , " she whispered , and
sir ? "
It is a terrible place , I admit , but one of the most wonder-
the mad priest .
That night I
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plendid . I should like it immensely .
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into her smiling eyes and conscience was skilled for ever ; and
opening , through which we passed into a long , narrow , winding
Greta and her evil influence . But it was too late : one ' glance
to early Mass ; and as it fell sweetly on my ears , a feeling of
is , there Accated up on the air from a little church in the valley
music room ; once again I felt her soft arms around my neck ,
into the darkness of the caverns . Lighting our lanterns , we
reglected my warning , at least never neglect your Mass . " Then
ve stood " for a moment gazing at the beautiful scenery around
some distance in a half circular direction , there came a sudden
found ourselves in a rocky chamber of irregular shape , and
hand and hand , together we passed out of the glorious sunshine
another , though much larger , gave the floor of which seemed
to dip down towards a corner where there was a small . Tow
far below , the clear silver tones of the bell calling the faithful
words ? . The more I thought about it , the more inexplicable it
rocky and uneven floor , we passed through a narrow crevice into
her lips pressed to mine ; and , oh ! how I longed for that happy
coward than a girl ? and , therefore , am not likely to tear where
natches , and , after a long and beautiful drive , arrived at the
I wavered , tempted even at that last moment to break away from
Then . " follow me , " she said , and , crossing swiftly over the
THE CROSS .
be far below the base of the mountain ; then , having traversed
on his face more grave than before , as he said sternly : " You
over again in fancy those moments of blissful happiness in the
' Lonely , isn't it , " said Greta , " are you afraid ?
point where our adventure was to begin .
account for her fear of him : but how was it possible to account
She laughed , a strange , uncanny laugh that jailed on me .
wonderful " fiery cavern ? "
Having climbed some considerable distance up the side of the
impatiently : " Well , what have we do now , where is this
Afraid ! what of ? " I replied , " surely I am not more of a
while at the same moment by the light of our lanterns I saw
and again she laughed the same strange laugh .
for her strange and terrible hatred , and her still more strange
Patience , sir . " she replied , " you will be there soon enough " ;
all seemed ; so I put the thought from me , and once more lived
mountain , we at last reached the entrance to the caves , and as
had he was gone .
At last Sunday came , and according to promise I repaired to
ve started off almost immediately , furnished with lanterns and
alone and for always .
re turned away from the bed and noiselessly crossed the room ;
that strange , repellant expression in her eyes , and I asked rather
Suddenly there was a slight movement ; I started , and to ,
you can venture . '
usage that led down , down , down . till I felt sure we must
ch smaller than I had anticipated but very lofty
ind . although I did not hear the door open or close , yet I knew
day when she would , in very dead and truth , be all mine , mine
poignant remorse and shame entered my soul , and for a moment
here at the foot of my bed stood the mad priest ; the expression
ie Villa at an early hour . Greta was ready and waiting , so
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ill they were lost to sight in the tremendous depth .
THE CAVERN OF FIRE .
denly my very blood ran cold . for , as if from down in the
Laughing at me , and telling me that I looked for all the world
rower and narrower , while the glare from the long tongues of
more intense every time they died down .
I could see long tongues of flame , now rising high , now sinking
rush of fire from below , and by its light I saw we had come to
light , to my surprise we were standing on the brink of a deep
cut closer this time , I heard again the low , mocking laugh .
calling to me to follow . I was just about to do so when sud-
those awful depths there rose a frightful cry , while behind me ,
ledge , while I followed close behind , the ledge growing nar-
patient at my delay , she had returned to ' where I was standing .
cathedral , and strange , low rumbliners reached my ears . while
and we were left in total darkness . Her hot hand still clasped
very now and again a fitful glare showed itself for a moment
mine and she drew me on several faces , then there was another
' but never mind we shall not need them any further ' ; and the
We had proceeded some considerable distance , and the air
the low , rumbling sounds I had heard when we were in the
Bats ! " I replied angrily , " why it was more like the cry of
Fool ! it is only the cry of the bats , " she said .
great chamber had increased as we advanced , while again and
came a low , mocking laugh .
The 'ledge on which we stood , ran right along the chasm ,
Gradually the tongues of fire died down , and for some
same moment , from out the darkness of the caverns behind ,
leading me across to where I had noticed the fitful glare of
" Well , at all events you have lost your lantern , " she said ,
rock were falling in .
in the far end of the chamber .
little bit frightened , ' Greta ? '
't came from out those awful depths , a long , loud , piercing wait
What an awfully weird place , " I said , " do you not feel a
a lost soul , besides bats don't laugh . '
a bend in the chasm .
I looked back across the great chamber we had just come
" Are you going to stay there for ever ? " It was Greta ; im-
In my fright I dropped my lantern , and but for ' Greta" sho
heard that voice , that horrible laugh ?
turn to the left , and we were in a large chamber like some vast
oving steeply downwards ; and along this ledge Greta ran .
ike some frightened school-boy , she again started along the
For answer she caught my hand , her own was burning , and .
What could it be ? Was it only my fancy , or had I really
through , but all was impenetrable blackness .
that seemed to freeze my very soul . ' Greta's burning grip
was growing hot and uncomfortable , when suddenly from out
ve lost my balance and fallen into that mysterious chasm .
fire below grew ever more fierce , making the darkness seem even
hasm , and far away in the depths below , every now and again ,
epths below , a cry answered : " Yes , follow , " while at the
next instant she had thrown her own into the fiery chasm below
minutes we proceeded in absolute darkness . Then once again
again there was a tremendous crash , as if thousands of tons of
rough , but all was impenetrable blackness .
zur .
Greta's burning grip .
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ts place the demon's mocking smile of triumph over a lost soul .
and speechless I gazed on that awful scene . Before me was a
by giving way to which I had become rebellious to the will of
of spiritual exercises , until I had become so weakened that , for
is I stood speechless and self-condemned , gazing into that
ssiduously than ever to my patient , gentle sister .
heart's desire . And when at times , in my priestly duties , I feel
also to provide the necessary means for the attaining of my
chamber of immense size , a veritable pit of fire , the flames rising
God as his holy priest , my poverty and the spirit of discontent ,
five eyes , that had so bewildched me , were now the eyes of a
little by little , slowly but surely I had drifted on , yes , even in
grace to be content with such things as we had , and with the
And , as we stood there gazing into each other's face , swiftly the
wisting servants , while the beauty of her face was gone , and in
spite of the three-fold warning from the little priest , and now
self-gratification , leading to forgetfulness of God and neglect
poor , we were very happy , and I devoted myself more
in order solely to please her , had been guilty of a mortal sin only
iwful face . I felt there was no hope , and the horror of despair
to be writing in those liquid flames .
fire : we reached the brink : I knew that all was lost , and as my
feet slipped over the rocky ledge , I shrieked aloud in my agony .
ind , seizing me by the wrists , dragged me towards the pit of
his is the gate of hell . and you are mine . mine for always "
that very morning . Not one atom of excuse could I think of ;
more fervent and frequent reception of the Sacramento , for the
arge rocky platform , on which I stood with Greta . Stunned
Come , Sam , wake up ; whatever is the matter ? ' Do wake
Three years later a small legacy was really left to us by a
past came before me-first my high and noble purpose to serve
groans filled my ears , while forms as of men and women seemed
tistant relative . It was sufficient to keep Nell in comfort , and
and the next moment I stood in the " Cavern of Fire . '
work Almighty God had given me to do . And , though still
Greta . ' There she stood , but those beautiful , flashing , seduc-
Then she spoke : " Yes . your conscience tells you right , and
on the sofa in our own little room .
It was Nell's sweet gentle face bending over me , and I lay
of souls-well , I just sit down and remember - The Cavern of
and falling like the huge waves of a stormy sea ; cries and
tightened , I felt myself being drawn round another sharp bend ,
seized upon me .
I never told her for many years what it was that made me
demon ; her beautiful flowing hair was a mass of writing ,
Filled with a nameless dread and ' horror . I turned at last to
up , dear . "
Fire .
iod : then my sudden riches followed by love of pleasure and
THE CROSS .
empted to become disheartened in my efforts for the salvation
And she came towards me with a mocking laugh of triumph ,
ive that terrible shriek ; but I learnt my lesson and sought , by
the love of a creature . I had abandoned my high vocation , and
The narrow ledge had suddenly widened out , forming a
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are still living and are Spouses of Christ .
carmelite convent , Lisieux .
beautiful little Teresa , the last of nine children , four of whom
natural . It was this blend of character which , like the tinted
ceptionally pious parents . Her father , Louis Martin , before his
before her death , at the request of her Mother Princess - without
the religious life , while his fiance had attempted to enter the
Order of the Sisters of Charity . It is clear that this was not
her his " little queen : " None can gaze on the features of this
# was unwiliarily lover by her father , who often called
marriage with Zelie Guerin , had ardently wished to embrace
the Will of God , since it is to this pious couple that we owe our
As a child Teresa was extremely pious , but very gay and
Sister Teresa of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face ( need
e Frangoise Therese Martin ) was born at Alengon , of ex-
gave her an irresistible charm over the hearts of all around
little maid and read her life - which she wrote shortly
looking the valley of Toukes .
its delicious apple orchards .
ling ; and no wonder , for the air of Lisieux - the surroundings -
even the poorest dwelling has that air of sordid unwholesome-
It is quite a small place , surrounded by picturesque country .
The Little Flower of Jesus .
Carmelite nun who is buried in the beautiful cemetery over-
haps it is the pure soul of the peasant which pervades his owl
ness , so familiar , for instance , in the slums of London . Per-
WISH the whole Catholic world could assemble together
indeed everything about it , breathes the name of the little
town is delighted quality and scrupulously clean . Not
in the little town of Lisieux in Normandy , celebrated for
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mallest object . This malady was occasioned by the excessive
from her not only their heart's desire . If it he the Will of her
table , chairs , etc . ' We also saw the dear little china " sabots . '
Alencon with his five children , Marie . Pauline , Leonie . Celine
which were always filled with presents for Teresa in her child-
rief she experienced at the departure of her " mother " Pauline
and Therese , and chose his new home at Lisieux . The house is
destined ; and , more impressive still , we saw her little bedroom ,
surprise and pleasure be held it smile upon her and approach her .
Marie , failed to recognise her , that the whole family , the little
that first kiss of Jesus ! Yes , it was a kiss of Love ! ' I felt that
lives there now was extremely kind and hospitals , and showed
he beautiful statue of the Madonna , close to her bedside , with
written in French , has been translated into six different lan-
less which rendered her delicious and full of fear at the
fidence towards her sweet Heavenly Mother . This miracle took
" The mutations are taken from a hooklet entitled " As little
meals with her family . Some of the furniture is still there : the
God , and during their application , the sick child , looking at
vatching over her with untiring care . Celine , the next in years
resent little sketch has herself visited it . The pond lady who
ing often of God and the Home to which her young soul was
crisis of this terrible illness , when Teresa , calling for her sister
The great day dawned at last . How sweet to my soul was
add that Teresa was henceforth filled with a tender , loving con-
Soon after the death of his wife , Monsieur Martin left
practised all her life . This book , the original of which is
guages . The English version is entitled " The Little Flower
Pauline took the veil on the same day that Teresa made her
THE CROSS .
affection for her , and , confiding to her their petitions , will win
They forever . ' Jesus asked nothing of me , claimed no sacrifice .
it was then that her sister , Pauline , became a ' mother " to her ,
recovery of the little Teresa .
of Jesus , " and can , I believe , be procured at any Catholic book-
feeling greatly impressed ; indeed , they will conceive a tender
sufferer included , cast themselves at the feet of the Mother of
Children , " translated from the French by a Client of the " Little Flower , "
forgotten day are better expressed by herself , in her life . '
us the dining-room in which the little Teresa used to take her
seller's .
The " Little Flower , " as she so charmingly calls herself . Just
sion I use them . " M.M. "
when she was immediately restored to health . It is needless to
First Communion . The child's impressions on that never-to-be-
place during a novena , made to our Lady of Victoria , for the
o Teresa , chose Marie , the eldest sister , to be key protectress .
where , as a child , she was visited by a strange and serious ill-
o Carmel , ' there to consecrate' her life to God . It was at the
od : the room in which she made her pious meditations - think-
lled " Buissonets , " for it still exists , and the author of the
was beloved , and I , too , said : ' I love thee . I give myself to
mother when she was but four and a half years of age , and
get Spouse , but will also be led to imitate what she herself
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ind revised and edited by the Rev. T. N. Taylor , by whose kind per
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served . This palm can now be seen at the Carmelite Convent ,
glass , hair-shirt , discipline , and the large crucifix which she
within me . It arrived me to the heart to see the Precious Blood
dying run for the Blessed Virgin , are also preserved , and show
with devotion the crucifix which the priest handed to him .
her hand after death , fourteen years before , was perfectly pre-
He was King ! Had not Therese begged Him to take from
exquisite wreaths of blue flowers , woven by the hands of the
calamity , I made use of every imaginative spiritual means . '
alone remain - a discovery which was made in the summer of
unfailing prayer , is in the months of all her devoted clients .
Jesus . These are to be seen in a jewelled casket , and one cannot
including her needles , thimble , knife , spoon , mug , lamp , hour-
This conversion was followed by many others still more re-
Soon afterwards I heard of a great criminal condemned to
een her own desire . But the palm which had been nlared in
unknown to me before . I longest to launch the thrust of my
her her liberty ? That liberty frightened her : so weak , so frail
cut from her fair head on the day she became the spouse of
photograph representing our Saviour on the Cross came partly
ager to save them from the eternal flames at any cost .
pierced and bleeding . A new and indescribable feeling awake
Lisieux , to visit the tomb of the little saint , where her bones
the taste and skill that were hers . But , more precious than all ,
he bosom of the ocean : Jesus alone remained : He was Master ,
to-day , the story of the marvellous miracles obtained by her
to fear his eternal domination . To hinder this irremediable
simple recognition , it was a fusion . ' We were no longer two : -
in the scaffold , turned to his God on the Cross , for he kissed
ind I resolved to remain in spirit continually at the foot of the
Cross , that I might receive the Divine Dew of Salvation and
pour it forth upon souls .
strong , living God . '
her life :
THE Little Flower of Jesus .
at each moment in my heart , enkindling there a vehement zeal
tood one another ... ... That day our meeting was more than
From that day the dying cry of Jesus . ' I thirst . ' re-echned
One Sunday , on closing my book at the end of Mass , a
Long already had He and the little Therese known and under-
910 , when her body was enhanced . This crumbling to dust had
are her beautiful curls , still shining with light , as when first
But Jesus gave to His little favourite other desires besides her
The result was that this obstinate sinner , at the last moment ,
She relates in
out , just far enough to let me see one of His Divine Hands ,
eloved : ' I , too , was consumed with desire for souls , and was
Therese had disappeared as a drop of water that loses itself in
able , which took place after the death of Sister Teresa and
Lisieux , together with other " treasures " of the little saint
Nowadays , pilgrims Rock from all parts of the world to
readable thirst for His Presence within her .
she felt herself that she longed to be united forever to the
ng to the ground with no one eager to gather it as it fell .
earth for some frightful crimes , whose impenitence gave re
ad often kissed , and had clasped on her death-bed . Two
beloved : I , too , was consumed with desire for souls , and was
esires besides her
1910 , when her body was examined . This crumbling to dust
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THE CROSS .
and to Eternity .
Her mode of practising virtue did not consist in rigid fasts
Jesus , step by step , all her life , accepting humbly and patiently
all the little trials He sent her , and obeying His Will with an
incomparable trustfulness and childlike faith . To abandon
one who has read her life , in which she says that , " from the
her . " It is for this reason that her prayers have become almost
age of three she never refused anything that God asked of
gaze upon the fair tresses without a feeling of awe , particularly
severe penances . No ! she simply set to work to follow
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those around me without attracting attention . '
therese and her father .
entirely to Him . " This seems to be the summary of her life .
but as is usual with those who love God tenderly , and ardently
will , keeping back a word of retort , rendering little services to
hands , was the simple motto of her life . She says
From an early age Teresa had longest to enter the convent ,
Also : " There is but one thing to be done : Cast the flowers
of little sacrifices at the feet of Jesus : then abandon yourself
herself to God's good pleasure and to be a little child in His
" I made my mortifications consist wholly in breaking my
long to possess Him alone , she met with many oppositions and
' I made my mortifications consist wholly in '
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taught the Religious Life with a new freshness and beauty ,
himself with . At another moment she speaks of herself as a
she had said that she was the "hall " of little Jesus , to amuse
THE Little Flower of Jesus .
Nor would she awaken Him from ' His slumber , but decided to
day . I thought I listened to my own life-story , such was the
less that God will soon gather His little flower , and will not
Meanwhile , the little Teresa submitted to her " waiting for
childlike simplicity to grant her heart's desire . But she did not
of Victories . Now its stem is broken near the root , a sign doubt -
say . Teresa was allowed to enter Carmel . She was then fifteen .
At last the morning of Jesus' awakening dawned : that is to
eceive a decisive answer , though the Pontiff's words were nr-
shetic , and he watched her retreating figure with keen interest .
I received it as a relic and fastened it to a picture of Our Lady
lagle , bearing away its tiny prey to His own Eternal City .
made mistress of novices . To the young postulants " she
Leo XIII , at whose feet she knelt later , beseeching him with
eived a very decided " No " owing to her tender years . for she
Our Lord had brought it to bloom and had preserved it till that
Although she endeavoured to hide her virtues from the eyes
But Monsieur Martin was more than an upright and God-
end of the French edition of her life .
the Divine Child of Bethlehem , reposing upon her heart asleep .
words as the Will of God . She writes :
and many of her precious counsels to them are gathered at the
little spouse many Heavenly secrets , and it was here that she
of the Sisters , they were not long in learning that God had
She next asked permission of the Abbe Delatroette . but re-
hope , but resolved to ask permission of the Holy Father , Pope
The " Little Flower " is ingenious in some of her desires .
she wished to enter Carmel . ' the same age as the Madonna when
perfected her soul by the vows of poverty , chastity and
know how to paint and how to express my thoughts in verse ,
suffer her to face upon earth . '
" He spoke to me as saints speak , and plucking a tiny white
Seeing one of my sisters paint charming miniatures and
compose beautiful poems , I thought that I should be glad to
Jesus was born of her .
planted amidst them a rare and sweet flower , and she was soon
fearing man ; he was a saint , and when his " little queen " con-
says : " I knew not how to disclose the project to my father . '
When the convent door was closed upon her . Jesus taught His
She says :
that I might do some good to those around me .
finding herself thus refused , the gentle child did not lose
disappointments . Not from her father , however , although she
e Lord " with a blind , loving confidence . She pictured Him ,
' little victim of His love , ' and describes Him as the power
obedience .
resemblance between the little flower and the little Therese
d not even reached the age of fifteen ! It was at fifteen that
wer , like a miniature lily , he explained to me how tenderly
fided to him her desire one day in their garden he accepted her
im do as He wished with His " little plaything . " Once
fided to him her desire one day in their garden he accept
had not even reached the age of fifteen ! It was at fifteen that
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THE CROSS .
She was also very fond of flowers , and Jesus did not forget
childhood , should enter Carmel too , and her loving prayer was
fully protected her after the entrance of Pauline into Carmel ,
Celine , " the sweet echo of her soul , " her little playmate in
had also taken the habit , some years previously . Thus , three
poems , which God permitted to be of service to certain souls . '
" To the great appointment of the community I accomplished
of Monsieur Martin's choice " Iilies of the Lord " blossomed on
ed after the death of her father . Marie , who had so faith-
res when she entered Carmel . She wished , too , that
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ully several pieces of painting , and I composed some
enter the beautiful garden of Paradise .
the little flower .
tually admitted into the Visitation Convention at Caens , near
admirable courage and patience , she passed through the
Lisieux .
consumption , which gradually consumed the life of this beauti-
ness and wariness of soul , all of which she supported with
But little Teresa was destined to suffer severely are she should
Calvary . His daughter . Leonie , who had first entered a severe
Religious order , and failed owing to delicate health , was even-
Besides enduring the terrible pains of a ridity in prayer , dark-
Besides enduring the terrible pains of a ridity in prayer , dark-
of bodily sickness , falling a prey to that dread disease ,
ful white Lily . Never for a moment , however , did she lose her
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though called by a mysterious Voice . It was the Voice of Jesus .
Fixing her gaze upon the statue of Our Lady , she remained thus
blessed candles were immediately lit , when the evil spirits fled .
She recalled the day when Our Lady had smiled on her , when
mented by Satan , who made her powerless to help herself . Two
evening the Sox of the Mother approached her - He , the beauti-
showing charity towards each other and fulfilling the duties of
never to return . As death approached , her eyes were fixed on
and had come to claim her for ever . Though she saw Him not
for the space of a " Credo , " when immediately the little victim
abandonment , confidence and love , and seek to please God by
slept no longer a child upon her bosom . He was her spouse ,
unfailing . Jesus was her spouse , and dark though the night
praise . She besought the Lord :
joyousness of spirit , because her faith was great and her trust
our every-day life .
ful Bridegroom .
Come once again and smile , Mother , for 10 ! ' His eventide ! ' )
to her own beautiful prayer :
white blossom relatively asked for prayers , as she was tor-
I entreat Tree to let Thy Divine Glance rest upon a vast
multitude of little souls . I entreat Tree to choose in this world
she felt Him near her , and said as she gazed at her crucifix :
the statue of the Immaculate Virgin , Star of the Sea . Listen
At last the sweet flower of Jesus dropped her head to die .
THE Little Flower of Jesus .
her . Never did her sweet voice cease to sing songs of love and
head inclined a little to the right . Then she lifted herself as
a Legion of Little Victims worthy of Thy Love . '
a child , and had cured her of her painful malady ; but this
It was time to gather His pure Lily . He bent over her ; He
vill turn to her , asking her to teach us her " little way " of self-
of the Eagle was borne away to Its Nest .
Toi qui vines me sourire au matin de ma vie .
( To be continued . )
within her soul might be , she knew that He would never forsake
These were her last words . At first she sank down with her
" Oh , Thou who cannot to smile on me in the mom of my life ,
Minnie Mortimer .
And so it is . We are to be the " little victims " if only we
At one time a terrible darkness surrounded her , but the little
Oh ! I love Him-My God , I love - Then !
Viens me sourire encore , Mere , voicei le soir !
a oh . Viens me sourire encore , Mere , voicei le soir
several other items .
NOTE . - Pressure on our space compels us to hold over this
month's instalment of " The Annals of the Passionists " and
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days in November ; they stand out brightly in life's dull course ,
through life , the forms and features of those long since vanished
and , although we mourn their loss and giveve that they are no
single out from the tumultuous crowd that pressed upon us
prone to reflection . We look back with regret - all the sharper
tured us , the brother and the sister whom we loved . They have
by the present contrast-upon the long pleasant , glorious sum-
the rains have gone .
youth , " the friends of our riper years , the fond parents who pur-
blinding fog floats and settles , as if in derision of man's efforts
the night-wind-broods over the face of nature . Over the great
to make a substitute for the sun , and in revenge , turns day back
and a solemn stillness-broken only by the fitful meaning of
Their the voice of love and friendship past .
appreciation of its worth .
places of business or amusement unwilling to leave and eager
to the return of summer , when the winter is over and past and
open spaces are deserted , and people scramble to and from their
of summer is over , and its beauty departed . The trees are
gathered in , the joyful sounds of life and activity are rushed .
Out of the Depths .
and from the current year to those that have preceded it . We
season , and with such surroundings , our minds are naturally
tion . Our recollection of them is as the remembrance of summer
their features , their voices sound again in our ears , their doings
the fortunes of those with whom we were once so intimate , with
to hope that we shall meet them again , even as we look forward
life must needs be maintained , the dense , grimy , weltering ,
Like an old song stillting in my ears ,
They have dropped off , one by one : the companions of our
But whether have they gone ? What is the state and what are
And , such is the association of ideas , we pass , by an easy and
city , where night is turned into day and the rush and bustle of
get in some mysterious war they are present to us : we recall
What forms rise beautiful of happy years ?
to regain the kindly warmth and shelter of home . At such a
again into night . Men are both to go abroad ; the parks and
OVEMBER has come with its shortening days . Its gloomy
seemingly natural transition from things and places to persons ,
skies , and its damp and chilly atmosphere . ' The glory
perhaps , for having allowed it to slip by without a full and due
What lovely shadows that before me fast ?
ner time that has gone so quickly , and we uproar ourselves ,
vithered and bare , the flowers have disappeared , the harvest is
and sayings are treasured in our memories .
ones who touched us by their kindness and sympathy and affect-
gone out into the dark , leaving our hearts sore and empty ; but
m we walked and spoke and knelt in prayer ?
longer with us , we love to recall their endearing qualities , a
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teachers at the present day are trying to turn Hell into Purva-
will not permit a soul to be lost that appealed to Him , even at
souls therein detained are assisted by the prayers and suffrages .
be idle and superstitious . But the anxious question soon arose :
ualism . It is very remarkable what gross absurdities men will
thoughts that may be helpful at this season when the Church
lasting punishment is plainly and forcibly expressed ; while the
while they have kept the faith and died in the friendship of
Regarding Purgatory , on which I propose to suggest some
ship with God , are admitted at once into his immediate Pre-
serce and enjoy for ever the indescribable happiness of Heaven .
a fond thing vainly invented , " and pravers for the dead to
cleansed from all stain and debt of sin. and in perfect friend-
with the dead by the fashionable superstition called Spiri-
has been graciously vouchsafed to us by revelation from on
and eager to make satisfaction ? The awful holiness of the
making ludicrous attempts to restore prayers for the dead , and
has not decided anything . The so-called reformers of the six-
The Catholic Church has ever held and taught as a divinely-
Presence , and , on the other hand . His superarounding Vlerv
Church , and declared the doctrine concerning Purgatory to be
God , have not made sufficient satisfaction for their sins , " are
the " reformed " Church is divided against itself . Some of its
he Altar . Of the nature and duration of Pureatory the Church
with God . And moreover , that between these two , there is an
follow who affect to despise religion . All that we know for
rather free from the stairs and vestiges of sin , but yet contrite
Out of the depths .
departed friends . The modern heathen tries to communicate
certain of the existence and nature of the life beyond the grave ,
the last for pardon . ' How were these admitted truths to be
that eternal punishment is the fate of all who die at empty
revealed truth , that they who pass from this life entirely
His infallible Church that it may be accurately declared to men .
His all-holy Presence into which nothing defiled can enter .
leclared as of faith ( i ) that Purgatory is , and ( 2 ) that the
of the ancient creed in which the belief of the Church in ever-
the best and wisest of them argued to its existence - their reason-
ants and endeavouring to whitewash the Reformation . are
ings left them without any sure hope of re-union with their
eenth century violently protested against the teaching of the
he also holds and teaches in the face of an unbelieving world
interest to mankind . It puzzled the beaten of old , for , although
even requiem Masses , in direct opposition to the 3 1st Article of
The question of the future life is one of deep and perennial
reconciled ? " As in many other points of faith , the household of
high-living Anglican' party . ashamed of being called Prates -
letained for a time to be thoroughly purified and prepared to
should become of those who passed from this life not alto-
high , and has been committed by Jesus Christ to the keeping of
minds us of our duties to the faithful departed , it is solemnly
intermediate state , which we call Purgatory , where those who
Almighty cannot bear the slightest stain or defilement in Hi
and are grievously exercised in explaining away the words
e faithful , and particularly by the acceptable sacrifice of
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tem , though presenting a particular aspect of the nature of God ,
through it we behold Mercy embracing and tempering Justice .
and finite minds are capable of understanding Divine things ,
out are bound together in one harmonious whole , in which each
and a marvellous prospect of the Divine Goodness opens out
hose who die in open rebellion , and She will not say of anyone ,
dren . In the great sacrifice that is daily offered on Her altars
of sin and from earthly affections . It is possible , of course , dur-
infinite Perfections . It brings home to us , as far as our human
one to be generally separated from Him who did not wilfully
She excludes none from participation in " Her suffrages , save
numberless as the stars of heaven . if even now , when life is
many who pass from this life entirely purified from the cross
receive the last Sacraments , the strong and merciful hand of
Holy Church despair not of the salvation of any of Her chil-
Articles , " which all Anglican clergymen pledge themselves to
ance after death into the blessed society of the Saints : but it is
which can never allow the slightest stain of sin or imperfection .
lead to be " blasphemous fables and dangerous deceits . " One
saintain , and to which they are irrevocably committed .
Divine attributes , though apparently irreconcilable , and contrary
drawing to its close , touched with genuine sorrow of heart for
s not surprised to find an ever-increasing number of laity and
could never have any clear conception of how the Almighty can
n those who are to be united with Him ' in Heaven , we must
lying sinner's appeal for mercy , and , although his sins were
be inexorably just , and at the same time infinitely merciful , but
irduous , and is only accomplished by the hottest . ' On the other
ise of His limitless and superabounding Mercy , and that these
he Divine Nature . Without the revelation of Purgatory we
rese practices can be reconciled with the express teaching of the
sarmony . The truths of revelation are not isolated statements ,
She makes special commemoration of " all who sleep in Christ : "
Who most sincerely desires the salvation of men , would permit
ogether disclose and represent the unity and individuality of
When one considers the awful Purity and Holiness of God ,
fidence towards our Heavenly Father . From this revelation ,
inspotted from this world , to fit oneself for immediate admit-
to each other , imply , in fact , no contradiction , but are in perfect
hurch , is a splendid revelation of the Divine Nature and its
ent heartfelt appeal for pardon , and receives , or desires to
rand , it is unthinkable that God Who is Goodness Itself . and
re Prayer-book , which declares Masses for the quick and the
the cross .
lergy of the Church of England deeply perplexed as to how
w the claims of God's Infinite Justice do not exclude the exer-
The doctrine of Purgatory , as declared by the Catholic
combines with and throws light upon the others , and all taken
e us , that ought to fill us with deepest reverence and con-
ving outraged the Infinite Goodness of God , he utters a fer-
g the present life by deeds of penance , and by keeping oneself
ject Him-even at the last . He cannot fail to bearken to the
over appearances point towards it , that he is lost for ever .
needs confess that , taking human nature as it is , there are not
138 .
needs confess that , taking human nature as it is , there
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Him . The souls in Purgatory are deprived of His blessed Pre-
privation of a pleasure permitted and lawful , in expulsion of the
depends solely and entirely on our being with God or without
the fact of their salvation being secure , but this joy does not
ness of God are most strikingly revealed . For He is graciously
diminish their sufferings , rather increases it , inasmuch as it in-
and rejoice to know that , in giving bread to the hungry and
sistible andour for that blessed vision which alone can satisfy
is the great theory of Penance , which may be defined as the
purification in the cleansing and refining fires of Purgatory .
it is extremely difficult to realize what it is to be without God ;
enjoyment of a pleasure that is forbidden . ' In Purgatory then
but the Almighty accepts his goodwill , and accomplishes his
pleased to accept our prayers and good works on their behalf ,
them . ' In this most benign dispensation the greatness and good-
them . but they cannot go forth until they have been entirely
of pain , the contrary of the pleasure one has indulged in . This
bidden pleasure , its reparation consists in the voluntary provision
there is nothing else to take His place , and our eternal happiness
purified . They have , indeed , indescribable joy and peace from
time of their waiting by our exercises of devotion , and parti-
and long for : the blessed Vision of God , and this is more ex-
prayer , we can give alms to the poor with the same intention ,
he holy souls are deprived of what they most ardently desire
nearest friend we have had on earth - and speeding it to its place
so , for as sir is a violation of God's law for the sake of some for-
experience on earth . They long with a constant and most irre-
can plead their cause in our more frequent and more fervent
instinct of our nature , the remembrance of our departed friends .
we have it in our power to bring them comfort and shorten the
time releasing a soul from Purgatory-perhaps , that of the
we ought to bestir ourselves and come to their assistance . We
of the world fascinates men , who seek therein for happiness , and
debts , and thus hastening the time when their one great con-
of our duties towards the dead . and appeals to that most sacred
since , only for a season , it is true , but it is exceedingly grievous
and painful while it lasts .
he claims of Justice , his time for the works of menace is over .
cularly by having the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for
at the eternal banquet of God . The greatest relief comes to
suming desire will be realized .
his Heavenly Father will reach out and rescue him . He will be
They will have to endure it . until the last farthing is nail
saved but so as by fire .
of some other enjoyment which one desires , and in the acceptance
In the month of November , then , when the Church reminds us
ensifies their longing to be with Christ . On earth the witchcraft
ceedingly bitter to them than any form of suffering which we can
but in the next life only God remains for our hearts to rest in ,
and bestows on us the blessed privilege of easily paying their
is purification is achieved by pain and suffering , and justly
Arrested by the hand of death , such a one is unable to satisfy
less we come to their assistance . Holy Church teaches that
relieving the necessities of the wretched , we are at the same
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Sacrifice of the Mass for their eternal repose .
that those blessed words of comfort may be addressed to us by
their great and pressing distress , and so deserve for ourselves
And if it be such a blessed thing to relieve the temporal necessi-
great and so efficacious as the obligation of that tremendous sacri-
greater merit to account those in Purgatory whose necessities
least brethren , you did it to Me '
a thirst to look upon the beauties of His Face , they are in prison
we could render to our dear departed friends - especially during
accounts it as done towards himself , must it not be of far
are consumed by a piercing hunger for the presence of God , and
our prayers ; they are naked and desire most ardently the bright
for the living and the dead , and , therefore , the best service
Stanislaus Curran , C.P.
to God , we shall in our own time find mercy and seasonable aid .
and unfading robe of glory , and they are sick with weary wait-
them-would be to assist at , and offer up daily the adorable
THE CROSS .
' Amen , I say to you , as long as you did it to one of these my
them from the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass . Nothing else is so
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ing for their deliverance . We have it in our power to relieve
ie great King our Judge when we stand before Him
face in which the All-Holy Victim for man's salvation is offered
of our suffering brethren on earth , that Our Blessed Saviour
month when the Church so earnestly exhorts us to remember
ferings are far more keen and intense . They , indeed ,
g merciful and charitable to those suffering ones so dear
ntinually plead to us to visit them and comfort them by
id continually plead to us to visit them and comfo-
Its shadow is this darkness ! . Set me free
Crumpling their feathers in a clumsy rage-
Beat on the wives , with unavailing vanes ,
Wearing this manhood as a mask away !
No freedom lies but in captivity !
In one consummate hour of liberty ! '
Of colour in my days : Withhold Thy hand ,
From this gray poisoning , and I shall stand
sonnet .
" I have outworn my use upon the earth ,
The windy vault cloaks death : so , Lord , for me
Revolt awakes within me , and I cry :
Life lacks allavour , tasteless , with a death
an pilbin .
The door once opened , every cloud that stairs
As birds , long cramped within their twisted cage ,
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dauntless knights , followed by bands of
The Normans , admirable soldiers as they were , did not rely
begin to rebuild the castle more strongly than before . One of
morrow the Normans drive out the Welsh with great loss and
important harbour of Dale ( near Milford , in Pembrokeshire )
immediately sought out commanding positions in which to erect
the fierce determination with which natives and invaders con-
found it extremely difficult to gain a footing there had the
Earl of Pembroke , who soon afterwards set said from the then
imes . ' In some places the castles are less than five miles apart .
strong forts , to be replaced as soon as practicable by well-nigh
southern half , is literally studded with the frowning ruins of
and several other castellated positions , the story would be a
was too late . Wherever the Normans won a bit of territory they
monial alliances with Welsh chiefs , who were exceptionally
strong walls and towers . A great part of Wales , especially in the
inger over the history of this epoch , for as regards Carmarthen
subjugation of England when some of their
powerful , or from whom they had wrested some valuable
after its temporary occupation by the Welsh , was " Strongbow .
make irruptions into Wales . They would have
the energy which they displayed in subsequent times - when it
military architecture , dating from Norman or Plantagenet
day the Welsh drive out the Normans and burn the castle : to-
impregnable stone-built castles . Towns they surrounded with
authorities . The Old town ( east end ) , which was a survival of
advantage , they tried , and often with success , to form matri-
Next to Pembroke . Carmarthen was , perhaps the most famous
place in the Three Counties , both for the strength of its castle and
Flemings and other mercenaries , began to
Until comparatively late times there was an Old and New
Passionists .
the Fair Rosamond .
Carmarthen as it is and once was .
of Carmarthen Castle one was Sir Walter de Clifford , brother of
he Roman settlement here , has continued to be mainly Welsh
English .
wn of Carmarthen , with their mayors and separate municipal
Hardly had the Normans completed the
territory .
ended for its possession . It is hardly desirable , however , to
carmarthen .
Norman and
the knights , who thus recaptured and rebuilt Carmarthen Castle
By Layman .
solely on force . Wherever it seemed likely to redound to their
nonotonous record of repeated burning and slaughterings . To-
Welsh organised and fought at the commencement with half
The Welsh Rome of the
III .
from A.D. 500 to the present day . ' It
force to invade Ireland . Among the successive governors
from A.D. 500 to the present day . The Normans raised their
The Normans raised their
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Arbor Day .
throughout the country on that day . " This is not a difficult
ornamental trees will from first year , and increasingly year
country at the hands of ignorant and selfish persons .
attention to the fact that Wednesday , November 1st , is the
that something will thus be done to mitigate the evils caused by
hoped that the appeal will meet with a general response , and
planted even by children , whilst good-sized standard and
in their appeal to the people in general to plant some trees
We have been asked by the Irish Forestry Society to call
National Arbor or " Tree-planting Day " in Ireland . We join
ear , be objects of beauty and admiration . It is to be
the wanton destruction of trees now going on all over the
trees suitable for planting are cheap , and can be
rbor or " Tree-planting Day : in Ireland . We join
he burned not only the castle but the town ( A.D. 1403 ) .
THE CROSS .
extirpation .
while the Welsh still held out against the new Tudor creed
leges which had been won by their knightly predecessors . When
pointing to a star . Even in the early part of Elizabeth's reign ,
English ) town , of which there are now but little remains , would
Agincourt the Carmarthen men carried a remarkable banner on
all parts who followed in the wake of the Normans , took care to
English Crown , for we find the mayor , aldermen and gentry
themselves , jointlie and sex ' ally in the bands of one fvime and
Wales , his first great step was to crush , as far as possible , all
round the new Norman Castle ; and here the population was
mayor and town council . The walls of the New ( Norman or
p'secure to the death her enemies to their utter on ' throw and
almost exclusively English down to a couple of centuries ago ;
Carmarthen , as well as Pembroke , sent troops to aid England
supporters of the English interest , and having taken Carmarthen ,
loyall societies " to defend Elizabeth's person " against all
estates , dignities and earthlie powers whatsoever , and to
for the Anglo-Saxons , Flemings and adventurous Teutons from
ibio .
Owen Glendower endeavoured to restore the independence of
The New town was built , or grew up ,
It was not until the reign of George III . that Carmarthen
received a charter uniting the Old and the New town under one
which appeared a figure of Merlin leaning " on a road " and
resting that they " voluntarily and most willingly by
marthen was anxious to make known its loyalty to th
cise , in the English king's name , the ascendancy and privi-
in her wars with France , and we are told that at the battle of
first stronghold a little to the south-west , probably on the site
ear to have been entire when Speed's map was published ;
of the old Celtic duo . ' The New town was built , ' or grew up ,
of the old Celtic dun .
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the masses , to rise to eminence , to spend his youth and strength
easy , delicate life , and to more than one form of dissipation
to follow the Nazarene , and he was powerfully drawn to an
military enterprise , to subjugate races still untamed , to sway
signal defeats , for which he had been loaded with all kinds of
person , and endowed with poetic talents , who was a striking
disposition he would feel that without Clement by his side , he
pent of his lightness ; and in such fluctuations of humour and
his nurse had given a strong pagan stage , made a deep impres-
bearer of important letters , an office not devoid of danger ;
Ionian Sea . Then there was Aenaea's Ladies , handsome in
He he was , when with nobleness and grace he recited verses of
life to save the lives of others : if he might he witness of the
and of the other exploits or qualities which had rendered them ,
away before the records of the warlike deeds of his progenitors ,
legends had grown .
would have liked to throw himself with enthusiasm into some
strong leaven of the old patrician daring , against which Cle-
by all , especially by the Roman ladies , whose hero and favour-
saved the life of the emperor during a fierce storm in the
nent , whenever a favourable opportunity offered , affectionately
ionours by the Romans . Another with wonderful heroism had
which the Christians led ; if he could be commissioned to be the
heard recounted during the long winter evenings , and to which
heroic deeds of his brethren in religion , and of their virtues ,
great and famous for all time . He would soon , however , re-
which attacked some savage peoples and inflicted upon them
nartydom endured by his father in the amphitheatre paled
One of them , for instance , had been commander of the forces ,
brave , all full of courage and energy , round whom popular
warned him .
figure in the assemblies of the learned , where he was applauded
his own composition . A fourth had discovered and wrecked
Perhaps , he thought , if he could take full part in the life
for certain heathen customs which he had renounced in order
known only to few , he might gradually feel at home in the new
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
might end by becoming half a pagan .
The story of his ancestors , which , while still a child , he had
a plot directed against the city . ' There were others too , all
he sacred waters of baptism , there was still in his nature a
sion on his mind , so that sometimes the vision of the glorious
famous .
Many a time he felt stir within him an almost irresistible love
Though Lucius in his early days had been regenerated in
VIII .
if he could be the protector of the weak , and risk his or
sons .
Martyrs .
ards which his nature strongly disposed him . And he
I energy on some undertaking which would render him
Sons of Martyrs .
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how the evening in which I first set foot in your house . you
cious jewels to be present at the spectacle , to which she often
were asleep beside a statue of Minerva , and how , when I took
to take a high place .
the freedom , pointing to a large mansion , which , in the moon-
hemselves bravely , and put their assailants to fight . The
when we worshipped Tunisier . the slaves never complained of
her slaves beaten , and nuts on her finest clothes and most nre-
contests with arms , in which his skill would have enabled him
bright , he would shoot arrows , with the trunk of a tree for his
fancy ran riot , and his imagination became restless and turbu-
plunge into the recesses of the wood ; or , if the most shone
to his tastes , in distilling herbs or the like : while he would have
The cries come from beyond that house on the hill . " replied
celebrated actress , and is now married to Nilus , a very rich
the pattern of the rain , and the voices of the wild birds , his
lent , and he passed the days in a sadness the nature and causes
always in his herdsman's dress , and run rapidly up a hill , or
Though taken off his guard . Lucius and the others defended
Once , in these preparations , the young noble and his freed-
ween sleeping and waking : ' The arrow to the mark ! ' the
of which he could not well define .
When tired of study , he occupied himself in Labour's foreign
ing , chariot racing , and , above all , drawing the bow . and other
men heard cries at a distance , as of someone in pain .
he continued , turning to the freedom who had spoken , " that
man come from Asia . She finds great amusement in seeing
But in the enforced inactivity in which he lived in the soli-
refuge .
sires which often led him to look back .
the cross .
of Statilia that the bones of the poor slaves do not know it . "
Who lives there ? " inquired the young noble .
Sometimes with his freedmen he would sails forth at night .
You , noble Lucius , were only an infant then , and I remember
you know what passes in yonder house ? '
Suddenly three armed men emerged from behind a hedge .
Beating the slaves , " repeated Lucius in anger .
What fine taste ! " muttered Lucius . " In our house , even
preferred athletic sports-wrestling , throwing the discus , leap-
arrow to the mark ! " " Lucius smiled .
the shade , and Lucius and his followers returned to their
teaching , put off the old man , and know how to curb those de-
id advanced against the patrician and his companions .
it , could be seen rising among masses of trees .
Statilia . " answered the freedom . " She was formerly a
target . '
invites her friends . Indeed , there is never a feast in the vill
They are beating the slaves , " said one of the freedmen ,
e treatment they received from my father . But how is it . "
" I was owned by the lady when your father bought me .
contest was short , sharp , and silent ; the three disappeared in
be and silence broken only by the whispering of the winds .
Statilia , " answered the freedom .
ii in my arms to carry you to your bedroom . you said , he
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Rome bore torches to light up the underground darkness .
The slaves by whom the soldiers were preceded on the way from
tion , however , was suddenly called away . Shortly after he
when an arrow came whizzing through the air , and pierced his
again vanish from view several times along the intricate field-
head . He fell backwards , bleeding , among the bushes of wild
last time he visited Mount Albanus .
paths . Fearing an assault , he called his freedom to him , and
soon disappeared behind the bend of the hill . to re-appear and
the extreme , and of this his friend himself had spoken the
him ? He began to think of going to Rome with his freedmen
In a broad valley many slaves were at work , telling the
These noises came from the instruments contrived by Clement
white herds of cattle were grazing .
a cat , with the object of reaching the door of the hiding-place .
denly their ears were assailed by strange and deafening noises .
the country through an opening which commanded an extensive
crowned with roses , singing the divine beauty of nature ; white
He would have preferred to go straight to the cottage where
prepared for defence .
for the purpose of obtaining information concerning him . For
tridges rose in flight in the delicious scented air .
He told off some of them to keep guard before the dwelling of
as we have said , gave access to the caves beneath the mountain
rom the ticket , riding slowly on an old horse . His atten-
Meanwhile in open day , he spied a young man who issued
having come close to the young nobleman's abode . dismounted
slave or a prisoner , ought I not to give all my gold to ransom
had often offered him his services .
with Eusebius , ran , they knew not whether , in the darkness , the
Some distance off on the smiling hills young girls walked ,
The wizards , the wizards , ' howled the soldiers in chorus , who .
Soon after Eusebius , at the head of his soldiers , approached .
oxen , slowly drawing waggons , passed by , and flocks of par-
What has become of Clement ? thought Lucius . If he is in
The young nobleman was in great anxiety about his friend ,
One day he was quite absorbed in his work of watching .
moment . The watch kept on the Christians was vigilant in
Clement , and he passed many hours of the day in observing
The youth whom he saw was the boatman's son . " Linus ,
selves , their movements in rhythmical succession . On a hill
Lucius , and ordered others to follow him into the house , which ,
and tied his horse to a tree . He was then climbing slowly . like
The exploring party was immediately thrown into confusion .
view .
anger , ought I not to come to his assistance ? ' Or if he is a
SONS OF MARIINS .
w at the foot of a hill the gleaming of Roman arms , which
ground , now bending their backs , now straightening them-
Fusebius with his party had entered the caverns , when
rose .
with a view to such an emergency as the present .
tement lived , but he feared to arrive there at an unfavorable
ith a view to such an emergency as the present .
this end he would visit the house of Cassius , the boatman , who
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from the forests , they bought three horses , for which they paid
handsomely , and then , avoiding the more frequented paths , they
fessed friendship for my father , and then turned their back's on
in aperture which with much labour he had made in his days of
can have set this expedition on foot ? Who can have revealed
fect of the disappearance of their captain and the others .
ny part I believe that their arms were the only thing Roman
had followed him , began to fear that some mishap had be fallen
he din that had frightened them grew fainter and fainter .
particular point they heard the sound of falling waters , while
hat by which he had come with Clement , and , after emerging
to be frightened by so slight a cause . "
so prompt and legitimate an excuse for interrupting the inactive
Lucius all this time lay concealed with his freedmen in a spot
night had come he went out with them into the open air , through
Lucius was almost thankful to his assailants for giving him
no one knows from where , after the last war . But , then , who
selves , and so they returned to Rome to bring word to the pre-
him . ' They had not courage enough to enter the house them-
about them . They must belong to the sum of the army , come ,
The instruments of Clement have done as a wonderful ser-
esumed their journey in the direction of the boatman's house .
life he had been leading .
t a considerable distance from the entrance , and as soon as
ing some time in vain for the return of Eusebius and those who
nysteries that perplex me , to recall the names of those who pro-
But where is your house ? " he asked .
him when they learned that he was a Christian .
How do you know they were Romans ? " asked Lucius . " For
A little girl was weeping bitterly , her head resting on the
vice , " said one of the freedmen , breaking the silence , " but it
freedmen .
hemselves in the intricate underground passages , where at one
She turned round to see it it was in sight and then said : " It
seems impossible that Romans should have allowed " themselves
leisure . They proceeded noiselessly along a path different from
A meaning sound came from a spot where there was a foun-
Achilles , " she answered .
terrified slaves having let fall the torches , which at once went
The soldiers who had remained on guard outside , after wait
Who is this Achilles ? '
tain , and interrupted his words .
THE CROSS .
Some one has need of help , " he muttered , at the same time
Who has brought von here ? " he enquired .
Ah ! my father , " explained the little one .
just then a man's voice was heard calling " Ron
the secret of my hiding-place ? I am trying to unravel some
A slave , ' " was her reply .
Romana . '
out .
dismounting and moving towards the spring , followed by his
to be frightened by so slight a cause . '
All sought anxiously for the exit , but instead they only lost
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ass . Lucius lifted her up and caressed her tenderly .
now night and I cannot see it : it is close to the torrent :
Romana ,
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coat approaching slowly , but the morning mist prevented him
from distinguishing the faces of the persons whom it carried .
he informed her father that he would bring her to a place of
courged , and that his little daughter , his only one , should be
ind so they betook themselves to the shelter of a shady tree ,
father , who was seated on the ground . ' They soon , however ,
ne was the boatman , the other was unknown to the young noble .
safety , indicating the exact spot , the fountain by the three
combs , and who had promised to do all in his power to restore
ceived a hospitable welcome in the house of the deacon Paul ,
Clement , added that as his fever had grown worse , he had re-
tree between whose branches he could see the river , described a
courging has not weakened you . '
is was also a lady who , assisted by Cassius , disembarked , and
who lived in the " Unfading Fields , " not far from the cata-
sursue . The little one had fallen asleep in the arms of her
whose movements and gestures showed a certain quiet dignity
Lucius jumped down from the tree and hastened to meet Cas-
another slave , had not the heart to execute the cruel deed , and
while they themselves went on foot .
In arriving at the boatman's house they found it deserted .
and so the inhuman woman had ordered that he should be well
sius , who was not expecting him . He inquired about Clement ,
The poor father was in doubt , but the child absolutely refused
four legs strong enough to keep up with the pace of our horses .
It was Faustus , one of Statilia's slaves . He had failed to
continued his journey , followed by the freedmen .
to his bosom , kissing her with savage reference all the time
he knew not where to take refuge with his little one so as to
in his place of refuge .
will send some one to advise you as to what course you must
to be separated from him .
The slave Faustus ran beside his little child for some distance . '
Then the three horsemen allowed him mount their streets in turn ,
and briefly referred to the soldiers who had come to disturb him
The boatman , having told the nobleman all he knew about
and decorum .
escape the vengeance of his mistress .
I can run like the wind , " answered Faustus .
Come along then with us , " said Lucius ; " it is well that the
Lucius , seeing the position of affairs , asked the slave : " Are
erform some difficult games to the satisfaction of his mistress ,
He then recounted , and , placing Romana in front of him ,
heard the sound of cars , and Lucius , having climbed up the
taken from him and flung into the torrent . ' Achilles , however ,
A man hastily appeared who seized the child and pressed her
SONS OF VARIINS .
her . Come to-morrow towards noon to the Aelian bridge : I
when the road admits of our going at a trot ?
" Give me the child . " said Lucius . " I shall manage to hide "
megranate trees . Now , the poor father was much afflicted :
take .
while they themselves went on foot .
rere , in a low voice , they discussed what course they had best
As soon as it had reached the bank , two men leaped to land
when the road admits of our going at a trot ? '
247 .
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THE CROSS .
I'here , too , he would be safe from the persecutors .
( To be continued .
after , suddenly disappeared from sight .
Cassius anxiously asked the young patrician for news of his
to you to bring you news . '
him to health after the sufferings he had undergone in prison .
" It was he , it was he , " groaned Cassius ; " he was on his
from a ticket a young man riding on an old nag , who , a little
son Linus . The only information that Lucius could give him
ras how while on the look-out for Clement he saw issue
248 .
where he was ordained priest in
ding it with seats , a convenience which the simple parishioners
ish descent . He experienced the singular happiness of seeing his
not hitherto enjoyed . Father Conleth was of Protestant and
Meath , on September 20th ,
a secular priest for more than
onist Order , the canonisation of whose founder-St. Paul of the
She attended with Bishop Nulty in 1867 . Leaving the noviciate
Crossdrum , Oldcastle , County
best reasons to know his worth
us Irish houses of the Order , and finally to Sutton , Lancashire .
twenty years in his native .
old age of seventy-one , was
missed by many who had the
rate improved and beautiful the little church , among other things
these capacities that his priestly
as professor and spiritual
father , a Protestant and an Englishman , received into the Church ,
though he had reached the ripe
1863 , and afterwards served as
Passionist communities of these
er Richard O'Neill , the well-known " Priest of Tyldesley .
1840 . He made his ecclesi-
busy this year amongst the
884 , succeeding the death of his father , Father Conleth joined the
director : for it was chiefly in
e late Most Rev. Dr. Nultv. Bishop of death , and of the late Rev
several whose lives could be
astical studies at Limouges ,
Father Conleth Caldwell ,
countries , and has removed
zeal found expression .
infirmities , and will be sadly
Father Caldwell was born at
roadway , Worcestershire , he was sent to Harborne , then to the
ill spared . ' Its latest victim ,
Death has been unusually
still active in spite of his
diocese of Heath . Whilst
is at Turbotstown . Whitehall and Finea . He had charge of
hmon , " the mountain parish , " from 1867 to 1869 , and during his
hed to that diocese ( says the Catholic Times ) Father Conleth erecter "
her conleth Caldwell , C.P.
Father. Conleth Caldwell , C.P.
which he proved a worthy member . Father Conleth was a cousin
Whitehall and Finea . He had charge of
e late Most Rev. Dr. Nulty , Bishop of Heath , and of the
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state of affairs to Mr. Cooke , who promptly revoked the will on which
Longford , whom he greatly admired for his generous treatment of the
an eccentric man , made a will in favour of a Dr. Purdon and his son ,
throughout Ireland and America . His evidence was chiefly responsible
ment . Their case was taken up by Father Conleth . He explained the
for establishing the sanity of Mr. Cooke . The latter , said to have been
greatly interested himself in the temporal as well as the spiritual
he was quite convinced of Mr. Cooke's sanity . Lord Longford became
the Purdons were acting . He made a new one in favour of Lord
Nulty . Father Conleth induced his Lordship to favour Parnell with his
who , whilst Mr. Cooke was still alive , took possession of his property
under threats of legal penalties , to send their children to the Protestant
influence , pointing out that the people were determined to have him at
to pay at the stipulated time , the unfortunate debtors were compelled .
all costs . Many years before the advent of Parnell , Father Conleth
Ireland , and particularly against a set of landowners , who lent out
owner of the estate , much to the satisfaction of the people of the district ,
Parliamentary aspirations of Lord Grenville's son . As a result of the
money at interest to their poor tenants and neighbours . ' When unable
successful fight against the proselytising agents , then so common in
Father Conleth spoke freely to a Catholic Times reporter a short time
weaving a peaceful and happy death . May he rest in peace ,
his life crowned with that crown which he had spent his long years in
Irish leader to Rockfort Bridge , and there introduced him to Bishop
Nulty , who , on the representations of Father Conleth , ordered that
ago . He narrated with a grasp of detail which was something remark-
Discussing his connection with Parnell and the Irish movement .
with the proselytising plan .
The young ecclesiastic , then a tutor at Mullingar , brought the future
the last Sacraments should be refused to those Catholics who fell in
Three days afterwards , on September 23rd , he passed to his reward ,
Among his other activities Father Conleth strenuously opposed the
By a curious coincidence Father Conleth celebrated his last Mass on
whose gratitude to Father Conleth was unbounded .
Mullingar . Father Conleth's name rapidly became a household word
accept the property until , at a meeting with Father Conleth in Mullingar ,
Wednesday , the 20th September , the seventy-first anniversary , of his
and ' levied extortionate rents and illegal taxes on the unfortunate
father conleth Caldwell , C.P.
tenants , who , on refusing payment , were served with notices of eject
relfare of the Irish people of his district . " He waged a hard :
birthday , and also the anniversary of his mother's death
he played in the famous Cooke lunacy trials at Dublin and
poor in time of dire distress and famine . Lord Longford refu
story of Parnell's introduction into the field of Irish politics .
schools . This insidious system received its death-blow
onesday , the 20th September , the seventy-first anniversary of his
poor in time or dire distress and ramine . Lord Longford refused
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insidious system received its death-blow from Bishop
Wednesday , the 20th September , the seventy-first
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been thoroughly renovated , and one
on Monday . October 9th , to make
of the Church . In his last illness he
among other works . " Records of the
appreciate the change . The only
The organ , which has of late years
Surrey , 16th August , 1836 , was
was attended by Father Celestine ,
Church , celebrated by " Father
organist-Master Fred . Short , who
appointed temporary secretary , and
Celestine , who also performed the
thing to mar our pleasure is the
Stevenson , daughter of Rev. Joseph
tastes , and much interested in
an' Anglican clergyman , but in 1873
resignation of our talented young
850 . In 1863 he married Ann Alice
last offices at the graveside . R.I.P.
Peter's College . Cambridge , in 1856 ,
Verv Rev. " Father Rector " and
Stevenson , and Anglican clergyman ,
October , fortified with all the rites
English Catholics of 1715 , " " The
highly esteemed parishioner . Mr.
success . Mr. John Noonan was
with paralysis . he died on 10th
Catholic history . contributing ,
Father Chrysostom addressed the
shown signs of wear and tear , has
Church . He was of antiquarian
Paul Society is being established .
Payne was born at Camberwell ,
educated at the University College
meeting was very representative .
preaching in some city churches , on
is leaving us for a very big position
where he took his M.A. degree in
preliminary arrangements . The
and gives promise of marked
who himself became a convert . and
to take up the work of looking after
eventually ; a Jesuit Father . ' Mr.
of the parish met in the Monastery
C.P. ' On 13th' October he was in-
the Rector's appeal of last month .
Road Convention on Saturday , left to
He came to Highgate in 1881 . and
We predict and pray that he will
Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's
Payne was subsequently ordained
meeting on the advantages and
terred in Highgate Cemetery after a
pressing needs of such a Society in
Rev. Father Stanislaus , who dur-
ing the month has been engaged
was received into the Catholic
has only to compare its present tone
Holly-village . Eventually seized
in the musical world in America .
Conference of the St. Vincent de
and volume with its past efforts to
John ' Olebar ' Payne , an old an
St. Joseph's . Highgate . We re-
THE CROSS .
St. Mary's . Barbourne . Birmingham-
ment has been made in answer to
We are glad to announce that a
the poor of the parish , and of visit-
ber of the most influential gentlemen
the visitation of these Provinces .
concluding a Retreat at Bickerton
giving Retreats and Missions in
1715 . " " Old English " Catholic
School . London , and entered St.
gret to record the death of Mr.
ham . A very necessary improve-
Scotland and the North of England .
Linus Monahan : Rector , Baltimore , Maryland : Father " Sebastian
from 1882 until his death resided at
ing them in their homes . A num-
Father Justin Carey ; 2nd Consultor : Father Paul Nussbaumer ; Rector ,
has been absent for some weeks
Sunday , 15th October .
open a Mission at Brentford on
Father George Basel .
English Catholic Monjurors of
presidency of the Most Rev. Father General , when the following
Oxenreiter , Rector , Boston , Mass. : Father Cornelius Thompson ;
Father Clement Lee : Rector . West Hoboken , New Jersey : Father
elections were made :
Provincial Jottings .
Rector Scranton Pa. : Father Timothy Fitzpatrick ; Master of Novices
the parish .
Father General is at present making
U.S.A. - The triennial Chapter of the Eastern Province of the United
Rev. Father Herbert , Vicar ,
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provincial : Father Stanislaus Brennan ( re-elected ) : 1st Consultor :
tates Passionists was held in the first week of October , under the
results have not yet come to hand .
Province , U.S.A. , followed , but the
The Chapter for the Western
Missions . "
urg . Pa. : Father Victor Koch : Rector , Dunkirk . New York :
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in our Church of St. Saviour's ,
Broadway . Many of his friends .
them to reach St. Saviour's , will .
Court Farm , Broadway . Words . "
Virgin Mary , Father Edmund
their congratulations . ' In a pre-
McIntyre , C.P. will celebrate the
Divine Child . The picture is en-
fession . Solemn High Mass will be
golden jubilee of his religious pro-
whose residence though not in
made to this venerable religious on
of the Patronage of the Blessed
earned rest ; we trust he will soon
of Gainsborough and others of his
be better and among us once more
beautiful oil painting of the Vener-
in Harborne , where he is a great
circular from his Lordship the Earl
able Father Dominic . It represents
the occasion . Those who wish to
sung at no o'clock on that morning
friends , aren't a presentation to be
we are sure . be present to tender
vious issue we have called
Broadway is near enough to enable
to hear that Father Camillus is very
ton , in Shropshire , and the Vicar
way . On November 12th , the feast
who is treasurer to the committee .
performed a similar task at St.
of our Lady was kept with defitting
contribute may do so , by communi-
solemnity , and at the evening scr-
whither he had gone for a well-
their first smoking concert of the
cating with Madame De Navarro ,
Vincent's . Sally Oak . We regret
the vision which Father Dominic
or with Father Anselm. C.P. , St.
ill at our Retreat of Herne Bay ,
have a very prosperous career in
had of our Blessed Lady and the
sermons on October with at Bolling-
pleased to record the reception of a
the attention of our readers to a
the new world , whether he sails on
vice Father Ravmund preached on
most successful function .
The Brothers of the Passion held
provincial
Saviour's . Broadway , Worcester-
winter season on October 17th , a
October 21st by the S.S. " Maure-
The Rector preached charity
The Feast of the Seven Dolours
St. Saviour's Retreat . Broad-
tania " for New York .
favourite .
St. Anne's . Sutton . We are
" The Grace of Grief . '
shire , secretary .
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bethlehem .
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simotion .
be given in abundance to all our readers and friends .
B. Donegan , O.P.
Magdalen Rock
By Lucy M. Curd .
Sonner . By an public
M. Mortimer .
Christmas Pictures .
December , 1911 .
greeting . So THE CROSS wishes its readers , old and young , one
Mary's Son . Poem .
passionists .
SPAIN . By K. Hanrahan
passionists .
contents .
" it for the rest of us , when , before the Crib , the cares and sor-
The Little Flower of Jesus . By
A Christmas Wish .
" Jews of " life's fitful fever : fall from us for a time - to us also
vagozzi .
Christmas . By Rev. S. Curran ,
roices speak with sincerest ring the old but always welcome
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped .
Tota Pulchra . By Rev. E. Hill ,
Yuld , Christmas is supremely the children's festival and their
business Letters to be addressed to the Manager . Mt. Argus , Dublin ;
have with us the promise of happy things coming . May they
" and it will be always so in spite of a hardening world :
c.p.
The Wise Woman and the Angel .
wishes , when friend will grasp the hand of friend and cheery
Provincial Jottings .
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Curious Religious Customs of
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By Rev.
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fays come , best because holy , which , even if they be transient ,
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page .
281 .
Cute Welsh .
Literary communications to the Editor , at the same address
By Rosa .
and all a " right Merrie Christmas . " For His sake Who became
Home .
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the
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figures we ourselves had a place and played a part . The per-
have told just how many had to pass before this day dawned .
They saw their God in the form of a little child , lying there
place , on a cold winter's night . The Blessed Virgin , bending
troubled and anxious for the Child and His Mother .
meetings with parents , friends , and all the happiness these meant
We spoke of the happenings of our lives by their nearness to
They might have been angry with men who had " no room for
God in the highest , and on earth peace to men of good will . "
over Him in the manger , made us love her with an awesome love ,
hopes and feelings . None quite so beautiful will again appear
asted over and over again before they came . Home , holidays ,
paid them their tribute of a sigh of regret when we began to live
entrance of their lives , and framed in the freshness of youthful
moving pictures " of days that have been amongst whose
Our readers may have noticed the subtle power of association
Christmas comes upon us more quickly than the last , ' so does this
There are gains for all our losses -
is still more real to us now , and as the years pass by , and each
And it never comes again .
she was very willing and generous .
before or after this great event . The joys of Christmas were
But when youth , the dream , departs ,
wards ; whilst on the passing of Christmas time we had barely
before us past scenes and persons - and we behold clearly the
ing more clear . ' Apply enough , the angels sang : " Glory to
past selves . It is a very sweet one and beautiful , hung over the
the eyes of youth can see and its mind " create . For ,
It takes something from our hearts ,
the greatest pity for the Divine Infant , born in such a miserable
almost an outsider in the pathetic scene before us , and yet very
There are palms for all our pain :
tidings they proclaimed , and have been tempted to despite this
And yet the picture of the crib itself , real as it was to us then ,
them all over again . Life was very beautiful in those days , and
puny race . " But then there was the cave of Bethlehem .
We were always counting the days . At any moment we could
picture become more real , its colours more vivid , and its mean-
HRISTMAS DAY ! How eagerly looked forward to in
The visit to the crib was a positive delight . Every figure in
Christmas . They all took place so many days or weeks or months
it was real and living . Our vivid imaginations made us feel
we had them all by anticipation , as well as in reality after-
the days of our youth , and how long it was a-coming .
Christmas Pictures .
and we had much sympathy for St. Joseph , who appeared to
m. " They might have thought them unworthy of the glad
perfumes possess . Quickly and almost mysteriously they bring
of a Christmas card will show many this picture of their
their world . For nothing can supply the beauty which only
we exacted full measure . But it was nature that served us , and
Christmas .
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for love and admiration . Though she offers them , kneeling upon
is heard more clearly and more persuasively . Misunderstand-
sipotence in bonds " lay in a manger , looking out from smiling
igs are explained or forgotten . Enmities cease . Those who
greater and better . But He will not speak at all yet . Surely
and the criminal , and the sick in the hospitals , grown men and
little children - all are to be loved and taken care of , and sum-
have been done , and has called into being all things that are .
a mother and her first-born . He will feel just as a little child .
knowledge is His-all Power . He has done all things that
Peace , is born . Friends , generated by leagues of adding tone -
and gradually dwindles to extinction . Love is the soul of
because of some fancied slight or small offence , are renewed .
sweetness of its stupendous condescension . all else is dwarfed
Christmas Pictures .
him . " It is true . But His love for them is so great as to take
stable , where God drew His first human breath , and where " Om-
ipotence lies in bonds " for the love of man . "
mother of the sweetest of all human intercourse - that between
ness the universe , and out of its nothingness create worlds
glad happiness . She knows the Babe before her is God . All
soul speaks in the Christian world . But at this one its voice
traw that serves as bedding for beasts , she is filled with a
no need for apology or explanation . Jesus , the Prince of
life demands . Soon will He stretch out his hands to her , and
her virginal breasts must He draw the nourishment . His infant
wishes no room left , but for happiness and rejoicing , for " Om-
All are to be happy and rejoice . " The poor , and the outcast .
and return the friendly salute . Visits that were discontinued ,
up all the room there is in any heart , angelic or human . It
in a manger and they knew He was there because He loved
Surely no words so well describe this picture as those of the
Birth . She knows all , yet she has no fear . She has only room
every member of this " puny race . " They had " no room for
infant lips on the face of His girlish mother . ' At all times this
He will have to be taken care of as a little child . He will be
great " Cardinal .
liness , interchange greetings and pledges of continued affection .
a little child . She is His creature , yet she is His Mother . From
Marv made us love her in those days when we gazed upon
rowds out all other feelings . ' In the presence of the infinite
it with the eyes of youth . She makes us love her still more so
So Mary feels - sad externally as are the circumstances of His
one reason must be because He would not rob His maiden
His word , if He spoke , would , if He wished , reduce to nothing-
pon this earth . ' That of the priest offering the Adorable
With what whole-souled absorption ! . There is no faith like it
pathised with and pitted , for the soul of Christmas rulers and
we grow older . Her wondrous faith ! How magnificent it
d by during the year without mutual recognition , expect
ras and glorious ! She never doubted . Instead she adored-
to remark is made on either side . For at such a time there is
iristmas . ' It passed out into the world from that lowly
How magnificent it
upon this earth .
ily adored her own infant . And with what you she adored !
His lips seek her caress .
She never doubted . Ins
humbly adored her own infant . And with what joy
vas and glorious ! She never doubted .
ter wondrous faith !
His lips seek her caress . Yes , " Omnipotence in Bo
With what whole
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ship , even that of St. Joseph . For Jesus was her child only .
adore . Yes , surely , great , glorious , and God-given was this
ships Him . Then lovely she invites the worship of the step-
colours . With a cross upon his shoulders , on His way to Cal-
Saviour . But we look at it through the glory of the Kesurrec-
too , to-day see the same picture whilst we gave upon our infant
crib , and her mother-love brought out vividly the darkening
And did she catch her breath and hide her face .
the Man-God , whilst she gazed upon her infant in the crib , as
wonder if His eyelids being shut .
ship must , in that first hour , have excluded all near companion-
It alsoft for the worship of the faithful , and again kneels to
certain sense become incarnate again in his hands under the
one-the desired of the anxious earth , which now at last seen
going to His death , and stood by his cross on Calvary . We ,
this part of the picture was not so clearly seen in that first hour
of a mother's joy . But very soon she saw it . Very soon she
modern poet have felt when he wrote-
all the world , the Messiah , the long-looked for and expected
her womb , in the form of a little child . She kneels and war-
Sacrifice might , perhaps , be accepted . We suggest the compati-
clearly as she saw Him on that April day when she met Him
knew the meaning of the shadow that lowered over Jesus in the
Ah ! yes , there was the light , but also the shade . Perhaps
straw of a manager .
the long three and thirty years between the manger and the
the jeers and blasphemies of those He loved so well , she saw
Then did a sudden prestige come to her
To kiss and kiss again His finger-tips ?
herds , and kneels and ' warnings again , just as ' the priest of
son with all reverent humidity . ' He address His Saviour , in a
lehem . She'dores as true God her own infant lying on the
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And Mary mutely bending over ' Him ,
She felt her eyes , as mothers do to-day ,
And shower smothered kisses on His feet ?
His baby hand stole softly to her lips .
For very depth of love , grow wet and dim .
away from Mother and Child Mary's love and Mary's war-
As we gave upon the picture now . St. Joseph still seems far
Of bitter looks and words and thorn-strewn street .
And , smiling down , she needs must stop her song
he light of Redemption breaking over its fields of faith , and
awakes to the fulfilment of hope long deferred .
But there is a sob in the laughter of mirth . " So must a
When Mary sang to Him , I wonder if
le was not St. Joseph's . To St. Joseph He was as He was to
tion . ' Mary looked at it through the agony of the suspense of
Jesus Christ address the consecrated Host in his own hands . holds
cross .
rary , and there dying a lingering and disgraceful death , amidst
preearance of a little bread . ' Mary adored her God , born of
256 .
faith of Mary on the first Christmas night in the stable of B
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Mary's Son .
beasts fall prone ,
mountain peak ,
bespeak ,
and shrub " and tree .
robed angels see
streamlets run ,
Mother's knee ,
No purple robes His ranks
kings three
tered tea ,
Yet is there joyous min-
strely
Nake sleeping things ,
His cheek ;
chill and free ;
And through the stable bare
and bleak .
Upon the birth of Mary's
In Heaven itself there's
sea to sea .
vice seek ,
shepherds white-
jubilee .
Bearing rare gifts from
His throne is but His
A lengthened journey have
degree ,
Upon the birth of Mary's
araby .
No courtly train of high .
begun ,
is weak ,
in the night , and
Upon the birth of Mary's
Or open plain or shel-
No humble slaves His ser-
There fast the mountain
Oh , Mary's new-born Son .
The winter winds blow
But o'er the land from
festive glue ;
The breath of wine is on
bed is grass from
son .
son .
son .
where .
stir .
His
the wise .
and
No bells are rung in
no .
upon .
rung in
But far away the wise
oh ,
upon't
But far away .
His
but
The Maid and Mother both in one ,
Upon the birth-day of thy' Son .
envoir .
Oh , Queen of Heaven , we come to thee ,
With loving hearts , with prayer and plea ,
Magdalen Rock .
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crooked ways through the hearts of men . ' They whisper words
they remember that God has given them " charge over all . His
because the whole world is thronged with little angels , who
objects in queer coloured liquids , a skeleton of an ourang
of the Weary Traveller they know of . And hard , indeed , must
she was standing in a strange-looking apartment at the top of
abode here below for the time and strive to make straight the
be the heart of him to whom the angels have taught to say-
grown cold , to ears so long grown deaf , the sweetest echo from
he Wise Men in the East ? - of whose gifts and bounties not
will reject Him in the end , but , until that end , they never
creatures as of His most precious treasures ; many of them , alas ,
is that night so long ago , gave all ? . Alas ! to hearts so long
while they hope for words of Faith and Hope and deeds of
many there are who never send one thought out to that goal of
may be prepared for the Three and Thirty years' journey
F.Z.S. etc. , etc. When the angel first came across Miss Esther
fly they keep whispering to everybody they pass on the way
Angels , indeed ! - you say - and how about that stable far
Bethlehem carries no message ; and so the angels , for whom
until everyone has heard their whispers and smiled and tried to
The Wise Woman and the Angel .
away whereon the star shines and whereto the kings and step-
ristic angel , indeed , who , one fine Christmas undertook the
tell it further . I know you'll be thinking of Bethlehem by
shelves all round the walls filled with an assortment of weird
conviviality and merriment , have you ever paused to reflect how
he stable in the East has made earth Heaven , take up their
sympathy ( for these things appeal to man the world over ) the
may so speak , of God himself .
And now to my story . ' It must have been a very , very outi-
conversion of Miss Esther D. Browning , M.D.S. F.L.
lity and good-will round about Christmas time is just this :
now and be almost ready to denounce me as a heretic .
Of all the good folk who keep Christmas in the midst of
despair , for angels are the expression of the optimism , if we
Charity to spring from hearth by and by , so that the way
Wait , my friend : like Peter of old , you are too nasty .
A Christmas Story .
her house in one of the London squares . S. W. There were
the cross .
of cheer and good-will and inspire deeds of kindness and
By Lucy M. Curd .
world should radiate ? Angels , indeed ! "
reason why there is such an atmosphere of cheery cordia -
herd's come ? ' Is it not from there that the happiness of the
one is made in the Name of Him Who , in giving Himself to
DON'T know whether you've ever heard it before , but the
Ay to and fro like swallows gathering in autumn , and as they
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The Wise Woman and the Angel .
for she was dissecting a young monkey .
forehead , her lips were firmly set with an air of determination ,
think of that when next you have the chance of observing the
with a label stuck on each drawer . ' There was a brilliant
outang stood in one corner - ( at first glance the angel thought
stood Miss Esther . Her brown hair waved back from her white
useous supports of a hoary Simian and you won't be surprised
speak of beyond a plain wooden table , a stool and a tall chest
nonkey's fur was off , the poor little body looked so excessively
bothered himself about such things ) - there was no furniture to
steady white hands carefully and " dexterously yielded a knife ,
at the mistake on the part of the angel , who had hitherto never
was the mortal remains of a man who had died of fright-
acled eyes were steadfastly bent over her work , and her
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light under a green shade over the table , and near this
For a moment the angel watched spellbound ; but when the
" She became conscious how warm and easy she was . "
the pitiful resemblance .
slipped , cut right through some important part of the animal's
ong-spoiling an important piece of work like that-dear ,
various objects away , pressed the electric light button , and went
' That settles it , " she said aloud , " the draw .
The sigh was so pronounced that Miss Esther overheard it ;
She moved about the room for a minute or two putting
there's nothing for it but a change . My nerves must be all
anatory , and spoilt her work . The angel was startled , for
dear ! .
# " # # # since # since an extremely
irtled her evidently , for her hand suddenly shook , her knife
like the course of an attenuated baby that he signed deeply at
away closing the door sharply behind her . The surroundings
ettles it , " she said aloud , " the doctor is right-
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from the fire , while her eyes were fixed dreamily on the red
began suggesting things to her , for it hadn't taken him long
almost audible , and so the angel soon caught their thread and
him , then , to find that the lady did not always live in a labora-
back of all the fine volumes in the book-case : that scattered
her spectacles , her pale face was tinged with the warm glow
come to her men she threw off her pink wrapper and went to get
and exchanged her soul for Science . As she sat in the low
which the address she had hardly thought of for years had
relegated to a distant corner among various half-discarded
ingel was hovering over her , trying with all his might to make
her think as he wanted her to . She was debating in her own
but one thing-Esther had battered her faith for Knowledge
Esther was sitting before a glowing fire in her bedroom . ' A
Esther dreaming thus , his spirits went up like quicksilver in the
was situated , and then , smiling to herself at the readiness with
with her . That chipped , rather dingy , statue of Our Lady .
snare . Esther was thinking so intently that her thoughts were
handful of beads among the trinkets - all this in face of that
the mantel-shelf : that torn and boiled Garden of the Soul at the
mind where she would go for the change and rest her nerves
t she found herself kneeling beside her bed with her hands .
Before long she had hastily penned a note asking for a room
about diverting her attention from the weird occupations she
is a good time for angels' visits , and so when this angel saw
she had gone he began to wonder how on earth he would set
about her shoulders , and , looking ten years younger without
which lay within his own sphere . It was an intense relief to
into bed . Then a strange thing happened before she realised
THE CROSS .
When next he came across her , it was late that night , and
loose pink wrapper enveloped her , her brown hair fell loosely
clasped before her just as she used to do twenty-thirty years
terrible room with the knives and bottled horrors could mean
nothing to say to the remarkable lady with the knife : but when
she said to herself . And yet she hesitated - and was lost .
Glen to-night . '
evidently revealed in to the infinitely more important subjects
think I could say a prayer now if I tried . ' It must have been
The Glen , of all ridiculous places at this time of the year !
at the farmhouse in the village where the Glen , her old home ,
She stood up quickly , narrowly . " What has come over
across her brain-
vere so unpleasantly strange to the angel that he could think of
me ? " she thought . " I haven't done that for years . I don't
sunlight . In a second his plan was made and he laid his first
Why not go to the Glen ?
rere so much in need of , when suddenly the thought slashed
ago .
the association of ideas . I've been thinking so much of the
lair before her fire , she did not know , of course , that the
ornaments , while a marble Venus stood between the flowers on
he had got into that room to find out what was the matter
wielding knives and surrounded by bones and bottles .
Dream-time - if you mind what your dreams are about
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able that the angel was delighted with his success and almost
kitchen , and little queer-shaped rooms poked away up under
thinking . " It is strange , " she must , " how the poor prefer
in presenting itself . The farmhouse , where Esther was ex-
the eaves . There was a huge fire roaring up the chimnev in the
books , knives and bottles , lectures and debates were disposed of
bare feet protruded through the toes of the old boots it was
subject of " Natural Selection versus Design in Evolution . "
newspapers . Esther , leaning out of the window , looked full
chance of doing anything beyond giving her an occasional
ward . On the journey the angel , always on the look-out for
some warmth into the frozen hand that was free of his few
little parlour as Esther entered , and in honour of the season
thatched roof and a great hospitable chimney-place in the
had not been stirred for years . She beckoned to the boy and
all at once she became conscious how warm and casy she was ,
wrapping her so closely in their soft warmth , filled her with
able niche . The warmth and hospitable air of welcome about
a sense of quiet and reproach . She grew really so uncomfort -
and somehow or other for the rest of the journey her furs .
an opportunity , made desperate efforts to distract Esther's
almost in ribbons round him , and his blue lips tried to breathe
when he hoped for a fresh chance of attack . ' It was not long
herself in a first-class compartment and was hurried away west-
nerves were in need of a rest . Finally , however , professors and
The Wise Woman and the Angel .
halted , a small , ragged urchin stood selling newspapers . His
shivering little body touched some chord in her heart which
a lecture she intended giving before some learned society on the
the admirable institutions provided for them by - " and then
generous bunches of holly and ivy were stuck up in every avail -
him a shilling as the train steamed away . ' Then she learn back
recoiled suddenly .
head in an awkward sign of the cross-and the angel's first
When she went into bed , however , and turned over with her
he coin , she felt the dead cold of it through her glove . She
pected , was a typical old country homestead with a low
could leave town , and in that interval the angel could find no
Some few days had perform to elapse before Miss Browning
victory was won .
lace from the firelight to sleep , her hand stole up to her fore-
into his white , wizened . little face , and somehow his niteous .
Yes ' in , " the boy answered , staring at her with his frightened
thoughts from the meditation she was making in preparation for
The child muttered something unintelligibly , and she the
Why don't you go to the workhouse ? " she asked .
but a mockery for him to wear ; his threadbare clothes hung
became impatient in his eagerness to reach the journey's end
or the nonce , and two days before Christmas Esther seated
lying of cold and starvation on the streets to resorting to
ought a paper from him ; as her hand touched his , in giving him
On the platform , at some unimportant station where the train
Are you cold all over like that ? " she asked bluntly .
eyes .
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forlorn . It was a happy idea of his to bring her back to see her
about under the directions of the farmer's wife ; they had joked
once rang so gaily with merry laughter and the patter of little
stood outside her window , and , after much debate in low tones
world's goods and pleasures , that lonely old house would . It
with dust and cobwebs , were silent as the grave , save when they
He had purposely blown the kitchen door open so that during
could inspire a soul with a sense of the instability of this
out to where The Glen , in its nest of trees , stood deserted and
fading from the sky and the silent stars come out one by one
han he thought , and it was with something akin to a sigh of
awoke to the scurrying of rats scampering from their holes .
then with a message from the farmer , or just to see how things
sat alone . But the girls at work in the kitchen had bustled
real , for only another twenty-four hours would elapse before
she used to lie in her little , white bed , watching the daylight
misingly and savourily ; some children even had come and
wind and a hanging of doors . came in noisily every now and
old home under such conditions , he thought , for if anything
tered and forgotten in the whirl of life . Esther's face was so
ess-like laboratory where she spent most of her time . And the
he fire with a partly volume on " The Problems of Heredity . "
and stamping of their cold , little feet on the frozen ground .
school , were cracked and broken , the rooms and corridors which
had sung out in their sweet , shrill trebles : " O come all we
glow with such cherry light , when as a child she returned from
was ! for his hopes , as she walked slowly away her mind " re-
fall asleep to dream of fairies and angels - all these , covered
rate as thoroughly as possible into the little room where Esther
in the East . He led Esther on a long walk through the village .
and laughed cheerily with the men who , with a gust of snowy
the huge pots and pans had boiled and bubbled most pro-
some of the long ago-where were they now ? -dead , or scat-
verted to an article she had once been rather fascinated by an
were getting on : the fire had roared up the great chimney , and
ngel almost laughed as he intensified the contrast as sharply as
The following day the angel began his attack with renewed
faithful , " and yet Esther , unmoved and matter-of-fact , ate her
whether he had not at last found the key to her heart ; but ,
feet , the low ceilinged chamber with the lattice window where
despair that he watched Esther settle herself after supper be fore
ser own lonely home , and above all , with that fearfully busi-
re could , and watched hopefully for the thawing of the ice-bound
suppers and turned to the fire to pursue Professor Thompson's
uninviting , if able , volume .
thoughtful for a while that the angel wondered hopefully
in the great blue vault , until her eyes would close and she would
re house made Esther suddenly contrast this cherry place with
THE CRUSS .
heart of this poor lady professor . But it was a harder task
And all those dear ones who together had made that happy
ter super the Christmassy atmosphere of the ' place might bene -
had stood empty for years , and the windows , which used to
he would be winning his eager . Flight away to the lonely stable
heart of this poor lady professor .
es
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The Wise Woman and the Angel .
of her 'ologies !
of ideas . The contact of Poverty makes you think of statis-
memories , only serves as a reminder of the imaginative scrib-
' Any other woman would have given in long ago . ' he com-
all , and the sight of your old home , with all its tender
Esther Browning , M.D. , and all the rest of it-and save us
amount of capitals - and the angel almost gave her up .
prayers your mother taught you , you put it down to association
from the scientific woman who forgets her prayers in the midst
" The Necessity of the Dispersal of the Family for the Better-
s of some wretched Humanitarian . God forgive you .
63 .
I workhouses ; the idea of Christmas moves you not at
" When I reminded you of your childhood and the
the Individual , " or some such title with an equal
sent of the Individual , " or some such title wi
before a little child lying on some screws .
effort .
he wanted to give Esther as much chance as possible ,
thought how very soon he should have to leave for Bethlehem ;
little child you used to look out of the window just like this ,
wondering whether the snow would keep you from Midnight
nine o'clock on the night of Christmas Eve-still as hard as
ever .
out at the snow-covered landscape - and the angel made a last
The day wore on and Esther settled herself once more with
ier book " beside the fire . Through the window the angel
watched the snow steadily falling from the leaden sky and
Presently Esther rose and came over to the window to peer
" Can't you remember , " he said desperately , " how when a
Mass ? Can't you remember how you used to look forward to
I she was so provoking and apparently even at this hour
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to God , and as she knelt there and remembered how He had
It really wasn't time yet , but he simply couldn't help it , for
pain and loneliness , were no mere questions for statisti-
unconsciously carried her straight up the snow-white street
thirty years she too cried out : " Glory to God in the highest . '
knowledge and science had melted away ; she had come back
door was a jar , and the glow of light streaming through the
chink was comforting , and somehow or other she was feeling
that somehow made one forget how lonely it was . ' There were
heer joy over this one sinner he sang with all his ' night :
come down to earth and voluntarily embraced all these things
He had chosen them and sacrificed them , were " necessities
and sorrow , how indeed could we desire to banish all this from
for love of His creatures , she knew that poverty and sorrow ,
our lives ?
quieter road , the little church stood back from the path . The
there was an air of expectancy and a sense of homeliness short
snatches of merry talk and song and laughter . ' Esther's steps
raught the echo of his song in her heart , and for the first time in
excitement , and his little heart was beating high with hope , for
and the cult of the Individual-all these things , because
Ten minutes later the angel's wings were futtering with
suddenly unfolded itself before the eyes of her soul . all her
her hands clasped , before a little child lying on some straw .
the cross .
Presently the priest turned the light down , and went away
in the group at the crib before her . Esther knelt on . thinking
thinking . All these years past when she had allowed herself
creative power - in the awful majesty of His Being as the First
Cause - and before all this her heart had grown cold and hard :
they be necessities for us - for seeing Him poor and in want
Gloria in Excels , Deo , " and he sang so loud that Esther
to go to confession .
ing woman would keep there in the dark , or whether she wanted
but here as she realised that God was far more than all this ,
of our nature , and the more we would love Him the more would
And so they went . The village streets were deserted , but
into the sacristy , ' wondering how much longer ' that severe-look -
it , and how sorry you were for the tiny Baby Who had no home
manage it , it'll wake you up more thoroughly than anything
and past the village green , out to where , at the end of a still
but that cold stable ?
And to his delight Esther turned and put on her furs .
But with the dim light of the sanctuary lamp shining faintly
very lonely .
' I'll just go for a run before bed , ' she said , ' it'll make me
o think of God at all , it had been of Him in the night of His
ghts in all the cottage windows , and as one passed one heard
Esther Browning , M.D. , etc. , was kneeling on the floor , wit
sleep . "
Thank goodness , " ejaculated the angel , " but , if I can
has done for years . Come on ! '
For in face of this great miracle of Bethlehem , which had
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Lucy M. Curd .
was conquered at last .
Child of Bethlehem , the Wise Woman had bowed her head and
adore .
shield her Babe in her breast or fall in adoration before her
stretched hands , went straight to her heart , so that she yearned
sonnet .
he carried a very glad heart with him , for before the poverty
At five minutes to twelve the Angel , with a last satisfied look
be once again as a little child , and , believing , to come and
and puzzled , and yet trusting so much - all this cried to her to
some spark which seemed to have been smouldering within her
to begin , spread out his wings and flew away eastward . And
and simplicity , the helplessness and weakness of the Divine
so empty-that wistful Child Mother who knew not whether to
burst into fame . That little Child with Its appealing out-
at Esther kneeling in her place waiting for the midnight Mass
; that gentle saint who guarded them both , wondering
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It to her , to hold it in those arms of hers which were
And quickly do attain to their delight ,
So , little have these known of the heat
Must I forever labour till I die ?
To thy content , as eagles to the sun ,
Unto thy dwelling , where they enter in
While my wings beat forever in the more ,
To leave me lonely in the slough of sin .
an pilbin .
But these fare on , with easy-seeming flight
And languor of the day , yet is their place
And each day's gain to-morrow sees undone .
Hear thou my great , exceeding bitter cry
" When shall I quit the toils about my feet .
sonnet .
Made ready , while from me thou turn'st thy face .
But I have seen strong steady souls aspire
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subsequent history of the Jews , sad and ingenious , bears its
more equitable judge than Samuel , a nightier and wiser king
and expectation ; but when at length the promises were fulfilled ,
ages the Hebrew nation was kept together in this great hope
melancholy witness that the long-promised King-Messias has
ing of heavenly light , and the drawsy shepherds of Bethlehem
nore piercing , are symbolic of that long precedent period during
shepherd than Jacob , a higher and holder priest than Aaron , a
interances , the burden of their matchless poetry , the supreme
people , and direct their feet in the way of peace . He was the
great antique whom the wisest and saintliest and most illus-
ispiration of every Jewish heart . The glory of their nation
to our first parents after their fall , though dimmed and confused
St. Augustine says , was to be one great prophecy . " Nations as
viour's coming , so all who have since owned Him for their Master
which , as a consequence of sin , the human race sat in darkness
vell as individuals have a distinct and definite vacation , and the
As the pre-Christian world looked eagerly forward to the Sa-
All through their chequered history the hope of Israel never
vaned : it was as fresh and vivid in the stormy days of the
Christmas .
and their King look back to it with deepest joy and thankful-
come , whom they were destined to announce , but whose blessed
The divine promise of a Redeemer to come , mercifully given
coming and reign of the Messias was the theme of their prophetic
cious and wondrous of God's dealings with man - the coming on
desired Light from on High should arise and come .
ness , of sufferings and glory , would become the Saviour of His
darkness of night was rent and scattered by the sudden outnour-
and was disbanded and scattered over the face of the earth . The
eader and lawyer than Moses , a more tender and watchful
and His throne and kingdom would endure for ever . For long
he days are shortest and gloomiest , and the breath of winter
and witnessed to by the Jewish people , whose sole function , as
would be realised when this mighty One of their own race would
ness . That first memorable Christmas morning , when the inkv
owards the Orient , whence the long-promised and anxiously-
one supreme purpose and destiny of the Jews was to announce ,
irise , and by a marvellous combination of humility and great-
Presence they obstinately failed to recognise .
the joyful Festival which commemorates the most gra-
earth of His Only Son in the Flesh . These four weeks , in which
refigure , and await the Saviour of men
and in the shadow of death , and turned its eyes wistfully
and the Saviour did appear , it had finished its work as a nation ,
WE are passing through the four weeks of preparation for
refigure , and await the Saviour of men
of their nation foreshadowed . He would be a greater
the Gentiles , was preserved in its purity and integrity
chabees as in the glorious times of David and Solomon . The
han David or Solomon . His greatness would be universal ,
resence they obstinately failed to recognise .
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fulness of the precious blessings which He came to bestow . At
They who lived before His coming be held Him firmly , and
has come to pass . " Bethlehem of Juda , or Bethlehem Ephrata ,
by the prophet Micheas . It stands about six miles S.S.W. from
sea-level . It is surrounded by hills , which , although they look
Jesus Christ the Saviour , all generations meet and are blessed
music , and the appearance of countless radiant beings over their
barren from a distance , afford pasturage for blocks of sheep
Jerusalem , high up on a limestone ridge , about 2,500 feet above
with the shepherds " go over to Bethlehem to see this word that
reads , marked the beginning of the greatest and most permanent
things inaugurated that should endure to the end of time . In
saluted him from afar , while we , who follow after , enjoy the
had lasted almost since creation was past , and a new order of
transformation that the world has undergone . The old order that
was also called , was His appointed birthplace , as foretold
sed and thrilled into a hollowed fear by the ethereal
ful season of His birth we turn towards the East , and
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he impious and murderous Herod , and possibly heard the
to ancient him king over Israel . This was David , the youngest
and having left Jerusalem behind , they began the ascent towards
corn after the reapers , found favour with ' Booz , a Bethlehemite .
Bethlehem , the city of David , their ancestral home . They had
fields of Bethlehem , Ruth , the Moabites , gleaning the ears of
nonarch indulged , who was so soon to deluge Bethlehem with
memorable occasion when Caesar Augustus ordered the whole
and beautiful to behold , and of a comedy face ; a skilful player
heerless , the cutting wind boat remorselessly against them ,
Bethlehem . On their way they passed the lordly palace of
Near it Rachel , the beloved wife of the patriarch Jacob , died
keeping his father's Rocks , when the prophet Samuel was sent
beginning from the days of eternity . " " Thither , then , on that
they had no better conveyance than the humble beast on which
fly for safety into Egypt . The night was bitterly cold and
reth , and Mary , his espoused wife , who was with child . ' They
of my pain ; but his father called him Benjamin , that is , the son
which , according to the flesh , our Lord Jesus Christ-the
though now of poor and lowly estate , they proceeded , according
to a custom to which the Jews tenaciously clung , to be enrolled in
is to be the ruler in Israel , and his going forth is from the
on the harp ) , and one of great strength , and a man fit for war .
of my right hand . " There the patriarch erected a pillar over
were lineal descendants of the royal house of David and all
and prudent in his words , and a comedy person , and the Lord
thus introduced a strain of Gentile blood into the family . from
ounds of revelry and voluptuous graiety in which that infamous
siting and blanching the young and delicate maiden , as if it
be seen approaching . They were Joseph , the carpenter of Naza-
for pain , she called the name of her son Benoni , that is , the son
of the hills . The vine . the olive , and the pomegranate are culti-
f it , according to the celebrated prophecy , " he shall come that
rated with great success .
would still the life-blood in her veins .
ney of eighty miles . ' Their progress was necessarily slow , for
her sepulchre , the site of which is still shown . ' In the corn-
Bethlehem was rich in associations for the Jewish mind .
THE CROSS .
Only the last stage of their toilsome journey now remained .
oom for them in the inn . Thus , away from home , on a cold
But Bethlehem was now to receive its crowning glory , for out
On the hills about Bethlehem the great-grandson of Booz was
abundance of barley and wheat , while on the terraced slopes
They arrived at Bethlehem only to find that there was no
aviour of both Jew and Gentile - was to spring .
and goats . The deep valleys below are fertile , producing
would still the life-blood in her veins .
is with him . '
come from Nazareth , in the mountains of Zabulon . a long imir-
son of Isai , a youth , as the sacred historian tells us , " ruddy
he blood of innocent babes , and cause these holy travellers to
Iary was seated , while her holy Protector walked alongside .
in giving birth to Benjamin , " and when her soul was departing
" a powerful man and very rich , " who made her his wife , and
orld to be enrolled , two weary and travel-stained persons might
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He voluntarily chose to bear . Though ever remaining what He
His own by right , but in the infirmities of human nature which
tered to , but to minister , and , though angels stood around in
this day begin to be , for He was in existence from the beginning ,
tion of sin . He came in the form of a servant , not to be minis-
from the days of eternity . Before time was , before the rising
And so by a marvellous act of condescension and emptying of
lodging in one of those caves on the hillside where the beasts
reverently bend our knees before Him in the rude and comfort-
of the coming in the flesh of the Son of the Most High , which we
sleep in the wretched manager ? This is the great and surpassing
silence of the night , and laid by His Mother's loving hands to
He Himself had made . What thoughts crowd in upon us as we
creatures , were involved . His Infinite Love and Pitzv brought
of the field found shelter , and there , when all things were in
ever-blessed Virgin-Mother brought forth to the world Jesus
to restore to us the blissful inheritance which we had forfeited .
to learn by experience the hard things of life , to endure poverty
and cold and pain from the very beginning , as He would even
adore . For He , before whom in spirit we kneel , did not on
clothes , shivering with cold , his infantile cries breaking on the
lessness , and concealed the unspotted mirror of the majesty of
God in the likeness of man , whom He came to purify and exert .
committed Himself to , and depended upon , the tender care and
Him down to earth to repair the evils which sin had caused and
remained . But looking out upon the miseries in which we . His
impenetrable glory of the Father . in which He might ever have
rotection of His stainless Mother . He began thus to suffer and
friendly roof to comfort them , they were forced to seek a
act of the loving-kindness of our God - the tremendous mystery
have compassion on our infirmities , but one tempted in all things
manner in which the Son of God entered into this world which
Not rallied by His contact with human flesh , but descending
to the end , so that " we might not have a high priest who cannot
liness and weakness , not in the unfavorable glory which was
quiet silence , and the night was in the midst of its course , the
Who is this new-born helpless babe , wrapped in swaddling
His awful holiness could not but at about the slightest container-
earth to men of goodwill . This delightful peace , which only
winter's night , with no friendly voice to welcome them , no
He. the Lord and Master of all , came in the form of the least
of the throne of God .
His mission to earth was to give glory to God and peace on
as we are , without sin . '
himself He came to us not in majesty and power , but in low-
first , Our Lord , the Saviour of mankind . Such was the
are called upon at this season , reverently to meditate upon and
of all , becoming like to us in all things - sin alone excepted , for
to lay hold of it , and exit it above the angels to the right hand
less stable in which as an outcast He chose to be born !
was before . He veiled His omnipence in the venture of hel
of the day-star He was dwelling , true God of true God , in 1
adoring wonder , He would not be ministers to by them , b
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glory in His Name are looking forward to offer Him the grate-
ful tribute of our love , to kneel on Christmas morning before
layman , the
all have obtained from her health and refreshment in their
to all who are looking out with eagerness and due preparation
Dimly and faintly , hidden and a far .
until the end of
every day . Indeed . I heard that the average number of letters
ceased for us .
tinue to fulfil .
dying promise .
of His birth into a season of Macchanalian origins , but we who
alone , while leaflets about the little saint are greatly in demand
The priest , the
will be the reward and the deep source of true and inward joy
mother , the child , the sick , the dying , the singer , the sorrowful ,
received daily at the Carmelite Convent , Lisieux , recording fresh
time . Neverhas .
those who taste it know , and which surpasseth all understanding ,
and with Him the fullness of that blessed joy which He delighted
fully fulfilled ,
to bestowed on all who desire Him .
spend my idea -
the cross .
Stanislaus Curran , C.P.
her intercession
Flower , which
ven in doing .
Who that one moment has the least described Him ,
both not despite all excellence beside Him ,
she has faith-
of the Little .
and " will con-
roses ... . I will
cell of the little flower .
( Concluded . )
I will let fall .
This was the
Pleasures and powers , that are not and that are .
It now remains for me to relate some of these miracles , and
day !
shower of
good upon
earth . '
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miracles , or asking for pictures of the little Teresa , is 100 per
Jesus .
r. In one year , 450 favours were recorded from Glasgow
r His coming . The world is transforming the anniversary
in adoption , receive Him , as it were , from Mary's hands ,
good .
the first time was written to the
The Little Flower of Jesus .
upon .
The Little
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good God might spare her for some years' longer .
only a couple of months ago .
THE Little Flower of Jesus .
a Sister of Mercy suggested that a novena should be made to
a conceerous tumour , from which she had been suffering for some
years .
Even ice or soda-water caused severe vomiting . " Une day
would prove fatal , so the poor patient , Mrs. Dorans , returned
infirmary at Glasgow , there to undergo an operation . Upon
home to die . As the disease continued her pains became more
Sister Teresa of the Child Jesus , assuring Mrs. Dorans that the
Her own doctor , a Protestant , had advised her to enter an
favoured by the little Flower of Jesus , by the complete cure of
A lady from St. Margaret's , Glasgow , told me she had been
and more acute , and finally she could take no food whatever .
pilgrims themselves , in the garden of the Carmelite Convent ,
examination , however , it was found that such an operation
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the little flower after death .
receive the Last Sacraments . The sufferer said :
been told that she had but four hours to live .
settled , and the novena was begun .
attack of vomiting , caused by the swallowing of a piece of ice ,
the patient fell asleep . It was the first real repose she had had
to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady were included . So it was
woke up , aroused by feeling two hands placed on her shoulders ,
for several years . About half-past five the next morning she
Her confessor then left her , and that night , after a severe
finally , as she was sinking fast , her confessor advised her to
" Father , leave me until one hour of my death . " She had
Mrs. Dorans accepted the suggestion on condition that pravers
For four days the patient was in very great suffering , and
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was greatly drawn to her , and said that " he could feel her
greatest astonishment that he saw the marvellous change in his
which she slept again . One can well imagine the surprise of the
danger by saying . " This is the way to the Abyss . This war
pened to purchase the Life of Sister Teresa , and on reading it
leads to death . " At last he made up his mind to pray to her .
Little Teresa , he was diligently exploring the dangerous path
vas also completely out of pain , after years of unspeakable
which had been very indistinct during her dying condition . She
of rationalism . He would read Catholic books , not to learn
the Little Flower constantly pursued him , warning him of his
mediately " was filled to overflowing . " Indeed , he was at once
he bedclothes to view the tumour , and found that the swelling
sleep for about twenty minutes . When she awoke she lifted
But the first and second attempts did not satisfy him . One
the One , True , Catholic Church .
when the doctor came , he confirmed the truth . It was with the
who had obtained her cure .
the details I have gathered from Father Taylor's booklet . " As
Doctor Thomas Colvin , M.D. , J.P. , of Marielea
Her family at first thought it was a dying woman's whim . But
about him . ' It seems that , although he was impressed with the
U.F. Minister of Lochranza in Arran . This gentleman had-
orture . She fervently thanked the Sacred Heart , and then fell
near . She could now see quite well the objects in the room ,
THE CROSS .
day , however , when he turned to invoke her , she said abruptly :
and with his teeth set against life-long prejudices , he entered
to her story intently , and then admitted that if the cure were
patient , and solemnly asked her what had taken place to
had completely disappeared . This cure has been certified by
She awoke her daughter and asked for some soda-water , after
Although the second miracle was also related to me . some of
one there . It was clear that a supernatural Presence had been
An examination was made , and it was found that the tumour
himself to the Mother of God . He told me that his heart im-
Why do you ask me to pray for you , while you ignore the
ressed the extent of her past agony !
The doctor-who , as I have stated , is a Protestant-listened
Blessed Virgin ? '
Catholic doctrine , but to find arguments against it . Meanwhile .
written by himself :
In the booklet , " As Little Children , " are quoted the follow-
occasion it ?
rad disappeared ! Only the loose skin , hanging there , wit-
permanent , it was nothing less than a miracle .
ser recovery had been asked of the dear little Carmelite nun ,
At last she told him the whole story , stating how prayers for
Immediately Mr. Grant saw his inconsistency and addressed
Glasgow .
g words , from the story of Mr. Grant's conversion : words
Only the loose skin , hanging there , wit-
girl when the patient , later , begged for a roll and a cup of tea .
Little Children . " The favoured one is a Mr. Grant , formerly
drawn to love Mary , and at last , after careful study and prayer ,
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rmanent , it was nothing less than a miracle . That the tumor
had disappeared !
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sion of many holy priests and nuns had been offered in his
Indeed , he was wonderfully charitable and patient under
which he had refused , owing to want of Faith . The interces-
here , he did not persevere , and lived in an unhappy
to his fear of alarming us . A friend of his , however , took the
attended Mass , and had led a very good natural life .
offered for his reception into the Catholic Church , and at last he
evening . ' She had heard from her patient's lips that he was
Child Jesus , and of her marvellous power of intercession ; so we
I would still be an unhappy Protestant wandering in the night .
receiving its answer . It so happened , however , that I had seen
him . He did not warn us of his illness for some time , owing
very dear relative of mine . For fifteen years travers had been
of his death , ten years later . He had , however , regularly
at once began to draw to her for the conversion of our dear
home , in good health , to go abroad on an important matter of
of the Sisters had been praying gently by his bedside every
and never have considered it deserving of inquiry . ' It was she
a Catholic , but she had no idea of his grave spiritual danger .
who won my heart to its study and sustained my interest in it ,
reception of the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist ,
was immediately put to bed , and the doctor sent for . ' An
days before his death-there was no indication of our prayer
Baptism . For reasons which I have not room to explain
' How can I ever sufficiently prove my gratitude ? ' To her
him if he would like to see a priest , as one staying in the same
of the lungs , and two Dominican Sisters were sent for to nurse
till at last I entered the one true fold of the Great Shepherd
Sister Teresa I undoubtedly once the inv of faith . But for her
here . It was nothing more nor less than the conversion of a
examination showed that he was suffering from acute congestion
Mr. Grant took for his baptismal names those of his " celestial
a little relic from Sister's cell in the pillow of my dear relative .
rouse had heard of his sickness and asked to speak to him . The
guide and saviour under Christ " - Francis Maria Teresa .
Of course , he knew nothing about it , but , a week later . left his
He arrived at his destination in a state of great ill-health .
relative in a true attitude of prayer . Later , the Sister asked
owing to a chill which had overtaken him on his journey . He
business .
of the Sheep . '
her patient said :
Sister , I beg you come and pray with me . "
This was , indeed . very unusual , as we had not seen our dear
But for her I should never have sent an ear to the Catholic Truth ,
state of religious indifference until within two days
THE LITTLE FLOWER OF Jesus .
out himself under instruction and received the Sacrament of
relative . Needless to say , our applications were offered for his
Perhaps , the third miracle is not less striking than those related
One evening she accidentally passed over the time for prayer , and
behalf for years , but up to the last moment - I saw him nir
matter in hand , and wrote to us of his danger . Meanwhile , or
verest trials . At last we heard of Sister Teresa of the
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wrote me :
the last moment .
the cross .
Nothing was wanting in his good disposition , " and that ,
Communion with childlike sentiments of faith and love . He
for the repose of this dear soul , so good in life , yet wanting in
Moreover , though uninstructed , he knew well the meaning of
One who clearly loved him in life , on hearing of this mar-
prayers of Sister Teresa of the Child Jesus that we owe this
the Blessed Sacrament , and the next morning received Holy
vellous grace at death , was so sustained that her consolation has
the particular grace which was mercifully vouchsafed to him at
sufferer consented , and when the priest came and asked for his
M. Mortimer .
final grace at death , which had been a source of grave anxiety
to us for many years . I earnestly ask the prayers of all readers
orted her through her great loss . It is undoubtedly to the
also received Extreme Union . The Dominican Sister herself
274
ion he accepted his proposal without hesitation !
in every way " ready to appear before his Judge
epose of this dear soul , so good in life , yet wanting in
Eldest Brother of the Blessed Virgin . '
the appearance of the statues in the churches .
in the neighbourhood .
wonderful jewels around their necks .
were presented by Ferdinand and ' Isabella ' in whose reign the
and to see that the dresses are supplemented as often as possible ,
Malaga families . Their duties are to take care of the jewels
and there pray for the prosperity of the city . This Madonna
Catherine , married Henry VIII of England . The Patrones
on leaving his train or boat he must without delay go to the
day in the year . Her jewels are priceless , and many of them
Customs in Spain .
the Madonna's honour , and to give something to the priests
When the King of Spain visits Malaga , the law requires that
statures are dressed in silk and satin garments and often have
has a special return which includes seven ladies of the best
birth is always included in this Future ; his duty is to make a
monthly collection with which to pay for the candles' burnt in
The statue of the Patroness is carried through the streets on
who preach the novenas . He is known by the title of " The
is one of the most magnificent in Spain , and has a robe for every
the 6th of September each year to celebrate the expulsion of the
TRANGERS who go to Spain are greatly impressed by
Some Curious Religious
church which contains the statue of the Patroness of Malaga ,
s were driven from Andalucia , and whose daughter
Moors . It is also taken out when there is a drought or nestilence
hat the old ones are kept in good repair . A senior of not
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or three hundred yards , the signal for this being given by the
black velvet with immensely long trains , high-peaked hats ,
city mounted on horseback and dressed as Roman soldiers . wear-
steep , rocky hill , up which the bare-footed people toil from the
in the shadows of the arches . During this time there
silver candlesticks and accompanied by a string band . ' In the
ing red and gold tunics , and with helmets on their heads , and
Spanish glory the spoils of battles always went towards erecting
all dressed in the deepest mourning , sit on the ground or
accompanied by an orchestra of violins , ' cellos , and trum-
some curious religious customs in Spain . 275
First come thirty or forty " penitents , " men dressed in
and when his coffin is taken from the lying-in-state to the
Lord . As the hearse is very heavy , a halt is made every two
pets , etc. , sing the whole service . Except for a few candles ,
The hearse is carried on the shoulders of seven or eight men
They walk in single file at each side of the street , carrying huge
procession passes , rockets and sails are let off from the hal-
sculpture and many paintings by the old masters . In the days of
conies of the houses , and coloured lanterns are placed in all
Outside many of the towns in Spain there is a Calvary or
On Holy Thursday the Spanish women look their most nic-
in the evening at 8 o'clock and last until after midnight .
a golden hearse containing a marble image of the Dead Christ .
intoned in the principal church , and specially trained singers .
the governor and mayor of the city , and representatives of the
order and impose silence . Then come the gilded youth of the
cept on two occasions , when a new Bishop makes his state entry ,
men are supposed to represent the soldiers who scouraged our
Thursday , and Friday the entire city goes into mourning , no
Cathedrals there is one high oak door which is not opened ex-
and dress in black silk , with as many golden ornaments as they
the end of the procession comes a statue of a weeping Madonna ,
Holy Week ceremonies are most interesting . On Wednesday .
sentation of the Passion is given each year , the part of the Christ
being taken by the curate . "
The wealth of Spanish Cathedrals is very great . They
possess : thus adorned they go and visit seven churches
year evening-dress or uniform as the case may be . As the
turesque , as , according to custom , they put on their " Mantillas
the windows .
usually possess many jewelled ornaments , beautiful pieces of
campo santo .
These dignitaries walk bareheaded and
fressed in brown sacking with cords tied on their arms . " These
centre march men bearing silver staffs , and their duty is to keep
men with the silver staffs striking the ground three times . At
early hours of Good Friday . In many of the villages a repre-
and black masks , with two narrow slits " for the eye
burnished shields in their hands . Following directly behind
ny and navy . These dignitaries walk bareheaded and
e numerous concessions through the streets . These start
army and navy .
hes as thank-offerings for victories gained . In most of the
are rung and all traffic is stopped , and the " Miserere " is
the church is in complete darkness , and the wars
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when the suits showed signs of wear they were minded , pieceed ,
high position amongst literary men , and under his editorial
This condition has ever since been circumvented , for always
little plan for the youngsters , you know , Clifden .
heart of a bygone Pope .
various silly journals that bid for a livelihood by offering
years of hard work and disappointment he had achieved a
Kathleen Hanrahan .
Leston propounded his scheme .
silver apparel worn by the twelve little boys who delighted the
read of the monthlies . And now the owner of the magazine
tinued until the costumes which they then wore were worn out .
for Rome with the twelve children and asked that they might be
in pale blue , washed with silver , dance a kind of minuet before
them higher and higher as the music grows louder .
and added to over and over again down to the present day , so
allowed to dance before his Holiness . When the Pope saw the
silk and stand in a line before the high altar , waving purple
when his employer paused .
prizes for this , that , and the other ? " " Alan Clifden commented
Every year on the 8th of December a picturesque ceremony
that no one can tell of the final disappearance of the blue and
the High Altar .
was proposing a preposterous competition for children . " If
by waving them down near the ground and gradually raise
" It is certainly your affair , ' Alban spoke shortly . After
banners up and down to the sound of music . They commence
On Palm Sunday the deacons of the cathedrals vest in black
people happy . "
Thank you , " Alban said , ironically .
ndordered it to be stopped . One of the deacons at once set out
Mr. Leston mopped his forehead with his
About a century ago the then Pope considered this irreverent
THE CRUSS .
pologetically . " And , or course , you wouldn't have anything
beauty of their dancing , he said that the dance might be con-
was out of temper .
No , no . You misunderstand , " Mr. Leston hastened to say
And there won't be any entrance fee or coupons . Just a
And you mean to reduce the Outlook to the level of the
was standing with his back towards a big
to do with the competition . "
By Magdalen Rock .
are the Outlook had become one of the ablest and most widely-
should like to make a number of young
he was inclined to stoutness , and his editor
at Christmas time .
" I don't , indeed ; and it is only for once
MRE editor of the Outlook listened frowningly as Mr.
But I don't . '
takes place in the Seville Cathedral . Twelve little boys , dressed
you wish to lower the standard-
A Christmas Competition .
glowing fire , and he was inclined to stoutness , and his editor
A Christmas .
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glowing fire , and h
you wish to lower the standard -
handkerchief .
handkerchief . He was standing with his back towards a big
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A Christmas competition .
than , though he was so delicate that he couldn't go to school .
Leston's voice grew shaky . " It was for his sake that I bought
telling me of the books he would write and the fortune he
competitions of one sort or other , from limericks to picture-
would make . The lad was much alone and I used to bring
guzzles . Well . Bertie died , and fortune came . ' Mr.
I was thinking of my boy Bertie . He was the cleverest little
pounds . You know its success . Then I got the Outlook and
showed his pleasure . He took up his original position before
the fire , and rubbed his hands .
and I like to make a few people happier at Christmastide .
And I think we might have Gray in for the extra work .
I was a comparatively poor man , and Bertie was always
the editor's sanctum .
Boys and Girls when it was sold for a couple of hundred
telling something of the writer's daily life or home . Wouldn't
with her ceased . I have tried to find out something of her
something of that kind do ? '
and even if it provoked the scorn and ridicule of literary people
relief , coughed once or twice , and added . " I'm a lonely man ,
Poor fellow , he isn't clever : but his wife is ill , and illness
Then Mr. Leston moved to the door of
Have you no near relatives ? '
give a few hundred pounds in prizes without hurt '
was rather rather prejudiced was displeased , and intercourse
Oh , rubbish ! Can Gray manage ? '
Manager ! " Oh , yes . he can manage right enough . '
After all , it was only once that the competition was to be tried :
' You might do that in many less harmful ways . '
thing that everyone can take part in . I thought of a letter
A good many hundreds , " the editor asserted , his ill-humour
Yes , I dare say .
children , and was not successful . She , my sister , died long
And a poor return I make you . " Alban said hastily and
The editor tried hard to show sympathy .
Why , it was you who gave me the start-
means a lot of expense . What do you say , Clifden .
Yes , yes ; I know . " Mr. Leston sat down . " But last night
why Mr. Leston would be pleased . As it was , Mr. Leston
him papers and journals . Many a pleasant hour he spent over
you , Clifden .
No. None that I know of . I had a sister , but she married
The editor had regained his normal temper , and he pushed
an Irish doctor of your religion . My father - I'm afraid he
That I wish we-mankind at large-were more like you . '
Yes , " Alban added more decisively .
" Oh , something simple . " Mr. Leston was smiling .
ago .
That's all right , then . " Mr. Leston heaved a sigh o
Your time had come . Yes , yes , '
There was a silence .
We could
side a bundle of manuscripts and put a question
An extra page could be added .
" And the competition needn't interfere with the
gone . " In what is your competition to consist ? " you
Mr. Leston .
That's all right , then . '
interrupted .
penitently .
" Some-
other contents .
Nonsense ! .
. " In what is your competition to consist ?
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periodical was in financial difficulties , and , under his care . It
had become a time success . Afterwards Mr. Leston had become
slender maiden with the wonderful blue-grey Irish eyes and
from placing him in the editorial chair of the Outlook ; nor
grave , sweet smile . But Alban's waves both in prose and rhyme
military bent of mind , he had plenty of sound common sense
is he was then , he had realised that she was the one woman in
was the turn of the tide for a man who had wrestled long with
gentleman's Catholicity nor his want of public recognition
her entire capital , Josephine naturally was deprived of the
that his two daughters had left the town . All his inquiries
known Helen MacDermot , the daughter of the busy and ill-paid
died young he had purchased Boys and Girls when that
Leston had asked him to take charge of his new venture . ' It
sigh . He had met Miss MacDermot frequently , and , young
an adverse fate . ' Mr. Leston had , in middle age , inherited a
great fortune unexpectedly ; and , though a man of a very
were impatiently dealt with .
MacDermot settled in London with a hundred odd pounds as
that Doctor MacDermot had died suddenly years before , and
The governor's a good chap , but he has set my wits wool-
He had met Alban Clifden , and had not been deterred by that
London hopeful of returning one day to woo and win the tall .
had been interrupted , and several contributions to the Outlook
gathering , ' Alban remarked to himself with what might have
north country where he had been brought up , and where he had
Alban turned again to his desk , but the trend of his thoughts
Clifden sat for some minutes thinking of the day when Mr.
of books running into a fourth edition . Alban thought it was
a very sincere , if uncomfortable , liking for each other
and much business capability . For memory of a son who had
There was a vague opinion that they had emigrated to
of recent years had come earlier - . " Alban thought of the
and little Josephine will have grown up .
always ; there was some spinal mischief , and when Helen
for work , Clifden . I'm glad that's settled . '
Josephine MacDermott had that very day , as it chanceed , been
Australia .
looked kindly on him . With an assured salary and a couple
his feeling for Helen . Then he met Mr. Leston , and fortune
It is over twelve years since I saw Helen , " Alban thought .
allowed to sit up for a few hours . ' The child had been delicate
the world that he would gain make his wife : and had gone to
Irish doctor , and the faint laugh was followed by an undoubtedly
Mr. Leston went off to some philanthropic meeting , and Allan ,
' I'm only keeping you from work . ' You're a regular nigger
regarding their whereabouts brought him little information .
to return to Newbury . There he was met with the intelligence
She will have changed in that time . Perhaps she is married ;
the ever regret having done so . Indeed , both men had
I'm only keeping you from work .
laugh . " I , too , am a friendless person . If the success
and part-owner of several newspapers and magazines .
found no steady market , and he was too honourable to decla
and little Josephine will have grown up .
Mr. Leston went off to some philanthropic me
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her letter was placed on the big oak table sacred to Alban
reglected , however , to write the word " competition , on the
gathered together two or three rings belonging to her mother .
Clifden in the Outlook's offices , instead of making its appear-
How lucky it is only a letter , an ordinary letter , descriptive
ence among the shoals of envelopes that lay in a room overhead
of the writer's daily life that the prizes are offered for . "
ind prepared to set out for the pawnbroker's shop round the
covered with writing . She read it over three or four times ,
left-hand corner of the envelope , and through this omission
support herself and her young sister in comfort . Time
added a comma here and there , and corrected a misspelt word .
at " first she believed that she could earn enough money to
the tiny sitting-room where the invalid was to continue in the
Josephine drew out a sheet of foolscap from a book . It was
acquaintance had procured three or four pupils for Helen , and
waiting Mr. Gray's attention . Mr. Leston was reading an
some jewellery was sold . ' Josephine' required luxuries in her
copied the address from the last page of the magazine . She
big words are bad in composition - and used moneyllables
versation in the offices of the Outlook , described above , Helen
ield out the sheet to his employer .
Article in the Times , and making comments thereon , when
hundred pounds vanished with a rapidly unbelievable : and
a Christmas competition .
long period of convalescence , and , a few days after the con-
where possible . But Helen mightn't like me to write of her
Helen shook up a cushion .
Alban slit the envelope and drew out the sheet of inner covered
Well . I may go about an advertisement I saw in the Daily
luxuries that had previously been her portion . A London
struggles for the Outlook . Mary has promised to post the
letter . ' Josephine perused her composition once again , and
Going out , Helen ? " the invalid said . "
number of the Outlook . ' I can read . '
pity him . '
undeceived her ; Josephine grew ill ; the pupils fell off : the
Josephine said , " I have written very simply-someone said
out on her double errand . As soon as the door closed
He gave an exclamation , and Alban looked up from a
sister's married name was MacDermot . '
Post . It was for a visiting governess . '
sorner . " She stopped with her hand on the handle of the door of
reception , gave a gay little nod as Helen opened the door .
Oh , there must be many MacDermots in the world . My
Mr. Leston took the sheet , and glanced at the end of the
Are you comfortable ? "
letter .
" All right . " Tosenhine's zone was eager : and Helen out
" Quite ; and don't hurry . Father Brady sent me the Christmas
Well ? " he said .
For a little . I won't be long .
with decidedly crooked caligraphy . He gave a laugh , and
very travesty of a smile . ' Tosephine , with a similar idea of
page .
Post . It was for a visiting governess .
Another of Gray's missives , " he said . " Poor man ! I
Josephine , with a similar idea of
very travesty of a smile .
He gave a laugh , and
" All right . " Josephine's tone was eager ; a
" Poor man ! I
with decidedly crooked caligraphy .
" Going out , Helen ? " the invalid said !
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Alban said delightedly .
The typical Manna in a golden-case ?
But maybe you'll remember to inquire about the mother's name .
ike that don't occur except in the minds of you novelists .
heet to Gray . And if it should happen that these girls should
For these , while sullenly dating the decree
THE CROSS .
Iter a thought the demons may not share -
Who teach that sin had ever night in Thee
Must the dove mean for an inviolate nest ,
be my pieces ! Eh ? Well , of course , it is unlikely . Things
Exodus xvi. 33 , and Feb.ix. 4 .
The Moses treasured up , at His behest ,
Nor find it even in thee , O full of grace -
" it should be ' Leston now ! '
Not the ' they prompt it in their fell despair :
You'll go to the address at once . won't you ? I'll give this
Mr. Leston hung about the office till Alban came back , look-
added apologetically .
Have form'd one creature for His perfect rest ?
in spasmodic sentences .
rupted .
Adore it still - and must generally .
he Epiphany . And your sister was ' Helen's mother . '
Can God so love us , nor , of all our race ,
Tora Pulchra . "
In these His spouse ? . Or could the word debate
poor Josephine ! " Poor Helen ! '
Mr. Leston laughed .
ing years younger .
His Godhead's pureness when He fill'd thy breast ,
and Alban gave a queer laugh .
That shaved these forth Immaculate , " All Fair , "
ilence . Then the two men began to congratulate each other
" Is it all right ? "
address .
Yes . We are to be married early in the New Year-after
hand .
read it .
I have gained two pieces .
Alban held out his hand for the paper , and
And it all came out of your scheme ! " Alban explained .
MacDermott ! "
" Well ? " he inquired .
ier's death . When he finished Mr. Leston wrong his
Alban inter-
what on earth-
Sit down , and
her father's death .
is the oldest thing .
And how often I have cursed your ' competition ! ' " he
And through " a competition ! "
And I have won " Helen !
Really and truly . " Mr. Leston sat down , and there was
competition , " Alban said excitedly . " It
invalid . Josephine . Josephine
I hope-she may be my sister-in-law soon . Oh ,
let me apologise for venturing to criticise
is love for Helen MacDermott , and of her disappearance on
inquired ,
and condemn your
with a strange attention . Then he copied down an
do .
Yes . '
out know anything of the writer ? " Mr. Leston
his love for Helen
I am the more interested in the
with a strange attention .
And I have won Helen ! And through ' a competition ! ' "
the strangest chance . "
the oldest thing the strongest chance . " Then he told of
p" Mr. Leston began .
invalid , Josephine . Josephine was my mother's name !
your sister was ' Helen's mother . '
Mr. Leston sat down , and " there was
MacDermott , and of her disappearance on
was my mother's name . "
Really and truly . '
Mr. Leston .
married early in the New Year-after
" What on earth - ? " Mr. Leston began . " Alba
-the strangest chance . " Then he told of
Yes . We are to be r
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Leaves from the Annals of the
in full Passionist habit , and delivered short , stirring exhorta-
it was then ; and it needed some courage and a plentiful lack of
of the new church which had just been com-
try the effect of some of the customs and ceremonies peculiar
in Belgium , and on his return to London he
to Italian missions ; but the success of the experiment was
went through the streets and slums of the neighbourhood , clad
t. Audoen's , High Street , Dublin , by the
ing is less uncommon now , even with the Catholic clergy , than
barefooted friars may again be seen preaching the Gospel in
they were therefore forth let alone .
ferry Road , London , later on in the same year , was similarly
changed for the better , and men have even begun to hope that
Father Ignatius Spencer and Vincent Grotti .
soon found it necessary to proceed with an
It is said that among its fruits was the conversion of fifteen
ahead of their time .
Catholic country , it was thought well during this mission to
to take advantage of the graces of the mission . Street-preach-
by the Venerable Father Dominic .
the streets and market-places of England . The barefooted
the mission what is called in Italy the suagliarino : that is , they
A similar experiment , made during a mission given at Horse-
the Passionists in Ireland . It was opened at
Passionists in Great Britain .
Venerable Father Dominic , assisted by
rangements for the consecration and opening
and Ireland .
the visitation of the house he had established
going to Woodchester for that purpose the fol-
Thereupon Father Louis , an Italian Passion-
had just returned from the first ill-fated foundation
THE year 1840 saw the first mission given by
First Passionist .
hardly such as to justify the adoption of these accessories , and
The mission at St. Audoen's , Dublin , was the last ever given
Dominic .
lowing morning .
Ireland .
missionaries at Horseferry Road were at least two generations
chester . On Sunday evening , August 26th ,
Mission in
IN the following August he had gone to make
Ven. Father .
that he intended :
Death of
his brethren at recreation in Popular House ,
he mentioned to
vii .
tions to the crowds that assembled , in the hope of inducing them
human respect to engage in the experiment . Things he
pleted at Woodche
unsuccessful . The Fathers gave several times in the course
Protestants - a rare occurrence in Ireland . Ireland being
ist , who had just
281 .
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health and spirits , he left Poplar House , accompanied by
very demonstration of respect and veneration , the man whom
raver he had caught some glimpse of the dread experience the
tneeling by his side , the poor worn-out missioner breathed forth
last , an outcast in the land for whose conversion he had liter-
chester , whom he had not met for many years . Father Dominic
1st , solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated , after which the
whence they were brought to Stone . in Staffordshire , and laid
pense , and his spirit of poverty forbade anything savouring of
day had in store for him . An hour or two later , in his usual
at St. Michael's Church , Aston Hall , a funeral oration was
tion . As the train named Reading , however , the agony of the
no room for him at the inn , and every door in the village was
Ily worked himself to death . It took him but a few minutes
his brother-priest . it seemed likely that he would breathe his
be suffering intense ' pain ; but as he was known to be in almost
opposed of Protestants , followed to his last resting-place , with
n which he had so often officiated . ' There , on Friday , August
his ailments , his companion took no notice , and asked no ques-
extravagance . So matters rested until next morning , when ,
his soul to God at three's clock in the afternoon of Monday ,
old friend , Father Vincent Grotti , now Superior at Wood-
helped into a compartment and taken back to Reading . The
was the disease to which he had fallen a victim . So there was
An hour later , the up train stopped at the station . He was
ments for the government of the houses he had founded : then .
rearer and acolytes . An immense crowd , chiefly , of course ,
to settle his spiritual concerns and make provisional arrange -
mong them a few years before . The procession having arrived
to get , ready for the journey . Possibly in that half-hour's
the railway station : and there , alone but for the presence of
the ground , with his crucifix to his lips , and his companion
continual suffering , and as he usually kept strict silence about
out in the little school-chapel which he had himself built , and
many of them had veiled and even stoned on his coming
on the platform evidently in a dying condition .
Cholera was raging in various parts of England at the time ,
Shortly after they left the house , Father Dominic seemed to
closed against him . He was laid on some straw in a shed at
awaiting the summons of his Master .
having received absolution from his companion , he lay calmly
temurred , as he saw no reason for incurring the additional ex-
Father Louis , to catch the train at Paddington .
during his preparation for Mass , he sent word to Father Louis
ness : and at the little station at Pangbourn he was carried out
August 27th. 1840 in the fifty-eighth year of his age , and the
eighth of his apostolate in England ,
in Australia , asked leave to accompany him in order to see an
landlord of the Railway Hotel admitted him ; and there , upon
His remains were removed to London that same evening ,
uneral procession started for Aston Hall , preceded by cross-
like cross .
nd it was of course hastily and erroneously assumed that this
poor sufferer so increased that he was forced to complain of ill-
-02 .
health and spirits , he left Poplar House , ac
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Father Dominic's life , broken , disappointed , unsymmetrical .
which was followed by the exaltation of the Divine Sufferer .
to lessen . A single ray of sunshine was just struggling through
new church ) the coffin was deposited in a vault prepared on the
the gloom . Two new churches were on the point of being
pose in the crypt of St. Anne's , Sutton , where they still abide .
patch . Still he set his hand to the work undaunted . Gradu-
was at work .
bitterness . After many crosses and trials and rebuffs he had
Church . She has recognised in it that grandeur which escapes
appeared in the heavy cloud of heresy that hung over the nation ;
austerity of the Passionist life . " And then , as he began to
and as he looked over the wide , wild waste before him , he knew
that in the longest life he could reclaim but an reconsiderable
Domitilla - all this made them suspect that some base treachery
soignant sadness in it all . But it is the sadness of the Passion
founded ; subjects were increasing , no longer scared by the
the funeral service was read ( the first service of any kind in his
countries whose heroism has attracted the official notice of the
anzieties from want of material means and want of men began
moved in 1854 , and , after many vicissitudes , at last found re-
sent Gellius in search of him .
SONS OF MARIYRS .
was and threes , not by hundreds or thousands . No great rift
indeed come true . But their realisation was not without its
Cassius was in great distress about his son : indeed , no sooner
soldiers had thrown the assembly of the Christians than he
he dreams of his childhood among his native Appenines had
worldly eyes by already hailing him as ' Venerable .
labour with renewed heart , God took him . ' There is a very
had he recovered from the confusion into which the visit of the
of Lucius on Mount Albanus , and the attack on the cemetery of
( To be continued . )
ally progress was made ; sluggish sympathies were aroused ;
preached by the Rev. John Harkness , of Swynnerton , and after
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
pagan among them .
The little party talked quite freely ; from the first moment
of their meeting they were all well aware that there was no
To human eyes , Father Dominic's was a disappointed life .
a land flowing with milk and honey . Conversions came by
MHE death of the old man , Libyus , the unaccountable delay
opened ; three or four monasteries were founded , or as good as
of Linus in returning , the two assaults on the dwelling
sons .
Martyrs .
as it was , is the only life of his time or since in these
I side of the sanctuary . ' Thence the remains were re-
ix .
shoot upon the promised land . And after all it was not
set his foot upon the promised land . And after all
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his companions discovered to their great joy that the slave ,
was her servant , and , like herself , a Christian . Lucius and
hiding-place on Mount Albanus , and of the successful flight
news of him : they must inform Clement of the assault on the
hope of effecting his escape from servitude , which , the
asked that his little daughter might accompany him , and the
trained for gymnastic games .
carry heavy loads on his shoulders without showing any signs
by his fellow-slave and companion in misfortune , the aged
him to cut down-trees , break hard and knotty branches , and
sent her slaves to take him and bring him to her house . He
Achilles , who was a confidant of their mistress , and who ,
Statilia , he had lived in a cottage only a few faces off from
story of the capture and enslavement of Faustus . He had gone
children how to " prev . ' The stranger who had come with her
preceding night , had been realized . In this he had been helped
forgetting the child , Romana ; and they must conceal the gold
They must search for Linus in case Gellius returned without
see him . She admired his prestigious strength which enabled
of fatigue , " and wishing to have such a man in her service , she
of the boatman , whom she knew and esteemed .
Lucius answered that he would have gladly accepted her
representative of a family of ancient and noble lineage , the
the attacking party had already found them and made them
Cassius himself was able to attest this fact , inasmuch as up to
the time when the poor man had fallen into the hands of
and othervaluables of Lucius in a different place , unless indeed
The lady who had landed from the boat was Sabina , the
always eager to do good , offered the fugitives a
which she had chosen to spend the night in the humble dwelling
Much had to be done , and that with the greatest prudence
Lucius and his companions now learned from Cassius the
would himself return to Mount Albanus , and then visit the
She herself would rein them in a few days ; just then she
that of the boatman .
Faustus accepted the condition , but he never gave up the
heart and sincerity of soul .
of Clement and Linus . In case Gellius delayed too long , he
The conversation now became varied , lively and interesting .
on account of his state of health , had been unable for
Naturally , all the men , with the exception of Cassius , who ,
trusty slave .
oncealment ready to hand in her villa of the
same whom Librus had seen in the cemetery teaching her two
the cross .
oleanders .
their booty .
house of Paul .
though a worshipper of idols , possessed great goodness of
spirality , but he wished first to assure himself of the safety
sabina ,
Her sons were already on the way in care of a
lay into a forest to cut wood , and Statilia happened to
us , the father of the little Romana , was also a Christian
scius ; they must hide the latter and his companions . not
lady granted his request on condition that she should be
place of .
ad an important mission to fulfil in the city , to facilitate
US SECOUNT SORDRAWNESS
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the altar , the priests arrayed in white-and already the call for
SONS OF MARIYRS .
to a pagan deity ; and while anxiety endeavouring to find a
silence was being made with the well-known formula . Favete
When Gellius , after leaving the cemetery of Domitilla , had
the victim advancing , crowned with flowers according to custom .
ircle , he saw all arrangements made for a beaten sacrifice -
rad hardly broken the sacred silence when two soldiers seized
to smile upon his father .
from the litors who surrounded him , but he could not . He
ripping waves of the river sparked with silvery light .
But the sacrifice was suddenly interrupted : a light cloud
gently descending from heaven received the youth , who then
so healthy , became of a nearly , transparent whiteness .
determination to go alone .
lingus ( Keep silence : utter no unlucky words ) , when he behold
way out in a place where trees centuries old stood in a semi-
is back and rode off , intending to bring him back to the same
beloved Linus .
a horse grazing all alone in a meadow . He at once leaped upon
rose with it on high into the pure and brilliant sky , whence .
Cassius uttered a sharp cry of pain , the victim was none other
so , and then tasted some wine , the rest of which they poured
place when he had served his turn . Certainly , he thought , it is
ran his son Linus . He wished to run to him , and rescue him
ingly offered to go in search of the boatman's son ; but Lucius ,
till crowned with flowers and dripping with blood , he seemed
courage , " and the like .
The priests lifted their hands , repeating prayers as they did
on the victim's head , saying : " Be of good heart , stir up thy
They next cut off some tufts of hair from the head of Linus
with that imperiousness peculiar to him , remained firm in his
It seemed to him that he had lost his way in a wood sacred
some years to undertake work of a fatigue kind , will-
ne some distance in quest of his missing brother . he found
Fellius had already dismounted , and was now arranging on
the ground the corpse of his poor brother .
n his head , and one of them raised the axe and struck the
It was now noon . the day was bright and beautiful , the
noxious for news of Linux .
round , the eyes of Linus grew him , and his complexion , once
He had fallen to one side on the leaves which covered the
repose .
fatal blow .
ground .
Cassius , however , could not compose himself to a quiet sleep ,
Here he was roused from his dream by the voice of Gellius ,
They were all tired after the journey , and so they took some
ie ground the corpse of his poor brother .
tragedy had now arrived : they sprinkled salt mixed with flour
The young , ruddy blood spurted forth from the gaping
and threw them on the fire .
and bound him tightly to the trunk of a tree .
to had returned . He started up and " hastened to the door ,
and in a state between sleeping and waking he saw again his
The culminating point of the
n and bound him tightly to the trunk of a tree . " screws
and threw them on the fire . The culminating point of the
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ately beside the lifeless form of him he had loved so well , with
know that some services cannot be repaid with gold ; but if I
able to console him . It is the first time that you will have made
rapid rate , and was soon near his destination . Skilled as he
Furies : then they were placed on a bier hastily made of
sooner than could have been expected .
upon the bank of the river , weeping and sobbing bitterly . Gel-
upon the ground , his head pierced with an arrow , while the
between the boatman's house and the place called after the
shall never see you more on earth . '
made flow . Even at the cost of his own life , he would have
given back life to Linus , he would have restored him to his old
with a dreadful sight . He saw the body of his dear brother
vas in finding his way even in strange and difficult localities ,
im keep . You were always his darling . Alas ! you will
happy days we spent together , the games by the bank of the
urned towards the east .
bitterly all the while , and then piously made the sign of the
and with his own hands he laid it in the tomb with the face
with his blood . ' Linus was dead .
re entered , with the result that he found the patrician's house
dition of the ground permitted , he urged on the animal at a
never again be with us in our cottage . Do you remember the
give the old man a share of my wealth , if I can recover it . I
of his garment wiped off the blood from his face , weeping
ie had no need of wasting much time in retracing whatever path
thought of the misfortune which he had caused , the tears he had
He gathered some springs of wild rose , empurpled by his
loving care he drew the arrow from his head , and with a corner
mother's blood , and then " laid the body upon the horse . " He
river , the songs we sang ? The joy is gone out of our lives : we
forted -Linus was no more .
father and his afflicted brother . At least , he thought . I will
homeward .
you ? Ah ! our poor old father will die of grief : I shall not be
fully , and those who watched around it prayed with great
Lucius , with Gellius and the freedmen , accompanied the body ,
cross over him .
The young nobleman was plunged in an agony of brief : he
lius sought lovely to console him , but he would not be com-
ranches , and finally laid to rest in a small cemetery not far off .
lace : at first in a boat over the short stretch of river which lay
Cassius spent the rest of the day and the following night
Gellius broke out into loud lamentations , he knew affection-
The remains were conveyed at night to their last resting-
before entering it , however , the poor youth was confronted
The faithful took part in the mourning of the afflicted
Linus , my brother , " he cried in anguish , " who has slain
fervour .
THE CRUSS .
not right to keep what belongs to others . Whenever the con-
family ; the body was brought into the house and guarded care-
himself mounted beside it , and began his ' sorrowful journey
bushes of the wild rose upon which he had fallen were stained
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understand that he would much rather remain alone with his
to the abode of a deaconess not far off for the purpose of full-
filling her mission . Needless to say , it was question of a
therefore , to accept the hospitality which she so willingly
all intent on transmitting his thoughts to a piece of parchment
Gellius . By order of Lucius , the other freedom remained
of his friend : why then risk his life for the sake of paving him
a personal visit ? As for the boatman , he had given her to
put off his acceptance of her offer to another time . With this
She endeavoured to pass without attracting his notice , and
Lucius , with one of the freedmen , proceeded to the house of the
deacon Paul , having first been ferried across the river by
the lady had to be content after arranging that Faustus , the
she had already spread her net for the capture of her son .
an early age , commanding her son to the care of Sabina , and
break into his house and capture Lucius . She begged him .
stered him . The young man was profuse in his thanks , but
rad succeeded in winning over to Christianity . and who died at
one's life , when higher considerations did not call for its sacri-
Linus on a cart used for the transport of vegetables : while
the following morning , and proceeded by unfrequented paths
slave of Statilia , and his little child should take refuge in her
where he would receive all possible care and attention from the
deacon Paul ; and anyone could bring him news of the safety
flowering hedges ; but the poet heard the rustling of her tunic ,
natron was not unmindful of the words of her departed friend :
charitable work . The tragedy of Limus's death had made a
and , happening to raise his head , he at once recognized her ,
rainful impression upon her , and she was in a sad and pension
them to her house . They left the same night after the burial of
Sabina , having supplied the boatman with money , left early
She alleged various reasons , especially the duty of persevering
She entrusted the two to her servant , with orders to conduct
stone at the foot of a hill , the imperial poet , Epirus , who was
She had not gone far when she described , seated on a large
to seek out the sick Clement .
and came with a joyful air to meet her .
mood as she walked in .
begging her , it possible , to bring him to the truth . The noble
Sabina endeavoured to persuade him to accept her invitation .
remaining with the boatman and the impulse which urged him
words : " are you not indeed the goddess of solitude invoked
He was the son of a dear friend of her childhood , whom she
by the poets ? "
SONS of Martyrs .
face ; and she pointed out to him that all delay might be attended
can do no more . Cassius at least will spend his declining days
" May Jupiter protect you . O noble Sabina . " were his first
or this reason was about to enter a secluded path between
son than be in constant trepidation last the persecutors should
with fatal consequences . Clement was in a Christian house
6th Cassius and his son to keep them company
villa .
He fluctuated between the desire of
in ease and comfort .
in ease and comfort . He fluctuated between the desire of
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dance , and by moonlight their garments rival the hues of the
of the Emperor , and which I have not yet finished . He wishes
a harmony which the poet feels , though he cannot explain it :
portance , and that her children were expecting her at her villa .
the poets make springs and rocks and woods speak ? ' In my odd
oice is sweeter than the song of the nightingale at midnight ,
anemies , roses , trefoil , and verbena ; and their perfumes form
rose and periwinkle . ' Dost thou hear the music which accom-
your judgment a portion of an odd which I am writing by order
there is nothing of all this : I am only making a comparison
laughter of the gods . '
perfumed woods .
The railads weave the swift and graceful dance , but thou
or the brook as it courses on among the fresh ferns .
to convey the melodious rhythm to thy ears , divine empress .
ablest masters in Greek and Latin literature . "
waves of ocean the naiads weave the swift and graceful
to present it to the express on the first day of the Saturnalia .
THE CROSS .
on , " as far as the Arch of the Slaves ; I should like to submit to
sweet than the flowers called by the beauteous nymphs in the
rou have drunk deep draughts of learning and have had the
we poets raise a woman to the dignity of a goddess ? Do not
The lovely nymphs gather flowers in the odorous woods -
makes music as it flows on between its verdant banks ; but they
panies their dance ? The poet hears it , but he finds no words
But I shall not be in Rome myself as I have to go to Ardea . '
" To Area ? " she repeated .
listen to my verses . '
It is excessive praise for a human creature . " was her verdict .
while Rome in reverent awe proclaims thee the favoured
saying that she was in a hurry to transact some business of im-
As soon as I return to the city , I shall send you a letter
an important service for me at Ardea . "
" I shall do what you require , " said the poet ; " but now , pray ,
I am ready : only tell me what it is . '
your taste ?
Sabina as if he would say : What do you think of it ? Is it to
The nightingate sings from the leafy branches , the brook
Proceed , " said Sabina , rather unwillingly .
for the opinion of my work with which I hope you will favour
' Hear the song of thv humble poet , O'express . Over the
My opinion is worthless , " she replied ; " but you can perform
" All beauty is found in these : enjoy then a full triumph ,
which will explain what I want , ' she answered .
dancest more gracefully than they , divine one .
' I will accompany you , if I am not disturbing you , ' he went
If I can do you any service in return
but the locks , divine one , exhale a fragrance more pure and
This is as far as I have got , " said the poet , looking at
The lady saluted him modestly .
Yes , " he rejoined .
She wished to pass on ,
Oh , that is good , " explained Epirus , joyfully . " Cannot
between beauty and beauty . Still , I value your opinion highly
My opinion is worthless , " she replied ; " I
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me-
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without Eusebius , who met with a severe accident on an excur-
People expected that he would grace the feast as a noble victim ,
or a centaur . The feast will have to go on without him , and
and prosperous and respected should join the sect of the
prefect of the praetorian soldiers , because he will not allow
a favourable opportunity , she put him the question : " Is there
they would make of our Rome if they only had the chance . ' It
me , nor for anyone who wishes to enjoy life . To give one's
side down . But , I confess , the thing has its mysterious side
He is fled , " he answered , " and no one knows whether .
know that Eusebius is one of the most powerful protectors of the
to be a sacrifice of the Christians during the festival ?
himself be taken . I suppose he is transformed into a sphimx
cannot understand him : to think that one of a family so rich
seems to me that they would make it a city without public
Do you wish , however , " he went on , " that I should speak
and I have given it . ' You may set what value you like on it . "
new sect has ideas all its own , which , of course , are not for
eyes is now but little : what before you esteemed you now look
frankly to you ? " For some time past I have noticed that your
sion into the country , which confines him to the house . You
which attracts me , though I cannot comprehend it . '
lured in new and strange ways before being put to death . For
and then die cheerfully - all this means simply to turn life up-
to put off the feast , but the other would not hear of it , and the
' Is it known . " she enquired . " where Lucius is at present ? "
You have asked my opinion , " said Sabina , with simplicity ,
ook occasion to find out to what they aspire , what means they
brated Fabatus ! In a word , what before seemed great in your
to think that you do not care for the Ode to Tove by the cele-
trines of the Nazarenes ?
Sabina's approval of each fresh variation . As soon as she had
the emperor was so distressed about his accident that he wished
my part , however , I love the silence of the country and the
make use of , what kind of life they lead , and , above all , what
We poets . " he replied , " are lovers of novelties , and so I
rabble will enjoy hugely , because the poor wretched will be for-
shady woods better than such spectacles . '
emperor observed . '
emperor , his confidant , his servant and master all at once : and
on with contempt . '
to suffer ?
of the family of the Plautii was to be one of the victims .
Do you know , " she continued , " the names of any who are
goods to the poor , to render good for evil , to fast and suffer
No , " he answered . " All I know is that the youthful Tucins
ames , without luxury , without pleasures , " and he smiled .
" But who . ' asked Sabina , " has taught you so well the doc-
shady woods better than such spectacles . '
" Oh. certainly . " he replied , " and a sacrifice too that the
The poet retouched his verses here and there . looking for
enes merely to provide a meal for the wild beasts . This
but it would seem that he knows more about the matter than the
tes are much altered , even as regards the noble art of poetry :
" But who . ' asked Sabina , " has taught you so ,
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faction ( from Sir Matthew Cradock , of Swansea ) only five years
ions after the Dissolution of the monasteries the people keenly
n a book which he wrote on the ruins of Strata Florida ( Cister-
and by our charter confirmed to God and the Church of St. John
its appurtenances . . ' Also we have given to the aforeaid
John the Evangelist . " ( Augustinians , we may suppose ) is re-
God , in perpetual alms , the old City of Kavrmerdyn with all
people of Wales had a bad opinion of their monks at this epoch .
tery , whose community is described as " Black Canons of St.
Vales , and this particular house received a considerable bene-
ian ) Abbey in Cardiganshire , the late Mr. Stephen Williams ,
that for the safety of our soul , Inc. , we have given and granted
ferred to in a grant made by Henry II . : " Henry , King of
of Rhayader , says that from the traditions of the district and
England , Inc. , to the Archbishops , Sec. , Greeting . Know we
The other monastery of Gray Friars ( Franciscans ) stood in
Canons the Church of St. Peter , which is situated in the same
city with the chapel of our Castle of Kayrmerdyn and all other
chapels to the same Church ancertainine . Sec. " " There was also
had already told her all he knew .
what is now known as Friars' Walk . Old Welsh people still
him , and this done , she returned to the villa of the Oleanders .
call it " Parc v Brodyr . " i.e. , the enclosure of the
" Freres " - Friars . " The Franciscans were great favourites in
before its dissolution . There is no reason to believe that the
ittached , and six other churches or chapels . The older monas-
their immediate successors built , or rebuilt , at
the Evangelist of Kayrmerdyn and the Canons there serving
all available sources of information , he found that for genera-
Passionists .
returned to his nurses , and Sabina entered a cottage not many
but of churches and monasteries . They and
( To be continued . )
a house of religious women not far distant , and a sort of terra
near by is still named by the townsfolk " The Nuns' Walk . '
pages off , where she remained some time .
Besides being great warriors , the Normans
deacon Paul , informing him of all that she had heard about
were also great builders , not only of castles .
Carmarthen two monasteries , which had each a large church
tion about Lucius from her companion , but in vain : Epirus
THE CROSS .
ecclesiastical .
On reaching the Arch of the Slaves they separated : the poet
From there she secretly sent off a tablet for Lucius to the
By Layman .
Sabina skilfully endeavoured to extract some more informa-
matters .
monasteries , which had each a large church
290
iv.
The Eveish Home of the
The
e Welsh Rome .
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of executable malignities of ungodly image service , abominable
head of Henry VII . It may be that these possibly veracious .
whose family and his were somehow connected , Barlow , an
allowed to fall into ruins . Hardly a stone of either monastery
statements are not found in English histories . Anyhow , nobody
rine's Church . Prince Edward's Chapel . St. Barbara's Chapel .
inquire as to the desirability of Barlow's proposal , but nothing
grandfather lay in a noble tomb , and in short this church was
which , with princely generosity , he suffered to retain an endow-
morant . Before proceeding with the story , we should like to
Henry that St. David's " hath always been esteemed a delicate
On the other hand , he flattened himself that Carmarthen was
from St. David's to Carmarthen . So at the Dissolution the Earl
powerful supporters , and that he gave a good account of himself .
less confusion , and like qualified with everie perverse properties
of Richmond's tomb was removed to St. David's , and that of
Rhys ap Thomas . When , through the influence of Anne Bullen ,
Thomas several times , it may not be amiss to
tion , or perhaps his financial interests , to change the cathedral
apostate friar of Haverfordwest , was chosen to be the first Pro-
whose land it is written -
and finest in all Wales . Here several eminent personages were
make a little discussion here , which , it is hoped , the kindly
preserved ) ; and the magnificent church of the Franciscans was
with Carmarthen . Left it with only a single church - St. Peter's-
the King was started in reference to this church . Barlow reminds
from that time forth . The Bishop of Dover was sent down to
As we are obliged in the course of this
Almost the same may be said of St. Mary's Church , St. " Cathe-
pilgrimages , deceitful pardones and " feigned indulgences , in
the diocese . At the church of the Gray Friars his majesty's
monastic revenues disappeared in the man of the royal cor-
Gray Friars' Church at Carmarthen was one of the largest
Roma semi quantum Dats Menevia tantum .
sketch to mention the name of Sir Rhys ap
It is believed in Wales , on the faith of native
Sir Rhys ap Thomas to St. Peter's , Carmarthen ( both are still
doubts that Sir Rhys was one of Henry's most courageous and
at the battle of Bosworth .
tender' Conscience set down a few facts about the man himself .
buried , including Edmund Tudor , Earl of Richmond , " and Sir
and was the first to place the crown of England upon the
ment of f7 per annum . All else in the way of ecclesiastical and
not so deeply sunk in " pipistrie , " and was almost the centre of
came of it . Somehow it did not suit Bluff King Hal's inclina-
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 2
regretted the loss of their former landlords ( the monks ) . The
historians , that Sir Rhys slew Richard III , with his own hand .
with a
reader will pardon .
A Welsh Hero .
in every way suitable to become the cathedral of the diocese
dolatory , and licentious liberty of dishonest lying , parish
' apel Evan and others . In fact , Henry , when he had finished
estant Bishop of St. David's , a correspondence between him and
feither of the two churches is now to be seen above ground .
ginter of Rome , naturally resembling her mother in shame-
set down a few facts about the man himself .
291 .
without .
Tender Conscience :
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for his faulty . As matters then stood Rhys had only too good
he Queen's choice and used to say openly that her majesty
the Court of Burgundy . As was not unusual in those troubled
of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table . His father , har-
vidow of Henry V. English courtiers of that time scoffed at
vere wise enough to remain silent . Before dismissing them ,
and refined school which the world could then offer , namely ,
crooked Richard , learning or suspecting that there was some-
ank , which , though somewhat odd to English eyes , sat very
solemnly assured the king of his unswerving loyalty , and made
In the meantime he secretly kept up a constant correspondence
ing for certain reasons retired to the Continent with this , his
possessions , found himself , on his return to Wales , one of the
snew not a word of any tongue but their native ( ywregg , and
ains , decked out in their native garb and the insignia of their
youngest son , young Rhys was brought up at the most brilliant
their plans which seemed to be full of promise , when suddenly
him to send his son Griffith to court without delay as a hostage
growing weary of these taunts , Owen sent a message to two of
Brittany , where he remained until the projects of his friends at
and take a solemn oath of allegiance , at the same time directing
his cousins in Wales , begging them to come up and show them-
with him for ever . ' In a letter , dated Carmarthen Castle , he
it once attempted to open a conversation . But , alas ! neither
thing amiss down in Wales , sternly commanded Rhys to appear
is almost one of themselves . Henry , Earl of Richmond , was
diately afterwards made , on oath , a " volunteerie protection "
act with any of his beggarly family or relations . At last .
not many years afterwards , and Rhys , who inherited all their
and Turriff ( in Scotland ) , and also , according to tradition one
selves at court . And they came , two strapping young chief-
Richmond , whom Welsh nobles of princely descent looked upon
Catherine turned to some of the courtiers who happened to be
up his son . ' In order to make assurance doubly' sure he imme-
he grandson of Owen Tudor , who married Catherine de Valois ,
home were fully matured .
ented themselves to the Queen , she seemed much pleased , and
containing the following , among other promises , that " Whoever
nond , in order to avoid falling into Richard's hands , fled to
of Buckingham to bring back Henry and dethrone Richard .
Sir Rhys ap Thomas , of Dynever and Abermarlais , was the
dumb creature's I have ever set " eyes upon . '
most powerful men in the kingdom . In youth the Earl of Rich-
the Welsh leader entered into a confederacy with the Duke
It is not difficult to divine the cause of his friendship for
English nor French could reach their understanding . They
THE CROSS .
nes , both the father and the two elder brothers lost their lives .
acefully upon them . When the young mountaineers pre-
resent and observed : " Truly these be two of the goodliest
suld be ashamed of such a husband if she once came in con-
le most ingenious excuses imaginative for delaying to deliver
no fear that parting with his son would mean parting
direct descendant of Urien Rheged , prince of Gower ( in Wales
the royal exile . Henry's supporters had almost perfected
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He went away , shaking his head and silently resolving to seek a
under the bridge , he lay down on his back , and permitted
Their progress through Wales was all that could have been
Nonconformists of the present day talk as if " conscience " was
Richard the Third's enemies to make their " entrance and irrun-
hoped for . Not only the dependents of Rhys , but Welshmen
resolve with himself to make his entrance and irruption over my
plotter grew painfully anxious . His great trouble was to dis-
Field has been forgotten .
some novelty which had no existence in this wicked world before
certain other respects , proved singularly scrupulous in the
tion over his bellie . " Then he oppose with a light heart and
ill-affected to the state shall dare to land in those parties of
matter of oaths . ' The Abbot's theology did not convince him .
is said to have told him that an oath extracted from him under
followers received their king of Welsh blood with open arms .
bellie . " How long Richard could have been deceived by such
But let us go back for a little to Richmond's landing . While
Poor Rhys , however , who was by no means a moral man in
those in the plot were daily expecting this event , the chief
Mullock Bridge , where the stream was nearly dried up . Getting
better way out of the difficulty . Men change their skies , but not
not be justified in supporting a usurper against his lawful king .
close to Milford , where Sir Rhys ap Thomas and his immediate
took his place in the troon . ' Just think of it ! ' And Welsh-
Wales where I have anie emploiments under your Majestie must
He consulted his old and dear friend , the Abbot of Tallev , who
cover the best means of keeping while breaking - his oath .
mortal terror was not binding , and that in any case he would
This is how Sir Rhys ap Thomas , so the story goes , kept his
at Dale , our hero rode on in advance of them until he reached
voluntarie protestations " one cannot judge , for now events
they entered it ! An , well . This exhibition of the " higher
ollowed fast . Richmond landed the very next year at Dale ,
The Welsh home of the Passionists .
their natures . Train a Welshman in Burgundy and he will be
from every side flocked to their banner .
sath . After receiving the Earl of Richmond and his companions
a Welshman still .
men's memory after the story of his valiant deeds on Bosworth
norality " on the part of our Welsh hero will probably live in
( To be continued . )
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In Thanksgiving .
long suffering .
trace of tubercular disease in her system .
months ago the doctors pronounced that there was not the slightest
E. de M. wishes , in gratitude to Gemma Galgani , to make public
was granted . From that time her sister improved daily , and two
Blessed Gabriel ) of a badly ulcerated neck , from which he had been
symptoms returned . In despair E. de M. invoked the intercession of
and twelve months ago was obliged to undergo a very severe operation ,
Gemma Galgani , made a novena to her , had a Mass said in
the following cure , ' attributed to that holy maiden's intercession . " Her
sister had been suffering from a virulent form of tubercular disease ,
A D. Belfast writes to ask publication for cure ( after a novena
from which she was slowly recovering , when last July all the old
r the graces bestowed on Gemma , and promised publica
Bishop , gave them a warm welcome ,
ning of October returned from their
and assured the success of their mis-
adjoining places . The Rev. Fathers
curry , Mt. Elliott , and all the
long and arduous tour . They are
house , were utilised for the mis-
every parish of his extensive " dio-
his priests in May , and at the begin-
and the reception given them . In
of missions in the archdiocese of
year for missions to be given in
was allotted the northern half of the
work projected by Dr. Duhig and
and Reginald , C.P. , after a series
arranged at the beginning of the
and people , by frequent announce-
highly of the country , its people ,
priests and their curates , heartily
Walkerston , Proserpine , Ravens-
More than once , for want of a hall ,
hampton , Right Rev. Dr. Duhig ,
wood , Hughenden , Winton , Clon-
co-operating with their zealous
the local Masonic Hall , and once the
sions by previously visiting places
the court-house was used . Once
diocese , embracing Townsville ,
dining-room of a wayside public-
Callistus , C.P. ; Alphonsus , C.P. ;
ments and exhortations , and by
Charters Towers , Mackay , Bowen ,
every parish , they say , the parish
Brisbane , began the missionary
cese . To the Passionist Fathers
well pleased with it , and speak
of the missionaries .
church the local hall was used .
active preparations for the coming
Queensland . - The Bishop of Rock-
A mission was given in every
provincial
hurch . When there was no
Australia . - Missions in Northern
Australia .
Missions in Northern
queensland .
church .
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assembled in good numbers to wit-
Every month this visit of the priest
non-Catholics . Following the old
district attached to St. Mary's .
Newport . Solemn High Mass was
we recognise the immense contrast
ness to their deep sense of
Church here , and the Holy Sacrifice
is looked forward to with eager -
tions in honour of the Holy Souls
Catholic tradition , our people
befitting solemnity . It is with the
forth ult. , in St. Mary's , Slow-hill ,
the courtesy of the Manager , who
on the 3rd of November . in the
as is witnessed by their attendance
few Catholics of Ammanford , a
sung , and the Right Rev. Dr.
of the Mass ' is offered up , through
or. and for whom the Holy Sacrifice
were begun on all Souls ' Day with
duty to the dead . In the evening
ng , borne with great faith and edi-
attended in state on Sunday , the
Catholics are earnest and devout ,
he list of the dead to be prayed .
ication , she passed away peacefully
ness , for , while few in numbers . the
vas laid to rest in the little cemetery
and the dead held by Catholics and
annual November celebration that
ng , after the Requiem Mass , she
Church a great attachment to the
Mrs. McGinn-are Catholics , and
Church overnight , and in the Horn-
After a period of very great suffer-
djoining our Church here . We take
many of the Church's cherished
tor ) paid the monthly visit to the
Hedley preached the sermon .
It is with the deepest regret that we
at the Sacraments . ' There is no
his occasion of expressing our
Hall , which is used on week-days
old worn-out tables concerning
record the death of one of our most
expected parishioners . Mrs. Drew .
here is still outside the Catholic
Newport-Dr. John McGinn and
The new Mayor and Mavoress of
The body was brought to the
nidst of her sorrowing family .
will be daily offered , was read .
between the different views of death
the usual ceremonies , and the exer-
The mission was concluded with
rises throughout , were conducted
is not a Catholic , in the " Ivorites '
The Very Rev. Fr. Bernard ( Rec-
St. Mary's . Barberne . - The devo-
for entertainments .
provincia .
by Rev. Fr. Stephen .
doctrines .
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appeared in the local papers . After
Alovsius and Norbert . Deacon and
made them , and for whom the work
The ciborium presented bore a suit-
Basil Fitzherbert . J.P. : A. de
those present were-Mdme . de
A Missioner ? A Passionist ? " And
bert . Miss Lawson . Mrs. Alexander ,
served in the Monastery . Amongst
the presentation , luncheon was
Sub-Deacon , respectively ; whilst
Golden Jubilee . We may say at
his discusses were as appropriate
o'clock on Sunday , Nov. 13th. Fr.
thews . Mrs. Walsh , Miss Fitzher-
of scrimons on Purgatory to crowded
was " What is it to be a Religious ?
Solemn High Mass was sung at 10
where the presentation was made by
was a labour of love and gratitude .
Mass . " the Committee , and others
ments all expressed their regret at
Hilarv. Prov. Consulter , came from
Mr. de Navarro , in an apt and beau-
Highgate to be present at the cere-
able inscription , commemorating
Navarro . Pr. Ch. to His Holiness :
Fr. Bede acted as Master of Cere-
who kindly helped them in their
Major Walsh . Dr. Alexander . At
mony , and preached morning and
tiful speech , a full report of which
the actual presentation of the vest-
Rector was the Celebrant ; Frs.
who contributed to make his Jubilec
the absence of Mrs. Tooley , who
mund's sister ) . the Misses Mat-
Navarro . Mrs. Matthews . ( Fr. Ed-
grateful thanks to all his friends
once that it was a great success .
work , assembled in the Sacristy ,
Fr. Edmund wishes to express his
evening . His three-fold subject
The event of last month was the
Herbert ( Vicar ) preached a course
celebration , of Father Edmund's
Sunday evenings of November , Fr.
as they were eloquent . After the
monies . The Verv Rev. Fr.
stand side by side with other Chris-
matter of Christmas anyway . may
a success .
St. Saviour's . Broadway . Words . -
St. Joseph's . Kichgate . - On the
the occasion .
tian nations .
6 11tho .
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( Feast Jan. 28 ) .
The flight into Egypt
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January , 1912 .
No. 9 .
Vol. II .
hoc .
signo .
ylliscet area .
within the past few months , is one that must command the
ment which sprang into being not a moment too soon . Many ,
for years unchecked , the patient's case may well seem desperate .
she has Iain the victim of a fell disease that has sapped the
disease , of its nature fatal , has been allowed to run its course
sympathies of every decent Catholic and indeed of every
decent person whatever his religious tenets . It is a move-
strength and brought about the ruin of nightier nations than
definite shape and grown into such a force in Ireland
And Ireland is just in the position of such a patient . For years
THE movement against immoral literature , which has taken
will think that it is even somewhat belated . When a
of every decent Catholic and indeed of every
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city in which , such a short time ago , 40,000 English Sunday
people , week by week , and " carry their message of crime and
exploiting crimes of violence and furnishing very full accounts
of all the grossest and most shameful breaches of morality .
the noxious food - and " increase of appetite has grown by what
every newspapers " door , which are ' hawked through the streets
recommendation of cheapness , their circulation is naturally
a clean sweep has already been made of these nuclear produce-
scope . ' The immoral pabulum that is imported into this country
Catholic constitution will enable Ireland to shake herself free
depravity with them . The results upon the morals and mental
the recalcitrant to a sense of their duty . In many of the towns
food reassert itself and have full play . " That remedy is now
land . Vigilance Committees have been formed to interview
are the publications of which the city of Limerick purged
months , become almost national . ' It is widely restricted in its
cry out to the passer-by on that day from the flaring posters at
knowledge . Prints like these and some others of a kindred nature
from Mass . With such advertisement , and with the additional
by raucous newspapers on the Sunday mornings , and are thrust
taste , a false appetite created by well-maintained supplies of
We are the more encouraged in this hope by seeing that the
Cut off supplies , and let the natural appetite for wholesome
won a conspicuously bad pre-eminence : a certain type of weekly
itself so drastically last October . ' Since then the movement
idding insult to injury , generally circulate on Sunday , which
has spread to nearly all the principal cities and towns of Ire-
stable in this respect - the Vigilance Committee , with the aid of
upon our Catholic people at the very church doors as they return
enormous ; they find their way easily into the homes of the
newspaper , which makes a speciality of supplying extended
its local branches , has , in little more than a month , prevailed
pretentious novel . But one class of this pernicious rubbish has
of the malady and recover the full robustness of her health .
moral traffic , and of taking all the measures necessary to bring
enthusiasm of a crusade , and has already , in less than three
may easily be conjectured ; and are , indeed , matter of common
the publications on its Black List . ' This is no bad work in a
reports of divorce cases with every prudent detail possible , of
THE CROSS .
being applied , almost at the eleventh hour : but even so , we may
be thankful and hope that the native vigour of her sound
upon more than half of the newsagents to give a wide berth to
newsagents with a view of inducing them to renounce this im-
by any flaw in her own internal economy : it is an acquired
she-the appetite for the unclean . ' It is not a disease induced
comes in all sorts and shapes , from the cheap postcard to the
And these are not the worst features of such newspapers , which ,
movement just started has assumed all " the " earnestness and
outlook of their readers , and especially of their younger readers ,
ns : and even in Dublin-till recently a veritable Aegean
it fed on . " For this state of things there is but one remedy
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ake an active and earnest part , whether he is officially con-
The naked and unabashed fatuity of this dictum hardly need
papers are bad in their entirety , or that all those who buy them
had they are for the most part purchased for the sale of their
political articles , their football news , and so forth . That does
away with the necessity of individual action . The movement is
hink that the great corporate effort which is being made does
on an average one paper to each family ! Let us hope that before
consideration . The same principle would justify the existence
and it has the United forces of the Catholic clergy and the re-
have been occasionally made for the support given to these papers
pectable lady of the country behind it . But let no Catholic
with something more appropriate than sacred texts and moral
of livelihood of the poor newstents , who offer all must live .
the corrupting of the young and unwary are not worthy of much
these disreputable prints .
But all is carnal business in the rear .
movement , chiefly by parties themselves interested in the sale
one in which every Catholic who is worthy of the name should
be pointed out . Persons whose material existence and welfare
he powerful support of the Hierarchy of Ireland , it has the
The present crusade is already assured of success . It has
( more than a century ago ! ) that " No Sunday shines a Sabbath
As artful sinners cloak the secret sin ,
newspapers of the objectionable sort were distributed weekly :
It is not pretended , of course , by anyone that these news-
are inspired by evil or prurient motives . It has even been " stated
ionable Sunday newspaper of his day , when he complained
Then to ! the painted Monitor is born ,
century and a quarter elapsed since then , and if it is diluted
ssays , Crabbe's words may still serve to describe the policy of
Another remark has been rather commonly made during this
of the pickpocket or the pimp . ' The sooner all such social and
to catering for the lowest tastes and most degrading passions
depend upon the moral degradation of their fellows and upon
on the Press . '
So Moral Essays on his front appear ,
he New Year is much older such publications will be a drug in
not alter the fact that a large proportion of their space is devoted
Whose pious face some sacred texts adorn :
The carnal business has grown and worsened very much in the
To veil with seeming grace the guide within ;
remind us of the lines of George Crabbe on a similarly objec-
moral pests are exterminated the better for society .
the Irish market .
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practical sympathy of most of the public bodies of the country ,
and appetites of the human animal . And the excuses which
is literature - that it is not fair to interfere with the means
and appetites of the human animal .
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blouse falling open at the throat , and a dirty apron only half
the night was once more still . A figure on the bed in the
corner of the attic stirred fretfully , and an impatient arm flung
shops that purvey indecent publications and avoiding them as
elbow , but fell back with a sigh .
two very simple ways : ( i ) by keeping a sharp look out for those
with a preliminary whir-r among its works a clock down in the
then , as the door was thrown open , the fickering light from a
as its peace had been disturbed by the striking of the hour-
fact , to bear a helping hand in the work , which they can do in
on the threshold - an unlovely , clumsy figure with a loose
It is beautifully printed on art paper , profusely illustrated , and
and then , setting the light on a chair beyond the bed , busied
concealing a torn and too short skirt . She came forward ,
shadow . For a moment she paused , looking down at the sleeper ,
support the Catholic weekly and monthly publications , and in-
ducing their friends to do likewise .
a new monthly magazine , issued by the Passionists of Holland .
creak , footsteps halted for a moment on the landing , and
they would avoid plague-spots ; ( 2 ) by doing all they can to
and again in the distance , like a faint echo , a carillon chimed ;
THE CROSS .
sale that surprised even ourselves , is also out of print .
We have received with pleasure the first number of Golgotha ,
nected with it or not . And we ask our readers , in view of this
Well . It's Saturday : we know I'm always late o' Saturdays .
HERE's some milk for ye . Feel better ? '
hand . As though tired with that slight action , he set it down
' I thought you weren't coming again , " he said weakly .
CROSS , and indeed in its general character rather closely re-
Vol. I. of THE CROSS ( bound ) is now out of print , and can
had he had awakened and was watching her
The man on the bed made an effort to prop himself upon his
serself about the room . " Once when she turned round she saw
house rapped out eleven hoarse notes , and then - as sudden
The man shook his head as he took the cup in his shaking
Ris Friend .
is in every respect admirable . ' It is the same price as THE
boomed out far above the others , somewhere near by ;
THE different clocks in the city struck eleven ; a huge bell
career .
So you're awake , " she remarked . " Feelin' better ? "
sembles this magazine . We wish it a long and prosperous
actly shaded candle shot across the ceiling . A woman stood
Feelin' better ? '
clothes back . ' Presently the ' uncarpeted stairs began to
300
So you're awake , " she remarked . "
anger be supplied . Our Christmas Number , which had a
sembles this magazine .
ding the candle with her hand , and peering over into the
no longer be supplied .
Our Christmas Number , which had , a
VERGING SING # SING SING REVIEW -
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illness ; but the refined cast of his wasted features and the
surroundings . Since , with the ready charity of the poor , she
with grew : his unshaven cheeks were drawn and hollow with
He lay with closed eyes , and the woman stood watching him .
had taken on her already overladen shoulders the extra burden
unsteadily beside the light and turned nearly to the wall .
proclaimed his station in life to have been far above his present
back from a broad white forehead , was plentifully streaked
He was nearing middle age : the luxuriant black hair , waving
night have had some if you'd done some honest work " instead
once more as for the hundredth time she gave her question up .
She took up the candle and turned away , carrying the light
tapering delicate hand that lay so inertly on the faded coverlet
She put a kindly but ungentle hand under his shoulder and
riends , " she said slowly . A ruthless laugh came from the
blessed papers and pens . '
lengthening up the wall and across the ceiling . " At the door
hadow in the corner . " Well , " she retorted resentfully , " you
n the morning . I'll come in early . Good-night ! '
Now . you go to sleep , " she added ; " you'll be feelin' better
raised him up .
before her . It sent a huge caricature of her ungainly figure
Come , " she said , " you drink this milk ; I must be going . "
of sitting up here scratch-scratching all day long with your
mystery of her patient , and now she shrugged her shoulders
of " doing " for the strange tenant of the attic , the woman who
released him .
He took it unprotestingly , and tell back again as her hand
stood watching him had puzzled herself many a time over the
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he paused and looked back . " It's a pity you ain't got no
he paused and looked back .
" Here's some milk for ye . Feel better ? "
to know a woman
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keeping with the rotten boards and low attic ceiling of the
nostics , and several cures of it , in Three Partitions " - a jolly
the window stood a low table , with an ink-pot , some pens , and
The moon disappeared again , and he lay back in the darkness .
old companion despite its title : " Confessions of an Opium
friends " of years ago , who would be so strangely out of
unknown French novel ; while " over the tea-cups " there dis-
propped himself up once more and looked about him . Under
bookshelf over the bed , formed the entire furniture of the room .
the strings of their puppet shows , and making each their little
sympathetic chord in this strange heart ; an old herbal and a
world unroll itself before his eyes . ' There went old Burton ,
ng . This then was his " raison d'etre , " the wearing covering
passages to himself , turning the pages as though he was read-
was covered with his minute writing ; from the steady opening
they held the doors . Since he had lacked the strength to fetch
of their friendship - for the present the dog was down , so let
to himself their several authors standing before him . pulling
who had been disheartened . disillusioned , a prev to despair .
French novel or two , whose unknown authors had touched some
with his dreams and visions ; and the sad little heroine of the
Some day , he thought , they would be proud to recall the days
of Melancholy , with all the Kinds , Causes , Symptoms , Prog-
He rushed the papers under his pillow and lay looking up
Eater , " rubbing well-worn covers with " Elia's Essays " ; a
shot a beam of white light through the tiny window . ' He
he had had to say , and , though it was pitch dark , he repeated
vant , so that he might leave his message to the world ; he
rustling of paper as he drew forth a sheaf of manuscript . It
a pile of papers on it-this , with the chair and an improvised
of page after page the only object of his life of loneliness and
dinners . A strange septet-and a strange world of which
them down to read , their owner had the fancy of pictures
at his ' books as the moonlight once more alone across them .
went away down the creating streets the man thought of his
room which had bounded his world for the last few months .
before it fooled them .
among your fellows some day , and you'll have done your work
Oh , my book , " he said caressingly , " you , too , will stand
if you have shown but one polltoon the folly of striving to live
I hadn't the pluck to face it . A life the less means a fool the
THE CROSS .
" I'll have friends then . '
And a lot of good they'll be to ye , " muttered his nurse as
esently his hand stole up under the pillow , and there was a
sentence to the flourish under his name at the end it said what
A tall , shabby , ' brown one stood at the end - " The Anatomy
less-that's all . "
against odds as I have done . ' You'll show them the way out -
it his quips and quotations and quaint conceits ; De Quincey ,
would warn others , would tell them even to throw life off
he went out on to the landing . As the door closed and she
" I'll he will known some day , " answered the weak voice .
work by Wendell Holmes which , secondhand , had cost three
m lie ! Presently the moon shone from behind a cloud , and
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clapped her hands , laughing gleefully , and fashioned yet
settled herself down and pulled out her precious find . Soon
sovered with fine writing - she hid them , holding them tightly
them keep him company in the forms with which his fancy had
boats were gone , the child ran back home . In her sleep that
gathered them up . It meant nothing to her that they were
had met their fate in the swirling waters and all the paper
ordering on the river ; here she stopped , and selecting a break
mile of loose sheets of paper . Oh , that was a treasure ! With
a last effort to call up a vision of his only friends and bid
a dozen or more of the sheets were twisted and folded into
been of a mind to understand its worth ; for her boats had been
long his own book would be greeted as a friend ; would stand
was great fun ! One by one they disappeared : the child
have been even more pleased with her childish work if she had
she tiptced across the room and Deeped in ; in the corner lay a
finding swift disaster where the currents met and eddied . This
narrow street . At the farther end was a plot of waste " land
was a message of despair , whose mission was to lure souls to
others to follow on their fate . ' After a while , when other fleets
ng spied the half open door and peeped in . She saw the bare
Five and garrulous Number Seven . It was all the world the
weariness and weakness weighted his eyes , his tired brain made
in the embankment where she could get near to the water , she
down the creating staircase , out across the yard , and up the
feet and its gallant sailing away to destruction . She would
of them brought him , came the ever joyful thought that are
And the spirit of the author , who had come to understand
while his work floated away on the tide ; and he blessed her ,
window , and the broken chair . The cupboard door stood a jar ;
a quick look over her shoulder she darted forward and hastily
juted and joked the Dictator and the Professor , sweet Number
made of the pages of a great and bad book , whose message
book that was to make his name famous and his memory
his dreams and plans and failures only his book was left - the
had saved the souls he would have ruined .
the fancy to continue up a vision of its author . If so , how would
After he was taken away , a little child at play on the land-
what it was he had tried to do , had stood over her , and watched
their ruin .
man in the attic had known for high on a year and more : while
for her innocence had prevented his evil , and her child hands
His thoughts became confused , and he fell asleep . " Before
beside the best of them : that perchance some other might have
hey picture him ? As a benefactor surely
Lucy M. Curd .
cherished .
His friend .
om with the empty bed in the corner , the little table under the
clothed them . To-night , mingled with the pleasure the memory
ight she laughed again to herself as she dream of her " brave
ape and a fleet of paper boats was sailing down the river .
her under her battered frock , and ran off on her bare feet
re morning he had passed beyond all earthly walking , and of
303 .
rad saved the souls he would have ruined . Lucy M.C.
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sacrifice .
The giving of a great life .
Simeon Stylites on his pillar .
ever open when their voices choose to cry , so sure of his willing ,
anoint their dying frame .
riest of God ? I often think how seldom is his wonderful life
know that his will be there to grasp , so certain that his ear is
ays-which blinds men , and allows those dear faces unheeded
and week . " This is the result of the everyday routine , the
greatest helps on earth . What greater Calvary victim than the
see not in our blindness that their faces are " tortured , white ,
We pass them by ; may , often , though living at our side , we
we can never behold and yet live .
For a cause greater still .
get a dim , heavy notion of such things having been , but the
way , feel its living breathing form . At first we cannot believe
life-to be an incarnation , as it , were , of some lovely spirit that
half seen amidst the crowd , " the crowd of men's selfish desires
ealised by his people . His souls , his children , his little ones .
neans , what it tells to this futile , listless , heedless
in this worthless , ephemeral world of ours .
and satisfactions .
It differs so vastly from all we meet in our daily lives , it
memory means nothing to us beyond the picture of St. Jerome
aithful watching when they are sick and worn !
We so often " pass this way " and never realise
ing no sign-posts , closing its ears to all sounds save the fairy
mistaken - that such greatness , such unselfishness cannot exist
music of its playtime and the siren-voice of sin .
Then one day we meet it , meet it visibly , tangibly on our
They are so accustomed to stretch out their hand in danger and
tream , or , what is worse , they forget , what he suffered and
errible influence of custom - " the bear's hug , " as Stevenson
We hear tales of old heroic saints and ascetic anchorites and
Yet some of us know that the world is full of " souls that are
This is all so usual , so ordinary , so unceasing that they never
in the desert or the thought of the incredible condition of St.
uffers to meet that grasp , to listen to and answer their cries , to
is they are " souls that are half seen amidst the crowd . '
What is this sacrifice ,
This burning , beating thrill-
hourly crucified on some new Calvary , " but Alfred Noges tells
OW few of us know what sacrifice really is , what it
eems to have come as a vision from another land-another
As a supreme instance of this witness our priests . our
world , going on its way to the beckoning of its own will , heel-
" whiten evermore . These gentle souls live out their life
it , cannot absorb the reality of it , and we think we must be
to whiten evermore .
These gentle souls live out their life
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fainty realise that grand " renunciation " by which Tieck
tones of our Misere meet the living . To beum of that priest's
Often many happy joys indeed , profound consolation , may ,
fruitless seeking , the moments of patient , baffled pleading , the
sheltered lives , and we stand against at last-till the sobbing
Does it ever " cross our minds how his youth is stunted for the
Once let this be erased , surely the people . his little ones , would
night he knows that with the dawn other souls will come to him ,
right to the lawful comforts of life , its softening solace , its
latched that garden gate for the last time as " hers , only hers " ?
ter . " But the daily hours of anxiety , the days of nearly .
wearying worries of others who have no claim on his life , but
alone , is a sanctuary too sacred for us to enter : we can only
work . One day we begin to realise that his Te Deum is sung ,
while he is crucified daily . hourly on the altar of sacrifice
the weakness and consequent sadness of old age left untended
even satisfaction ; " let sacred silence meditate that sacred mat-
for God ? What must the care of countless souls involve ?
Divine cause - its eternity .
and lonely in the vineyard of his work
than of those he lays aside and turns the key on ' for ever-his
his shipping sheep-think of this ; and yet as he lies down at
The thought that this is all for God's sake , and for God
says , " can the real entrance on life be properly ' said to begin . '
down when the sorrows and trials invade the sweets of the work
sun and the breeze . He bears the bitter heavy crosses and
almost superhuman in its entirety , its strength , its perfect ,
interests of the youths of this world's life ? How often are
Do not we find the tending of our souls an arduous , engross-
turns his back on .
Indeed the task is an easier one to tell of the joy's he keeps
daytime he has missed - how he leaves the multifarious
or he will seek them out . Sacrifice with the priest of God is
Yet , at that entrance the priest's whole personal life is left-
He not only gives up " dear delights . " but he takes on
awaken out of our cocoon state of existence , out of our wadded .
be overwhelmed with the torrent of their own , thoughts-kept
back by the dam of selfish blindness - and they will echo New-
These are only the minutize among " the great possessions " he
for love of whom he will give that " all " night and day .
sacrifice .
ittle brightening influences , its small but " dear delights
of the sweet mother's face , with its last wistful gaze when he
and for ever .
man's line -
Absolutely alone the priest stands as the greatest form of
Dread office this .
arduous , heavy duties spends long years in study . out of the
As I said , sometimes we meet this " burning sacrifice , " and
sacrifice .
contact with the dead silence of negotiation , the haunting fear for
# Carlyle .
Do we ever think of the broken ties of home , of that vision
ng duty ? Does not the burden of labour sometimes weigh us
nd lonely in the vineyard of his work
www .
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we feel , when our loss is transferred , when the glory of the
of its essence sweet , and we welcome it and hug it to our heart .
sacrifice given from burning love . When the intensity of the
Dear , gentle George Herbert , in his peaceful ' Bemerton par-
delight at another's gain and happiness drowns the little miss
good for others makes gold all else for us . This sacrifice is
Loose as the wind ,
sonage , gives us that wonderful struggle against the sacrificial
and we can almost see the prostrate form with its pulsing sob
peace of discovered life .
call . " Do you know that poem , " The collar , " with the beating
And I replied , ' My Lord .
One fingers long on this witness for God in the world . His
There is something so lovely in the very nature of willing
happiness it brings . He said -
bearer of the torch and staff for the blind and lame .
side by side with this is the hard but noble sacrifice , when
of the human wines against the cage , the rebellious cries and
Deserves his load .
the call , ' seek to turn our eyes from the beckoning hand . '
with the happiness shining through the sweets of sacrifice .
longings for the free and joyful life ?
For we can truly believe the child was gloriously glad in the
a Carmelite church , hearing a celebrated preacher on St.
THE CROSS .
At every word ,
At its call we leave all else and stumble in our haste .
out the reader's heart in eagerness to know the answering cry .
What ? Shall I ever sigh and pine ?
I remember one November afternoon , in the mystic light of
I will abroad ,
This is exquisite , just the Divine call of faint surprise , yet
To suit and serve his need ,
sacrifice of will in life , and he tried to bring home the infinite
loved figure of the cloisters , of our cities and our lanes - this
of remorse , My Lord . It is a verse fraught with tears , but tears
Do you remember the day when you have wanted some-
But as I saved and grew more fierce and wild
Away : take heed :
leave thy cold dispute
Theresa and her selfless life , and he spoke of the necessary
Of what is fit , and not : forsake thy cage ,
He that forbears
offered with eager hearts and hurrying feet .
Then these most perfect lines come as a mystic wave of
Vethought I heard one calling , ' Child ' :
The world is seemed with sacrifice - yes , and willing sacrifice
scarcely chastening sound , My Child ! It seems to tea
My lines and life are free ; free as the road ,
peace-
the doing is hard to do , when we rain would muffle our ears at
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carcely chastening sound , Mr. Child !
Then .
It seems to tear .
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leaves from the Annals .
Arise and follow fast-
Love is the only angel
Self is the only prison
But it leads to light at last .
His way may lie through darkness ,
And when he comes to call thee ,
answer Yes .
Who can bid the gates unroll ;
That can ever bind the soul ;
will ? . When you have won the victory , and carried away the
would suffer , some despot's covet , and by dint of great per-
Edith Pearson .
suasion , and perhaps with force , you have bent another to your
more , and I wondered if there were one amongst us who could
and facts , what is made sacred - and who makes it so ?
We all know the word " sacrifice " is from the Latin sac
thing very much , some concession , in the gain of which another
ust think -were you ever happy ? " He said nothing
sor .
prize-just think-were you ever happy ?
Ignatius Spencer , who , though a man of great
founded by him devolved upon Father
and Ireland .
the task of guiding the destinies of the houses
Passionists in Great Britain .
in Worcestershire .
St. Saviour's ,
Edward the Confessor , according to the record in Domesday
Broadway .
Foundation of
sent from Rome to England in the person of Father Eugene
Broadway is a picturesque village in the Vale of Evesham .
first of these changes was the abandonment of our over-
hand of Providence could be clearly discerned . One of the
Leaves from the Annals of the
him . Accordingly in the summer of 1850 a Visitor-General was
transference of its community to a new foundation at Broadway
After the death of the Ven. Father Dominic
of the Abbot of Pershore . ' So far back as in the reign of
onised house at Woodchester , already referred to , and the
ix .
torelli . Changes forthwith took place , in most of which the
an ecclesiastical benefice , it was in olden days in the gift
of the Abbot of Pershore .
and zeal , seemed hardly equal to the burden laid upon
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of the Broadway mission . During the progress of the building
of founding a Catholic church and mission in that village . The
rict , but with time his ambitious grew . He enlarged the small
which , by trade a shoemaker , had amassed a considerable for-
work was undertaken by the Very Rev. John Austin Birdsall ,
Literature , the Arts and Sciences , but passing occurrences of the
regard being paid to election , which is regulated by the prin-
it shared the fate of other such lands . " The modern ecclesiasti-
vas to establish simply a mission for the Catholics of the dis-
At the dissolution of the monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII .
in the house of a Catholic family named Collet-the head of
to the purpose and programme of this institution :
828 , and who , therefore , may be justly regarded as the founder
to its cultivation .
and opened in 1835 an academy for young men , which became
house originally built by the addition of a wing , brought
prevails , who are desirous of acquiring a speedy and well-
who began the building of the present modest church in May ,
thythms of language and the anomalies of Modern Prosodies .
rounded knowledge of the English , and to others desirous of
the interchange of opinions and the exercise of debate : strict
a Mr. George Taylor ( who died at Bath in 1813 ) for the purpose
students in conjunction with their Masters , wherein not only
President-General of the English Congregation of Benedictines ,
perations , and indeed from some date in 1827 , Mass was said
n a room in the Crown Inn . Father Birdsall's first intention
For particulars apply to Rev. Mr. C. Kirshaw , Broadway ,
tune through a patent pill of his confection - and subsequently
Vorcestershire , or Very Rev. J. Birdsall , Cheltenham .
student , destined for public life , for the department in which he
several members of his Order over from Lansing in Germany ,
day , and the subjects which occupy the public mind , are made
cal history of Broadway begins with the donation of 61,500 by
of general knowledge , frequent conferences are held " by the
mown as " the German College . " The following curious notice
The German College , however , in spite of all the advantages
German College . Broadway . Worcestershire , conducted by
cirles of the late Mr. Thelwall , by which also are resolved the
matter for discussion so as to familiarize the young aspirant to
the gentlemen formerly of Lanspring in Germany .
The French language is taught by a native of France .
Book . Broadway was called the land of St. Mary of Pershore .
Germany , and of those countries in which the German language
from the Laity's Directory of 1836 gives some information as
THE CROSS .
In addition to a classical education , care is taken to fit the
is intended to be placed . For this end , and for the acquisition
" This College is peculiarly recommended to the natives of
learning the German language , particular attention being paid
o Worcester and from Cheltenham to Leamington ; three
" Broadway is a post office village , on the road from Oxford
London coaches pass through daily .
London coaches pass through daily ... ...
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federalism with Therefore you may prepare you get #
paulhe repengeptending for our neighbour .
to the Juliet for the purpose of getting money .
mon for new yearsing , but she enjoyed and commuted by
strong . I. is not those whilst participation .
A. God Well If Growning that it is rightche
from Italy . No today gave we must do themid
& think your forgotten good wife , etc. Many time ,
ear f. Eric Munster
Alyffs record gave an time you on actionstone
preach in the genera in the channel . They gave a thorths
accompanied to their journey .
corgregation homthotology . He is to safeguard at all .
tometric the mother of his
to Ignathy , was spread near it from the chair to the
English . )
from your few I perceive Mathancineaps of arriving up ;
trade one struck him on just no one
Grestt . Sidney Jafris
arrival in England from Italy , encouraging him to preach in
domofiscus , into
the disposition etc . " His not to forget their waste
( Written to Father Louis , three months after that Father's
" the people will higher with a television : They are
a b. He-
facsimile of a letter ( in English ) from Father Dominic .
popu .
l. ac.r.
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church , and preached to the small congregation assembled . The
fact , we began work with fourteen . Protestants , however , in
regular community arrived on the 8th of the following month ,
of the English Benedictines , offered the Broadway house and
nothing more than nominal , if indeed that , and , as a matter of
since sprung up , and are flourishing , within the area of which
manently reside there , and so the house was left in charge of a
Father Jenkins , who had succeeded Father Birdsall as Superior
and were received into the Fold : the number of Catholics in-
the congregation numbered 200 souls , the number of Easter
roundings : an old pair of sandals found in the house seemed
was sent to take formal possession on September 7th , and on the
veritable burden to its possessions , who only looked for an oppor-
tunity to hand the buildings over to some other Religious Order
servant , while one of the Fathers came from Cheltenham , about
lay he was struck with the suitability of the site and its sur-
creased year by year , and in 1857 , seven years after our arrival ,
had died at Broadway in 1837 , at the age of sixty-three , and
( with one short interval ) till a few years ago .
gradually dwindled away : the house and church became a
communicants that year being 124 . Several new missions have
timinished area that now belongs to the original mission the
exched without much up-hill work , as will be seen in the sequel .
The number of Catholics in the mission at that time was
once a month , to celebrate Mass and administer the Sacraments .
grave is still to be seen near the entrance .
the Passionists were about to leave Woodchester , the Very Rev.
that might turn them to account . When it became known that
brated the first Mass ever celebrated by a Passionist in the little
The original founder of the mission , good Abbot Birdsall ,
the surrounding villages : but most of these Catholics were
the church services : many placed themselves under instruction
to give good open of success : negotiations were entered into
and were soon satisfactorily concluded . Father Vincent Grotti
about August 20th , 1850 . When Father Eugene visited Broad-
was buried in the little cemetery attached to the church . His
be the Novitiate of the Province and remained so from that day
Thus matters remained for years : the small congregation
the cross .
end in 1841 . After the break-up of the College , the Benedict-
it offered , failed to attract students , and came to an untimely
converts : it was thought unnecessary that a priest should per-
time Fathers retired to Cheltenham , to a mission already
the Fathers at Broadway had once sole care . And even in the
founded there by Father Birdsall .
following day ( the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady ) cele-
nominally forty , including those scattered over Campden and
Catholics at Broadway , and little apparent prospect of making
church as a new foundation to the Passionists . This took place
good numbers , and even backsliders , began to be attracted t
There were very few
310 .
Catholics still total some hundreds . These results were not
These results were not
dincluded several novices : for Broadway was destined to
Catholics still total some hundreds .
founded there by Father Birdsall . ' There were very
time Fathers retired to Cheltenham ,
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St. Wilfrid's Retreat , Cotton Hall .
which , with the grounds adjoining , were now offered to the
following Sunday took up the work where the Oration Fathers
after the amalgamation Faber and his Brethren , now full-blown
into possession on Friday , December 13th , 1850 , and on the
immortality , and after a year or two its members amalgamated
it was to be the House of Studies for the Province , and was
enlarged the house , and had also built a fine chapel , both of
Oratorians , left Cotton Hall for London , the Oratory being
However this may be , the Congregation had not the seed of
places . During his residence at Cotton , Faber had much
destined for work in the towns and cities rather than in country
Will of God . " is said to have replied that a better name for
he Oratorians , then first introduced into England . Shortly
ft it . Great hopes were entertained for this foundation :
nists ( August , 1850 ) . After some negotiations we entered
have been the " Congregation of the Will of Faber . ' .
north and east by the Weaver Hills , and
Leaves from the Annals .
Churnet in Staffordshire , sheltered on the
cotton Hall .
year ( 1850 ) . In the beautiful valley of the
acres of land surrounding it , was presented to Father Faber
Still another new foundation was made this
St. Wilfrid's ,
what was destined to be a short-lived religious congregation
who gave the spiritual exercises to the community in 1847 , when
# Iain Oakamoor railway station , lies a picturesque spot
gathered around him a number of disciples and established
nucleus of these buildings , known as Cotton Hall , with fourteen
asked by the founder his opinion of the " Congregation of the
within two miles from Alton Towers , and about the same dis-
on which may be seen a cluster of ecclesiastical buildings . The
in as " The Brothers of the Will of God . " Father Dominic ,
by the then Catholic Earl of Shrewsbury . Here Faber
year ( 1850 ) .
11 .
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continental politics , however , ran another war , and , as a con-
the place , together with the amplitude and commodiousness of
ided in England for the prospective exiles . The course of
England , with only forty-one religious to man them : of these
sion of it , made a gratuitous offer of it to our religious , the
Earl of Shrewsbury consenting . St. Wilfrid's is , perhaps ,
land . The double advantage of the solitude and amenity of
bar regarded him as a man of deep thought and wide reading ,
tained in Italy of a general dispersion of religious made the
added under their breath , heart - for heart is the ' spark that
and when others shall have been added . St. Wilfrid's will
good or bad , which will appear later .
acquaintances began to regard him as a mere legal machine .
an anxiety . At the end of this year we had five houses in
ful speaker . His tones were too clearly cold , too slowly mea-
best establishment which the Congregation possesses in Eng-
THE CROSS ,
superiors in that country anxious that asylums should be pro-
the number of missions and retreats given throughout the
cial Chapter . " The Fathers of the Oratory , who were in posses-
hard , unremitting work , and , though still a young man , his
sured to carry conviction ; he lacked enthusiasm , and some
failure ; he never showed the slightest disposition to associate
By Mary T. McKenna ,
pounder of obstruse legal points , the dark , keen-eyed barrister
hrust on us from without . ' The grave fears that were enter-
without heart or sentiment , indifferent alike to love and hate .
Some of our young religious have already been called thither ,
warranted the multiplication of houses that went on . It was
were fit for missionary work . Still there was no falling off in
From a social point of view , Mr. Gleeson was a blank
( To be continued .
these fine things we abandoned it in four years ' time for reasons ,
The Diamond Cave , " etc. , etc.
thus alluded to in the preamble to the Acts of the first Provin-
It was as an unraveller of knotty legal questions , an ex-
In truth there was over-much making of foundations at this
become the seminary of the Province . " Notwithstanding all
kindles enthusiasm .
only twenty-one were priests , not more than fourteen of whom
A Child Guest .
ir reputation of no mean standing . His brother at the
the building , render St. Wilfrid's peculiarly adapted for study .
-ERARD GLERSON , barrister-at-law , rejoiced in a legal
country .
with men of his own age or class . His days were spent in
excelled .
eriod of our history . Nothing in our internal circumstances
though it was a recognised fact he would never make a success
nce , some of our new foundations became a burden and
12
become the seminary of the Province . '
f " His Baunden Duty , " In Heath Meadorus , "
Author of
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what might have been , were it not for a few hasty words and
evening in his sombre dining-room . his thoughts went back to
a child guest .
anger-the one woman he had ever loved , ' or ever would love .
splished style than Terry Cruncher , that he had a distinct
had a distinct leaning for little ones .
issert his authority over her , and intimate to her , after a more
usv. too ambitious , too full of intellectual pride to permit of
views on religious matters . Of course , when married he could
from him like the rest .
to relate , in spite of this last-mentioned fact , Gerard Gleeson
Like many another who has missed what is best in life , he
he girl he loved .
A sarcastic smile curved his lips .
But this opportunity did not arise . ' One evening he was more
trust we shall meet in Heaven . '
She was his sister's only child , and sometimes as he raised
raveless words , but he meant her to be acquainted with his
objection to a wife who was given to " hopping . '
eligion finding a place in his daily life .
picture face , he wondered if she too would fear and shrink
laringly , scoffing than usual , where matters of religion were
much to him : to her they meant everything . He was too
given to prayer , and tried very gently to intimate as much to
an enigma , children shrunk from his presence in fear . Strange
return .
to me , Angie , you must lay aside this exaggerated pity and
view , but she remained obdurate , so he parted from her in
" Do you call yourself a Christian-a Catholic-and yet
equtiful face . Then her blue eyes slashed ominously .
slow to perceive these facts , and many a time , as he sat at
soul which religion alone can give .
concerned .
Astute and keen to the last degree . Gerard Gleeson was not
learn to take things for what they are worth .
He saw first an expression of pain cross Angela Joyce's
quietly . " Go your own way , Gerard ; I will go mine .
On the mantle-shelf of his study stood the photo of a slim ,
He tried to reason with her , to make her see his point of
fairy-like , little girl , his one child relative .
He had seen her shrink and since at some of his taunting ,
speak like that ? " she asked , reproachfully .
from a distance , and knew they feared and disliked him in
He grew cold , unsympathetic , hard . Few sought his com-
" Then I am to choose between God and you , " she said very
a woman's proud defence . Faith and prayer had never been
und his panacea in work , but not that heartfelt peace of
He rather looked down upon the man or woman who was
Not that he made a public parade of his needilation he was
Men of the world have not such keen susceptible as
s eyes from a brief to meet the gaze of the sweet little
When you are married
prayerful young girls , " he laughed .
too reserved , too dignified for that . He only admired
pany , fewer still his friendship .
too reserved , too dignified for that .
vits .
fewer still his friendship . Women regarded him as
been susceptible as
He only admired them .
eligion finding a place in his daily life . " man was
had a distinct leaning for little ones
Men of the world have not such keen so
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and pretty dimpled face . ' She was like her mother , like his
parents , but most of all he dreaded her shrinking from him and
ought to be tired and hungry after such a long journey . '
of some pressing business .
mas , he had promised himself a visit to his sister and her
treaded her proving inconsolable for the loss of her beloved
ome home . She told me I was to be very good and do just as
THE CROSS .
tisliking him as other children did .
with him during her parents absence .
tired tied up in brown paper all day .
a glorified teddy bear on the brief at which he was working .
emptorily to the staid housekeeper .
to me . " the child announced as though repeating a lesson she
She doesn't shrink from me , he thought with a sigh of relief .
No. I am not one scrap hungry , uncle . Nurse got me tea
had been taught .
ing her master's glance .
husband , and twice he had to relinquish the project because
Mammy sent me to be your little girl until daddy and she
dolls' raiment , besprinkle the carpet with sawdust , and " place
on the chilly evening , early in December , when Moira , with
you told me , and that you would love me and be very kind
mother too , and she had a strangely winning manner .
He never dreamed of small Moira paying him a visit , but as
Mavn't I bring my toys in here ? ' she asked tentatively .
self at the fire . '
His apprehensions , however , proved altogether groundless
He had never made the acquaintance of this small , smiling
Although readily undertaking the care of her , the barrister
tim study . " But won't you have something to eat first ; you
ter nurse , arrived smiling and despair .
" There now , uncle , they are all unpacked , " she announced
rown parcel , from which protruded a pair of doll's boots .
No , uncle , I'll get them myself . ' Moira cried , darting from
the study , only to return a minute later with an unsymmetrical
turned as he took in every detail of the graceful little figure
orward , her small pink hand extended in the most friendly
ed to arrangements being made for the child's residence
Mrs. Davis , please bring my niece her toys , " he called per-
was somewhat troubled regarding his niece's welfare . He
Yes , I am your Uncle Gerry , ' , the strong man replied
smilingly .
piece , who lived in a sunny southern town . Twice , at Chris
and a contemplated trip abroad for the recruiting of his health
Are you my Uncle Gerry ? " she asked , coming brightly
dcakes just before I came here , but the dollar must be
" Come little one , " he said caressingly ; " come , warm your
nanner .
She watched Moira with curious even litter the health-rug with
usual the unexpected happened . ' Her father's serious illness
usual the unexpected happened .
" Yes , dear , " the barrister replied , with a glance round his
ter nurse , arrived smiling and despair .
Mrs. Davis looked a skance , but withdrew in silence on mee
Yes , Moira we shall be great friends , "
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with the confidence of a child who had been always used to love
yet it was exceedingly distasteful to him to comply with her
Don't you say no prayers , uncle ? ' cause if you don't know
a child guest .
She jumped quickly to her feet .
ments of his better nature .
request . She noticed his hesitancy , and opening her blue eyes
laddy and mother come home , " she went on in a whisper .
to like him : it would wound her , teach her to distrust him , and
lonely and had no little girl like me to care for you . '
had been confronted with the knottiest of legal questions . He
naughty and cross ; are you , uncle ?
ser hands on his knee , " are you very sad or cross ? " She spoke
very wide asked reproachfully :
engine for me , and helped me to put my dollars to bed . "
deringly .
he locked chambers of his heart , where lay the pent up senti-
Gerard Gleeson was nonplussed , more nonplussed than if he
would put nasty from marks on my forehead , but you aren't
ito his steel-ever even for she crept coyly on to his knees and
traced the lines of care that had already begun to show on his
Yes , Moira , " he said quietly , and drawing her close to him ,
The barrister was silent .
Mother told me to love you very much , because you were
am going to be your own little girl , uncle , until dear
want nurse . '
and kindness , and he felt her innocent eyes penetrate down into
vent to a little tired sigh , she said suddenly :
grandly as she placed a chubby-faced wax doll sitting bolt up-
Mavn't I love you , uncle ? " she asked , as with a tiny hand
Daddy always played with my toys and wound up my brass
Mother told me if I were naughty and cross the bad fairies
nestled her head on his shoulder .
Uncle ! " she said , coming quite close to him and placing
she stroked his firm set jaw .
broad brow .
your prayers I'll teach them to you . I know mine all off . "
issued almost passionately the child's fair brow .
She raised her wondrous blue eyes to the barrister's stern
" I don't know , child , " he answered dreamily .
For some minutes she lay in silent contentment , then giving
He did not answer : his grey eyes were fixed on her won-
go to bed . '
owns on your forehead ? " and with a tiny pink finger she
Perhaps , she noticed his stern lips relax and a moisture come
id not want to refuse the child just when she was beginning
my prayers with you just as I used to with mother . I don't
ight on the fender and perilously near the fire .
No , uncle , don't call nurse , " she objected .
Don't you like my toys ? " she asked almost pleaded .
" Very well , child ; I'll call nurse , " he replied caressingly .
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Uncle ! " she asked sweetly , " what makes those two nasty
face .
Uncle , I am getting sleepy . I want to say my prayers and
" I want to say
No , " uncle , don't call nurse , " she objected . " I want to say
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dispatching New Year's cards and gifts to give particular
attention to her small charge , so little Moira had slipped out
had been allowed the run of the house . Nurse was too busy
Gerry , who had promised to buy her the novelist doll in the big
of taking the little one on a shopping expedition , only to find
eyes very wide open , but she did not wait to handy words with
him , she was far too important for that . She trotted bravely on ,
to the skirt of some passers-by , but always with wide , open
a gaily decorated shop window , or there to put the rough coat
all unseen , through the great front door , in search of Uncle
Papers-by stood to glance wonderingly after her , and one
old gentlemen pinched her rosy cheeks , saying : " Where are
her gone , no one knew where . Lost amid the busy , something
city . Uncle is sure to be waiting somewhere for me , she
eyes searching for one stern face , one tall , square-shouldered
thought , as she trotted gaily forward , scanning the faces of
of some friendly canine .
golden curls peeping coyly from under her crimson hood .
cloaked figure , a confident smile playing about her lips , her
He had come back early from his chambers , with the idea
those she met with an interested air , stopping here to admire
curious servants .
Gleeson's cold heart .
Up one street , down another , over the crossings , very close
had become the light of the household , the idol of Gerard
city streets .
In the hurry and confusion of Yuletide festivities the child
intent on her journey's end .
I'm afraid uncle will have bought the dollar if I don't meet
On she went , never waiting to look behind , a small crimson-
him soon , she mused , and I want to tell him the dollar must have
Moira alone was missing-Moira , the fair-haired child , who
figure .
To meet my uncle , " she answered solemnly , her round , blue
barrister , the staid housekeeper , the frightened nurse , 1
eyes that will shut and open .
you going , my pretty maid ?
They stood in the dim hall a white-faced group . '
The stern .
nurse , the
gate of happiness .
THE CROSS .
for the first time in many years .
depicted on her child face .
The world with all its fame and care had brought him little
listed his pure young heart to God in praise and thanksgiving .
he found the words sticking in his throat as he thought of all
said in the far-distant past at his mother's knee . Sometimes
down at Moira's fair tape . Perhaps , I have missed the golden
joy ; perhaps , after all Angie was right , as he glanced
He could not shook the expression of doubt and wonder
had passed and gone , since as an innocent boy he had
Come , " he said quickly , and knelt down to night prayers
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in the forehead of the Bambino , then creeping back close , very
growing tired and hungry , yet she laughed aloud as she watched
serself ? The lady with the golden hair glanced wonderingly
into the warmth and light of a stately church they went , up
or had she not found the crib and the Infant Jesus all by
be pale , silent flakes chasing each other to the dark earth .
ollowed a lady in black , with a great mass of golden hair .
the little crimson-cloaked " figure . and the child , as if by
small hands , now purple and numb with cold , stretched lovely
It was snowing just like this when little Jesus came . ' Mother
Oh , the lovely little Infant Jesus , " the child whispered
told me all about it ever so long ago , Moira must . Yes , and
uncle didn't ; he said he hadn't time .
lady knelt with reverent air and Moira followed her example .
dered into a stream of light , and for the first time stood still
It was growing dark , and a strange fear sprang up in the
' I fear child , you are lost , ' the lady in black
een my uncle anywhere ? I've been looking for him , oh , so
long and can't find him ' nowhere . "
Moira left her place , and , with much fervour , placed a kiss
the church together .
Her steps were flagging , and her tiny feet numb with cold
holding out her little cold hands to catch the flakes . She was
mother brought me to see the little Jesus in the crib , too , but
vere no longer there , and a smile played about her baby lips ,
quiet side aisle , and right before a straw-roofed crib " the
ind him nowhere , and I'm very cold and hungry .
drew the small crimson-cloaked figure closer to her
instinct , raised to her a small dimpled face .
which the light issued . Little Moira thought for a minute , then
towards the Bambino .
Magn't I kiss the little Jesus ? " she asked softly ,
close to the lady in black , she whispered : " Please , have you
Uncle Gerry is lost , " the child said solemnly .
one , the Child Jesus loves such as you .
First , one snowflake futtered from the grey sky above , then
to be out by yourself an evening like this ?
under her breath , ' drawing nearer and nearer to the crib , her
The lady crossed herself reverently and rose from her
Oh , the lovely white fluffy snow , " the child cried in glue ,
to look around her .
I'm getting so tired and hungry , " she signed . " I do wish
another and another .
him , oh , so long ago . but can't find him nowhere . '
Moira caught hold of the black-gloved hand , and they left
People were passing in and out of a large building from
incle would come quick . I want to go to the fire and warm my
A concerned expression crossed the lady's pale face
The tears that a minute before glistened in her blue eyes
said , as she
hands . '
nild's heart . " Uncle , where are you ? " she cried , as she won-
Where do you live , child ? " she asked . " How do you come
" I live in the big street with uncle , and I came out to look for
The lady in black smiled sweetly as she said : " Yes , little
A CILLED "
" I live in the big street with uncle , and I came a
" I can't
' one , little one , " she said quietly ; " come with me .
me , the Child Jesus loves such as you .i-
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Ioira had so joyously greeted his coming for the past few
without a pause ; then the darkness fell , and the drifting snow
had knelt side by side so long ago . He clasped his hands in
merciful to me , a singer . '
veeks was silent , nothing had been heard of the child , every-
the proud man prayed as he had never prayed before . Prayed
good news might await him there . But , no . The hall where
that God might have mercy on him and send him back the inno-
ame swiftly , silently down . Gerard Gleeson , pale and bag-
gard , turned his steps homeward in the vague hope that some
drew his collar up about his ears .
small voice deep down in his heart , you who have despised and
crowded thoroughfares , stately squares , interminable streets ,
to rise before him , cold and woe-begone .
ago when he had gone to Benediction with Angela Joyce , just
turn to God for consolation .
to please her girlish whim . The church , the music , the prayers
worst happens ? ' , and Moira's sweet little dimpled face seemed
It all seemed strangely familiar to him , the same church , the
He genuflected with revered air and took his place near the
same altar , the same God , he must , as when he and Angela
your part to think that God will hear your prayers , whispered a
a man who has made a resolve , he turned towards the door and
silent supplication , and with bent head and tear-dimmed eyes
thing was as he had left it .
teeth . despair depicted on every line of his stern face . " How
He stoode out into the darkness with bent head and hard-set
On he went with never a thought for self , never a pause , until
sanctuary lamp seemed to focus , and he murmured : " God be
hen turning abruptly , passed into the edifice and softly up
shall I break the news to her mother and delicate father if the
Mr God ! what shall I do , " he muttered between clenched
he came to an unpretentious church in a quiet street .
All during the winter evening they had searched through
need . ' God alone remained .
For the first time in many years Gerard Gleeson felt his heart
His mind involuntarily wondered back to an evening long
returned to him in a strangely vivid fashion . With the air of
No ! " Gerard returned decisively . " I want no dinner this
the nave .
High Altar .
Every human aid seemed to have failed him in his hour of
" Won't you take some dinner , sir ? " " Mrs. Davis queried in
vous tones as she watched her master's action .
features .
wandered from the tabernacle door , where the soft rays from the
cent child he had learnt to love so well . It is presumption on
evening .
He stood for an instant as if to make certain of something ,
III .
outraged Him in the past .
traged Him in the past . He raised his head , and his eyes
to have failed him in his hour of
He raised his head , and his eyes
Won't you take some dinner , sir ? " Mrs. D
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he was close to him , very close , and he was in trouble . Surely
not " refused her supplication . '
had heard of her distinguishing herself in the sphere of social
into whose hands " she has fallen , he must , as he watched with
The detective , in whose hands the search had been placed .
Gerard , I pray for you always , but to-night I shall pray
called men to unite in prayer and thanksgiving over the birth
kidnapping .
God would not refuse to hear her prayer , so good , so pure .
work as the good angel of the poor and suffering . To-night
protect her from harm . '
in black , with coils of dark brown hair , raised her head with a
opened and swallowed her .
Gerard Gleeson heard the bells , watched the laughing ,
He had seen her twice since then , but only at a distance . He
Yes , Angela , pray for me , won't you ? " he pleaded .
soft , indrawn sigh .
of another year .
Someone who was kneeling a short distance from him , a lady
His reverse was broken by a light tap and the brisk entry
New Year's morning dawned bright and clear , as obvious bells
Through the snow troops rich and poor to church and chapel ,
thoughtless groups , despair each minute gripping tighter at his
looked wise , declaring that it was very probably a case of
on their lips kindly greetings , in their eyes the light of lap-
cheeks ; it was Angela , Angela , the white-souled beautiful girl
of Mrs. Davis .
He crossed himself and passed out quickly into the drifting
The very word had sent a cold shiver through Gerard , and
in gentle tones .
dow . Only villains kidnap , and how will sweet , innocent Moira
prayers . I deserve nothing , he thought , but God surely will
he had parted from , because she loved her God better than all
Angela ! ' Angela , ' he whispered .
filled his mind with strange forebodings . ' There is no telling
piness .
She turned on him a glance of wonder , then recognition
pose and general outline .
" Mr little niece , Moira , is lost , lost in the great city streets
No clue to Moira's whereabouts had been gleaned
or you in particular ; is there no other way I can help you ?
he answered in low , sobbing tones .
through the long weary night . It seemed as if the earth had
her safely home to me to-night . Pray that His angels may
" Pray that God may send
her safely home to me to-night .
The blood rushed quickly to his
' Prav for me : I am in trouble , great trouble . '
He bent towards her .
else .
snow .
fare in the hands of such .
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Pray that His angels may
iv.
lawned in her dark eyes . " Gerard , you here ? " she murmured
He started : there was something strangely familiar in her
heart .
ournful eyes the laughing , thoughtless throngs nass his win-
dawned in her dark eyes . "
Gerard , you here ? " she murmured
He had but one hope-Angela's
something strangely familiar in her
fare in the hands of such . ' He had but one hope-Angela's
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through the long wearv night .
He bent towards her . " Angela ! Angela , " he whispered .
lled his mind with strange forebodings .
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I told Tommy I couldn't stay with him long , that you would
be looking for me , " and she parted lovely Gerard's square
card from Angela Joyce , with the inscription in pretty gold
suddenly in his grey eyes as he drew forth a 'dainty New Year's
rs : " May every joy be then throughout the glad New
In an unprecedentedly short time Gerard found himself at
I salver on which reposed a faintly-scented pink envelope .
small boy of about her own years .
have good news for you . '
" I knew you would come , uncle , " Moira said confidently .
game that Aggie used to play with me . '
God ! " echoed the cook , housemaid and Moira's nurse in unison
box of bricks with which he had been playing , and jumped to
claimed in tones of subdued excitement as she held towards him
A messenger has just left this , sir . " the housekeeper pro-
the cross .
irms with a cry of joy . " My own wee Moira-my own wee
Tommy's mother , a gentle-faced ,
his trembling fingers .
is found . '
smiling towards him .
must go to my married sister's ; it is not far .
tears that gathered in her blue eyes .
With trembling fingers he tore the note open , but hope died
has to have some turkey and plum-pudding before he leaves
She was thinking of
Angela to do this , " and he turned the offending card over in
Thank God ! " calculated Mrs. Davis devoutly . " Thank
surrounded by playthings and waited on by a sunny-haired
Gerard Gleeson stopped and caught the child in his strong
Not yet , Tommy dear , " Angela answered : " the gentleman
ews . I am off without delay . ' There is no doubt but the child
inger through his curly locks after a perplexed fashion .
For once Gerard Gleeson cast aside his calm , impressive ex-
expectancy , his dark face a glow with excitement .
golden-haired lady in
In large characters was written on the other side : " Come , I
Mrs. Davis ! " he cried excitedly , " there is good news-good
at last , " she cried on catching sight of him .
What news ? What news , Angie ? " he cried as she came
his feet .
these words to hide the
My heaven ! what a mockery , " he cried ; " ' His not like
black , turned aside for a moment at
" Uncle Gerry ! ' My own Uncle Gerry !
terior and grave vent to the joy in his heart .
Everton Lodge , Angela's residence , his grey eyes shining with
Oh. then it is all right , " Tommy answered resigned ,
There they found little Moira , looking the picture of content ,
follow me ; you have not arrived at your destination yet . V
oira , " he explained as he showed kisses on her small face .
' cause we were playing a game when he came in , just the same
year . '
Good news ! good news . " she laughingly replied .
Are you going to take her away ? " he asked , running his
I have found you .
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What news ?
set jaw . The small boy referred to as Tommy threw aside th
us .
" Come ,
We
set jaw .
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something presidential in your sister finding the child . You
realised , Angie , that you were right and I was wrong .
consent to complete the good work you have begun . '
Gerard Gleeson was nonplussed as he glanced covertly into
I owe her safety and well-being to your prayers ; there was
to turn over a new leaf with the New Year , for I have at length
For one whole minute there was silence . Moira was puzzled
any the lovely doll you promised me ?
ust the doll you like best .
so resisting her winning ways . '
between them fled away at the touch of the magic of Innocerice
Angela drew the barrister aside to explain matters to him .
Gerard Gleeson felt stunned at his own audacity , and Angela's
ate . Moira has taught me a long-forgotten lesson , and I mean
ny sister comes home . " Angela , " he went on solemnly , " I feel
sister had found the child on New Year's Eve .
With a gentle caress . Angela Tove drew the child towards
Certainly , darling , " Angela acquiesced as she kissed the
ested on these two lives broke , and the shadows that had come
Angela's sweet face ; then he said with a tremor in his voice :
Not yet , Moira , the barrister returned , caressingly , " we
The situation was an awkward one , and for one instant
vards them in a subdued state of excitement .
Would to God , she were your aunt , child , that she would
please ? " she cried , raising a pair of pleading eyes to Angela .
orief few months before , leaving them sad and lonely .
Thank you ever so much , " Moira said vehemently : then
And so , with the dawn of the New Year , the cloud that had
head was bent as if in thought .
is little Moira , and narrative for his delectation how this same
rayer would be heard . " she said softly , as Moira came to-
little anxious face .
shall both go to the big toy shop to-morrow , then you can choose
urning to Gerard , she intimated in a stage whisper : " Uncle
it her uncle's words , and stood staring blankly before her
Tommy's little sister , who had winged her fight to heaven a
to be my auntie too .
I have found that out to my cost , " Gerard Gleeson returned
Yes , and Tommy's aunt will dress it for me : won't you ,
smiling . " I don't know how I am going to part with her when
I do believe if no owner had turned up for wee Moira , she
you have brought me joy and happiness with the glad New
" Uncle Gerv ! " she cried , " I forgot to ask you , did you
aunt too . '
ould have always had a home here , " Angela laughed . " There
elling him how her sister had lost just such another little girl
" Tommy . " Moira explained joyously , " your auntie is going
year . '
e , " he smiled , " I have begun to see things in a new light of
Gerry , ' Tommy's aunt is awful nice . ' I want her to be my
r. " Yes , darling , I will be your aunt , " she said softly :
A faint bush rose to Angela's pale cheeks . " I knew
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our the lovely doll you promised me ? "
her .
knew my
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fallen down and adored them .
The Sacred Humanity .
the grove ! The poor Roman depicted Him as the embodiment
presence of his God and conversed with Him . When he fell ,
Humanity of Our Lord : the created human nature
and has ever since shaded him while he has eaten " the bread of
tion .
with his eyes . The most ancient wisdom in the world-that , of
Egypt-looked for Him in the brightness of the sun , till they
ethereal fire , and worshipped it ! The Greek looked for traces
became Jesus , our Saviour , Christ , the anointed priest of crea-
of grace and favour with his Creator , on that morning of our
of Him on sea and plan , on the summit of the mountain and in
darkness , intellectual and moral , spread her wings over him ,
had made images of what he thought He would be , and had
creation in the earthly paradise , he had sensible taken of the
IHE principal devotion of this season is to the Sacred
hipped it ! The Persian sought for Him in the pure and
hen man was created in original innocence , and in a state
led by the Son of God , Who is Himself God , when He
w. " But he has always longest again to see God-even
ness waits for the earth when she turns from the sun ,
of earthly power , even of earthly passion . Everywhere man
ly power , even of earthly passion . Everywhere man
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and Samaria and Galilee , robed as other men , eating and drink-
eauty , but in form of man , nay , Himself verify a man ! " The
conversing with his friends , and in the evening journeying on
of Galileo , and He is God . ' There is a teacher traversing Judea
ledge of God's coming than those of the older law of nature ;
heir mutual love , the Holy Ghost , also a true Person , ever
own divine will to quit the trembling body , for He is the Lord
aloft for its God , had cherished the undying hope in its inner-
maiden-mother . ' There is an infant on a mother's lap , a child
newly created , nor immediately formed of earth , but life des-
THE sacred humanity .
nagnificent prophecy of Isaias : " Behold a virgin shall con-
roceeding from both . He is " God of God . Light of Light . "
Abraham was . I am. " There is a man declared deserving of
wn , and still holds a human soul and body ; the body not
Roman cross , whose own soul waits in sweet attendance on His
governor , and , naked and helpless , nailed hand and foot to a
ceive and bear a son , and his name shall be called Emmanuel "
And He , who is all this , without ceasing to be it , has assumed
a boy playing with other children on the roadside at Nazareth
life eternal which was with the Father hath appeared to us , '
a simple act , is itself the complete and perfect possession of
and prophets of that dispensation had received a clearer know-
tself all possible perfection , and that divine life which though
lrawn to Himself , and taken possession of and made His very
He who took possession of and held that beautiful human
egotten of the Father in the one nature and life with Himself :
it with the lightning at the giving of the Mosaic law , the saints
and this grows more and more distinct till it culminates in the
father and Holy Ghost . He has that divine nature which is
Philip , he that seeth Me seeth the Father also , ' and " Before
our human nature ; with no change to His eternal life . He has
from eternity in God " has been unfolded to the expectant eyes
most heart that some day the heavens would " rain down the
human ancestors , and miraculously bestowed upon Him by
leaving the sepulchre in the earliest dawn of Easter morning ,
intellect , purest of heart , and highest in aspiration had looked
upon , and our hands have handled " ( Ep. St. John i. 1 , 2 )
And now He has come . " The mystery which had been hidden
Which we have seen with our eyes , which we have looked
right angelic form , nor in any form of new and underneath-of
since the day when Sinai was ' crowned with the cloud and
God Omnipotent , the life-giver . Again , there is a living man
ife was , or rather is , the eternal God . He is God the Son , ever
and wondering heart of man . He has come , not in some
Ioha and Omega , the beginning and end of all things . With
(e ... God-with-us ) . From that day all that was brightest in
eternal life .
death by his own people , condemned to death by a Roman
carried in her arms and hurried away to Egypt to save his life .
ending to Him from the beating of Adam's heart through
ing as they , to whom the elements are as rough , who can say .
leigned also to live in time ; He has created for Himself , and
just . '
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of the joy " that no man shall take from us , " and we shall have
there we can lift the veil that lies between the things of sense and
realised the prophecy of Job : " For I know that my Redeemer
sion , " as lightning cometh out of the east , and appeared again
we should love Him and live for Him as though the Sacred
can go to the church and kneel where the ever-burning lamp is
in the west . " . Or we can let hope bear us forward more quickly
own day , when the sight of the Sacred Humanity will be part
liveth , and in the last day I shall rise out of the earth . And
the sign of His presence and the token of His undying love :
Humanity were present with us . And truly He is " not a God
Humanity beneath the sacramental species . Or we can go in
imagination to that great day , the last of the world , and see
spirit , and entering into the light of faith , find the Sacred
no need of the sun nor of the moon to shine in it , " " the Lamb
the Sacred Humanity coming to gather the harvest of its Pas-
is the lamp thereof " : dwelling also on earth till this world
shall break up , in the tabernacles of the Church , the Bridegroom
at the right hand of God , in that wonderful city which " hath
versed word for word and face to face with Him , Who is God .
of our heart , we should act as though we had been so privileged .
than the flight of time , and rest in loving expectation of God's
If such desire be , more than passing fancy , if it be really child
land , where we could have seen the Sacred Humanity , and con-
I shall be clothed again with my skin , and in my flesh I shall
see my God ; whom I myself shall see and my eyes behold . '
afar off . " At any moment we can be in his presence . We
of God . " And now " Jesus Christ yesterday , and to-day ; and
that we had lived in that distant time and in that far off Eastern
with His Bride , and her countless children who have come from
the same for ever . " Now and for ever , the Sacred Humanity
afar and risen up at her side .
THE CROSS .
Placid Waring .
Perhaps we have often wished it had been God's Providence
tom of God , " who , " after He had spoken
them , was taken up into heaven , and sitteth on the right hand
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speaking of the King'd
the road to Emmaus ,
Emmaus . " for forty days appearing to them , and
to them , was taken up
was enough after all to supply the needs of
would not have the King's simulacrum of a
the time , for the Welsh , with few exceptions ,
marthen with only one church . Perhaps , it
religion .
Passionists .
How the New
fared .
parish churches on Sunday morning , for they had only the most
We have seen that Henry VIII . left Car-
my price . It appears , indeed , that at first a good
The Welsh Rome of the
religion at any price .
v.
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into the eighteenth century . It is probable , though not certain ,
during the past forty years read a good deal on the history and
that by doing so they would be adopting a new religion . Their
of occasions . This was the rule in most parts of Wales well
of Abermarlais , who , whatever his creed , was certainly on good
found there . They made a horrified din by rattling their great
even touched Wales , and there is plenty of evidence to show
much perturbed by the behaviour of such worshippers as he
attitude to the Anglican Establishment remains to this hour
that for more than a hundred years afterwards its progress was
when the new Dissenting preachers began to acquire influence ;
many youths would join in the ball-playing which always took
himself brought up a Protestant at Oxford University , writes
being read in Latin convinced them that it was not the Mass .
amongst a people who were left for generations without priests
any presence of going to pray .
wretchedly slow . In fact , the Faith was never rejected by
writing the " Martin Marprelate " pamphlets , and who was
Then , he says , the ministers invented a fashion of reading one
down to fifty years ago or later .
not a word , and they assured the people that this was " the
Catholic Faith and afterwards made a profession of Protes-
Wales " the case was different . The present writer , who has
a horror of the new service , because the mere fact of its not
ground and beat their breasts madly . It was the practice to
wooden beads , and when the minister was consecrating the
what it was in the Tudor days . No doubt some weeklings went
of the Lessons in English , of which their hearers understood
one notable Welshman who was trained up to adult age in the
Sacrament , he tells us , they all prostrated themselves on the
he waist , and carry it about on the way to work and on all sorts
to the middle of Elizabeth's reign . Protestantism had hardly
out the habit of making the sign of the Cross and of saying
the descendants of the Ancient Britons : it simply died out
antiquities of the Principality , is unable to recall the name of
that the public recital of the Rosary ceased about 1730 or 1740 .
visited Carmarthen , attended a service at St. Peter's , and was
who could hide and in some sense protest priests ; in poor " Wild
that the Welsh everywhere , and especially in rural parts , had
from attending the old churches as soon as they came to realise
to the parish church once a year to " save their fines , " and
bably the most notable case will be that of Jones , or Johnes ,
Perry , a Welshman whom Elizabeth caused to be hanged for
late Dr. T. Rees , of Swansea , it is freely admitted that down
value and confused notion of what was going forward . John
Latin Mass , " or the essential part of it . ' Strype , when he
Such being the tender of this unchanging people . ' it will
In the writings of the most extreme Protestants , like the
intism . If any exceptions be found in South Wales , pro-
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 325 .
easily be understood how the great majority of them shrunk
or teachers of any kind . There were great families in England
fasten a string of large , heavy beads over the shoulder or round
place in the churchyard after the Sunday service . Few made
ort night travers to the Blessed Virgin was quite common
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These were young native priests , mostly Jesuits , we believe , who
p Griffith ; and-being forthwith attainted of high treason . He
enrw VIII saw in Sir Rhys' grandson , Rhys ap Griffith , a
own neck and swiftly passed to eternity . Surely there must
him the sympathy of the common people . They circulated all
istance of the Reforming King's inhuman capacity . Greedy
resent day have often been tempted to say that they are not
elonged to Sir Rhys ap Thomas and his heirs . It is another
Velshman can sing . " When Father William Davies was con-
demned to suffer at Carnarvon , no one in the town or district
ossip was started about disloyal plotting on the part of Rhys'
vhole of his large estates , together with 530,000 worth of
lost desirable subject to operate upon , and resolved to repossess
these were the two allegations most calculated to alienate from
ewels , were as a matter of course forfeited to the Crown .
from the Church in any age or any country might feel proud .
narthen in 1633 , was , we may be pretty sure . a Welshman .
Arthur , who was hanged , bowelled and quarterted here at Car-
while praying for the Queen , and declaring that he had no
nd laymen , and those who have studied Welshmen of the
nd Henry showed favour upon him . It may well be asked
ugmented both his wealth and his territorial possessions .
wish to thwart her gracious will , placed the rope around his
mething of an incumbrance to the too tender-hearted monarch .
which Sir Rhys ap Thomas had rendered him , and generously
imself of his father's gifts with rich interest . Soon a lot of
se a multitude of other ladies from time to time , had become
be good in a race which even rarely produces such men . Father
as taken to the Tower of London and there beheaded . The
countrymen , though with hardly a hope of escaping the
had he was a Jesuit and an Irishman , thinking of course that
myrmidons of the Virgin Queen .
lead of hedging and quibbling in Wales among both clerics
lot forget that under Elizabeth , Wales furnished martyrs of
arms with Henry VIII . Jones married a certain lady who ,
THE CROSS .
ad been educated abroad , and who ventured to return to their
ow we find Jones here at all , seeing that ' Abermarlais had
His name almost proves as much . Some of his enemies reported
now saying that he had " consulted against the King's life , "
gain that he " had cursed the king , " and so on .
eioicing , and singing in the hearty manner in which few but a
at the present day have been for the most part recruited from
No . The new State-created Church never appealed to the
One of the priests executed at Cardiff went to the gallows
Nonconformity within the last few generations .
bough he was . Henry VII , was sensible of the immense services
could be forced or brited to hang a priest ; but the martyr ,
Doubtless , in times of severe persecution , there was a good
eart of Wales , and such Welsh adherents as it can count upon
he stuff of which martyrs are made . Nevertheless , we must
sorts of contradictory reports to create prejudice against him ,
recruited from
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vas watering the plants , he heard a familiar voice crying out :
he faithful servant of his family , with her withered hands
o the house for the purpose of calling one of the servants who
voice came , and saw sitting in a corner of the garden Phoebe ,
lay while the young noble was crossing the garden attached
jured up the shapes of lions and hysenas , the beasts of the
reared from the house ; and all his efforts to trace her had been
Lucius , Libyus , and Lois , and his excited imagination con-
misfortune be fell his house and that his father was sent to
prison , she herself was led by force to the palace of Eusebius ,
he had been affectionately attached from childhood : and at
Lucius , Lucius . ' He looked towards the quarter whence the
mphitheatre , and he fancied he saw once more Mount Albanus .
From the day on which I lost you , " she went on . " I have
rearing that on the day of his father's arrest she had disap-
the same time he was surprised that she knew his secret . " Who
sightless eyes the hot tears fell .
for the poor soul .
where with gifts and threats she was urged to tell all she knew
Phoebe , you here ? '
Lucius and the deacon tended the sick man by turns . ' One
never ceased weeping for you . Oh ! that my eyes could see
have escaped alive from Mount Albanus . '
much moved by the blindness of his poor old nurse . In whom
My son ! my son ! " she explained , " I have found you once
From Mount Albanus ! " he explained in astonishment .
and now I can die in peace . The gods be praised that you
stretched out after the manner of the blind . He remembered
more , ' but I cannot see you - I cannot see you . '
worse . In the delirium of his fever he called aloud on
How did you know that I had taken refuge there ? " . He was
that you are blind ? '
She laid her withered and trembling hands affectionately on
he shoulders of the youth , and kissed his tunic , while from her
Eusebius , " was her reply .
broken by tears and subs she told him how on the day that
You blind ? " he cried out , overcome with lively compassion
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
some time in doubt , and then approaching her he said :
Sons of Martyrs .
vent to search for me . " he asked , " at Mount Albanus ? '
He remained
in vain .
How , then , account for her presence now ?
you , now that you are here . ' Still , I have heard your voice ,
LEMENT'S sickness had taken a sudden turn for the
x . '
Eusebius ? " he said .
" They have blinded me , " she answered . ' And in a voice
" Eusebius ? " he said . " Tell me all you know : how is it
Martyrs .
Tell me all you know : how is it
ey have blinded me , " she answered . An
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confederates in her presence . She also watched at night at the
obliged to answer their questions without having time for reflect-
a slave after receiving a strict prohibition against leaving the
new master , believing that she was deaf , spoke freely with his
informers , and thus learned the deceit practised on Clement
respects similar to the original to the great joy of Eusebius .
blows , and Eusebius , who saw that he was only losing his time
with her , would have rid himself of her in one way or another
household , coupled with his natural acuteness , gave him oppor-
to effect his short-sighted plan .
round her neck . ' Orontes was thus enabled to have one in all
with a view to make him reveal the secret of Lucius's hiding
nent ; but days more evil still were in store for her .
injure her master , and she even feigned deafness so as not to be
on Clement the false amulet affirming that it had once belonged
door of the room in which Eusebius used to confer with the
Quintus Marcus , the father of Lucius , died a martyr in the
from Mount Albanus with a shattered leg . He believed that
THE CROSS .
premises or communicating with anyone . She became the nurse
prisoners : in a word , all the means by which Eusebius hoped
parchment by Orontes , the pretended Libyan ; his palming off
Eusebius and his companions at the death of their victim . " Her
affectionately to her . She , therefore , remained in the house as
of the little one , who rewarded her care by her loving attack -
who hoped that by its means the suspicions of Clement would
that he was in the house with them .
ion . This expedient did not save her from ill-treatment and
about the family , and particularly about their riches .
on the Coelimontane Hill , and the subsequent liberation of the
Nothing , however , could induce her to " utter a word that might
be disarmed . But you are safe ; while Eusebius has returned
with the utmost exactness the charm which Chloe used to wear
ferred such great favours . The position which he held in your
place . She discovered all the particulars , the forging of the
tunities for knowing all about the affairs and interests of the
trifling reward . '
she enquired anxiously if Clement was in a place of safety .
and she showed great signs of joy when Lucius informed her
cure an amulet so like the one in the possession of Clement's
Alexander , " she replied , " was in Jason's service in Asia
You are right , " she replied . " The traitor was none other
to Lois ; the scene of the skilfully-contrived capture in the house
than the freedman Alexander , on whom your father had con-
Some member of our household must have
tion originally ?
parents ?
family , and he readily told all he knew for the sake of a
d not his little daughter , who was benefit of her mother , clung
turned traitor .
father that Alexander was not to be
hen your father ransomed him , and so he knew how to copy
phitheatre , and Phoebe was obliged to witness the joy of
But . " asked Lucius . " where did Eusebius get his informa-
I always told my
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trusted , " said Lucius . " But how did they manage to pro-
trusted , " said Lucius .
But how did they manage to pro-
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God willing , farther on my way .
Be it good or ill , be it what you will ,
It needs shall help me on my road ,
Baulked of much desired :
Old Year leaves me tired ,
My rugged way to heaven , please God .
You shall not deceive me .
Here they were interrupted by the deacon Paul , who came to
Bring you scathe or bring you grace ,
Stripped of favourite things I had ,
ing to circumstances assume any garb , and change his guilt
mises . Ah ! I still hear the voice of his little daughter , as in
inform Lucius that the sick man had become suddenly worse ;
Face me with an honest face ,
Yet farther on my road to-day ,
What have you to give me ?
and gestures and voice at pleasure . I assure you that their
Old and New Year .
me to be blinded and then ordered me to be chased off the pre-
brought me here , where I have received much kindness .
New Year coming on apace ,
and so the young noble , after promising the poor blind woman
unconscious in the street , but someone picked me up and
I had brought misfortune into his house , and so he first caused
good Genius who certainly protects the Christians . '
New Year met me somewhat sad :
That he had disappeared , " she replied .
that he would soon return , hastened off to Clement's bedside .
Poor Phoebe , " said Lucius companions .
ing about Clement ? '
He could act any part like a skilful player : he could arenrd-
And about Orontes ?
( To be continued . )
that you are well cared for . But tell me , what were they say -
plan would have succeeded marvellously were it not for the
That he , too , had vanished .
will see
Christina .
her distress she cried out , ' Phoebe , Phoebe . ' I became
Ah ! what a man he was .
SUINS U.L. W.ITT - TW.
stina Rosetti .
" That he , too , had vanished . ' Ah ! what a man he was .
became .
Rosetti .
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sermons was to elicit prayers for the
soul in God's sight and what its sal-
denself packed . The object of the
Father Xavier and three Dominican
usual on such occasions there were
the occasion was the ordination of
" The Harvest of the Earth . " As is
Xavier and Norbert . Friday saw
parish , and a good sum was realized
Thursday . December 21st , when the
and Miss Rombotham . being an ob-
collections throughout the day were
for this most deserving object . A
brethren , and a second ordination
were two High Masses , at midnight
students were raised to the Priest-
the Dominican Priory of Hawkes -
bishop of Birmingham , Dr. Ilsley .
tion was the first performed by Dr.
Peter was the first and sustained the
Archiepiscopal dignity and recep-
thony's Bread " for the poor of the
two of our students and four from
dying singer . The value of the
vard , Staffordshire . This ordina-
very large congregations each even-
ordeal successfully on Sunday even-
ceremonies' began at 8 o'clock on
devoted to the Fund for " St. An-
tion of the Sacred Pallium . The
Preacher at the Midnight Mass .
ject of special admiration . ' There
the arrival of our Dominican
and at no o'clock a.m. Father
took place on Saturday . 23rd.
hood and one received the Sub-
days of Advent . the subject being ,
which was the work of Miss Lawson .
guest the " Rector preached two ser-
special sermon on the occasion was
mons on the second and third Sun-
Diaconate was conferred on Fathers .
Rector was the Celebrant and
Our students have now begun to
y a visit from his Grace the Arch-
Ilsley since his elevation to the
take their turn at preaching . Father
preached at the last Mass on that
corated at Christmas , the Crib ,
ing , the spacious church being
The church was tastefully de-
Provincial
On Sunday . December 17th , the
day by Father Vicar .
Ardoune . Belfast . By special re-
Last month Broadway was honoured .
St. Saviour's . Broadway . Words .
ng , December 3ist .
diaconate .
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whether by taking tickets or by their
preached the sermons at West
ield in the Institute during the
might have been better , but perhaps
abroad in January . Father Vicar
lessly rendered by the choir , Mr.
church , and were addressed by
priate sermon on the Incarnation .
nony , both ritual and music , was
he common opinion that the cere-
Communicants gave practical proof
the weather had a lot to do with it .
Sub-deacon . The music was fault-
those who lend their kind assistance .
The unusually large number of
Father' Columban . The attendance
JEFFEV and IAIN . The Passionists
Bromwich on the occasion of the
Flowers and critics were neatly and
Verv Rev. Father Isidore , Rector of
were represented at the ceremony by
month to preach a course of sermons
of the fervour of the parishioners .
Rev. Father' Camillus and Rev.
innouncing that the Whist Drive
Father Bruno preached an appro-
artistically arranged in the Sanc-
attending at the Institute in person ,
Jones presiding at the organ .
corated for the Christmas Festival .
comparable to anything carried out
he Sacred Pallium at St Chad's
Father Bonaventure leaves this
Cathedral amid the rejoicing of both
Bruno , Rector of Harborne . It was
Father Columban as Deacon and
and especially would we like to
Father Bruno . Rector , assisted by
Mrs. Clarke , for their generosity in
E14 . We thank most sincerely all
We have the greatest pleasure in
with much taste and is admirable
Broadway , and Very Rev. Father
month was an enormous success :
providing the refreshments .
sented a rich , festive appearance .
Ilsley was solemnly invested with
the amount taken was very nearly
thank our kind friends . Mr. and
brated at midnight by Very Rev.
opening of the new tower of the
uary . and the sacred edifice pre-
solemn High Mass was cele-
The Brothers of the Passion held
On Friday , December 8th. Dr.
ill the evening service , when Father
Camillus preached on the " Preroga-
The Crib. which has been erected
even at Westminster Cathedral .
The church was very pretty de-
their monthly meeting in the
Sacrament took place from the Mass
tives of Our Lady . "
church .
L JOITINGS .
vue
331 .
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preached by the Very Rev. Father
particularly fortunate in obtaining
Advent , and , in spite of the incle-
week , opened on the first Sunday of
was present , and all approached the
Stanislaus , of St. Joseph's , High-
have been otherwise , for the elo-
mency of the weather , hardly a
and they have been fraught with
long distances , braving cold , wind ,
and rain to attend ; and it could not
the services of the Rev. Father
endeared himself to all , and for
quence and attractive style of the
Virtues of Christ " was preached
Provincial , and the Very Rev.
four years' term as parish priest .
Father Hilary preached at the ir
Catholic in the parish was absent
Father Celestine , who during his
great success . This year he was
every Advent for the past four years .
on the Sundays of Advent by the
Holy Table . The sermon was
drew the people to the church to
gate . The Mission , which lasted a
Father Stanislaus to Sutton . Much
listen to the sermons , which had evi-
regret is felt in the parish both for
superior of this Retreat . has had
Missions preached in the church
preacher created a magnetism that
from the services . Many even came
numbers of the faithful . After the
Bay . Father Louis sang Midnight
last Mass , ir o'clock , Solemn Bene-
dently a telling effect on the hearts
and consciousness of the hearers .
ferred to Mount , Argus , Dublin , and
Father Stanislaus , whose preaching
pupils in the "Convent of Notre
successful course of sermons on the
nerne Bav. Kent . Father I.ouis .
usual joyous solemnities in Herne
was a feature of the church services .
mas Day a very large congregation
During the month Father Edmund
Dame des Missions , Deal .
diction was given by Father Bruno ,
grave a four days' Retreat to the
At the Midnight Mass on Christ-
Verv Rev. Father Hilary , Second
assisted " hv Father Finbar ( Vicar ) .
Mass , and wished the blessings of
Father Celestine has been trans-
Christmas was observed with the
the holy season to a large congrega-
in design . was visited by large
o'clock Mass .
St. Joseph's , Highgate . - A very
consultor .
and Father Martin .
tion .
suiz .
ITIS UI .
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The presentation in the temple .
lums .
( Hans Memlina .
( Hans Memling .
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hoc .
Miscellaneous .
taken in it in a country which is itself engaged in a hard battle
fight against this evil . The first item which we shall reproduce
inaugurated in Ireland has travelled and how keen the interest
goes to show how far the time of the movement lately
a prominent and influential French review which will be of
interest to our readers and perhaps give them a stimulus in the
as we have come across some notes in the January number of
We make no apology for reverting to the subject of immoral
literature on which we commented in our last issue , particularly
for the purity and integrity of its Catholic heritage . " After
dalen Rock .
mon . By Rev. E. Hill , C.P.
Provincial Jottings .
After Many Years . By Mag-
passionists .
Book Reviews .
vagozzi
On the Feast of the Purifica-
365
366
page .
359
362 .
358
356
Sons of Martyrs . By Rosa
The Welsh
The Welsh Home of the
Martyrs . By Rosa
contents .
addressed envelope .
Literary communications to the Editor . at the same address .
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS . Three Shillinas , post free
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped .
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lavmen act together on the Vigilance Committees : a list of
which had been forwarded to that city . Other cities have
posal of His Grace the Archbishop , the following resolutions ,
and are waging war , with a like strenuousness , against the
nent shown in the reports appearing in some Irish journals
movement display a badge guaranteeing that they sell none
this sermon copies of Catholic-journals are distributed graturi-
circulated by agents entrusted with the charge of preaching
which achieved undeniably good results , the Catholics of Ire-
movement has been set on foot throughout the length and breadth
and propagating the crusade . News-vendors who join in the
churches , the subject of the sermon must be the press . After
seen opened , of all the publications considered dangerous
he return , packet for packet , and without their having even
of the land to purge Ireland of this moral poison . Priests and
which from its funds subsidises those publications that are in
done in this important matter abroad . Under the heading
followed this noble example . Meetings have been held and a
only too favourably with the thinly veiled hostility to the move -
of which are transmitted by the Bishop of Budapest to a sort of
Catholic Union of Auch on the 12th of December , on the pro-
syndicate organised for the defence of the Catholic press ,
need of such assistance .
periodical : " At the meeting of the committee of the diocesan
Press Sunday " he has the following : " In Hungary every
effect on those who read it of making them endeavour to rise
the proscribed publications has been drawn up which is being
to deal with these to the exclusion of the purveyors of
which are under Catholic direction , and from which , therefore ,
And the efforts in the same direction made in France may be
ine might have expected more . It should at least have the
Catholic press of a nation which has good reason to know the
seen from the next item on this subject appearing in the same
The writer in another note tells us something of what is being
of the objectionable publications , and the people are induced
THE CROSS .
hat has so far attended them . It compares , unfortunately ,
bishop appoints in his diocese a Sunday on which , in all the
tously to the faithful , and a collection is taken up , the proceeds
moral press . The Limerick Vigilance Committee secured
his end of leagues , temperance cafes , and all sorts of societies ,
their campaign against interference , and the establishment to
need of a virile and militant Catholicism .
This enthusiastic little description of the campaign certainly
does not minimise the efforts that are being made nor the success
indecencies .
to the full height of the reputation " thus given them in the
334 .
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t , a result of the supposed priest-ridden state of this country .
almost deliberately set ourselves to strengthen his absurd posi-
is doing excellent work . As a plain matter of fact Ireland is
or an assault on individual liberty which would not be tolerated
reartily co-operate , has long been in existence in England , and
DORA'S-Stepmother .
Rule . In a preface he quotes some carefully selected passages
tion . None so blind as those who won't see - or who have a
pamphlet form his charge on the Church of Ireland and Home
almost the last in the field : one can but hope that her long
which she will bring to the work of stamping it out . As yet
These brief notes serve to show that the campaign against vile
political axe to grind . The matter is not worth further com-
pagators , were adopted :
delay in waking up to the existence and the extent of this evil
n which both clergy and lacks of many different denominations
The Protestant Bishop of Ossory has lately published in
not , as some ignorant and insignificant scribblers would have
never to buy such .
ourselves in that utterance , and leaves it to be inferred that we
will be counter-balanced by the warm and sustained enthusiasm
never get used to her , " said Dora to the new house -
hesides looking after Mr. Wainwright's household duties , she
Dora's Stepmother .
By Minnie Mortimer .
of which the members of the committee will become ardent pro-
Because she is sure to be old-fashioned , interfering , and a
prig-and I hate such people . '
of interest . '
. Never to buy under any pretext an objectionable news -
sending . when possible , some article or other item
we have scotched the snake , not killed it . '
The housekeeper coughed , while a swift glance told her that ,
2 . To influence friends , acquaintances , and dependents
from comments made in these pages on his reference to
keeper .
paper .
in more " enlightened " nations . Indeed a similar movement ,
AM sure I hasn't like her a bit , and I'm certain I shall
3 . To contribute to the interest of Catholic journals by
Why not , miss ? '
publications is not by any means confined to Ireland , that it is
ment .
66 .
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something of a character-reader and grasped the disposition
Her brow was usually puckered , her mouth dropped at the
character . She had a quantity of fair hair which , bound in a
ooked like a bush , surrounding a small , oval countenance .
gether juvenile , and spoil not only a pretty face , but her entire
Mrs. Willis read these truths in those blue deeps , for she was
of course , he won't come back alone . I am awfully glad you
suited her . But her hand was so untrained to nattiness that it
what a bad housekeeper I was he soon put an end to my trouble .
had met them .
rave come , Mrs. Willis . When I wrote to father and told him
Have you ever met your stepmother ? " she asked Dora .
is the heavens-often dashed with anger and resentment .
No-and she isn't my stepmother yet , for father has not
pretty coil - or some other becoming fashion-would have
take place abroad . I believe she is English , although he met
Very well , " laughed Mrs. Willis .
of all with whom she came in contact almost as soon as she
I am simply longing to see him - but I don't want her , and ,
exterior .
I believe , " she added naively , " I am going to like you . " In-
arried her . Still , he is engaged , and intends the wedding to
orners , betraying ill-temper , and her eyes-large and as blue
Yes , in about six weeks . '
see a very charming and attractive little woman . '
deed , we shall be great friends . '
breathed of kindness , hidden away under an unpromising
Dora was not a child in years , but her wilfulness was alto-
After they had finished tea . " Something tells me you under-
You must be looking forward to meeting him again "
I am glad to hear it , miss . '
glad of a rest . I will ask Mary to bring some refreshment . "
as father often says ; speak right out : - what do you think
" Yes , you are right . '
Please call me Dora . I like it-and , you see you are not
Let us have tea . " said Dora . " You need not take up any
exactly a servant , so you must do as I say .
My dear young lady , it seems quite out of place in me to
She had grasped the girl's simple , rugged nature , which
There is plenty of room for improvement here , " she
Then , tell me the real truth . ' Don't " beat about the bush . '
of me ? '
THE CRUSS .
duties to-day . I am sure you must be tired , so you will be
her at Nice . '
sight , " and when the dust and ohwe's are swept away I can
express my opinion at all . Remember , I am only your father's
stand me .
housekeeper . '
You do understand me ? '
Is he coming home soon ? "
" I want to talk to you seriously , Mrs. Willis , " she said ,
Really ? "
sub
duties to-day .
glad of a rest .
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flower will blossom forth into a rare garden rose , worthy to
an excuse .
" Talk about a guy , old Fawkes isn't in it . '
For the moment she deemed it wiser not to say any more on
ment .
" Most young ladies are , I believe , ' she replied , by way of
the would find her rather difficult to deal with . Heigho !
tions she intended to give Dora for her benefit and improve-
having carefully thought the matter over , " my Lady Wild-
There's lots of work for me to do . "
' And then , " she solidoquised to herself that evening , ' after
her father's house . ' At present - were he to return home
ect , but in her mind she prepared the gentle admoni-
scheduled .
Dora's stepmother .
Then , if you want me to be your friend you must do exactly
as I tell you . I shall say it all once - only a word at a time ,
from day to day , and when I think it best to speak . '
So I see , said Mrs. Willis quietly .
She laughed .
Are you quite sure of that ? '
How did you know I was self-willed ? '
' Is that all ? " " asked Dora , putting and disappointed .
But you are my friend . '
What do you want them ? " A good scolding ?
Perfectly certain . '
No. you must not do that . I hate being found fault with ,
I like to have all my own way in everything . '
make me feel curious . "
" Do tell me . " pleaded Dora . " you
Mrs. Willis stroked the girl's soft hair .
How ? '
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dust-head . " partly relieved of its rubbish , was now showing
made her a misery to herself , but to everybody else . Her self-
tarefully plucking these weeds of imperfection from about the
nind certain reminiscences of the girl's outbreaks of passion
again when she folded the bedclothes around her . What was
task , but at last things were promising to mend , and the small
good girl at heart , but she had certain faults which not only
whenever she had spoken even the smallest words of advice .
will was most annoying , her temper enough to try the patience
as she surveyed her slim figure in her long mirror one day .
self by a strong tie of affection which , she knew , could not fail
intended for her benefit . It had certainly proved a very up-hill
ense was absolutely exasperating . But Mrs. Willis had been
As she delivered these last words , there fitted through her
unmistakable signs of splendid solidity beneath . Dora was a
only , " holding up a warning finger , " if I hear anyone pass any
to soften , ripen it , and , in the end , bring forth good fruit .
of an angel , and her utter stupidity in grasping plain common-
stybborn plant , and , where it was weakest , had bound it to her-
' Talk about a guy , old Fawkes isn't in it , " explained Dora ,
remarks she had heard .
spoke to me a great deal , and when he had gone she told me
Whatever could have possessed Mrs. Willis to have chosen
such an ill-fitting gown ? '
not afraid of you , Dora , so you may sold away as much a
actually passing in her mind we will arrive at presently .
She smiled as she began to describe herself for the night , and
THE GROSS .
Little into ! " said Mrs Willis , shaking her head .
" And what do you think ? Oh . Thardly know how to tell you !
Hilda's ( my best friend , you know ) brother was there , and he
you look , you will feel inclined -
your friends have seen it and told you how perfectly charming
My head will be simply turned with vanity , " said Dora .
If I did not simply date on you - you
You darling old nuisance ! " she cried , clasping the woman's
a hideous garment ! "
pretty dress .
called on some friends , who , one and all , had admired her
you please . I am quite used to you by this time .
Dora came home that evening proud and happy . She had
waist with both arms .
rude or unkind remark you will have to bear the penalty of my
" To fall upon your neck and keep for icy ! So be it-
That is only your opinion of it , Dora . Presently , when
Who says it is ill-fitting ? " asked a voice .
herself .
when the girl had poured into her ear a list of the lattering
I would absolutely refuse to wear such
wrath ! '
Turning round , Dora perceived the identical Mrs. Willis ,
sweetest of all things -
that he liked me . ' There now ! '
338 .
" There ! What did I tell you ! " explained Mrs. Willis ,
" I.am .
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Dora's stepmother .
quietly . " To-night , when you are more calm , I want you to
She is sure to be ugly and horrid , and I know she will make my
with you during his absence . When I am gone , you will be his
change I have seen in you lately . '
nore . Put the whole thing out of your little head until to-
and grumpy as as stepmother ! '
No , dear , I know that . ' Now , don't upset yourself any
tion . I cannot tell you . Dora . how delighted I am with the
No. I should be quiet ! I mean to be ever so wicked . I'll wear
all my old-fashioned dresses again , and I'll be just as hateful
' But I am not angry with you , ' said Dora , sobbing a fresh .
Let us say no more about it for the present , " she said ,
In bed ? " she asked .
and take your things off , child , for I have something to tell you .
But her ill-humour had arrived Mrs. Willis to the heart .
especially when stepmother arrives . I feel I hate her already .
No , say it now . I am dying to hear it . '
me to my room ; we will then finish our quarrel . '
bitterly .
when you are gone I will be as wilful and wayward as before ,
radiant with excitement .
Dora's face clouded .
went away . '
severity . " I am surprised at you , Dora ! What next ? But go
Flirting already ! " evacuated Mrs. Willis , with mock
How perfectly lovely ! But-but-
headache . "
Well , what is the matter now ? '
Your father is coming home to-morrow . '
The young girl at once went upstairs , but she soon returned ,
Dora entered , crestfallen and wretched .
see it in your face . ' Begin ! '
Hush , dear ! Your father arranged that I should only stay
part , I am quite sorry not to have seen her before I
door .
Come in , " said Mrs. Willis , in answer to a gentle tap at the
Now tell us the news - and I am sure it is good news . I can
Then I shall not satisfy your curiosity , miss . Do as I bid
Hurrah ! '
And I gave it to you ; yes , I know I did . What a beast
right . '
Yes , I could not wait up any longer , dear : I have a sick
This time you are mistaken . Your father will be alone . "
you . "
I am ! '
life a misery , so I'll just give her ' tit for tat , ' so there ,
crv , she threw herself into Mrs. Willis ' arms and sobbed
" I have you to thank for that , " she said , humbly . " But
" Oh , no , no ! .
Then , with a loud
Dora's rosy cheek suddenly became pale .
You must not go ! Please don't ! "
iii .
suppose stepmother is coming , too . ' Rather ! "
little housekeeper , and I am sure you will fill the part to perfect
For my
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" But
Hush , dear !
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Your stenmother accepted his wish , and so I came here to house-
her engagement with him . She told him that she did not wish
keep and take care of you , and to point out to you that your
you clearly . However , as you refuse to believe in me , Dora , I
But Dora shook her head .
that someone might be sent to you to prepare you for her arrival .
supposed enemy is really a friend - a true friend , one who loves
Your father listened to what she had to say , and then asked
her , " continued Mrs. Willis , " your stepmother decided to break
Forgive ! Forgive me ! '
a little while to make a few necessary preparations . We are
must say good-bye to you and leave you alone with your
to make his little Dora unhappy-even by her mere presence .
you bore your own dead mother . '
so proud , so happy . Your father knows all about this , and
riend on earth filled her with sadness and regret .
that is why he is coming home . Of course . I must leave you for
and kissed it fervently .
" Learning from your father his daughter's antipathy towards
tude and repentance .
stepmother . '
' I am so glad you have learnt to love me . Dora . ' she said :
Minnie Mortimer .
Donisthorpe .
Stepmother - so to be in a few days - lifted the tangled head
' If you like you may call me Laura . '
Oh , don't ! " cried Dora , covering her face with her hands .
What is to be my future title then ? " asked the listener ,
Dora bent-her head . The memory of her dearest and best
" She simply thinks it springs from the natural affection which
heart would break . But the tears she shed were tears of grati-
How awful ! ' What must she think of me ? '
Are you glad ? '
For instance , you have a dread of meeting your
father . '
rou steomother-indeed . I will never call you by that name . '
She fell on her knees at the bedside and sobbed as though her
But I don't ! '
My dear child ,
Of course I have .
nuch ? '
You do , Dora , and it is your own sensitiveness which makes
Alone ? " echoed the girl .
Listen ; your stepmother has already heard of your dislike of
it cannot be ! Surely you are not - yes ! yes ! I see it all ! .
How pretty ! "
So would you if you were plagued with
Hush , my dear !
rou unhappy .
assumed - for the sake of convenience . My real name is Laura
she said simply .
her . '
why do you take everything to heart so
with a smile .
" What do you mean ? Oh , no !
" I mean to call you just-mother ,
" Oh so glad , dearest ! But I cannot wait until then to call
to be married next week .
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one , " said the girl , her temper bridling again .
ith a smile . ' Not Mrs. Willis , I hope ? That was only
How awful ! ' What must she think of me ? '
Things are not so bad as they seem .
one . " said the girl . h
4u .
Not Mrs. Willis , I hope ? That was on
temper bridling again .
rappy . Your father knows all about this , an
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for us , so strikingly manifested in His Passion , we may be urged
be-would have very little claim to fellowship with Christ , or
to do something more than usual , in grateful recognition and
Christ is the soul of His body , the Church , through whose
which He has chosen to abide through all time . His Cross is
Jesus' Christ , our surety , or that his heart is waxen so gross
through Lent heedless and thoughtless of the sufferings of
and radically , the recognition , love , worship and service of a
living Person , God's only Son made man . Jesus Christ . Who for
Jesus Christ . By a succession of weekly feasts commemorative
set above the Church , and Her mission on earth is to be the
to the Christian privilege . For true Christianity , the religion
which . He wrought by His sufferings and death should be
of the Catholic Church , is not a mere system or school of nihil-
of His flesh , and of His bones . ' As the soul is the principle of
one of us , for each of us can say with the Apostle : " He loved
open side , and sanctified as His new and visible Body in
us was crucified . He dominates and fills the Church " which
offered and conveyed to men . " We are members of His body ,
reproach from any member of the Church of Christ as to pass
of the bitterest and most painful sufferings endured for us by
our thoughts with deeper intent on the infinite charity of Christ
hath given His life for thee , " and also , " the singer and the
body , fulfilling different functions of life in and through the
various senses and members , so the Sacred Passion of Jesus
It is written : " Forget not the kindness of thv surety , for He
He had purchased with His blood , ' brought forth from His
official witness and mouthpiece of its principles , and the
hallowed organ through the wisdom , grace and salvation
The Evoro or the cross .
nor a systematic round of formal observances , but primarily
unclean teeth from his surety , and he that is of an unthankful
He claims through His Passion a place in the heart of every
central fact of Christianity - the Sacred Passion of our Lord
good , or restrain him from evil . Such a one - if such there
me and delivered Himself for me .
No man nor angel lived .
mind will leave Him that hath delivered him . " Far be such a
Thou art as much His care as if beside
I gesima Sunday ( Feb. 4th ) to the end of Lent , the Church
our Saviour , we are led in His blood-stained footprints along
that the recollection of them has no power to affect him for
URING the season now approaching , that is from Sentna-
sophy , nor a cold , austere code of laws and moral restraints
life in man , and though itself unseen , acts all through the
operation of His boundless Love . At this time especially
special manner directs our serious attention to the great
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which Our Lord Himself , on the night before He suffered ,
reconciled with God in the sacrament of Penance , the words of
the hope of ending the reign of Christ on earth , and disloyal
and permanent fact , for " that is always new , " says St. Leo the
Sacred Passion is not a thing of the past , but an ever-abiding
day to assist at the holy sacrifice of the Altar in which " the
of men , for there is no beauty in Him nor comeliness that
death of the Lord is shown forth , " and its saving efficacy
Apostles' mission of " preaching Christ crucified . " and
in the face of Christ Jesus crucified . Every time a singer is
enacted , for although His enemies cannot again handle Him
service of Catholic worship , and the ' Church invites us day by
according to our needs . The Church continues and fulfils the
interest to men at all times , and are discussed in our own day
which are brought so prominently before us at this season to
in His body on the tree . " The commemoration of His death ,
excite our sympathy for Him Who has borne our sins , and our
among men , " Isaias foretold , " and His form among the sons
shall be given to men in this life . " In Him are
another and very real sense , too , the Passion of Christ is re-
Fierce enemies without pursue Her with unrelenting hate , in
aspirant to notoriety in literature , art , science , or philosophy .
applied to our manifold exigencies and deficiencies . " Thus the
that is never old which produces such abundant fruits . " In
never cease to attack Him through His body , the Church .
Who died to expiate our sins , " Who His own self bore our sins
it to be realized ? These are questions of vital and absorbing
solemnly enjoined on His apostles , is the first and chief
ever , a scandal and foolishness to the sensual and worldly -
did in the days of His flesh . " His village shall be ingenious
minded , to all who have with good will heartened to it , it has
problems of life furnish a happy hunting-ground for every
roughly and scourge Him , and nail Him to the Cross , they
have been so clearly purchased for us by the awful sufferings
God ? What is man ? What is his final destiny and how is
answer is : What am I going to do ?
Christ the highest and most complete revelation " that
we should desire Him . " These are the great abiding facts
perhaps with little recognition and thankfulness - but which
cepts on which she insists , all come from the revelation given
although that Gospel is a hard saying to many , and still , as
absolution look back to and draw their efficacy from Him
Great , " which is always renewing its effects in men's souls , and
members within betray and deny and despite Him even as they
various ministries we , the members , receive of its salutary effects
aid all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge . " What is
of our surety-Jesus Christ . The question for each one to
with as keen activity and as conspicuous failure as ever . The
THE CROSS .
proved the wisdom and the power of God .
ratitude for the rich and exuberant blessings we daily receive
Again , there is in the Sacred Passion of Jesus
The truths of Faith which she proposes , and the moral pre-
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" God so loved the world . '
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He had finished His mission He ascended the Cross willingly
on the throne of the Highest ? " " Nay , he is but a brute for all
to die for men , and as from a pulpit overlooking the world . He
that , " cries another , " a little more highly developed in some
truth . From His Cross He appeals to all men : " I am the
Yes , he is conquering the realms of air , and may he not soon sit
school has followed school and system superseded system , yet
His Blood , and gave His life as testimony to their everlasting
all His virtues into an intensely tragic setting , sealed all with
respects , yet only a brute . " " Let us dig in the lowest strata
human reason and speculation have failed to give anything but
to find him provider that he will enjoy , open out the sewers of
Tennyson sings of them :
humanity for him to allow in . It will pay us , and we shall
touching them . " And Jesus began to do and to teach . " When
only Son on earth as a Man to speak to men face to face . to
Our little systems have their day :
about by every wind of human speculation . He has sent His
They are but broken lights of Thee ,
And Thou , O Lord , art more than they .
O Israel , which promise a new redemption if falling down we
and the sounding watchword Evolution . These be thv eds .
Then we have the dreams of the Scientist and the Socialist
THE CROSS .
Evolution ever climbing after some ideal good ,
But He who made us has not left us in the dust . to be blown
the lightning , put it in harness and yoked it to his chariot ?
What discordant voices are clashing and shrinking in the world
They have their day and cease to be :
in the late of Evolution :
And Reversion ever dragging Evolution in the mud .
created " at regular intervals . Thus , from time immemorial ,
All diseases quench'd by Science , no man , halt or deaf or
Universal ocean softly washing all her warless Isles .
Each has his own solution , and we have new schools of thought
adore them .
heavenly earth and a warless world :
blind ;
But the golden era is long a-dawning , there is many a rift even
Robed in universal harvest up to either pole she smiles ,
This is to be the reign of Science , and Socialism dreams of a
to-day ! " Man is a demi-end . " cries one . " Has he
Stronger ever born of weaker , lastier body , larger mind .
call it . ' Art . '
crowded all His teaching into one magnificent peroration , and
disclose to them their Father in Heaven and His purposes
hopelessly inadequate and unsatisfactory solutions . As
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divinest love , and the malice of enemies with prayer for their
men : " For God so loved the world as to give his only-begotten
so low that the Most High Himself had to stop to abnormal
endurance of the most painful experiences , self-restraint under
to estimate mundane things at their true value , and rightly to
Of all that is high , praiseworthy and best in the nature of man
and power , the jealousies and rivalries and intrigues of men
and nations for pre-eminence . the thirst for gold . " the last for
Maker , that the Son of God has willingly undergone the
He is the splendid model . Patience under the sevent trials ,
value is to be set upon , all man's ambition and striving for place .
in this , that He has spared the guilty , and , through His dear
the most provoking insults , absolute fearlessness of the worst
vitterest and most painful sufferings to redeem and save him ,
Assuredly it is from no mere passing or temporal evil we have
Son's sacrifice , is ever prepared to open His arms and receive
been delivered by the profound and awful sufferings endured
pleasure , the abhorrence of suffering , the oppression of the poor
He had fallen by sin from his original greatness and had sunk
templating it . In the Sacred Passion all " God's disclosures to men
that could be done against Him , encountering fierce hate with
poses man can pursue . He is the great Pattern for all men .
Man is such a noble creature and of such worth before His
selfishness in every form ? Set them down before the Image
gone out in deepest gratitude and love to Jesus Christ ; it has
by Jesus Christ . Moreover , to Christ crucified we must appeal
that a child looking on the crucifix can easily grasp it . yet so
amongst Christians . Next , the wondrous mercy of God appears
Infinite Justice is strikingly shown forth in soaring not His
vast and sublime that the greatest minds lose themselves in con-
of the Crucified we realize with a power , and conviction that
cannot be expressed the immeasurable love of God for all
Only Son , but delivering Him up to such intense and awful
of spirit . '
interpret their meaning . What are we to think about , or what
inspired the most amazing deeds of heroism and self-sacrifice
and for all the answer to all those questions that have puzzled
expression of Truth vouchsafed to men in this life . In the face
Son . " Through this revelation the heart of Christendom has
the wisest , - given too in a medium accessible to all , so simple
THE WORD OF THE CROSS .
nindful of Him ? " Our Crucified Master gives the answer .
reveals the highest ideals of human life , and the nobles pur-
Finally , all through His Passion , our suffering Saviour
firms the experience of the wisest : " All is vanity and vacation
Father , but by Mr. " Here , then , there is given to men once
Wav. and the Truth , and the Life . No man commeth to the
lepths of pain and humiliation to recover him and raise him up ,
of the Crucified . One look on that pale , suffering face con-
he trembling sinner to ' His grace and friendship . Again His
Then we ask with the prophet , " What is man that thou art
meet and are unified . ' It is the highest and most complete
sufferings in expulsion of the sins of men .
sufferings in expulsion of the sins of men .
Then we ask with the prophet , " What is man than
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they might not lose their way in the trackless desert : " He fed
forth the fountains of living water spring up into life ever-
he best of life . " In the Cross of Christ , " says the Angelic
protected from the venomous segments that attacked them . But
darkness is reserved , " as well as from the " wandering stars
obtains strength manfully to fight the battle of life , patience
fully furnished them with all they required , so our Crucified
the last hours of our Master's life , which in spite of the
a brazen figure on which they should steadfastly ' gaze to be
Guide across the wilderness of life . His Cross is our pillar
Jesus Christ . Truth Itself is our Lawgiver , our Teacher , and our
im the admiration of all , the love even unto death of millions ,
forth springs of water that they might not perish ; He set up
across the sea and the desert to the Land of Promise , and boundi-
assion of Jesus Christ all that we need to make the most and
owned Him with unfading glory and honour , have won for
nd have set Him in His rightful place , as the Leader and
en His life for men-these are some of the splendid features
a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night that
ing " clouds tossed by the whirlwinds to whom the mist of
eacher and Pattern of all men . We have thus in the Sacred
Rock which was cloven on the Cross from Whose side gust
body which was broken is our heavenly food , and He is the
went before His chosen people of old in their long journey
Crucifix , and especially during the holy season that is
How wonderful then is the great mystery of our Blessed
journey through life . Of old he went before his people in
of cloud by day and our pillar of fire by night , leading us .
under trial , light in difficulties , courage to despite the censure
the grateful recollection of His sufferings . Even the busiest of
steadily in paths we could not know , keeping us from follow-
o whom the storm of darkness is reserved for ever . " His
doctor , " is the whole art of living well . " As the Almighty
people could afford a few minutes every day before the
approaching , and if such an easy practice were persevered in
able to our Crucified Master and beneficial to ourselves than
of the world , loyalty to conscience and to God , fidelity to
o be preserved from and cured of the bites of the old Serpent .
lasting . On His Cross , too , we must steadfastly gaze both
Master abiding in His Church is ever with His faithful in their
isgrace and agony and humiliation in which He'died , have
hem with bread from heaven , and from the dry rock sent
we have a richer and fuller dispensation of His goodness .
and lay down his cares and burdens sure of finding rest , there he
chief feature of true Christian life , and nothing is more accept-
gifts that How to us from it , to answer our every want , and
it would be attended by the happiest effects . There one can come
for all He has done and suffered , ' and for the rich and manifold
supply our every need ?
Saviour's Passion ! How much gratitude do we not owe Him
rigiveness , above all , sublime unselfishness in joyfully giving
Devotion to the Sacred Passion has ever been considered the
THE CRUSS .
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tained from the Holy See for these Fathers to elect
General Chapter held in SS. John and Paul's , Rome , in April ,
storm that was then raging in England as a consequence of the
Lord at seeing a new tempest raised in this kingdom against
anniversary of the death of Ven. Father Dominic , the founder of
rational existence in the countries it colonies . So in the
Provincial falling on the shoulders of Father Eugene Martorelli
referring to " the affliction of every faithful minister of the
the Province ) all the new Superiors were elected , the office of
an able man who , in his short time in England , had done much ,
1851 , a decree was made erecting the five English houses to-
canonical Superiors and to make the decrees considered
gether with the one house founded by Ven. Father Dominic in
and the Vice-Superiors of the new Province to the
first Provincial Chapter , permission having been ob-
is he was to do much more in the course of his long life , to
Cotton Hall , and next day ( by a strange coincidence the second
re-establishment of the Hierarchy . Father Eugene cannot help
high time to give them a canonical
necessary for the well-being of the Province . The
sort is given it , a Religious Order like ours has no separate
status : in other words , to erect them
Chapter itself , there are one or two interesting echoes of the
General in England , was empowered to provoke the Superiors
Hyde ( London - and it was considered
Broadway . Sutton . Cotton Hall : and The
Belgium into a province to be entitled the Anglo-Belgian Pro-
the Passionists in England-at Aston .
In the letter convoking this Chapter and in the acts of the
with canonically elected superiors . Until " Home Rule " of this
Leaves from the Annals of the
There were now ( 1851 ) five houses of
and Ireland .
First Provincial .
Passionists in Great Britain .
into a distinct and independent province of the Order
chapter .
rengthen and develop the Order in these countries .
nce of St. Joseph . " Father Eugene Martorelli , the Visitor-
x.
rmet on the 26th of August in St. Wilfrid's Retreat .
and independent province of the Order
leaves from the Annals .
Stanislaus Curran , C.P.
good can be done either for oneself or for others . ' There
duty , and the spirit of self-sacrifice without which no lasting
alone one learns the highest wisdom : how to live and - how to
die .
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by this strange black-habited , bare-footed figure . Father Rev.
for this purpose , he fared forth into the village in habit and
ard , who seems to have preserved his childhood till very late
sandals - the first Passionist that had so appeared in those parts .
and with the daily pressing duties of the religious life . The
laved quite unusual ability and fact in dealing with his charges .
feel in our heart at the sight of so great an evil . " And one of
and march before him in professional order through the village
When he came to Broadway his first anxiety was to find out the
existence . On the 30th of January of this year , however ,
or four years he had been employed in the instruction of chil-
necessitated by the passing of the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill and
and other English-speaking countries .
streets . The children entered into his humour with zest and
He had come from our house at Woodchester , where for three
low to reconcile pastoral work with the work of the missions
rounded by a crowd of children attracted and perhaps amused
large of parishes unless in exceptional circumstances . These
fourteen had attended Mass or given any evidence of their
ess remarkable than the garments it displaced and new family'd
in his kindly , social way , and then made them form into ranks
he highly excited state of Protestant emotion in which Eng-
andals : but the clerical dress ordered to be worn was scarcely
observed of wearing the religious habit in public : a change
ent to Broadway and appointed Vice-Rector and parish priest
Church . Indeed great is the sadness and great the sorrow we
his Chapter . By their rule Passionists are not supposed to take
although three months had passed since our arrival there only
side the fold . Resolving to make a house to house visitation
lifficulty , however , was surmounted , and the regulations made
to excellent as to be adopted afterwards when our Fathers
made for boots and broadcloth instead of the rough habit and
of which we had then recently taken charge
undertook kindred labours in the United States of America
hire , there were said to be forty Catholics , but
Another more important matter had to be legislated for in
dren and of converts in the Christian Doctrine and had dis-
ircumstances existed in England , and it was a nice question
may not be without interest . In the very large
in this and other matters for the guidance of our ministry were
The story of the evangelisation of one parish
the chaste spouse of Jesus Christ , our Mother the Catholic
parochial district of Broadway , in Worcester-
THE CRUSS .
scattered Catholics and to sound the dispositions of those out-
He had not gone far on his way when he found himself sur-
A Village .
apostie .
the decrees passed in the Chapter abolished the custom hitherto
as it was had a look of venerable antiquity .
r. Bernard O'Loughlin , a young and zealous priest , was
life , saw at once his opportunity . He spoke to the children ,
found herself at the time . ' Provision was , therefore ,
348 .
is it was had a look of venerable antiquity .
and found herself at the time .
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FR. Eugene Martorelli .
tines at the " German College , " Broadway , which had now
Hanford returned it and made a gift of the whole sum , on con-
great ceremony , and on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed
in possession of the necessary funds , Father Bernard himself
drew up the plans of his school-house , and on May 16th , four
opened and blessed in presence of a great concourse of people
up men he could find in the village , and , before the sun set , had
Virgin in the following September the building was solemnly
instalments of 6 100 , but on receiving the first instalment Mr.
the ground cleared and prepared for the foundations . A few
days afterwards ( May 22nd ) the foundation stone was laid with
gentleman named Hanford , a former student of the Benedict-
is after his arrival at Broadway , gathered all the labour-
that the school should be carried on in perpetuity . Once
our Retreat . The 6,000 was to be paid back in yearly
Leaves from the Annals .
humour .
stories , they were dismissed to their homes in high good
with their parents and the villagers generally .
He at first tried begging for funds in the neighbourhood , but
large in his Passionist habit , and on every occasion was escorted
achieved a huge popularity , not only with the little ones , but
treated by their " general " to an address well favoured with
Thereafter Father Bernard frequently appeared in the vil-
were joined by many of their companions on their march . In
which he undertook to do without any expense to the Retra .
His next move was to build a school for his young friends ,
strong convoy of children , with the result that he soon
failing in this he obtained a loan of 6,300 from a Catholic
burse the army arrived at the monastery where , after being
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the first Rector of St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , and died
him . would answer the objections and give the Catho-
ion and interest . The popularity of these instructions did not
by carrying the cross " ( at the head of the procession ) . Paken-
he schoolrooms to give instructions on the truths of holy Faith
and , nearly every evening , a packed house listened with atten-
in our Broadway house , stood quietly by , taking part in the
ecome a lay brother among the Passionists , degraded himself
onvert , who was at that time making his retreat for ordination
Bible and other books of reference on a table before
luminous by frequent flashes of humour . One of Father Ber-
ning , Archbishop of Westminster .
wards to become well-known as Father Paul Marv. He was
sionist . Father Osmund Maguire , succeeded Father Paul Mary
so , on the Sunday , Wednesday , and Friday evenings he used
which of course the supposed parson was well prepared .
ask questions or to state their difficulties with regard to the
son for the time being and propose the usual Protestant obiec-
nard's favourite devices to keep up interest was a controversial
sort of apologize : at other times those present were invited to
amusement of the people , giving hard knocks . " for
Dialogue , his interlocutor being another John Walsh , a clever
magnificent Retreat there .
Once , it is said , curiosity to see what was going on got the bet-
afterwards to become known to all the world as Cardinal Man-
rish lay brother , who would assume the role of Protestant par-
Father Bernard turned his attention to their elders . He was
determined to increase , if he could , his small flock of forty souls .
stand out . Of one , a Worcestershire newspaper , reporting the
Faith , and the clear and telling replies given were made more
ew words " on the ground that he was not a priest . He was
here six years later in the odour of sanctity . Another recent
Sometimes a homely lecture awaited the audience , sometimes a
travesties of Catholic teaching . Father Bernard , with the
not only instructive but amusing , a great many cared to come ,
uniform for the rough habit of the Passionist , and was after-
Pakenham as Rector of Mount Argus , and built the present
THE CROSS .
earchers in the schools . One of their sons , who became a Pas-
crowds present on that day two persons of especially eminence
teously invited to take Brother John's place , but as courteously
abate with time , for one never knew what form they would take .
Having thus consulted for the interests of the children .
who had come from all the surrounding country . Among the
to all who cared to come . And as the instructions were made
ter of the real Protestant parson of the village , who was cour-
ceremony , said , with the bitterness characteristic of that time -
The Honourable Charles Reginald Pakenham , who has lately
tions against the Church and patronize the common Protestant
am , then a recent convert , had indeed put off his guardsman's
A Mr. Maguire , of Howth , and his wife were installed as
declined .
eremony and joining in the prayers , but refusing to say " a
lic point of view , occasionally also , " to the great
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leaves from the Annals .
many of the things we prayed for were obtained . I now regret
and in the number of unlooked-for conversions . In less than a
Ullathorne , the Bishop of Birmingham , he established in the
my negligence in not marking them down as they occurred , but
late Heart of Mary for the conversion of sinners . Great , and
year Father Bernard could note down ( August 26th , 1854 )
indeed beyond hope , were the effects that followed , both in the
" Thanks and praise to God and to His ever Blessed Mother .
This good priest did not depend on work alone for the suc-
necessity of prayer , and , therefore , with the approval of Dr.
underful increase of fervour among the Catholics of the place
our book ( the " Status animarum ' ) is a sufficient record , as they
arish ( 1853 ) a branch of the Archconfraternity of the Immacu-
his ministry in Broadway . He fully recognised the
FR. Bernard O'Loughlin .
we shall see in the sequel .
children on the school rolls .
ligion . '
As a matter of fact , five years after Father Bernard's coming
( To be continued . )
them bravely faced poverty and reproach for the sake of Re-
Having so far succeeded in Broadway Father Bernard turned
Blessed Virgin Mary . ... Many were prayed for who had
and they fearlessly laid aside all human respect and many of
tions with regard to the Catholic faith . Our prayers were heard
to a fervent congregation of two hundred , and there were sixty
o Broadway the forty ( chiefly ) nominal Catholics had increased
his attention to the neighbouring villages - with what fortune
are all the fruits not of preaching . Sec. , but of prayer to the
early speaking , the courage to follow up their convic-
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Subsequently , at Clontarf , all who bore the standard were slain
woven a raven-banner under which Sigurd went into battle .
Since on that night the host of Sigurd met
had become a Christian at the instigation of the monarch Olaf
Until the brine was heavy in his beard .
She wore it , nor might any know the web .
While yet he lived , and now that he be dead
In battle , and the rune of it be this :
perished by the two swords swung by Murrough , prince of the
Shall live , but whose 'er may bear it dies . '
Set said for that great hosting of Clontarf .
A web upon her room , and many months
return to his ancestral gods , with whose assistance she had
The banner was , but Sigurd put it by :
Because of Grani , and because of Gram-
as Edna had foretold : Signed then carried it himself , and
I would not break my oath . " But Edna spoke :
Hung shield , and winged helm , and bright sword
A wizard banner , so thou shalt go safe
for the Hosting .
With skin of seal , of other , and of deer-
How Earl Sigurd chose him his Gods
The wide sea whiten in the north-west wind
But now she spoke to Sigurd , and she said :
The son of Hlodver , but some other one . '
At feast , and on the morrow in the dawn
Edna , the child of Dearbhall , and she wore
Tryggusson : his mother . however , prevailed upon him to
tain events recorded in Viking Saga . ' Signed , Prince of Orkney ,
The feasting-hall , where high upon the wall
Now by the aid of Odin and the Norns
If so , thou art not Sigurd , Edna's child ,
There Sigurd's mother sat her at her room .
He before whom this banner may be borne
With read and many wild-fowl . " and the seats
Oh son , there was another of old time ,
Sigurd , the bone of Fafnir , who went safe
Dalcassians . I
Oh mother . Olay made me come to Christ ,
Wrought as a raven , with all wondrous does ,
Wilt thou refuse the work the mother wrought ?
His wizard horse and sword : so I have woven
The doorstone of the stronghold , and he saw
With sea-grass , while the feasting board was spread
Then left the threshold , and he went within
To quit the aid of Odin and the Norns ,
( FOREWORD . The following poem is founded upon cer-
Sigurd , the son of Hhodver , stood upon
" When was the Christ the God of warring hosts :
Of Sieurd's hosting , and the floors were strewn
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For torches , and he made a skald to sing .
So he took up his tympan , and he sang :
But when they had drunk deeply , when the hall
Went round , and warm blood mounted in their hearts .
So took , and hung the banner by his chair-
With mighty riot , and the doors made fast
No longer ! " But a wailing blast of wind
May not avail ; but be not angry thou
To stir the banner , when it seemed the five
And shook the banner .
Burst open the broad doors , and beat upon
The cross of Christ . for under his command
Against the wind , and everv hearthstone stirred ,
Great Odin , Thor , and all Valhalla's host
So Sigurd and the host of Sigurd slept .
Through the wide doorway blew the north-west wind
They sat them to the feast , and overhead
Odin and Thor , with all Valhalla's host ,
Earl Sigurd . " said the skald . " why sittest thou
Blazoned with the baleful bike .
The host was now at hand , who entered in
Shall Brian offer battle , against whom
Beneath the raven ? Rather should it be
Upon the son of Hhodver came a fell
Be with us in the battle , wherever
Of baneful Sigurd .
The host of Sigurd follow after Christ
Would beat and flutter with his wings for flight .
Son of Brian he the hate
The rafters rang with uproar , while the mead
And violent anger , who arose and drew
The sword to swear with him , and thus they swore :
The swearing host , and blew the torches out
There fell on all the heaviness of mead-
Sea and sun shall bleach the bones
At what I sing : it is but Christ who speaks . "
And Sigurd would not vex her ancient heart
Of stone-cold Sigurd .
Black and bitter he the weird
of sight :
EAKL SIGURD .
And the doors made fast ,
an pilibin .
For his banner shall not thrive ,
Blood upon the yellow beard
This bike may beat his wings . for from this day
Scattered in the sea-sweet stones .
Of Sigurd :
The sword , and made the host rise up , and draw
Of Sigurd :
Was darkened in the dusk , then Sigurd called
Of Sigurd :
Bear twin blades to break the brain
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hope again . " No ! instinctively almost , we provide for resili-
otherwise , but how many of them are content to rest in it ?
authors and poets , harassed by critics incompetent or
makes it look as though it were left in man's own hands , at
some kind of soft place to fall on when knocked down .
aigns ; and , there is no denying that , while the fire of youth
burns within us . this is a very inspiring sort of attitude .
the common-sense of mankind , for we no longer fall " never to
but to fall in good spirits . '
attention of others besides " the children of this world . "
is an achievement which for its success demands that one have
Dives , yet he commonly goes to pieces on the rocks in spite .
soft place for a fall is often the last thing to enter our economy .
form in which the law of reprisals appears ! All of which
Life , not without reason , is often likened unto a tumble down
I have had too long an experience of the inability of the
Browning with gentle sarcasm make soft the ground for
when malicious , and no amount of goose criticism shall make
and soft spots . The lesson of poor Wolsey has taken hold of
stumbling sometimes . But " to fall in good spirits " - ah ! that
me lift a heel against what waddles behind it . " Thus did
least in the natural order , to provide for his own commensations
but impossible , injunction of Epictetus .
for the high place to stand , he provides for the soft place to
lest we fall " is our ordinary , way of setting out on our cam-
tottering mortals , yet headlong they plunge to the strongest pit
THE CROSS .
but a tougher frame for the next knock seems to be the chief
Why , life is full of talks , so full that it would seem that
in spite of it all . Aye , more , with energetic hands they pile up
human goose to do other than cable when benevolent . and his
How to manage the nice matter of compensation for loss , the
But alas ! man's awkwardness for the business makes half his
ence and resurrection . ' As enterprisingly as the wise man seeks
the rocks to fall on .
The Soft Place .
That was the effort of Mohammed to provide a soft spot for
where said that " the business of life is not to succeed
at the " well-to-do , " there is in them a wisdom well worth the
none but the utterly callous can pass through it without
of it .
nill with little provision against the boulders . Indeed caught
THAT philosopher of good cheer-Stevenson - has some-
Passing over the soft impeachment his words seem to hurt
"0 , ye merchants , ye all cheat ! Therefore give almost
woes .
fall .
burn all our bridges behind us , to refuse to take any " need
lough many a teacher point many a way to break the fall of
know only this-never to fail or fall . ' It is the inspiring ,
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not rather have the consciousness on his dying bed of having
seen a little " soft , " if you like to call it so , in his dealings
lying head . But why the restless living head , as it goes along ,
It is for " the evil day , " the hour when man " fails , " that he
have thy cloak also : and whoever shall force thee to go one
to you love your enemies , do good to those that hate you . '
Impearled with his own sad tears ,
s directly providing , and nothing that his suspicious eye can
nile , go with him other two : give to him that asketh of thee ,
also to eight : for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the
the soft place .
slows of life no student of life can make out . For who would
hint conveyed that it were a pity indeed that " the children of
one who had found perhaps the softest pillow earth offers for a
to seldom provides itself with such soft refuge from the hard
To bear up Calvary ! .
Impact man's fruitless years ,
brother's feet , that ensures the weights and pitfalls for our-
earth . " But a Greater than he has said the same thing , but in
selves ! And yet how old is that great law " do unto others as
and from him that would borrow of thee , turn not away . I say
discern in all time's store , save the treasure thus laid up in other
you would they should do unto you ! '
ight " should leave that first principle of wisdom so largely to
remory of hard words , by habit , spoken , and of hard deeds ,
says the poet with some touch of inspiration in his lines .
eceive you , etc . And if any man take away they coat , let him
Ecclesiastes not only says , " Cast they bread upon the waters .
If I had guessed - if I had dreamed
naking friends , even of the "mann of iniquity , " and the
made the cross myself , whose weight
What wonder that the unjust steward was commended for
the politicians and " children of this world " ?
lives , seems to avail for that .
Was later laid on me ,
in the confession :
adds another of these truth-tellers , and then , with frightful
other people to carry , rockpiles to catch some troublesome
by habit , done ?
The troubles of life in pitiless waves
The weight was meant for me ,
frankness , even in a poet , uncovers the root of the whole matter
Till he walks on a pavement of past misdeeds
I shall die lamented , for I have made many happy . " said
I would have built a lighter cross
" Make unto yourselves friends that when you fail they may
with sinners like himself , than to have to die with the depressing
ir thou shall find it , " etc. , but , " Give a portion to seven , and
That is the secret of it , no doubt . It is making crosses for
a more emphatic and significant manner :
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perhaps were Welshmen born , but some
Martyrs " for the belief that Ferrar was a victim of religious
did not die for religion he was not a martyr . ' There appears
thus spoken of is Robert Ferrar , a Yorkshireman , who for
Mary . He escaped execution the first time owing to the con-
Can anyone produce documentary proof that a single man or
tender heart for the footsteps that tread near , with a tear at
o be no better authority than Foxe's notorious " Book of
in its defence , Protestant controversialists
hand for rogues and vagabonds , but in return it entities us , if
t down as " nothing short of loving one's fellow men . " It
be glad to see corrected if any of them are open to dispute :
has been too often exposed to call for further comment here .
Here are a few facts about Robert Ferrar which we should
esolved the divine diplomacy to its finest point when he wrote
Thus " Faith and Experience hold our hands through the rough
sersecution , and Foxe's ingenuity in manufacturing martyrs
surnt at Carmarthen by order of Bloody Mary . " The person
woman in Wales ever thought or spoke of Ferrar as a party :
last , would do well to light his way among them by this flame
some years before his death was Bishop of St. David's . " If he
leads " in the ranks of angels too ! ' Isn't that the more cogent
into everlasting dwellings . '
are went to reply , " None of the martyrs .
showed his faith in Protestantism by dying
mammon of inquiry that when you fail they may receive you
until Foxe's book had been before the public for many years ?
THE CROSS .
WHEN reminded that no Welshman ever
Carmarthen as it is and once was .
Passionists .
Apou Ben Adam with the help of the poet Leigh Hunt ,
offered in Wales . We know that a Protestant Bishop was
each occasion , first under Edward VI , and again under Queen
ways and indicate " the soft place " wherein , when we fall , we
reason why mortal man , who must mingle with the angels at
sides , we falter and founder and fall .
nay find a means of rising . " Make to yourselves friends of the
Protestant .
By Layman .
That entails our being " soft " persons if you will , with a
supposed .
we will , to the " soft " spots , when on life's story , Hinty hill
Martyr .
of love ?
1 . Bishop Ferrar was twice tried , and condemned to death or
Simon Satchell .
The Eveish Rome of the
vi .
suffered in Wales .
The
may find a means of rising-
a burden from the
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One can easily imagine that Young and his thievish associates
child , of turning round and putting his little boy on the head
stirrups , of unseemly conduct during the christening of his
or robbing St. David's shrine . It is more than likely that
been some other influence besides his religion to mark him out
the truth in a more or less distorted form : but his account of the
second trial . It is conceivable that Foxe may sometimes tell
woman , " Gwraig Will Gach " ( wife of Red Willie ) , was burned
this represents the belief which prevailed down here at the time
facie improbable that the authorities , having at hand so many
during the Sunday service , and of scores of like delinquencies .
the fish , of having used a strange kind of saddle with Scotch
religion there used to be a tradition that Ferrar was executed
likely enough that some questions of religion were raised at the
Ferrar on the far western coast of Pembrokeshire had there not
turbulent spirits to avell , would have hunted out poor Robert
as a victim . The improbability is increased when we remem-
his daring plans for plundering the Chapter and the See was
town to a much later time . Ferrar suffered in 1555 , and in
would doubtless have compressed his ruin in any event , it is
accused of having stood on the sea shore whistling to bring in
to say seditious , addresses to the mob stirred up disaffection
in London and the large cities . On the other hand , it is primarily
not be sorry to get rid of a man like Latimer , whose fierv. not
There was one serious item in the list of " crimes " laid to his
of St. David's , who , having been thwarted by the Bishop in
of the execution . It seems , however , to be a mistaken notion .
Although Young was the real author of Ferrar's death , and
transcript of a good shorthand writer's notes .
Among a few old families that always clung to the Catholic
One can well imagine that the executive under Mary would
heard to swear repeatedly that he would never rest until he got
charge at the first trial , viz. , that " he had connived at Popery '
4 . Dozens of the charges preferred against Ferrar at both
from the fact that Elizabeth on coming to the throne made him
665 , more than a hundred years afterwards , we find that a
prosecutor on both occasions was Yonge , or Young . Precentor
ncommon penalty for serious crimes in this part of the country
2 . The frame of the charges against Ferrar and his venomous
King Edward , is said to have recanted under Mary : but that
in the diocese .
Edward's rather unexpected death .
his party well understood his knavish tricks may be inferred
before was that he " connived at Popery . '
rial is unmistakable . It reads exactly like the
rials look childish and unmeaning in our day . He was
Bishop of Bangor .
fusion and the changes of public affairs that followed on
3 . Young , who was an ardent Protestant under the Protestant
Ferrar out of his bishopric .
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 357
ber that this was the man whose greatest offence a year or two
The burning proves nothing . Death by burning was a not
before was that he " connived at Popery's
t Carmarthen for having murdered her husband .
357
Death by burning was a not
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undone through associating with men worse than himself . ' It
Willis to learn that the first five or six Protestant Bishops of
fate , is largely a matter of speculation : for almost every docu-
honest , and fearless . Like many others in all ages , he was
many ways what would be called " an odd man . " but the
One need not go beyond Protestant writers like Bronne
robbers , forgers . malignant liars , and capable of almost any
no doubt , with a definite purpose . The stories which were then
ascertain , an honest man as worldly men go . He was in
little we know is consistent with the belief that he was truthful .
irculated by the Protestant party in England have within the
At carrying Jesus , you would so the their plant
unholy desires , but the one passion which burned more fiercely
the term , but it looks as if he were a man who would have gone
mation period in South Wales have been long ago destroyed
Your pitying hand caress'd them ; and between
information , so largely coloured by prejudice , is almost all
which has here been said about Ferrar , his character and his
St. David's were all , or nearly all , unmitigated rascals -church
thing of an exception . He was probably , so far as we can
to death . if necessary , for any principle or theory to which he
may well be doubted that he was a martyr in Foxe's sense of
in them than all others was a thirst for plunder-plundering
THE CROSS .
ment and every scrap of original information about the Refor-
and transferring their own misdeeds to Ferrar's shoulders .
ricked . ' Like their " Supreme Head . " they were filled with
last century or two come back to Wales , and this secondhand
Happy those turtle-doves that went , my Queen ,
customs among the Nonconformists of Wales . )
the Church more especially .
had once given adherence .
On the Feast of the Purification .
With you to the Temple-tho' to death they went .
hat is available to Welsh people at the present day .
The turns you took with Joseph ( favour'd Saint ! )
Our souls to the true Temple . ' Offer'd so ,
And hold to your Heart their bosoms' silver sheen
endeavoured to escape public odium by spreading such reports
But cherish more my sister sweet , and me .
To give their little lives . And well , I weren ,
For He whom you presented on this day
Carry within your Heart , and all the way ,
They cannot perish - no , nor parted be ;
At the same time the reader will do well to remember that all
villainy . Most members of their Chapters were equally
gives an extremely interesting account of the survival of old Catholic
Edward Hill , C.P.
In this foul gang Verrar appears to us to stand out as some-
( The concluding article of this series , which will appear in our next
From " Mariae Corolla . '
Whom you present His own must ever know .
could they have known , they had been full content
358
villainy .
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Eric. Mark Trevor's father and he had been associated in
When Mrs. Trevor heard my name I thought she would have
farford's Mills remained firm through years and change ,
seated outside the small cottage that served as parochial house
and it was to Father Serene that Jack turned for advice and
is horrible ! You see Rosalind had only mentioned me as Jack
when he and Jack Harford were schoolboys together at Eton
Catholic doctrines , and then when Rosalind went to her mother
fainted . Then she told how her husband and my father were
Catholic . The friendship between himself and the owner of
Edward Sereine had been destined by his people to become
priest asked after a pause . The two men had dined and were
in the busy mining village of Malstron . " When you began
Mills . Richard Harford was an old man , wealthy and ecoen-
ing village on the east coast . '
course of Rosalind herself , and I promised to inquire into
affair right . It is horrified ! '
for the holidays I went to Langley-on-Sea . It is a small fish-
Mrs. Errington was my host's cousin and a Catholic . The two
been drinking heavily . The man ought to be a Catholic . I
ind , and I asked her to marry me . She refused . '
She was governess to Mrs. Errington's orphan children , and
I met Rosalind Trevor at a house where I was visiting .
Do you mind stating the whole case again . Jack ? " the
1 Protestant clergyman , but his theological studies made him a
and so you will find , Jack . '
both employed by my grand uncle . the owner of Harford's
Yes . Well , you see I'm not bigotted . and I thought of
hort of one of the miracles your Church speaks of can set this
On account of your religion , you said ? '
I am very sorry . ' " Father Serene thought of the days
vent out and he threw it aside , and replaced the cigar in his
ack struck a match preparatory to lighting a cigar . It
That my father had murdered her husband . Oh. Ned , it
Not all things , " the young man said bitterly . " I
After Many Years .
As well Australia as anywhere else . '
our story . I was thinking of one of the miners here who has
' It is sad . " the priest corrected , " and there is a great deal of
hear . '
u- " the priest smiled , and Jack continued , " and , of
And Mrs. Trevor told you - " the priest hesitated .
sets most things right ,
jack Harford made an important and discontent gesture .
66MINE , " Father Severne began ,
ympathy in the trouble that had come upon him .
ds and I were good friends , and I saw a good deal of Rosa-
case .
dress in the world . And you are going to Australia ? '
Nothing .
by in the trouble that had come upon him .
After Many
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managed to differ over the wages paid to the workers , and the
unounced that my father was to be his heir , but the two
band lived he would probably have benefited largely at
Mark " Trevor was found shot dead on an infrequented path
ransferring a sum of money to Mrs. Trevor . ' Had her hus-
management . I suppose my father resorted this . At any rate ,
lder man declared his intention of bestowing the property on
Mark Trevor , who knew a great deal about the mills and their
THE CROSS .
I have said good-bye to Rosalind . It was the only thing to do
as they gained the road .
she refused absolutely to take any money of mine . ' You are a
a marriage between Rosalind and me . One couldn't urge her .
down the sharp incline that almost faced it a horse and wagon
elonging to my father . '
murderer . He was shocked when told of the murder , and
know horses , you don't .
came furiously .
Keep back , keep back , for God's
Richard Harford's death . I tried to explain this to her : but
co-religionist . Couldn't you think of a plan ?
is partner's business knowledge . The old man had always
My mother was dead at this time , and I
The priest considered .
soon after the tragedy , and the entire estate passed to me , and
by a small bare patch of ground from the public road , and
eading from the mills to his home , and near him was a pistol
usiness , and my grand-uncle attributed his financial success to
The general opinion seems to have been that my father was the
was accidental ? '
I don't know ; but she would listen to no words concerning
no premeditation ? '
' Would Mrs. Trevor not see that at the worst there had been
except - . Father Serene , I must find out some way of
The priest ran as he spoke .
You'll only hinder . I tell you . I
And there was no explanation - no idea that Trevor's death ,
ently supposed that my father was guilty , and no further
There's a sharp turn and a stone
" There were other circumstances - I need not go into them .
was merely a child .
uffering from heart disease . Rosalind never knew of all
and wagon from someone .
I'm afraid not .
Leave it to me . Ned .
a long minority left me a wealthy man . '
wall - . We must stop the horse . '
" Well ? " Father Severne said .
this .
" No. Of course I have made inquiries . ' The people evi-
opped down dead . The doctor of the place knew he was
Jack Harford pushed him aside
man , Stephen Dare , the miner !
My God ! " Father Serene gasped . " It is that wretched
sake ! "
inquiries were made .
The common little cottage was separated
. I was taken away from the place , and
dropped down dead .
rought up by my mother's kindred . ' My grand-uncle died
" He must have taken the horse
She would suspect and-
sprang to his feet .
60 .
man , Stephen Dare , the miner ! He must have taken the horse
She would suspect and - " The priest
suffering from heart disease .
was merely a child . I was taken away from the place , and
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in various lifestyles .
being has met death at your hands . '
" I'm afraid you are , " the doctor said .
man once-that's what set me drinking .
The priest ran as he spoke .
nurse forward .
the room where Dare lay .
" Well . I want you to do a bit of writing
" Am I going to die ? " he asked bluntly .
The doctor procured writing material ,
exactly either : but 'tis a terrible thing to
the doctor was waiting in the hall when the priest came out of
By the end of an hour his priestly duties were performed , and
" I'll have another look at him , " Doctor Grey said , and the
and Father Serene was in attendance on him immediately .
A couple of hours after the poor miner asked for a priest ,
iner put an inquiry when the medical examination was over .
know that a human
for me . I killed a
I didn't mean it .
and motioned the
After many years .
Isn't he one of your flock ? '
in later , the doctor remarked .
The priest nodded .
into the priest's house .
doctor was in attendance immediately , and the man was carried
heavily for a long time , and is no condition to bear a hard
' There are no external injuries to speak of , ' the medical
crouched in the heavy cart , to the ground with a dull thud . A
very long . And you had better see to him , Father . I'll look
knock . I rather fancy it is a case for you , Father Sererue .
a high wall , and the shock brought the drunken man , who stood
Which of the two men stopped the runaway is still unknown .
nan said after his examination , ' but Dare has been drinking
horse came to a sudden stand within half-dozen yards of
He'll recover consciousness before
" I'll send a nurse in . He'll recover consciousness before
" I'll send a nurse in .
561 .
raryism .
361 .
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alternating between hope and fear : the fever never left him ,
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
of Eusebius ; or he taught her the doctrine of the Saviour , thus
saving truths of faith . The deacon Paul gave shelter to several
to recompense her for the physical light which she had lost .
In his infancy she had nourished him with the milk of her
blind women , but Phoebe was the only pagan among them .
often talked with Phoebe about what she had heard in the house
incident . Clement's sickness kept its inhabitants in suspense ,
A tablet from the villa of the Oleanders apprised Lucius
In the deacon's house the days passed without any fresh
Sons of Martyrs .
sts , and now he was happy to nourish her soul with the
xi .
rup to her new and strange horizons of spiritual light
times it would seem as if the end was near . Lucius
of Mr. Trevor's death caused his . That's all . '
groom ended with " What of miracles , " Jack ? '
THE CROSS .
Magdalen Rock .
me against infaming the hands , though both he and young
it going . I could talk a bit in those days , and liked the
picked up a pistol belonging to Mr. Harford - he had happened
was Irish-but I did not bother about church of any kind .
Trevor . He was a Catholic , and once or twice he cautioned
Dare's death , for Jack was determined to have no doubts on
be visited by Jack Harford and Rosalind Trevor . Mrs. Trevor
nurse affixed their signatures , and despite the opinion of the
applause my speeches won . One of the managers was a Mr.
Church . " The ceremony was , naturally enough , performed by
taken when I met Mr. Trevor , and I attacked him about
man's nephew . He , the nephew , wasn't very strong ; the shock
ceremony did not take place till more than a year after poor
the pistol down-and ran away . Several circumstances made it
Father Severne , whose words of congratulation to the bride-
Dare dictated . " I should have been a Catholic-my mother
reforms . He answered me , shortly , and I pulled out the pistol .
look like as if the deed had been done by Mr. Harford , the old
had given her consent to the marriage of the pair , but that
Stephen wrote his name with difficulty , and the doctor and
to leave his desk in the office unlocked . I had a drop of drink
362 .
" Now , my man , ' he said .
Catholic doctrine in his mind when he entered the Catholic
man of medicine . Dare lived for several days-long enough to
" It was a hand in Harford's Mills in Sulchester , " Stephen
It went off , all of a sudden , and the man fell dead . I threw
ere was some dissatisfaction among the workers , and I k
rford admitted there were grievances . One evening
of Mr. Trevor's death caused his . That's ' all ,
reforms . He answered me shortly , and I pulled out the past
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and fountains which adorned it made it a delightful place of
to be deceived by Orontes , the pretended Libyan the
property to the boatman had been fulfilled . " Priscilla , a
letter to say nothing about the melancholy death of Timus ;
soul was very ill . Lucius and Clement were present at the
by order of Sabina , and that his desire to give a share of his
to have the removal effected , and he assured the young men
no peace when he thought how easily he had allowed himself
the Via Nementana , not far from the villa of Phaon . Its
ceremony ; and soon after they took leave of the deacon and
re would reserve the sad piece of news till such time as Clement
hem since they had parted . Lucius , however , thought it
thought it well to hasten on the baptism of Phoebe . as the hoor
he had acquired in the school of Christ to restrain himself from
listed Lucius , who was sitting beside his bed .
and administered .
the state of the sick man , had sent him certain herbs gathered
impostor was dead , Clement had need of all the virtue which
by herself , with instructions as to how they should be infused
its presence was descrating . The good deacon Paul offered
flowers with which it was laid out , and the beauty of the statues
would be better able to hear it . The latter could give himself
racing against him as often as he called to mind the misery he
expecting them .
pleasant position , the abundance and variety of the plants and
that he gradually grew better ; and at length one night recog-
His father will soon go to him .
Clement now improved daily , and in their joy at being
together , the two young men told each other what had be fallen
had caused .
The Villa extended a considerable distance by the Anio along
in a place of safety . '
of his senses .
The sick man would have
Now , the body must be removed from the cemetery which
your hiding-place ? '
that his money and other valuable had been placed in safety
thought must be how to get well . "
Has he not returned to his father ? "
The sick man received so much benefit from these remedies
young girl in the household of the noble matron , on learning
And Linus ? '
Linus , too , is in a safe place . " replied Lucius ,
SONS OF MANI.
that it would be carried out as soon as possible . He also
" Lucius , is it possible . " he asked in a tone of surprise
ingled with tenderness , " that you are here ? "
I am here , Clement , " replied his friend . " Be quiet ; we are
I will tell you later , " was the answer . " Now , your only
His father will go .
A sudden swoon deprived him .
" But how is it , " inquired the sick man , " that you have left
said more , but he was unable .
scceeded to the Villa of the Oleanders , where Sabina was
gled with tenderness , " that you are here ? "
" Be quiet ; we are
Lucius , is it possible , " he asked in a tone
363
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ter faxen hair was confined by a circlet of silver ; her eyes
Priscilla making weather , in which modest violets and bright-
approaching , which stopped as soon as it came to where I was ,
sloured roses " were entwined with hyacinths and starry
Mrs. Before her a fountain of white marble , around whose
veak and ailing on account of the life of hardship she had
vere bright and lively ; and her whole being , even to her voice ,
ranches in the brilliant sunshine cast fantastic shadows shaped
complexion was fair , with a touch of colour on the cheeks ;
everything that could make its residents comfortable , was a
like arabesques upon the ground . On one side the temple
birds sang sweetly in the trees and bushes , and the songs of
beauty and grace of her countenance . Before , she had been
he winding paths . The house , besides being provided with
One day Sabina sat spinning in a shady recess beneath some
had spoken to me , when all at once I saw a galley slowly
the labourers who tilled the ground came floating on the air ;
is beautiful as the flowers which she held in her hands . ' Her
clear as crystal . The elms formed a kind of temple , and their
Two men seized me and funny me into the bottom of the boat ,
reacefulness of her new abode , the forces of her youthful nature
which was soft and melodious , was in perfect harmony with the
gem of architecture ; and it was embellished with rare marbles ,
drink maiden-hair ferns and roses grew , sent up a jet of water
grew stronger day by day .
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gathering some coloured pebbles of which a fisherman's son
where , disregarding my shrieks , they bound me hand and foot .
The boat pushed off , and I lay full of terror where they had
ed ; but now , happy in the affection of Sabina and in the
he ocean until we at length landed at a place where there were
ine paintings , and other artistic objects of great price .
opened on a walk flanked by oleanders . ' Beside her sat
rafted to them by a light breeze which had sprung up ; the
cast me , until an old man until my bonds with a good-
were the oleanders which formed secluded groves or bordered
humoured smile .
seaming with affection to the matron's face .
sojourn . One of its chief attractions , whence it took its name ,
One day I had gone rather far from home in a little boat
" Many days passed with nothing in view but the sky and
The evening is quiet and peaceful : will you narrate your his-
marble fountain .
Willingly , mother , " said the girl as she lifted her eyes
Taurina , because , as she told me , she had once saved me from
Priscilla , " said Sabina , " your strength seems now restored .
isphodels . The girl was clad in a white tunic , and she seemed
a furious bull .
tory to me ? "
while from time to time time does delighted to drink at the
The cool of the evening had set in , and grateful odours were
to some rocks which rose out of the sea , for the purpose of
364
" I lived near the sea with a good old woman who called me
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taller than myself , and with a dark , treckled face , took me by
pass a very full-and pleasantly-written sketch of her beautiful life , and
Blessed Gabriel , with both of whom she had so much in common . " No
equally vague and confused .
with him who seemed to be the captain of the gallery : and after
useful appendix is added giving the opinions of medical men and others
out witness . The life of the Little Flower is here narrated in words not
sook has been brought out by the Orphans' Press , Rochdale .
unworthy of the beauty of the subject , and the text is antiminately illus-
girl , I observed .
a crowd of people ; and there a richly-dressed girl , rather
he cause of Temperance . We wish it the wide and general circulation
and gold first exchanged a few words with the girl , and then
young lives of heroic saintliness which adorned the latter half of the
fish and English ( printed on opposite pages ) , and reads with a vigorous
remedies against Interperance are stated with clearness and force . A
ine certainly can help being affected at the spectacle of these three
loquence which shows the writer to be equally at home in each of these
good than many sermons , and cannot fail to produce excellent fruits in
save their attention drawn to this little book , which gives in brief com -
of authority on the dangerous properties of alcohol as also some illumini-
he had put something into the hands of the latter , he made
languages , sets forth with much cogency the principal reasons against
I remember all this only vaguely , as if it had happened in
oppares and contrasts " The Little Flower " with Gemma Galgani and
tanding proof that God in our day , as of old , has not left himself with-
look like this , which can be read quietly in the home , should do more
it so well deserves . It may be had of all Catholic booksellers , at
leath A few of these latter which have been referred to in our own
some account of the numerous miracles and arises that followed her
Patrick's Temperance Crusade . ' The Appeal , which is made both in
so unfortunately prevalent in Ireland . ' And not only the reasons but the
Vessors , Eason's bookstalls , and from the Catholic Truth Society of
many houses . We took our way to a square where there was
rated with portraits of Scour Therese herself and of the scenes in which
house , where I was the playmate of his daughter Arabella , are
Price . Threepence . The Orphans' Press , Rochdale ,
As Little Children . Life of the Servant of God . " Secur There of
such a contrast to its complex and corrupt civilization . ' They are a
he lived . We have nothing but , praise for the manner in which the
Book Reviews .
We have great pleasure in commanding to our readers this attractively
" To be concluded . )
a dream ; and my recollections of the first days I passed in his
Lovers of " The Little Flower " and they are legion - will be glad to
Vosegav from her " Shower of Roses . " By Rev. T.N.
sineteenth century , and which , in their ideal simplicity and purity , form
Ireland .
Lisieux . " The Little Flower of Jesus . " . With illustrations and
the hand and drew me towards her . A man in a toga of purple
Esker , Athenry . Price , One Penny .
Price , One Penny .
me a sign to follow him . ' Encouraged by the presence of the
lating remarks on the National Drink Bill for the past two years . A
in no Ireland . By A Redemptorist Father , St. Patrick's ;
will be found here in greater detail . ' The writer in one place
es will be found here in greater detail . "
Esker . Athenry . Price , One Penny
I pamphlet of sixty-four pages issued in connection with Saint
An Appear . to Ireland .
isieux . " The Little Flower of Jesus . " .
of intoxicating liquors , especially under the form of treating
use of intoxating liquors , especially under the for
365 .
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Mary's Hall attached to the Retreat .
of ceremonies , and at the other
have been engaged at Wolverhamp-
John Knill , Bart. , acting as master
Masses throughout the morning .
Before a large audience the children
nual re-union of the Catholics of the
of La Sainte Union Convent Schools
drive on Feb. 1st. at the Institute .
The church was most tastefully de-
parish was held on . Dec. 28 in St.
ted at the Midnight High Mass ,
and evoked enthusiastic applause
ton , Brewood , and Wolvey Hall .
Camillus , Martin , and Raymond
of quite an elaborate char-
We hope everyone that possibly
celebrated by Fr. Louis , with Sir
mas festivities at Herne Bay were
appeared in two dramatic pieces ,
can will be present at the Whist
corated for the occasion . The an-
We can promise them a most enjoy-
by their performance , which reflec-
acter . Large congregations assis-
jottings .
herne Bay . Kent . The Christ-
usual at this time of the year . Frs.
able evening's recreation .
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#
0 Jesus , give back the Faith to Wales .
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Llanrwst . N. Wales . Price , One penny ( monthly ) ; annual subscript
tion , is . 6d. post free .
We are happy to notice the vigorous life and growth of this bright
Gaelic and Manx . Such a magazine as this is sure to exercise a vast
" rebad , the able and scholarly editor , contrives to fill each number with
large variety of interesting items which deserve for his magazine -
people of the Welsh Principality , and , Wales being bilingual , it is
by way of motto on its cover . " O Jesus , dyro yn ol y Hfy
" He Messenger will be particularly interesting , for besides the several
the Imitation of Christ , of various Church hymns , and of the Catechism
Editor and publisher : Rev. G. M. Trebaol , O.N.I.
who read it will join with the greater fervour in the invocation printed
on the noble work he is so successfully doing , and we trust that his
for in the diffusion of the Faith in Wales . We congratulate the editor
always look forward to with the greatest pleasure . The object of the
OENNAD CATHOUGH CYNEU : The Little Messenger of Catholic Cambodia .
" month a Welsh-Breton-English glossary , translations into Welsh of
" Iuted in Welsh and English in about equal proportions . " Father
366 .
Little Messenger will continue to grow in influence and circulation . All
publication is to spread the knowledge of the Catholic Faith among the
" icles in Welsh and English there are found in its pages from month
the Epistles and Gospels for Sundays and holidays , of chapters from
different Celtic languages - Welsh . Cornish . Breton . Irish and Scotch
of the Christian Doctrine ; and sometimes a list of synonyms in the
esting bilingual magazine , our monthly copy of which we
the other
public than Wales affords . To students of language . They
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he country people have gladly
show , was given in St. Mary's Hall .
Iso doing their part to further the
a novice . Bro. Dominic ( Cruise ) , on
eading of the Catholic weekly
the children and the many others
eight children who had made record .
to give a decided preference to the
the little ones , contriving , however .
( Major Lang Sims ) , who , with his
less . A Catholic weekly news -
organised a treat for the children
treated to a nice tea . Then followed
many gifts , which he distributed to
al literature by encouraging the
Creed has been started at last Mass
evening's enjoyment . Among those
attending the Sunday Catechism .
of which was a Punch and Judy
Mrs. Lang Sims. Signor Baga , Mr.
and afterwards the children were
Tones . and ' Messrs . ' Bowles " and
vas rendered with fine effect , Father
attendances at the instructions . An
ral members of the congregation
The entertainment , the chief feature
Dec. 18 , and the Christmas Day
On Jan. and Lady Knill and save -
in Sundays , and is much appreci-
usual thoughtfulness , had brought
movement against immoral periodi-
Te Deum " was sung , and which
ast day of the year . at which the
who attended the Fathers of the
at the Church door , and dozens of
and instrumental items were con-
Misses Knill . Redman , Collins , and
the parish , which added much to the
telebrations . At both of the High
a visit , from Father Christmas
Masses on that day large congrega-
tributed by ladies and gentlemen of
ions attended . and Bordesi's Mass
Romuald presiding at the organ .
Retreat . Sir John and Lady Knill ,
concluded with Benediction of the
everal articles of the Apostles'
interesting time was spent both by
tings from the Graan . late for our
Hayes , Messrs . Hardman , etc.
last issue , chronicle the clothing of
Miss Knill , Mrs. Croker . Major and
and their teachers . Several vocal
ated . The Fathers at the Graan are
A special service was held on the
aper is kept on sale every Sunday
ted great credit both on themselves
A course of instructions on the
who helped in this way were the
Cke Graan , Earniskillen . - Jot-
Blessed Sacrament .
Banting .
1940
357
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hat in the opinion of all who have
On February 19th a concert and en-
astery , with the object of removing
be held in the grounds of the Mon-
ing it from the first attempt by
lectors , and pass-keepers took place -
on the 28th ult . The annual dance-
the heavy debt on the new building .
attracted large congregations . The
and supper for the choir , the col-
hemselves well , and the Province
our kind helpers on the occasion .
we wish to thank those who were
Preparations have been already be-
years in the art of " flying . " Treat-
Church-St. Mungo . Both sermons
balloon down to its present stage ,
roverbially odious - we may say
the progress made within recent
nay congratulate itself upon acquir-
and we are in a position to promise
teresting lecture to the Y.M.S. on
Name in the Church of the Jesuit
This year Broadway will be all
the ist , and and and 3rd , a bazaar will
meetings , and we are pleased to
sav that they were well attended .
heard them they have acquitted
ng a fresh body of efficient mis-
preached on the Patron of our
ertainment will also take place ,
ous societies held their monthly
instituting comparisons which are
ions have been the rule . Without
nas a whist-drive was held in the
Mahon ( Rector , Garnet Hill ) .
during the first week of the month .
On the Wednesday after Christ-
he illustrated the various stages by
practical experiments . The lecture
Forty Hours' Adoration was held
schools . It was very successful and
Fathers , Garnet Hill , and Fr. Mac-
astir in the month of August . On
gun and fuller particulars will be
St. Mungo's , Glasgow . - The vari-
Bro. Bonaventure gave a very in-
was much appreciated .
all who come a very enjoyable
Fr. Rector preached on the Holy
sioners .
given later on .
evening .
368 .
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Saint Joseph .
Muritio .
sain't infeph .
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Miscellaneous .
coincident with the publication of this official biography , which
Newman " brings again into prominence the name of the
# a conservative success
shows the great convert to have been cast ( shall we say ? ) in a
less heroic mould than one had thought , is the arrival in England
wraphy . It is a book which makes somewhat sad reach
and the sadness is not lessened when one reflects that almost
THE appearance of the long-expected " Life of Cardinal
of the Postulator of the Causes of Passionists in connection with
table Father Dominic of the Mother of God and his
hoc .
jsigno ,
Literary communications to the Editor . at the same address .
addressed envelope .
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin :
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped ,
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS . Three' Shillinas , post fr
Unsuitable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied
A Passion Flower .
To the Mother of Sorrows .
Passionists .
Provincial Jottings .
page .
Leaves from the Annals of the
Catholic Survivals in Wales .
FR. Bernard Silvestrell :
394
391 .
401
399 .
403
398 .
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11-health , and then turns to the long catalogue of philosophical ,
always with " simple " ) ; and by one Catholic writer as " a
Dratorian in mental power , we may still take leave to think that
the Passionist had discovered the flaw in his philosophy and
ion he made on Newman , who , if he admits the simplicity ,
with the life of this marvellous man , his humble beginnings , his
incompatible things , and that because a man carries a crucifix
He is popularly supposed to have borrowed all his light from
Dominic never received Newman or even met " him he would
by those in high places as " the latest Doctor of the Church , '
common Italian type which ( Newman I must have encountered
ho received Newman into the Church " - as if on that defended
five should not dare to compare Father Dominic to the great
vill hardly be at a loss for reasons to agree with us . Had
powers of organization , his strenuous life though hampered by
imediately adds " a very sharp , ' clever man , ' and " gifted
Italian , " the simple shepherd of the Appenines , " and so forth
newspaper writers , and persons of that kind , as " the simple
He is generally known , where he is known at all , as " the man
ntellectual stature and yet not reach the height of " the simple
ense , by his slight connection with the great Tractarian leader .
fashionable to suppose that great sanctity and great science are
ften enough afterwards . " " Yet this was hardly the impres-
When Lammenais was at the zenith of his fame . hailed even
he average admirer of Father Dominic .
trained by him , his tireless activity . His splendid energy . His
Italian . " And anyone who has even a slight acquaintance
only ambitious , almost unattainable in their vastness and yet
Dominic has suffered a good deal in reputation , in a human
by his less keen-eyed superiors . The man who did this was
re mighty luminary within whose orbit he accidentally came .
heological , and ascetical works which he found time to write .
Of his sanctity we need say nothing now . But it seemed
The truth is there has been too much insistence , for our taste ,
scarcely a common type or " simple " in the vulgar sense ,
on this simplicity , and quaintness , and the rest , and it has
become slightly nauseating . Greatness is a relative thing , and
The reflection is deepened somehow by the fact that Father
people too common in modern days among whom it seems
11 his fame . He is spoken of constantly by reviewers and
THE CROSS .
re Apostolic Process , which , it is hoped , will establish the
dmit Newman " into the One Fold of Christ . '
till have been one of the most remarkable men of his day .
ergism of the life and virtues of the man whose lot it was to
those who have written of them since might add a cult to their
with remarkable powers , and is altogether less patronising than
composed a treatise in refutation of it which was suppressed
pportune to enter a caveat against the opinion of a class of
70 .
with remarkable powers . " and is altogether less ;
But it seemed .
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ceived strange to say , his first strong religious impression
Ignatius himself in his autobiography years after the event , and
influence for good . ' As an instance of what a play of even
from a religious and moral point of view . Into that contro-
rom the opera , ' Don Giovanni , ' which he witnessed in Paris in
is the one which corresponds more precisely with facts . When
the two accounts given at the time in the diary which enshrines
versy , of course , we don't intend to enter . But we were
doubtful morality may do towards the conversion of a singer ,
none hand he may not carry the book of knowledge in the
at my own state . ' I knew that God , who knew what was
and hurried down to hell . As I saw this scene I was terrified
Ignatius at the moment when his heart was , so to speak , fresh
be quotes the following story of Father Ignatius Spencer from
and then walked about till 7 , when I got into the Opera house
the Italian opera where I with difficulty got a place between
are inclined to think that the account jotted down at the moment
Paris in the year specified , and found the following entry under
Curious to know the actual impression made on Father
Ward's " Life of Wiseman : " Father Ignatius Spencer ... .
eized in the midst of his licentious career by a troupe of devils
defending the play and maintaining at least its possible
True there is a second entry on the same subject in the follow-
A spectacular drama of a quasi-religious character at present
Oct. 10 : " ... ' . Dined at Beauvilliers ' and went at 74 to
controversy in the Catholic Press as to its merits and dementia
of the actual experience and the terror in the retrospective . We
enchanting was the music . ' I had an ice and went to bed . ' That
ing month , but just as unemotional : " I died at Beauvilliers'
Garcia and Mad . Fodor ' ) ? I whom I had never seen . Most
account quoted above , and written beyond a doubt hit Father
within me . must look on me as one in the same class with such
There certainly seems to be grave inconsistency between the
820 . ' The last scene , ' he writes , ' represents Don Giovanni
two Frenchmen grumbling like anything . " They acted " Don
from the seal , we turned up his diary at the date of his visit to
Giovanni , ' and it was very well got up . ' Principal's were Monsr.
most delightfully . I then came home through the Palais
interested by the letter of a correspondent to The Tablet keenly
eing produced in London has given occasion to a rather sharp
Royal . '
an opera-house in Paris . '
is most secret thoughts : between the Enchantment and delight
This holy warning I was to find in
is all !
other .
as Don Giovanni . ... . This holy warning I was to find in
Don Giovanni ' again : it began at 8 and lasted to 1/ If
most delightfully .
to see ' Don Giovanni '
371 .
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feelings : or perhaps they are your sentiments at the time but
inconscious parallel between the hero of the drama and himself
sequent life that the opera referred to had made any serious
of your youth , but reviewed and recounted with your present
of fruitful spiritual self-culture as a priest and a Passionist , he
and made a transient reflection on the fate that follows vice .
would form an interesting subject for a close study . ' That is
projected himself into the past with far other feelings than those
the remark holds good . I . They contain in the main the events
preoccupation with the present which he carries into the past
self ... . " Father Ignatius was at the time of his experience
had more worldly thoughts than were his wont and drew a half
reality . At any rate there is no sign in his immediately sub-
forms ; the mind's eye is deceived by the distance or the medium ,
where is the true , where is the false : you do not know it your-
of a very different character from those of Fr. Ignatics-but
disguised under the colours of the present . One knows not
Then looking back on his life afterwards with his long years
past lives often assume grotesque , exaggerated , or fanciful
reminded of Sainte-Beuve's observation upon Lamartine : " The
colouring and an importance which they had never assumed in
from the words of his autobiography for the religious efficacy
the open window , a decided look of admiration shining in her
painful operation , and was about to take up the duties
of life once more . It was with no great pleasure that he
of the drama in general or the play at present in controversy
still a Protestant , and a young man of the world . Possibly he
the awkwardness of this kind of Memoirs ( Memoirs , it is true ,
with which he had lived it , and gave insignificant events a
will hardly bear serious examination .
Alice would meet him at the gates : and - well , Alice was his
Manchester hospital , all unconscious of the nurse who stood at
Laurence Vaughan had just recovered after a serious and
men look back through the mists of years , the events of their
standing alone on a balcony outside the ward of a great
He was to leave the hospital at half-past one , and his sister
be hard to find two greater contracts in character . ' While Alice
or moulds them in accordance with present moods . We are
eyes . '
impression on him ; and we think that the argument " deduced
By Leo .
which he had found at times very galling .
Brother and sister were both fervent Catholics : but it would
regarded the prospect : for among the cares of his life was one
THE glorious morning early in September a young man was
the cross .
cross .
A Sister's Lie .
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a sister's lie .
duties , Laurence believed in the truth that work faithfully
good-tempered enough when things went as she wished , but
to do things in a half-hearted and perfunctory manner .
he could be reproached with was that he too easily gave way
If she was not lazy , she was at least not fond of work and apt
difficulties , and though beaten in the battle of life to-day , was
ever ready to face it with a smile on the morrow . Faults he had ,
was fond of her own ease and comfort , was selfish and jealous ,
Meekness is all very well , but a man is none the worse for
to the selfish whims of his sister rather than risk a " scene . '
would spend hours in church at prayer , when it would perhaps
of course , as who has not ? - but perhaps the worst weakness
have been better had she been attending to her household
aurence , on the contrary , was seldom idle , cheerful under
473 .
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consummation , and on more than one occasion had done this
Consequently she had taken care to him in the hurl and
especially attracted by him . and had admired the religious
and admiration of both doctors and " nurses by his cheerfulness
ship that Laurence contracted which seemed to threaten the
brother's senior by six years , ruled him absolutely
showing a little righteous anger at times : and Laurence was
# always been that he might marry , and ,
destined to pay heavily for his compliant humour .
While in hospital , Lawrence Vaughan had won the respect
" if supporting her , leave her to work for her own " living
They were orphans , these two ; and Alice , who was her
fervour with which he had prepared for the death that seemed
So , now what are we to do ? ' Starve , I suppose . '
I was that taxed even his patience to the utmost .
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his bright , indomitable spirit . ' Nurse French had been
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for support . However , pulling himself together , he said
seemed blurred , and he felt the need of clutching something
situation , that's all ! A message came down from the office
him , saying , " Come , Mr. Vaughan , it is nearly time for break-
you for all your kindness to me while I have been here . You
appoint some one else in your place . So , now , what are we to
people's children , you would never have met that accident ;
fast , and I must take this opportunity of wishing you good-bye ,
his sister who was awaiting his coming with some impatience .
the position open any longer , and had been compelled to
and if only you had come out yesterday , there wouldn't have
she had longed to know the secret of it .
that lighted up his face after his reception of the last Sacramento
So you have come at last , have you ? I had begun to think
quite ready for breakfast : but , before we go in , let me thank
these weeks , and I've no doubt that you're sorry to come even
Why , Alice , dear , it's only just gone the half-hour . Have
THE CROSS .
Oh , nothing , nothing , only that you have lost your
The clock in the central tower was just chiming the half-hour
Catholic faith , and ever since the night she had seen the joy
from you . You have taught me to understand things . Thank
very well how glad I am to be out and able to work for you
I suppose it's nothing to you that your sister has been alone all
you'll see it will be all right . '
Oh , yes ; you're very anxious about me ! If only you had
as Laurence Vaughan passed through the big gates , and joined
for I am just going off duty .
All right , nurse , " he answered , with a bright smile . " I am
this as a little token of my gratitude ? " And he held out to her
closes one door but He opens another . I'll get something soon ;
so near him a few weeks before . Her Protestant prejudices had
you been waiting long ? '
Laurence Vaughan's face went pale ; everything around him
been this other-
Presently passing out on to the balcony she went over to
a small silver medal of Our Lady .
minded your own business and not bothered about other
received a rude shock on coming in contact with his strong
Oh , no , not long : besides what would it matter if I had ?
This other what ? Alice , dear , what do you mean ? '
lo ? Starve , I suppose ? ' There's nothing but trouble ! "
gently : " Never mind , Alice ; don't you worry . God never
and value it , for I owe much to you and have learned much
that perhaps you had made up your mind to stop another
" For goodness sake , Alice , don't talk rubbish ; you know
again . '
day ! "
you . '
yesterday saying they were very sorry , but they couldn't ke
374 .
been a brick , and I am truly grateful . Will you accept
ow . When are you calling to see the nurses again ? '
" Thank you , Mr. Vaughan . ' Yes , I shall always keep it
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hat attracted him as he had never been attracted before . It
was a face of rare goodness , truly , but also one which beamed
acquaintance , was not by any means a pretty girl , but there
to : he remembered the disparity of their ages - for while he
which he had never yet experienced , a thrill strange and sweet
to him though not unmingled with pain , and as he held her
Reynolds , whom he had met at the house of a newly-formed
rimself heart and soul into his work , to such purpose that in a
vas thirty-five . Agnes could scarcely be much out of her teens .
vening , Lawrence busied himself in preparing for the morrow's
varrant had he for thinking that she could care for one so much
month he was able to fulfil his promise of sending for his
in be there to-morrow , and they have advanced my fare ;
Lawrence started on his journey , and , arriving at Leeds , threw
ould not put her out of his thoughts . Reason as he would ,
and a look of innocence and trust in her bright blue eyes ,
older than herself . He told himself that he was an armt
up the district assigned to him .
She would have been less happy had she known that her
ime Laurence gazed on her he felt something in his heart
having indulged in a fit of weeping , sulked the rest of the
roceed to Leeds the following day for the purpose of working
During the week that passed before their next meeting he
ender ties which she so much dreaded for " him . " Agnes
a sister's life .
n love . He wondered what Alice would think of it . But
likely to meet her .
send for you . '
if I am successful and the situation proves permanent , I can
few moments more than was absolutely necessary .
mother was even now in process of contracting one of those
And , supposing he loved her and was free to marry her , what
entative for a firm of Advertising Contractors , and was to
ier new home , seemed for once contested and happy .
keen pinch of poverty .
And while his sister settled herself in the easy chair and .
obtaining a new post , and he and his sister were feeling the
No , Alice , I have not forgotten , but it can't be helped . I
he religiously avoided going where he thought he was at all
fool : and resolving to see as little of her as he possibly could .
But seven weeks passed and still he had not succeeded in
ad informed Alice that he had obtained a position as repre-
so I must go . '
So , Alice , " he said , " we will wait a few weeks , , and then ,
Have you forgotten what day it is my birth-day ? '
One afternoon , however , he returned home earlier than usual
t was of no use . He tried to laugh at the thought of his being
rand in his to bid good-bye he found himself obtaining it a
But , surely , " she replied , " you are not going to-morrow .
ter . A few days later she arrived , and , being pleased with
ey . In the morning , in spite of Alice's tears and tender .
with sense and intelligence as well as goodness . And the first
an expression of intense sweetness in her pure , open face ,
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slowly up and down , thinking how different life would be for
somewhat longer than it need have been " by more than one
find they had so many tastes in common . They were so deeply
paradise for Laurence ; but no earthly paradise is without its
know you don't like her . Indeed I suppose the fact that I do
serpent , and it was also for him the beginning of trouble .
interested in their conversation . that having reached the
eins , she turned and entered the library ; while he walked
rappiness were possible . Then he thought of Alice and broke
coming to see me , I don't see why you shouldn't go to-night , for
on turning a corner , he overlook a young girl going in the
together , talking of the authors they had read , and pleased to
looked up from the novel she was reading and said : " Laurence ,
not until a church clock close by struck eight that Lawrence
THE CROSS .
into a quiet laugh , as he pictured the look on her face could
the fire , Alice , little guessing the cause of his abstraction ,
tim if only he could win her love , and wondering if such
recollected the theatre .
wait while you change your book and then walk back again
wo hearts understood each other . That walk was an earthly
slowly retraced their steps . Indeed they made their walk
know why I am such a dull companion to-night . I confess I
He was treading the streets leading to the theatre , when
is anything the matter ? '
In a few minutes Agnes came out again , and together they
And with a smile that sent the bloodting through his
library , they stood outside for a considerable time , and it was
feel a bit out of sorts , but that's all . "
All right , Alice , I think I will , if you are sure you really
ras in the same street as the theatre , they walked along
of explaining an early return , his strategical delay was not
sat at home , an open book on his knee but his eyes fixed on
could like to see ' The Arcadians , ' and as Miss Bertram is
don't mind . '
heatre now , for I hate going in after the play is started . " May
And putting on his hat and overcoat he went out .
No , Alice , " he replied , starting out of his revenge , " I don't
But he became moody and distrust , and one evening , as he
It was Agnes , and as she was going to the library , which
pleasant detour , and when they parted at Agnes's home these
same direction .
is sufficient reason for you not to . Besides it would take you
Well , " he said , laughing , " I guess I am too late for the
he but see him at that moment and know all .
with you ? '
very pleased . I shall not keep you waiting long .
out of yourself and linen you up a bit . '
to avail .
" Yes , of course you may , if you don't mind . I shall be
Though he stayed out late enough to evade the awkwardness
" Well , why not go to the theatre ? ' You said last week you
out of yourself and linen you up a bit . '
" Well , why not go to the theatre ?
You said last week you
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I thought I told you so . '
a sister's lie .
during a lull in the conversation , suddenly asked :
myself this evening as I was coming here . They did not see
ask such a question ? '
Well , because he was out walking with Agnes Reynolds on
they seemed -
Yes , dear , you did ; but it is you who are mistaken , I think ,
A week later Annie Bertram called again on his sister , and ,
the theatre that evening .
Laurence in love ? No , indeed : why , whatever makes you
for Mary is quite positive it was he . Besides I met then
for Mary is quite positive it was he .
" Is your brother in love , Alice ? '
He went to see ' The Arcadians . '
Monday evening . ' Mary Bryant saw them in Park Road , and
Mary is very much mistaken . then , for Lawrence was at
Mary Bryant saw them in Park Road , and
me , indeed they seemed too deeply encrussed in their run-
Monday evening .
Mary is very much .
Besides I met them .
mistaken , then , for Laurence was at
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and you can hardly be surprised if I did not feel inclined to
It is unjust and untrue to accuse me of lies and deception . As
had I have been for a walk with her again this evening . But
by when you thought there was danger of my falling in love ,
far as Agnes is concerned , I am not only not ashamed , but
the fact of my not having gone I had a right to please myself
sroud to admit that I love her very clearly . And if I can win
in that point . Besides you had gone to your room when I
other means of accomplishing her end-but how ?
returned , and you have not since asked me any questions about
from Scotland . But I have reason to hope that she cares for
net Agnes and went for a short stroll with her . It is also true
seemed to have transformed him . The look of quiet deter-
her of love at all , and don't intend to until after my return
A few evenings later Laurence and she were alone . They
Don't interrupt me . Alice : you have had your saw , and
you know , I meant to go to the theatre . and if I did not mention
so to the theatre on Monday night for I unexpectedly met
when at last , through sheer exhaustion she subsided into
Alice looked at him furtively from time to time , and pre-
stand I will shook no further interference of that kind . ' As
he play . Then you know how you have acted in years gone
se madness to try to thwart him openly . She must find some
Yes , Alice , what you have heard is perfectly true . I didn't
ighted his pipe , was glancing through the evening paper .
save money to provide a cage for your bird ; and I don't want
so soon . There is plenty of time . '
Engaged to Agnes ? No , Alice . I have not even spoken to
Lawrence listened patiently to Alice's bitter outburst , and
Well , because , that being so , you will naturally want to
please let the matter drop . '
She felt her power over him was gone . His love for this girl
ne . However , we have not known each other long , and I
sently , when he laid aside the 'paper , said :
don't let the grass grow under your feet , but I tell you -
Alice was entirely taken about . It was so unlike Laurence .
think it would be unjust to seek to bind her by an engagement
Oh ! so it's come to Agnes already , has it ? I must say you
THE CROSS .
there followed a scene painful and distressing in the extreme
nomentary silence , instead of showing the week submission
And without another word he quietly turned and left the
nination in his face as he spoke convinced her that it would
nake you my confidant in such a matter . Now , please , under-
" Van have really made up your mind to marry her , then ? "
ir me out . As I say I did not go to the theatre , because I
room .
she expected , he spoke quietly but firmly :
" Yes , if I can win her love . Why ? "
she expected , he spoke quietly but firmly :
Agnes , and -
ser love I mean to do so . That is all I have to say , so we will
had just finished tea , and he , having pushed back his chair a
" Yes , if I can win her love . Why ? "
" Are you engaged to that girl yet , Laurence ? '
Are you engaged to that girl yet . Lawrence ? " Smoken
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quietly acquiesce and await explanations . Alice was , careful
say or do . It was certainly an awkward position , for it was
to keep the conversation entirely to particulars of the situation ,
Rev. Mother at the Convent and asked her help in the matter .
slip , but when she again so pointedly referred to him as her
husband he was surely perplexed and utterly at a loss what to
Laurence a look which effectually silenced him .
would feel quite at home with the good lady she was to serve .
I'm he would have no cause to worry about his dear wife who
could not make a liar of her : so there was nothing to do but
At the words , " This is my husband , " Laurence had been
lear that Alice had done it intentionally , and he felt that he
I have told my husband , Sister , and he is perfectly willing
lay as they wished him a prosperous journey , and assured
intensely amused . thinking his sister had unwittingly made a
Sister Monica here this evening to give me definite information
Ah ! there is the bell . " I expect it will be Sister Monica . '
thing I wanted , a companionship to a lady , and I am expecting
and when the Sisters rose to go , Laurence knew not what to
As well now as later on . Indeed I have already called on the
time yet , perhaps a year or two .
utterly unnecessary lie . '
about it . For I will certainly not have it said that I am a
up my mind , and doubtless shall be happier in a situation .
Agnes and her parents consent , we can't be married for a long
then , turning to her brother , said :
the position as soon as the lady wishes . " . And she gave
Oh , the Sisters are all right , but what in the world did you
and there is no mortal need to be in such a hurry . Even if
a sister's life .
A moment later two nuns entered the room .
easy chair , said :
but before he could get the words out Alice went on-
ake a situation , as you are going to Scotland for the firm ,
Rising from her chair . ' Alice greeted the sisters warmly ;
She was most kind , and , as it happened , knew of the very
You know that I have never considered you a burden . Alice ,
returned to the room , and , settling herself comfortably in an
Alice . my dear , brother von mean . " he was going to say ;
That is as it may be . Laurence . At any rate . I have made
burden on you .
nean by introducing me as your husband ?
Alice accompanied them to the door . Presently she
for me to do as I please , so of course I am ready to take in
" Well , and how do you like the Sisters . T.aurence ? Are
to be a drain on your purse . So the fact is . I have decided to
Sister Angela . '
" This is my husband , Sisters : Laurence , Sister Monica and
Monica best , she is so very sympathetic . "
Because , my dear brother , it suited me to do so . "
' But it was terribly wrong , for it was a deljbe
they not exceedingly nice ? For myself , I think I like Sister
think I like Sister .
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and eventually he weakly yielded , perhaps from old habit , to
will have to stick to it . And , after all , the lie is mine , so I
supposed husband , and that can only end in your having to
tell scores of falsehoods to back up the first . Don't do this
you . Then this Mrs. Waller is sure to talk to you of your
THE CROSS .
a repetition of this most desirable he every time I write to
doubt I can manage well enough without telling too many
you have no reason to care , for you won't see anything of her :
thing . Alice . Give up the situation and tell the Sister the
she was quite satisfied to engage me for the time being . And
it yourself , I will go and explain and tell her how sorry you
mountain out of a mole-hill . Besides it's done now and we
her humour . ' And when at last he put on his hat and went out
rearing that ' my husband ' was going away for some months ,
sary one . The fact is , my dear boy , that Mrs. Waller did not
stand and pardon the deception . Or if you don't like to do
triumph on her face .
don't see that you need care : you won't have to answer for
for him . As for the girl , doubtless she'll find someone else . '
sister from the course she had taken , Alice remained obdurate ,
for a stroll . Alice lay back in her chair , a satisfied smile of
as Miss : it will have to be Mrs. Vaughan , and consequently
jesides it would have been very foolish of me to stand in my
wish to engage a single woman : She preferred a widow , but
You will do nothing of the kind , Laurence , and you must
my sins , you know . '
truth : as you say , she is very sympathetic , and she will under-
everything , but I think he will find that Alice is one too many
Yes , I suppose it was a lie , but , as it happens , a very neces-
And although Laurence Vaughan stove hard to dissuade his
( To be continued . )
Why , it might be months before I got such a
be mad to think of such a thing . Leave it to me . I have no
Marry that girl in a year or two , will be ? I don't think
" Don't talk nonsense , Laurence , you are just making a
so . Oh ! how nicely he thought he was going to manage
No , but I am forced to act the lie , so it comes to the same
chance again . '
nmediate necessity for you to take a situation . '
hing . What about your letters ? I can't address them to you
And what if it were months ? You know there is no
own light .
lies . '
are . '
30-
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A clock of the slimy earth
A clock of the slimy earth
Fashioned and blew into space ,
Dream not of years to be ;
And please Him a little while-
Fashioned and blew into space ,
With a wonderful , wistful kiss
They body is but a clad-
Shall hear his soul cry this :
And a wise , mysterious smile ,
They body is but a clad ,
But while in thy manhood's prime ,
To circle before His Face
That God - in a moment of mirth-
And a wise , mysterious smile ,
For my soul is the spirit of God-
To circle before His Face
And my soul hath taught me this :
Dream of Eternity !
So I cry-Dream not of Time ,
With a wonderful , wistful kiss ,
The soul within me is wise ,
And , ah-such a little while .
And please Him a little while .
And he who dreams in this wise
And the spirit of God is wise .
Patrick Bernard
That God - in a moment of mirth-
381 .
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been reached through his intellect . but through his heart . We
arbitrary when He made self-denial the basis of Christian life .
and effective means of following it . His religion is not a dead
primarily to men's hearts and drew them by the force of Love .
condition of future gain . What is of real worth can neither
Man will not give himself away for an uncertainty , nor make
of virtue are too shadowy and intangible to arouse enthusiasm .
ess account to receive what is of greater . Present loss is the
them as He had . They followed him in crowds wherever He
mechanical smile . We like to see-even as Our Lord himself
the fact that they do not deeply touch his heart , the seat and
anyone , as it were , by craft , but having made good His claims
much self-denial , but He furnished the most inspiring motives
enthusiasm He made no claim upon them ; He would not catch
The failure of all other moral systems to elevate man is due to
did -the spontaneous play of the heart-strings manifesting
their first fervour to subside . He plainly and gravely told them :
All ethical systems recognise its necessity . But He did more
less as we have to him who greets us with the everlasting
Dead perfection - no more .
He gave not only a lofty standard of morality that involved
by His wondrous acts of compassion . He gave them sensible
five shows how Our Lord first drew the people around Him
token that He came to cure and heal and strengthen men . They
go to any length for a cause or a person to whom he is pas-
Our Blessed Saviour did not introduce anything strange or
sionately attached . The best that is in man's nature has not
centre of moral life . ' The motives they assign for the practice
blessed voice fascinated them . No man had ever spoken to
Faultily faultless , icily regular , splendidly null ,
done anything for Him . ' In the height and fire of their
have as instinctive an aversion to formal machine-made good-
ELF-DENIATIVE an invariable condition of human
correctness of the extremely " proper and respectable person " :
lolds good in the moral , as in the social and physical orders .
s of retrogression and decay . A man must give up what is of
progress on whatever lines we regard it , as selfishness
In Christian life self-denial is founded on and motives by
letter of law , but an animating principle of life . He appealed
tself unaffectedly , rather than the studied and regulated
his cross daily and follow me . " This hard saying damped the
" If any man will come after me , let him deny himself , take up
listened with rupture to the good news . The music of that
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be acquired nor bestowed without sacrifice . This great principle
a sacrifice for an abstraction , although he will be prepared to
love . Love is its source and its measure . The Gospel nara-
The Appeal of the Cross .
ent . They would have made Him King , they would have
their entire trust and love , and having allowed the heat of
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--- Page 400 ---
outdone in pity by another , and drew deep breaths of self-
them out of what seemed the impregnable fortress of their
inflame man's heart with Love that like fire would consume the
all creation , and as he learns to read them his spirit is over-
They observed them primarily to keep the higher places in the
ness and depth of the heart of their Father , and thus draw
by Love . The Pharisees of Our Lord's time - a type that has
Our Blessed Saviour stated the whole of the New Law in
awful Majesty and Power and Intelligence are writing a over
not more native of their hearts than their broad physicists .
through jealousy , each fearing for himself lest he should be
Our Lord came " to cast fire on the earth , " that is , ' to
bread and it gives him but a stone . It tells him of the
racted them in the folds of their miserable selfishness .
self-denial is not an end in itself , and ' likewise that what often
For all their religion and their respectable decorum the very
fraternity absent " from his place at the sixth or ninth hour .
for they had not trust enough , that although the condition of
amazing discoveries leaves his heart untouched . He longs for
Almighty had spoken of old : " Verily I have loved these with
essential , is unreal and worthless . It has little influence on life
Self-denial is of little or nothing worth unless it is informed
sake . He would disclose to men's wondering eyes the great-
and fashionable formalities , to the neglect of what is vital and
deeds involving sacrifice . ' It is easy to see from this , that
eligion was of no avail , it only hardened their hearts and con-
the tiger , but only leaves a wider field for the antics of the apre .
to a deep , strong and tender love that would find expression in
exercises of fasting and prayer , but their long devotion were
he can find there scarcely any indications . The characters of
and property . They watched one another with vulpine eyes
him . He feels himself out in the cold . ' It is true that the
satisfaction if they found one of their sleek and sanctimonious
stupendous vastness of the universe , of the Titanic powers and
the heart of man .
ardour of many as it has done ever since - and they walked
goes by the name of religion , the observance of certain dainty
no more with Him . Their hearts failed them at the prospect ,
Of the other perfections of the Divine nature man can learn
discoleship looked severe , He would fulfil his pledge and make
metal beneath . He would reveal the heart of God appealing to
the joke easy for them and the burden light .
the cross .
hard unbitving laws of nature , but his heart shrinks within
sight of them provoked the Master to awful indignation . Their
synagogue to which they were raised for their reputed view
or conduct . It may indeed soften and restrain the ferocity of
never become wholly extinct among men-practised severe
384 .
ness , not towards a sickly and varied sentimentality but
shadowed by wonder and awe and fear . Science with all it
ood deal from the world around him : but of Divine Love
mis of Love-Love of God , and of the neighbour for God's
bish of its selfishness , and bring out and refine the precious
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laid bare His bones and " dried Him up like a potsherd . His
bound and scourered and out to death . Love was the real sacri-
to see if anything remained and finding nothing sent forth
at least , and that in Our Lord's own experience , they were ,
by " gaped upon Him with their mouths , and laughed Him to
body and seethed through His brain . The lambent flames
ficant , for " He was offered because it was " His own will . " In
Him even unto blood . Then He allowed the full force of the
pierced His hands and feet , fastened Him on the gibbet , and
The Appeal of the Cross .
lasting Love for men . This is the imperishable glory of His
gathering itself around the pale figure of its Victim . Love the
beauty , His reputation and His strength , so that all that passed
and mental suffering that His most perfect and sensitive
surrender of self . the giving away of self , that creates all the
strained His every nerve and muscle . It tore through His
turned out to be but calculating Battery , and in one instance
and crushed Him in its arms , like a wine press . It crushed
of his Love . He gave himself over to endure all the physical
Conqueror speaks through His opened Heart to the heart of
heavenly fire to fall upon and consume Him . It racked and
scorn . " " It rent His Mother's heart in train . ' It looked about
in words . They may be genuine enough so far as they go ,
with one great reverberating stab it transfixed His Heart , and
kept Him there until all was consummed . It favoured His
transgressions , and was by the hands of His own creatures
emotion , shallow and transitory ; they have not unfrequently
we shall honour him : but let him die for his friend's sake and
Humanity could bear . Although he suffered to stone for our
but they are as often as not , merely the effect of a passing
his friend and we shall regard him : let him suffer for him and
graciously come to reveal the wondrous depths of His ever-
he bankers still after an expression of Love that he can see
with an everlasting Love . '
suspect the protestations of devotion and friendship that end
is what has been given to him in the Sacred Passion of Jesus
with his eyes , and understand in his own human way , and this
we shall immortalize him .
measure and the test of the love of man for man . It is the
words man's restless heart night find a stay and comfort . But
Passion , in which He made His Sacred Humanity the Victim
Through suffering and sacrifice then the Son of God would
To endure suffering for another's sake is the most genuine
and see if there be Love like unto my Love . ' I have loved you
Sacrifice is thus justly and universally considered both the
an everlasting love , " and in the deep music of these nathetic
His spirit with a loud cry of victory , and to mark its triumph ,
the garden of Olives His mighty Love laid hold of its Victim
alas-the mask of treachery . Let a man put himself about for
beauty and pathos and romance of love .
Heart was melted within him like wax . Its fiery arrows
christ .
stimony of affection that we know . " Man has learned t
everyone who passes by : " O all we who pass by the way : at
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tore down the venerable image of the Crucified from its place
the glorious image of the Saviour with thick paint . But in the
the dome of the apse over the great altar . ' There it remained
against their hearts and wills inviting them to open and admit
told , " If I be lifted up I shall draw all to myself .
man . It is the only moral force that , like a lever , raises man
which it can never descend . ' His Love , which gave all for men .
of honour in the churches , they robbed the peoples of that
converted into a Mohammedan mosque , and the Turks covered
of Jesus appears above in all its freshness . looking upon those
him . He only asks them to look into His face and consider
Through the clouds of selfishness and sin with which man
When the fierce hosts of Islam took the city , the church was
the master to provide sustenance and comfort for the servant .
selfishness to heights of heroism and self-sacrifice that a maze
blood of Christian life . ' It is the only power of salvation for
Emperor Justinian , a splendid mosaic of Our Lord was set in
restraint , taught the rich to be just and generous to the poor ,
of Him who loved them to the service of suffering humanity .
up all that life promises , and devote themselves for the sake
the employer that he had a sacred duty to the workman , and
light shines and makes its appeal to men . He ever stands over
His claims on their love and loyalty .
way out through the veil , and once again the venerable face
even Goethe confesses , mankind has reached a height from
and morally . When the reformers of the sixteenth century
in His sufferings . He has drawn countless numbers out of their
with night ,
of the Crucified draws away numbers of young people to give
has been responded to by numbers of men and women who give
Through the marvellous revelation of His infinite Love made
all for Him : these are His Saints , of whom it can be most
world at large has it ever been since that day of which He fore-
The Sacred Passion of Jesus Christ is the heart and life-
Love took up the harp of life , and smoke on all the strings
out of the selfishness , that is ruining him physically , socially ,
Smote the chord of Self , that trembling passed in music out
Even in this selfish , pleasure-seeking age the wonderful power
the non-Christian world . By that wonderful disclosure , as
THE CROSS .
tinople dedicated to St. Sophia or Eternal Wisdom by the
truly said :
has tried to obscure the face of the Crucified . His heavenly
of sight .
I read somewhere lately that in the great church of Constan-
for centuries looking down on the generations of worshipers .
taught all men the primary Christian virtue of helping one
below and inviting them to come to Him . And thus in the
silently but effectually taught them self-denial and self-
course of time the imperishable mosaic gradually worker
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the dying robber into a saintly penitent , and the timid Roman
St. Paul , and how in the night and power of its appeal , that
be pleased to let fall upon us , and let us see that they are but
of us the objects of the Infinite Love of Jesus Christ , and He
are the glory of the Church , are set up rather to witness before
maiden of thirteen into a glorious heroine . One can under-
should look upon His face and be assured that His Love ever
delightful . . It will reconcile us to such affictions as He will
read of the heroism of the saints . But these mighty ones who
fort and succour for them in the direct emergencies of this life
powers . But His Love can be increased in every heart which
although the clouds of selfishness that obscure the face of Jesus
nanifested in His Passion constantly appeals to every human
heart of fire vibrated with such glowing enthusiasm that he
will make the sacrifices which He demands not only easy but
fetters of the most inveterate habit of evil , and light and com-
does not ask us to outrun the measure of our grace and our
The Appeal of the Cross .
grave himself to death for us with no gain to himself , and
heart , to submit itself to His sweet yoke . He asks that men
vitness the elements of society engaged in a fierce internecine
difference between His sacrifice and our sacrifices is this : He
for help and call upon His name .
could declare with truth that neither life nor death , neither
lowest depths of selfishness and sin , power to break the iron
seeks to love Him by thinking diligently on His Passion . . It
difficulties without Him , they will now begin to look to Him
are no longer strangers but brethren . As a result , we live to
follows them , and has resources to lift them up from even the
ife . Yet the Catholic Church is supremely optimistic , for
would have upon such a deep and passionate heart as that of
Church into the most enthusiastic and zealous of the Apostles ,
stand to some extent what effect the Love of Jesus Crucified
he earth or above it could separate him from the love of God
Him . People are often distressed and discouraged when they
in Christ Jesus our Lord .
exact models of what all men could attain to . Yet we are all
the " shade of His hand outstretched caressingly . " The
s over , and that as men have failed to find a way out of their
In due proportion and according to their capabilities , the
ribulation nor distress , nor famine nor anything else upon
year . The Infinite Love of Jesus Christ so wonderfully
of suffering . ' It transformed the fierce persecutor of the infant
from giving us all that He would take bestow .
another for His sake Who is the Saviour of all , in whom all
Stanislaus Curran .
He only asks us to put away such things as prevent Him
are dark and lowering , there are hopeful signs that the worst
Meanwhile the duty of all who believe in his revelation is
the world to the marvellous power of the Passion , than to be
love of Jesus' Christ'dilates and elevates all hearts that love
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on the gravel outside : it stopped at the porch . Father Ryan
lark eyes filled with tears , and the rosy lips quivered pileously .
at the end of the church for a few moments he heard a footsteps
let the child so . saving it was time for them both to go .
religion the child belonged .
was a stranger to him , but he had seen her in the grounds
Father Ryan hastily turned the conversation by suggesting
Ryan assured her he believed her ; then he thought it better to
Angelus did Father Ryan leave the professional . As he knew't
arms were soon twined around the neck and the lips pressed
First let me kiss Him , " she pleaded .
turned round and saw a little girl of tour or live . The child
when we were in the other house , and I's so lonely . " And the
gainst the open wound , and he heard her say , " Jesus , I love
adjoining the presbytery garden .
Sacred Heart .
will give Him whatever you love best . '
Father Ryan lifted her up to the level of the statue : the tiny
be should done with him . The invitation was gracefully de-
The thought distressed the child so dreadfully that Father
" He wants your heart , " said Father Ryan ; and , as the child
lined : she would rather stay where she was .
ooked puzzled . " He wants you to love Him'so much that you
Rosebud's answer enlightened and discovered him .
Why is He holding out His hand ? " she whispered , after
asleep , so I got through the hedge in your garden , and comeed
" The Jews did . " said Father Ryan , wondering to what
the statue .
Jesus some ! "
long silence . " What does He want me to give Him ? '
THE CROSS .
The pretty little face clouded as she said , " Mother died
Who hurt Him ? Oh , who hurt Him so sore ? '
Who is that ? " said Rosebud , pointing to the statue of the
Rosebug , " was the reply , and she added , " Nurse fell
Then , pointing to the wounded Heart , she said :
What is your name ? " he asked .
like to go nearer to Him ? '
That is Jesus . " was Father Ryan's reply .
raised her in his arms . Long and earnestly Rosebud looked at
I love flowers best , ' Rosebud explained .
" Would you
here . '
sh ! I didn't hurt Him really , I didn't , I didn't .
E the nine Fridays was practised . ' Not till the mid-day
VEN in the remote South African village the devotion of
" I'll bring .
Will mother not be anxious about you ? '
The White Rosebud .
Jews ! " repeated the child " Nurse says I'm a Jew , but
The
" Yes ... Jesus ! " as if struck by the name . The priest
she should done with him . The invitation was
" Jews ! " repeated the child .
" Nurse says I'm a Jew , but
" was Father Ryan's reply .
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same time the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ that one day
the feet of the statue of the Sacred Heart . One glance told
THE WHITE ROSEBUD .
Rosebud's home . There all was confusion ; the child had got
the child herself , for they bore the marks of a struggle and one
out of bed in nurse's absence , and could not be found . Father
fears ... . On enquiring of the gardener , who was one of his con-
the priest that life was almost over . There was no time to lose ;
another Rosebud might find her way to those sacred feet . He
The daily visits of the doctor at the next house aroused his
shrine of the Sacred Heart . ' They were evidently called by
shiver passed over her tiny frame , and Rosebud had gone to
stopped the gardener again to ask the latest news .
lossom for eternity in the garden of the Sacred Heart .
There is little hope , Father , " said the man : " and all night
told me she keeps saving . ' Tests wants me , ' but I think that
rises in his heart a prayer for the conversion of the Jews .
be baptized the child . Then he called her by the familiar
There he found the little white-robed figure nestling close to
particularly Rosebud .
Ryan thought of the chapel , and instantly hastened thither .
On the following Friday-it was the " first Friday " - he
she was raining about somebody wanting her in the chapel ; it
Father Ryan at the foot of his crucifix keeps in a little glass
it out and placed it at the foot of the statue , offering at the
Weeks passed by before Father Ryan saw Rosebud again .
A few days after , passing along the hedge in his garden .
name and heard her gasp , " Jesus wants Rosebid . " A slight
visitor . That night as he knew before the Blessed Sacrament
is as much as they can do to keep her in bed . The housemaid
" I've the little Aower , ' cause I've Rosebud . '
father Ryan walked to the church to lay the flowers at the
had worked hard to gather them .
The little one beamed with smiles as she cried in delight ,
Outside the channel Father Ryan said good-bye to his little
must be a mistake , as they are Jews . '
he prayed with fervour for the conversion of the Jews and
After supper he hurried off to " Dene Grange , " the name of
are a faded white rosebud , and as often as he sees it , there
arms laden with roses , and it was plain to see the poor little one
These are for Jesus . " she said , giving the roses to Father
he heard Rosebud calling him . She was at the gap with her
" I know one He would like better . '
Ryan . " Do you think He will like them ? "
you , and I am sorry for you , and you know I would not hurt
snow-white bud was stained with blood . The priest singled
Father Ryan was determined to see the child that evening .
The priest looked at them , and then at the child , and said ,
little thought how literally his prayer would be heard .
gregation , he heard that the child had a bad attack of fever .
Nurse's voice calling the child stopped the conversation , and
you . '
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Saint Patrick .
Back to its native clay : but over time
shall sound their glad deliverance .
Aubrey de Vere .
shall cease from faith , and , alarmed though shameless , sink :
I'm we that some which , when the nations wake , 2id ul 396's
God shall extend the shadow of His hand ,
Shrivelling in sunshine of its prosperous yearsbase of a revise
And through the night of centuries teach to her best is quasi
Many , as race ?
Back to its native clay ; but over time - usual really
God shall extend the shadow of his hand's next # THIS
"bydeep . Many even Many-aspace , I besonl this own
390
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frequently to his companions during recreation hours . He even
upon him in public chapter to give an account of his meditation .
life . Recognising to the full the sublimity and the importance
made a resolution to lose no opportunity of doing so , and
an we make Him known if we do not know Him , or loved if
leading with it . So much of a proficient did he become in the
exercise of formal meditation that he strove to familiarise
stant subject of his modifications . But it was not alone by the
raison d'etre of the Passionist . It would be little , therefore ,
show with what diligence he had ransacked spiritual books
as a spiritual force in the lives of men is the vocation and the
so that the other novices might have a useful lesson in that
tenderness he could treat it is evidenced by the notes he has
all times , was not long absent from his lips : he spoke of it
ating on it , that his Master of Novices used frequently to vary
Our Lord Jesus Christ . To raise the Passion to its due place
of mortification , " of humility in honour of the Sacred Heart-
note-books , with their pious hoard of sentiments on the subject ,
he was to instil into the souls of others . " For , " he said , " how
left of the thoughts and affections that moved him , during his
to promote among the faithful a devotion to the Passion of
acts which were parcelled out among the various exercises of
formation of Galileo . It coloured his whole life . It was his
of his vacation . he sought by every means to fill his mind and
of Jesus , the source of His Passion and the mirror in which all
which are most intimately connected with it . The Sacred Heart
devotion . Every day of his life was filled with acts of love ,
to say that the Passion was a large factor in the spiritual
rimself with the features of the Man of Sorrows : his little
heart with that knowledge and love of Jesus Crucified which
ve do not love Him ? " Therefore the Crucified was the con-
of love to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at every recital of the
the religious observance . For instance : " I will make five acts
And next to the Passion , those mysteries attracted him most
theme came unbidden to his pen . With what union and
meditations on the Passion .
Divine Office , hiding myself in that burning furnace of love ,
knowledge of the Passion and the manner of fruitfully media -
Passion from every other religious institute in the
# Continued from October Number .
difficult exercise . But the subject , being much in his heart at
THAT which distinguishes the Congregation of the
Galileo Niccolini .
church is the obligation which its members take upon them
vii .
ufferings are focussed , was an especially object of Galileo's
ever he wrote a letter to his relatives in the world . The
A Passion Flower .
A Passion .
most
Foot #
Flower .
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did not permit of his reciting it all at once , he used to say it
used also to do the like every time he passed before the church .
His preparation and thanksgiving for Holy Communion filled
as he walked to and from choir at the various acts of observance .
is perhaps significant " that the virtues which showed most
the days preceding and following its reception , as though he
Christ as often as I receive Him in the Blessed Sacrament will
to her we can perhaps have some guess from the testimony of
twenty times , each time making a spiritual Communion . He
resolutions which he set down in his note-book with regard in
the practice of virtue or the avoidance of faults were always
prototype , Blessed Gabriel . He prepared for each of her
is as follows : " One of the first graces I shall ask of Jesus
at supper : five acts of mortification of the senses at afternoon
sanctity during his short life may be attributed to his devotion
recreation , five at evening recreation , five at solitary walk , all
a repuenance to brav for him . feeling a sort of certainly that
to the Blessed Mother of God . In this he irritated closely his
perfection with giant strides and attained a mastery in the
he is already in heaven in the enjoyment of the vision of God
school of virtue that was the holy envy of his companions . It
God ought to endeavour to conform his own affections to those
he had set before himself when he wrote : " He who truly loves
tection of the Mother of God . " And one of these resolutions
and of his holy Mother , Mary , of whom he was certainly a
his tender love by some act of bodily mortification . The
men , especially in the Blessed Sacrament , " Again . " I will
to holiness of life , novice though he was , he took the path to
his call he turned his thoughts towards the tabernacle at least
faithful child . '
Heart of Jesus for the outrages and irreverences received from
chapter of the Sacred Heart he recited daily , and because time
Immaculate Mother . " How much of his rapid progress in
memorial of Christ's Passion , was no less fervent and tender .
Crucified , daily coming near the realisation of the high ideal
St. Paul : Cor Pauli Cor Christi , the heart of Paul was the
It is little wonder that with such zealous use of these aids
Heart . I will make as many acts of preparation to the Sacred
make five acts of mortification of the appetite at dinner and
many feasts by a novena or triduum during which he showed
Heart of Christ . '
say , for it was in special favour with all the Saints-devotion
the cross .
and invoking the most holy Mary to teach me to love the Sacred
one of his companions : " Since his death I have always had
of Jesus , so that of him may be said that which was said of
prefaced by the words : " Auspice Dei Genitrice , under the pro-
One other devotion held a high place in his life-needless to
His devotion to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar , the
be that He may make me truly and sincerely devout to His
592 .
ught of nothing else . And day by day while occupied in
to the honour and glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus . " I
By these means he grew daily in closeness of union with Chr
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panion , said not one word for himself but at once set about
for his companion , begged a dispensation for him , pointing out
humility , and Galileo had an equal love for both . He had
the world by his masters and companions , and he had perhaps
treasures contained in the virtue of obedience , so dear to Jesus
even before he had yet donned the habit of the Passion , he
for nothing . " And so well did he succeed that both the master
resolution . Let one suffice . ' One day as the master , in order
on the walks in the preparatory school , tells how , admitting some
ordinary feeling . Galileo , who was present , ' touched with pity
gives several instances of the perfection with which he kept this
forced to admire his beautiful and simple humility . He set
the glory of God . During portion of his novitiate he fell a
Christ , by obeying simply , exactly , without delay , without
doing so which would most tend to his own sanctification and to
forbidden to praise one's companions , and I shall tell Fr.
of pride either in word or action , but on the contrary had been
content with merely obeying the rule or fulfilling the duties
order been immediately revoked . The good novice was not
gladly occasions of humiliation . To try always to appear good
of his entrance into religion to stiffle every feeling of the kind
The master replied : " I dispense him , but go and do it your-
respectfully how difficult it would be to obey the command .
self . " And Galileo , who had taken such pains for his , com-
sence . One who was appointed his companion at recreation or
With the virtue of obedience goes hand in hand that of
the task imposed , and would have performed it had not the
his excellent natural gifts and in the good use he had made
obedience and humility . In the first days of his novitiate ,
of them . He had been accustomed to hear his praises sung in
saving that they had never perceived in him any indications
seemed quite unreasonable and indeed repugnant to anyone of
one could not pain him more than to speak well of him in his pre-
had written among his resolutions : " To take advantage of the
useless interpretations , and without regarding the greater or less
or vanity as his predominant passion and stove from the day
to say a word refounding to my own credit ... To accept
not been averse from hearing them . Hence he regarded pride
always sought the advice of his superiors as to the means of
good quality or other of Galileo's , he had said some word of
in his soul . Thus we read such resolutions as these - " Never
praise to him . Galileo replied in a tone of great severity : " It's
laid upon him in the way that seemed to him most perfect , but
his spiritual director " very soon " freed him from this torment .
dignity of the superior who commands . " " His novice-master
by which less enlightened souls are apt to set least store .
prominently in his life were those which are fundamental and
victim to scrapulosity , but his prompt and perfect obedience t
to try the virtue of a novice , told him to do something which
much that might have been matter of temptation for him in
his face from the beginning against anything like praise ; and
of novices and Galileo's companions in the novitiate agree in
A TASSLVIVILLOUW.
A TASSION I.LUX KIRD
393 .
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Nonconformist leaders regard it as a downright abomination .
years without any tangible result . It might be supposed that
Council at Barry , in Glamorganshire , met to denounce the
appointed a reputation to wait on the District Council with a
tion for any particular saint , but many go - or lately went-
On the day before these lines were written the Free Church
his " flowering , practice is not peculiarly " Popish , " but the
So terrible was the evil that these enlightened gentlemen
view of having the centre gates locked on that day . This
the native population . Certainly the small body of Catholics
kind of " religious " agitation has been going on for many
Sunday to screw flowers on the graves of departed friends .
a fair sprinkling of converts , and in a few corners of the Prin-
cipality there are families - alas ! not many-that have never
mountains , carrying his restments on his back , to say Mass
It is hardly to be supposed that the people retain a venera-
succeeded in eradicating certain Catholic ideas and practices .
most localities within easy reach of Catholic Missions there is
occasionally at ' Carmarthen and various other ' places , ' where
sects succeeded more completely than in Wales in absorbing
later on his young friend arrived and was once more appointed
in the early days of last century , used to trudge over the
his companion , he took the earliest opportunity of a conversation
apply to the neighbourhood of Carmarthen or almost any other
The wholesale change of religion , however , and the com-
Catholic Survivals in Wales .
to praise your companion . '
this article to an absurd length . What is here set down will
In no country on earth , we believe , have extreme Protestant
part of rural Wales .
Passionists .
half-a-dozen people , or sometimes more , awaited him in some
old barn or storehouse .
bined efforts of the preachers of different sects have not
Director . " Galileo was the first to go to the novitiate . but when
practice of visiting the cemetery on " Flowering " ( ie. , Palm )
D which could not be adequately treated without extending
lost the Faith . From one of these came Father Havard , who ,
By Layman .
( To be continued . )
with him to remark : " Now remember , here it's against the rules
DY way of conclusion , let us touch briefly on a subject
vii .
The Welsh Rome of the
do not consist wholly of outsiders by birth or blood : for
# U.LUSED .
The
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formerly universal , and still faithfully observed in some dis-
bag of oakmeal is added . This method of making the new
been kept from time immemorial in a farmhouse close to the
relations and neighbours , especially in the rural parts , to place
traordinary manner . " The " cup " was in great demand during
the breast of the deceased person . Salt , which was , no doubt ,
bowl of water and a spring of yew . They enter the neighbours'
residence " lucky " is so thoroughly believed in that many , or
church is dedicated , and most Carmarthen men , whatever their
value in pledge for its safe return . " It was confidently believed
Florida Abbey at the Dissolution , and which , according to
There can be little doubt that we have here the remnant of an
popular tradition , was formed from the wood of the True
sit up all night . Sometimes a little plate of salt is left resting on
Pembrokeshire . It is somewhat curious that the farmer bears
Carmarthen is in the parish of St. Peter , to whom the old parish
the memory of people still living , and there need be little doubt
suns made for God Friday use was , a generation or two ago ,
remark applies to the supposed skull of St. Teilo , which has
send and borrow this cup , leaving a watch or some article of
salt must go in before the furniture . In some districts a little
was used . Not long ago people were careful to light up their
youngsters go out early on New Year's morning , carrying a
attached to the rafters or the ceiling in the belief that it would
hyme which is recognised as an essential part of the ceremony .
chalice , no doubt ) which came from the church of Strata
tries to which they have emigrated . There is a custom ,
souses with numerous candles on Christmas Eve . " One of the
most . Welsh people practise it in America and the other coun-
tion of those who used it averred that they were cured in an ex-
is found which , people believe , will cure complaints of the eyes .
have a chance of being miraculously , and a great propor-
not only keep fresh during the year , but would also serve as a
houses unannounced , and sprinkle the inmates , sometimes
that even now it is borrowed occasionally . Almost the same
tricts , of sprinkling people with " New Year's water . " Some
ancient ruined church of Llandilo ( Llan-Teilo ) . in North
new house when a family is removing . ' The rule is that the
name of " St. Peter's Boys . "
Cross . Almost everyone in the district who fell ill used to
before they have left their beds , all the time repeating a form of
sect , or wherever they reside , are proud to be known by the
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 395
blessed in former times for this purpose , is always put into the
remedy for several ailments .
lighted candles round the corpse , hold a prayer meeting , " and
When any member of a family dies it is the custom for the
Ancient pious practice in the observance of which holy water
At the mansion of Nantaos , in Cardiganshire , there has been
reserved since the Reformation time a wooden " cup " Can old
At St. Govan's Well , in Pembrokeshire , a certain moist clay
that the patient who took some food or drink out of it would
to this or that saint's well for water to cure certain diseases .
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described a year or two ago in one of the papers how he
mother , but the boys always take it to mean that if we kill a
with , or you would not drop dead for telling a lie . Many
and across his forehead , from the hair to the nose and from
of Our Lord's Passion . At the end of each stanza the old man
Well . " he answered , " I do not know why it speaks about a
the Cross were the two things which our secretaries found it
temple to temple , uttering at the same moment the words -
puted statement . A rather intelligent youth of seventeen was
the Carmarthen Boroughs , and a pronounced Nonconformist ,
he replied : - " Oh , you must wet the finger you make the cross
did his , but the venerable minstrel could not explain . He only
that hardly anyone but antiquaries have asked for the skull for
simple old hymn in Welsh , touching upon the different stages
ve mostly catch them . " Can it be that this wetting of the
have a habit of making the sign of the Cross on their foreheads
knew that he was taught it like that in youth , ' and that every-
making the sign of the Cross ?
hardest to root out , and in fact they have hardly got rid of
adjoining field , and use it as a cup to drink some of the water
herefrom . It was chiefly rheumatism , if we remember rightly ,
once pressed by the writer to show exactly " how it was done . '
them at the present hour . Mr. Llewelyn Williams , M.P. for
inger represents the former usage of taking holy water when
ound in the following statement , which occurs in an article
day . ' It is but a kind of oath to confirm the truth of a dis-
lately contributed to the antiquarian column of a well-known
dead ! " When asked why he had put his thumb to his lips .
encounters an aged wanderer at Llanelly , who was singing a
paused in his singing , and stopped to make a great cross on the
some years past . In that case it seems a little strange that a
wetting one finger and making the cross with another . But
sanions meant by their frequent repetition of a couple in Welsh
xplanation of the allusion contained in this couplet may be
He stood up , put his thumb to his lips , and then drew it down
ground with the end of his staff . Mr. Williams asked why he
obin or a wren you will never see the face of your mother . "
The same youth was once asked what he and his young num-
the relic so carefully .
the end of each .
accustomed to take the skull to the well of St. Teilo , in an
but this cannot be accounted an act of devotion at the present
had was supposed to be cured in this way . Mr. Melchior says
which . literally translated , is as follows : " If you kill a
Farm lady , and even boys in country towns like Carmarthen .
THE CROSS .
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin and the use of the sign of
he strange name of Melchior . Visitors in search of a cure were
evidently a well-established formula - " Iss , indeed ; drop
rigid Protestant Nonconformist as he is , should still " preserve
fellows , when they are not telling the truth , try to cheat by
one who sang these verses , as far as he ' knew , made a cross at
or a wren we shall never go to heaven . " Possibly an
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crown , cords , a cross , and so on . Her little Son reassures her ,
stage of putting in the yeast , she makes the sign of the Cross
years ago , by a puritanical vicar , who had discovered to his
The Inspector surprised me a good deal to-day by repeating a
him of dreadful dreams or visions she has had of a thorny
The Welsh home of the Passionists . 397
Church ( fourteen miles from Carmarthen ) , only about forty
ordered as the wills it ; and so forth . The verses conclude with
a horse's head draped , and singing a rhyme , " Mari Lwyd ,
statue , and the Vicar himself had to force it out of the niche .
used to recite , the last thing before going to sleep , the " Breud-
Wesleyan , but had been taught this hymn by the old people
rest " shall ever tread the land of hell . '
course , a Protestant . At his return the good Father told us :
rom house to house on New Year's or Twelfth night , carrying
treating our " Protestant-Catholic " friends to a sample of the
His intention of burying it in the churchyard was strongly
een a Catholic . He said no ; she had been brought up a
between Our Lady and the Divine Child , in which she tells
ss . with someone in the saddle , representing the B.V.M. in the
that date no Kidwelly workman could be induced to touch the
Welsh housewife , in the act of making bread , comes to the
Now for a last word . ' It seems a pity to conclude without
promise that no one who recites them nightly before going to
elling her that the vision is good , that everything will be
dwd Chair " ( Mary's Dream ) , a quaint poetic dialogue
had that day been examined by H.M. Inspector , who was , of
used to sing " The joys of Mary , a sort of hymn , beginning ,
in a chest in the vestry . It is still fairly well preserved , in spite
im when he was very young . I asked if his mother had ever
The very first joy that Mary had
All over the country , until comparatively late times , people
of Scotland the wren is known as ' the Lady of Heaven's
Was when her only Son , 8ic.
Flight into Egypt .
Nelsh newspaper by Mr. Herbert Vaughan , author of " The
Continuity " after which they are always pining . ' When a
aken down from a niche above the entrance door of Kidwelly
A crowned alabaster statue of the Madonna and Child was
of ill-usage .
A band of fellows who may be called runners , go round
lawen , &c . " It is said that formerly there was a real horse , or
The late Father Carolan ( R.I.P. ) , while in charge of the Car
Last of the Royal Stuarts " and other works , viz. : " In parts
in her childhood , just as she taught it to him .
iot more than twenty-five years ago , there were old women who
arthen , was once returning from the Catholic school . which
resented by the parishioners , and a later incumbent locked it up
horror . that the old people bowed to it as they came in . At
her childhood , just as she taught it to him . '
In the English-speaking district of South Pembrokeshire ,
yer to the Blessed Virgin which , he said , his mother taught
hen . " "
used to sing .
hen . '
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They agony when Jesus died ?
His Form benefit of life and torn ?
before mine eyes thy gaze forlorn
Went with these like the saints of old ,
Picture my Saviour crucified ?
When clasping to thy Mother's breast
My heart not ignorant would be
Of divine agony ! Unfold
Oh , had I but ' death Calvary
the hidden deeps of grief and love !
Or how , with fitting tenderness ,
win knowledge at the Throne above
How shall I bring , oh Virgin blast ,
To the Mother of Sorrows .
thou reveal'st my grief without its veil .
My heart , that I this grace of Heaven may win .
Sweet Mother ! how shall I express
Let me
No thoughts save warm and loving ones within ,
Minnie Mortimer .
Make
strong mine eyes , last thy child's sight should fail
of all .
When
THE CROSS .
him it was an everyday affair . " Yes , " he said , " women do
that when making bread to make the yeast ( levinin ) rise .
bability of its having yet fallen into disuse . A priest from
Brittany , on being told of it lately , showed no surprise . To
descended from the same stock . It is more than 1,200 years
Now , here are two little nations , the Bretons and the Welsh ,
anyone chooses to believe that that common ancestral religion
that we live in a free country .
practised a religion in which the sign of the Cross was so
Saxon period of our history . We find , then , that over twelve
Conan Meiriadoc . During all those long centuries there has
" nything differing in its essence from the present " unreformed "
in Britain and crossed to America under the guidance of
important an element , and so essential to the imparting of a
no communication at all in religious matters since early in the
in the hour . This was so common a practice in different parts
" the two peoples was Protestant or " Anglo-Catholic , " or
ing , that even food was not prepared without its use . If
ales ten or fifteen years ago that there is no great pro-
( The End . I
ries ago the common ancestors of the Welsh and Bretons
Vision of the Bretons - well , there is no more to be said only
eancestors of the Bretons separated from their brethren
actically no communication between the two peoples -
.38 .
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00 , on these nights , there were revels and junketting galore ,
music , if not of the " Auto , violin , bassoon , " at least of the
andemonium reigned outside the house in which he spoke , the
ind stones . He used on these occasions , as on other such mission-
neffectual discords perpetrated by the human voice divine being
violin , and the dancers dancing out of tune - for a reason . The
hands and face besmeared with blood , offered him a pot of beer ,
try expeditions in the neighbourhood , a donkey and small
met soon proving much too small , though it was the only place
placed at his disposal for a course of instructions on the truths
advisable on account of the violence and the threats of which
Monday evenings by a graceless crew of Bucklanders who
attracted a large gathering , the room in which the audience
been in old times the seat of a religious house the remains of
The bodyguard served its purpose very well , but it could not be
opposition was mild indeed compared with that manifested by
situated about a mile and a half from Broadway , is said to have
one of the revellers , wearing a sheep's head as mask and with
he was the object to form a bodyguard of the Catholics of
and courage that amazes one . As time went on , he thought it
segan . Father Bernard's coming was watched for on the
given on the Monday evenings , and from the beginning
Buckland villagers - a Mr. Gibson-whose house was " now
all this , Father Bernard persevered in his work with a patience
priest's weekly visit became generally known - and then trouble
had been the means of making at least one convert among the
by No. Popery lectures and similar aids to bigotry . But the
Passionists in Great Britain .
rerenaded him with hooks and yells and pelted him with mud
Once , in the midst of his lecture , the door was burst open and
rights to upset this humble conveyance . During his instructions ,
Leaves from the Annals of the
the Faith a firm footing in Broadway were not
sphere of his apostolate . One of these , Buckland , pretty
available . " It was not long , of course , before the purpose of the
Broadway to accompany and protect him on these expeditions .
spring-cart , and more than one attempt was made on winter
and Ireland .
the outlying villages when he escaped to bring them within the
THE efforts made by Father Bernard to give
by the zealous parson of the day , and fanned
" Motor-Mission . '
An Early
of Faith to the people of Buckland . The instructions were
accompanied the offer with expressions in keeping . ' In face of
eked out by the music of tin kettles and so forth . Next door ,
nissioner , it is said , could hardly hear his own voice sometimes .
' allowed to pass without opposition , stirred up
ch are still to be seen . Father Bernard's talks in Broadway
xi .
over
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he attempt to convert Childswickham : not , however , without
exaggerated form , the same insults and threats , and the same
difficulty in restraining these from coming into open conflict
against the badge of the Passion worn on his heart ( he always
hospitality of any other roof , they came to an abrupt end . " This
While Father Bernard O'Loughlin was thus slaving in Broad-
writing a voluminous letter in which he speaks of them in terms
to revive the Faith in England . ' Somewhat similar stories
the following Monday saw him at his most again . He was not
and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord
travelled in the habit on these occasions ) . As a consequence ,
Here he had the same opposition to encounter , if possible in an
unless they were discontinued under his roof . So. failing the
a man easily intimidated : he might have said , like one greater
with his assistants . At length , owing to the hostility of the
Jesus . " The instructions went on in spite of all opposition
ubiquitous . ) One night as Father Bernard drove home followed
London , a high ecclesiastical dignitary was comfortably
and to render his exertions futile , he was obliged to renounce
the young men who accompanied him . Sometimes he had great
they were given threatened his tenant , Mr. Gibson , with eviction
And the three or four persons whom he received into the Church
difficulties were not wholly with the poor ignorant people .
our Fathers had to contend with sixty years ago in their efforts .
cart . Things have improved since them , and perhaps , one of
vere probably , to him , more than sufficient recompense for his
managing a scattered mission as large as a diocese , north of
people , and the savagery of the methods used to thwart him
night be told of work in other places at that time . And their
to another village lying in an opposite direction . Childswickham .
these days , the attempt will be repeated under more favourable
more precious than myself so that I may consummate my course
than he . " I fear none of these things , neither do I count my life
paign in these villages that several of their inhabitants met with
until , after some months , the landlord of the house in which
laving gathered a few ears from even that improductive field .
effort to evangelise Buckland was not altogether vain : some
attempts at personal violence , from which he was saved only by
the cross .
by his escort a huge stone hurled from behind a hedge crashed
he had to spend the week in bed under the doctor's care : but
few converts were received as a result , among them the sexton
of the parish church and five of his daughters .
none too fattering - the cause of his querulousness being appa-
applying to the Provincial .
This brief record may serve to show some of the difficulties
It was noticed soon after Father Bernard causing his cam-
parish of Broadway - the motor being a humble donkey and
rently that he could not have them for missionary work without
way , and Father Ignatius Spencer and his brethren were
About the same time Father Bernard was giving his attention
Thus , however , ended the first " motor-mission " given in the
indurance of the heat and burden of the day .
conditions , with all the noise on the other side .
400
idurance of the heat and burden of the day .
inditions , with all the noise on the other side .
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successors has made it to grow and flourish exceedingly . This
Confraternity , as is well known , enables
vas all the more easy , of course , as there are perhaps fewer
immense : and devotion to the Passion is , as the Divine Sufferer
standing afford , and when a career
himself unreservedly to the service
leaves from the Annals .
illustrious family in Rome on the
the Black Scapular of the Passion and following certain simple
rules brought over by Father Eugene Martorelli were deemed
the Church , while the spiritual advantages attached to it are
rules . It had existed for many years in Italy , but the Italian
Father Bernard Silvestrelli .
ment of all that wealth and social
7th November , 1831 . His early
him . he turned his back upon the
fraternity in Broadway-where , we are sure , the zeal of his
nity of the Passion in these countries . This
course of studies , in the full eniov-
ful and prudent administration it is
of the Jesuit Fathers , in the Collegio
Congregation of the Passion as the
of God in religion . ' He chose the
of distinction " opened out before
meant it to be , of universal appeal . Hence the strong root this
Order and partake of all its spiritual advantages by wearing
impracticable here . " Father Bernard , by permission of the
world , and determined to devote
O'Loughlin is due the credit of having stripped it of rules that
recent death of one to whose faith-
one which corresponded , best to the
education was entrusted to the care
selves most prominent in opposing his work .
before leaving Father Bernard's work in
to have been the first to start the Comfrater-
Heaven , that those were the very persons who had made them-
THE Congregation of the Passion ;
people living in the world to become affiliated to the Passionist
has suffered a severe loss by the
( To be continued . )
sudden deaths or other misfortunes , and it was noticed as a
remarkable coincidence , which some called a judgment of
aspiration of his heart .
Silverstrelli was born of a noble and
The Most Rev. Bernard Mary
would have hindered rather than helped its power for good .
unversely indebted .
mity Broadway , it ought to be said that he seems
( Late General of the Passionists ) .
Romano .
When having completed his
a house or " preached a mission . But to Father Bernard
Before leaving Father Bernard's work in
Confraternity has taken wherever the Passionists have founded
passion .
of the
The Confraternity
General , modified them very considerably and erected the Cor
igations attached to this Confraternity than to any other in
FR. Bernard Silvestrelli .
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sion and retirement were not to last many years , for , in 1899 , he was
of our Religious . By this time his health had sufficiently recuperated ,
Father , to manifest the high esteem he entertained towards the vener-
and now , freed from all responsibility , he betook himself to a most
state of so many of our houses . he petitioned the Holy See to be
he Holy Father was to leave the precincts of the Vatican ; it was truly a
Mexico was separated as a distinct province from the United
to witness His Holiness and Mr. Bernard ascend that Holy Stars ,
lutes well high intolerable , and saddened by the poverty-stricken
sequestered Retreat to give himself entirely to prayer . But , this seclu-
ras obliged to make another appeal to the Holy See , to be relieved of
a Passionist , and his anxiety to give himself to God in our Congre-
of our rule , that very soon he experienced the sad consequences of his
irincibles of the religious life . In this same Retreat , on that memor-
his term of probation ; but so intense was his love for the austere life of
med in his office . Four years afterwards feeling the burden of his
his office . Pope Pius X. granted his request in July , 1907 , and the Holy
touching sight , one which brought tears to the eyes of the bystanders ,
prang into existence , one in the Argentine Republic , the other in Spain
May. 1878 . " By the unanimous vote of the Chapter he was elected to
sook , " Regulations for the Novices , " so familiar to every Passionist .
ent at the Twenty-third General Chapter held in Rome on the 4th
imple testimony to Fr. Bernard's zeal for the welfare of the charge
permit me to speak of the many virtues which Fr. Bernard practised in
wherein , with admirable simplicity and unction he treats " of the solid
and was raised to the priesthood in 1856 by Monsignor Molaioni . one
Pope Leo XIII , moved chiefly by his humility , granted his petition ,
bring out his extraordinary humility . He desired that the Golden
an eminent degree . But I cannot pass over two instances that serve to
Santa , as well as Master of Novices , and there he composed that little
and he was sent to our Retreat at Moravalle , where he had the pleasure
receiving the Supreme Pontiff , Pius IX , the last occasion on which
raver and meditation , and was called to his reward rather suddenly
1905 , when stricken with old age , his health completely shattered , " he
April , 1837 ( the feast of our Holy Founder , St. Paul of the Cross ) ,
three Retreats were opened beneath the Southern Cross . " Space will not
ontinual sacrifice . His health gave way and he was obliged to abandon
committed to him for over a quarter of a century . Two new Provinces
he devoted himself with such fervour to the practice of the austerities
elieved of an office which had become almost insupportable .
purpled by the Precious Blood of our Divine Saviour , step by step , upon
again placed in supreme command , and for the 5th and last time , in
THE CROSS .
the extension and development of our Congregation over Murone hears
gation , that he begged his superiors to allow him to remain in the
on 9th December , 1911 .
r about two years , during which he pursued his scholastic studies ,
ible day , 17th September , 1870 , he enjoyed the esteemed privilege of
States which . ' in turn , were divided " into two provinces , and
of passing his year's probation in the company of that angelic youth ,
In 1854 he entered the Passionist Novitiate at Monte Argentaro . where
their knees , united in prayer .
He passed his remaining days at the Retreat of St. Eutichius in
General of the Passionists . " which he maintained to the end .
ransit from a life of comfort and ease to another which is a
In 1884 , despite his protestations of unworthiness , he was con-
able old man , graciously bestowed upon him the title of " Honorary
now known as Blessed Gabriel of our Lady of Sorrows . On the 28th
re responsible office of General of the entire Congregation .
pronounced his vows .
His petition was granted , and he remained as a guest at the Retreat
hortly afterwards he was appointed Rector of our Retreat . the Scala
devout solitude and exclusion of Argentaro .
As Provincial of the Presentation Province . Father Bernard was nre-
402 .
solititude and seduation of Arsenario has a meat at the Retreat
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BRO. HILARION .
facing work of Dr. Hilarion , who re-
terms of the earnest and self-sacri-
plied in a short speech , in which he
Committee ) spoke in eulogistic
R. J. Sheehy , Esq. ( Chairman of the
expressed his gratitude for the hon-
our conferred upon him by his
friends . The United choirs of St.
Very Rev. Fr. Malachy ( Rector ) and
provincial jottings .
styled a " calamity . '
In a word , everyone who came in contact with Fr. Bernard went away
those who had the pleasure of living with , and of knowing more
fully persuaded that he was a saint , and it is the unanimous voice of
with tears in his eyes , bewailed the fact that that day was not allowed
example of another Saint of the Crucified , is the ardent desire of
of the Cross . That Almighty God may be pleased are long to glorify
unnoticed . ' But , to his surprise and ' bewilderment , he received an
but especially during the last years of his office , rumours reached him
and when , eventually , a high official of the Vatican came and announced
and besought the Provincial to use every means to avert what he himself
fested his gratitude to His Holiness , he went to his professor , and ,
Jubilee of his priesthood should pass , like that of his profession .
autograph letter of congratulation from Pope Pius X . Having mani-
he fact , so great was his confusion , that he went immediately to Viterbo ,
his servant , and proclaim throughout the world the virtues and noble
all his Religious that our Congregation had , in him , another St. Paul
of the intention of the Holy See to confer upon him the Cardinal's hat ,
03 .
1 of the Holy See to confer upon him the Cardinal's hat
pass unobserved , as he had wished . Again , on me
served , as he had wished . Again , on many occasion
and Mrs. Pope and family , who had
energy and kindly enterprise of Mr.
eve of departing for New York , to
Agnes Noel , Mrs. R. R. Pope , Mrs.
specially for the concerts , and at
wick . Mr. A. F. de Navarro . The
services-having come to Broadway
who treated their audiences to two
Maud Valerie White , also lent her
ter hands . Amongst the artistes
entertainments were held in the
schools during the month . In great
very pleasant evenings were : Lady
charge of the arrangements . These
J. Fairchild , Mrs. Style , Miss Chad-
could not have been confided to bet-
measure the success was due to the
eminent composer and pianist . Miss
great inconvenience . She is on the
ments , wherein we heartily wish her
Two very successful concerts and
St. Saviour's . Broadway . Words . -
fulful certain important engage-
every success .
provincia .
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grounds on Thursday , Friday and
on a three weeks' mission . Fr.
Bazaar , whereby we hope , by the
next . We hope all our friends will
Vicar is giving a three days' retreat
have made us resolve to hold a
( part of the old debt on the place )
Saturday , 13th , 14th , 15th of June
do something , however small , to
to the Brothers of the Passion , be-
have decided to hold a Garden Fete
assisted and worked for this splen-
Week . Fr. Rector is giving a
co-operation of our friends , to raise
appointments of the Passion . " Fr.
when Fr. Rector gave them an in-
ginning on Wednesday of Passion
and Fancy Fair , here in our
builders' claims . We therefore
teresting address on " The Dis-
Fr. Bonaventure will be engaged
payment of a mortgage of E1,500
there goes to Belfast , where also
their monthly meeting as usual ,
Church in Bollington ( Salop ) .
mission in Liverpool , and from
monthly meeting .
some funds , at least for the
The Brothers of the Passion held
make it a success .
Columban is at present giving a
week's retreat at the Catholic
the new retreat and the demand of
Apostleship of Prayer at their
way of missions and supplies . Fr.
Martin also presided over and
addressed the members of the
Financial pressure in relation to
our small community here in the
did result .
Big demands are being made on
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( Vandyck .
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No. 12 .
April . 1912 .
( Signo ,
hoc .
His mighty tale of love , eternal , deep-
Deeper than ocean in its rhythmic sleep ,
O Calvary , and far Gethsemane !
Measures sorrow , - love and sorrow keep
The crucifix : I'll suffer nor complain .
Lo , here . a volume wherein God hath writ
A Crucifix .
A balance true : even so must love submit .
Fast locked in silver , wood or ivory ,
To cherish earth : love that , in time , did real
O gentle , yielded Life-O crimson Rain !
Maud Hodgson .
More ancient than the wondrous fire that's lit
Leagues off from lands that feel the pulse of it ;
Lord Christ , if I should murmur , read to in
Fold within fold , O mystery of
pain !
maud .
editor , at the same address .
By Rosa Vagnozzi
Rev. P. Coghlan , C.P.
Magdalen Rock .
Niccolini ( concluded )
Provincial Jottings
ROSS . Three Shillinas , post free .
urned unless accompanied by stamped ,
to the Manager , Mt. Argus , Dublin :
Thoughts on Easter . By Very
Legends of Passionside . By
Sons of Martyrs ( concluded ) .
A Passion Flower . Galileo
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406
' as the morning light ; and the other from Exodus , how the
blood of the lamb . These prepare for the narrative of the
mocked in the hall of Caiphas , and was standing beside the
the Beloved Disciple's , who reposed on Jesus' bosom at the
the unadorned sanctuary , the unlit candles , the altar
Egypt wherever the door-posts were not sprinkled with the
of the four shall it be ? Surely , none will suffice us except in
ing of the death and resurrection of Christ , and of His mercy
before the bare altar : it is like a page from Jeremias or Isaias ,
or the sorrowing of the priests when the Holy of Holies had
albs and black vestments lying ' prostrate and in silence
without cloth or book - the three ministers in plain white
been profared by Assyrian or Roman . The silence at length
; and saw His agony in the garden , saw and heard Him
ery of suffering and love celebrated to-day . And which
ng angel slew the first-born of man and beast in
d intensity of their expression , the rite is oriental
been profared by Assyrian or Roman . The silence at length
by the reading of two Lessons : one from Osee , tell-
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reigning . all Bishops . Priests . Deacons . Sub-deacons . Aco
mission . The Celebrant , in words and music hallowed by
friends on the first Good Friday . When the Celebrant , having
higher step , and in a higher note , the same invitation and
Vidows , and all the holy people of God : then those under
they have to join in mind and heart with the supplication of
Redemption ; the Church herself , the Vicar of Christ happily
They hands " and feet . " From the Cross held facing us at the
Life , and thus the great mother tells her children once more
knelt in mockery in the hall of Caiphas' palace on that sad
standing is the proper attitude for liturgical prayer-because
gaze upon Him , " Whom we have pierced . " then kissing its
drooping thorn-crowned head , and the pale tear-stained face
these eight prayers the whole living world of to-day passes
reiled crucifix , we know well what is beneath that purple veil ,
the old story of God's infinite love they never tire of .
and an invitation to all to join him in it : the Deacon calls on
our hearts are full of loving pity for Him before whom then
them to kneel down for a moment in suppliant humiliation
the image of Our Lord nailed to His Cross , and kids us first
the Passion has re-awaked her sense of her world-wide com-
hidden from our sight for twelve days to be displayed now as
instruction , those in danger , heretics , schismatics , Jews and
her most precious treasure-like the veil of Veronica to His
the sad story , but ever and an on its rising note of expectation
before God ; then the Sub-deacon tells them to rise again - for
foot of the altar-steps the veil partly falls , and there is the
lytes , Exorcists , Readers , Door-keepers , Confessors , Virgins ,
before us , receiving the aid of our entirety for the graces of
praying for those for whom Christ has died . The chanting of
pagans . Before the prayer for the Jews we do not kneel , for
wood of the Cross on which hung the Salvation of the world . "
in his white allb and broad purple stole brings to him the
and already hear the whisper , " What are those wounds in
sad falling cadence invites us to hear some words of Eternal
in the third part of to-day's ceremonial solemnly uncovers
on Good Friday morning to pray for the world , surely He is in
and we join in the chorus , " Come , let us adore . " From a
fifteen centuries of use , sings about the object of each prayer
varns us to listen to some words of actors in the scene or its
memories . The plain incisive chant carries us quickly through
the heart by the memory of His death , immediately starts
Having prayed for all redeemed by the Crucified . the Church
Cross when He died : who wrote it for us when land years of
their midst Who was crucified for the world .
of Our Lord . ' We hear the chant of the priest , " Behold the
loving contemplation had changed its dread pictures to dear
feet lovely , adore Him through His Cross . It has been
THE LITURGY of GOOD FRIDAY .
taken off his chasuble , stands there waiting , and the Deacon
morning . When the Church gathers her children round her
the priest , read aloud that they may devoutly follow . ' In
In the second part of the ceremony the Church , touched to
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Church at the death of her spouse . Through the afternoon
the Sacred Host consecrated yesterday , and over it must be
sweetness of habit , the struggling to draw strength , and the
shops shut , and work ceased except for this ? ' Nor is it mono-
claiming about the triumph of Life over Death . The garb of
aloud for all to hear . With one brief prayer before and one
of the West . " O Holy God . O Holy Strong One . O Holy Immor-
of course , but what else is Good Friday for ? Why are the
and evening the stripped altar . the extinguished lamp . the
return is the triumphant march of the King of Glory to His
revealed , held about to our gaze , saving to us . " And I , if I be
altar of repose is in silence , quick , business-like ; but the
salvation : old faces bend down beaten and furrowed by the
the Pre-sanctified , because the Host upon the altar has been
already consecrated . Incense is offered , the Blessed Sacra-
noblest song of victory , the " Vesilla Regis . " all are pro-
passing of the years , and children follow wondering at the
mourning will not do , even to-day , for the Lord of Life : over
but they are in keeping with the sorrow and desolation of the
men , women and children ; His friends , with the ease and
' but free us from evil . ' usually said in a low tone . ' are said
first in the sweet Greek of the East , then in the familiar Latin
is over . The rite is short , its conclusion strange and abrupt ,
Then all must kiss His feet : clergy , altar-boys , and people ,
chanted , and the beautiful paraphrase of its concluding words .
silken humeral veil , whose ends cover the chalice that holds
have I'done to thee , or in what have I grieved thee ! Answer
the many lights , the fragrant incense , the music of that
his black vestment , the Celebrant must wear now the white
ing of the six large Mass candles tells us that Jesus Crucified
these pathetic appeals of Our Saviour , " My people , what
empty tabernacle with its door wide open , the silenced organ ,
plaintive chant of the " Reproaches , " taking to ourselves
reiled Cross resting on the bare altar-those invite us to mourn
hands . Again , for a third time , and His whole figure is
with the wicked , " helpless , dead : the strong protest comes ,
have made their souls white as the angels . It takes time ,
borne the white canopy . The Mass that follows is called of
altar again , really present with us . The procession to the
When the " adoption " of the Cross is finishing , the light-
Even the holy water removed from the stoups-only the un-
tal One , have mercy on us . " After which we listen to the
sad to receive comfort , the sinking to have some hold on
ment is lifted up for our admiration , the Pater Noster is
vet living for evermore , will in a few moments be upon His
thin feet under the black nail , and not thinking that it is these
answer , and now we see the outstretched arms and the pierced
afterwards , the Celebrant receives Holy Communion ; and all
own sanctuary . His standard of the Cross borne at its head ,
tonous , for listen : While the Crucified lies there , " reputed
III UNUSS .
lifted up from the earth , will draw all things to myself . "
me .
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stands then our life in so forlorn a state ?
Red with the sun , and with the pure dew pearled ;
About our thrones and pleasures they cling ,
Purple they bloom , the splendour of a king :
How much pain goes to perfecting the world .
They stern soul feels , after the sun withdrawn ,
To a Passionist .
We love the joys of men : we love the dawn ,
These passion-flowers must blossom to the last .
Where guilty eyes read what each blossom saith .
Passionate good and evil thou lost see :
Crimson they bleed , the Sacrament of Death :
Praise the still changing beauty of this earth .
Celebrant of one Passion : called by name
Who does our happiness compassionate .
And yet ! and yet ! O ROYAL Calvary !
Our eyes behold the dreams of death and birth .
could ages bow before more memory ?
Whence divine sorrow triumphed two years past ;
Think , a like heart ? ' They very soul the same ?
Nay , but thou wrongest us ; thou wrongest our youth ,
Canst thou be right ? ' Is this the very truth ?
Passionist : is they world one world with ours ?
Though pleaded an eternal sorrow : we
Clad in a vastment wrought with passion flowers :
Lionel Johnson .
to a Passionist .
surrection of her Lord .
Placid Wareing , C.P.
far from me : my children are desolate because the enemy
with another wonderful ceremonial she will celebrate the Re-
evening say the Divine Office - its conclusion shrouded in dark-
ness-the " Tenebre " ; but for the rest her sanctuary is empty
with her . " Therefore do I keep , and my eyes run down
and she sits solitary and silent , till to-morrow daybreak , when
hath prevailed . " ( Lam. 1 , 14 ) . The clergyy must in the
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water : because the Comforter , the relief of my soul , is
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re can the more happily wait with patience till my return ,
that we understand each other without any shadow of doubt ,
Meanwhile let us keep our happiness to ourselves , though of
in his heart , he drew her gently to him , till his lips almost
rich glow , while in her eyes there shows the light of love and
THE CROSS .
touched her hair , as he whispered : " Oh , Agnes , you know .
nean to say anything until I came back , but I can't help it .
Lawrence could not help remembering his sister's selfishness
ou must know , that I love you very , very clearly . I didn't
course you understand I don't wish to bind you to secrecy ,
would agree to it at present , nor would it be wise . But now
but not at the cost of neglecting your duty . That would be
not just a little bit , but with all my heart , and will always
Tell me your love me , dear , just a little , and that you will
both her hands in his he looked tenderly into her face as he
whatever you think is best . But must you really go ? "
Then , unable to keep back any longer what was willing up
and then I will speak to your father and ask his ' consent .
Looking up into his face , her own suffused with a warm
when he had been obliged to leave her on her birthday , and
more than three months . At all events you may be quite
I don't know how long , dear , but as far as I can tell not
rust me while I am away .
Lawrence met to bid each other good-bye . ' Holding
said : " Are you sorry I am going away , Agnes ? Will you
we can write often you know .
And as she looked up at him , he saw that her eyes were
ery selfish of me , and you shall never find me that , dear . '
trust you . '
sure I will come back as soon as ever I can , and meanwhile
' I must be in Edinburgh to-morrow , and I have a hard
miss me just a little bit ? '
reek's work before me . But never mind , it will not be long .
full of tears .
Are you very disappointed , darling ? '
perfect trust , she replied : " Yes . I do love you , " dear Laurence ,
ormal engagement , dear , because I do not think your father
you very , very much . Will it be for long , do you think ? '
' Yes , more than satisfied , Laurence . I am sure that
NE. Sunday afternoon a week or so later . Agnes and
Am I right and are you perfectly satisfied , Agnes ? '
( Continued . )
After a while he said : " I am not going to ask you for a
No , not disappointed . I should have liked you to stay ,
" You know that I am sorry . Laurence , and I shall miss
By Leo .
A Sister's
A Sister's Lie .
week's work before me . But never mind , it
lie .
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sister , but none from Agnes .
sat long over his meal , he ate hardly anything .
" Poor Alice , she's soon had enough of it . "
was wrong .
that cold feeling at his heart , a conviction that something
Of course he knew that he was very foolish , for there were
coming by a later post . But , somehow , the thought gave him
in writing . Besides there was the possibility of a letter
Queer thing , " he muttered , " Agnes has never missed
down to table , a troubled cloud on his usually bright brow .
ake , as she had taken in the letters herself . Laurence sat
comfort , for strive as he would , he could not throw off
appointment passed over his face . ' There was one from his
sured by the woman that there could have been no mis-
ings that might occur to make her a day or two late
riting before . I do hope she is not ill . " And although he
girl herself .
worthy of her .
her letters had been a source of consolation and joy . Loving ,
Two months later , in a comfortably furnished room , in an
week since he had left Leeds , Agnes had written to him , and
to the fire , a look of pleasant expectancy on his face . Every
eagerly sought the breakfast tray on which lay several letters .
as he looked at the dear girl at his side he felt what a treasure
simple trust , letters thoroughly characteristic of the dear
Edinburgh flat , Laurence Vaughan was standing with his back
God had given him and inwardly vowed that he would be
it starts this
Presently his landlady entered , and Laurence's glance
letters they were , breathing of encouragement and
itt .
up and quickly examining them , a look of dis
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thing over which she had no control . So he resolved to wait
marrying for a year or two , I shall not bother about another
ound herself mistaken in her feelings towards him . But
ard , bravely doing his duty , and striving to bear his sorrow
place at present , but shall go into apartments till you return
with patient resignation . But as time passed , the strain and
greatly strengthened by the circumstance that not one of his
situation she had taken , for Mrs. Waller was a hard person
eyes at their last meeting , he felt that such thoughts wronged
which he did that very day .
Nearly two months had passed since Lawrence Vaughan
walked slowly up and down , reading over and over again a
ier and that whatever the cause of her silence , it was some
the explanation from her own lips . In this resolution he was
way and he lay in a raging fever .
and one day , having caught a serious chill , his strength gave
hing that was likely to satisfy his mind . So he worked
Dear Sister . You will doubtless be surprised to hear
the cross .
manswered , till at last , weary and heart-sick , he also ceased
planted him in her affections , or that being so young she had
or requested him to cease writing .
to longer loved him , it was all in vain . His letters remained
left Leeds , and in St. Anne's convent grounds Sister Monica
with what patience he might , till , on his return , he could seek
him , she would , he felt sure . either have returned his letters
informed him that she had been much disappointed in the
that I am leaving this situation at once . A very dear friend
vants some cash . I had better send her some anyway . '
He opened and read the letter from his sister . in which she
etters had been returned ; whereas , had she ceased to care for
' Therefore , " she wrote , " as there is no likelihood of your
He knew that he could do nothing , for he had no confiden-
Well , it's only what I expected . I suppose that means she
he letters he found lying on his table ; but there was nothing
to get on with , and that consequently she was leaving .
really meant what you said - that you did not consider me a
when he remembered the fervent look of trust in her dear
peaceful countenance . ' The letter ran as follows : -
from Agnes .
At first he was tempted to think that someone had sun-
again , begging her to send him one word if only to say she
tal friend in Leeds : so he had no means of finding out any-
burden . '
On returning to his room in the evening he eagerly scanned
Laurence smiled as he tossed the letter aside .
letter she had that day received , a look of pain on her usually
Days , weeks , passed , and although he wrote again and
" Poor Alice , " he must , " she's soon had enough of it .
to write .
That is , of course , provided you
disappointment told upon him ; he grew thin and haggard .
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that there is not time to call and see you before leaving , but
she does not realise the gravity of her action . I am sorry
married man , and as you are personally acquainted with this
with a young girl in Leeds , named Agnes Reynolds . That
Laurence means any wrong I do not for a moment believe ,
nature ; but I feel sure you will agree with me that it is most
help me in a matter that is causing me a great deal of uneasi-
unwise , to say the least , for a young girl to be writing to a
scandal about the girl . ' She is so very young that doubles's
to Scotland my husband has been in regular correspondence
others knowing what has been going on , for I would not for a
moment wish to give anyone the least chance of talking any
confident that Laurence Vaughan must have deceived her , or
stop to it . " I appeal to you because you can do it without
to come upon her . For she knew Agnes well enough to feel
strengthen the poor girl in the trouble she feared was about
ing there , her face radiant with peace and faith , " she knelt
Agnes ! Can it be possible he is deceiving her ? " What am I
so good and kind that I feel sure you will do what you can to
of such a thing . And he looked so honest and good . Poor
Guild meeting .
fervently . As Sister Monica looked at the young girl wheel-
sincerely thanking you for all your kindness , Believe me ,
for some minutes praying that God might comfort and
over to him .
A SISLER'S LIE .
Agnes Reynolds was kneeling before the tabernacle praying
to confide her trouble to the parish priest , Father Maguire ,
just going in to see Father Maguire , and I want to see you
in Sheffield is dangerously ill . so I am going to her . You are
The good Sister was screw perplexed , and at last resolved
and seek his advice .
where she had a long interview with the priest .
entering the presbytery she went for a few moments into the
Leaving the Church , the Sister went at once to the house ,
afterwards . ' Can you wait till I come back ? '
Alice Vaughan .
church .
Presently going over to her she said : " Agnes , dear , I am
ness and pain . It has come to my knowledge that since going
will try to find time to write to you from Sheffield . Most
gres saw the priest beckoning to her . " She rose and went
yours very truly ,
At length the door of the sacristy opened and , looking up .
girl I thought perhaps you would use your influence to put a
" Surely he would not be so cruel as to be guilty
Accordingly that evening she went to see him , but before
he would never have corresponded with him .
" Certainly , Sister , for I also want to see you about the
" P.S. - I leave here to-day . '
' Oh ! surely there must be some mistake . " said the Sister
to do ? '
413 .
and doubtless their correspondence is purely of a friendly
want to see you
to herself .
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unworthy of your slightest thought . It is hard for you I
He is too good , too noble ; he could not be guilty of anything
thought it wiser to wait until he returns before speaking to
That it was something serious Agnes could see from the
my father . '
must do nothing of the kind . Of course he would deny it -
I fear will pain you very much , but try and be brave . '
it nor attempted to deny it . ' Is it not so , Sister ? '
you remember a Mr. Vaughan , who was staying in the parish
sister . Alice . They have lived together since the death of
so base . I will write and tell him all . I know he will say it
closing the door , sat down opposite to her .
No , my child , " said the priest gently , but firmly , " you
terrible , too cruel . There must be a mistake somewhere .
save nothing more to do with him . Forget him , he is utterly
" It is only too true , dear Agnes , " said Sister Monica . " I
some two months since ? '
what it could be she looked inquiringly at the priest who ,
sat pale and speechless .
Yes , my dear child , I fear I must cause you considerable
Yes , quite true .
pain , but there are one or two questions I must ask you . Do
And she took the girl's hand in silent sympathy , as Agnes
is all a mistake , a lie .
him to Sister Monica as her husband , and he neither denied
Instantly her-face flushed and her heart beat fiercely and
he is married already , and his wife was here with him part of
His face was grave , but looking up at her with a kind smile ,
" What are the exact relations between you ? Has there
and I wish to speak to you .
We love each other . Father , but are not engaged . He
she answered in a scarcely audible voice :
Agnes , dear , Father Maguire has something to say which
Yes , father . '
their parents . He told me so himself . '
vish for your sake I could say otherwise .
No , no , " she cried , " it cannot be true ; it would be too
he said :
' Is it true that you are corresponding with him now ? "
like cross .
He led the way into a little parlour , where the Sister leading
' Then he told you a wicked lie . ' She herself introduced
Though it wiser , indeed ! " said the priest angrily . " The
rascal : he knew perfectly well such a thing could
church . '
Indeed , Father , you are quite mistaken . That is
what is one lie more or less to a fellow like that ? You must
ply troubled look on the nun's face , and wondering greatly
He has deceived you most barely , my child . Why ,
Come into the house , my child , " he said , " Sister Monica
man is a
the time .
many foolish talk of love or any sort of engagement ? "
never be .
surely , you must have seen them together in
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ier to a chair sat down beside her and said tenderly ,
That is his
Sister Monica .
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a sister's lie .
to assail her .
absolutely forbid you . '
But although she spoke so bravely before the priest and
to the priest and said : " I will obey you , of course , Father ;
to speak of his sister , that he had never offered to introduce
fister Monica , when once she was alone outside , doubts began
sure . But I told him I would trust him always , and I will . '
but forget , no , I can never do that . ' Then proudly the poor
too great to doubt him . There is a mistake somewhere , I am
girl raised her blanched face as she added , " And my love is
Rising from her chair . her face deadly white . Agnes turned
415 .
learn to forget in time .
But write to him you must not . I
learn to forget in time . But write to him you must not . I
know : but be brave and patient , and with God's help you will
know : but be brave and
could it be true ? She remembered how both he had been
patient , and with God's help you will
love spoken with such reverent tenderness , she saw the open ,
the Sunday before his departure . As she gazed over the
all ! Unconsciously she had reached the place , outside the
remembered her own fervent words of trustfulness , and as
her , that he even seemed to avoid mentioning Alice . Then
city , where they had spent an hour in each other's company
his wish that she should keep their happiness a secret-though
the whole scene came back before her she felt , may , she knew ,
thoughts came to her . ' She heard again his first words of
he did not bind her to that . Supposing it were true . after
It seemed as though her tardy repentance had come too late .
st face that never registered an ignoble thought , she
that this thing was false , and that , black as the circum-
fields lighted by the rays of the sinking sun calmer
nachores .
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own devices . Even when he was at home he usually sat
write to Agnes and explain matters . At the thought of the
he would forgive her , but she also knew he would at once
but the happy evenings they had been went to spend together
this brought small consolation to a heart burdened with the
old happy days would return .
attend or an appointment to keep , so that she was left to her
had succeeded she felt confident , and if at times she felt a bit
writing for hours . He seemed to have no time for her , or
ingrossed in work . ' Night after night he had a meeting to
even with God's priest she had not dealt candidly . " She
where he achieved such success , that he was forthwith
discovered . Both from his manner and from the fact that no
last he ceased writing altogether . And , as by that time the
Lawrence hurt her . True he was kind and thoughtful as ever ,
when he had his bright spirits were no longer at call . He
care for anyone else . She felt perfectly secure as to the
Aatter herself that Laurence would forget in time and that the
heart was torn with anguish so that it was a relief when at
to calm it by a more studied kindness towards him . But
recovery he had been sent to London on an important mission ,
nervous her fears were soon laid to rest . After Laurence's
her to make a clean breast of it and tell him all . She knew
rarely laughed , and " when laughter came to him it was so
appointed to a permanent position in Edinburgh , whether he
That he suffered deeply she knew also , but her selfish nature
But her triumph was short-lived . She soon began to taste
hopefully to look for his return .
letters bearing the Leeds postmark reached him , that all had
turned out as she had hoped .
was incapable of sympathy . Her object was achieved when
A fortnight later he was joined by his sister , who soon
But as the days passed , and letter after letter came from
eturned without having any opportunity of visiting Leeds .
consciousness of unrepented sin . Once the thought came to
and she knew his nature too well to fear that he would ever
spoken of the lies she had told in a general , casual war . for
he bitterness of her success . The great change she saw in
Lawrence imploring her to write and explain her silence , her
Then her conscience began to prick her , though she sought
Meanwhile Alice enjoyed her triumph : for that her scheme
forced and hollow that it hurt her to hear it ,
she had severed him from the one woman he had ever loved ,
set all right . She had promised to trust him always , and she
But conscience once awakened is not easily silenced . She
the cross .
stances seemed , there must be some explanation which would
vere a thing of the past . Now he seemed always deeply
as not happy . She knew that in her confessions she had
future .
three months he expected to be absent had expired , she began
would .
forced and hollow that it hurt her to hear it
girl , her heart hardened . So she kept silence and stove to
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the most common
she
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how of all her plans . So she kept away from the Sacra-
other lips . Over and over again in her misery , she resolved
would mean in the end Laurence's marriage and the over-
Reynolds and a warm friendship sprang up between the two .
The beauty of Agnes's character and the sweetness of her
deep and secret grief , but she hesitated to question her on
towards the end of the following summer , her health breaking
down , she was ordered a long rest and , as she had some old
to make her peace with God , but as often her resolve was
an oncoming motor car . She was picked up after its wheels
eaves of a post-card album .
her of making renovation . Still the fear of having made bad
high-strong , nervous state , she hesitated and stumbled before
confessions and , as a consequence , sacrifices Commons ,
ment would entail .
had passed over her , and was carried to the nearest hospital
now , but she was not prepared to make the separation that
tea , struck by the ill and aging looks of her brother , she put
the subject , anxious though she was to help her . But her
noticed it , the plausible lie that seemed now to come unbidden
Nurse French was not one likely to forget the lessons she
till the end , but she passed away without ever regaining con-
Taking the hook from the girl's outstretched hand , she
not long in discovering that her friend was a drew to some
opportunity came .
a sister's life .
looked through it .
fearful that if she delayed a moment she might again break
dreaded the duty that would otherwise have been imposed on
in a dying condition . The priest and Laurence were with her
her resolution .
" May I have a look ? "
had learnt from Laurence Vaughan , and are long her doubt-
Shortly after her arrival she was introduced to Agnes
troubled soul found peace and safety in the barque of Peter .
But it seemed as though her tardy repentance came too
broken by the thought of the worldly consequences its fulfil-
ate . As she attempted to cross a busy thoroughfare , in her
It last she could bear it no longer , so one evening after
sciousness .
What bonnie cards they are clear . and I see they are
Nurse French .
had called unexpectedly and found Agnes turning over the
Have you been there ? "
One evening they were sitting together .
was torture to her . Gladly would she make a good confession
riends in Leeds , spent part of her holidays with them .
So you collect picture post-cards , Agnes ? " she said .
So you have friends in Scotland ?
things hurriedly and almost ran towards the church ,
417 .
disposition drew the elder woman to her . Nurse French w
nearly all Scotch scenes .
altogether , giving as an excuse to Laurence , when he
nearly all Scotch scenes . ' So you have friends in Scotland ?
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soon set matters right . And so the noble self-sacrifice of one
which no sorrow , but only death , can dissolve , those two
sundered for ever by a sister's lie .
standing and sorrow built up by the selfishness of another ,
and brought together , to be knit for all time in the holy bonds
Iways so kind and thoughtful . I'm sure you would never
woman brought to bought the whole structure of maunder-
ndebted , and whom in her secret heart she also loved , she
him . He is not good-looking exactly , but his is a good face-
rearts which had suffered so intensely , and only missed being
and if so I will explain the hx you are in . So you'll see all
her friend a photo .
Nurse French was as good as her word . Only too glad of
THE CROSS .
an opportunity of serving him to whom she felt so much
Yes , I still trust him ; besides he wasn't a bit like that :
ent . She is really his sister . Now listen to me-you cannot
wrote from I will write , and ascertain if he is still there ,
which poor Agnes was unable to conceal .
And did you know his sister ? '
that I am a Catholic . You may well love him , dear , ' for you
but wait , I will show you his photo . '
will be well . '
will never find a man worthier of your love . '
And you still trust him , dear ? Don't you think you might
girls are concerned . '
write to him yourself , so if you give me the address he last
Nurse French was quick to notice it , and the look of pain
Know him ? Of course I know him . I was nurse in the
round the girl's waist and very soon had learnt the whole
believe such a thing of him , had you only seen and known
have been mistaken in him ? ' Not that I want for a moment
Drawing her chair closer she placed her arm soothingly
vard he was in while in hospital last year . It is owing to him
And the girl's face flushed .
who went there last year . '
Yes , " Agnes replied . " why , do you know him ? "
She left the room , and returning in a few moments handed
Vaughan .
story .
to shake your faith in him , but some men are so selfish where
he hospital during his illness . But you may rest quite con-
Nurse French uttered an exclamation of surprise .
" they were all sent by a friend
" No . " Agnes replied ,
418 .
Laurence .
ess said about her the better .
Laurence as anyone could be . She was a regular visitor in
Laurence as anyone could be .
Yes . I knew his sister too : her name is Alice . but the
" Yes , I knew his sister too ;
that's Mr. Vaughan , "
why ,
" No. " Aones replied . " they were all sent by a-a friend
A strange creature , as unlike
he hospital during his illness .
her name is Alice . but the
She was a regular visitor in
ess said about her the better . A strange creature , as unlike
Why , that's Mr. Vaughan , " she said ,
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Looked so sadly at me there ,
And our Habit foated down .
st. Paul of the Cross .
Blessings on you , and I'll help you ,
Though I'm getting old and faint .
Till at last the heavens opened ,
And the dried-up empty barrels
All of scourges and a crown ,
Never knew I much about them .
Make our Father Paul a saint .
Well , they told me he had visions
often when the shelves were bare
( Founder of the Passionists . )
So you want to canonize him ,
They were quite beyond my way .
Oh I but he was really holy ,
That is what I always say .
More hard work and less hard taxi "
Feast , April 28th .
ing ,
Paul of the Cross .
Co the Sanctity of St.
Fra Bartolomeo's Testimony
Fra Bartolomeo's
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For he called light down from
Till the gentle whisper came -
Covering his poor old head ,
Rules and maxims clearly bought .
Leaning on the iron spirit ,
In some large " interior bag .
Though his scalded eyes might
Pouring in for many a day .
Through the choir windows here . "
With the angels , but with men ? "
Some rich lord would ask him , " Is
And he'd point it out so easily .
Sank exhausted very often ,
Then he tightly tied his feelings
Forcing the o'er-burdened frame ,
Too well off , " said Father Paul .
All the teachings that he left us ,
Rose up manfully again .
To one knew too much about them .
Came to him with bitter tongue .
By the voice of work and pain ,
Father Paul-you are so still . '
With his writing and his thought ,
Ah ! indeed I never doubt it ,
Times again so badly treated -
Father Rector softly answered ,
Never murmuring or complaining
oon we'd see the full and plenty
For a bit of daily bread ,
You were always tender-hearted .
In his ugly crooked cell .
Always ready for the battle ,
Often , when we just were striving
Everything we want is coming
off I went to Father Rector .
helped him .
Saving " Now you'll never fear -
Yes , and that reminds me-some-
" Like , " he said , " a dirty rag " .
Don't you know you are not living
He and they were often crowded
People , hot and quick and young ,
Anything you want at all ? "
Set him on his knees to pray ,
And his battered hat was scarcely
heaven .
Through the day , ' was said , they
times .
there .
s and angels knew him .
then ?
fill ;
Faults in plenty-well , what
Nothing on the earth , I thank
you-
well-
Nothing .
what .
Through the day , '
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With a kind of fond amaze .
With my very best of prayers .
You can glorify our Founder ,
Bless and pray for us , Saint Paul . '
In his labours , sore and long ;
You can write his toils and cares .
thoughts on Easter .
Praise to thee . O glorious Father .
As you will . I'll go and help you
All his patience and obedience ,
Think of all his winning ways .
In the Roman churches call
Take the rich man's food away ,
And the harsh reply I'd make him ,
You , wise men , will find his virtues
You will look for him in captures
Things like these are crowns of
Yes , but don't you see that all
Asking pileously , " My Brother ,
Lifted to the angel strong .
" God forgive me , " are you saying ?
GERTRUDE. Loretto College , Dublin .
" You have only to obey . '
glory ,
For I'm longing now to hear them
Canonizing Father Paul .
I , poor Fra Bartolomeo .
Sister Mary
is that of Easter , in which she keeps the anniversary of
Thoughts on Easter .
F all the festivals which the Church celebrates , the greatest
tians .
ll find it worthy of its Maker . ' The earth , the seeming
rdly only ashes . And if we , too , gave upon the universe , we
There have been philosophers and poets who have written
the mystery which it commemorates is at once the foundation of
ir views and sadly deficient in gratitude to their Creator
sen God saw what He had made , He found it " good , " " very
much upon the vanity of human life , in which they profess to
ance to the thought so strikingly modern , that not even Solomon
ther of all , not only brings forth its fruit in abundance to
the more ancient and important of the moveable feasts ; while
d of His will to mankind , He held forth temporal blessings
the Christian feasts , it holds the chief place in the liturgy of
e Church , the day on which it falls determines the dates of
ibler flowers concerning which the Saviour Himself gave utter-
d nothing of any real value . Surely such men are wrong in
the failed Dead Sea fruit , fair indeed to the eye , but in-
supply food for-man and beast , but also presents to our view
in His service . Such blessings , therefore , cannot be regarded
the sea when we view what an ancient poet called its " unrum-
ven ; while the element of the Beautiful is found in the trees
Sublime , we find it in the lofty mountains , their summits
reflex of the beauty of its Creator . If we look for the
wned with perpetual snow , that rise majestically towards
a reward for obedience to His commandments and loyalty
with their varying tints of green that cloths their sides , or in t
fall his glory , was arrayed as one of them . How glorious
our faith and of our hope , and so of all our comfort as Cher
ir Lord's Resurrection from the dead . It is the oldest of all
good " ; and in the initial stages of his revelation of Hims .
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nits turn , leads us on the wealth of autumn ; and then the
each individual dragged out a weary existence : there was no
hough it be , will soon return to dust ; the earth with all its
felicity , the thought of death . This body , vigorous and healthv
ourney on through life , with how many blessings our path is
imes leads astray ? No , the wise man limits his expectations
belief that the life , if life it could be called , of the ghosts in
yet flourish , and that its tender shoots will not fail . Though
and not unpleasant echo in the mind that is attuned to the
to rise refreshed to begin the same round again . And as we
be a slave on earth than a prince in Hades . What was left of
s succeeded by the fuller and brighter glory of summer , which ,
friends often prove untrue : or reject knowledge . because it some-
your ; we shall have to bid farewell to all we love and face the
the body ; the latter , like the Jews of our own day , denied it ,
rocession of the seasons . Spring , a time of hope and promise ,
silence and loneliness of the grave . It is true that the mass of
ngry moods , the rear of its dark waves calls forth a responsive
each individual survived dissolution : but it was the popular
its roots wax old in the earth , and its stock die in the dust , at
nankind in all ages have rebelled against the idea that with
s content with what is within his reach , and is not unhappy
himmering in the light of an unclouded sun . And even in its
grave . " A tree hath hope , even if it be cut down , that it will
exist perpetually in a maimed or mutilated nature . but that a
day will come when soul and body shall be reunited for all
where everything , even the best , is more or less imperfect . He
the cross .
the scent of water it will bud , and send forth branches like a
and incorporation to light . " When Our Saviour appeared on
real , and paluable as it is . ' Men felt that it would be better to
relancholy influences of nature . How fair , too , is the ordered
plant . But man dieth and lieth low : he giveth up the ghost ,
not always last ; or despite the pleasures of friendship , because
It is the peculiar glory of the Gospel that it has brought " life
beauty will soon fade before our eyes like the pageant of an
arth , as if content with what it has done , takes its winter sleep
ered laughter . " the countless smiling rifles of its surface
eternity . And this faith and this hope are based on our Lord's
trewn . Shall we make no account of health , because it does
death we ceased to exist . The ancients believed that a part of
because he cannot obtain what is beyond it .
sideration which casts a dark shadow on the highest temporal
ind the Sadducees . The former believed in the resurrection of
and where is he ? '
Resurrection .
aith goes farther and assures us that we are not doomed to
Yet there is one drawback to all earthly happiness , one con-
the underworld was but a mere shadow of the present life , warm ,
and desires : he does not look for pure and absolute perfection
earth , the Jews were divided into two great parties . the Pharisees
hope that a second spring would ever visit the silence of the
As Christians , we believe that our souls are immortal : but our
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life , and so , when He told His , disciples that He himself would
His Blessed Mother , the other holy women , and St. John saw
cloths with the spices before laying it in the tomb . For them ,
therefore . there could be no question that He was dead . He
eminence in the new kingdom which they believed He was about
of course , believe for a moment that the faith of the Blessed
thoughts on Easter .
had seen Him rejected by the priests and the other rulers of the
sound of Mary Magdalene when Our Lord revealed Himself to
Him hang lifeless on the cross , they saw His side pierced with
tomb that had been sealed and watched so carefully , the angels
change which came over the apostles is , if possible , stronger
now succumbed to the universal law of mortality . We cannot .
evidence still . As they accompanied Our Lord on His last
Mr God , mv God , why hast thou forsaken me ? " and when we
esus , no historical statement , apart altogether from the
He established His right to this claim by raising the dead to
correct the grossly material conception of this doctrine which
Pharisees , that the dead shall rise again : but He took care to
is called " the Sun of Justice " was already risen . ' The empty
gladness . Who can understand the venture which thrilled the
awful still by the circumstances which accompanied it . They
add to this the depressing influence of the bitter sorrow which
now lifeless , He who had snatched from death its victims had
Tews , they had witnessed His agony on the cross , they had
not stand the terrible test of His death , a death made more
cannot blame them harshly if they lost faith in the promise of
touched and handled His sacred body , and bound it with linen .
heard that appalling and mysterious cry which He uttered :
risen again restored their faith , and filled their hearts with
seems to have been current among the people , while at the same
is not merely that eye-witnesses attest the truth of this fact : the
In spite of the efforts of unbelievers to explain away the taxii-
monies of the Evangelists and St. Paul to the resurrection of
time He proclaimed Himself the " Resurrection and the Life . '
rise again , He made no unreasonable demand on their faith .
the soul . Our Lord's teaching agreed with that of the
infallible authority of the Church , stands on a former basis . It
and the other apostles as He stood before them greeting them
Virgin wavered , but we know that the faith of the disciples did
and filling their hearts with the peace " which passeth all " under-
they felt at the fate of One whom they so tenderly loved , we
For the little Rock that followed Jesus . the sum on the first
only thinking how they might secure for themselves the nre-
Good Friday set in gloom : when it rose on Sunday . He Who
though , like these , too , they acknowledged the immortality of
their Master .
standing . '
a spear : and when He had been taken down from the cross , they
er in that single word " Mary , " or the joy of Peter and John
who had styled himself " the Resurrection and the Life " was
announcing His resurrection , above all , the sight of their Master
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journey to Jerusalem , the beloved disciple and his brother we
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one loved one after another leaves us to join " the innumerable
the saying that is written , Death is swallowed up in victory . "
rave without some powerful cause to effect the change . And
This is the hope which takes from death its sting , and from
honour and weakness ; but we trust that it will one day rise to
already set its defacing fingers is sown in corruption and dis-
oldly : " If it be just in the sight of God , to hear you rather
raved the prohibition and threats of the Sanhedrin , answering
rom on high ? " Even when they were still under the influence
caravan " which moves to the mysterious realm of the hereafter .
hows us that the selfish do not become unselfish nor towards
ren . Such a change can only be explained on the supposition
esus , and their reception on the feast of Pentecost of " power
have passed away like " a tale that is told . " Our spring-time
with a waving sea of golden corn . And we, too , when we con-
appearance left to themselves , ' they have become " quite other
the hope of the resurrection . That body on which decay has
as those " who have no hope . " When the husbandman casts
awhile , " but from whom we shall not be separated again for
had the apparently lifeless field will in the autumn be covered
eff Him and fled : Peter denied Him in spite of all his promises
is : at another time it is a brother or sister or some dear friend
wisdom which all their adversaries would not be able to resist or
this mortal hath put on immortality , then shall come to pass
end the Holy Ghost upon them and to give them a mouth and
had he would be loyal to Him even at the cost of his life . ' St.
whose life seemed a part of our own . But we need not sorrow
the glory of His resurrection . As we journey on through life ,
so in the Acts with what firmness a little later Peter and John
f the character of the apostles than their having seen the risen
Lord is risen from the tomb , no longer suffering or subject to
and timorous and self-seeking : but now that they are to all
re have seen and heard . " Our experience of human nature
evermore .
the risen Saviour , and that He had fulfilled His promise to
We rejoice on the great festival of Easter because our beloved
And for ourselves , too , a day will soon come when this life
THE CROSS .
bound : in His hour of trial and danger , the apostles barely
he faces of those whom we " have loved long since and lost
take , who narrates all these incidents in his Gospel , relates
hat they had witnessed the victory over death in the person of
with all its joys and sorrows , its victories and defeats , shall
gainsay .
sign the lifeless forms of our friends to the cold earth do so in
han God , judge yet for we cannot but speak the things which
a new life of incorporation and glory and power . " And when
the personal and visible presence of Jesus , they were weak
" bare grain " into the earth , he does so with the expectation
e time it is a beloved father or mother who is taken from
ting its bitterness , the hope that we shall once more behold
ther cause can be assigned for the complete transformation
death : but we also rejoice at the thought that we shall share
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prospect of death , and in his sufferings allowed no murmur
secular dress , and went bitterly at the thought of leaving off
and to belong wholly to God . Once during the serious illness
that now overlook him there was question of trying what a
prospect of gaining for the Congregation a subject likely to
shed such lustre on it by his signal virtues and his high
The joy with which he looked forward to his religious
whether he lived or died so that he might live and die a Pas-
emphatic . " For charity sake , brother , " he said , " don't say
found to be suffering from acute emphasis . No precmonitorv
qualities of mind , and of giving to the Church a priest who
much distressed because he had to make the journey in his
change of air would do for him , and when the information
suggested a return to his family for a while his reply was
profession was only equalled by that of his superiors at the
his dear habit even for so short a time . He cared little
such things to me : I have made a sacrifice of myself to God
upon and he left the novitiate for another Retreat . he was
the early morning . he was surprised by a sudden hemorrhage
from the lungs . A doctor was sent for , and the novice was
of the Passion while Galileo was preparing to go to Prime in
Heavenly Gardener .
should do great things for the glory of God and the salvation
to be entirely His . " When the " change was " finally decided
sionist . He even showed himself perfectly happy at the
felt . His one anxiety was to be professed as a Passionist
the Lord . " The Passion Flower that had bloomed for a little
probably , through motives of virtue , made little of any he had
while at the foot of the crucifix was soon to be called by the
One day during the octave of the Solemn Commemoration
Philip Coghlan , C.P.
of souls . But " my thoughts are not as your thoughts , said
Galileo Niccolini .
It winter comes , can spring be far behind :
symptoms of the disease had been noticed , and Galileo had
and I wish the sacrifice to be complete . Living or dead I wish
THE year of Galileo's novitiate was now drawing to a close .
viii .
Flower .
A Passion .
A Passion Flower .
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beautiful it is to die sol " ' He then asked to be left alone .
him , had " him removed to the Retreat on Monte Argentaro .
few days , his superiors , thinking that the change would benefit
well : if not , the will of God be done . " A religious then wrote
Blessed Gabriel to obtain his cure . But he had already left
to the shrine of Our Lady of Pompei , asking prayers for the
verses , " and , ordered to recite them , he did so , the burden of
of the Annunciation , as the information returned from Matins .
Asked whether he would like to receive the last sacraments .
he cried , " The Saints ! the Saints ! " and with his hand
quick , quick ! " indicating a little altar to Mary near his bed .
life , but a most beautiful death , and in her own month of May .
pen in his trembling hand and wrote : " Dear Mother , I am
of , would reply ingeniously of the Passion of Christ or the
Once when asked the question , he replied , " I am composting
secret of his happiness and peace was ' his suffering willingly
one goes to heaven so with more solemnity . " With his eyes
finished , he turned to the priest and said , " Oh Father , how
Blessed Virgin is enough for me . ' If she wishes to cure me ,
entered his room he cried , " Light the Madonna's candles
for the love of God .
quested that the religious should be called . When they
he wanted them lighted . ' He replied with a smile , " Because
had again been seized with a serious hemorrhage . After a
and when asked by the Father Master what he was thinking
could save his life . They asked him to join in a novena to
patient to add a few words to Our Lady . Galileo took the
as love renders suffering lovable . He thus showed that the
to walk a little in the garden . But on the night of the feast
They lighted the candles , and having done so ' asked him why
THE CROSS .
he replied : " Most gladly . " And when the ceremony was
smile for everyone who visited him as he lay on his sick-bed .
by St. Paul of the Cross , and it was to be the scene of Gali-
his simple song being that to suffer for love is not to suffer .
most loving son , etc.
of complaint or sadness to escape his lips . He had a bright
Maria with great fervour . A moment later , raising his voice .
was to receive through the intercession of Our Lady was not
for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul . Your
sick . No one can cure me but you . Cure me , then , if it is
As time went on he seemed to get better and was allowed
ncreased . It was soon manifest that nothing short of a miracle
he found , on his visit to the sick room , that the poor patient
But no cure was wrought , and his disease increased , the
No good result followed the change . His sufferings only
Leo's death .
fixed on the statue of the Blessed Virgin , he recited the Ave
Sorrows of Mary , which were indeed his constant thought .
all in the hands of the Blessed Virgin , and replied , " The
As morning dawned-it was the 12th of May , 1897-he r
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ery of Galileo . Before sending his letter he asked the
The Retreat on Monte Argentaro was the first house four
norrhages becoming more frequent . The grace which he
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some relic or memorial of him whom they already regarded
parents of the sick boy a picture of Galileo to which was
life was despair of and he was indeed at death's door , it was
impossible to induce him to receive the Sacraments . ' A pic-
human remedy , asking them also to apply the relic to the
God seems to have already glorified him with miracle
little church of the Retreat , happy if they went home with
been laid to rest in the cemetery of Porto San Stephano his
in that convent hearing that a nephew of hers was to have an
whose life she had lately been reading . She sent to the
were directed , and in four days their child was completely
and yet the fame of his sanctity had spread by the time of his
attached a small portion of his habit as a relic , and urged
grave was opened , for the official recognition of his remains ,
God might explain his servant and change the heart of the dying
many of persons who have had recourse to his intercession ,
kinds well attested and in great number . ' Of these we shall
them to put their faith in this servant of God and not in any
berrettino from his head , he made an effort to bow to the new
Peter's , Ave's , and Gloria's in thanksgiving to God for the
He had spent but ten days of his life on Monte Argentaro ,
province of Novara , Piedmont , relates that one of the novice's
graces conferred on Galileo . The parents did exactly as they
all parts to see his mortal remains as they were laid out in the
the cross .
disease , turned her thoughts in this sad extremity to Galileo .
religion lay ill , in the last stage of consumption . Though his
was placed under his pillow and prayers were offered that
as a saint . Two years and some months' after his body had
in cases of spiritual or temporal necessity . favours of various
comers . His head dropped upon his shoulder , and it was
thought he slept . He was dead .
sons . It was the first step towards his hoped-for exaltation
entering the room . Then , with a joyous smile , lifting his
xaltation will not long be delayed . " According to the testi-
to the honours of the Altar .
spiritual order , was perhaps not less wonderful . A young
The second favour we shall mention , though a cure in the
motioned those present to make way as though others were
edifying death .
The Superioress of the Ursuline Sisters of Onveena in the
man who had become a socialist and had lost all idea of
sinner . ' On the last day of the novena the young man re-
ceived the holy Viaticum and a few days later died a most
arm and leg amputated by reason of an incurable spinal
diseased members and to recite daily for nine days three
ure with a relic of Galileo , similar to that already described ,
And there are motives for thinking that the day of that
give but one or two examples in conclusion ,
sudden cures from dangerous or fatal diseases , signal relief
cured .
The End .
in presence of the abbatial Curia of Orbetello and other per-
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all over the country-side , and great crowds came from
thought he slept . He was dead .
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not distress you by describing . My sufferings only increased
away . I'll as it had fared with me in the house of Arabella . I
transform myself into a stool on which she would rest her feet
while she worked or conversed with her young friends . And
to give exhibitions of skill and daring to the public at the risk
of my new master . We travelled night and day on camels ,
ny agility and skill . I acquitted myself to the man's satis-
into their cages . On one occasion he kept his word . One of
and though well treated , we suffered much from want of sleep
One'day a man of hideous appearance came to take me
niserable , and the room in which I slept was small and dark ,
of our lives ; and whenever things went ill with our master ,
is time went on , until she fell sick , and then she would see me
Arabella was of a cruel , savage , and imperious disposition ;
is an acrobat , and I was now called on to give specimens of
A life of new torments now began for me . We were obliged
and whatever whims she took into her head I was sure to be
ne with terror . In my anguish I invoked the goddess of death
and so far removed from the rooms of the other members of
ruelties of which she made me the victim , and which I will
believed , for delivering me from such an inhuman monster .
issume an air of kindness towards me , which only increased
jack ; and wherever she gave the sign of command I had to
he household that I often passed sleepless nights , haunted by
large city , where we were sold to the proprietor of a circus
ny repugnance for him . ' My late mistress had had me trained
vild beasts ; and in his rage he often threatened to throw us
' But these things were but trifles ' compared with the worse
intervals ; but in this luxury I had no share . My food was
maginary fears .
be to me if I moved without having received orders to do so .
he flew into a passion and vented his rage on us .
In addition to his profession as entertainer he also dealt in
My new master , seeing that I was frightened , tried to
faction , and after praising me he led me away .
girls of much my own age , who , like myself , were the property
nd from the fatigue of the journey . We at length arrived at
XI. ( continued . )
By Rosa Vagnozzi .
was now about to face the unknown ; and the thought filled
Feasts and banquets succeeded one another at short
" THE house in which I now lived was rich and splendid ;
" I now found myself in the company of several boys and
to come and put an end to my misery .
ie sufferer . From my bent back she often mounted on horse-
Sons of Martyrs .
to more . ' No wonder that I thanked the gods , in which I the
" I now found myself in the company of sex
sons .
w into a passion and vented his rage on us .
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with food and clothing ; and after taking an affectionate leave
sound of the horn , which , as we had informed her , our master
ve did not understand ; and in a corner stood a kind of altar ,
light . On its white walls were paintings , the meaning of which
reached by a rude flight of stairs .
leadly fear last we should be pursued ; the slightest noise made
our heads they grew faint and died away in the distance . Soon
of us she gave us in charge to the unknown visitors , who led
together , as if to help one another , but after passing over
old her our sad story , and we begged her by all the gods to
furious at this , and losing all control of his passion he took
shepherdess , we took refuge in our hiding-place , which we
sounds which we knew so well ; and so , helped by the kindly
with long fair hair , and having a sheep by his side . ' I know
in one side of the cottage which was concealed by the trunks of
us off by different paths .
uxuriant trees that grew close together .
Red from the house , and made the best of our way into the
to the hiding-place . When they came down she furnished us
used to blow wherever he rode out surrounded by his slaves , we
She brought us into her cottage , which was divided into
wo parts ; and having regaled us with fresh milk and fruit ,
Full of terror last the same fate should be ours , we all de-
THE CROSS .
the poor creature in his arms and threw her as food to the wild
after , the shepherdess called us to re-enter the cottage , where
termined , if possible , to effect our escape . " That night we all
us tremble , and we never once rested till day appeared .
the Good Shepherd . '
One evening some persons came one after the other to the
have pity on us and give us shelter .
should at once hide ourselves ; and she pointed out an opening
now , but I did not know then , that it was a representation of
slept she would keep watch outside .
parted from my young companions in misfortune ; but the face
we passed some days without ever stirring out .
Priscilla continued : " As the sounds drew nearer we huddled
country . We went hand in hand through the darkness , in
the girl performers refused on the ground of serious illness to
cottage , and after a short conversation with its mistress went up
a sweet smile , ' but not for love of the gods . '
" I will receive you into my house willingly , ' she said with
a woman was seated surrounded by a stock of sheep . We
' It was a fine circular apartment , which admitted but little
A little before sunset we heard in the distance the dreaded
" We then described a cottage on the top of a hill , near which
The woman must have been a Christian , " said Sabina
When we awoke she told us that as soon as we heard the
beasts .
she prepared a sleeping-place for us , telling us that while we
over which was depicted the figure of a man of benign aspect ,
I was very sorry to leave our kind benefactress and to be
take part in the entertainment . The wretched man became
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" I will receive you into my house willingly
ake part in the entertainment .
after , the shepherdess called us to re-enter the
she prepared a sleeping-place for us , telling us to
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though it be , of the world which is now our dwelling-place .
that moved Him to give His life for us on Calvary : love is the
however , form some faint idea of the beauty of the Kingdom
the rare qualities which the girl possessed , and which the
where God and His saints reign , from the beauty , earthly
new sphere where both her intellect and her imagination had
then addressed her in a tone of sweetness : " See , Priscilla , the
unrolled before her wondering gaze , she found herself in a
Saviour of whom I have so often spoken to you came into the
full scope for exercise . Sabina recognized almost by intuition
desires and render our minds supremely happy . We can ,
her questions were in vain : ' her adopted daughter could give
world to make us week and humble of heart , and to give us
is that there God , the sovereign good , will fully satisfy our
sanctified our poor sufferings that by them we can merit eternal
But could not this Saviour have avoided suffering , had He
strange life she had led and her former unfavorable sur-
heaven , where there is no sorrow or deceit . " It was love alone
questioned her as to who they were , or where they lived ; but all
the power of the devil and to make us happy with himself in
example that we should follow in His steps ; and He has so
recess , the latter , with a yearning look in her eyes , asked her
One day as the matron and Priscilla sat in their favourite
resignation to His Heavenly . Father's will , leaving us an
and she found her an attentive and willing pupil . Priscilla .
roundings had been unable to destroy . She would have
her no particulars whatever .
foundation of His teaching ; and it was of love that ' He always
Sabina drew the girl to her and caressed her tenderly : she
mistress : " What is the heaven of the Christians' like ? "
object worthy of her love . And as the mysteries of faith were
wished it ? " asked Priscilla .
wished to restore her to her parents , and to this end she often
ature of the reward which is laid up for the just : all we know
Day by day , Sabina instructed the girl in the Christian faith ,
strength to fight the good fight ; He suffered for us , with
hand and kissed it affectionately .
is that He wished by His Passion and Death to deliver us from
spoke to those who followed Him . '
Our intellect , " answered Sabina , " cannot comprehend the
" Oh ! certainly , " replied Sabina , " but so much did He love
When Priscilla had ended her story , she seized the lady's
life . '
att .
rose feelings were deep and lively , found in the Saviour an
" Our intellect , " answered Sabina , " cannot compare
story , she seized the lady's
sons of martyrs .
nothing to fear .
tress . "
me over to the consul Rufus , who brought me to you , dear mis-
" This man kept me in his house two days and then handed
and voice of the old man who led me told me plainly that I had
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tself , to Him , if He demanded this sacrifice of me . " I dreamed
the went on : " I love Jesus who came to comfort us and wipe
son of love to some higher being , unseen by her " bodily eyes ,
heart and soul , and I would sacrifice my whole being , even life
uvited him more than once , and you , too , might keep him
stand upon the waters , which sparked with light : and I thought
usually wear , and they will bear with them the implements
ind in my oratory the relics of his father . But are they taking
ised in fishing : these , too , the deacon has provided . '
infinitely imperfect reflex of Him who made them . Do you
nasters or servants , in his sight . I love him with my whole
elds , and boundless ocean - all these things are but an
heard His voice calling me . I answered His call , and was
beauty surpassed that of any human being . He seemed to
precautions to avoid being captured on the way
veetness of summer nights , the lofty mountains , and smiling
noble Lucius will come to-night with Clement . "
Priscilla had a far-off look in her eyes as if she pursued with
after saluting them respectfully , he said to Sabina : " The
ustling of the doves' wings and the sweet singing of the birds .
THE CROSS .
Priscilla asserted , and then speaking in a low voice , and
ransfigured into some celestial being , she would not shrink
against the clear blue of the heavens ? ' Is it not a lovely
from martyrdom itself .
with the air of one inspired , as if she were making her confes-
ment : have you prayed for him ? '
Truly , thought Sabina as she looked at the girl , who seemed
he changing hues of the sky at dawn and sunset , the soft
approaching in the distance ? "
' Their good angel accompany them . " prayed Sabina fer-
ew days to seek some relief in his bereavement ? I have
Perhaps . " said the matron . " he brings us news of Cle-
away our tears and make us all equal , whether rich or poor ,
see yonder hill all covered over with asphodels standing " out
nartyrs will be welcomed to my house ; and each of them will
ser imagination the vanished dream . ' Sabina was the first to
" God be thanked , " explained the matron : " the sons of
With all my heart , ' was the reply .
" They will dress as fishermen , " he answered . " The dea-
on. Paul , has provided them with the clothes which fishermen
tirection indicated , she answered : " Yes , it is he . '
Both relapsed into a silence which was broken only by the
ently . " And your father - why does not he come here for a
of Him , the heavenly Bridegroom , in the still midnight : His
Do you not think , " she said , " that that is Gellius who is
awoke , and thus lost the delightful vision . "
Gellius soon arrived at the recess where the ladies were , and
walking on the waters to where He stood , when I suddenly
speak .
The girl started from her revenge , and after looking in the
sight ? '
hey will dress as fishermen , " he answered .
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walking on the waters to where He stood , when
Do you not think , " she said ,
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already laid . In reply to the inquiries of the lady , Lucius
at a spot beside the Anio , which is called gladius ( sword ) , we
watchers soon saw lights advancing along the path , and then
heard a noise which came from behind a group of trees . We
them to an adjoining apartment , where refreshments had been
and advancing towards the cottage ; at other times he hears his
which , from their shape and agility , we judged to be hares . '
time our Linus all radiant with light rising from the waters
of a book and the occasional cry of some night-bird . The
Priscilla holding a " lighted lamp , at once hastened to the door
whelming him with questions .
us with you to the boat : we should love to have a sail on the
three gentle taps at the door , the preconverted signal , warned
river , " while they tugged at his tunic all the time .
hem that the fugutives had come . Sabina , followed by
path , on either side of which mastich-trees grew .
fear sky : and the silence was unbroken save for the rustling
" but my father will not leave his cottage . He prays all day
had occurred on the way . " Only , " he added with a smile ,
and a good part of the night , and his boat meanwhile remains
in prayer in a room with a secret door which opened on a narrow
cordiality , and , when the first greetings were over , she brought
anders were sunk in sleep . Sabina and Priscilla alone watched
when he calls him he comes , and then father feels as if he
to admit the fugitives . She received them with the utmost
clasped his lost son to his heart . "
our fears were groundless : two small animals leaped forth ,
Night had come , and the inhabitants of the villa of the Ole-
Sirius , with his twinkling companions , shone brightly in a
idle on the river . Sometimes he says that he sees in the night
nent , and see that he has a supply of good things to take to
nd when they heard that he had a boat , they cried out : " Take
aw Gellius , they ran to him , boasting of their prey , and over-
Sabina appeared leaping gluefully .
his father . '
Poor old man . " said Sabina with a sigh .
You have a great heart , noble lady , " replied the youth ;
SONS OF MAKLYKS .
" Priscilla . " said the matron . " give Gellius some refresh-
to show her the contents of two little baskets which they carried
moths , lizards , and dragon-flies . As soon , however , as they
give hospitality to the followers of Christ . "
Childish voices were now heard from the flowers path which
The girl , followed by Gellius , went off to obey her mistress's
company . Mr Villa is large enough , and I am always glad to
command , and the children scamped merrily after them .
informed her that nothing to cause them any apprehension
voice among the needs from the opposite bank of the river , and
The youth answered all their questions as well as he could ,
and the two twin sons of
at once grasped our arms to defend ourselves if necessary ; but
They ran up to Priscilla .
moths , lizards , and dragon-flies .
led to the white marble fountain ; and the two twin sons o
replied the youth ;
ed to the white marble fountain ;
1961stampeded by a successful career
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possible ? he thought . Could this be his long-lost sister whom
he path , he had seen by the light of the girl's lamp the tatooing
on her right arm - the star and serpent and two enwreathed
Sabina , which reminded him of his dead mother . Was it
delicate feminine hands had arranged their new dwelling . for
of youth and beauty , be Lois ? True , she did not bear that
name ; but her name might have been changed for some reason
learn something from the matron concerning her young friend .
she was leaning upright and motionless against a marble pillar .
of his friend , and he assured him that for his part he would
some repose , of which they had much need .
Lucius was much surprised : he shared to the full the feelings
intently at her . She was clad in a white tunic , and just then
had told them that that would be their habitation thenceforth ,
entered his mind to thank her for the herbs which she had sent
Clement at once confided to his companion his doubts and
scarcely noticed Priscilla ; and the thought had not even
to the deacon's house , and which had so materially contri-
They accordingly left the house in silence , and , guided by
ments to seek repose , but sleep fled from their eyes . They
and movements , and even in her very voice when she spoke to
THE CROSS .
were both anxious for the morning , when they could , perhaps ,
Lucius , seeing his friend , who at other times was always
or other . Just then the lady called her by her name , Priscilla ,
ain ? Could this girl who stood before him , the very picture
answered as if his thoughts were elsewhere . As he came along
But what if he questioned her and her answers showed that
Clement was silent , and seemed to take no interest in the
she was a stranger to him , not of his kith or kin ? This fear
buted to Clement's recovery .
him if he were unwell ; while Sabina urged them both to take
she took her leave .
at the end of a winding alley shaded by cypresses . After she
leave nothing undone to discover the truth . He himself had
unnerved him and kept him silent .
The young noble then informed Sabina of the deep-laid plot
f Eusebius against himself and Clement , which had been dis-
He wished to ask her a thousand questions as he gazed
overed by Phoebe , the blind slave .
When the two young men were left alone , they had little
conjectures regarding the girl . And while he spoke of his
time to observe with what thoughtful charity and good taste
he had loved so much without knowing her , and had sought in
circles . Then there was something in her features and quit
The youths then betook themselves to their several apart-
inversation ; and when any question was put to him , he
hopes and fears , his eyes were full of tears .
Sabina , soon came to a cottage of poor appearance which stood
nd at this he started as if awakened from a dream .
right and cheerful , wrapt up thus in his own thoughts , asked
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and at this he started as if awakened from a dream , "
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the poet Epirus had spoken to Sabina . the Church enjoyed long
was baptized in Sabina's house , and thus admitted to the fold
maiden was sufficiently instructed in the Christian faith , she
his mother . We can well imagine their joy at meeting : a joy
After the sacrifice of the Christians at the festival of which
ing hues , amber , crimson , and pearl-grey , decked the sky :
in which their friends heartily participated . As soon as the
the bright haze that enveloped them . Bright clouds of varv-
He , too , was received among the catchumens , thanks to a
and when , finding that in consequence of his accident he was
in his mind : he was quite certain that it had once belonged to
SONS OF MARTYRS .
on her arm and the amulet which she wore round her neck , and
night say , almost miraculously . This latter alone was suffi-
Clement's sister . the long lost Lois : and Sabina and the poet
disabled for the rest of his days . He retired into private life on
ient to dispel any lingering doubt that might have remained
which in all the vicissitudes of her life she had preserved , one
father of the bridegroom , as had remained faithful to his
which her parents had given her ; and Sabina was her god-
by the Anio was the last pagan composition that he penned .
and the fountains in the vestibule sent up never-ceasing jets ,
and it was fitting that it should be so , for it was ushering in
instigator gradually declined , now that he was out of the way ;
Flowers in profusion added their beauty to the scene . and the
years of peace ; and the odd which we found the poet writing
which , as they broke and fell , gleamed merrily in the sunshine .
Albanus , were laying the tables with choice meats and costly
vines , and putting a finishing touch to the arrangement of the
his estate near the city of Taranto . it ceased altogether
the wedding-day of Lucius .
marbles which adorned it gleamed with unwanted splendidour .
with light . ' It was a dawn of unusual beauty even for Italy ,
The inquiries of Clement had left no doubt in his mind as to
which consoled them for all the troubles they had endured , and
iovful sounds of the various instruments then in use welcomed
re identity of the maiden . Then there were the taboo marks
In the private chapel of his house the young nobleman placed
the bride and guests .
the ring on the finger of Priscilla , who was no other than
The outlines of the hills became gradually disengaged from
After this event some months passed , during which the
trusted ones who had guarded Lucius during his stay on Mount
His house on the Coelian hill wore a festive aspect : the
The day was dawning and the shadows were fleeing away .
severity of the persecution of which Eusehius had been the
memory , were present at the ceremony .
The servants and freedmen , among whom were the two
furniture .
Epirus , with such friends of Quintus Martius , the martyred
mother .
of Christ . At her baptism she resumed the old name Lois
file in the distance , the ripping waves of the sea sparked
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and when the time of parting came , Mary in prophetic words
land regarding the various events of the day when Jesus
retreat of a band of robbers . As Joseph paused in dismay , the
his pity and compassion , and he brought the wayfarers to his
day's journey when he , to his great joy , be held a light which
to Egypt . This legend is told in all lands with but slight
leader of the band came out , half in rage , half in fright ; but the
to perfect health . The parents entertained their guests kindly ,
hospitality to the Holy Family as they sped in fear and dread
sight of the worn young Mother and the helpless Babe woke
life of the Saviour . Thus Dismas , the good thief , is said
he supposed indicated an inn or caravansary , and he led the ass
own quarters where his wife tended his two sons . One of the
N the folk-lore and legends that have sprung up in every
children was a leper : but when its mother washed it in the
nessed the sacrifice on Calvary with early happenings in
Legends of Passionside .
which the Blessed Virgin rode right up to the entrance of the
tion . Joseph was very tired and married with a long
sen the leader of a robber band who extended their
there is a general tendency to connect those who we
1 which Jesus had been bathed the child was restored
to Egypt .
accomplish this work of charity .
to him the truth and beauty of the faith .
THE CROSS .
THE END .
by his son Gellius , though he no longer had need of it , as he
fathers , who had laid down their lives for the truth .
ceeded first in gaining the poet's heart and winning his affect-
Lucius , where all regarded him in the light of a brother .
the view of Lucius had erected . The latter had recovered
Clement was received into the ranks of the clergy , and
Thus the sons of martyrs called fragrant flowers of virtue
The old boatman , as Lucius had told his sick friend , soon
Phoebe , the old nurse of Lucius , her earthly mission com-
nearly all his wealth , and he was therefore in a position to
# in ministering to the wants of the sick in a hospital which
ventually raised to the priesthood . He spent much of his
contrived that he should become acquainted . This man suc-
learned young Christian at Ardea , with whom Sabina had
which had been so dear to him , was preserved with loving care
tions ; and this done , he found it an easy task to demonstrate
which bloomed on the plants irrigated by the blood of their
lad given up his father's calling to enter the household o
436 .
his martured son in a better world ; and the boat ,
died peacefully in the house of the deacon , Paul ,
ish this work of charity .
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ime of Christ's death approached that the buried wood rose
hands and feet : the fuschia received a sprinkling of the blood
that flowed so freely ; and the aspen shakes yet on the stillest
The branch was given to Seth by an angel , and in time the
day because it stood erect and unplying when the other forest
Saviour's right hand , and recognised in the weeping and broken-
holy pool of Bethesda rose above it , and it was not till the
breast when it sought to pluck one of the sharp thorns from
hearted Mary the young Mother who had been his guest long
procure a branch of the tree of life and plant it over his grave .
to the surface . Then it was thrown aside , and lay unnoticed
uniform colour . Several plants and flowers , too , received some
the dying Saviour's brow . Previously the bird was of a
shows a corona of thorns and the nails that pierced Christ's
tells that when the first man came to die he begged Seth to
a vision Christ dying on the Passion Tree . She spoke of this
in the earth by the orders of the monarch ; but subsequently the
embalming the dead body of the Lord ; the passion flower
sapling became a strong tree . It was cut down , and formed
to the wise king , and the plank was removed and ' buried deep
God whom they persecuted ; and " for this he was stunned by the
was fashioned grew in the garden of Eden ; and one writer
God that hung on the Cross beside him . He reprimanded his
berries , the rosemary put forth its leaves for the purpose of
trees bowed in sympathy in the Garden of Olivet as Jesus
the day of redemption came , Dismas was on the cross on the
ruel treatment of Christ , telling them that it was the Son of
before in the desert ; and he realised that it was her Son and his
with Me in Paradise . '
start of a bridge over the brook Kedron when the Queen of
It is a belief in all lands that the wood from which the Cross
Legends of PassionTide .
trowd and heard the blessed words , " This day thou shalt be
The robin redbreast gained its popularity and its crimson
addressed her host , " The Lord will reward thee on His right
prayed in anguish there .
Magdalen Rock .
impanion for his irreverence and rebuked the soldiers for their
till the executioners required it .
hand , and blot out they sins . " When the years had passed and
heba visited Solomon . She crossed this bridge , and saw in
inctive mark on that Friday . The holly gained its red
sited Solomon . She crossed this bridge , and saw in
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gratification he felt at the kindness
President of the Conference , Brother
winter months' in providing enter-
the parish , and referred to the suc-
of the members , and spoke in high
and T. H. Carberry . Hon. secretary .
and will be given in the schools .
popular , and well attended , and , as
Branch of the United Irish League ,
the Holy Cross Conference of the
left for Dublin to give the D.M.P.
Retreat as well as the Retreat to
held not only by the members of
parish . These have been very
artistes have been secured , and the
Hospital Committee , who were the
original organisers of the presenta-
Peter Mackle , in formally making
Speeches were also made by Messrs .
St. Vincent de Paul Society . The
a result , the Committee were able
the Confraternity of the Passion at
cess that attended the efforts of the
Large congregations attended the
tion . Father Hubert expressed the
have been very active during the
Father Rector was ' very well
they displayed in their work .
on the Church Debt Fund .
to hand over to the Rector a sum of
the Conference but by the people of
respect in which Father Hubert is
attended : especially on the Feast of
tainments for the people of the
St. Patrick , when he preached the
T. Boyle ( vice-president ) , P. Duffin ,
approached Holy Communion .
preached on the Sunday nights by
sionist Fathers took part , was at-
the presentation , spoke of the deep
course of sermons given recently by
mittee of the Catholic Federation
The Rector , Father Hubert , was
E40 towards the half-year's interest
and useful present on the part of
April 26th. Several prominent
St. Joseph's , Fishgate . " The Com-
Father Bertrand , who subsequently
terms of the earnestness and zeal
in which about twenty of the Pas-
lately the recipient of a handsome
Debt is being organised by the local
tended with great success .
on the Sunday following the enrol-
Panegyric of the Saint .
The General Mission in Belfast ,
The course of Lenten Sermons
Mount Argus .
A concert in aid of the Church
concert promises to be a great
ment , between 500 and 600
success .
Jottings .
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eputation of nearly a quarter of a
who also at the conclusion of the
house , E40 ; Cornwallis Road
sion has been a striking success .
weather was most inclement , there
turer was introduced by the Rector .
praised on all sides for its array of
and obtained from Mr. ' Anstruther
stitute . The proceeds are in further-
lacclesfield ' Courier ' : " The mis-
graged in Belfast and Liverpool : Fr.
dressed them on " Spiritual Sloth , "
Vianv demands have been made
goodly number of the C.T.S. public-
noting its prevalence and dangers .
C.T.S. gave an able lecture in St.
proceedings said a few suitable
the new Retreat . The concert was
place on " Shreve Tuesday at the In-
formist instructor , by increasing
ance of the reduction of the debt on
Forward Movement . " Although the
r. Bruno Townsend , a member of
gave a most successful mission at
Catholic religious instructor , be at
tioned as to St. John's Road Work-
Workhouse , E30 ; and the Infirmary ,
Bollington ( Cheshire ) . We sustain
Mary's Schools on " The Catholic
om the first sermon to the last .
cations were disposed of during the
its causes and the means to over-
L30 , subject to the sanction of the
talented artistes who so kindly lent
have recently treated the Noncon-
words of thanks and appreciation .
the salary of Father Robert Kelly .
their assistance and gave of their
the rate of E 100 per annum , approx-
he Passionist Order , came with a
Local Government Board . This
on the small community for mis-
was a good attendance . The lec-
come it . A short Retreat will be
the promise of another lecture . A
given to the Brothers by Fr. Vicar
Martin at Bedworth , Fr. Rector
sions and retreats . . . Frs. Bonaven-
ie following extract from " The
their monthly meeting and put in a
8th . Mr. Anstruther , secretary of the
during Holy Week .
the sum to E 100 per annum .
ture and Columban have been en-
good attendance . Fr. Finbar ad-
St. Mary's , Barborne . - On March
considerate manner in which they
organised by Fr. Raymond took
The committee recommended that
The promenade concert and dance
was agreed to .
evening .
The Brothers of the Passion held
jottings .
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best .
was also been
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well attended , especially by the men
made arrangements by which all the
purse of sovereign were presented
record was fully maintained by the
eloquent testimony to the popularity
and hearing his advice . " Two more
their training . The second part of
who , owing to the coal strike . had
missioner not only provided for the
rendered by the children . During
closed out last month . The princi-
sacrificing labours of the Sisters .
of the infants' school . In a brief
of Mother Christina and the self-
Mother Christina in St. Anne's . Fr.
quitted themselves with signal suc-
school children had opportunities of
Theodore , with the members of the
fast , Fathers Rector and Stanislaus
When the latter appeared and bowed
presenting themselves in the church
the interval Fathers Rector and
ing . of the sermons which he deli-
conducted a mission for the people
Theodore , in well-chosen words , re-
plied on behalf of the good Sister .
testimonial committee , assembled
missions are to be preached by Fr.
applause was deafening . ' It was an
the programme consisted of songs
The good Sisters of the Cross and
minent Catholic churches in Lon-
Passion are to be congratulated on
her acknowledging the roar of
address Fr. Rector referred to the
pal event was the annual tea' party
and dances , which were admirably
of her retirement as head-mistress
The play was repeated on one of the
to Mother Christina on the occasion
first time . The young players ac-
eloquence , so simple yet so search-
congregation as a body , but also
were engaged on the mission in Bel-
cess and were greeted by the hearty
don . As was quite expected , that
" Joan of Arc , " was staged for the
and children's play . The drama .
on the platform and an address and
much time on their hands and used
resting notes from Sutton were
plaudits of a delighted audience .
vered each evening . This zealous
pressure on our space some inte-
of Sutton . This was exceptionally
Rector-one in Oswestry , beginning
it in the best of ways by attending
long and honourable service of
on Passion Sunday , and one further
While Fathers Vicar and Ambrose
St. Anne's , Sutton . - Owing to
century from one of the most nro-
following evenings .
north later in the year .
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