The Cross Vol XXVIII 1937-1938

--- Page 1 --- igil of Pentecost , F.A. Bro. Gabriel ( Donnelly ) , C.P. 1935 . . Stanislaus , B.M. inding of the Holy Cross . Ascension of Our Lord . H.O. d dav in Octave of Pentecost to Monica . W. Bro. Vincent ( Lealey ) , O.P. 1894 . Pentecost Sunday . 8 . Philip and James , App. Bro. Alexander ( Schezskowski . C.P. 1930 . 8 . Nereus and Companions , MM. Rev. Fr. Fidelis ( Doyle ) . O.P. -1920 . ctave of the Ascension . . Antonine . B.C. pparition of St. Michael , Archangel . ctave of St. Paul of the Cross . ( Conf. Paul Joseph ( Monselle ) , O.P. -1891 . id day in Octave of Pentecost . Most Rev. Dr. Patrick Fallon . O.P. 187 Sunday in Octave of Ascension . 5th SUNDAY AFTER EASTER . Bro. Peter ( O'Sullivan ) , C.P.-1908 . h day in Octave of the Ascension . almanac . " Rev. Fr. Bernardino ( Carosi ) . C.P.-1890 . Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , ' Bro . Patrick ( Casey ) . C.P.-1890 . of Deceased Passionists . LESSED GEMMA GAILGANI , V. Anniversaries . seasonist . Rev. Fr. Fernando ( Saavedra ) , C.P. 1922 . # Eduardus J. Byrne , Rev. Fr. Matthew ( Kelly ) , O.P. 1929 Archiep . Dublinen . Oensor Dep. 1937 may Feast . f1879 . --- Page 2 --- a 0 0 0th --- Page 3 --- happiness . GIRE 11601212 or 116ary soul that seeks to justify the proud title : " Child of Mary . ' have the inestimable privilege of becoming the Mother of the Saviour ? evotion to Mary is almost instinctive in every Catholic heart . From our But a devotion which consists in words only is a poor and empty thing . The best , and Dr. Edmund . b.O. which her name is blessed have brought us comfort and consolation in the midst of many trials . # " mission in ... www we wanger . Her intropud faith , her immaculate led the only way to prove our devotion to Mary is to imitate her virtues , and thus to merit e not here perceive a symbol of the long dark night of Israel's waiting profound obedience , her boundless charity-these are virtues which should nificant and appropriate in the dedication . The sweetness and the freshn I the only way to prove our devotion to Mary is to imitate her virtues , a Mary . After the darkness and the hardship of winter , all nature replaces in the e been taught to revere her and to honour her . The familiar and oft- revere her and to honour her . The familiar and oft-repeated prayers And even to our last years , a final and childlike devotion to her is a sure passport to etting both significant and appropriate in the dedication . The sweetness Devotion to Mary is almost instinctive in every Catholic heart . From our earliest days we to prove our devotion to Mary is to imitate her virtues , and thus to me e coming of the promised Redeemer , and of the coming of the Blessed Vir memory of the May devotion is one of the most cherished souvenirs of the year are themselves emblematic of the fragrance of virtue which adorr May devotion is one of the most cherished souvenirs of our vanished you promise . Can we not here perceive a symbol of the long dark ni From time immemorial the month of May has been dedicated to the Mother of God . " There t years , a fill and childlike devotion to her is a sure passport to etern something both significant and appropriate in the dedication . The sweetness and the freshness mised Redeemer , and of the coming of the Blessed Virgin , she who was From time immemorial the month of May as been dedicated to the Mother of Godlessness gladsome summer days , of which the blossoms of May are the harbing he Springtime of the year are themselves emblematic of the fragrance of v # and gladsome summer days , in which the mass ve been taught to revere her and to honour her . The familiar and oft-repeated prayers ven to our last years , a fillial and childlike devotion to her is a sure p --- Page 4 --- and his efforts to run the blockade at Bilbao have added a note of grim humour are now stationed along the land frontiers of Spain . whilst the warships of four home are major obstacles in the path of young folk contemplating marriage . front " ( we quote the Irish Press . April 1937 , has delivered a cryptic and married and who won't get married . ' What's to be done about it ? ' In some acquainted with conditions prevailing in the rural parts of the publicity ; press reports , radio , speeches , meetings , resolutions support one side blunt language , there are hundreds of young men and women who ought to get sinister utterance . " We must fight in this country the same enemy as opposes the declining years of their life in loneliness , and in the accumulation of land sighted fathers and mothers refuse to allow their sons to leave the parental home remains average . But the present state of affairs is decidedly bad . The marriage s this a prophecy or a threat ? Mr. Frank Ryan supports the so-called Spanish parishes marriages have dwindled down to vanishing-point ; and we see the veritable food of propaganda inundates the world her every known means of ike Miss Ellen Wilkinson , M.P. , continue to poke their noses into an affair which rate for the quarter was 6.8 ; in Scotland , 7.5 , and in England and implication of his statement is too obvious to be lightly disregarded . And the In this department , it is generally admitted that the " Reds " have a marked come to a question of arms . " The italics are ours-and we are entitled to ask 1914-18 , seems to be fast approaching . There may be minor indeavour to prevent the entry of war material into the country . Busvhodies , to found homes of their own . The result is seen in the vast population of above the average for the five years 1931-35 . In Northern Ireland the marriage dvantage . The non-intervention agreement , subscribed to by twenty-seven the lowest marriage-rate in the world ! " Every priest and social worker who is result in the diminution of school-average which is beginning to attract national by the large number of bachelor men and bachelor women who we cannot see any prospect of a speedy conclusion . ' The main Editorial Notes . THE Spanish War continues to drag on , and neither side at the moment seems to be able to claim definite military successes . In fact , a position of stalemate . at unlike that which developed on the Western Front from cannot be induced to wed . To some extent the low marriage iterest of the struggle has now shifted to other fronts . A to the proceedings . ' Near home . Mr. Frank Ryan " on leave from the Madrid Government . " " Is he preparing to introduce their tactics to Ireland ? " The attention . Marriage saorstat Refercussions . ate in the Saorstat for the last quarter of 1936 was 45 per 1,000 , which 1 people are entitled to an explanation of his words . But in the country such obstacles " do not exist to the same extent . ' In plain , of the rate is offset by a very high fertility rate , so that the birth-rate nations Germany , Italy , France and Britain , which the coasts in a United Rate . " Spanish War . For many years the Saorstat has enjoyed the unenviable distinction of having coesses on different fronts , " or even a major engagement country is well aware of that disquieting phenomenon , evidenced propaganda inundates the world by every known means of as , is a big effort towards the conflict . Hundreds of observers Iv unmarried men and equally elderly unmarried women who are spending lderly unmarried men and equally elderly unmarried women who are spending other according to the personal predilections of those in charge of affairs . or property for which there are no direct heirs . In an appalling number of was been asked to keep out of : whilst the saga of " Potato Jones . In the cities , economic stress and the difficulty of obtaining a suitable successes on different fronts , " or even a major engagement , but vations-Germany , Italy , France and Britain-watch the coasts in a United reasonable opposition of parents is to blame . Obstinat sons to a provision of a threat : The Italiankore ours-sports the so-c --- Page 5 --- editorial notes . --- Page 6 --- current events , constructive in its comment upon debated topics , and one quarterly organ of the Legion of Mary , strikes a new " and welcome note in which however was received in a hostile and uncompromising fashion . If the the whole Catholic school system by means of terror and oppression , whilst the Legion-simplicity , earnestness , courage and cheerfulness-appear on almost Berlin . Mr. Orsenigo entered a formal protest at the German Foreign Office , vill therefore be held in the churches . Meanwhile the drive against the Catholic to note the appearance of three excellent periodicals which fill notable gaps in best to edify when they fail either to interest or to instruct . It is very encouraging are attributed to the intransigent attitude of the Church . several Catholic text-books from use in the elementary schools . In many designed to foster and propagate interest in this important branch dioceses the teaching Sisters have been dismissed from " the schools . As the With this Number " THE CROSS " commences its Twenty-Eighth Year . reach between the Reich and the Holy See . The Bishop of Berlin , Mr. monthly of great interest which contains contributions of genuine and permanent Catholic journalism . The Editor's hope is justified for " the qualities of the wo months , worthy represents the great missionary tradition of the Redemptionist Fathers . Its contributors deal with topics of general Catholic interest in a manner very page . " We commend these three periodicals to the attention of our Whilst thanking our readers for their continued support , may we take this Preusing announces the latest Nazi " reprisal " as a consequence of the Encucial . RE CENT Catholic Press Exhibitions , both National and International have drawn be in arrears . opportunity of giving a timely reminder to those whose Subscription may Church remains completely helpless . value ; and a miscellaneous collection of " views publications " which do their value . Attractively produced , brightly written , and covering a wide field of weekly papers ; an abundance of foreign missionary magazines , nan Answer of the Concordat and that any violations which have occurred general Catholic interest ; two rather " high-brow " reviews of excellent cultural , Catholic Press . A general view of the field of Catholic Press thought , Hibernia is a typical product of a new Ireland , thoughtful , critical a erman domestic affairs . Against this last allegation the Apostolic Nuncio in activity in Ireland would reveal a couple of rather ordinary schools continues with unabated vigour . The Minister for Education has banned our new volume . entire population , that the State has observed the provisions inswer to the Encyclopedia claims that Catholics number only one-third of the leaders - at the same time extending our sincere congratulations to all concerned . haracterised the Encyclical as an unjustified interference in 000000500000 00000000 which attracts the reader's thoughtful attention . Finally , Maria Legionis , the Catholic . 050ERSON # 00000000 Three New hundred per cent. Catholic . Then the Redemptionist Record , which appears every vation continues to develop at the present rate , it can only end in an open The State Press , taking its cue from the Government , has f the Church's activity ; a handful of excellent perio THE CROSS . All public collections for Catholic charities have been forbidden ; the collect periodicals . the front rank of our press activity . Pride of place is given to Hibernia , a strength and to our weakness in fostering the growth German Answer . Bishop of Muenster has pointed out , the Nazis are systematically under of the Concordat and that any violations which have our which attracts the reader's thoughtful attention . Finally , I --- Page 7 --- Catholic Action ayman's definite position in the life of the Church , and this position is given outine . Now this feeling of isolation cannot co-exist with a firm understanding as to give little or no evidence of his Catholicity : In fact , he is indistinguishable put as the true , the only real life . He then understands that Catholicism is a ind'silently ; Locks , or problems to which he had sought an answer vainly . of the doctrine of the Mystical Body . Isolation becomes a sheer impossibility normal life . The religious side of his nature is regarded by him as but a side . a mock sentiment of broadmindedness to the effect that he is not a bigot . had he can no more be isolated or departmentised than his own heart or Living Entity of which he himself is an integral unit . The Faith is seen not as and takes on a somewhat unnatural aspect when contrasted with everyday Life to be lived , that the Church is a Living Unity of which he is a living part , would lack that enthusiasm and zeal which are so necessary . If Catholic Action of the Faith , and if he is unwittingly drawn into discussion on a religious topic , even allows his own mind to become departmentised so that the pigeon-hole and can be isolated from his own body . He begins to grasp life as a Whole Catholic . Most of us have had experience of that pitiful figure the " Sunday ' The Church is then not merely an organisation which he has " joined " but a the force of St. Paul's doctrine , failed to understand how it could be used in concrete cases . Our intention this month is to show some of the ways in which Using the Key as a whole , and his work is linked up with that of the Church in One great ligion as a department of life having one day a week set aside for itself . He reading , amusements and his friends and his home , give little or no indication JOHN F. POWER a Live " Cell " in that Body he has his part to play in the life of the Organ is a key to the solution of many But the fact of having such a Key to Catholic Action and the use of that Mystical Body of Christ . Here to each other . rasped the Key and will now begin to seek Locks into which it will fit smoothly few are not identical , and it may be that some of our readers while admitting All this is not to say that he is deliberately lax but rather that he looks up to become a vital , a dynamic force , then it must be built upon the fact of the Catholic ! Six days of the week his speech , example , work and duties are such Unity Whose Head is Christ . " N a former article we said that it was essential for us to have a vivid realisation At the outset . St. Paul's doctrine removes the danger of the " isolated needs be the very basis of true Catholic Action , for without it our efforts cious of our relationship with the His own work , profession or craft provides the first use for the Key . From to him in virtue of his Membership of the Living . Mystical Body of Christ . As aspect of life , not as something which even " colours " his ordinary existence 0009999000 # # 00000000 sonal concern when we are cons- Church becomes a matter of per- when the fact of his organic relationship to all his fellow-Catholics is grasped Having reached this stage , our erstwhile " Sunday " Catholic will have I he evades or murmurs something about it being the priest's business , " or from thousands of men and women to whom religion means nothing . His and not as a series of religious and secular actions bearing little or no relation problems : Every activity carried on by the to eligion " is completely cut off from his work . His recreations and his 1940s # is Key can be applied and the transforming power which it possesses of St. Paul's Teaching of the Mystical Body of Christ . We saw that it n to him in virtue of his Membership of the Living , Mystical Body of Christ . As --- Page 8 --- profession so that the sanctity of those who were doctors . Teachers , soldiers . soldiers must be viewed according to the individual . While referencing the higher state constitutes his humanity . If Man is a Member of Christ's Musical Body then and will help to enforce the beauty and sanctity of Catholic Marriage . Such Virginity or Matrimony , while differing in their scale of perfection as such , yet of Matrimony is for them a Vocation , and for those called to it a Holy and rejecting Him Who gives it its authority to govern . The State which relies labourers , writers and the rest-ceases to be an enigma . He sees that to promote his welfare according to the means given to each by God , and the Mystical Body so that they are not now two , but One in Christ . The long than a historic example , and the layman is able to enter into the meaning of herefore the true Christian State will be based upon the fact of Christian Truth able to understand the true meaning of Vocation . No longer does it limit itself social or national spheres . The Catholic is the better citizen in so far as he is expect any key to them from St. Paul ? After all is it to be expected that a Jalling . He will learn to judge the two states not as conflicting but as comple- without reference to Christ must be brought back to a recognition of Christ's of political and social life which are so obvious in our modern world . Can we from his own life in its more individual aspects we turn to the Catholic as became Saints . It was their Vocation , and in it they found a means of living lives of sanctity and real Catholicity . will be the outlook of the Catholic who has realised St. Paul's glorious conception Norious and noble . This whether it be the Chair of a University or the selling complementaries , each having as its subject the same person , man . " Each exists to the Priesthood . the Religious Life , but penetrates every possible work and of cabbages . Calling . " a Vocation , and in it he now finds opportunities which had escaped and it is the combination of these two . The spiritual and the material , that Mystical Body be understood he will not err in his attitude towards the Sanctity he better Catholic . ' Church and State are not of their nature committee but So it will be with regard to his state of life . Once his place in Christ's of the Life of the Christian in Christ . violation of rights , usually on the part of the State . social and political affairs ? 1Vocation is given . It will show the coming together of two members of Christ's The Saint when viewed from this standpoint becomes a living reality rather serve God . Right to Rule first . We are Catholics , members of Christ's Mystical Body , and HERE St. Paul's doctrine of our membership of Christ's Mystical Body can ach us much . We are . St. Paul tells us. members one of another in Christ and being a mere means of earning a livelihood he now begins to regard it as a real position which may be found is not due to inherent contradiction but to some THE CROSS ocation with an understanding which transforms his profession into something " Marriage , " regarding it as a second-best to Celibacy . ' He will realise ad Justice with Charity . The Legislature which outlaws or ignores Christ is Marriage will be seen not as a second-best , but as best for those to whom such We must remember that Man is two-fold in that he has a Soul and Body . im in the vast . St. Paul's doctrine having seized upon his imagination each us much . We are . St. Paul tells us , members one of ano mber of the community . Here we are faced with the many great problems heological foundation such as the Mystical Body can have any co of their work , but through it and , under God . because of it that they rocession of married Saints will then strike upon the mind with greater force ecame Saints . It was their Vocation , and in it they found a means of living his membership will influence and transform his life whether in t nentary , each being for those called to it the way of life in which the --- Page 9 --- using the key to Catholic action is His Own Mystical Body , ways , and in that Official Prayer each unit in that becomes a matter of personal concern because we are conscious of our relationship re ignorant of that Social teaching we are not functioning as vital and integral membership of Christ's Church for yourselves . But in conclusion , it may be with each and every member of the Church throughout the world . Every Body is linked to each other and all to Christ . Our participation in the Liturgy have our duty because of our membership of the Living Body of Christ . We five have become really imbued with St. Paul's doctrine we cannot fail to ocial stability where Christ is either ignored or unwelcome . So even here we we must be content with leaving you to apply this organic conception of our herefore we must do all in our power to bring about a Christian transformation sarts of that Body . If we have grasped the fact of our privileged place in the understand that the Liturgy is no mere " fat " or fancy , but an important and as such , has a power and efficacy all its own because offered by the WHOLE ither actual or potential members of His Body , and as such , have a right to of the Faith which Our Holy Father the Pope so desires . Unless we realise our cannot take its place , for it is the prayer of Christ , and in Him , His Church home to us vividly when we are conscious of our oneness with that Church This transformation brought about by our grasp of the definite place we occupy For , broadly , the Liturgy is but the Official Prayer of the Mystical Body of Christ , in act is viewed as either weakening or strengthening the Mystical Body of Christ which it leaves untouched . Every activity which is carried on by the Church place in the Church then Catholic Action will not infame our imagination and he Social Rights of Christ as King over the hearts of men . There is no real want to know of the work , progress and welfare of the faith throughout the re join ourselves in prayer to . It thereby showing our Oneness in Christ our Head . are made personal responsibilities . Knowing our close unity in Christ we will poken on this theme , and sometimes Catholics are apt to look upon it as the The wariness of the worker in the Missions of the frozen North or in in union with the Action of the Body and that , as we know , is the extending of social and national life which will secure the Rights of Christ . All men are of us . The success of the Church here or Her martyrdom there are brought We might extend our examples to great length , but space forbids , and triumphant or suffering . Church in Union with Its Head-Christ . Private prayer , no matter how good , with the Mind of Her Head . subject suited to those who like to be " high-brow " and " different . " Again . Even the more ordinary activities of the Church in the sphere of the Press So will it also be with regard to the Liturgy . Much has been written and nation : if living Cells in the Mystical Body , then our activity will be action must know the social teaching of Christ's Mystical Body , the Church . " If we women in the Church , in Christ's Own Mystical Body , Catholic Action will follow n the Church is limitless , for there is not a single aspect of Catholic life and work church , our minds must be at One with the Mind of the Church , and so at One Christ's Reign over all men . In such activity lies ( Arthur. If Members of Christ's Body , then we must be active , for life expresses itself Bauatorial Africa , his triumphs or failures , become matters of moment for each as naturally as the day follows the night . that without such a conception we will not achieve that activity on behalf ch we ourselves perform takes upon it a greater significance because such ur concern in this matter of so organising society that it is in conformity with hole world , and hence we will look to the Catholic Press to inform us . fore a necessary consequence of our place in the Living Organism , and prompt our will , but with an intense realisation of our place as laymen an nce of the teaching of the Christian's Oneness with Christ in His Church . of the Fourth-which . Our a day Father the village so achieves . Unless the demise of 1907 Church in Union with Its Head-Christ . Private prayer , no matter how good For broadly , the Liturgy is but the official Praser of the Mystical Board of " We might extend our examples to great length , but space foroids , and so --- Page 10 --- the tragedy of their married life , and he became a chanceed man from that She could not restrain her tears in presence of her husband . It revealed to him to be a thorough blackguard , vicious , quarrelsome and cruel . In venting his descend even to violence , yet Rita-unlike many of her sex-spoke of his given many saints to the Church of God - the very names of its towns are like to no one , concealing his cruelty under a mantle of silence , and suffering in married . It was an unfortunate alliance from the first for Paolo turned out recollection across the Umbrian hills . Rita's thoughts turned almost naturally towards the idea of entering the cloister . " She is a good child , thank God The old biographers used to see in this a message of her future life , of the sweet too yours . " She had to be contested with a little attic , which with childish the story of the Passion of Our Lord , and it made a deep impression man her taken place . For , as she was sleeping in her cradle , bees came in from the moment . Falling on his knees , he asked nardon of his wife , and as her words delight she turned into a sanctuary commemorative of the Passion : and there charity which was ever her outstanding characteristic . Certainly , the land in a litany-Assisi , Perugia , Cascia , Souleto , Fol convent , and as she heard the bells ringing out their message of peace and similar to that recorded of St. John Chrysostom and St. Ambrose is said to have far from Cascia in the picturesque province of Umbria . That favoured soil has during her life , miraculous favours were not wanting to St. Rita , a visible parents , she was betrothed to Paolo Ferdinando , to whom a little later she Rita's parents gave of their best to their only child . From them she first heard Yet these are some of the many titles given by grateful clients to St. of the Impossible appear well-nigh incredible , were they not so well attested by evidence . Even Not the doister , but the married state was to be her vocation in life-and which " she lived was redolent of sanctity . for she was born at Roccanor her case the cross was no light one . Yielding to the urgent desire of her awarded by grateful clients to St find and heart . In the neighbourhood of her home there was more than one Hopeless " is surely a unique distinction even in the Kingdom of Heaven . before a rude wooden cross , she learnt the lessons that were to stand her in good distinction even in the Kingdom P. Redmond Buckley From her mother , Amata Mancini , little Rita learned her first lessons in of Heaven . Yet this title has been To be called the " Saint of the Impossible " is surely a unique said her mother , gossiping with the neighbours about this project . " but she is 10 be called the " Saint of the Impossible " and the " Pleader for the to steal into his heart . stead in the troubled years which followed . Rita of Cascia , whose intercession has obtained many favours which would gentle painter of world-famous Madonna . 190004000000 00000000 at the foot of the Cross . Her prayer had its due effect , for one day stead in the troubled years which followed . the Saint ill-temper upon his patient and long-suffering wife . Paolo did not hesitate At her birth-which local tradition places on May 22nd , 1381-a pro too . the world of art is ever indebted for the names of Perugino an stimony of God's regard for His faithful servant of willing forgiveness fell upon his ears , a new and supernatural peace seen 1907 1807 Rita of Oascia . ety and virtue . Simple , honest , God-fearing people of good up before a rude wooden cross , she learnt the lessons that were t Rita of Cascia # garden outside and circled around her , going in and out of her half-ove 1907 08 09 outside and circled around her . going in and out of her half-open mouth . nony of God's regard for His faithful servant . At her birth-which local tradition places on May # SING # # # May 22nd. 1981-a prodigy to be a thorough blackguard , vicious , quarrelsome and cruel . In venting his 1907 which she lived was redolent of sanctity . for she was born at Roccaporren --- Page 11 --- The saint of the impossible --- Page 12 --- 10 --- Page 13 --- The saint of the impossible --- Page 14 --- disappointment . wrinkled thoughtfully . He and Nancy had grown up together , and it had been Queen , and when Grandfather offered to give me a Christmas present and asked taken for granted by all , that they would settle down and marry . But Jack art , proudly concealing the annoyance and disappointment , and envy of May furrows across the earth , and the air was sweet with the smell of newly-turned May Queen . Oh , Jack , it's such a dream of a dress , and now it's of the May , there were many suitable girls in the village , but all felt that N lullivan was the most suited , she was so gentle , and good and innocent , though she took no head of this . She was immersed in her own disappointment , everyone admire the lovely dress on another girl . You are the most hard-hearted show figure like that ? " nd Iursed the devil of pride and jealousy . Often the young man's knows Vell , I don't see that there's such a lot to feet about , in that , It was only March , and there were several weeks still to Mar-day . but there ras all the arranging and practising to be got through , and Nancy took her D. M. Anderson . Sullivan , that filled her heart . No one realised that she had arrived to be Queen Nancy but her lip vigorously , to keep back the tears of mortification and It will make a difference how she faces this , and I'll see what she's made earing on the gate . The sky was cloudless and blue , the ground was brown . ' I mean it right enough . " he said . slowly . " it's settled for Mau Sullivan " Land it to May ! Jack , how can you ! You cruel , unkind boy , and voice was shrunk with disappointment- ne what I would like , I said a white dress , thinking it would be fine when I we of . Gee-up , Gipsy , " and the horse gave itself a little shake his head and looked at the flushed face and shining eyes of the girl May Queen . man in the world and you don't understand a bit . Get on with your ploughing . I mean it right enough " he with disappointment and anger . I'm going home ! Well . " burst out the girl , her feelings too deep to be kept to herself . " I o be the May Queen . But I'm sorry for your disappointment , Nancy . " your disappointment . 000000000000 00000000 As the young man stood watching Nancy disappearing down the road , he am upset right enough . Father Pat threw out a hint that I might be you can deceive me , " and the man smiled thoughtfully . and the field nearly crossed by the lines of the plough that had been making You can't mean it . Jack , you're teasing me ! " The girl's voice was still said , slowly . " But I'm sorry for " But I'm not disappointed , " replied Nancy , sharply , " who wants to be wrinkled his forehead for a moment . again . The The man watched her closely . fly , " you can lend it to May , you are much the same size . ' ment . You can't mean it . Jack . You're teasing me ! ' The girl's soil . TO , Jack , it can't be true ! " All went well until the last evening in April . Jack watched Nancy 1907 1807 The man paused a minute as the horse turned restlessly . then he went " Women are all alike , and you are disappointed , Nancy . ' You needn't think The girl's and the field nearly crossed by the lines of th man in the world and you don't understand a bit . Get on wit I'm not disappointed , " replied Nancy , sharply , " who --- Page 15 --- she heard the sound of sobbing . She stopped and listened . ' There was someone he walked across the grass and peeped over . There at the foot of a great oak to be May Queen . She was dreamily watching the rocks flying about , fussing t to Nav ! She couldn't ! How silly of Jack to have made that remark . She in a bean of misery , was a girl curled up , crying her heart out . Nancy could not ier foot , tripped , and poured the tea all over my dress . " May curled up again over their preparations for had when suddenly two strong arms gripped her , all ? She sat down gently beside May and asked her what had happened in an agony of sobbing . Nancy sprang to her feet . hair . ' Lightly she jumped over the hedge . on , and I'll show it to you . ' gaiety was over . and Nancy stood leaving over the gate of the field where she had day in the morning . Nancy was ' picking a bunch of roses in the garden when been if she was in May's place . Then May gasped out : For answer , Jack held her close , and kissed her , with so big a huge that she and a voice from behind her said : For a while Nancy sat looking at her . A terrible struggle was raging in her misery on the grass . Nonsense ! " said Nancy . " I am not wearing white , ' and anyway I have Mav Sullivan ! " Nancy's voice was hard and surprised , but Mary was Don't cry any more , May , you shall have my dress . I've a lovely new and waited . non my way to Father Pat . I can't be Queen of the Navy ! too plunged in misery to notice . Oh , Nancy , I couldn't , you'll want it ! cried for mercy . soul . " She ran a good chance now of being Queen of the Nav after all , as A look of home sprang into Nancy's eyes . Was there a chance for her after Oh , mother is so upset , she is crying , too , and it makes it so much harder another white dress . " May sat up , her tears miraculously stopped , her eyes wide . frock put away , and you are just my size , and it will fit you perfectly . " It was the evening of May-day . the procession , the marpole , and all the oked down at the sobbing figure , she thought what her feelings would have appeared out of the bundle of grief . ust put the finishing touches , when mother passed with the tea-pot , caught wasn't going to marry a woman he couldn't trust and respect , and so he watched What has happened to you , Jack ? " she gasped . ' You've come through fine and straight , Nancy , ' he said , ' and I'm real gone , and instead , he looked utterly radiant . The May Queen proud of you ! I'm awfully particular , and I wanted my wife to be straight The quiet , thoughtful look had Penny for your thoughts , ' Miss ' " Oh . it's too dreadful ! " A white face with great drowned blue eyes Whatever is the matter ? " she asked , stopping over the curled-up heap of It's my dress ! " sobbed May . " It was lying on the kitchen table . Oh . Jack ! " she cried , and wriggled round until she faced him . But when Whatever is the matter . ' Jack ? " the girl cried . she saw his face , she washed in amazement . The quiet , thoughtful look had distinguish who she was , she could only see a jumble of blue dress and fa " Oh , it's so dreadful . " she repeated gazing up unseeingly at Nancy . ia chance as the others . She had a lovely white dress ! But-suppose . 13 . 1961 1959 and a voice from behind her said : looked down at the sobbing figure , she thought what her Oh . Jack ! " she cried , and wriggled round until's rrible grief . Yes , it came from the other side of the eve of May-day was lovely , clear and warm with the promise of a fine look of hope sprang into Nancy's eyes . Was there a c A white face with great drowned blue --- Page 16 --- eal virtues he saw in her , and that she reciprocally loved him as an angel of God . will be excellent , because it shall last generally in God . ' I how good it is to love lot in having no friendship , but in having none but with such as are good , saint-like Erue Friendship we all things yet of us two you may believe that we were both in each of us , and ill the designs of our life to future bones : going in this manner out of this mortal earth prudence , discretion , ' foritude , and justice . But should your reciprocal communications relate particular friendships , without prejudice to their perfection . St. Paul , reproaching the dis- that they had no true friendship . And St. Thomas , with all the wisest philosophers , yourself : but you must not therefore forsake or neglect the friendships which nature or Spiritual Privileges . edges that friendship is a virtue ; and he speaks of particular friendship , since , as he says Nancy smiled demurely . " Oh ! " Nancy flushed crimson . St. Francis de Sales Speaks of What it consists Yes ! " answered Nancy . and of holy devotion , which is more precious than gold . friendship except for those that communicate with you the things of virtue , and the JVE everyone , Philothea ( he wrote ) with a strenuous love of charity , but His blessing and life everlasting . I consider all other friendships as but so many shadows in that spiritual friendship by which two , three , or more souls : communicate one to another their You haven't asked me to marry you yet ! " she observed . Mav' Sullivan told me about the dress " continued Jack , smoking her hair . Nancy looked bewildered . sattled through fine ! ' th a more sweet and more special friendship . We know that St. Peter tenderly cherished All the promoters and supporters of this Magazine certificate in the benefits of 434 Masses and true , and I wondered how it would go with you these last weeks . But you've and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . describes it in this manner : " It seemed that in the one and the other of us there more exquisite the virtues are , which shall be the matter of your communications , the re perfect shall your friendship also be . If this communication be in the sciences , the St. Mark and St. Petronilla , as St. Paul did Timothy and St. The suppressed .000000000000000000000000000000000 wwwwwww swiss Well , will you ? " Jack demanded . " nay justly sing : Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in untimal a participation , that it may be said that God has poured out upon their friendship and others . respect of this , and that their bonds are but chains of glass or of jet , in compar the next . mlers of the Gentiles , excuses them that they were people without affection - that is to say soasts a hundred times of the innumerable friendship he had with the meat . St. Basil and perfect friendship cannot be extended to a great many persons . Perfection , therefore consist THE CROSS . Within a other kind of friendship than this : I speak of such friends as you choose friendship is certainly very commendable : but still more so . if it be in the moral virtues pecially offered every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as in the Ps. XXXI , I ) , for the delicious palm of devotion distils out of one heart levotion and spiritual affections , and make themselves all but one spirit . Such happy souls Make no other kind of friendship than this : I speak a briner duties oblige you to cultivate with your parents , kindred , benefactors , neighbours , me soul dwelling in two bodies ; and if those are not to be believed , who say that all in the other ; we had each of us only one pretension to cultivate virtue , and to " Yes " said Jack . " and on our wedding day you are to wear that dress ! " to charity , devotion , and Christian perfection , good God , how precious will risen I speak not here of that simple love of charity which is must have for all men ; but of sey love in heaven ; to learn to cherish each other in this world , as we shall do generally fore we died in it . " St. Augustine testifies that St. Ambrose loved St. Monica and of holy devotion , which is more precious than gold , or some examples " it . " St. Augustine testifies that St. Ambrose loved St. committee , discretion , tortitude , and justice . But should your reciprocal communications # # # had not been precious will friendship be ! It Ps. XXXI , I ) , for the delicious palm of devotion distils out of one heart soasts a hundred times of the incomparable friendship he had a wedding day you are to wear that dress " outlines yet of us too may believe that we were both in each of us Augustine , St. Gregory , St. Bernard , and all the greatest servants of God have had --- Page 17 --- For the spiritual benefit of those who cannot travel to Lourdes next Sept 13th-23rd September , 1937 Fifth Irish National Pilgrimage to Lourdes assuss0000 00000000 . rehibishops and Bishops of Ireland , the Fifth Irish National Pilerimage Pilgrimage Committee depends totally upon these subscriptions to bring deserving inva ill leave ' Dublin on Monday , 13th September . In the former National ables all Irish Catholics to offer their petitions and their homage to Our Blessed Lady in which is one of our proudest natir - " " ... # # # # # # # I-I-DRAW # # Overdrawer - the 1902 03 03.000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000000 ias of 1913 1924 . 1928 and 1933 , a very large number awaited of this special occasion the subscription is 6d . in return for which they receive the bronze badge and the leafte- in the Pilgrimage Office , Veritas House , 7 & 8 Mr. Abbey Street . Dublin association of Our Lady of Lourdes has been formed by direction of the Hierarchy . It t it is very important that as large an enrolment as possible should be robment . " For children , who receive a white metal badge , the subscription is 2d. -s for invalids a special rate of E10 :5 :0 has been fixed . Further severed . In this fashion the Pilgrimage can be made a vast national act of devotion to Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland , the Fifth Irish National Pilgrimage to Lourdes -famed shrine of Our Lady-there to beg her intercession for the rescue intry . It is confidently hoped that the number who will travel on the recommend to her their own spiritual and material wants and the welfare to travel to the far-furned shrine of Our Lady-there to be a intervention for the members are detailed upon a special leaflet . The duties of the Associate special indulences and favours granted by the Holy See in 1958 rolment . ' For children , who receive a white metal badge , the subscript rimage , thus uniting the whole nation in prayer at the feet of Our Lad of this issue of The Cross . The fare for ordinary nitorims is 512. n.n tisement section of this issue of The Cross . The fare for ordinary pilgrii special rate of E10 :5 :0 has been fixed . Further details may be h e . " Particulars regarding the Pilgrimage will be found on page if of it . # " " " entry , It is confidently hoped that the number who will travel on this iciently large to express adequately the depth of the which the ' Pilgrimage can be made a vast national act of devotion to O. occasion will be sufficiently large to express adequately the ourdes . Many special indulgences and favours granted by the Holy S wales . Many special influences and nervous - - but the E.E. Irish people . Particulars regarding the Pilgrimage will be found a - and to recommend to her their own spiritual and material was # Pilgrimage Committee has been appointed , representative a special leaflet . The duties of the Associates are few and sw " and consist chiefly in the daily recital of the prayers of the Association . --- Page 18 --- A long complete story telling how Sonia surprised her sister on more help brought Jean's romance to a than one occasion but her timely satisfactory conclusion . 190101000000000000000000000000000 190100010000000000000000000000 # GENERAL REPORT 19010000000000000000000000000000000000 1907 08 190100010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 050ERSON0000000000000000000000000 y if he knew you were going out with a individual : --- Page 19 --- 17 --- Page 20 --- 18 . --- Page 21 --- 19 . --- Page 22 --- 20 . --- Page 23 --- And doing only what was good , On hearing His triumphant call , Not stoically but as one In patience She possessed Her soul In face of what was being done . Through all Her days of Motherhood . She went her uncomplaining way , And when at last She bowed Her Head Who knew how little She could say With thought and word in Her control , " I was nothing , Son , nothing at all . ' P. J. McGuigan . the mother of God . 190005000000 # 00000000 To His " Well Done . She must have said : The Mother of God said : --- Page 24 --- Centurion riding in front . " Jesus hearing His own Cross , went forth to that of thorns : eyes and face and beard clotted with concealed blood and dust , Jews , " and it was hung by a cord round the neck of Jesus ... ... no one looked been many swrathisers with Him on that journey . St. Luke ( XXIII . 49 When Jesus turned this corner . He fell . This stopped progress , and the Centurion fresh blood flowing from His head as the heavy Cross fell against the thorn- having got their wish were now in a hurry . Outside , the multitude was being until it met the main thoroughfare which came down from the Damascus Gate . ield back by the guards while two thieves and three crosses were brought as John , Mary of Cleophas , Salome , and Mary Magdalen , whom we followed Him from Galileo stood a far off . ' beholding " : these were in the strong her on Calvary , would surely be with her now . And there were other friends cells us that on Calvary " all His acquaintance , and the women who had The Cross was laid upon Jesus , and He was placed first , the thieves behind very dear friends , but the crowd would know Him by His familiar garments : there , for although the enemies of Jesus were in the ascendant , there must have crown ; Jesus was unrecognisable . save to such even as His Mother's and a few now and would naturally keep close to the Mother of their Lord . for they would see therein only mildness , patience , resignation , and heroic Tim . The Centurion divided his soldiers , but some in advance , some in the Although Pilate delivered Jesus up to the Jews to be crucified . he appointed isting since the previous evening ; weak from standing through six trials and the journeys from " one tribunal to another ; faint from the scourging and crown At this opporture moment . Our Lady Mary came forward . Doubtless she Him and put on His own garments ( that all might know Him ) and they led Him And when they had mocked Him , they took off the nurse garment from forward . Pilate wrote the title on a tablet " Jesus of Nazareth . King of the Exhausted from the Sweat of Blood and a night without rest or sleep - the wisdom of God . ' Around Him thronged the exultant priests and the clamorous mob , while Centurion and soldiers forced a way through the congestion . special section of The Cross . rear , and a few at each side of Jesus to hold back the mob . Then , with circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . the power of God and Christist . XXIX . Jesus Braits His Own Cross : Falls ; and Accepts Help . while such friends as were there and could see His eyes would gain course strength of Will . coming back , decided Jesus must have help . Roman Centurion and soldiers to carry out the execution . " The Jews out to crucify Him " Mark , XV , 20 ) . Crucified . I. Cor. I. 25 . at , they were too excited for anything but yells of triumph The street through which the procession first passed had a steep Vorn-These two names though by no means intended exclusively for members of the We Preach is not alone : her reserve and dignity would require an escort and such friends coming back , decided Jesus must have help . " # " " " " - and the Centurion place which is called Calvary " ( John , XIX , 17 ) . Archomframite of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own t , they were too excited for anything but yells of triumph ' unto them that are called . a Roman Centurion and soldiers to carry out the execution place which is called Calvary " ( John , XIX , 17 ) . was not alone : her reserve and dignity would require an escort . out to crucify Him " Mark , XV , 20 ) , all might know H tells us that on Calvary " all His acquaintance , and the --- Page 25 --- resa Medlar , Patrick and May Mortimer . names of deceased . ury , O.P. ) , Mother M. Liquori , Sister M. Brendan , Patrick Thomas Donegan ( Father of Rev. Fr. Maurice , C.P. ) , Michael Bu --- Page 26 --- child . H.S. Leonard Saints . 000000500000 #000000000000 --- Page 27 --- 25 . --- Page 28 --- 26 --- Page 29 --- try as she would , she could not put thoughts of it out of her mind . She felt realised that the other two girls possessed to a greater extent than she did that had it would take at least some of the enjoyment out of her day if , because she which , it appears , is what men are supposed to expect from their friends of the imagined at the same time , that it was but presumption on her part to suppose the picture to the total exclusion of anyone whose tastes were as quiet as here he did think things over in what she called the cold light of common sense she opposite sex . given to touching up their attractions , and both exceedingly lively and vivations Alfred Grosch . the office the following day , and also a shirt-blouse to go with them . In spite a her direction . " I say . Pea. " continued the speaker , " going to don two colleagues to choose from ; both highly attractive after a fashion , both And it's no use protesting you haven't got any . " the other nut in " for herself in the glass she was torn things home with her . continued . Not that she cherished any illusions about the matter . Indeed , whenever figure for shorts ! lanners were attached for the day to a shorted " and be-shirted colleague . Therefore , although she felt a little disheartened over the suggestion , she one or the other would be at her . I've got a grey velvet pair that'll suit you down to the ground . Why it would rachine on which she was typing a letter , and a sudden twinge of dismay increasingly evident as the holiday drew nearer . At all odd moments of the day make it right ? As she aazed at of her discrimination she had to make some show of gratitude , and take the quality which seems an essential part of a girl's make-up in these days , and Office hours ! sk . The question of attire had not occurred to her earlier : now , however , Without answering , she turned back to her machine and continued at her and a beret , " explained one . could it really be wrong then ? for the cycle run on Monday week ? " But that she was not to be allowed to settle the matter for herself became Thousands did it . Does that routine of the busy office . Margaret Smith looked swiftly up from the Holiday cycle run which she had agreed to join . she could in any case attract the notice of Gerald Manners when there were her issessed what others termed peculiar ideas particularly on dress Mr. Gera seized her as she heard two of her fellow-twoists discussing plans for the Ba with conflicting emotions : he a crying shame if you turned out dressed otherwise . You've just the right 0000000000000000000000000000000 " I'm doing to wear my new , dark green velvet shorts with a yellow shirt here followed a slight pause during which Margaret felt certain they were gazing Margaret blushed as she turned to answer . but are she could do so , the other " You'll have to . you know . We're all going to even . Jerry Manners ! The others were not bad girls . " Of course , you'll come in shorts , Peggy . Everybody does nowadays ! " Outside . I think we're all wearing them . " ventured the other " At least - " and THERE was a momentary pause in the clatter that accompanied the daily young people . In shorts and shirts , she concluded , these two would simple Refering to listen to Margaret's protests , her friend brought the shorts to here followed a slight pause during which Margaret felt certain 1940s # he did think things over in what she called the cold light of a be a crying shame if you turned out dressed otherwise . You's which , it appears , is what men are supposed to expect from the --- Page 30 --- 28 --- Page 31 --- 29 outside office hours . --- Page 32 --- 0 0 --- Page 33 --- do we hear mentioned the really beautiful sonnet by Dante Gabriel Rossetti . " Marian Nesbitt Non-Catholic Poet . Many's Girthood . The writer of it has , it is true . left us much that in the following : outside the Church have some idea of her utter stainlessness , her absolute Catholic Thoughts . Here we find nothing to mar or lessen , on the other hand . Wordsworth's It was he contended that the above lines are taken from the " Golden Legend " whom we have " offered our pravers and our confession , " goes in before us and a story founded on the Legends Aurea , written by Jacobus de Voragine , a saint Longfellow voices the feeling of the children of the Church very clearly in OWN very often when listening to sermons , or reading essays and magazine unworthy of a genius , but he has expressed a very Catholic and devotional spirit He then goes on to say that . like " children who have much offended a too indulgent father we stand heritent , outside the gate of heaven . " whilst she to intercedes on our behalf . In conclusion , the poet adds : lines on Our Blessed Lady . They are quoted as a proof that even those Virgin and Mother of our dear Redeemer ! west level of the commonplace . Yet it is neither with Wordsworth nor with rose lines , which , by the way are too seldom quoted : fine passages worthy of remem- Rossetti that we are for the moment concerned : but with one whom it is often use of the singularly ugly word " tainted " seems to reduce a high idea to the strangely Catholic strain . In the the fashion to decry . Or again , in Versicles and Fragments : of a poems of Longfellow are many Mother of the Fair Delight irtness , so to speak , from all other human beings . Very seldom , however , 050osed .000 # There is much , too , that is beautiful in Ace , the poem beginning : Pay homage to her as one ever present . An angel-watered Lily , that near God Grows and is quiet ... . strong in grave peace : in city circumspect , This is the Blessed Mary , pre-elect like the bandit , with the bloody hand . the Church , have written in a Then all the creeds the world had known before . Thouhandmaid perfect in God's sight . The sa-on thousand hair and the palm seven-leaved These are symbols ... . Shail soon vouchsafe His Son to be her Son . God's Virgin . Then this example of all womanhood . If our Faith had given us nothing more All hearts are touched and softened at her name ; This were enough to prove it higher and truer The man of deeds , the visionary dreamer , Dominican Friar , who afterwards became Archbishop of Genoa , and who died Yes , God the Lord brance . Many poets , outside the pale of I've priest , the prince . the scholar , and the 1907 08 09 00 00 00 articles are we not struck by the frequent reference to Wordsworth 19011901190119011901 --- Page 34 --- rum their peaceful homes by a cruel edict , the terrified people of Grand Pre are wash my pen , " for now " I have come to the name of the Lord , and pure of Longfellow . " The latter gives us many instances of the Catholic viewpoint . she tells him . " this morning in the church I prayed for them ( i.e. , so many , in fact , that it is almost impossible to make a selection ; they are but strong in the hour of affection . " Her faith is upholding her , as the influence Henry . " After confession , after absolution , when my whole soul was white , " characteristic also of the pure-hearted Catholic maiden is the reply of Elsie when Halfway down to the shore , she waited in silence not overcome with grief . rividly before us as a type of what her holy religion has made her : gain , Evangeline appears as the model of Christian fortitude , when driven Catholic legend , yet how totally different is his whole tone and spirit from that Prince Henry says to her : Faith alone can interpret life , and the heart that acres and bleeds with the stigma at with their lips alone , but their hearts , and the Ave Maria The musings of the Abbot Ernestus as he races the cloisters at sunset are too long for repetition here , but the closing words : " Ah ! the souls of those that in 1292 . But equally was Bunvan's " Pilgrim's Progress " suggested by an old But to complete it . As something not to trouble and disturb it , upon the ear . Homeward severely she walked with God's benediction upon her . That leads from earth to heaven . luminating in the scriptorium . " I must pause awhile , " he murmurs , God's blessing on the architects who build Vervent and dean was the voice of the priest , and the people responded , exclaims : : Then , when they are passing over the covered bridge at Lucerne , Henry The description of Evangeline is , perhaps , too well known ; still , it brings her Then the scene at evening in the village church : of that faith is evident throughout all the trials that followed . It echoes in the And in your life let my remembrance linger , lang they , and fell on their knees , and their souls with devotion translated To which Elsie replies : The dark and terrible abyss of Death . But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wait as of souls " in pain . Well has the name of Pontifex been given Unto the Church's Head as the chief builder A celestial brightness a more ethereal beauty ose on the ardour of prayer , like Elijah ascending to heaven The bridges o'er swift rivers and abysses . Whose massive walls are bridges thrown across And architect of the invisible bridge . articularly noticeable in the description of Elvis offering her life for Prince making their way to the ships that are to carry them , far as exiles for ever God will take care of them , they need me not . ' THE CROSS No less than on the builders of cathedrals . lie are but sunbeams lifted higher , " seem to fall like the lovely peace of evening blemish " and ' blot it must be when it writes that Name of mystery . " ne on her face and encircled her form , when after confession . uly Catholic , too , is the scene where the monk Pacificus is writing and s life of ours is a wild aeolian harp of many a joyous strain . 32 . God will take care of them , they need me not . die are but someone lifted higher , " seem to fall like the lovely Of pain , alone bears the likeness of Christ , and can comprehend its dark enigma . ble in the description of Elsie offering her life for Prince ne bears the likeness of Christ , and can comprehend its dark --- Page 35 --- Catholic Thoughts of a non-Catholic poet 33 . Around the shining forehead of the saint , Whose pleasure is to run without complaint Wanting the reverence of unshodden feet , On unknown errands of the Paraclete- By self-devotion and by self-restraint- 000000000000 00000000 Fail of the nimbus which the artists paint And are in their completeness incomplete . " " many lives made beautiful and sweet . --- Page 36 --- trees . ' His morning meal , spread out for all to see , consisted of a huge chunk you an old church with many steps leading up to the door , that is the Church and darkness of the hanging foliage overhead . Few people were astir , here in and dusky gold in the morning sunlight . ' Where we crossed the sun-lected of crusted bread , some thick slices of a grey sausage , a straw-covered bottle of front of the high steps leading up to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione , One of their number carried a mandoline , from the neck of which streamed sun-pierced and shadow and silent . At its end , away in the distance , the gloom of the Via Veneto , came a little group of youths singing and laughing shell a tossing spray of gossamer that gleamed all grey and silver against its rafted from the spreading lawns of the Barberini gardens , where the great dark We thanked him heartily . and with a devastating gesture performed by of some shiny black fabric . like alpaca , white blouse-like shirts , open at roadway , an Italian workman sat at his breakfast on a stone bench beneath the war we should take to reach the nearest church . Leaving his desk that passing the forefinger of his right hand quickly to and fro before his mouth , he The air was crisp and cool and sweet-smelling with the dewy odour of flowers threat , and crimson berets they made a welcome splash of colour in the quiet , its great iron gates to point the way for us . Where we walked suddenly from around a sunny corner , into the green shady place , under the arching trees . cathal O' Byrne ep on to the end of the Way , it is not far . then turn left and you will of men dead for a hundred years . cross the wide thoroughfare , was , for its short length , as a cool , green cloister secularity advertising one . and at our passing nod of approval his white teeth better known as the Church of the Capuchins . The church and convent next through the vestibule of our hotel we " consulted the Major Domo as to the harmonising the melody in the most exquisite fashion , as they took their way marble-paved courtyard to his desk . by pilasters formed from the bones dark brown walls . In a Roman "sheaf of gaily-coloured ribbons , and while he played his companions sang , is the " strongest of " all strange It was quite early . The birds had not yet begun to sing in the greenness 000000000000000 00000000 The floor is of dark brown earth , brought from the Holy Land . It gaily through the quiet of the sunny morning . door were built in the year 1642 by two of the monks , Antonio and Michele , at Cemetery . Aashed in a grin of humorous satisfaction . burial-places . Just go round the corner , cross over to the other side of the Via Veneto , Santa Maria della Concezione , " and it is the nearest church ! " gaily through the quiet of the sunny morning . Turning the corner to the left , as we were directed , we f arming the corner to the left as we were directed . we found ourselves in was our first Sunday morning in Rome , and we had risen early . Passing merrily . Handsome , carefree young Romans they were-wearing wide trousers nuddled roofs of old Rome , down in the city's hollow , shone blue as gave us Buon Giorno pleasantly , and went back across the cool spa re quiet streets and great silent squares on Monte Piccio plendid personage came out through the courtyard of the hotel and b ianti , and a great bunch of wine-dark grapes . ' His menu seemed to us a The arched walls are supported Palace looming to the West wonder , and Triton , on his fountain , blew from 1907 08 09 9 October 1707 and the corner , the Via Veneto , with its giant trees arched completely of Santa Maria della Concezione , and it is the nearest church iet streets and great silent squares on Monte Pincic is great iron gates to point the way for us . Over one of the Vic Tomato shadv place , under the arching trees . --- Page 37 --- in a Roman cemetery --- Page 38 --- countless strands of mercy , all have gone back to the good brown earth from Peter , gilding it to a rarer gold , where it was raised up to Heaven , buried were disinterred in rotation-none , however , were replaced before being Standing on the high steps outside the church , we looked down once more architecture is built up of fragments of the human frame , and decorations are made of small bones and vertebrae , which are arranged over the vaulted ceilings Outside , beyond the unglazed gratings the birds sing in the arbutus trees of The arrangement of the burial chambers is what makes the place of special earth brought centuries ago from a green height above Jerusalem when all the available space was filled up and more room required , those longest Death , eloquent to the " Unto this Last " of all human mortality And as the swift thought came " Vanity of Vanities " where we looked to HERE , in this small space , for two hundred and fifty years , have been accumu- the East , a sudden sunbeam struck the golden cross that crowns the Dome of up , leaving alcoves for the recumbent brown-robed figures that lie within . and Pelasgic-lie unearthed for ever to the world's gaze , under the sun and lrying tendency - the fleshy parts had dried up , the body was dressed in the brown habit , such as it had worn during life , and placed in a niche built up and the Convent of Santa Maria della Concezione . The bodies that had lived , enjoyed formed from the bones of men dead for a hundred years . ' Row on row are ruled and suffered , the hands that were held up in benediction over the singer and whence they came , and their bones have been used to build up this Temple of Faith triumphant over Death , enduring and unchanging above a changing world . Maeve Cavanagh MacDowell . re Convent garden , and through their iron bars the sunlight falls on the brown The graves are forty in number , and the method of burial , it was explained n this strongest of all strange burial-places , there is nothing gruesome or ghastly . n arabesque designs . Father Charles. C.P. The ashes of the dead . brought from the Holy Land , and on which no blade of grass is ever allowed as , was as follows the bodies were placed coffiness in the bare ground , and Yet , strange as it may seem , and for all this piling up of dead men's bones , arched over with the bones of its dead companions The rich and poor their tribute bring To-day we still may walk the paths to grow . And trees their green planes toss . Their friend will not forget . of the chambers , where the burials actually took place . is of dark brown earth . His soul seems everywhere . The emblem that he loved marks now Still sheds a radiance bright . His grave , a small white cross . To-day we still can hear the bells . Rordav we still may know beside And overhead are singing birds . His spirit through the mounting years Where once he used to tread . Deep prayer and blossoms bright . Their help find in him yet , The singer and the sorrowful the outcast , the feet that went in the ways of righteousness , and hurried And all around this place he loved suppressed .000 .000000000000000 The crypts are filled with light and air , and there is no trace of odour white That called him off to prayer . They know though in the Fields of God THE CROSS ated the bones of all the members of the Franciscan Order who have died in " Fields of God . riched over with the bones of its dead companions . interest . The arched and vaulted walls are supported by pillars a 36 . twenty-five years buried and if , as often occurred the soil has such er the city to where the skeletons of Rome-Caesarean , Etrurian , --- Page 39 --- herself , who seeing Maggie perched past Susan Gatherly's Store and Susan leaped into life , and quite effortlessly Fifteen minutes later Maggie , dazed yet not say it ; but I'm very much the paper I'll sign you on permanently , he said , " would you like to try how declaring she had saved his life and Mrs. Kennedy ! " Could you manage to office , and , wonder of wonders , sailed but happy , returned to her own kitchen . Now I can really enjoy this tea . Hi ! have to get the telephone installed . " seen the boat of it . ' His that quiet he said . " I can't come galloping down purred along the lane , and the square Trembling with excitement , Maggie having to sit on your step and how ! month . and if you don't please me , rush up another batch of scenes ? were somewhat mixed . " I like you I'll ask you to resign . ' On the other into Sussex every time I want to smiled Diana , feeling that her emotions anything to the established success of some twenty minutes later . Charles coming up the lane would think it was shakes , sir . " Maggie lingered a second on the kitchen door . " " Mrs. Kennedy . " Tabby purring before the fire , and in salary . Now , what could be fairer She pondered to herself on the charm Nothing , Charles , nothing in the a word of mine would deliver you , and They'll be ready in a brace of hand , if you please my public , and add was helped into the " Rolls , " and sank A sweet combination , " said Charles , beside the driver , could only stare Would you like me to hand you the They have a peculiar quality . The cushion at him . They parted amiably second helping with zest . He gave frankly . I'll start you on trial for a where we started . I'll put it to you your heart . " I accept on those terms . " more I eat , the hungrier I become . " reason . At the gate , he paused as of Mr. Arowsmith , who could persuade admired . The blue and silver monster Look here . Diana . we're right back them lovely blue cushions well , I'll moon and a couple of stars ? " Maggie Diana a few more instructions about until you gave in . What a relief ! well the car runs ? " Just a spin round Round past the church and the post her job , and its peculiarities . " You'll think of those delicious scenes . " phone and oil-lamps in the house . " helplessly as the cavalcade went by . by the door , then : " If I may make though he had forgotten something . with a twenty-five per cent. increase very much , Charles , and would hate to Serial Story . down on the blue cushions she had think you were in a hole from which He went round to the back and tapped But , sir , maybe Miss Diana might Ah , come along , now , Mrs. Ken- Good job . too ! I'd visions of and the high street of the village . world , except perhaps , the goodness of Nobody asked you to . " retorted I may use that on a future occasion . " so bold , sir , is that your car by the gate ? " enjoying them very much . Ass ! " said Diana , and threw a not be pleased on , it wouldn't be afraid I'd put you in a much bigger inroads on Maggie's hot scenes , and ing my " willing surrender , " Charles laughed , and finished his If Mr. Arrowsmith had said : could not have been more astonished . nedy . I'm in your debt . really . just be seeing to the scenes , sir . " Why ? " " Charles was making great gun to my head . and demand - for me . Mr inexperience is bound to Diana . " I'd look well with the tele- bring about my fall . ' the village and back . " ' HARLES , this is like holding a tick you off . ' Yes , Mrs. Kennedy , indeed it is . hole by accepting . ' Because , never in my life have I Because I feel the job is too big than that ? " Why ? ' The Problem Pag . Advent of John . right , sir " Chapter V. The CHAPTER V. The Advent o FRANCES MacBRIDE --- Page 40 --- an old woman like her to go joy-riding the letters . Slowly , as though there realised that the woman who wrote interested in looks ought to take her was something ominous in her action . that was terribly in earnest and was and told her she was charmed with the keeping in a chin strap will keep your mouth living in a miniature hell because of the shelf and the yellow-faced clock on April ? " was the answer Diana sug- her fear . So instead , she wrote , at for the first time in her life . She looked every step . It was astounding the gested . Later , the correspondent wrote Diana . It contained the first batch of strap , " said Diana to herself . " Being The next letter was in another vein . she were greeting new friends ; at the One by one Diana plodded through round her familiar kitchen as though Diana wanted to laugh , but then she she slit the first envelope and read : about at night . ' Grow mint in your window . Daffodil and Violet , but would like one which the novelist thing that has happened to me for many a long day ! ' suggestion . ' I'll bet she never leaves off that old brown tea-pot and the caddy on delivered at Quain addressed to boxes and they will not enter your home . TWO days later . a neat parcel was nind off the other thing . ' What about Avril , the French for rom sagging , and incidentally , " prevent a " Could you suggest a name for a baby That , " she said to herself , " was asked to solve . An American wanted the painted wall , and she signed them all , becoming more interested at number of material problems she was touble chin , which destroys good looks so . girl born at Easter ? I hate all names like Lastly , don't worry . " Lately , I have been worried to death with mouth open . What shall I do ? ' The fear " Dear Editness , Your fear is groundless . Flies do not go swallowing a fly . I know I sleep with my a most dreadful thought . I am afraid of happily . suggests Spring . " " Dear Madam , once : haunts me day and night ... . --- Page 41 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 42 --- 40 the world their play-garden : now he could wear a black gown so success - rising , " I promised your angel guardian became aware of deeper possibilities in Diana ; to have her always at his side , she had been just a fine playmate and heart problem for different people in fully ; but then . Diana had a peerless READING through the replies . public , for she never answered the same nor green , but of some magic colour ten , breaking in upon their chatter and gay Metropole for supper . Charles heartedly . Many heads were turned in at the genius she had in visualising her skin , with just a hint of pink on the always admired her in the days when and tact were only equalled by her white highway in the still , silent night , charm in his features that belief " his like the restless , changing sea . He had himself was no mean figure of a man , Beautiful eyes , neither blue nor grey pondence was daily growing , she never himself once more on his piece of good apple-blossom , and her eyes lent the with her correspondents . He marvelled their direction as they entered the approval in his glance . It seemed to age . The clock struck the half after long since she had seen one , that she Maggie to have you back before twelve him wonderful that anyone so dark the " Rolls " " a symphony of colour the same way . Although the corres - six feet tall , fair , and with a boyish enjoyed the good show so whole- make of their marriage a paradise . luck in finding Diana . Her ready wit cheekbones , like the faint flush on 1" Charles Arrowsmith congratulated enjoying a long-promised treat . Charles work it entailed . What a girl ! Arrowsmith glanced at his companion more than once and there was quiet Perhaps it was because it was so fussed or lost her head at the amount of lovely , and tender and " true , might swift understanding and sympathy Soon they were speeding along the only touch of contrast necessary . Come along , Cinderella , " he said , An hour later she was like a child gay laughter . in Quain . ' --- Page 43 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 44 --- Progress of the Cause Yuan river aboard a Sampan , the trip taking several days . ' A ' bus road now runs into route to his Vicariate was along the tortuous from Changsha , the capital of Hunan , in a has followed the last Red invasion of 1936 , it could be , if they only left the poor people made the deepest and most lasting impression . Fr. Cormac also refers to the great progress in specie of the Servant of God , Charles of N that had taken place since he left , states . been held temporarily by Fr. Theophane he Bishop of Ruremond for the compilation c The Tablet ( London ) . Formerly the only for the Passionists in China . The office had There are now roads for motor buses in three rassionist Pro different directions from the central mission honour of Commander of the Crown of Italy made in Human in the last twelve months . C.P. has been appointed Mission Procurator 28th a favourable verdict was issued on the Government is felt everywhere . with most bandits being around ' Yungshun . ' Vaguire . C.P. Editor of the Sign , since the at Yuanling . A period of comparative peace which proved an acid test of the patience October 2-At Ruremond , Holland , the his Vicariate of Yuanling after leave of Western Hunan , so that he was able to come His Majesty Victor Emmanuel III . King- of bandits our district is peaceful : the section whilst another adds : " What a grand country Vice-postulator . December 5 . The power is given to the couple of days . ' In one year , Western Human and miracles in species of the Servant of God , MR. Cuthbert O'Gara. C.P. ' returning to Beatification of Fr. Charles , C.P. absence , was struck with the great changes From the annual report of the Postulator following items showing the progress made Honour for Passionist Bishop . long time that he acted as Mission Prosecutor two witnesses , members of the Passionist (c death of Fr. ' Silvan Latour , who during the of the Servant of God , Charles of St. Andrew October 26 . At Dublin , Ireland , the A has made more progress than in the preceding be transacted . the question de non cultu was r Vice-postulator . February 8-Remissorial Letters were a and indomitable courage of the missionaries . two decades . The influence of the Central of the Servant of God , Charles of St. Andrew , 00000000moon . given to the Servant of God . Charles of St. An Emperor of Italy , has conferred the high New Mission Procurator . January 14 . At the ordinary meeting It is announced that Fr. Cormac' Shanahan . Writes Fr. Flavian Mullins , C.P. : " Outside Congregation of Rites , held at the Vatican . a in peace ! ' Progress in Human . china . Italy . --- Page 45 --- Easter Sunday . It is called in the Church's God , to thank Him for benefits received to tetracting from the happiness of Christmas . the noise made by the clergy with their books . which occurred at that time is symbolized in The hidden candle is then brought forth and " The Church is almost boisterous in her Martyrology " the solemnity of solemnities " ; Jesus were added XPI PASSIO . And finally Tenebrae services . " when all the lights but one petition Him for more favours , to satisfy for beginning of Our Lord's visible work upon living Christ , a headless impossibility . With- and eighty-five . As Mr. Rickaby remarks : sin , and to be more united with Him . These easter and Christmas . the more important in the Church's eyes is would destroy all the happiness of Christmas . mas saw Him a poor . helpless infant , about in His sacrifice , we cannot forget that Christ- removed to signify His death . The earthquake tions . One may hear it in order to glorify Easternide we find as many as one hundred expressions of joy . " Christmas marks the ment . Even with all the icy that Christ felt and would make the Church , deprived of the same habit , except that now to the word Virgin appeared to him and showed him the are extinguished . and that one is removed and The extinguishing of the candles during the nseparable , it seems to us that , without her Divine Office averages eight daily . at the Mother of God again came to St. Paul , His triumph and eternal glory as the Son of herself clothed exactly as the Passionists are Holy Mass may be heard for several inten- Our Blessed Lord , is not extinguished , but is greater in the eyes of the Church ? " John ' desolation . The topmost candle , representing which of the two Feasts do you consider the earth , but Easter signifies its glorious fulfil- out His Risen Body there would be no Holy several intentions . Although , of course , the two Feasts are then brought back upon the Altar ? - " Curious Man. Without the Resurrection , Good Friday have had a friendly dispute about the Eucharist , no Mass . relative importance of Easter and Christmas . the Risen Saviour . replaced on the candlestick as an emblem of and whereas the number of " Allegaias " in ( Dublin ) . Tenebrae ( darkness ) , one being put out after each Psalm that is " chanted , marks the spirit at tenebrae . terminates all . His sorrows and commemorates Mau a person hear Holy Mass for more than readers' queries . of the Church during this time of sorrow and Will you please tell me what is meant at one intention ? " A. C. " ( Dublin ) . to begin His life of suffering , while ' Easter ( Dublin ) . Answers to our to-day . intentions may be simultaneous . d knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . "Ps. oxviii . 66 . --- Page 46 --- the rising to the setting sun . Unlike renuhlics nations and to last for all days . And thus . diffused by the splendidour of one faith from of human institution or the conventions of slaves or freemen , male or female . ' typist in the Catalogue of the Saints , we are out , especially by St. Optatus and St. By receiving Holy Communion at a Mass . Augustine . This is the idea of Catholicity in communion at sodality mass . almost from the very beginning . we find the of virtue . " ( St. Civil of Jerusalem . A.D. 347 ) . canonised in 1347 , his feast being observed limit of any one kingdom , nor confined to applied to the Church which was to teach all meaning ? " A Catholic " ( Dublin ) . the sense of " local diffusion . " Thus the of the Church , but also to mark that " she a.D. 110 . all mankind , whether barbarians or Scythians , God's yoke all races of men , because she heads all who follow the legal profession . ' Ram at Kermartin in Brittany , he practised law at heretics , she is not circumscribed within the rally regarded as the patron of lawyers and universal . " And justly is she called Catholic . famous as the " lawyer of the poor " and was applied to the Church to-day was brought only to designate the universal local extension words , meaning " throughout the whole . " title Catholic coupled by the Fathers with the gaining the indulgence , i.e. , the reception of of the Church is that she is Catholic , that is As the Church has not yet enrolled any profession . afraid that there is no special patron for this teaches universally and without curtailment because as St. Augustine says : " She is Saint Ivo , also known as St. Ives , is gene- all kinds of sins and nourishes every form out natural that the term should come to be other than my Sodality Mass . do I gain the At first , however , the term was used not full theological significance of the title as It was not until the Church's struggle with the Donatists in the fourth century that the Yes , because the essential condition for Council of Trent declared : " The third mark embraces within the amplitude of her love The word Catholic is from two Greek became parish-priest of Tredrez . He was the members of any one society of men , but known to men . because she brings under Rennes . Later he was ordained in 1284 and word Church , to denote the Church of Christ . all the truths of faith which ought to be indulgence of the latter ? " " Curious " ( Belfast ) . applied to the Church ? What is its exact In it appears in a letter of St. Ignatius dated patron saints . Greek and early Christian writers . It was universal , " and is thus used by the old Who are the patron-saints of solicitors' clerks and typists ? " " Interrested " " Cork ) . on May 19th . WHY " Catholic . How did the name " Catholic " come to he 44 . --- Page 47 --- THE Spring has passed swiftly onward , tree makes the fields and gardens a veritable land of unforgettable beauty . while the tall . What a wondrous sight is a bank or glade and pink blossoms of the hawthorn . and the and grace will pour down on us the blessings gliding into the loveliness of May , the wood and stream we look for the swaying month of blossoms and of Our Blessed Lady , orizes . Francis must don a thinking cap bluebells and the fair iris and delicate fern . great flower-scented branches of the chestnut gardens of Heaven , where we can picture her discover the best and most worthy of the fine" that it would require a microscope to gilly flowers are filling the lawn with their month ! Such a mighty task as confronts fragrance and charm . In the wild places , by before deciding . After a long silence , mv amongst blossoms ' more beautiful than the of her Divine Son , and make us happy for fervour . She who is the source of all love blooms of earth ! beautifying the land , and now we are In this the month of Mary let us children of the Mother of Our Divine Lord . Everywhere the sweetness of this time surrounds us . The in her honour , and let us prav with increased call to mind the blue of our Heavenly Mother's filled with masses of bluebells ! How they all parts in shoals , and most of them are so glory of the sunshine skimmering on the white cloak , and draw our thoughts upwards to the new-comers from there who are most welcome Muriel Brine ? We are lonely for her . shine of their presence . ' There are many Such a big . fat postbag as has arrived this Francis ! Essays , long and short , come from Birmingham , have returned , carrying the sun- tulips and slender allies and various-coloured to swell the Guild ranks . What has become little friends at St. Gerard's Hospital , Coleshill , evermore . my post bag . St. Gabriel make her altar fairer than ever Has she gone home ? I know Dorothy --- Page 48 --- lelight in the stories , especially the fine serial . Margaret Lycett and Maura O'Rourke , She gave Jack one , and they both find much reaven . A truly delightful letter comes from Their essays display much merit . I hope they lay I hope she may capture some of the mL. it is good to know you have been Michael E. O. Bassey , Benjamin Okorie , once more . Betty's little letter is bubbling China , and if you want to know of their good from the Mercy Convent , Swinford , and from hem to write soon again . Congratulations Gabriel will intercede with God for all his Calabar , Nigeria , two letters have come across They are full of praise for The Cross , and of two love-birds that Betty got as a present . Thurles , and I enjoyed every line of it . Some welcome . We extend an Irish greeting to : lay the good God give her happiness in must be a lovely spot . Well , Joe MacShort- hear from Jacob Ajomwe again . He is most nv young friends in the " Third Year . " Tell Marron is charmed with her prize book . She will come often in the future . Maureen and is so happy because she was allowed to of seven years have such oratorial powers . Newbridge , Co. Kildare . It is a joy to groet trew flowers " twice in front of the Blessed with the Bishop . If you keep that pledge sacket of letters and essays has reached me irish rigs and reels in her fine style . A big and JENNIE who forgot to sign her surname . ' welcome to our Guild , and is now enrolled a imusement in watching them at play . Eirkne Oration " at the Grave of O'Donovan Rossa . " Sacrament at the Altar of Repose . Jack tells little boy to be able to recite in Irish " Pearse's over with news . She is a privileged little one . There is hope for our country when little men ympathise with Eithne on her aunt's death . A badge will be sent to Jacob . I trust St. member . His new recruits are also heartily PARKICIA O.FLYNN of the Ursuline Convent . O'Brien is also equally welcome to our circle . all my new friends . A warm handshake to I wish I could hear you , and see Clare dancing ness . Jack and Berry Heelan are with us field prizes for herself . Every kind wish to course there are Passionist missionaries in o Eleanor Dargan on her success . Carfin Letters from Nigeria . requests , and give him a full share of happy- the great seas to Francis . I was glad to Guild is known and loved . From distant Francis O. Tomade and Michael Clucher . ntends to " read it again and again . " works read The Sign . You are a wonderful confirmed , and that you got along so well It is good to see how far and wide our HEMP , PTI Dixonstahn . --- Page 49 --- Nihil Obstat . almanac . Archiep . Dublinen . Passionist Imprimi Potest : Oensor Dep. June # Eduardus J. Byrne , Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , I 1937 The Most Pure Heart of Mary . Octave of Corpus Christi . 6th day in Octave of Corpus Christi . St. Paulinus , B.C. St. Irenaeus , B.M. St. Basil the Great , B.C.D. St. Margaret , Queen , W. St. William , Abbot . 7th day in Octave of Corpus Christi . Commemoration of St. Paul , AP. SS. Vitus and Comp. , MM. Wednesday . SS. ' John and Paul , M.M. St. John of S. Facundo , C. St. Ephrem , C.D. Nativity of St. John the Baptist . #S. Peter and Paul , Add. H.O. Monday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus . feria . Octave of Sacred Heart of Jesus . feria . Vigil of St. John the Baptist . St. Aloysius Gonzaga , C. # 6th Sunday after Pentecost . #4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . Tuesday St. Juliana , V. # SUNDAY within Oct. of the Sacred Heart of Jesus . # SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . pentecost . --- Page 50 --- 0 --- Page 51 --- Jr. ( demand to . " The general trend of human thought considered from the strictly historical viewpoint . has if-date as those who preceded them . The once powerful eighteenth-century agnasticism , Victorian named Marx : that the philosophy of dialectical materialism is proving to be but a sh of historical curiosities . It will be the same with the current twentieth-century radical move - ideal ; and that there are other and better solutions for the alleviation of human misery than that To any impartial enquirer-we refer , of course , to those outside the hand to those who are now striving to find their way from darkness Communism , which in the name of freedom and liberty foists the mo cut : that the millennium promised by the so-called " progressive thinkers " is but a Utop Ve look forward with confidence to the day when our young radicals will ashionable liberalism of the nineteenth century have already taken their place in the museum e. which bids mankind to avoid excess . Signs are not wanting that the aditions of the race . Its pathetic rejection of the primacy of the spiritual . ry materialism , its left-wing proletariat enthusiasm , its Bohemian revo unbridled " and tyrannical despotism upon the deluded multitude . These things the Catholic ft-wing ideals it has come back again to normal and has then passed on towards radical or left-wing ideals it has come back again to normal and has then passed virtue of human nature , which bids mankind to avoid excess . Signs n-like regularity from one side to the other . Each time that it has been date as those who preceded them . The once powerful eighteenth-cent ion . " The movement is historically inevitable , for it is rooted in a basic forian named Marx : that the philosophy of dialectical materialism is proving shown all along . ' It must be our practical duty now to spread that know against the vested traditions of the race , its pathetic rejectic he vested traditions of the race . Its pathetic rejection of the primacy of t he fashionable liberalism of the nineteenth century have already taken their I with confidence to the day when our young radicals will be as hopeless with pendulum-like regularity from one side to the other . Each time th ven to extreme reaction . " The movement is historically inevitable , for June 1937 --- Page 52 --- gave his impressions thus : " He is weak in health , he can walk only with most to weather the storms thus far . Now in his eighteenth year , the Holy Father Herald-Iribune , credited to Mr. N. Reynolds Packard . But Mr. Pack that the sky was " black with aeroplanes . " yet no airman can be found to stated that he was never in Badajoz , " and has complained that " mysterious and Pastor in these difficult and dangerous times . Affairs in Germany , Mexico , rumours in circulation . The Holy Father's health still gives ground for a certain death-blow at that propagandist tale by searching out the source of the stories . excursion to Badajor after it had been captured by the Nationalists . In the Spanish Embassy . Few tales received more credence than the alleged massacre Editorial Notes . even visited . " The other two accounts were written by men who made a day's anxiety . Undoubtedly , he has been tried severely by his recent illness , and newspaper reports from the slender foundation for a superstructure of calumny of the Basque town of Guernica . Some alleged eye-nitnesses have asserted and exasperation . One of these appeared in the Paris edition of the New York will be accepted without question . Alas for his hopes : we have no such " massacre took place at all ! Major Geoffrey McNeill Moss has dealt a Archbishop Williams of Birmingham , who has recently returned from Rome deadlock at the gates of Madrid is probably due to the Spanish messages " appearing under his name were sent from places which he had not to assume that he is yet restored to perfect health . A semi-official our devotions let us not fail to remember the needs of the Holy Father and pray sarnestly that God will give him strength , peace and happiness in the days that categorically that his plane took part in the air-raid , and General Franco positively He reveals his results in the course of his book . The Epic of the Alcazar . Three address at the Spanish Embassy in London . Doubtless , this of Christendom , and only the sustaining guidance of Providence has helped him of the greatest magnitude were the Church to be deprived of her great Guide summer vacation . " Vacation " is a nonr word to describe the re have no need to rely upon the propagandist activities of the guests of the at Badajoz after its capture by General Franco's troops . It now turns out that regularly fulfils even in his summer residence . It would be able from his recent grave illness as to be able to retire to Castel Gandolfo for his But the varying fortunes of the war have so far favoured General average man that he imagines that his concocted fairy-tales laily routine of work , study and prayer which Pone Pius XI asserts that there was no such raid . Isn't it obvious that news from Spain victories and has nowhere met with serious defeat . The apparent In the midst of so many tendencies stories it is extremely difficult to get at the possible . ' Within the walls of Madrid , still groaning under the same way , the most contradictory accounts have appeared regarding the destruction excesses of General Franco's forces from a gentleman with an month we have been receiving various highly-coloured accounts yoke of Red terrorism , are thousands of Spaniards loyal to the Nationalist cause . Propaganda . should be read with the utmost caution ? worthy propagandist has such faith in the gullibility of th remain to him . leader's avowed desire to spare the " non-combatants as much as of the alleged better means of checking-up upon information from Spain , an The Pope . and the Every local Catholic will reinise to learn that the Holy Father has so far recovered report declares that , whilst there is no ground for the many alarmist vacation . Spanish War . Franco's forces . He has scored several major and many minor on needs more than ever the prayers of his affectionate and loyal children . Russia and Spain must have added greatly to the mental distress of the F who have visited the Pope have been struck by the change in his condition . difficulty . but his spirit is as indomitable as ever . " It would be a catastrophe win . real truth . For the past the War ? Will Franco . under his name were sent from places which he had not --- Page 53 --- 49 . editorial notes . --- Page 54 --- 50 --- Page 55 --- except Jesus Christ . How powerful we are after Holy Communion to obtain our acts glorify God , for it is no longer we who act . " . And who could continue to exist , but so absolutely in Jesus Christ that God sees nothing in us into Him , because love tends to oneness with the Beloved , love unites , and when She lived by Jesus the Food of her soul . It is a pious tradition that the Holy ardour of our desire for His next visit , making Him the centre of our lives that will overflow and seek tabernacles where it can rest . We shall give Love to souls . absorbed in Him , speaking to Him , making the silence of our soil sing to Him , detached from all that is not God . We must imitate the recollection of Mary must make Spiritual Communion , long for Him , call for Him , and stir up the of Christ . ' Amer est diffusicum sui . Love seeks to communicate itself . Love he love of God towards His Son in this Sacrament and towards those who receive our soul in the same manner as He was with her after , the Incarnation ; when had reached the culmination of her planitude of grace through the Holy Excharist . to be intimately united in love with our Crucified Lord . In suffering and loving We cannot . like Our Blessed Lady , keep the Infant Jesus always with us in verything from God ! For it is no longer we who may . And how greatly all out there is this difference that the bread and wine no longer exist , whereas we takes His delight to be with us . But deliciae mere else cum filis hominum We must clear away all the rubbish , overcome self , become mortified and ily one with Him till , dying of the ardour of her love , she was lifted up Amaror crucis . except their appearance . Jesus Christ is everything in us . we subsist in Him : telling Him our miseries , our sorrows and joys , even our distractions . We must Guest so that the fire of love man Christ-Bearers , and the reign of Christ the King will come by us and in us . it is the love of God it cleanses and defies . Thus the moment when we receive It is sweet to offer Him our boys : sweet too , to offer Him our screws , and We shall be apostles . clear away all the rubbish , over- burn more brightly . " We must come self and strive to become Soeur Marie Aime de Jesus writes : " In Holy Communion . Jesus Christ absorbs prepare the place for the Divine all may converge towards Him . he sacramental species cease to exist He is no longer there . It is then that we as truly as Mary did when she carried him in her holy bosom . He Heaven to live this life of union for all Eternity . like Him we buy souls , we make up in our bodies what is wanting to the Passion joy and peace . it with knowledge of the gift of God . as by the Consecration He absorbs the bread and wine : there remains nothing The Treaven before Holy Communion we must We must prepare the place for Him so that the fire of love may catch and burn . mortified and detached : " 050gressive # of the Soul We may also contemplate the latter years of Our Blessed Lady when she species remained always incorrupt in Mary's virginal bosom , making her continu- ins living a Eucharistic life with Our Blessed Lady we shall be " Christophers , EN we receive Jesus in the Sacrament of His Love we receive Him nd ask this Holy Mother to keep us in the presence of the little Infant Jesus , place all in His Divine Soul so that all may be purified and we may become 1907 1807 absorbed in Him , speaking to Him , making the silence of our soul sing to Him , Holy Communion will be a heavenly moment , our thanksgiving will p 1907 1807 --- Page 56 --- 52 . --- Page 57 --- Third Consultor-General : Very Re ( Italian Province of Our Lad : First Consultor-General :Very Re ( American Province of Holy Province of the Presentation ) tion . ( Spanish Province of tl ( French Province of St. Michi- Fourth Consultor-General : Very R. Procurator-General : Very Rev. Second Consultor-General : Very THE HEAVEN OF THE SOUL --- Page 58 --- work , of hard labour , mental and physical . The immense crowds , all with a shallow steps . the pilgrims course , singing , hurring . ' Down at the crooked-horned , swing-paced " even over slow , unhurried furrows . different as to be startling . Never in my life have I seen such an intensity of en waiting for it as soon as it is empty . Outside , down the great curving . ems to be doing very much : there doesn't seem to be much to do . asleep , and rather resentful of any interruption . The old ladies sitting outside retto itself there is a huge crowd of people praying . praying , praying with arms book farms , each complete with its small farm-house and tiny barn . purpose , hurry past the beautiful statues in their eagerness to reach the Grotto In the church Mass is going on at every altar , one beginning as the other finishes make our faltering way to the hotel where Madame , a huge want between her outstretched in the form of a cross , with eyes uplifted in the intensity of their Katherine L. Edgerly is the bedroom door to announce it , and in a leisurely hour and a half , we are out from the open gate at the other The little shops on each side of the gently winding street seem to be half The twilike train draws into the station , and we enter a decrepit taxi an re and there on the hillside a farmer is leisurely drawing a yoke of oom high and purple and the deep valleys are cut up into little story - But inside the rates at the Gratto of T'Surdes . the impression is so totally bath to disturb themselves under their huge parasols . finished . white flowers , with Are Maria pricked across the tops with black pins , seem stand below the Grotto , and comes the gates with their quaint little formal bowawets of compact rows of blue and 0009999000, E,000000000000 side . And this is only one of the At Work . of prayer rising from that steadily # in Lourdes . orisons . manu manifestations of the spirit- There is almost a palpable flame HE country around the Pyrenees is very calm and lovely . The mountains the flickering candles in the great is always ready for a chat . When dinner is ready the maid comes moving line that curves around less stream of praise . Every kneeling bench has its occupant , with open-air mass at the twelfth station , lourdes . Grotto itself there is a huge crowd of people praying , praying with arms 1940 # tual at Lourdes . --- Page 59 --- procession passes , " every one in it sliding a rosary between the fingers of the left come with shovels and bending and straightening rhythmically . now the hardened in spotless clothes , their sightless eyes staring ahead . Their lips more in silent he there with their poor paralyzed legs dangling , their cancerous face bound praised , their lips parted . Through the gates of the Grotto an unceasing and as his right hand reverently and " lovely touches the granite rock , worn Outside the Grotto , there is a flagged depression leading to the baths . On mploring , imploring . ried in bundles of a dozen pour their wax into the receptacle below . Soon men for it is but to make way for more candles , each a prayer The priest in the outdoor pulpit is preaching with such fervour that great prayer , or they respond to the litanies which the priests , standing among them , ine that curves around the fickering candles in the great stand and out the open gate at the other side . wax into barrels . Even this is not a utilitarian gesture , but an act of devotion , fingers . fingers . His voice , hoarser and hoarser , breaks , but he goes whispering on , lrops of sweat roll down into his eyes , only to be dashed off with impatient There is almost a palpable flame of prayer rising from that steadily moving recite aloud . Procession of the Blessed Sacrament . t are row after row of stretchers on wheels and row after row of sufferers . They at work in lourdes . The huge candle in the centre melts slowly while the small ones below it be congregation straining forward in their seats listen intently , their eyes mooth and shining by millions of groping , loving , faltering , hoping , despite 55 . prayer , or they respond to the litaries which the priests , standing among them , Passing along the bank of the Gave between the Grotto and Rosary Square . The huge candle in the centre melts slowly while the small ones below it , mooth and shining by millions of groping , loving , lie there with their poor paralyzed legs dangling . their c --- Page 60 --- discount to --- Page 61 --- Statement by An Rioghacht on the Draft Constitution but also in his recent Encyclical Divini Redemptionis . Ve recognise that the Articles dealing with Personal Rights , The FA the emphasis placed on the Family as the fundamental unit in Society . In addition , we vote Father as the basis of stable order in Society . not only in his theoretical summary # # Fish public life the Art Cambridge dasims to con # and Religion , are in general accord with Catholic teaching , and we applaud worthy manner in which basic Catholic principles are common is blished . Especially do we rejoice at the noble Preamble . " mphasis placed on the Family as the fundamental unit in Society . In : Ion the Family as the fundamental unit in Society . In addition , we is We recognise that the Articles dealing with Personal Rights . The Family . Filneati published . Especially do we rejoice at the noble Preamb n is made for the Vocational Groups so insisting by the present Holy it provision is made for the Vocational Groups so insisting urged b distribution in this manner # I understand concern . ch basic Catholic principles are recognised in a Irish public life the Ard Comhairle desire to express at work in lourdes . --- Page 62 --- stepped from his high position and that of Pietro di Murrone who the only Pope who spontaneously is no more extraordinary life than freely abdicated the office which In the annals of the Saints there became Pope Celestine V. He is none disputed with him : : 19041904190419041906 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1961-000 1957-01,000,000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961-0100090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 63 --- 59 . --- Page 64 --- quite openly that its " ultimate goal is a marriage laws , etc. , as outlined in the Heidel- Portrait of the Labour Party ( English Ed ... resolutions that it is open to the Russian- which turn on the problem of sex , prevailing International itself is also Socialist . A resolu- demands of the Socialist Labour Movement production . Every year the two bodies hold are in favour of the Spanish Communists . the future ; it is a duty of the present time . " tion of the Brussels Congress in 1933 states attempted to support the Russian Revolu- the Committee of Management has persistently the moral degradation espoused by Continental only form of economic life which is worthy of Socialism . the International Federation of Trade Unions quite apparent . It declares openly in its Socialists . Egon Wertheimer , in his book , Putnam , London , 1929 ) , which has a preface was the task of the latter . namely . the Mau- The year 1934 shows a very interesting planned Socialist economic system for the Communist organisations . Oudegeest writes supplying of human needs , since this is the widespread tacit agreement in all Conti- tion . " ( 1932 , page 141 ) . such recorded for the year 1936-two of which we refrain from mentioning . of man . Socialism is no longer an ideal of yet , as might be expected , it is in very close joint meetings and issue resolutions signed by berg programme , and states that there is a 9 . Moral degradation . their respective heads . There are some seven end-two years of penance and prayer . resolution in favour of " our friend Caballero . ' as Secretary - During the whole life-time of by G. D.H. Cole , speaks of the cultural are leading Socialists in their own countries , 8 . Socialist international . Though the I.F.T.U. is a distinct body from the entailed association of Irish workers with nental Socialist parties for a change of anti- and they make no secret of the fact that the Day push for the socialism of the means of " The Socialist and Labour International . " tude " towards most unnatural crimes , which Its attitude to Russian Communism is also Catholic and a true Socialist . " - Pius XI . Unions' affiliation with the I.F.T.U. would be Encyclical on Social Order ) . contact with it . In 1921 it took over what y Clement V in 13113 . 6 . communism . 10 . The issue . All the Continental leaders of the I.F.T.U. The most serious result of Irish Trade 00000000000000 . 1940s.000 " No one can be at the same time a sincere 7 . socialism . 60 . --- Page 65 --- acuteness and intelligence . Fr. BERCHMANS ( BYRNE ) , G.P. Congregation at St. Saviour's Retreat , R.I.P. Broadway , Words . , where he made his pro- of every duty laid upon him by holy obedience . Berchmans was a model Passionist . day , and whilst he seldom volunteered his opinions , his judgment was always marked with utstanding for his punctual discharge of the various duties of the day . Usually avoid in noxious to uphold its best traditions and to display in his own life the virtues incubated by St. his wise counsel and prudent direction . In the preparation of his sermons he took the greatest and solitude , and when not otherwise engaged , he was always to be found in his cell in- manner , Mr. Benchmans usually left a deep impression upon all who came aris : but most of his priestly life was spent at Mount Argus . luring his long period of service in the community he had established almost a descriptive of his discusses . As a pulpit orator he never favoured the vehement or the declamatory Even in community life , which favours order and regularity . Father His alert and cultured mind was well informed upon all the topics of the red in giving Missions and Retreats , both in England and in Ireland . A is and to be impressed by the conviction which inspired his utterance ed perhaps to appreciate his rhetorical excellence , could not fail to be " now rears forced him to curtail his activities . Fr. Berchmans was d . He listened to their off-times wearisome recitals with patience Congregation is the poorer for the loss of such a devoted member , one who was ever Mission on March 17th. 1889 . On the completion of his ecclesiastical studies he was ordained in For very many years he took the day's " duty " at Mount Argus on a til advancing years forced him to curtail his activities , Mr. Berchmann sible care , and the results were seen in the polished elegance and well-ba ous communities he was much esteemed , and ming who profited by his Lissions and Retreats , both in England and in Ireland . As a confessor t with restrained emphasis and with a measured eloquence . unities he was much esteemed . and many who profited by his advice , will miss but of the Cross . ' In his devotion to the Passion , in his souls , in his ything which might bring him before the notice of the public , he was a Until advancing years forced him to curtail his activities , Mr. Berchmans was constantly stationed at different periods in various houses of the Congregation in stember , 1894 , by the late Bishop of Liverpool , Rt. Rev. Dr. ht . Always placing himself at the disposal of those who sought his help , I bane and gracious manner , Mr. Berchmann usually left a deep impression upon all who came at them on their way with words of hope and encouragement . " By his gaged in giving Missions and Retreats , both in England and in Ireland . As a most is best traditions and to display in his own life the virtues incubated by I sions to uphold its best traditions and to display in his own life the virtue y the late Bishop of Liverpool , Rt. Rev. Dr. O'Reilly . He had ne results were seen in the polished elegance and well-balanced constructi in the preparation of sermon-material and in the study of spiritual bo I prudent direction . In the preparation of his sermons he took the great the Congregation is the poorer for the loss of such a devoted member , a the poor and to the afflicted . He listened to their oft-times' warisome re community life , which favours order and regularity . Father , Burchmans was by his earnestness and to be impressed by the conviction , which is not , but , to be a contact with him . His alert and cultured mind was well informed upon all the topics of the or and to the afflicted . He listened to their oft-times nearisome recitals with patience Until advancing years forced him to curtail his activities , 1961 62. leliver his message with restrained emphasis and with a measured etc imself at the disposal of those who sought his help , he was a kind friend it bring him before the notice of the public , he was a lover of retirement and in the study of spiritual books . Gifted with an preferring to deliver his message with restrained emphasis and with a urbane and gracious manner , Mr. Berchmans usually left a deep impre ; but most of his priestly life was spent at Montivities . Mr. Berchna n of sermon-material and in the study of spiritual books . Gifted kit th. 1889 . On the completion of his ecclesiastical studies he was ordained Rev. Fr. Berchmans ( Byrne ) C.P. --- Page 66 --- the day on Kenneth's return from the City , but the evening of this particular of their little flat . " The day's would have seemed long if she had not found some she was well capable of undertaking . Such work would bring a little more artist to their mill , and although with careful management , Kenneth's salary suffered riends or acquaintances since coming to this London suburb , not feeling the he set off " from his home each parents , and Kenneth had accepted the position offered him in a London firm . distress his family by telling them " Perhaps that's the truth . It's quite a romance , and all owing to that and she was wearing a pretty frock which she only donned on special occasions . to death beneath the wheels of a motor lorry . Of course you'd never have told involuntary sigh that Marjorie closed the door after him . She half envied him event . Marionie greeted him with shining eyes and a bright colour on her cheeks , their evenings together . There was seldom much news to relate at the end of in the crowd , the child's nurse had the gunption to pick up the wrapper of the forbade her engaging in any more active work than that involved in the care who lost his job - but rather than What a mercy you'll be in the train in a few minutes and that the terminus is spring daffodils on the table . " What does it all mean ? ' Nothing but a circular . " she said in disappointed tones . " Y " Go on , " said Kenneth . " You seem to know more than I do . " arents having been only children , and they had , moreover , made scarcely any specting company ? " said Kenneth , " noticing furthermore a bunch of early Forbes . " It was about a man thetic yarn to-day " said Angus about it from the man whose child you snatched away from being crushed spending anything on himself . yourself a new one the soonest possible . Oh dear , it's raining in torrents ever since they had left their home in the North on the death of their to you , and you're welcome to it . " outlay-that new overcoat , for instance . Dear Kenneth ! how he grudged mother M. St. Thomas My dear girl , do you think I mind a little rain ! ... . Here's the postman quite near your office . ARJORIE DUNDAS stood at the door to see her brother off to his He laughed as he thrust it into his pocket and hurried off . It was with an circular you had funny aside when you ran to rescue her charge , who had escaped going out into the busy world . An injury done to her spine in her early girlhood " It's beginning to look very shabby . " she declared . " You really must a Marjorie was the first to put out her hand as the postman opened his 1 to provide for ordinary everyday expenses , it allowed no margin for any extra ming along . ' I'll just wait to see if there's anything for me . work as she had done almost every morning for the last three years - t means I am celebrating the fact of having a hero for a brother . I learn translation work which , as " she had been educated in a Convent school in France A Crucial critically surveyed his overcoat as she helped him on with it . 000000000000 00000000 morning as usual . " # Point . 1907 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 " I came across a rather pa- The brother and sister were remarkably destitute of relations , both their e . You are always so aggravated taciturn on anything concern in day was an exception . Something really had happened , quite an impo- rubbishy circular that came this morning . It seems that after you had disappe vteBanglades as the thrust it into his product and hurried like it was with an " Yes , it's addressed n. need of other society than that of each other . ' There was always the joy of a " Go on , " said Kenneth . " You seem to know more than . I do . " rubbishy circular that came this morning . It seems that after you had disappearance " Hallo , Marjorie , you look in very festive mood this evening . 1940sociation football-# --- Page 67 --- Angus Forbes was a man about Kenneth's own age . After a cordial greeting to Marionie he grashed his old school chum's hand with a grip which said more as regularly as clockwork , ' never missing a day or even an hour . ' I believe he thankful for in these days when so many are suffering from the financial crisis , Hotbeds of Communism , those labour exchanges , " grows Kenneth You have easy quarters here , " said the visitor presently . And he glance Marjorie , emphatically . Any moment now . Dear me ! you don't look a bit hospitality inclined . ' He brought home every penny he earned . As for his food , he'd sit on a bench Yes , and wasn't it strange it should be none other than your old school - or the embankment or elsewhere to eat his hunk of bread and cheese or whatever seen able to bear being parted from the child since the mother died . But didn't office hours . You've been very good hitherto in regarding my wishes about than distress his family by a knowledge of the fact , he set off from his home each You know , Marjorie , how I hate having my private affairs thrust in on yes , each knew he was looking into the face of a good brave man . laily , acting as light porter , messenger , or anything that might turn up after waiting with the other down-and-outs at the Labour exchange who veritable old fossils . He're he is now . " and Marionie ran to open the and uncertain one , " wisely remarked Marjorie . " In fact , we have much to be Marjorie has the knock of making any place look homelike however small asked the practical Marjorie . Kenneth looked genuinely annoyed . reveille clock on the mantelpiece . In the meantime he's staying in an hotel in town with his little son . He hasn't fellow , Angus Forbes ! urther enhanced by the soft radiance of lamp and fire light . to-day , " said Angus Forbes . " It concerned a man who lost his job , but It's time we saw a little more of our fellow-creatures or we shall be growing must have been when I was out . " " It's easier to keep things going on a small regular income than on a larger He's in the book trade and has come to open a new branch in L many words . As the two men steadfastly scanned the depths of the other's Never mind ! He said if he didn't find you he'd look us up this evening . if you'd been " doing the work of half a dozen . ' How did he account for bringing no wages home at the end of the " Talking about that . I came across a queer , rather pathetic sort of yarn Angus Forbes ! What is he doing in this part of the world ? " his watch . then remembering he was not wearing it , he turned to the little though a rise in his salary is really owing to Ken . He has stuck at his work with satisfaction round the room . The very simplicity of which ad be the last to be spared from his Firm . " So the boy's father has been here , has he ? ' the means at her disposal , " said Kenneth . " " I think his wife was a stupid woman to be taken in like that , " declared ngus call to see you at the office ? That was his intention . her vigilance for a moment . I suppose it all happened during your luncheon night be given him at some Convent door or another . ' a crucial point reedless to say my man spent nothing on himself , " continued Ang d better go and furnish yourself up a bit . You look as tired and worn as What time are you expecting Angus ? " " He managed somehow to supply for them by taking together a few shilling ting or telephoning to me at my business address . " If " Angus called it ring as usual , returning at the customary hour in the evening . " hour . " You'd better go and furnish yourself in a bit . ' I but . tisfaction round the room , the very simplicity of which added to its charm " I think his wife was a stupid woman to be taken in li Kenneth was about to consult 0 . and uncertain one , " wisely remarked Marjorie . " he means at her disposal , " said Kenneth . Angus Forbes was a man about Kenneth's own ago . After a cordial greating the views are one of our fellow-creatures or we shall be growing --- Page 68 --- 64 --- Page 69 --- brother was always her partner . She never permitted the resulting fatigue to whose radiant spirituality fluna forty hours Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament was being held . On these divorce her from her regular tribute of love to Our Lady . It was the sanority sidered a luminous example of and knew the freedom of inti- the sublimity that may be reared . Scotland than ever resided with the nobles who bore her name . knew the Sinclair family . ' To this she was always true no matter what distracting developed a special love through the strict family rule of the nightly Rosary . glory around the dressiness of of the home , too , which led her through Mary to Jesus , especially to Jesus in he Mass and in the Tabernacle . On Sundays her good father was want to take a good mother and a father who slum-life . Such was Margaret Sinclair , a child of the Edinburgh diction , a home where the things radiant spirituality fungi glory occasions her attention at prayer was so pronounced that it conveyed the stifling industrialism it is her career " can be justly con- Born in 1900 and dying in 1925 . most refreshing and con- sincere with God through prayer poor , who , in a brief career of round the draminess of slum-life mate union with God whilst Sinclair , whose spiritual life was received from that great bene- is encouraging to encounter one of God were cherished . With had all the enthusiasm of a legacy of honour to her native twenty-five years , left a richer neighbourhood , that it was a common subject of conversation amongst those who after a few years of convent life , materialism . Such was Margaret on simplicity that is sternly and work . Her initiation in prayer she surrounded by the slavery of soling to encounter one whose solidly founded on prayer and her mind was directed at an early age towards God . For Our Blessed Lady she sincere convert to Catholicism , hard work . N A world of drab and soul- In a world of Arab materialism it Sinclair . This discipline of prayer was , indeed , so remarkable and so unusual for her Margaret (1900-1925 ) . Margaret Sinclair . ances entered into her life . Even when she went to dances where her impression of an obliteration of self in the loving and all-embracing presence her mind was directed at an early age towards God . For Our Blessed Industry 1940s # Rev. James F. Cassidy s of the children who could go , to a church in the city where the 0000 00000000 .000 00000000 # the SIRITV. To this she was always two matter that destructive --- Page 70 --- at . ' On one occasion , when going barefoot to Mass on a cold Sunday morning , reviously consulting God about it . Her sister Bella tells us that this reliance her to the haven of peace . the convent , whence she was to greet eternal rest . her physical condition was such that she fainted . Later on , when working as Our Lady , which she found in a pile of rubbish , she placed in a prominent Sacrament . Perhaps it was this marked association of prayer with the sacrificial In the light of this intimate interningling of work and prayer we are not Year evidence of the " influence of her love of contemplative prayer on her final the purpose of using it whenever an opportunity presented itself . A picture of for dinner and recreation in nraverful communion before Jesus in the Blessed loving labour of mending and making altar linens we have it on the testimony important feature of her Lenten self-denial . And when the foil of the day was year about the lives of the saints and what they did for God . " countryside during some brief holidays aroused within her . Mungering for the peaceful surroundings which facilitated her meditative approach to God , she might purify and elevate her activities . ' And when she was engaged in the if Margaret on prayer as a route towards wisdom from on high was empty the graces brought to her through good family influence , she wished to show her Common in a modest little church whispered to her heart a distinct call to he undisturbed simplicity of life in a rural cottage and daily Mass and Holy he severity of the weather nor poor health could keep her from daily attendance acred things . Margaret always listened with a rapt expression , for she loved to special devotion to the Holy Family at Christmas by the recital of one thousand nanage to acquire a grasp of religious mystery that was quite remarkable . She liked to pursue her labour as far as possible in an atmosphere of union with Despite an ignorance of secular knowledge little removed from illiteracy did she wer , the tail of prayer was far from finished , for she was known to spend hours her sister when after reciting at a favourite spot by a little stream the Office which peace while in the world was in all likelihood most instrumental in leading of Our Blessed Lady , she explained : " How quiet and peaceful it is here , away fashion in her life when with advancing years she was given greater freedom to French-volisher in a cabinet factory , she spent most of the hour allotted her With the prayer of all these hours of freedom from work she was not satisfied . in her room with outstretched arms in communion with God before retiring finished , her childish lips were once heard to explain : " I wish it were not so This powerful influence of the home continued to manifest itself in impressive irurised to learn that she never undertook anything worth " while without Turning to another marked feature of her holy life , her spirit of work for the he greater peace that dwells within convent walls . This call she intimated to country life is so happy ! far and I would go by myself . " One can also understand why , in return for glory of God , we can trace its roots like those of her prayerfulness to her child- And so we can well understand how the spirit of prayer which brought her so to rest . from the noise and bustle of big cities ! What must convert life be like when of God . For this reason , one can well understand why , when this devotion was done of the nuns whom she assisted that " when the conversation turned on could her spiritual destiny . So great was her desire to hear Mass that neither tion of cloistered repose we can find in the thoughts which the quiet of the aves . While she worked , her Rosary law on the bench beside her , doubtless for rewarded for her undertakings " nearly always turned out for the best . " I'm vent with her sister on vacation to a lonely moorside near Edinburgh . ' That went with her position in the room where she worked , that the contemplation of her Not life of Christ in the Bucharist that influenced her to make prayer a decide could her spiritual destiny . So great was her desire to hear Mass that neither Eucharist that influenced her to make prayer a decidedly where she worked , that the contemplation of her Mother on vacation to a lonely moorside near Edinburgh . There election of obstored repossive can find in the thoughts which the point of the dertakings " nearly always turned out for the best . " Thus ter physical condition was such that she finished . Later on , when working as In the light of this intimate interningling of work and 66 . --- Page 71 --- very painful procedure in making him a model Catholic , and only told him that hood days at home . To her precocious conception of home-work as something of the saints did she prefer to seek the mercy of God through the sacrifice of pays tribute in these words : " Margaret was always doing something for me made at a retreat : " I will endeavour to be diligent , always to try to do all a holy idealism she expresses with simple firmness in the following resolution health from doing the work she loved . Thus , with the folly that is the wisdom if his conversion , that she wished to be his wife . She succeeded through this long before her school days were over she undertook to run messages in a fancy attitude towards Purgatory . ' A prayer in her father's book of devotions which was assured . Another sample of her heroic devotion to duty we find in her vacations she met a young man who had fallen away from the practice of his intention to her credit , we are not surprised to learn that the few years " of her ery sanctifying since the example of the Holy Family at Nazareth , her mother With such a record of work in the world chastened and glorified by pure pinch of poverty , to make ends meet . ' Later on in life , not satisfied with a asked her mother to command instead of requesting her to in things . Further ... in her life which finely illustrate this spiritual attitude . During one of her continued for a long period to give this young man the impression , for the sake based on a sacred sense of duty was evidenced from the fact that she frequently not like to use last the granting of its petition should prevent her through ill- ledge of sewing and cooking , which won prizes for her during her school days . more , she sought whenever possible the least pleasant work that her consecration With work inside the home , however , her generous heart was not satisfied . is all for Jesus and the salvation of souls . ... I know Our Lord was pleased for the love of God . This determination to be an efficient worker actuated by find through devotion to duty discovered through prayer to be the Will of God she went on two evenings of the week to classes for further proficiency in this For the Canonisation of Blessed Gemma Galgani . peace which only God can grant to true and faithful servants . By the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus. C.P. General of the Passion with me because I was doing His Holy Will . " Thus did this Scotch working-girl From this splendid sense of duty she would not depart even at the expense offerings will be acknowledged in The Cross and will be forwarded to Rome by the Managing fe in a Poor Clare Convent were distinguished by a perfect devotion to duty at a cabinet factory . o duty might be all the more unselfishly sublime . that peace which the world cannot give and which held promise for her of Editor . Since the last list , the following sums have been received : asked for the spending of one's Purgatory here rather than hereafter she did Anon , 5/9 " Unworthy , " 5/3 E.M.C. ( Dublin ) , " If ... kind of work . This , too , we must remember , she did after spending long hour Offerings may be sent to The Managing Editor . The Cross Mount Arms Dublin . atholic faith . Though by this time she had decided never to marry . She 000000000000 #000000000000 duty rather than the sacrifice of suffering which rendered her idea , d't to send their offerings towards the Canonisation of Bl. Gemma Galgani . All fices that bordered almost on the heroic . ' We workshop in town that she might help her family , suffering things well , and ever to have a pure intention in what I do . " rell , and ever to have a pure intention in what I do . " And again : " it matrimony for her was out of the question when she felt the from her youngest days . " That this willingness to serve at home f sacrifices that bordered almost on the heroic . ' We will recount --- Page 72 --- that . --- Page 73 --- Do we protect our homes , our women and children , from occasions of sin ? the future man or woman . This is , or should be , to their honour : but honour ness carelessness , giddiness , or selfishness , they warp or destroy their influence : through their fault the honour and integrity of manhood mail . And rather fewailing and lamenting , what would not His Justice require of those for whom Our children are what we make them . Tears and travers have saved many . strangers apart , wherever they settled . female teachers in the Infant School ; it is women's influence that moulds , often has its duties ; and if women fail in their high vacation , if through thoughtless - them pray . let them " begin to say to the mountains : " Fall upon us . " And besieged city after years of famine and starvation would collapse . burning over a million of them in its ruins . And in the destruction would perish their Temple , rimes were now about to add the paralysing sin of Deicide ! Neither tears nor sorrow for Jesus is enough to profit ourselves . the hills : ' Cover us . ' For if in the green wood they do these things , what themes for thought . he awful doom that would fall upon Jerusalem , which some of these younger or later , in time . To the mother it is given to make the first impressions , then later , to nurses and Our gracious Lord honoured these women with especially notice . To the Home life demands sacrifice from women ; its secret cares are so many crosses Rev. Father Hubert , C.P. Christ cannot be crucified , and retribution , just and terrible , not follow . on , this suffering and approaching terrible death on the Cross which they were shall be done in the dry ? " Boylan , Rev. Richard Concannon , C.C. Do we need for Jesus , rather than for our sins which caused His suffering ! THE sacred passion . Jesus teaches also here , that the crimes of every nation are published , sooner have already deserved . indeed He honoured them by His notice and warned them in charity . He foresaw Carolan . Thomas Roberts , Mary Taylor , Lucy Doyle , Mary Boyle , T.P. O itromotion no not to return again to sin , and save us in eternity from the punishment we long with Theo , and were going now to stand by Thee on Calvary , and would and warm them in charity . # weak to Thy Mother or the loyal friends accompanying her : They had been rem of greater evils coming upon themselves , and didst advise them how to meet these trials John Cruden ( Father of Rev. " Fr. Denis. C.P.L. Sister " compassionate Lord grant us tears for our sins and true sorrow for the sufferings of prayer . Body , and anguish of Soul they have cast . Then . Admit us among Thy faithful friends ; A suffering under the Cross , Thou midst notice and acknowledge the sympathy of onlookers # "going women of Jerusalem were only affected by a passing sorrow : their tears se united and offered for our own sins , merit Salvation Jesus warned them that if the Justice of God required from His innocent I soon dry , and they would return to their homes and forget . to Thee in death and forever after . woman is entrusted the foundations of the whole structure of human welfare . These weeping women of Jerusalem were only affected by a passing sorrow ; th ciously , the fresh , plastic mind of the child , and forms the character of what still . O suffering Jesus , in Thy gratitude for even such sympathy . Thou didst nl names of deceased . rell ) Elizabeth Flewitt , Florence Bowers , William Conroy , James Fitzsimons , There own nation , weakened . condemned . d soon dry , and they would return to their homes and forget . " You didst worn than this , rather than be responsible for the evils that must surely follow . I 69 . nations with children clinging to their hands . ' would live to see : When the durn them in a spirit of statement to their own advantage . O observant and considerate Jesus , rejected by ' and turn them in a spirit of atonement to their own advantage . tered , and by whom He had been rejected , and who , to all their other ices and their inheritance : and the Jews become exiles and remain Home life demands sacrifice from women its secret care so many crosses . ed , and by whom He had been rejected , and who , t --- Page 74 --- in its history belong to the time when Wonderful Navy and Reredos . takes from its impressive , and it can be said to be the least interesting part the glory of those days when its rise to the belief that when rain falls on his feast day , July 15th , it will rain by a blazing fire . " looking out from Indeed the most interesting periods a haze hung over the surrounding of its glory in pre- " Reformation " sight in the old city of Winchester . trees , bearing the first tints of the world . is the most interesting whose body into the cathedral in 1093 , was delayed by great rains , and so gave of the Church , St. Benedict , St. Edward the Confessor and St. Edmund . " cathedrals , and one of the largest in low tower and pinnedes , is far from being impressive or majestic , and the charm We may refer at once to the magnificent reredos , which has a statue of St. living under the frosty sky , with the he will see in its historic beauty description , and the clearance and grace of the statues and other parts are worthy cathedral on a September day , when 556 feet and therefore one of the longest in the world . ' Its vastness ' however . birth of 1703 as he sat in his chamber , his window towards the City . and the "chanting of the Benedictine monks , sky overhead . The exterior , with its I recall , as I write , a visit to the it was a Catholic temple , and its keen stars shining above . " church will be empty repaid . " for Henry Esmond , we read how Winchester Cathedral ringing in the great grey towers of the cathedral for 40 days . chief architectural features also tell autumnal beauty , with a pale blue of close examination . The statues include SS. Peter and Paul , the Latin doctors This remarkable edifice , perhaps Esmond heard " the chimes of great interior echoed to the solemn the most famous of the English has notable " Catholic associations . and like many other famous churches , The reredos dates from the 15th century . Its exquisite detail almost defies Smithin . Bishop of Winchester , consecrated in A.D. 852 , and the removal of the building . who once occupied its carved N Thackeray's well-known novel days . The visitor to this wonderful Crucifixion group now occupies the centre of the reredos . Winchester Cathedral Choir and Navy , looking West . chair stalls . When the belief that Iain falls on his feast day . July 15th , it will find Winchester Cathedral I is to be found in its wonderful interior , the nave alone being Maurice R. Cussen --- Page 75 --- ingels . Wykeham was assisted in his work of restoring the cathedral by the seats are so constructed that if one sits heavily " on them they glide slightly Benedictine prior and monks . a pulpit and episcopal throne . It is enclosed by a stone screen having statues work and restored the body of the cathedral in the pointed style of architecture . by Prior Silkestede . The episcopal throne is a very elaborate work , being surrounding it is ' remarkable for its delicate' workmanship . ' The figure of the other parts of the cathedral . milding was consecrated on April 8th. 1093 . in the presence of nearly all Bishops and Abbots of England . Bishop Walkelyn , who carried out the work , inest in the cathedral having magnificently-carved niches and tracery , and The south transert contains the tomb of Bishop Wilberforce ( 1805-1873 ) , by William Lynewode , who commenced the work in 1308 , and are declared to best remaining specimens of a 14th century monument . " The stone screen is richly panelled , with a plate of gilt brass at the back . including the Nativity . the Annunciation . the Entry into Jerusalem , the Raising Cardinal Beaufort . Bishop of Winchester , who finished that part of the Notre Dame Cathedral , Paris . the presbytery , and consists of a sumptuous canopy with pinnacle resting works from becoming drawsy during the long periods that they were obliged backwards , and are believed to have been made in this way to prevent the athedral which was left uncompleted by William of Wykeham , was a son of cope and staff . The night on the north side of the choir was presented to the cathedral William of Wykeham , who succeeded Bishop de Edington , carried on the Further additions were made by Bishop Fox , whose country is one of the same time as the Cathedral . It was in this choir , in many of the same stalls now remaining . that the in the reign of King John , and the rebuilding of the great name was commenced adorned with carved designs from existing ancient ornaments in the choir and The cathedral was built on the site of an older church , which dated from Fifteenth Century Choir Stalls . panelled pinnacles . aintings on the roof and walls , representing scenes from the Life of Christ , e the best examples of their time now in England . The scarlet sculptured figure of the Cardinal rests on an altar tomb , which The choir , which is 135 feet in length . has a wonderful set of carved stalls . The Home of Benedictine Monks . John of Ghent , Duke of Lancaster , who crowned Henry VI of England in to spend in choir , and at very early hours . by Bishop William de Edington , who died in 1366 . In this transept also is the chapel of Prior Silkestede , which contains the tomb of Isaak Walton . also restored the monastery of Benedictine monks , which was completed the in eight clusters of pillars , and arches on each side . y Bishop William de Edington who died in 1966 . Winchester Cathedral onsisting of an elaborate canopy , and underneath a life-size figure with mitre , The entire east end , and the Lady Chapel , were rebuilt by Godfrey De Lucv. The monument of the Cardinal , who died in 1447 , is on the southern side His country on the south side of the nave has been described as " one of the ate shows him with his crozier on his shoulder , and his head supported by edictine monks chanted the Divine Office . By a curious arrangement the In the north transept is the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre . which has mural e the best examples of their time now in England . " " we earned azarus , and Our Lord appearing to Mary Magdalene . of the Stuart Kings , James I and Charles I . Nearly all the stalls were can William of Wykeham , who succeeded Bishop de Edin The scarlet sculptured figure of the Cardinal rests or The pulpit on the north side of the choir , was presented t height clusters of pillars , and arches on each side . 71 . Edward the Confessor had been crowned in 1042 also restored the monastery of Benedictine monks , which v a pulpit and episcopal throne . It is enclosed by a stone screening statues ionics chanted the Divine Office . By a curious area 4 . in which Edward the Confessor had been crowned in " --- Page 76 --- in 1100 . The tomb is of grey English marble , but when it was opened in the as now a memorial window to Bishop Thorwold , who died in 1897 . The and Silkestede . ' On its walls are mural paintings representing miracles wrought Idred , Canute , and also William Rufus , and the Bishops Alyn and King of England . He is himself buried in front of the High Star . King Henry VI was present . ner of the Lady Chapel , being placed there in 1923 . It was built by Bishop de Lucey originally , and restored later by Priors Hunton soldiers , but were later recovered . window in pre-Reformation days . ' This is one of three windows in the chapel . These were originally collected by Bishop Henry de Blois , brother of Stephen other saints . Fine painted glass , of which some fragments remain , filled this that of Bishop Wavnfete , who succeeded Beaufort , and at whose enthron time of Cromwell , it was found to contain some pieces of gold embroidered cloth , The Lady Chapel . If three chapels enclosed by screens , which are at the eastern end of the subjects include scenes in the life of Christ . Pone Honorius . St. Switchin. condemnation of St. Joan of Arc. a statue of whom is outside the north-west Besides the monuments already mentioned the most interesting is the tomb An important monument also is that of Bishop Gardiner , who died in 1555 , Another important monument , on the northern side of the presbytery , is the bones of saints and kings of the Saxon period , including the Kings Edmund , Langton . Prelates and Kings . The small lights of the east window are filled with stained glass of Henry VIII's The remains were decorated and thrown without the cathedral by Cromwell's athedral , that in the centre , dedicated to Our Lady , is the most interesting and who married Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain in the cathedral . ' Cardinal Beaufort is remembered as having played a prominent part in the Winchester Cathedral-the choir . time . The chapels on either side are that of the Guardian Angels and Bishop On top of the choir screen are six painted mortuary chests , which contain THE CROSS . Hiam II ( William Rufus ) King of England , who was killed while hunting in 1100 . The tomb is of grey English marble , but when it was opened in the e intercession of the Blessed Virgin , executed in 1489 . This channel 72 . --- Page 77 --- ymbolising the Holy Spirit , also scenes from the life of St. Nicholas of Myra . nough to relieve the feeling of coldness and lack of colour which pervades the bomb being marked by a plain slab . On the wall above is a brass plate and a nits shrines , and when devout congregations filled it - a Catholic temple in a Blessed Virgin , and SS. Peter and Paul and St. Ethelwold . Bishop A Heavenly Mansion that shall last to all eternity . ery rich , and portray chiefly saints and prophets and scenes from their lives , his was erected in the 16th century by Bishop Fox , but was subsequently onsisting of a square block of black marble , supported by a stool and pillars , ts beauty and its history the glory of the days when its great interior echoed The Forgotten Road to Grace Dieu- Remain to tell a newer age that death must come one day , There's an old forgotten Convent lies buried in the past , A mute appeal to animals that know not they must die . The west window is striking , the arrangement being kaleidoscopic , but it The visitor to this wonderful church will be an only remain for he will see in Dorothy M. Allen . a large gold ring and a small silver chalice . This gave rise to the belief that an We may refer briefly to the stained glass of the cathedral . The most ancient Catholic land . But heedlessly the grazing sheep tread where the relics lie , Jane Austen , the novelist , who died in 1817 , is buried in the north aisle , great edifice . ecclesiastic was buried there . And what was once the work of man . now mingles with the d Llesson to humanity that only love can last , also has two circles of early decorated glass . restored . And weeds and brushwood mingling there , hide from the gaze of man . There's an old forgotten madwar . that only God can see . Rich Stained Glass . But now the only prayer is the husband note of a bird . Winchester Cathedral A remarkable object in the nave is an ancient Norman baptismal font . The other windows of the cathedral in the chapels , aisles and choir are window in memory of her . te figures in all cases being very fine . The windows are not , however , numerous There's an old forgotten Chanel . and there when day was done led puppies grow where once it stand . the thistle nears its head And even man must turn to dust in answer to God's call For a silence and a solitude are all that's left behind . or ruthless Time has passed that way , and set wild nature for success000000 00000000 . the health century and suppressed by Henry VIII in 1540 . The only remaining restages part Down the pathway inidst the shadows , came the Sisters one by one . For sickle nature can but change the pattern in the room , to all things pass , and what was great becomes the least of all , f the Chapel in the burying ground . ' The road connecting the Concert with the main roads north find close beside its downhill to tomatoes . old and grey , There's an old forgotten roadway . that only God can see And a sadness and a sighing are whispering in the wind , ruthless Time has passed that way , and set wild nature free and south , is almost obliterated by weeds and underneath 1 . but from the dust he'll rise again . and then his eyes shall see And as they softly told their beads . The voice of prayer was heard , e being adorned with rude sculpture , ' including a figure of a dove , But now the only prayer is the husband note of a bird . A crumbling pile of moss-grown stones , where once the roadway ran . ' the column chanting of the ' Benedictine' monks , when pilgrims thronged A crumbling pile of moss-grown stones , where once the pathway ran . Where fruit-trees grew and flourished , crab-apple blossoms bloom , For sickle nature can but change the pattern in the room . behoevary and suppressed by Henry VILL in 1540 . The only remaining # can Dieu was an important Convention of the Canonesses of St. Augu- And weeds and brushwood mingling there , hide from the gaze of man , Remain to tell a newer age that death must come one day 73 . an important Convention of the Canonesses of St. Augustine , established crumbling pile of moss-grown stones , where once the pathway with the solemn chanting of the ' Benedictine' monks , when I Eastern window over the altar screen , which portrays And close beside its crumbling walls , two tombstones , old an eastern window over the altar screen , which portrays Our Lord , the the whole being adorned with rude sculpture , including a f And close beside its crumbling walls , two tombstones , old and grey --- Page 78 --- There was his speech . ' He simply'd headed it . He had thought of it almost one thing to another all the while , and his body was alternately becoming hot constantly for weeks , and here he was now only a few short hours of that he would be stretched on the stage in an apoplectic fit or a dead faint ' Why who had brought his characters to life , and the producer , who had done so much face it , though he felt in his heart , at that moment , that ... well , maybe it he supposed . Anyhow , he thought , perhaps she had good reason to be proud . It for their grand reception of his play . Then he would have to thank the actors their evening's entertainment ? It was their acknowledgment of appreciation , he supposed , and it was expected on every " first night , " and he would have to first night " - that night of nights for every young playwright . Now the night in hand with success-people always spoke of the two things in the same breath . did grotesque dances . To-night it was different . His mind was fitting from comfort of a luxurious arm-chair . The house was empty : they were all out It seemed rather ridiculous to Adrian , but after all , mothers were all like that , luxurious reflection , and there was no time more suitable for it than just about The possibility of failure tortured him , but he would not dispel it from his mother back again with her " goodies , " and Arthur Knight , Adrian's best friend , ras with her . He had called to wish Adrian good luck , so his mother had invited on different errands . but his mother was due back at any moment . She had Adrian looked back on the hours , days and weeks he had spent in the shoppers and business people picked their way homewards " through the had been pleasant hours , and they had all been pervaded by a dream of the " perhaps " he shouldn't talk of - may , even think of success Adrian fully decided to himself that by the time he had reached that mint It had always been a habit of Adrian's to give himself up occasionally to be a success ? What would the newspapers say ? ad cold ; one moment he felt faint with heat , and the next he was shivering . John St. P. Cowell willingly accepted . Adrian felt an unutterable pleasure in sitting before the bright fire . last in the uddy streets , for it had been raining all day . " It seemed rather ridiculous to 190004000000 00000000 must an audience infict this torture on an author who had already provided I had grown dark . Outside could be heard the matter of many feet as the him-but after all , mothers were Would it ever be over this terrible ordeal ? Was his first play going to all like that . Perhaps she had His musings were cut short by the opening of the front door . It was good reason to be proud . Or Overture nind . Failure must always be considered for after all it almost went hand First Night vte1974-year # " # gone out to procure something for a celebration tea . Would it ever be over-this terrible ordeal ? Was ad arrived and here he was , almost wishing it hadn't had she ? His musings were cut short by the opening of the f had she ? # don't be necessary . Perhaps his first day would be a lion . " especially to thing time , when gaunt shadows frisked and played about the walls and wouldn't be necessary . Perhaps his first play would be a fo was not every mother's son who was so successful as he had 1907 08 Arthur had been an ideal chum . Adrian knew and trusted nobody else in shoppers and business people picked their way homewards " through the t every mother's son who was so successful as he had been ... . and yet nake the play what it was . ' And then the ' ... and then ... ' ng of the characters which would become flesh and blood to-night . They Adrian felt an unutterable pleasure in sitting before the brig racial movement . He would be very free that most audience and thank about ived and here he was , almost wishing it hadn't gone out to procure something for a celebration tea coulding of the characters which would become flesh and bl crucial moment . He would have to face that vast audience : fismnaires were cut short by the opening of the front door . It was his to make the play what it was . And then the ... " and th 1940s # well , maybe it different demands , but his mother was due back at any moment . She was Arthur to have tea and to go with the family to the play afterwards . He Arthur to have tea and to go with the family t --- Page 79 --- t and turned the conversation . Surely if managers and producers thought it anyway ? To-night all his thoughts were devoted to his first play - that strange if it was a flop . Then there was Arthur . ' There he sat , listening to the remarks . In the circumstances , he felt silence was golden . as nothing , but Adrian's nerves were at tension - and anyway why was Arthur explained , breathlessly , " so I asked off , and the manager said I could go , light . It was going to be rather strange with Arthur in a box at the theatre , Adrian felt that if he did speak it would be almost certainly and naturally if spirits . Adrian could find nothing suitable about which to talk , and indeed , the success of his play made him dread the disappointment they would get ven , eventually , bring him some money , so much needed by his family . mother must be told nothing of these casualties , at least until to-morrow . " did his best to be normal and sociable with Arthur . The conversation went the room with her hat in her hand . hing she jumped off and fell . A crowd of people got round , but I got her home and been slight differences . ' At any other time they probably would have counted rearing shabby fannels and tennis shoes . Probably Bohemian-very definitely not understand him . Adrian's troubles . Oh , Adrian ! " she painted , " I thought I should never get here , " and she Then you've lost your job ? " I'm quite all right ; it's just my knee . It's scratched a bit . I was he room as she was setting the table for tea . She , poor dear was in the highest " Ves , I was supposed to , but I simply couldn't settle down to it . " she More of this awful enthusiasm , thought Adrian , and then he said : " Well , he world as he knew and trusted Arthur . They had grown up together and uld hardly be , for Adrian was not infringing on Arthur's demesne ; he was and we'll have money . ' as soon as I could . ' What on earth has happened ? " cried Phyllis . Adrian felt that it would have been better if Arthur had kept away that " Why Sissv . I thought you were working late and meeting us at the theatre afterwards ? " " Adrian didn't understand . threw her arms round him with pride . Yes , " she said , candidly , and then after a few moments of thought , she worth while , it wasn't for Arthur Knight to reject it . Was it jealousy ? It ther sister leaning heavily on her arm . oming round the corner I saw her on the foot-board of a tram , and the next phenomena which might , in a few hours' time , make his name famous . ' It a poet . The tension was somewhat broken by his younger sister Phyllis dashing into Where was a scuffle at the door , and in came Betty , the maid , with Adrian's first night overture . needn't come back to-morrow , so after some further words I went . " rrv to get home . ' Oh Adrian , I'm so excited about to-night . " e did not try very hard . ' Why should be endeavour to make conversation " Yet Arthur , with all sensitiveness , did not seem to mind . It added to couraging ? Every time the play was mentioned he sort of gently quashed " Well , it's like this , " explained Betty , to the best of her ability . " tion and looking perfectly cynical . He was a changed fellow ; Adrian could All this worried Adrian . The fact that all his family were counting so much The conversation was patchy excepting when Adrian's mother came into is play , and that would only give Arthur a cue for 75 . dded : " but it doesn't matter . To-morrow will be different ; you'll be " Yes , I was supposed to , but I simply couldn had shared all each others joys and sorrows . But during the last weeks th Why Sissy , I thought you were working late and m urry to get home . Oh Adrian , I'm so excited about to-night : ' said : in . Yet Arthur , with all sensitiveness , did not seem to greed , and there was a set of pleasant faces as tea went on . Adria phenomena which might , in a few hours' time , make his name famous . It might worth while it wasn't for Arthur Knight to reject it . Was it jealous ! It lay , and that would only give Arthur a cue for more discouraging he room with her hat in her hand . ther sister leaning heavily on her arm . " " Paul --- Page 80 --- 76 . --- Page 81 --- 0 0 --- Page 82 --- poor , young and old , learned and unlettered , strong and weak , saint and singer- of wayside and hillside trodden by the Good Shepherd seeking the sheep . He fore . we marvel and wonder how in the twinkling of an eve . He can do what success . Our tales are of the highways and by ways beaten by the feet of sin , words of St. Paul-Paul may plant . Apollo may water . God gives the increase . nomadic calling he meets with all classes and conditions of people ; rich and week before the general Mission to conduct one for the children . ' The lot fell upon me . To write that I was delighted is a feeble expression of my feelings . true and artificial followers of Christ . God's ways are not our ways , and there - industrial English town . It is a cosmopolitan place , as the nature of the factories rowned with fame and fortune . wealth and honour , the question of worldly nost zealous pastor , and he asked that one of the missioners should come the have always advocated a real mission for the little lambs of the Rock . Some- Holy Ghost , because His finger alone can loosen the bonds of sin , and write the all are his clients , and like his nation and prototype . St. Paul , he must become confess " The finger of God is here . " Beautifulv and is this metaphor of the wheat and tares is naturally filled with many memories of all kinds of easible it ought to be given . The children , by nraver " and example , become as hopeless even by their friends . have been turned in a moment , by a miracle must of necessity be hurried and to some extent impersonal . This Mission under those that can thrill with the story of brave endeavour and personal achievement , Catholic population was more than usual , mostly Irish , and catered for by four there demands specialized operatives as well as the ordinary workers . The a geographical sense , but he gets to know and understand the living world of uman power and the patience of years could not effect . True , indeed , are the the missioner is only the instrument of mercy . For in every conversion we must ords of pardon . As little children in the dark hold the hand of their father Some years ago I was one of the priests appointed to give a mission in a large so , when we are afraid do we cling to the Finger of God : It points for us the imes circumstances of place and distance render it impossible , but wherever urgings to get their elders to the mission than a visit from the missioners , which of the unutterable mercies of God . of gathering experimental knowledge of human nature . iving little missioners , and can do far more by their incessant pleadings and all things to all men . He comes into the closest and most intimate contact with had lost . of God's garden where the weary wanderer finds rest and his tired " soul all of their own , and they are full nutterable mercies of God . Sinners , called by the world , reprobates , HERE is the story of a little flower REV. FR. Herbert , C.P. efreshed by the fragrance of the flowers of virtue , sleeps in peace . This is a Mission memories are in a class all of their own , and they are full of way and beckons us to Himself . from the wonderful garden of God . peoples and places . The missioner surely sees the world , not only in The remains of a missioner therefore are and must be quite different from manity in every phase of its existence . In his wanderings for his is a DHIRTY years and more of missionary life spent in far-huno fields of minded Mission memories are in a class 000 00000000 # 00000000 parochial churches . Our mission was in the largest parish . Its Rector was a of grace , into angels of light and goodness , and have remained unto the end in , and perhaps there is no other profession which affords such an opportunity story of a little flower from the garden of God . men , and perhaps there is no other profession which afford 1957-0100080000000000000000000000000000000000 Tier Story . Mary Grace : 1961-000 # # ory of a little flower from the garden of God . In. Story . --- Page 83 --- Mary Grace : Her story --- Page 84 --- 80 . with head erect-and unafraid My footsteps in the path of shade , And let my heart forever burn And happiness to others give . Of Life's bewildering labyrinth Enjoy , not just endure the shade To carry it , not drag it , Lord , Sweet Jesus , since Thy Will directs And o'er the darkest pathway shine . Chin up , smile bright and heart aglow With fires of love-Your love and mine- I'm smile my way through every turn Oh , give me strength to bear my cross That I might live . Then let me live ; Fiat . With love for You Who gave Your Life Like beams of gold love's light must stray --- Page 85 --- They would be asking Mrs. Harker to join the Women's Guild next . Mrs. rears . Mrs. Boyle unickened her step . Surely it was her neighbour . what Pat' Harker had been like before his death . ' Mrs. Boyle would have given him , they said . Oh , ' well . Mrs. Boyle sighted piously , thank God The boldness of the woman . She wasn't even looking for a seat at the Mrs. Harker sat looking at the speaker . She hadn't come here to listen cruel of God to have taken Pat away . She had loved him so much . That sisle . Not until she was seated did she glance at the priest . She gave a little first time , she had nearly fainted . He was so like her Pat. Oh , it was any need to drag her out to Mass on a Sunday morning . As for Sarah Harker Not that she would have found one : the place was packed . into the aisle . Sarah Harker , they would find they were mistaken . It is a good thing there is a Mission . She is sober , " If Mrs. Boyle church . ' . God forbid . But if they thought she was going to be sweet to Boyle felt a wet bit fastered . Her eyes were on the door as she walked up the But . " persisted Mrs. Boyle , " we shall be in time for the sermon night he had died , she had prayed so hard , had offered her own life for Pat's Kathleen Brown self . But what could you expect after an absence of ten years ! Mrs. Boyle had been speaking , she might have sounded caustic ; her sniff was equally as Mrs. Boyle's little beauty ever followed her . The woman hadn't crossed her- followed her erring neighbour , who was striding up to the front of the church . ahead . This road led only to one place : St. Peter's Church : and her's appearance at church : ' but Mrs. Harker was silent . a great deal to have been able to turn round and look at Sarah Harker . " But Mass is nearly over . " She honed this would elicit some information about the start . Well ... really ... he was the living image of Pat Harker . " at least along the street . But their thoughts Together the two women left the had commenced his sermon . ' Mrs. Harker turned and glared . had " changed since they entered humble . Mrs. Boyle's voice was strangely We compressed her lips . Not that she wouldn't like to see the woman at she must not forget where she was . wonderful speaker , I hear . ' church and walked side by side Without answering , Mrs. Harker had opened the inside door and stepped the church Boyle crossed herself . She hesitated just for a moment , and then whispered : ' It was ! It was , indeed ! " his would be that young Mission Father's doing . He had quite a war with re had only come to look at him . Yesterday , when she had seen him for the RS. BOYLE gasped audibly . That couldn't be Sarah Harker walking " The limoe was God's way to Heaven ; it must be ours . " Father Edmund everyone knew Mrs. Harker had not entered a church for ten long 000000000000000 00000000 " It was a wonderful sermon . Sermon . After the expressive , and her thoughts were certainly not overburdened with charity . When Mrs. Boyle reached the church . Mrs. Harker was standing in the porch . Father Edmund stood waiting on the Altar until they had found a seat . Mrs. hose who did not know the woman would be thinking she had refi ther Edmund stood waiting on the Altar until they had 1907 19081907 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 When Mrs. Boyle reached the church , Mrs. Harker was To lock at anyone like that ... ... inside a church , too . Reverently . Mrs. church . ... . God forbid . But if they thought she was appearance at church : ' but Mrs. Harker was silent . nu . her thoughts were certainly not overburdened with tanyone like that ... . inside a church , too . Reve expressive . " and her thoughts were certainly not overburde --- Page 86 --- 82 . --- Page 87 --- had me fair dithered with his talk of a dazzled with the thought of all the with a great " chattv " manner which robbed of their life savings by just the more than half made up , for I was fair widow , slim and good-looking still best bonnet and went off to Paddern easiest thing in the world to give ? " soft-spoken " one comes along and soon was busily engaged with the letters Ah , well I know it , but it seems as she often asked Maggie : " What Gatherly wed with me . I was courted monv in my head at all . Well . this from the village store . Susan was " a mv father had just died and left me to be worth a deal of money ; if she hour's harmless gossip . The beauty of and his money in the bank . When he know , Maggie , that advice is " the dear , to ask help from our neighbours . of it . She left the store in the hands Susan , enjoying to the full the minute was , she believed in taking the good Susan had come up to Maggie's this her one village friend - Susan Gatherly . fine , upstanding body , with everything business woman to allow that . Only . asked to wed with me . my mind was fair day I shut the store , put on my things that were hidden from my eyes . ' prayer , and dip the Book . This I did , my finger on a paragraph ; and what by a man from the city who seemed a the store and the house , so that I was house in the garden to work in . She was to be the third victim , but I was great things that I was to be mistress and Maggie fell upon her ears . Amused . Maggie enjoyed thoroughly . Susan the evening had drawn them to the helved me . Years , ago before John couldn't sit with your hands in your Serial Story . what my dead mother counselled me , little babies ; the other was that there I have no faith in the advice of other you one or two instances , of how it Maggie Kennedy was entertaining back , listening unashamedly . I was a bit careful-like , and the next had no liking to be thrown into a pit . and that was , when in a fix , offer up a kitchen porch : the same cause had to speak well for him . At that time made Diana choose the little summer- when the conversation between Susan suffer , for Susan was too good a his lips ; but in his heart he lieth in were already two women whom he had she at last out down her men and loaned " What ? " asked Maggie . married man with a " wife and three same tricks he was trying on me . sensation " she was causing , " since I comfortable , and had no idea of matri- crochet pattern , but really to enjoy an by myself ; and there I found the owned the village store and was reputed lap when it pleased you ? " whether or not we take the advice fine house in the town , and his business , she felt like it , and the store did not to be second nature with us . Susan Maggie . " and what did you do ? " was the good of being the boss if you Well ! " said bright-eyed , spruce dip the Book . ' under her breath . of a servant and took her ease when of : but , before taking the step . I did opened the Book anywhere , and put lovely evening , ostensibly to borrow a saved by the Book . ' people advice by letter ? Did you given us . ' Maggie , counting two treble , one double , " One was that my suitor was a An enemy speaketh sweetly with good Book , " she affirmed . " I will give do you think it was ? There's myself , now . " said Susan . How glad you must have been , " puzzled . lady gets paid good money for I haven't an idea , " confessed ND you tell me your young people . No ! when I'm in trouble , I Susan pursued her lips wisely . " The that ? My , my ! Giving God take care of us ! " gasped wait to throw these into a pit ... . ' Dip the Book ? " queried Maggie , The Problem Page # FRANCES SCURRIDE CHAPTER VI . - Sorrow at Quain . VI. Sorrow at Quain . queried Maggie , sorrow at Quain . The Problem Page Chapter VI . --- Page 88 --- sorry for her . but the first happening God , and Son of Our Blessed Lady . that little chapel there by the lane and will fill these with brightness ; thou Lord used very simple direct language . church , big or small , which has a chapel , much as I'd like to : but often now He lives for us'dav and night in and helpless , that we might be drawn bread , the idea is too absurd , " said me the grandest , bravest feeling " you not of course , on the least excuse , for home I dipped the Book as before . shalt be as a watered garden and a on my mind . " said Maggie , " I go to to Him by His very weakness ; and them . " I couldn't believe the Lord and He doesn't live so far from where the ' Book will bear me out that Our lives lives , mark you , in every Catholic Maggie , when you are in ' perplexity : in a kind of tense expectancy , hoping so before taking her to my house and died to save me and all poor sinners . cover ? Yet as to believing He is in Catholics call it . You know , where He And at the Last Supper , what could when He gave us this Gift . Even you cover , eh ? Well , then , you must have cannot say we Catholics put our own trouble is at your door , Maggie ? Into had made me suspicious of everyone . Susan . " You ought to dip the Book . The bit I lit on was this : " When would hide under a little piece of ever knew . I can't always be in the Blood , you shall not have life in you . ' Yet , you that's such a great reader of Susan , argumentatively , yet quite good- thou shall satisfy the afflicted soul . The Maggie would go on . " She'd . but when you are in trouble , dip the Susan's face . She herself waited willing to relieve me when He sees fit ; He came as a darling little Baby , weak His tabernacle prison under the form we are sitting now , Susan dear . " She was not fit to stand , and I was this Man give us ' his Flesh to eat ? ' consecrated Host . When He came first . of the Son of Man , and drink His Not only did He die for me . but He DIANA could sense the blankness on I'm washing dishes or baking bread , You Catholics are so serious about that would be tempting the good Lord , of bread , that He might not frighten Lord told them about the Blessed tion of the Blessed Sacrament , as we rose again from the grave , and still the very thing the Jews said when Our us in His own words about the institu- guide you again ? ' says : ' I will not leave you orphans , ' I think about Him being there , when meanings into them . ' lifting the bread and wine : ' This is and lodging in return for her work . talking in " a spiritual kind of war . and I believe that Christ , the Son of And that's where you go when That is right , Susan . He's there , have always thought the Lord was things , and then you take a lot of His My Body . this is Mr. Blood . ' Don't savings and put your own meaning into and the fact I know He is there gives too . It was after I was left a widow Lord will give these rest continually , you remember that , ' Susan ? ' " You see . Susan . I am a Catholic . my store what it is this day , " said Maggie quietly . naturedly . Poor Anne Summers helped to make where you believe the Lord lives ? ' be plainer than the way . He said , said Maggie . " and did the Book ever Someone ready to receive me and You read the Book from cover to And so you took her in ? " asked You know , Susan dear , that was " Don't I read the ' Book from cover to Oh , yes , there was another time . come across the passages , where He tells Oh , I know all that , " said Susan . Sacrament . They said : ' How can your church like a little piece of day and asked if I could give her board When I have a trouble , big or small and again : ' Unless you eat the Flesh I did , and never regretted it . woman , and a poor soul came in one Oh , yes , I remember , but then I is away by the night of His real Book . ' fountain whose waters fail not ... ... " majesty . THE CROSS . bread - well - 84 . bread - Well - " --- Page 89 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE 85 . left instructions with your housekeeper . not eaten for days , and is exhausted , ness will bring due reward . I have Diana smiled at Maggie's autocratic inconvenience having a sick woman in she ought to be in hospital where she with a friend , when the woman came the house , but believe me , your kind- rather worried , and spoke to Diana . " Don't be frightened child , " said sensible woman , and I shall call again but she looks to me as though she has can have skilled nursing ; and yet I'm possibly through a great deal of walk- came back from the telephone , the Twenty minutes later the doctor control of the situation . She had not sick woman in Quain , she had evidently taken it for granted that Diana's heart in at the gate and just collapsed , another twenty . He came out , looking sustained a very great shock . She has Stainsforth . It will put you to some was as large as her own . When Diana ing . She is even now barely conscious . The eyes closed again . She gave no in the small bedroom next to Maggie's . looks so weak . this seems no ordinary afraid to move her last it should have sign that she had heard the kind words . Diana asked . " Can't she stay here ? Do you know who she is ; where grave , not to say fatal results . ' comfortable in the little bedroom . ' There's room enough and to spare , my Miss Diana , dear , I think it would be wise to phone for the doctor . She asked permission to accommodate the stranger was already between the sheets housekeeper is an efficient woman . ' and about to ask help . ' arrived " and was in the sick-room No , " replied Diana . " Mr house- keeper was sitting at the kitchen door I'm worried about her well , because who indeed , seems a very efficient . faint . Susan and I will make her I could easily have a nurse . ' That's most kind of you , Miss here , we will take care of you . ' Maggie , soothing . " You're all right almost at her feet . I think she was I can't say accurately at this stage , she came from ? " he asked . Then why , move her , Doctor ? " --- Page 90 --- talk between Susan and Maggie which was all right for children and women evening air stole in , bringing a fragrance towards belief of any kind . Religion of unbalanced natures , and those to from the night-scented stock in the you to sit up nights in the near future . " something . Diana liked to imagine it Diana went upstairs and sat down by her second sleep . " If she had thought of now , like a good woman . I may want sense ? Go home and get some sleep had fainted on her doorstep , but of the Maggie came out and locked up , an housekeeper was a Catholic , for she whom it appeared to give a very field where the great moon daisies stood knew she rose early on Sunday mornings garden below . The curious stillness of a mild form of lunacy . She had been look human to me - and remember was as though this quiet world awaited in the rich dark earth . She did not at an hour when most people were to go to a service in the little church Kennedy , " said Susan . " She doesn't well grounded in the modern attitude known in a vague , a loop way , that her amused , tolerant way , as one would at as the moment when seed became fruit good Lord gives me strength . Call me bour in distress , Maggie , as long as the think about the strange woman who that this is Midsummer Eve ! " midsummer lay over down and tea and Susan Gatheriv , will you have comfortable living ; it was certainly open corner window . Cool and sweet the turning over in their warm beds for a white like foam on restless waters . It not leave her mind . She had unaccustomed peace on her busy tongue . I was never one to refuse a neighbour- Catholicism before it had been in an her coming had interrupted . enigmatical smile on her face and an COMEHOW Maggie's words would when you want me and I'll come . " come through such trials . ' she heard Maggie saying , " for her to " I'm half afraid of her , Maggie She looks a poor weak creature , ' Stainsforth . ' early to-morrow . Good-night , Miss 86 . --- Page 91 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 92 --- as their Saint Catherine , whom they worship on November 25 . France has its patron , whose day it faithfully remembers . uned his bread and butter as a public writer , taking down speeches in a special kind of short- The pretty little French typists have now chosen a patron saint . Every profession in The motorist has chosen St. Christopher . St. Fiacre was the favourite And now the shorthand-typists have found a certain St. Genes , who , living in to do . The artillerymen prefer their St. Barbe , and the little midinettes love cabby : but it is to be feared that before many moons the good sai chosen St. Christopher . St. Fiacre was the favourite of the old-time RON SAINT of TYPISTS : FRENCH GIRLS MAKE SELECTIO ( The artillerymen prefer their St. Barbe , and the little midinettes love feared that before many moons the good saint will have nothing more ren prefer their St. Barbe , and the little midinettes love no one as much to take notes of sentences of death passed on Christians , and was beheaded The motorist has chosen St. Christopher . St. Fiacre was the favourite of the old earned his bread and butter as a public writer , taking down speeches in a correspondence Thanking you for the interesting " Question-Box . " Yours truly , cutting . Belfast , 30th April , 1937 . Dear Reverend Father . Genes . The Belfast Telegraph is a non-Catholic paper which accounts for the wording of the which most typists are . I suppose this selection of patron was made by the commercial branch I enclose a cutting from the Belfast Telegraph of January , 1931 , which may interest the quirer about the patron Saint of typists . ' Here at least is a patron for Short tocists , and I suppose they could give further information as to feast day , etc. , re . I suppose this selection of patron was made by the commercial brain of the Jacists , and I suppose they could give further information as to --- Page 93 --- the motion pictures where in one form or partial indulgence may ( according to the scenes suddenly turn up-and how few are required . But a planary indulgence remains know that the concupiscence of the eyes , or in quite the proper way when these suggestive ounishment due to sin . There are two kinds other . they do not turn up ! But why court and every sacrifice and deprivation . And we of indulgences : partial and planary . A not obliged to confess them : but it might be The Pope does not judge how much prayer want of watchfulness over them , has been " the a part of the punishment due . One partial fessed them or not - what then ? You are danger in this way ? Why attend such well to repeat your confession for the sake indulgence may suffice , or many may be cause of thousands of deplorable falls . the treasure of holy purity ; it is worth any given to the temptation . Indeed you act of your peace of mind , unless you are scrupulous- the whole of the temporal punishment no lous and would thereby add anxiety to anxiety . gains the indulgence ) remit the whole or only Granting indulgences . hound to confess before communicating . It of the Church . Christ gave the power when seeing them and trying to Danish sinful thoughts in which case you should forget all about the movies at all ? If eight per cent. of the matter how great it may be . because he is the successor of St. Peter to how many are fit for anybody to see ? Guard from the mind ? " Picturesover " ( Dublin ) . whom . and to his lawful successors as Head pictures at a " movie , " but trying to avoid is spurious . " The extravagant promises But if you do not know whether you con- The Pope has the power to grant indulgences is required for the remission of the temporal novies shown are not fit for children to see . made to those who recite it or dairy it on spiritual circumstances of the person who immodest pictures . Personal replies . Catholic Reader " ( Co. Tyrone ) Is it a sin when one is seeing innocent V. O'D. ( Dublin ) . In our opinion the prayer gences ? " How can they judge how much prayer matter and rest assured that all is well . Who gave power to the Pones to grant in-ful- Readers' queries . whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth , it shall is required for the entire or partial remission Director . Archconframity of the Passion , be loosed also in heaven . ' earth , it shall be bound also in heaven : and Holy Cross , Ardoyne , Belfast . confession . ' suffices for him to declare it in his next their persons favour of superstition . He said : " Whatsoever thou shalt bind upon of temporal punishment due to sin ? " A Non- No : it is not a sin. since no consent is A. D. ( Lisburn ) . - Communicate with the Rev. d knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . x : d knowledge . ' --- Page 94 --- poets , having some bearing on the Station from the works of the ancient and modern exception . It is a complete summary of A polyogetics and Christian doctrine gathered making the Stations of the Cross , and will size , and could be read with much fruit in making visits to the Blessed Sacrament , in vritings of the great Cardinal . Fr. Ambruzzi refection . The book is of small prayer-book so that we may be able to give a well-founded ogether in extracts from the voluminous composed of some verses of poetry called The immediate object of the book will be to God , Revelation . The Messiah . The Church has arranged them in logical sequence so that under consideration . There follows a brief on foot to-day to popularise Newman . and furnish the reader with an elegant and well- the Stations of the Cross . The history of the having tasted the beauties of Newman he will among other things with Faith , The Incarna- Books on the Passion . the " main contents of the book are reflections union with the Passion of Jesus . etc. The second part , in ten chapters , deals The first of these two small booklets on n full . These objects we hope will be attained . teaches for use in our daily lives . The blend Essex . O.P. ( The Same ) . Weaver . Is . written summary of his religion . but once to enter all classes to enjoy the beauties of be encouraged to read his works for himself notes of seven sermons which he preached his wonderful style and the freshness of his Grammar of Assent still continue " popular of poetry . description and practical applica- synthesis was published , which received a tion , Redemption . Grace , The Last Things . pithy , containing much matter for thoughtful description of the Station and the lessons it he unity of idea ispreserved throughout . spiritual teachings . Some time ago a Newman the Passion deals in a unique manner with give new impetus and meaning to our devo- Way of the Cross is told in a short introduction , together with the famous Apologia and The first part contains fourteen chapters on present little volume will share the same classics . His sermons and devotional treatises , even among those outside the Church . " The reason for the Faith that is in us . on the various scenes . Each reflection is Fr. Edwin Essex has given us the expanded great welcome , and we are sure that the Villiamson . London : Burns , Oates & The Last Words from the Cross . By Edwin reviews . tion will make this little book very useful in on the Last Words . They are concise and The Stations of the Cross . By Claude H. frightened by his erudition , and neglects him Vashbourne . Pn. 63 . Price is . " 6d. casual reader , however , is inclined to be for lighter reading . There is a movement ( paper ) , 2s. 6d. ( cloth ) . tion . --- Page 95 --- 0 . 1943 --- Page 96 --- all . Sheila McAndrew is coming on a visit . Why not carry a little banner yourself . Sheila ? of the Cross was appreciated . I was glad to splendidly-done painting of a basket of flowers The grounds are looking lovely now , Eleanor , description of Carfin is most interesting . Our She has the true missionary spirit . Par Navan . I hope to hear frequently from her in the pleasure of reading it . Another very vill find her way to Mount Argus this summer . alluring . I hope you have got your request by now , Kitty . Ask St. Gabriel to help you . You have a talent for writing , and your essay . It has a rare charm all its own , and great love of nature , and she sees the work I wish I had space in the Guild pages to sure Josie will be one of our most faithful and has many prizes to her credit . Brenna . An Adventure I have had " the prize is she will do great work for her friend in Africa . our Guild will be the happiest of her life . Of best . It is delightful to read Mary Palmer's of such a high standard of excellence it was descriptions of our own dear " motherland KINSELLA , and I have found every line of her door of the Tabernacle , has a welcome for he hears how much his fine lecture on St. Paul in the procession . Sheila , if you are observant . publish it so that all our members could share from Josie Wright gives me pleasure . I feel essays display much merit . A little letter for our competition . His work is easily the excellent essay comes from our friend , Kriry nevertheless he finds time to send in a of God in all His creations . I do hope Eleanor will be glad to get back to Ferns again . Her Helens . Lancashire , England . PALERNER is up to his eyes in football , but , Fr. Edmund will be feeling very proud when too . You may be sure you'll see Francis and the Prisoner of Love , behind the golden and her comrades . I am sure Mary Leacy midst , and pray that the days she spends in get Mary McAndrew's little note . I suppose neglects the Guild . Her letters breathe a faithful friend , Eleanor Dargan , " never not an easy matter to select the prize winners . submitted this month were so numerous and THE AWARDS . course , I will pray for your intention . Write divided between Mary Palmer . 123 North I trust you will devote yourself to literature . members . We are glad to have her in our Frederick Street , Glasgow , and HAROLD J. GLOVER. 55 . Pecker's Hill Road , Sutton , St. In the competition for the best essay on RONAN is as welcome as the wild flowers of soon and tell me you have got it . The essays 92 . --- Page 97 --- St. Anacletus , P.M. St. John Gualbert . Abbot . St. Pantalcon . M. St. Leo II , P.C. St. Bonaventure , B.C.D. St. Elizabeth , W. St. Vincent de Paul , O. SS. Cyril and Methodius , BB. , CC. St. Alexis , O. St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria . O. St. Mary Macdalen . Penitent . # JAMES , AP. St. Henry , Emperor , C. St. Praxede , V. Vigil of St. James , Ap. Octave of SS. Peter and Paul . St. Jerome Aemilian , C. THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD . St. Apollinaris , B.M. St. Nazarius and Comps. , MM. St. Ignatius Loyola , C. SS. Abdon and Sennen , MM. The Visitation of Our Blessed Lady . Our Lady of Mount Carmel . St. Martha , V. Mother of Holy Hope . Sir. Anne , Mother of Our Blessed Lady . Seven Holy Brothers and Comps . " MM. #8th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . # SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . # Sunday after Pentecost . 49th Sunday after pentecost . Nihil Obstat . Imprimi Potest : almanac . Archiep . Dublinen . Passionist censor' Dep. Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , # Eduardus J. Byrne , July 1937 --- Page 98 --- I heartly impact my freedom Yicky of Mr. Paul of the Press Meuerration to the Reader of the Pro General of the Statesroom Poun . May 20th 1934's --- Page 99 --- july . 1937 --- Page 100 --- and politician , is due the deception of those misguided Basques who aligned the figures of the 1920 census , we find that 919,500 Basques stand by General of the Basques ; and also the Communist , lie , reproduced daily in the Press of Cardinal Pacelli will act as Legate has caused the greatest satisfaction in France headed by " President " Aguirre , amounted to just half of one province . Taking cession the Pope attributes his remarkable recovery . The announcement that of the Holy See at the World Exhibition . The new Basilica , which , very appropriately , will be inaugurated on July 16th. Feast of Our Lady of Mount Eucharistic Congress . But the appointment of a Papal Legate words . " I denounce as a shameful manoeuvre the appeal to humanity on behalf when it has been demonstrably false . ' The propaganda about the Basques is Indalecio Prieto , Red Minister of Defence . ' To Prieto , newspaper proprietor protection . At the very height of his illness , she is said to have obtained for e half of Viscava . So that the " Autonomous Government of Buzkadi . a case in point . What are the facts ? ' There are four provinces in the Spanish them to occupy the town . Probably by the time that this inceuvre . In innumerable cases they have got in first with their story , even triduum of Masses for peace at Lourdes in 1935 . On his return , the Government of Madrid and Valencia . At a Congress of the French Socialist Carmel , is a world-offering in thanksgiving for the " shower of roses " forces-though with the example of Madrid in mind , no one he " Popular Front " that the Basque country is being devastated by Franco's sergplanes . " Bilbao itself , spearhead of the Basque separatists , has always where many still recall the Cardinal's last visit on the occasion of the historic themselves with the Reds . The vast majority , true to their religious traditions , first " is a trite and facile phrase which excellently describes the Communist is a spontaneous and personal tribute of recognition on the part of the Pope provinces have already thrown in their lot with General Franco ; so also has to their conscience and to Spain , have taken their stand with General Franco . note appears , the town will have surrendered to the Nationalist July . will be rendered noteworthy by the presence of almost to the honours of the altar . Pius XI has always felt essential confidence in her towards St. There of the Child Jesus . From the very day when he raised her has made a remarkable and significant gesture . The cere- grimed is he that hath his quarrel just - but four times he that gets his blow in at the hands of the Little Flower of Carmel . It is the splendid realisation of a the entire French Hierarchy for the closing of the National rapidly completing the encircling movement which will enable donated by the late Leopold Hueffer , a banker of Paris and New York . gate will stay for some days at Paris , where he will pay a visit to the Pavilion would venture on an absolute prediction . Clever Red propa- Franco , and 204,500 have allied themselves with the Anarchist-Communist Basque country : Alava , Guipuzcoa , Navarre and Viscaya . monies , which will take place early in this present month of Editorial Notes . " Iron Ring " which was the main defence of Bilbao , and are an extraordinary flow of graces , and it is an open secret that to her inter- arty , a well-known French Basque deputy . Ybarnezarav did not since in the opening of the new Basilica of St. Therese at Lisieux , the Holy Ar the actual moment of writing these lines . General Franco's troops have broken sanda has completely deceived world opinion upon the Basque question . " Three the Basques . By naming Cardinal Pacelli . Secretary of State to the Holy See , as Papal Legate cialist-Communist stronghold . It has given to the Red Government , Bilbao through the reriched project , and contains amongst other gifts , an American chapel Lisieux . and for Cardinal Legate movies , which will take place early in this present month ely deceived world opinion upon the Basque question . " Cardinal Legate Indalacio Printo , Red Minister of Defence . To Prieto , newspaper proprietor of the House at the United States . The New Zealand which was --- Page 101 --- of this slum clearance , neither old laws nor vested interests ( whether house or Four years ago , the Cardinal-Vicar of Rome , Cardinal Marchetti-Sel will cost only E400 . The important question of the cost of transport is subjected where people forget that supreme homage is due to Almighty God alone . These dwellings ( whether houses or flats ) are required immediately . And the maximum understaffing in the Housing Architect's office , shortage of material , strikes and and figures are reduced in abundance to give some idea of the magnitude of and electric light before the statues of saints in certain churches . The present number of houses completed by the Corporation in any one year is 1,522 ! The buses are not unknown amongst ourselves . We have seen people hurry off lectree is directed against those popular manifestations , which even reach the caggeration ; and it concludes with an urgent appeal to Bishops throughout We have seen people seeking a blessing with a relic at the actual moment when causes of this inadequacy are detailed as follows : Shortage of skilled labour , known people who make " the Fifteen Tuesdays " regularly , but who are forgetful been condemned as unfit for human habitation by the Medical Officer of Health . suppress with a firm hand any abuses which may have unfortunately sprung the Report considers the respective merits of garden suburbs and ' block flats . to light a motive candle at the actual moment of the Conservation in the Mass . series of articles in the Irish Press last year , which sharply which merit attention . We thoroughly endorse the attitude summed him in two supervision of rites and ceremonies . The Holy Office declares solution . In Dublin there are 8,000 families living in tenements which have of the far-stricter obligation of the fifty-two Sundays . Such abuses show a a cause of delay . After examining economic and financial aspects of the problem , widely-circulated and carefully studied , adds a number of general conclusions into existence . This decree is the latest of a series which have aimed at amongst the faithful , especially in certain places . The decree must be removed . ' and strive for some discretion in our devotion . sued a letter of warning against the too-lavish decorations of flowers , candles the problem , and the utter inadequacy of the steps so far taken to provide a points out that forms of worship should conform to the liturgy the compilers justly remark " aroused a sense of horror and n. Sham clearance in Dublin ( 1937 ) , just issued by the Citizens' Housing Council . alarm in those " who read them . " In twenty pages , this Report ground ) . If the citizens of Dublin demand that the slums be removed , they ed by the Congregation of the Holy Office , which is entrusted with the The Council was called into being as a direct consequence of the he world to enforce the strictest respect for all Pontifical ordinances , and to of the Church , which is eminently simple and devoid of all tice that it takes E500 to erect a three-room that , whilst a three-room A most informative and comprehensive twovence-worth is the Interim Report Discretion . Clearance . in Dublin . Devotion . hv phrases of this Report : " Nothing should be allowed to stand in the way focussed public attention upon the Dublin slums , and which , " as editorial notes . slum . to detailed and devastating analysis , and the Report , which we hope will be AN important decree , which has a practical interest for every Catholic , has just fat new ceremonies , " sometimes ridiculous , " are in e of the situation which certainly affords food for thought . Facts 95 . tlessness which is criminal . Let us hearten to the voice of the Church n. 1,500 families are occupying unit basements . Therefore , 9,500 exaggeration : ughtlessness which is criminal . Let us hearten to the voice of the Church g absurd manifestations of an unbalanced and exaggerated devotion . lectree , which has a practical interest for every Catholic perstition , where one saint is extraordinarily preferred to another , and AN important clk-buts . It is to be noticed particularly that shortage of funds is not presently --- Page 102 --- 96 In answer to a question in the D'il , President de Valera announced that after improper to offer comment upon the points at issue . But we may add that the ruthless which has always characterised him . And the " friends of Soviet by the Governors . At the Supreme Court , the appeal occupied in all thirty-nine in impenetrable secrecy . Stalin follows the methods of Oriental despotism , with Kennedy died at the end of last year before judgment was given on the appeal . vituperative rage . But when it happens in Russia , a strange silence reigns . No and Mr. Justice Johnson . A long interval followed : and then Chief Justice enquiry : no visit by verambulating bushbodies from the British Houses of eyed , ranting Radical would foam at the mouth in an attempt to vocalise his The question at issue was : What was the paramount intention of Erasmus Parliament or from sundry Anglican deaneries ! Does it not all seem rather both the Catholic and the Presbyterian special defendants have publicly signified proceedings be stayed . This may mark the end of one of the engthy negotiations between the Governors of the Erasmus Smith Schools and ask : What manner of country can that be , where such events The hearing at High Court occupied twenty-four days , in the course of which tready lasted over seven years , and its cost has been estimated at about E.3,000 satisfy their credulous audience . Nor does the world appear the least bit shocked solution of the case . Since the matter is still sub judice it would be highly time witnesses only were examined , but 5.570 questions were asked and answered , necessary , a course which all concerned were anxious to avoid if possible . The of the Irish Courts . It was believed that a re-hearing of the appeal would be over such an occurrence . If such a thing had happened in Italy under Mussolini hold no brief for the executed men , but we are entitled to days , the hearing being continued at intervals from November 1932 to March 1934 , the whole world would rock with denunciation . Every long-haired wild . was certain and was followed by speedy execution . details of which are shrouded nation would so soon be turned again to that unhappy country . Within the had the paramount intention was educational : whereupon an appeal was lodged place , and Marshal Tukachevsky , with ' almost the entire Rus- 1933 . The Judges were the late Chief Justice Kennedy . Mr. Justice Murnaghan making even a presence at civilisation . The " trial " was farcical , for there was cold-blooded and inhuman ferocity which cannot be paralleled in any country will be submitted to the Court , upon an application that further past month another batch of summary executions has taken only express our bewilderment that so obvious a disparity could arose no spark of comment in any organ of public opinion of any shade of thought , Courts . The litigation , commenced in October , 1929 , has sian General Staff , has been removed from the scene . We not even an attempt to give a judicial flavour to the proceedings . ' Condemnation Erasmus Smith . case agreement between the Attorney-General and the Governors may lead to a final The Terror have not yet heard the end of the Erasmus Smith Case . Russia . the Attorney-General , an agreement has been reached which he evidence covering nearly 500 printed pages of foolscap . The Court decided Ended ? or. as it similarly did happen , under Hitler in Germany in the Nazi Purge o most remarkable cases ever to have come before the Irish meetings ; no letters to the press ; no self-appointed commission of a matter of course ? The whole procedure was marked by a nendowing the schools founded by him ? Was it educational or religious ? WHEN we penned our note last month about Russia . we little gressed that world- strange ? . Or is the world gone completely mad ? For our own part " are hard put to it to find a plausible explanation which will quickly The situation was one of the most peculiar and most complicated in the list WHEN we penned attention would s with showing the schools founded by him . Was it educational or religious ' in re of the most peculiar and most complicated in the history that they have not yet assented to the proposed settlers not yet assented to the proposed settlement . " So perhaps we are regarded as a matter of course ? The whole procedure was make world gone completely mad ? For our own part we can Russia " are hard out to it to find a plausible explanation which will quickly early 500 printed pages of foolscap . The Court decided --- Page 103 --- other world , just as there was no other God : if one did not get happy in this world one would never be happy - for God was the only God-there was no one boundaries of truth the more do they seem to please . It was a great discovery to settle down in the sphere God has given us . It takes a long time to settle into unfamiliar realms has its roots here . It takes human nature a long time of the young Jorgensen that there is only One God and that we have got to fallacious . " But let him speak for himself ! Referring to himself in the third over the box-the misery of simply existing . For he realised that he was , and Young Jorgensen . however realized that this vision of unbounded freedom was providence is the last word in the shaping of history . Settling down to God that there was no other state of being but this . This world , in which he had bottomless void . In the horror of this thought the boy still stood gazing out and everybody , himself . His parents , his brothers and sisters , all his relations , the minister . ' the schoolmaster , the magistrate . the doctor , the prefect of the the end that they will develop " latent abilities or that their " luck " will turn which , if we are to achieve anything , we must work . Some got on hoping to finds us still hoping for the impossible . It takes us a long time , too , to settle a the grey dusk and could find no relief for his crushing , unutterable wee . ' bove Him , outside Him , there was no one and nothing - only an empty , possibilities of the life which stretched before him limited by a consideration erson , he writes : " And then a feeling of helpless and hopeless misery surged years . At first there is the effort of the romantic suit to escape the narrow they have . Meanwhile life passes , and before we know it the end comes and is a long process . Many continue to look for loopholes in the relentless logic The more fantastic the theologies " men contrive in order to escape the narrow freely . All the freakishness of strange cults professing to transport the devotee only existence there was God was in deadly earnest about it - there was no in it , however , something to which we have been coming gradually through the Stanley B. James a very profound note . The poet relates how as a boy he found the disturbing thing which upsets our freedom and travelling an open road that seems to lead wherever it pleases . religion which strikes down at the Danish poet , which I have often wondered for it seems to me to strike down to God as He Is . The story of religious eccentricities is a tedious one district , the king-and all the people in all kingdoms and countries - it was the Instead of the moralistic cult to HERE is a passage in the Autobiography of Johannes Jorgensen . the hidden roots of personality - a Only Mary Not the least of the objections to Catholicism is what might be called religious its inexorability , and thus waste the years in vain enterprises . anity . we have in Catholicism a limits of fact and to build for itself another world wherein fancy can Airport itself complacency and necessitates a own to ourselves as individuals , accepting our limitations as those within which he states with much force . We think of youth as dreaming of unbounded which Modernism reduces Christi- cept Him whether we like Him or not - a God Who is holy and Whose The 00000000 # 00000000 er human beings were living , this existence , which included everything 1957-010009,0009,000 # # "000 #000000500000 re-orientation of life : of their Theism and to fancy that some " new religion " will del as a strange discovery for a boy . Those of us who are older resigni so as to give them exceptional opportunities of manifesting those abilities will 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 which , if we are to achieve anything , we must work Some as an hoping in over the boy-the " Any of small resistance . For he realised that he 1940 # providence is the last word in the shaping of history . Settling down to God and everybody , himself . His parents , his brothers and sisters all his relation m exceptional opportunities of manifesting those abilities which # # # the best further of the Primesprensen was there is much into its own summer # --- Page 104 --- 98 . --- Page 105 --- 99 --- Page 106 --- of the Great St. Bernard . Here teries in the world is the Hospice the followers of St. Bernard of amidist the lonely Alpine summits , One of the most famous monas- Menthon exercise an heroic apos- tolate . " 00000000 # # GENERAL REPORT 19010000000000000000000000000000000 IRPERSONHAMARDS "000500000 ... ... " 1961- your life Download as PDFPrintable version --- Page 107 --- THE Hospice of the Great St. Bernard . with long shaggy wool . mode of conveyance , to continue our journey on foot . of which I had heard so much . quantities , sheep being the only animals to be seen . "time was all forgotten when I found myself on the doorstep of that shelter and many parish at their post as the annals of the monastery record . We house for the monks themselves in case of fire . As far as I know ladies are Many little iron crosses mark the spot where these monks had died at their drifting snow-when he beholds these lights which mean so much to him . My in Europe , 8,200 feet above sea level . Snow falls nearly all the year round , The monastery itself - a very plain building , not unlike a great hospital- level . Towards evening we came to the Pass , and had to dispense with our It happened to be the Feast of Our Lady's Assumption . Crowds passed us ands alone . It consists of two parts , one fitted with a chapel and cells for the were glad to see the lights of the monastery in the distance . ' I haven to consider links , the other is for the use of travellers or guests . ' There is another building It happened to be the Feast of Our Lady's Assumption . 1 holiday attire on their way to Holy Mass in Martigny . As we journeyed along quantities , sheep being the only animals to be seen . These are very small . in holiday' attire on their way to Holy Mass in Martigny . ' A mounted the steps and entered , and were given a warm and hearty welcome by osts doing duty to their fellow-man at the cost of their own lives . We tourists some distance away , where shelter is given to beggars or tramps , also used as a and for nine months snow is on the ground . The life of the monks is heroic , re joy that sight must be to the traveller-benumbed with the cold , blinded with re glad to see the lights of the monastery in the distance . I b ejoy that sight must be to the traveller-benumbed with the co distance away , where shelter is given to beggars or tramps , a y to their fellow-man at the cost of their own lives . We tour It must be to the traveller-benumbed with the cold , blinded a he lights of the monastery in the distance . I began to consider he Hospice . The monastery is the highest permanent habitat mitted into the Hospice . The monastery is the highest perma ay , where shelter is given to beggars or tramps , also used as unt Velan looming in the distance , some 12,000 feet over se sts doing duty to their fellow-man at the cost of their own live months snow is on the ground . The life of the monks is her d for nine months snow is on the ground . The life of the n alpine adventure --- Page 108 --- 102 . --- Page 109 --- alpine adventure --- Page 110 --- 104 Frequent Communion communicate . overstatement . In00000000 reexpressed of frequent , even daily Communion . 000000000000 00000000 inestimable fruits of the Sacrament of Christ's love . Once a year and at the approach of death . Finally , under Pius X as Pope , the frequent reception of the Body and Blood of Christ is considered of utmost importance the Mass . Not until many centuries had passed did the people little by little cease so to by the faithful who could , and should , avail themselves much more frequently of the re faithful partook of the Eucharistic Banquet each time that they were present at the Sacrifice . This was most natural , of course , since Communion is one of the essential parts rent Communion . We know that in the earliest days of the Church all ucharist only infrequently . Misunderstandings about the irrevaration necessary , and false usage . ' At first the minimum was defined , namely , that Catholics should communicate at least though there has been a generous response to the advice of the Pope saggerated ways . By reiteration of the true Catholic doctrine ortation , the third stage now sees a return to approximately the earlier ifice . This was most natural , of course , since Commission is one of the most natural , of course , since Communion is one of the essential parts quently . Misunderstandings about the preparation necessary , and fall eat Mr. flesh and drink Mr. blood , you shall not have life in you " give Christian life . The words of Scripture : " Without We you can do ( The words of Scripture : " Without Me you can do nothing " an this custom into exaggerated ways . By reiteration of the true Catholic requent reception of the Body and Blood of Christ is considered of its has been a generous response to the advice of the Popes . there are st k of the Eucharistic Banquet each time that they were present at the minimum was defined , namely , that Catholics should communicate at least then was established when the people approached the Sacrament of th --- Page 111 --- ordinary . Want and suffering and broken lives do not come under that head versions on the steps now was directed indoors . Similarly there came the escription fitted . It was so little in its way that your professional writer would I was saying as we came along there a while ago , you remember , that this Men of the St. Vincent de Paul Society , of whom Brady told us that night , nd vibrant the tone , so exultant the air , the music seemed unworldly . material in this section for a Sunday newspaper story , and I , stood a moment sat back of them . " Evidently whatever was next to be broadcast lacked the It was through a erating that looked like a ventilator beneath the show . of a business place , the singing ceased and there came a studio announcement . Fred Quinlan , a Canadian , in New York for the first time . Joe Brady seeking accessories store and set back a bit from the sidewalk , unobservable from our power of the boy singer - we had agreed on the vocalist's classification - to hold could give proof of this were it not for their custom of self-effacement and the At least they are no strangers to those with eyes to see and hearts set on healing charity of silence on cases helped . ound of the closing of two windows in the neighbourhood by listeners who had George H. Waldron . But , in spite of it , Johnny Devlin Know it was that , " said Quinlan . town holds many a little story more humanity interesting than a lot that are moved along . " Like to hear boys' voices when they're good . ' boy at St. Mary's . worthy of an audience big enough to have jammed the block . So cure at the corner . Then we turned westward . ' Of a sudden , as we neared the nothing from the entertainment . him feel that he didn't belong . Anyone would think St. Mary's would like . " I'd as soon hear him . I think as this lad printed . The singing reminds " me of one . ' Well , we're not as dead as this anyway . " was the rejoinder to Brady . That the service to the public drew attention to the proprietor's radio line took Over cups of hot coffee and some lunch as we sat in a restaurant a little later . rindow of the auto supplies store , we found , that the air programme was coming . In the high , old-fashioned steps of a boarding house opposite an automobile umanly interesting . " stories of which he said the metropolis held many , his " So do I . " said Brady . " There's a new one in the sanctuary choir down interest . made good in an unexpected other kids in the block-they made Flights Up . say it was no story at all . But that's because he deals only in things a 000000000000 00000000 former position on the corner , was a small gathering . The movement o He felt himself out of it with the Oh so you have radios up your way , too ? " T a soul was in sight . But the silver notes that filled the street were outh , joy , sweetness , were in the uplifting melody . You had to stop Four There's nowhere in my town where you wouldn't find more doing at this hour " Wish there was more of that singing . " It was Quinlan who spoke as we Sensitive to a degree was Johnny . fashion : Brady finished telling Quinlan and me the story of Johnny I There's nowhere in my town where you wouldn't find more do e criticism remained unfinished . There was life here after all . ady finished telling Quinlan and the story of Johnny Devlin , sanctuary the tale was an example of what he had meant by calling " little " but at the corner . Then we turned westward . ' Of a sudden , as printed . The singing reminds " me of one . ' That the service to the public drew attention to the propriet asserves store and set back about the guitarist , Conservative from the weetness , were in the uplifting melody . You had t --- Page 112 --- 106 . --- Page 113 --- 107 --- Page 114 --- 108 violation of natural justice . In defining our obligations in justice physical or moral power which renders of State punishment . But we must ans what we can do and what we should do . office may place us in a position where 0 1,016000 if --- Page 115 --- strong --- Page 116 --- North Tearing priest would not have baptised the children at all in the circumstances unless maintained with the Church of the children's baptism . After her death , however . Protestant Church what could she have said when all churches were the same indifferent and , as the old lady constantly informed her daughter-in-law , the he had stood god-parent to them . " You two are nothing but a couple of But his tone believed his words . old lady , she was quite willing to go and have the marriage' put right , but her old Irish mother of Jim Ryan , who , unable to effect her desires , nevertheless heathens , " which statement , harsh as it had sounded , was nevertheless perfectly But as Mary had frequently and with some justification pointed out to the cause to remember , for her mother-in-law had seldom lost an opportunity of She was not herself a Catholic , though her husband was . " A fact she had good Alfred Grosch corcluded , thus dismissing the matter summarily , as she did all questions she Church , at all , and attended the State school for educational purposes ; ' Jim , ever put that idea into your head ? ' You've a right to please yourself . " any objection to getting married in the Catholic Church in the first instance . Pagans , indeed ! Run away now , and don't bother , there's a good girl to her ? driving it home . found too difficult to answer . Well , silly , so you have . ' was married to Jim in it . Something than her husband , and had not been near her own Church since the day's he husband wasn't ; and further , as far as she was concerned , there never had been hat slight link had been snapped with the result that the children went to no Later , she found that it was not quite as easy to dismiss the subject from seems to me something worth The question so bluntly put by the eldest of her three children produced Oh , no , no ! Not at all ! But even this fair-minded statement invariably failed to modify the vigorous recently made an appearance in the district . it's a Catholic school . ' " I'm becoming a Catholic . It 0000 00000000 # # Nevertheless , while old Mrs. Ryan lived , some sort of live connection was asked . something in the nature of a mild shock in the unsuspecting mind of Mary Ryan . her mind as it had been to dismiss her daughter from her presence . " Indeed , because we didn't go to Church , and that we ought to go to her school because aving . You don't mind ? " she however , was not the Catholic party , and if Jim himself preferred the RS. RYAN glanced up as her daughter , Mollie , came running into the Catholic school ? Good eracious , child ! ' exclaimed Mrs. Ryan . " What- mainly through ignorance on Mary's part , and " sheer indifference on Jim's , even scullery . A girl we play with in the park , " answers e baptisms of the children as they came along . Jim himself was quite and says we've got Catholic names . ' There , there , " proclaimed Mrs. Ryan . " Such rubbish I never heard . answered Mollie . " She's a Catholic , true , for Mary , though she called herself a Protestant , was no better church-so " I know , mum . I told her we were Catholics ; but she said we were Paga while , interesting himself in certain Communist organisations organisations which had 1907 08 09 " Mum ! " cried the child . " Why don't we go to the Catholic school ? " 1907 08 09 A girl we play with in the park , " answered Mollie . " She's a Catholic 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 " Why don't we go to the Catholic school ? " Mum ! " cried the child . --- Page 117 --- something worth having --- Page 118 --- 1/2 . --- Page 119 --- Of glory to thy head , we do not start . Yet the aureola around thy brow And when they hair is all it will allow Who knelt not with thee on the gory sod , ( Feast : July 22nd ) in Passion Flowers . St. Mary Magdalen , Like that long gold which wiped the feet of God ? to St. Mary Magdalen . O more than virgin in thy penitent love ! Is not the virgin's-thing a throne apart . ' Mid the white spouses of the Sacred Heart And more than martyr in thy passionate woe ! Or where the crown our worship could bestowed After its Queen , the nearest , dearest thou : FR. Edmund Hill , C.P. Nor yet , my Saint , does faith-illumined art They hand with palm of martyrdom endow ; w should they now sit throned with these above ? Penitent St. Mary Magdalen , Penitent --- Page 120 --- he crowd : and there on a slight eminence the noble Queen of Martyrs stood XXXI . Jesus hailed to the Cross . may have brought it with them , but Pilate's wife would be more likely to know on in pity , but both Matthew and Mark tell us . He did not drink it . " There sufferer . Charitable ladies usually prepared this drink : Magdalen' or Salome Jesus to the Cross , the Evangelists only say " they crucified Him . " We know in the Stations of the Cross on our church walls , or whether the Cross was first the wisdom of God . ' reliable commentators think , need not affect our negotiations ; the pain to Jesus It helped to deaden the senses and was calculated to lessen the pain of the made specially sensitive for this purpose . Body quivering on the Cross ? When the tailsome rain-laden journey at length brought Jesus to Calvary veins and arteries . The contracting muscles , the outraged nerves of that tortured the power of God and women saw that Jesus would accept no alleviation of His sufferings . He had come to make full atonement for a selfish , shining world , and He would not try with the ladies of her court around her ; and from that position , if she did not earments , but it was customary among the Romans to cover the loins , and this and hear the Crucifixion of her Son . From Holy Scripture we have no knowledge of the method used in nailing On arrival at the place of execution " they gave Jesus wine to drink , minded would see as well as hear the hammer fall , and perhaps some mothers could tell Jesus was the only Man ever born into this world for the special object of of wine mingled with myrrh and noun-seed . which St. Matthew here calls " sised and fixed in place and Jesus lifted up to it , and then nailed , as some circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . would be many a fresh tear shed in that little group beside Our Lady . when the our readers whether it would be harder for Mary to hear and not see , or to see Praetorium . would be obligatory to the Jews . Whether the Cross was laid on the ground and Jesus nailed to it as represented crucified . see , she would hear the hammer as it fell . to lessen the pain . if the custom , and she may have given it to the Centurion before he left the Christist . that He was stripped of His clothing , for the soldiers afterwards divided His Jesus tasted the mixture ( Matt. XXVIL , 34 ) probably in gracious compliment section of The Cross . the kind person who prepared it , and may even then have been looking Archconfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special cruciating pain of that nailing to the Cross , of the laterated flesh , the bursting But who shall tell of the sufferings of Jesus ! Who could tell of the I. Cor. I. 25 . We Preach suffering , and the Mother who bore Him would be endowed with a body and soul Norro-These two races though by no means intended exclusively for members of the with fall " Matt. XVII. 34 ) . It was customary to give the condemned a drink are called . junto them that seem that St. John conducted Our Blessed Lady to the outskirts of would be much the same : ' but if the Cross was raised first , ' Our Blessed La would previously both Wattered and that little as the beside our drink it . When the --- Page 121 --- THE sacred passion . Elizabeth Borrowes . names of deceased . --- Page 122 --- really nothing extraordinary about her . If we had wondered along the dusty , ecause unseen is often unexpected . " Perfection is made up of trifles , and we so used to thinking of childish laughter that we forget the absorbing perfection is no trifle . " The little way is indeed little in outward showing , but an ordinary life , more innocent perhaps than most , but still , in its main lines , she was a very charming child , old perhaps beyond her years , but still , not very the little way " of St. Therese . Yet that little way calls for a courage which Her life was indeed heroic , though its heroism was shown in visible form ier acquaintances . Children , however , who are universally beloved are rather foretti was destined to lead an heroic life , and to die an even more heroic death . a usual him-drum existence . And we should have been quite wrong , for Maria Maria's patience , meekness , obedience and prayerfulness were known to all who She was only twelve years of age . was nothing spectacular in her daily life . Her way was the still small way , far from Rome , and had met and spoken to her , we should have thought that had great personal charm is shown by the affection in which she was held by all sun-scorched roads around Nettino , which is a little town on the sea- quiet and reserved , though neither self-conscious nor surely . merely Just thirty-five years ago . a little but her heroic death has rendered lived with her ; her modesty and innocence were obvious to the casual beholder . Where the body of Maria Goretti now rests . up her life to defend her virtue . Italian girl . Maria Goretti , gave 1940s # pretty , it is true . But then very many Italian girls are . She was very her name immortal . Her cause Rev. Father Ultran , C.P. for beatification has been intro- ther serious for one so young . Then again , that is not very remarkable . We Goretti . eriousness of a child , to whom least things are of greatest moment . That she it demands an unbreaking resolution and an energy that knows no firing . Maria . core common than ones who are universally defested . ' All in all , there was the Passionist Church at Nettuno . 0000000000000000000000000000000 ARIA GORETTI was just an ordinary little Italian girl . She was very from most children . ' We should have expected that she would live duced . # ie end , the end that was all too close to the beginning . " There aw 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 --- Page 123 --- came he seized it . One day , while both families were at work in a threshire loor and succeeded in opening it . ' Outside she'saw Alexander's father . With inside and shut the door . Then throwing her on the floor he brandished his and that someone would come to quieten it . He decided that the time for tried to undermine her virtue . to confront her sure mind and shake the firmness occasioned the showing of the surpassing beauty of her soul . But Maria knew him , and feared to be alone with him . She refused to enter . and , gathering all her feeble forces , slowly and painfully dragged herself to the voice was little more than a whisper and the man gave no sign . However , if Suddenly opening the door , he caught her by the arm , quickly dragged her lagger before her horror-filled eyes , and demanded that she give herself to him . Asking her mother to drive his own for a few minutes , he went to a barn , got watching over her baby sister . Alexander decided that the time was ripe . some eighteen years , whose name was Alexander Serenelli . This young man of her will by soft persuasion . But it was of no avail . Maria repelled his into that innocent body , stabbing and slashing , till the mangled flesh had ceased For remember , she was but a child , hardly twelve years old , just building he air of innocence that halced her was no protection . Again and again he debasing literature , conceived an unhealthy affection for Maria against which her young body . Outside the baby . Awakened by the sounds of the struggle , about a hundred yards from the house , Maria sat on the porch sewing and of her conduct that speak a longer roll of years . Beautiful she was with the blood , he quietly walked upstairs into his own room and lay down upon his bed ras shared by them with another family . among whose members was a boy of frenzied fury begotten of last . he plunged his reddening blade again and again he tried to possess her by brute strength . She resisted with all the vigour of Alexander's father did not hear her . Alexander himself did , and rushing from always so attentive to her every duty . had become neglectful now . She felt that leads to the Cross , and at the end , her strength " made perfect in infirmity fears old , to find his sister . At the same time Maria recovered consciousness a clearness in grasping fundamental issues and a strength of will in the ordering is uncovered to our marvelling . dagger , hid it in a convenient place , intending to use his weapon as a threat , to the beauty of goodness . " By their fruits you shall know them . " and those not the first fair leveliness of maidenhood , yet she shows a maturity of mind , The story of her trial is simply told . " The house in which the Gazette's lived insistent anxiety , and she sent one of her other children , a little boy about four Jeanwhile , Maria's mother , hearing the baby's cries , wondered why Maria Only she walked in the little way which is also the strait and narrow way began to cry . ' Alexander knew that the baby's cries would reach the others . I her fast-ebbing strength she called to him . but she was so weak that her as if asleep . but prepared , if necessary , to kill , and awaited his opportunity . And when it Persuasion having failed , he decided upon force . To this end he wondered brandishing his weapon was past . the moment to use it had come . With the his room , he threw himself once more with savage ferocity on his victim . And rembling blossoms of delicate virtue brought for the noble fruit of high resolve . And these virtues were no mere reaction of the aesthetic sense of early adolescence dark and vivid beauty of her race . ' It was this beauty of her body Ivances with a horror that left no room for doubt . MARIA GORETTI . teadfastly she refused . Stiffing her screams with one hand over her month to quiver , and she was still . Then leaving his victim lying in a pool of her o his dagger and entered the house . Then he called : " Maria , come inside at something was wrong . She became suddenly possessed of a strange and 117 ossessed of a mind debated by the long-continued normal of impairs and noes with a horror that left no room for doubt . possessed of a " mind debated by the long-continued peruss and , gathering all her feeble forces , slowly and painfully drag began to cry . ' Alexander knew that the baby's cries would but prepared , if necessary , to kill , and awaited his oppor --- Page 124 --- victim and laid her man her bed . At first they thought her dead , but found calling to another woman who was near . to come and help him . lifted the poor was done . but nothing could save her . Indeed it was almost a miracle that she lived so long , for her heart had been pierced clean through , and across the had she still lived in spite of her terrible injuries . A doctor brought in haste same time her little brother came to seek her . Just inside the door they saw her ng the poor sufferer , withdrew , and Maria composed her soul to go forth to administer the last sacraments . First he asked her if she forgive her enemy . " Yes , " she replied quickly . " I forgive him . I want him to be near me did all that he could for her . and that evening " she was carried as gently as might enough . " Denied even the comfort of a drop of water to quench her burning the most agonizing pain with heroic fortitude . " Racked by spasms of intolerable n Paradise . " After mid-day her mother , seeing that her presence was distress - intestines protruded . ' In all she received eighteen wounds . comment , she yet could pay . She could even comfort her mother , who watched eside her . " See , mother , " she said , " I'm not too bad . really dead , he once more calmly retired to his room . ier delirium her one thought seemed to be for the salvation of her murderer . hdomen were four gaming wounds almost five inches long , through which the Throughout the long hours of that seemingly interninable night she endured this time he aimed his blows at her heart . Satisfied that now at last she was What are you doing . Alexander ? " she explained . " You will go to hell ! " someone call him , and after a few moments he decided to go and see . At the at the retreat of the Passionists , Nettuno . His father however had thought . though he was not sure that he had heard need her Maker . After a period of prayer , she became delicious , and even in Suddenly the dying girl sprang up , screaming , caught her mother's arm , calling she bore all with a serene patience . In the morning the priest came to ined body . The child ran screaming to his mother , while " Serenelli , adjoining Retreat . 118 . THE CROSS . gh road to the hospital in Nettuno . There , everything possible Above : Church and the Church . be , over the rough road to the hospital in Nettuno . ' There , everything --- Page 125 --- the remains took place on 28th July , 1929 , and in the procession which accom- f Maria Goreiti have spread far beyond her native land . Her funeral was the has become an obsession , she laid down her life fearlessly in defence of her Passionist Church at Nettimo , having secured the requisite permission of the martyr transferred to the church of Our Lady of Graces . The translation of pated . Many favours are said to have been granted through her intervention . ide in the " civilised " world , every nation feverishly arming itself . dictatorships rising virtue , when resistance to evil is almost unknown , when the avoidance of rain interest to play in view of the widespread tendency to claim for the State supreme and nd her tomb became a place of pilgrimage . In 1929 , the Rector of the " Time , issued in 1864 by Pope Pius IX . It is important to note the words vision is an assertion of the complete power of the civil authority over all matters of religion . In the thirty-five years that have almost since her death the name and fame ivilisation " the Church had marked the diseases which have now brought civilisation . Her cause for beatification has been already introduced , and although only in has become of the " progress " which in the middle of the last century had been " lately occasion of an unparalleled manifestation of popular esteem and veneration , have brought about this state of affairs that the Pope should have " reconciled himself " seventy Modern Liberalism . Each erroneous proposition was condemned in the form in which it is prening references of the sixth division reads : " The Commonwealth is the origin and summer sak louder than words . In this our day , when vice is almost regarded as a # The Church's discipline . Their constitute a pretty good description of the number of Liberal Societies : ( 5 ) The Church and Her rights : (6 ) Civil Society : ( an absolute or totalitarian State . This should interest democratic citizens who are to-day postolic or other formal utterance by the Holy Father . " Even even , they must , it in either thought or conduct . It is interesting to reflect on a remarkable example of the Catholic world . Several governments among them France , Russia and Victor Emmanuel's The Sullabus of Errors irtue , knowing that " he that shall lose his life , the same shall find it " fall rights , and possesses rights which are not circumscribed by any limits . " This is perhaps , most widely known , and has attracted more vilification than any other , particularly four on the 6th of July , 1902 . eclesiastical authorities , arranged to have the mortal remains of the heroic little It surely is its own best comment . Pantheism , Naturalism and Absolute Nationalism : ( 2 ) Moderate Rationalism : 3 ropositions in which the Pope summarised the principal errors of the day under ten . # all round . The reasons are plain when we look at the spine and the manner of its ism , Iatitutinarianism ; ( 4 ) Socialism , Communism . Secret Societies Italy-forlade publication of the Syllabus in their respective countries , and in Germany . her by name as if seeking protection , and fell back dead . It was a quarter to ral " richness " of the Church's mind as shown in the Sullabus of the Principal En years ago ! What an ironic vindication of the Church's mind and that in a single lifetime ! reads . " The Roman Pontiff can and ought to reconcile himself to and agree with progress . NARIA GORETTI , I is characteristic of the mind of the Catholic Church that it is always " ahead of the lasses of subjects . These subjects with which the Syllabus deals were , in their order : " 190000000000 # 00000000 stated . Attached to each proposition was a reference to a Papial sil- on the part of the unintelligent . Look at it in the light of the world's condition to recomments and the subjects treated . For instance the proposition condemned in Liberalism and civilisation as lately introduced . " Of all the eighty propositions , this one ships : (8 ) Christian Matrimour : ( 99 ) Civil Princinality of the Roman its preliminary stages , is making satisfactory progress . The Sullobus of Errors is precisely what its name writes a catalogue of eight-termeous time . " in that it has an unering instinct for discering the very beginnings of disorder tated . Attached to each proposition was a reference to a Pearl allocation , encyclical letter ismarck let it be known that it met with his entire disapproval . It was , in such panied the casket , the religious , civic and military authorities officially part ited from which its own doctors fear that it may never rise . In the There is no need to comment on the story of Maria Goretti . Her actions apostolic or other formal utterance by the Holy Father . The final proposition condemned in the document is assuredly the gem of the collection . The final proposition condemned in the document is assuredly the gem of rain of democracies , " and revolution brewing everywhere . And it was to the things that coming disturbed over the reappearance of this phenomenon . unlimited authority . " The general tenor of the seventeen propositions introduced " ? As for the " civilisation , " look at some of it ! . A score # most striking thing to be observed in the syllabus is that at the very birth of our for a most striking thing to be observed in the Svilabus is that at the very ismarek let it be known that it met with his entire disapproval . It was rom which its own doctors fear that it may never rise . ost striking thing to be observed in the Syllabus is that at the view birth of an e Sullabus of Errors is precisely what its name implies a catalogue of eighty error . introduced " ? As for the divification , " look at some of it ! A score of on the part of the unintelligent . Look at it in the light of the world's own classes of subjects . These subjects with which the Svilabus deals were ism , Latitudinarianism ; ( 4 ) Socialism , Communism , Secret Societies , B Rthias : 181 Christian Matrimonv : 19 ) Civil Princinality of the bustiation as lately introduced " Of all the eighty propositions , this one is introduced " ? As for the "civilisation , " look at some of life last secretary had Liberation and civilisation as lately introduced . " Of all the eighty time , " in that it has an unerving instinct for discerning the very pated . Many favours are said to have been granted through her intercession , us was received in 1864 with something like hands of decision from the man --- Page 126 --- hing that money could buy was apparent in the home to which John O' Byrne declared that his little daughter was a small edition of his younger brother , Joe , ras meant for harpiness , situated as it was on the Wicklow coast , where in idjoining own . The result of the consultation was that Pat became a resident stopped to kiss the rosebed mouth , and one of the tiny fists was landed full in with pink face and very blue eyes . and just the faintest succession of rear . Some of them left of their own accord , more of them were sent away by any below the rocks . In winter , the casy rooms with the blazing fires and rich if birds , and the lawn swept in a tide of green to where the sea tumbled and Though her father foretold that she would return after the first month , she who fouted the family pride and became a boxer . And when , after the their proper distance . She has the eye of a rogue . ' He was only three years married when his wife died . A great cloud seemed surprised them by taking to the new life as the proverbial duck takes to water . however , that if the girl were to be educated at all , he had better find some other rethed of imparting knowledge to her than through the medium of a governess . painfully . She held her breath in nursery that John O' Byrne learned to forget his grief . very much alone . christening , the bundle of silk and ribbons was placed in his arms , and he tuff she's made of . If she were a boy I'd say she might become a boxer He consulted his friend . Madame O'Grady , whose husband owned the estate aside what is easily got . " MAY Nevin . Pat stood against , her heart beat I her friends , save the governesses , who came and went like the seasons of the He raised his sorrowful eyes . rought his bride . for he was a rich man . But now that she was gone , he felt Pat. From the day that she entered the world , a wee bit of humanity He-he's shot-the only friend " By Jove , " he explained , between his chuckles , " she's early showing is face , the resemblance was redoubled in his eyes . trouble ? " she queried . " suspense as she gazed at Barney . have descended over the house that was hitherto so happy . And the house No. not quite alone : there was Pat. whose clubby legs seemed involuntarily reloped , no father was ever as proud of his daughter as John O' Byrne . At then . Pat could wind her father around her little finger , as she could wind I have . ' of a Woman . study . 1952-000 # It's the fighting spirit again . " her father would say proudly whenever she " Why . Barney . what's the as she is a girl all I can think is that it is a sign she is going to make rize . " She'll fight for whatever is hard to gain , but throw And as the months passed and the traits of character so early noticea ure , made one forget that all was bleak and cold without . Almost everv- ummer the garden was a blaze with blushing roses , and drenched with the meloc carried home a prize . The Heart . ER real name was Patricia Mary , but she was known to her friends as yet the companionship of the girls , and the competition in games and covering her head , big pleasant John O' Byrne chuckled , and 1907 1807 " Ohn O' Byrne at a hint from his little daughter . ' The man soon recognised , until at a high-class boarding school some ten miles distant . Strange to sit 1 0'Byrne at a hint from his little daughter . The under into every mischief she could find . And it was she enjoyed the companionship of the girls , and the all her friends , save the governesses , who came and went like --- Page 127 --- THE HEART OF A WOMAN --- Page 128 --- 122 . --- Page 129 --- THE HEART OF A WOMAN Th'ternal Son's likewise , Forgiveness from on high . Though monarch , lord of all ; The Heavens , Earth and Sea . Below , above the skies . But his alone the fall . And bounds in jubilee , And honoured be the Paraclete That guilty man should die- Then hallowed be the Father's name But man , alas ! we cannot class For he alone , from God hath down , Yes ! all combine , in joy divine D. V. Clement . With crested waves the ocean leaves But Justice slept and Mercy wept Creation's Lord hath passed his word --- Page 130 --- she finally took over her post in the Convent she put her whole mind and heart sems behind them , which the father of Sister Francis preserved . But the X Daly , the father of Sister Francis , composed a satirical poem on the proselytic- own of Ballymore . For the children of the lane , a brighter day dawned with long the borders of Kerry and West Cork towards the end of the first quarter brought Kerry . Cork and Limerick , even though his grandfather was the he coming of Una O'Daly , and her mother . She brought Fairvland into ing Soupers who tried to seduce him from the Faith of his fathers . As a child children found comfort and hope in the humble home of the O'Daly family . of the nineteenth century . ' It was an evil time for Gaelic poets , however . ' Like poor , who stepped their hearts to the wants of the needy . She pitted those who the ordinary comforts of life , but destruction never passed beyond the threshold hen tragedy , when death came amongst their poorer neighbours , the suffering companion , friend and recognised fellow-poet of such men as Egan O'Rahilly callously stood by , not lifting a hand to drive off the wolf of hunger who invaded than a local fame . Elderly parish priests , educated in France , as so many of the Irish priesthood were in those days , confided to the Reverend Mother that it up by a smile , as it usually was it compelled the reverence of those who came fen . Una O'Daly came with her mother to live in a dreamy lane he Lay-Sister , concluded that she was of gentle birth . ' In this they were right Famine came , and the voices of the poets were no longer heard in the countryside . pictured features of Madonnas as drawn by the Italian Masters . When Una O'Daly took by choice the name of Saint Francis of Assisi . Like him off their hearts , the clothes off their backs . She pitted those who , possessing the elderly Lay-Sister who acted as Convent Landress she learnt more . When which , coming from their lips , was the highest form of praise . of their humble home . ' Its icy breath never brought despair . ' When depression , before he died in the year 1846 , from the effects of semi-starvation , Seaghan When , on her mother's death , she entered the Convent as a Lay-Sister , that life was not unhappy . Her mother worked hard , they often lacked some of his father and grandfather before him , he worked as a day labourer for farmers Brian Merriman and Lady Gaolach O'Sullivan . They had left many manuscript ear her . Strangers visiting the Convent , and noticing the refined features of Sister Francis was the daughter of a Gaelic poet , whose fame was widespread mattractive lane , and sunshine into the hearts of the children who dwell there . sloved the poor and humble . She pitted those who ground the faces of the With her mother she had lived the life of the poor-the very poor , and yet alert in manner . and had a face which in revise brought memories of the the means to prevent it , saw hunger and privation steal the bloom out of the M. U. READY . ough not in the conventional sense which the term evoked in their minds Sister Francis lifted it again , her eyes were filled stood upright , with all the grace emory left a fragrance which lingered in the lane . she bent her head-and when she of her early womanhood . Then on her mother the future Lav-Sister learnt the calling of a laundress . From into the work , with the result that the Convent' laundry soon acquired more The Work of For a moment Sister Francis 1940s # mes of the poor , and stole the food out of their cupboards , the fire from ork of Sister Francis was an art , and took their memories back to France , 000000000000 00000000 with tears : With her mother she had lived the life of the poor- Italy the father of Sister Francis composed a satirical poem on the Israeli the elderly lay-Sister who acted as Coinsent she publishes a boat-more . Most sensitive behind and the which of the father of Sister , Francis presented country side . STER FRANCIS , the Convent laundress , was small in size , prompt the nineteenth century . It was an evil time for Gaelic poets , however . Like # transfer when death came amongst their power measures own of Ballymore . For the children of the late's writer # emory left a fragrance which lingered in the lane # the work of Sister Francis was an art , and took their memoir had like was not unhappy . Her mother worked hard , they often asked --- Page 131 --- The Work of Sister Francis emigrated . They gave her gifts in money , clothing and other articles , which Sister Francis every human being was a Temple of God , and it was the bounden In early life he was one of a group of the poorest of the poor children to whom custodian of much beauty , which will bring joy to thousands ' inserving the call of the poor . One of Sister Francis's fundamental theories rolled by . Nothing pleased her more in her old age than to receive a visit from them , he hurried down from Dublin and called at the Convent . " I thank you , ' to take an active part in maintaining those God-made Temples in a seemingly war . ver father dying in 1846 , the circumstances of his death , and the host of old- Sister Francis was no scholar . but there was no massacre in the Old or New thought that times were getting a little better for her beloved poor as the years prospered in a moderate war in the United States . to which so many of them acceptable to the needy than rich " gifts given uneraciously and unwisely . To momentary look of pride in the work of her forhears . Then the thought of she sent him on the whole of her manuscript possessions . When he had read had heard a short time before that Sister Francis preserved some manuscripts tharity , her wisdom , she became Christ's ' Almoner for His poor , and disp had amassed a large amount of money as a prize-fighter came home to Ballymore . fessor , and much interested in the revival of the Irish language . ' By chance he it , to rally to the side of the stricken ones and render effective hair . If those expensive run for Sister Francis . " " Tell her . " he said to the railway norter who moderately well-to-do , and even to the comparatively poor who could afford t in a most admirable war . Organised Charity only too often patronises the him a most elaborate bath-chair , the first of its kind seen in Ballymore , and regarded by those who received it as the material firm which Love takes in manuscripts which I shall translate and publish . ' You have made yourself the poor , and offends in the giving . The Charity dispensed by Sister Francis was some of the children she had helped in childhood and youth , and who had For one moment Sister Francis stood upright , with all the grace of her early forgotten to the end : the patience of the noor shall not perish forever . " Sister none of them could find a flaw in her practice . Noted for her holiness , her does of women . the laughter out of the line of children , and home out of the When she lifted it again , her eyes were willing with tears . It may be that a theologian or social reformer could find a flaw or two in Sister Francis lived up to the dawn of the twentieth century , happy in the but stark , starring destruction had alone . The latter was a call to the rich , the manhood . Her old-time smile came into her face , and " with it came a had travelled all the war from Dublin to see her . He was a college run- hearts of men . ' Poverty had heartr and divnity in the eyes of Sister Francis the needs of the poor and lowly . sound , although my nose is broken . " did not , then " so much the worse for them . " The Poor man shall not be was that a little kindness , courtesy and understanding , were very often more Mother's permission , she'll be the first I'll call to see . Tell " her my heart who could help responded to the call . Then all was well with the world . If they few years before her death . the aged Lav Sister had a distinguished visitor . estaments referring to the poor , which she could not aptly quote . time memories which dashed across her mind and caused her to bend her he as to deliver the articles at the convent . " that when I get the " Reverend Francis pitted those whose ears were deaf to the voice of Christ , uttered through which she had inherited from her father . He had written to her , and in rep she dispensed after the same old manner . " Once a returned Irish-American the theories of Sister Francis as to the duty of the rich towards the poor , but said , as he bowed reverently to Sister Francis , " for contrasting me with the duty of all those who could do so , without serious inconvenience to them Sister Francis dispensed tea and bread and butter at school . He brought some of the children she had helped in childhood and youth , and who had The Poor man shall not be Francis noticed those whose ears were deaf to the voice of who had travelled all the war from Dublin to see her . He poor , and offends in the giving . " The Charity dispensed was to deliver the articles at the convent . " that when I --- Page 132 --- REV. M. RONAN , C.C. ( Feast of St. Anne : July 26th ) Picture by courtesy of Rev. M. Ronan , O.C. wwwww swiss . In holiday of obligation . This decree held for the whole province of Leinster . Moreover , all this it is abundantly clear that the people of Leinster , and particularly of Dublin , has Normandy . So popular became the devotion in Dublin that the Archbishop , in a been glamouring for special recognition of the popular devotion to St. " Anne . " all this an extraordinary regard for magnificent church ceremonial " and devotion to ierce warriors , dusty adventurers , and unscrupulous spoilers , yet they combined with " There is scarcely any doubt that the devotion to St. Anne in Dublin was temporary with the colonisation of Dublin . Although the Anglo-Normans were Devotion to St. Anne in Dublin . The Blessed Virgin and St. Anne their patron saints . Their veneration for Saint Anne they brought with them from Provincial Council in 1352 , ordered the Festival of 26th July to be celebrated as a a Proper Mass and Office of St. Anne were ordered to be said on the Feast . From its . Their generation for Saint Anne they brought with them for Virgin . --- Page 133 --- Yet , one night found him knowing at the door of the room which the rears they had heard from him , here and there , in the seaports of the world their future lives , whilst putting himself through college with the savings of his ver seafaring brother , after one of the periodical visits he never failed to pay taking advantage of the enforced delay at False Pass , he was exploring on his their beloved sea , had found content in a distant convent where , two or three in the Wasteland A table stood in the centre of the parlour with a statue in the centre of it . revious work in one of the great canneries of the country . rest of the year , they prayed for their wanderer . Gottlieb . peninsula , which with a chain of small islands , forms the most western point good prayers . And the priest left bov ! Perhaps we spoil him Hans , you and I , when he was all that our mother him with God , Who was his before him . " You pray for him ? But of course I know you do . ' Alice Dease interesting study " for those who , like George , were , storing up information for Hubbard , the Jesuit who is known the world over as " the glacier priest . " and make their headquarters . False Pass was one of these centres , and it is an is calling for a priest . ' wn account amongst the varied crafts that filled the harbour he children , but most of all for him . We can never forget him , can we , poor to the big seafaring man went on his way , but the compact between the To the south of the ice-country of Alaska there runs into the sea a long to his only sister . se certain . ' Wherever Gottlieb is , it won't be far from the sea . six , seven years ! But , little sister we pray on , heir ? And of one thing we experintendent had put at the disposal of the priest Father " came the answer . " there is a very sick man down on the docks . her chung together , the two elders bringing up the younger . until the restless our blood , he and I . " A Wanderer been . The same pictures hung on the walls , along which chairs were ranged . confession . He had someone's Shepherd , and soon to be his Hans shook his head . home , the wanderer made his last The years passed on . Hans had married : Gretchen , tearing herself from He was the youngest member of the Arctic explorative expedition of Father . brother and sister remained . You don't forget Gottlieb . Gretchen ? " He looked down at the little future a world away from his Austrian As children there had been three of them . Left without father or mother . What is it ? " answered Father Hubbard , sleepy . ness of the age overtook him , and he wondered away over the sea . For a few times a year Hans had visited her , and there together , as each did alone for the 190005000000 # 00000000 Oh yes , of course I do . I pray for you all every day , you and Like and eff us . And you say you don't know even where he is now ? 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 How long is it since I have heard from him ? " he said , thoughtfully . " Five and I found out he was a Catholic . The doctor can do no more for him , but he f the American Continent . Here the fishermen employed in the Behring Sea On the desolate Behring Sea , half a glass dome . But it was an Austrian nun who was saving good-bye to Judge # # # # Then a few letters from Newfoundland-then silence . Judge . and I found out he was a Catholic . The doctor can do no more Then a few letters from Newfoundland then silence ness of the age overtook him , and he wondered away-over t s of course I do . I pray for you all every day , you was the youngest member of the Arctic explorative e s . And you say you don't know even where he is n times a year Hans had visited her , and there together , as --- Page 134 --- he and the Padre steadied themselves on the waving rigging of the boat nearest Danube , and Sister Margarethe in her convent , whence so many , many travers urely bless you for what you have done . " The boy had noted the vessel in evil-smelling galley Our Lord visited the heart of His stayed sheep , who had Host which he had consecrated " out into that chilly , wet . Behring Sea night . mazing light of relief and comfort came over the dying features . It was years , erved the Mass , as was his daily custom , unless the conditions of the expedition It was months later when all explorations for the year being at an end , and serformances took them from one of the fishing-boats to the next , no easy lown between the silent buildings , along the slippery wharf . " The acrobatic o them , and swung down off the wharf to its deck . A series of acrobatic never let go of his belief and who through the prayers persistent , never' forgotten , orney to a traveller less steady of eye and arm than the priest he was leading . hem the way down to the gallery where the sick man lay . A hanging lamp lit I told you I would bring Father " George greeted him cheerfully . " And It was not long before Father Hubbard was ready to follow George , who dimly the cramped quarters where the dying man was mourning in agony , quite a num - " And he told where , amongst his few papers , the addresses would be ess when he could speak in his own tongue . made it impossible . When Father Hubbard had unvested , he took the extra went was worth all else , indeed it was worth the whole eight years of Alaskan epaid by his beloved leaders : " This is true Catholic Action , boy . God will Hubbard gave a sign to George . exploration to me . " surance of God's forgiveness , and Hans with his family in his home by the Vall one of the others to stay here " he said . " And let us go back . He made his confession , and the priest spoke to him , after giving him In his book , Cradle of the Storms , the Jesuit Explorer notes : " That one had gone up , thanked God not once , but continuously as before they had prayed The return journey was less lengthy than the going out , and Mass was said So it was in his own tongue that Father Hubbard answered him , and an found of those he knew were praying for him . Gottlieb was dead , long since , but dead with the grace of repentance and the his room , with the general leave that had been given to the Explorer . George conscious , and cropped up against the table . The lamp was glimmering , and gave just sufficient light to show by the Jesuit's You have someone's prayers . Lib . " For this had the American form of or the far-off brother who had been the strayed sheep of the family . on , of the wonderful grace that had been given him an answer to the letter he had written to Austria . english , spoken with a strong German accent . The man was in intense pain , and his welcome to the priest was in American- many , many years since he had been to confession , and the effort now was much he Austrian name been given to him . f his brother and sister , had been given such a wonderful favour . which the sick man lav , and when they came along the dock , on a line with it , will be morning before we get to the Superintendent's house , and I will say Mass THE CROSS . and come back to him , with Holy Communion . ' ie Glacier Priest had become again the lecturer and the professor . that he had watch . that midnight was approaching . Fe and come back to him , with Holy Communion . " " Sure ! " said the weak voice . " My brother Hans , and Gretchen-she is Feeling the pulse of Lib. Father For thus had the American form of ranted no commendation for what he had done , but would have been well The lamp was glimmering , and gave just sufficient light to show by the Jesus's will be morning before we get to the Superintendent's house , a ey came to the end of their search , and a watched on the boat showed 128 . So it was in his own tongue that Father Hubba don't believe there is another priest within two hundred miles . " watch that midnight was approaching . Feeling the pulse of Lib. , Father vitsmelling after Our Lord visited the heart of his stray sheep , who had 2008 # My brother Hans , and Gretchen-she is And let us go back . It Call one of the others to stay here " he said . ess when he could speak in his own tongue . peated , certainly with more care than before , and then in the stuffy . Sure ! " said the weak voice . to them , and swung down off the wharf to its deck . A series of armatic with the general leave that had been given to the Expl --- Page 135 --- to be learnt by heart . It was a sin to sect which believed no one outside that Stainsforth , I assure you . We went to atmosphere to be brought up in Miss indeed , after a time this settled into a week , as well as a chapter of the Bible days , " smiled Mary Norris . " Let me patient , as these have a bearing on that term . They belonged to a strict helpless and in need of my care . At private affairs . Surely it was enough then , I didn't know myself who I was the patient was dropped up in a sitting for me to know you were alone and an explanation . a duty I know in my think my parents were unkind to me , didn't tell you about myself either something about me . so that you might understand my plight when you took perfectly innocent pleasures youth looks . her curious , short little cough , which , anyone at Quain , being so ill and weak , quiet , if uneven rhythm that was Massie calls you " the mother , ' when and most of the time barely conscious . Indeed ! " said Diana , in real dis- for these days . I don't want you to church three times on Sundays . and me , Miss Stainsforth , since I came rose flush in either cheek . She smiled parents . They were terribly religious - sect could ever hope for salvation . It tell you . I was the only child of my ter" I hope : I do wish you were just a was not a very bright or cheerful Would Miss Stainsforth have a word or hardly started when Maggie appeared . tress , " I don't wish to try into your somehow pleasing . The baby gained in although the doctor was worried by when I first came or later , because sing or dance or go to a theatre or if you can understand what I mean by by the letters for the moment , pushed they had a very great affection for me , which the care of the wails implied : at Diana . a faint . friendly little smile . here . And patient too , for never once it isn't " that " poor creature " " go into details , but I beg you to be there were also two services during the and showed it in the strict manner of eyes' contrasted pretty with a wild- always been under her care . No one woman and her new-born infant had the hall seat , entered the sick room . Please don't tire yourself . Another them aside and went into the garden position with many pillows . To Diana's When Diana , tossing her gloves into had hardly exchanged words with well : the intense deep blue of her bit stronger and I could have you out There was a mist of tears spreading Miss Stainsforth ; as a matter of fact , My name is Mary Norris . My health and strength every day , and the mother seemed a little better already , two with her ? Although she had been with a message from the sick woman . absolutely alone in the world , and I cinema ; and there was none of those Goose Common , and that a strange husband , Paul Norris , is dead . I am always lived in a cottage on to do a bit of wedding . She had or what I was doing down here . ' One fine afternoon . Diana , married " You have been terribly good to limp hands in hers . have you hinted that I ought to give in the garden in this marvellous a veil before the blue eyes of the with them a fortnight the poor creature day . von can talk , " begged Diana . unskilled eyes she looked uncommonly least , just tell me your Christian name . woman when Diana looked . heart I owe you . ' Why , you poor soul ! " seemed to mind the break in routine There might not be many more That is why I want you to know " How are you ? " she asked . " Bet- coming at frequent intervals , left his Serial Story Diana sat down and took one of the me in . It will be necessary for me to CHAPTER VII . Search . patient spent and weak . FORTNIGHT went by . and it weather . ' seemed to Diana that ' she had my story . ' The Problem Page FRANCES MacBRIDE --- Page 136 --- 0 0 --- Page 137 --- mad . He finished up by misquoting lay very still and silent , regarding the Maggie in the passage , looking so fresh power to assist you and Maggie , since I've been up since the screw of day , unaware that such preparation was monosyllable , and Diana wondered why . fashioned word for baptism , meaning ber a single thing that happened to night I was really alone in our little attendant on a baptism . " She was up born under such unusual circumstances , godmother to the baby , and Diana was two neighbours . " When I got home nor indeed any baby : and this child . early on Saturday morning and met there was a letter from my father . and how good he was to me : and putting-on-Christ ' ) within a day or priest of the parish where we lived and The first was quite bad enough . Miss the minutest detail . He had quite a the twenty-fourth of June , and there- is called John Peter Paul . " went on two of their birth . Mrs. Kennedy , your softly pink and white like almond- telling me I had a little son , and that she might never have been in bed . letter lying on the table , when suddenly " Yes ! " Mrs. Morris managed to standing beside the bed . She had housekeeper , is a Catholic . She could morning , " to get that blessed child that day is the feast of St. John the house . I began to think about Paul some passage in Scripture that God's never seen the baby at close quarters , eyes , as though he saw everything in poor man , he must have been quite about my father . and that dreadful fore he brought his name with him , for shock of thick dark hair , and he was I want you to see that the baby gesture that stirred her heart in the two great Saints . Peter and Paul , and I'll go now and see Maggie then Paul was his father's name . ' Poor their children christened ( it's the old- forth . Catholic parents as a rule have was aware too that you had received here in this room with the doctor home after Paul's death , until I woke Stainsforth , but this . ... Of course , like me to see to his baptism ? ' irrange it all for me , I'm sure , that Baptist , " the forerunner of Our Lord . His heel would crush me to powder ... . basket that did duty as a cradle , me from the moment I was sitting at were weak from starvation , and he it means such a lot to you . You are Diana turned to the wicker washing- picked him up , and so baldy smashed child out , yet . " Catholic , that indeed , I have no religion dainty little hand towards her , a " He is a beautiful little child , Mrs. Miss Diana , " she said , smiling a good- broke under the strain . That first baptised . ' I suppose it was my nerves that him to have some kind of ceremony ? blossom . As she looked , he raised one most peculiar way . world about him with his very blue they wouldn't let me see him . There Baptised ? You mean you want foot was upon me , and that presently was to grow strong and well for his " Why , I will do everything in my nothing . patronage of Our Lady . " " Could it be arranged for Saturday ? Diana inclined her head , but said " The doctor says you must have galaxy of saints , wasn't he ? " A few days later was the Feast of those Why , yes , " answered Diana , not understanding in the least what she Morris . " she said . " When would you little mite , he was born under quite a Why . you are not able to take your a bad mental shock . ' ' the sick woman . " He was born on It appeared that Maggie was to act was no one at the funeral but the Miss Stainsforth , my baby is a put quite a sorrowful note into the You see , I'd like to put him under the " He was quite dead when they my mind went blank . I don't rememi- is if you will permit it . " wandered miles . " said Diana . " You fortnight old , and he has not yet been That's not necessary , Miss Stains - aware , of course , that I am not a at all ? ' THE PROBLEM PAGE about it . ' sake . ' 131 . --- Page 138 --- 132 . --- Page 139 --- costs . Don't let her suspect . After all , it is in the lap of the gods . " think she will not survive a third like mental shock . has used up what little peak plainly . Miss Stainsforth . " Mrs. venient height that Maggie , sitting with upset the calm Maggie not a little . the doctor . musingly . " Often it comes you might not be unduly dis- used her queenly authority to the full . Diana nearly out of her wits , and even I don't blame you , people are easily John Peter Paul was promoted from a truth from you much longer . I will has endured , coupled with a severe condition was so much improved that most optimistic of beings , and do not : her crochet in the porch of a fine with the nursing . Keep cheerful at all now . There was a happiness here garden , and the friendship of Charles then , should vague imaginings trouble . such vistas of surpassing splendidour to her awhile . After half an hour her she never looked better , or so I he advised Maggie and Diana to go to she could not share , and the knowledge she is so placid and calm that it seems she of some indefitable thing to make to warn you so that when the end would be unfair for me to hide the deceived . For your own good because this mother as to make her thin face exactly what Mrs. Norris knows , " said smiling and so fond of her baby that Was she growing morbid , here in the new majesty in her title of godmother . washing-basket to a real cradle lined Arrowsmith , a fine thing not to be day by day was growing more engros- you have made yourself responsible for radiant , ethereal with a new kind of The sun went down on a most Yet . all things considered , I think it appears to me she is aware , and yet this poor woman and her baby , I want new birth , spiritually , that opened with frightened eyes . tressed nor disturbed . Her heart is in The doctor , hastily summoned , gave day for " a word with Diana . her with their insistence , especially Norris had a bad attack , which scared is a common symptom in these cases . when she could not put a name to this t seems you must be mistaken . " sing . " She had her books and her There may be one or two more , but I Next month : Chapter VIII . quiet countryside ? What need had ' It is very difficult to tell just she might die like that suddenly ? " evening , could rock it with her foot . orous day . Maggie , invested with a Norris had a bad attack last night . oy for her ? She had her work , which between her and a land she wished to But , doctor , " you don't mean to Miss Stainsforth , you will agree A LTHOUGH she was of that house- his patient a stimulant , and sat with This must be it here before her eyes : a very weak state , and the ordeal she , bed , but promised to be in later in the somehow . There was a veil here past Diana into the sitting-room . Continue as you have been doing with me that doctors as a rule are the A hold , Diana felt out of things say she is weaker ? Why this morning of her mind , wondering what is to His pause made her look at him . with blue sateen , and of such a con- restlessness that aided her ? lightly taken to fill her life . Why , become of the child when she is gone . never have spoken . ' It seems strange when you put it which she could not see hanging After his visit . The doctor summoned One would think she would be out Yet , it was all so stupid and silly . At half-past one that morning . Mrs. The Finding of the Pearl . Does she know , do you think . that Assuredly , " said the doctor . " It caused a pain to stab at her heart . what her secret is ? " last night . ' impossible for her to know . I wonder reserve she had . ' happiness . I assure you I am not , Miss Stains - Doctor , what shall I do ? " like that , Doctor . She is so alert and forth . If I were not certain , I need alarm people when it is unnecessary . THE PROBLEM PAGE . thought ! " 133 . --- Page 140 --- June 4th , 1937 . ( Name and address enclosed ) . ( Extract from enclosure ) of dress as applying to girl pupils of schools it to the attention of your readers . Faithfully yours in Dmo . part marked with blue pencil . A few Catholic Dear Rev. Father , in general it seems to be unknown , and is claimed for the city of Rome . The present The enclosed leaflet is self-explanatory , and 000000400000 ( dated August 23 , 1928 , pertained to fashions season . I am wondering whether you can therefore disregarded . I wish you could bring Olerious . ' reference to it , under point 6 , extends the make up your mind to reproduce at least the The Letter of the Congregation of Religious , magazines have already commented on it , but vteGovernment institutions established in is particularly appropriate for this summer taught by Nuns , and was at the time pro- Further information may be had " from the Rotterdam . Holland . You will notice that in 4th , 1919 . The periodical is published with a stray copy of the official organ of the Catholic episcopal appreciation and with royal assent . Typists' Guild of St. Genesius , established at September , 1933 , the said paper " St. Genesius - the copy of " St. Genesius-Black . " so kindly The " Groote " system , specially mentioned , forwarded by our correspondent in Holland . information with regard to the patron-saint Blad " was in its fourteenth year . Hence this Secretariat , St. Genesius Bond , " St. Mook , Holland . With fraternal greatings in Xto . we note that the Guild was founded on May Catherinestraat , 32 , Eindhoven , Holland ) . liberty of sending you under separate cover is by the way a true shorthand system . ( p. 88 , The Cross , June number ) I take the being the French version of the name . From patron-saint for typists may be new to the French , but is certainly not so to the Dutch . Bro. Lambert , C.P. Business Manager of " Golgotha . ' course identical with St. Genes , mentioned by June 10th , 1937 . Many thanks to Bro. Lambert for his Dear Rev. Father , of shorthand-typists . St. Genesius is of our correspondent in the June issue , the latter Patron saint for typists . In connection with the correspondence vteMississippi Massachusetts Department of Representatives . In connection . --- Page 141 --- gravity of his sin , " and upon its terrible conse- true repentance . But , if his practice is to act mortal sin , because he can go afterwards to give an official announcement as to the He would seem to make little of committing only once , he may come to reflect union the he is still bound by the laws of the Church . to defend , uphold and expound those locrines of Christ , and when necessary , to quences , and remorse may move him to a to change the doctrine of Christ as he sees God intends one of the fruits of Holy Communion received Holy Communion , if , within twenty- No ; in the eyes of the Church he is not should it add to his guilt ? We are taught that human , to change any doctrine of Christ . this way , he does not understand the untary , his function in the Catholic Church If this is so , that , in my opinion , is precise meaning " and content of Christ's practice to repeat this way of acting ? If dispositions " necessary for true repentance . Even though he be a " fallen-away " Catholic , The Pope and Doctrine . in restaurants ? I have often felt very embar- way as described only once ; or is it his afterwards to confession give him any comfort : God Whom we petition and thank . He is relapse into sin . " Protestant girl when they are married by a an invalid marriage . The Pope has absolutely no right , divine be seen from Canon 1099 of Canon Law . void , ' the Catholic form of marriage not what true religion is . Does he act in this Church is very explicit on this point , as can loctrines . That is what we call " defining ' ask where is the necessary intention of perma- Is a fallen-away Catholic validly married to for Holy Communion . nor has any Pope ever done so . On the confession : but , in the case as presented , we understand that the Pope has the divine This Catholic would seem not to realize " Teach me goodness , discipline a to be the price to avoid mortal sin . " Anxious What should be thought of a person who grace in restaurant . Protestant minister ? - " A Friend " ( Glasgow ) . immortal sin ? Should his intention of going Should grace be said before and after meals using the infallibility of Christ . " A Non- validly married - that marriage is null and in the privacy of the home . It is the same our hours after this , he would deliberately com- having been observed . The legislation of the repentance . this person is not rightly disposed opinion " J.M. " ( Dublin ) . There seems to be no reason why grace should not be said in a restaurant as well as assed about this . and I would like to have your atholic Reader " ( Co. Tyrone ) . Co. Dublin ) . ment amendment ? If there is not a true doctrine . Question . Bc. Our Question . Be --- Page 142 --- treatise nor is it an extravagant work of needs of a loving heart . The Reverend Blessed Lady . ' How little do we know of Author has taken S. Therese of Lisieux as his guide . She always detested sermons on without tongues of their own . and never every Catholic . " It is not a theological should be characteristic of the devotion of sparkling , which makes the book easy to read . vards . Sanctuary-Lamps . Confessionals and speech . And yet he has given them tongues In order that a sermon on the Blessed imagination purporting to be a Life of Our mv foundation . " ... So she tells her tale For ninety years I have been on duty-four All have interesting history to tell could they which he has written are inanimate things Virgin may bring forth fruit " she writes , a wholesome , well-written and good-humoured score and ten years since the Cardinal laid Our Lady which were built on improbability . The black-and-white sketches . by Hector St. with : " And I am the lamp that burns before isages and customs . The style is light and vestments , etc . ' to take a few at random . made them speak . His own wide knowledge THE MADONNA . Bv. Fr. Benedict William- till the Sanctuary Lamp chimes in in chapter lestined by their creator to have the gift of out speak . Without adopting the rigours of the city . " and so on , till she introduces herself yet these are sufficient , if rightly used , to give full of very useful information about Catholic us a picture of her that will satisfy all the Marv ? The few meager facts related in the amongest the Faithful that intense personal . " third degree " methods . the author has volume from the pen of a writer who is Fr. Benedict Williamson has given us a and a fund of eloquence . " The Things " sassages of his Play " As You Like It . " Ltd. Pp. 178 . Price 3s. 6d. things I might have heard . By I Might Have Heard . " The Things " about son . Dublin : Messrs . Browne & Nolan , Luke , add to its attractiveness . Altogether two : " Our church is in the very centre of Fr. Martin Dempsey , C.M.S. London's the centuries-Churches , Bells , Pulpits . Grave- already well known to readers of The Cross . another , are told in the first person and are material paraphernalia of Catholicism through Gospels are all that we have for certain , and Him . " The chapters , as they succeed one page the Parish Church begins : " It is only Shakespeare , in one of the best-known a few months ago that I became ' news ' ... ... . " book about Our Blessed Lady , which he hopes affectionate love for the Madonna which Samuel Walker & Co. Pp. 104 . Price , which he has thus endowed have been the is the secret of their speech . On the first peaks of the man who " finds sermons in stones and books in the running brooks . " may help in some small measure to increase It might easily describe the author of Things 1s . 6d . book . --- Page 143 --- you told me of Charlie . Well , perhaps God think the angels themselves , or was it little places on my bookshelves . " Now , isn't that a delightful appreciation ? Kitty's essay was Maria . must have been whispering to you from you . I was so pleased to hear from you are all getting on . I am glad to hear tune in your own nice war . A most welcome did you get on at the exams . ' Betty ? One day I hope to hear you play many a sweet prize-winner , Kerry Kinsella , writes : " I will always occupy one of the most honoured to be good " ? Isn't Francis always so ? tells me many things . I am sorry to know tues of purity , charity and truth , and by living when you chose my lovely prize-book , for had don't think I could get a nice book . I have has some better work for him in another note from my young friend , Roison MAOKAY , little Berry Keenan , too . Why tell Francis read it all , and I think it very interesting , and s and girls under 19 years of age . have pleased me better . I assure you that it his soul . My sympathy to you all in your Kitty . I too hope good luck will smile on you , say a little prayer for the happy " remote of The members will be expected to spread devotion tion of prizes all your own . Another happy sphere of activity . His ways are not our canonization fund . It will be forwarded to orthy of him who is to be their model and their I hope to win another prize again . " Yes , and that one day you will have a fine collar . " I was very thankful to get my prize , and I grandma when she went to sit on it . " How Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows , by practising sorrow . Father Vivian and Francis will charming , and she more than deserved her They will endeavour to bring as many new rs as they can into the Guild of St. Gabriel . you searched the book-shops of the world surely have a warm welcome for your friend . the proper quarters . I was interested in all ways . Write soon again and tell me how prize . I hope she may get the holiday of Francis never " pulled away the chair from prize-winners' letters . Rules of the Guild . you could not have found one which would of her daddy's death . Let us all pause and St. Gabriel itenary Circle for Young Readers her heart's desire . Do give me a detailed From Swinford , Kerry O' Byrne writes : The Guild of St. Gabriel is a literary circle : open conducted by Francis . of " The Cross . ' s and girls under 19 years of age . " --- Page 144 --- visit to Belfast . God bless Kathleen with McAndrew asks the prayers of the Guilders wholeheartedly to her request . We warmly lament the passing of the beautiful Maytime roundings in the County of your dreams . not accept that nice . little job from your night , and feed his cat and his dog every me soon again , Betty . Perhaps you would be kind and that she may have a joyful member of the Guild of St. Gabriel . The Eleanor Dargan of Glasgow is coming to of Fr. Francis and Fr. Berchmans keenly . I too , wish we had space to publish Mary's one day and demand another page for our all about herself and her brother . Danny . I unending happiness in the land that is eternal . writes a most interesting letter , and tells me Francis would have a try for it . ' Sheila was lonely without the dear little emblem of I am certain he will prove a most faithful heart , and is delighted that Mary Palmer . our Guild competitions lately . Yes , Patricia , May God reward their earthly labours with graces and blessings to its wearers . Write to the Passionist Order that has brought so many name you require about is Burke . As it the takes special care of those who bear her What a noble choice was hers ! Why did you competitors . We must approach the Editor great John Cawley . of " Manorland . Trim. seemed so fair . I believe Our Blessed Lady Ireland for her holidays . She feels the allure fields of Africa . I am sure they will respond her school friend , has carried off a prize in Little Mary McAndrew sends a very readable day . " If you don't step in quickly , maybe of the Green Isle , so I hope the weather will has got her Badge by this . No wonder she nothing to do but to curl his hair every fast-growing Guild . I trust Berry Bateman keeping an eye on him . Everyone seemed to letter full of news , and telling of her recent try for one of our prizes ? ' Mark Muddoon essay , and also the work of several of our every grace and happiness in her new life . for her sister's success in the missionary trust he is well now . St. Gabriel must be friend ? " Surely it was an enviable one vacation . It is a pleasure to hear " from pital , Coleshill , Birmingham . My little friends account of how you spend the summer months , and of the beauties of your sur- name of your friend ? . We all mourn the loss of this year . Our Mother's month never name , and that her protecting arm ever Patricia McEntee again . She has a generous my batch of missives from St. Gerard's Hos- My post bag would not be the same without guides them in life . --- Page 145 --- Nihil Obstat . almanac . August Passionist Imprimi Potest : Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , Archiep . Dublinen . censor Dep. # Eduardus J. Byrne , 1937 D. P. Geraldine A. N. Wrightson A Norwegian Conve Catholic Norwegian I. W.O. O. Ourd The Roman Catacombs . All Things Well . His Blood Upon Us . Jane Fleming . P.A.C. Congress at Vienna . The Passing of Mary Pat Guild of St. Gabriel . Editorial Notes . K. Ross . Rev. Fr. Hubert , C. Straight from the Stable ! The Managing Edit Civil War or Crusade ? " Senator Crucis " Rev. Thomas Foy , THE PROBLEM PAGE ( Serial Story ) ... Church Music . Frances MacBride contents . Angelo's " " Ave Maria ' " We Preach Christ Crucified ' Maurice V. Reidy Correspondence , Question Box , Book Reviews , Passionist Missions and I Retreats . Maurice . Passionist Missions and Retreats . --- Page 146 --- 1961s . --- Page 147 --- Personal to Our Friends . ir Question Box " perhaps the most popular feature of our magazine And , just by the way , what do you think of the new feature : " Fre Dr. Edmund . b. b. our Lord and the spread of Christ's Kingdom upon earth . been our purpose , in answering questions , to settle individual cases . ' That is outside the sphere July issue containing no less than six complete tales , in addition to a number of delich. ... ticles . " We take legitimate pride also in the number and variety of I like to think , and with good reason , that subscribers to THE CROSS are not just their parochial clergy . ' This policy we have invariably and consistently ces . " Last month , for example , the " Derry Journal " noted that the Passionist that not a few difficulties have been successfully surmounted f any periodical and is the proper function of the local ecclesiastical a friends . They are interested in THE CROSS , not only as an organ of Catholic truth , not the end of the Passionist Congregation , namely the increase of riage . Many of these questions reveal a woeful lack of knowledge conc the Church in regard to the Sacramento character of Matrimony . Notice that it has never Last month , for example , the " Derry Journal " noted that the Pa It is pleasant , therefore , to find many tributes paid to THE CROSS in the most diver agazine , THE CROSS , " has always been noted for the excellence of HE CROSS can only give an opinion on the case presented , and refer It is the proper function of the local ecclesiastical authorities . At most these questions reveal a woeful lack of knowledge concerning the teaching for example , the " Derry Journal " noted that the Passionist Father his month to cope with the ever-increasing volume of queries , a st vill reveal the fact that practically 50 per cent. of the questions ask for information about OSS , " has always been noted for the excellence of its short stories : THE CROSS can only give an opinion on the case presented , and refer the question direct to mist Congregation , namely the increase of devotion to the Sacred Pass . buying the literature we sell them-but that they are also our person isiness customers-buying the literature we sell them-but that they a in effective auxiliary to genuine Catholic Action , but also as a chief m y to genuine Catholic Action , but also as a chief means of forward is policy we have invariably and consistently followed , with the happy ily give an opinion on the case presented , and refer the question direct legitimate pride also in the number and variety of questions sent in It is pleasant , therefore , to find many tributes paid to THE CRC marriage . Many of these questions reveal a woeful lack of knowledge concerning the teaching difficulties have been successfully surmounted # --- Page 148 --- Chautemps , being also present . Later His Eminence was given a civic reception to the success of the experiment , it is already foredoomed to failure . Both the Colonel Marsaud , representing President Lebrun , and Generals Gourand and and indefensible . Possibly it is beyond the wisdom of man to devise any scheme to settle such conflicting claims ; but apparently the Government is determined recommendations . Frankly facing the fact that the administra- minimum ; and a Frontier Commission will be established to determine the is hoped to settle once and for all a problem which has hitherto defied solution . that Great Britain be granted a special new mandate , covering the shores of extended to the Pearl Legate . Cardinal Pacelli . This was so noteworthy that Lisieux , battalions of infantry presented arms , squadrons of cavalry formed an a reception would have been thought impossible . This new friendly atmosphere clearly across the tense silence that held the crowds spellbound , and ' his moving is not the least of the blessings which the Saint of Lisieux has brought to France . the abandonment of an untenable position . They signalise the liquidation of as a sacred trust for civilisation . " Thus by a typically British compromise , it escort for the Legate's car . ' On his return journey , the Cardinal was entertained for us , whose responsibility is so very great , and whose time of reckoning is so to enter another troubled and turbulent time . at the Hotel de Ville by the municipality of Paris . Only a few years ago such and it is the more significant when one remembers that the present French Basilica of St. Therese at Lisieux last month . The occasion was he famous Balfour declaration of twenty years ago : equally do their disregard standing feature of the ceremonies was the marked cordiality of the welcome from his summer home at Castel Gandolfo . ' His words came near . " But over and above the remarkable religious manifestations the out- Peel Commission advises the establishment of two independent France ; and it was made all the more memorable by the Cabinet of M. Chautemps has a distinctly Radical complexion . ' On his Editorial Notes . fait accomplish and to deal with sporadic opposition afterwards . Long and delicate sovereign States , one for the Arabs and the other for the Jews . beautiful and touching address made by the Pope over the radio Arabs and the Jews have announced that the partition-scheme is unacceptable negotiations will be necessary before the Peel Commission plan becomes effective . The sale of land is to be prohibited : Jewish immigration is to be restricted to has recently presented its unanimous report , and its far-reaching by Lord Peel , 50,000 . attended the celebrations at the inauguration of the Partition . palestine . To add a further complication , the Commission also recommend at Paris , the Cardinal Legate was greeted by M. Yvon Delbos , Foreign Minister Vatican . After twelve months labour . the Royal Commission on Palestine , presided over Castelnau . The Papal Hymn was played followed by the Marseillaise . At tion of the British mandate in Palestine has been a failure , the France . boundary-line between the Jewish and Arab States . The new proposals mark and the Lake Liberals , and the cities of Jerusalem , Bethlehem and Nazareth " to be held marked by scenes of enthusiasm never seen before in Catholic nals . twenty-four bishops and a huge concourse of Catholic unity . it may be said to mark a new reparachment between France and the Vatican : the promises given to the Arab population . It seems that Palestine to lunch at the Elvisee Palace by President and ' None . Lebrun : the Premier Six cardinals , for If the approval , or at least the consent , of the interested parties be force through the scheme at all costs , to present the inhabitants with a estimated at d the cities of Jerusalem . Bethlehem and Nazareth " to be held touched every heart : ' We beg you , clearly beloved children to pray --- Page 149 --- to his hotel . loudly cheered him and declared : We owe our lives to run ? social works , especially Catholic Action amongst the young : ( 3 ) dispensaries to the end he was devising further experimental radio researches , having already few York . Learning that Marconi was in the city , they marched in a body There is added pathos in his passing in that he died on the seventh birthday of constructed like a chain of fortifications around the zone . constituting the only attendant evils of atheism , bloody revolution and the destruction of civilisation . depth of a quarter of a mile , and counts a population of 75,000 families . Looking he made his attendants send without delay for the priest to administer the Last his early experiments came from his mother , who was an Irish- every nation joined in paying tribute to an inventive genius Now the Cardinal looks forward to the systematic evangelisation of the Banjiene content to prove impossible . he accomplished " finely declared The Times , in an Our prayers and our sympathy go out to the zealous and apostolic prelate in When the ill-fated Titanic sank in 1912 , one thousand survivors were landed in his almost superhuman task . The encouraging results which have so far attended defence . He enumerates his requirements : ( I ) presbyteries to house the clergy in Ireland . The Catholic Film Society has for its object the teaching of various fulfilled . Built at the rate of twenty-five each year . The churches have been his little daughter , and what had been intended as a festival ended as a day of in the famous Banlieve house or " Red Zone " which surrounds Sacraments ; and his last words were repeated utterances of the Peter Nosler . Cardinal has launched a fresh appeal for the construction of a second line of successfully demonstrated " beam " wireless , the multiplex system of trans- age , a truly gigantic task when one remembers that the zone has an average one at the age of sixty-three . The passing of the man who made modern woman . He was barely twenty-one when he commenced that at millions over their safety on land and sea to the world-famous inventor . an innumerable succession of scientific awards , which culminated when the Pope in England prompts one to ask what are the prospects for a similar uncertain . " the gesture of a patriot and an apostle . Anxious to do something Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to him in 1909 , and this was followed by mission and ultra-short-wave radio transmission . " What other men had been to lessen unemployment amongst his flock , the Cardinal announced unparalleled in modern times . His first encouragement to pursue pucinted to minister in the new churches : ( 2 ) parochial halls to accommodate to cure the ills of the body . whilst not neglecting more serious spiritual ailments . wireless possible was an occasion of international mourning , and This excellent work which is being accomplished by the Catholic Film # time Armost four years ago . Cardinal Verdier , the zealous and well-beloved Arch With tragic and unexpected suddenness , death came to the Marchese Marconi Death of that he was about to build one hundred new churches . mostly near future . Guglielmo . He was the recipient of honours and decorations in almost every land . " The editorial notes . Marconi . p of Paris , inaugurated a scheme of church-building which was at nine inted him President of the POLITICAL Academy of Science in 1934 . Almost and its mourning . May his good soul enjoy eternal peace ! Paris . his efforts give promise of an even greater and more consoling success in the Paris . Before this year is over the programme will be completely of discoveries which ceased only with his death . Not thousands l , " and this is surely greatness . " When informed of his serious condition , " Red " Zone . 141 . upon the district almost as a foreign mission , for it is profoundly pagan , t Paris . arrier against the insidious penetration of Communism , with its the end he was driving further experimental radio researches . having already in Rome at the brilliant series of discoveries which ceased only with his death . Not thous Cardinal has launched a fresh appeal for the construction of a second line of WITH tragic and unexpected suddenness , death came to the Marchese Marconi early experiments came from his mother , who was an Irish --- Page 150 --- 142 --- Page 151 --- well-meaning Catholics have contributed articles and letters to the English Catholic press giving comfort to the Communists by scolding General Franco hose who stand for God and the things of God and those who seek to drive sat he is forced to accept what is told him by interested parties . No doubt but ... . " They think , no doubt , that the Pope is a long way off Spain and God from the world of His creation . ' And who , in all the world , is better placed urry and the Moors in a final effort to rehabilitate the Capitalists and vervetuate vernment , no war of " Fascists " against " Workers " but a struggle between world that Communism is not anti-God . Bluffed by clever agents of Moscow ollowing the lead of the Pope , but seek to show that the Spanish civil war is for every accident , of war that brings hurt or misfortune to a non-combatant . Spain to be no mere political wrangle , no clash between rival systems of Deputations visit Red Spain , see what they are meant to see , hear what they boubtful whether any country in the world can rival the Vatican for its To most thoughtful people , and especially when read in conjunction with against Athletic Communism and immediately follow up with : " Ah , yes : To all this road and faithful people . to all this dear and noble Spain which has a struggle on the part of the downtrodden poor against a faction that uses the T. W.C. C. CURD. in the thick of it : What is the opinion of the Church in Spain ? What N is address to the bishops , priests , nuns and lady , refugees from Spain . Apostles , to suffer for the name of Jesus : ' of your harness like into that un or Crusade ? they fail to see the deception . And again : o judge ! Considered merely from the human and material standpoint . It is And yet there are some , even amongst Catholics , who are not content with answer all these questions . It convey but one meaning : that Pope Pius considers the present struggle in 4th , 1936 , His Holiness Pope Pius XI used these striking words dictatorship ? This article will he encyclical on ' Athletic Communism , these words of the Holy Father will intelligence service . " You have name to tell me of your law in having been found another like the first But what is the evidence of those who may be described literally as being And finally : One would say that a satanic preparation has rekindled . and that more fierce ? Or an attempt to establish a by the first Pope : you have been covered with reproaches for the name of Jesus and whom he received in audience at Castel Gandolfo on Monday , September ionour of God and of Religion . ' because you were Christians . " Fascists " and " Workers " ? political or mundane consideration , goes out , in a special manner , to all those who have wrangle ? Or a clash between Is the civil war a mere political re meant to hear , and return full of excuses for Madrid and ready to tell the in our neighbour , Spain , that fame of hatred and savage persecution which has been 000000000000 # 00000000 # " # Well-old-Commons task of defending and restoring the rights and he persecution of the proletariat . It is as though they read the encyclicals Civil War . suffered so much , We direct Our Benediction , ... Our Benediction , above any mere What is the truth about Spain ? professedly reserved for the Catholic Church and the Catholic religion . ' tells the TRUTH ! orld that Communism is not anti-God . Bluffed by clever agents of Moscow 1907 1910 # to much , We direct Our Benediction . " Our Benediction , at --- Page 152 --- Church in Spain this is a religious war . But if we want still further testimony for the benefit of dignitaries of the Church of England or members of the Left Bishop after Bishop among the hierarchy of Spain has added his testimony Book Club on a conducted tour , there is no reason to doubt their words . The In his " Open Letter to the President of the Basque Government " the There can be no doubt whatever that in the minds of the leaders of the in the strongest war possible to a Bishop-by means of nastorals and special outspoken verdict : The head of the Spanish Communist Youth Movement has declared that : poken at different times and quite freely . What says the Church in Spain ? ( Fernandez ) addressing a letter to the Central Council of the " Godless " League of Moscow , says : God and the Catholic religion . listening in ? will beterminated , and it will be necessary to seek out and strike at the hidden representatives of God . The Archbishop of Santiago of Compostello , in a Pastoral Letter on the Feast and patriotic war of an importance equal to that which began in Covadonga and ended ( Vatican Radio : Sept. 1936 ) . Cardinal Primate of Spain writes : ' Here it is a question of love for religion on the one hand and a war of hatred on he Spanish Communist and the agents of Moscow ? What do they say spontaneously offer themselves to the army and throw themselves into the field singing " Spanish atheist activities will , after a few months , reach full success with the of St. James the Apostle , writes : For half a year in this next we sons of St James have been thrown into a religious organisations will be very close . " ( Vatican Radio ; Sept. 1936 . ) least , ought to know what they are " up against . " And the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo : ' It is a conflict where one civilisation , which is Christian and Spanish , is fighting ists with which the Prince of Darkness waters earthly war against Jesus Christ ... for the thousands of priests associated with inhuman cruelty solely because they were the other . " religious life . ... . Collaboration between the Russian centre of atheism and Spanish It is not a civil war but a patriotic and religious crusade . " is the minds of those who are fighting on the Nationalist side ? They , at of militant Christianity , we must make a country of militant atheism . " ... Spanish churches will be transformed into Communist schools and ' universities . ' above all . ' ... This war indeed on the part of the enemies of God is entwined And our enemies fight under the banner hums to Christ the King and to Spain . letters to the Faithful . Monsignor Antonio Garcia , Bishop of Tuy , has the Godless " " THE CROSS . 144 And what is the mind of ir struggle against religion is also ours . Of Spain , which was a I Spain is in agony with grief at the outrages committed on wh inst Communistic barbarism , a barbarism backed by all the energies of hell and the " Your struggle against religion is also ours . Of Spain , which was always a country he Spanish Communist and the agents of Moscow ? her are talking among themselves , with no Anglican De All the tion of the Church . In the ground occupied by the Communists It is not a civil war but a patriotic and religious crusade . ' Communists themselves are under no delusions . To them this is a war ag ey are talking among themselves , with no Anglican Deans or ignorant tourists ligious life . ... . Collaboration between the Russian centre of What do they say when chain of horrible sacrifices , committed in cold blood and culminating with ... ... the it is easy to find it . and since the witnesses we shall now call are not ts themselves are under no delusions . To them this is a war against ill be exterminated , and it will be necessary to seek out and The ex-Minister of Public Instruction under the Madrid government within the walls of Granada . A religious and patriotic war , saw our young me " ... This war indeed on the part of the enemies of God is an he walls of Granada . A religious and patriotic war , saw our y themselves are under no delusions . To them this is a --- Page 153 --- the cry ' Viva Cristo Re-Viva Espana Outlook ! ' The soldiers draw up this " honour " the Council expressed the hope that Caballero " would feel it ight for Franco . Why ? In the towns and villages where Nationalist troops he Blessed Virgin gives some striking instances of the religious fervour with of a " Congress of Peace , and Friendship with the U.S.R. " a congress of columns halting at the sound of the Angelus bell and standing to attention Moscow is in no doubt whatever ; this is a war against God . And surely Moscow meeting in Moscow to discuss new ways of combating religion . Spain was o Madrid is eloquent of Moscow's attitude towards the present conflict in Spain . civil war or crusade ? and even one or two Catholics , were putting their names to an appeal for support has been nominated " Honorary Godless " for his anti-God work since 1917 . while an officer says the prayers and the men make the responses . ' The Vatican Catholic Navarre has sent practically every able-bodied man and youth to ought to know ! Last March , when Anglican dignitaries , allowed Communists , people and soldiers , not only in the churches but in the streets , make manifesta- women who are neither highly-placed officials nor dignitaries nor extremists , but And just to show how Moscow itself regards the anti-God work of its agents s indescribable ; the churches are full . " At Cadiz " one hears in the of a special distinction from the " Godless " Council of Moscow . In conferring Gaikas , who succeeded Rosenberg as representative of the Reds in Spain , A report on Spain compiled by the Central Secretariat of the Socialities of And what of the Spanish people : What of the masses of ordinary men and who crossed the country to liberate it from the religious pest . " The Communist paper Ell Diluvio ( Aug. 4 , 1936 ) says : tions of veneration and respect for the priests ; their frequency at the Sacramento Vanguard , August 2nd , 1936 : " Who lighted the fame to burn the castles of tyranny that is to say . the ecclesiastical represented . " In the midst of horrible pictures of blood and fire , of devastation and rain , it will ist ordinary shop-keepers , clerks , land workers , and the rest ? Spanish people ; a revival so splendid that the Catholics themselves have wondered o answer this question truly must say that it was the heroes of the anarchical youth be well to turn one's eyes to the splendid revival of the religious spirit of the genuine destruction of ecclesiastical power . ' The working classes have very simply resolved the problem of the Church by Andres Nin , prominent Spanish Communist , states in the Communist Review , is notable . ' The Communist Vanguard says in its issue of Nov. 20th , 1936 : leaving no more churches . " entres . We need this material for the publication of a documentary work on the The Communist Review La Roche ( Aug . 17 , 1936 ) has this beautiful passage at its strength . " uthority which dominated all the countries of Spain for many centuries ? Who wishes pain , Largo Caballero , head of the Madrid government , has been the recipient cently summed up the spiritual revival in Spain in these words : from the Communist Youth Association : Some men are imprisoned and killed only because they are Catholics . " the Spanish people are fighting this war . At Salamanca " enthusiasm " We want descriptions of the burning of churches , convents and other Catholic He has been associated with anti-God propaganda since 1920 ; his appointment n their way to the fighting line or back for a well-earned rest , we hear And what of the Spanish people : What of the masses of ordinary men and SpainTares . Head of the Madrid government has been the most duct a ruthless war against the Church and against religion . be square and recite the Angles and the people stop with them . " At Serille , recite the Angeles and the people stop with them . " At Seville . is indescribable ; the churches are full . At Cadiz " one hears in the screw duty to conduct a ruthless war against the Church and against religion ught to know ! Last March , when Anglican dignitaries , allowed communists to answer this question truly must say that it was the homes of he square and recite the Angelus and the people stop with them . " At S --- Page 154 --- 146 . --- Page 155 --- of the Lord and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God " . " assessed by the world , " for of them the world was unworthy : " For the Canonisation of Blessed Gemma Galcani . " invited to send their offerings towards the Canonisation of Bl. Gemma Galgani . AP scrown of glory and a royal diadem : ' And thou shalt be a crown of glory in hulation and marturdon : and again We may and We must say to you , as the " In that sight , proclaimed in accents of noble and glorious challenge , unmeet # Since the last list , the following sums have been received : a embrace with Our gaze and with Our heart you and all your fellos 1961,000000 # ( Belfast ) , 2/6 : Some Glasgow Clients of Gemma , 5 ) - M By the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , C.P. , General of the Ballvtore ) . 2/6 : B.Sc. ( Hons. ) . of the great Prophet , by His grace there has been made , of each one of you , ostle said to your earliest predecessors in the glory of martyrdom : " may " Unworthy ' actly as those first martyrs whom the Apostle saw and , in the wonder a wown , ' and not merely mine but that of God himself , for according to the glad and Mount Slemish ' sought unto death in villages , in the dwellings of men and in the solitudes of the splendid vision of the great Prophet , by His grace there has been ma e sent to The Managing Editor , The Cross , Mount Argus , Dublin . " yes will be acknowledged in The Cross and will be forwarded to Rome by the Man se acknowledged in The Cross and will be forwarded to Rome by the M. a crown of glory and a royal diadem : ' And thou shalt be a crown ne but that of God Himself , for according to the glad and out in exactly as those first martyrs whom the Apostle saw and , in t cross ' and not merely mine but that of God himself for according to the clad and sight unto death in villages in the duration of # ve been robbed and described of all things : you have been hunted a --- Page 156 --- Mgr. Mangers ( left ) and Fr. Van der Burg , at Stavanger . Norsemen or Vikings , if imate frequency by vice relates that King Olaf and King Ethelred communicated with each other on but we know that when King Olaf , after many adventures , returned home to zealous King Olad , did not wait for the building of churches before beginning may still be found intact in several places in Norway . On the west coast , about History relates that the first monks and priests who came to Norway were king to Norway , determined to convert his country to Christianity , he brought and monks were English , or British , as you prefer . To-day we can still behold was baptised by Archbishop Robert in Rouen , he travelled northward to the in places where it was possible to get people assembled , and in these places the he words : " From the anger of the Norsemen , deliver us . O' Lord . " France , and as late as the beginning of last century there were still to be found the Viking raids and planderings when they visited the coasts of Britain and mid-way between the two historical cities of Bergen and Stavanger is situated Norway , " he set foot on shore with many priests and monks . " Those priests coast of Britain in company with King Ethelred , and Snorre's Saga of Kings many matters . Space does not allow of our going into the details of history , the ruins of churches , some of which have of late years been restored by pious not with the best of intentions . We all know what history has to relate about i Britain to the land of the Norsemen came a different kind . with him as his bishop , Grimkell . When King Olaf , probably in the year 101 in the Library of All Souls in old prayer books in France and the Netherlands , y relates that the first monks and priests who came to N Protestants . Those priests and bishops , however and more particularly the Sacrifice of the Mass was offered . ' The crosses , of the peculiar Celtic shape , d it is an historical fact that when Saint Olaf , returning as a Christian leir work among the heathen Norsemen . They erected hea" y Sacrifice of the Mass was offered . " The crosses , of the peculiar that the first monks and priests who came to Norway were ish , and it is an historical fact that when Saint Olaf , returning --- Page 157 --- 149 --- Page 158 --- chapel was consecrated to St. Joseph . This chapel was a very modest resting-place as a missionary , not among rough hearthens but among highly-educated and Half a century ago , at the command of a penniles's king , the Church was the idea of being a very private arrangement , and was too much like a sectarian S.M. , as he was then , came to Haugesund , and on March 25 On the contrary , the greatest obstacle to conversion is that in many cases they driven out of Norway , her treasures and her property seized by the kind's men doctor of theology and philosophy , was called by God to the far north to work found their war to the chapel , and Father Mangers awoke interest by the well- to traverse a long stone staircase and go through a narrow mom . This raw of Sisters called " The Sisters of St. Francis Xavier " or in Norwegian " St. Protestants but was later called by the Holy Father to the highest position in of the Catholic Church , and they know from travel and reading that the Catholic to the Norwegian people , but in France , in a college of Marist Fathers a priest hardened to black looks , and , strengthened and encouraged by our priest , we are over-intelligent . They know , or rather they think they know , and if you fat made a room large enough to hold 60 . To gain access to the chanel one had always begin with a hospital or with ambulant sick-nursing . With the Sisters adapted sermons he gave , particularly on Sunday evenings . comes a priest , who works as rector for them and as priest of the prospective and to accompany a priest in the street was something of a trial . But we became perhaps are fanatics and of an anti-Catholic mentality , are aware of the greatestness Norway soon let their voices be heard , and the daily papers in the town got There were more than this one Catholic , and to-day we are a small but enthusiastic day the new hospital was also consecrated . We have a Norwegian Conversation by Norwegian Catholics . He was destined to be not only a missionary to beyond the boundary of the little town . The defenders of T.ntheranism in ere beset by children in the streets , who followed them with shouts and jeers , Church , who has been told enough to erect a mission in a place where only one the Oslo Vicariate , with the title " Bishop of Selia . " In 1926 . Father the Norwegian people must be very uneducated . but that is not the case . chapel , therefore , as a start , was almost a disappointment . However , people congregation . sed Virgin Mary . On that day our chapel was consecrated , and on the same What began at Haugesund on Annunciation Dar was soon to be heard of One ought to be on guard . " they said , " against the old enemy , the Roman a feast to sit in our little church and reflect on what we have gained - a whole the Church in Norway . To-day this Marist Father is the Vicar-Apostolic the Catholic danger . ' town's respect for our Faith . Church usually has splendid churches and services . The little St. Joseph's parish . would raise a discussion on religious matters you must be prepared to answer many " whvs " " and " ifs . " supplies from the capital , and long articles contained serious warnings against As I have said , there was no lack of scorn and sarcasm . Our charitable nuns single Catholic is living . " This last assertion , however , was not strictly account o British monks , no saintly lines came this time with Faith and Sacramento to hear what the Norwegian Protestants believe of Catholics one would say ut we will go back to the 25th March . The Feast of the Annunciation of the Transiskus Zaveriussostre . " When a new mission is started in Norva in the contrary , the greatest obstacle to conversation is that that it is any cases they reflective heretics . The name of this priest has been known and loved a chapel to make any impression on the Protestants . The Norwegians , were always ready to fight for our convictions . And to-day it is so But we will go back to the 25th March , the Feast of the he Holy Eucharist . The removal of the wall between two rooms in a private for the Holy Bucharist . The removal of the wall between two 1 . To-day this Marist Father is the Vicar-Avostolic of --- Page 159 --- non-Catholics . purpose " has led to further acquaintance with the priest . he is Pete a tele . He is more talkative with a layman than with a priest . priest is a straightforward man indeed , " and another meeting , " accidentally on as does sometimes happen , they have chance to come into contact with a priest always as directly hostile as in the instances I have cited . ' The " average man An Ancient Cross , believed to be the first Christian Cross ever raised in Norway . the Constitution forbids their being tolerated , and those who are her servants of the Catholic priest runs in the blood of the average Norwegian ; but when , and talk to him . I have heard them remark on more than one occasion : " Your must be suspected . " Such is the thought if not the direct saying of Norwegian is often very friendly and rather interested in Catholic affairs , particularly if Norway . of course the attitude towards the Catholic Church is not by must be suspected . ' As the Church tolerates the Jesuits she must be dangerous w he attitude towards the Catholic Church is not by any mean --- Page 160 --- What strength lies in a service where the multitude of the people are Catholic are devout , and the impression they get in those services is . I think , the best . of Norway . As the Vikings learnt to pray from the people of Britain - and seem to understand something of it , because when the blessing is given everybody co-operation that exists between the priest and his parishioners is a link and a is devout . Occasions such as Midnight Mass at Christmas are also valuable , in church . If the hymns are in Norwegian and the sermon a short one , people safeguard of very great worth . When one regularly reads papers from abroad is more problematic . One certain result is the next day's newspaper article of a good congregation . In the Catholic church they do not get stirred by from one or another sectarian , who attacks the preacher and serves out the preacher who has the gift of stirring people , even to the point of tears , is sure and where one can see they are praying on their knees ! But we have been certainly prayers were exchanged in those days-might it not be possible for us November . The Protestants are easily stirred to emotion , and any sectarian conversion of Britain , and the people of Great Britain and Ireland might pay and when the priest explains the blessing with the Blessed Sacrament . neonile hem in the usual manner . But we can also move the heart , for if Hell is not for the conversion of Norway . Heaven may be taken by storm , and prayers will so often named in our church . Purvatory is , and that is something new for the Direct " Catholic Action " is more difficult to manage . Every winter we Protestant . That , and the prayers for the dead , have been the cause of many and their interest is keen . But the result as the effect of seeking instruction is a Catholic's daily life in a country like this where we are in such a minority . here is in the doctrine of Purgatory and prayers for the dead . From the foregoing , my readers will surely understand that the Catholic to the work . I think that Great Britain and Norway might well sign such a wrest in a little Catholic mission in Norway has much to get through , and that I should like to close by asking your prayers , dear readers , for the conversion The best way to reach the heart of serious Protestants is the evening services Tonsberg , Norway . To-day , after ten years , there are 3,875 members distributed in groups residing Are you interested ? If so , write to : The President is Pastor Anne Olav Sund , Rector of St. Olav's Kapell , Akersveien 4 . The Secretary . St. Eysteins Forbund , St. Josefs Institutt , St. Evsteins Forbund . " When it began in 1926 , 305 members were inscribed treaty without any risk ! Oslo , Norway . in all parts of the world . The President will gladly enroll you as a member . life is not a bed of roses . We have learnt to stand by our priests , and the There is a Society of Praver for the conversion of Norway . Its name is t tear down the cheek of a poor non-Catholic who longs for the consolation oed here by the Will of God , to pray and to work for His Church , over #000 #000000000000 ny stupid but generally-accepted calmnies against the Church . to the work . I think that Great Britain and Norway might well sign such a re lectures , often with lantern slides , and people always come to these , in Lent and the prayers for the dead in the month of to exchange prayers to-day ! The Norwegian Catholic should " pray to of Ontario affairs and functions . When most realified towards their difficult unciations from the pulpit . The flames of Hell are not put before thundering demonstrations from the pulpit . The flames of Hell are not put before ur church at Haugesund are always attentive and quiet , s to-day ? The Norwegian Catholic should pray for the dunctions . one cannot help feeling how poor and difficult in all parts of the world . The President will gladly a silent tear down the cheek of a poor non-Catholic who longs f St. Eysteins Forbund . " just as the services in Lent and the prayers for the idea and their interest is keen . But the result as the effect of seeking instruction --- Page 161 --- he little white church , and I saw the rubr glean of the sanctuary lamp within . peace and calm of San Rocco would restore the glow of health to his cheeks . when he came to me from Milan , whether he had gone to study the violin . He A tiny fountain rang a ceasefire' Souches as its spray fell with a silverv tinkle and fold you in her arms . " His eyes glanced lovely towards the corner where Id brewery , and throwing my cloak across my shoulders , sat down by the place in the dreams of an enthusiastic young Neapolitan . ' In the northern softly : " No , caro mo , it is only the wind rustling the leaves , like the lamp before the Madonna as he knelt at his morning prayers , whispering Then he closed his eyes warily . I took my snuff-box , my spectacles and me the scent of roses . A few yards beyond the little Shrine of St. Joseph lay the rosary on his well-worn beads . He loved to play on his violin those quaint Capital he had been stricken with some lung trouble , and as his father and CROSSED the room quietly and looked out of the window . aren to let in the vineyard , its green and purple clusters now a vision of emeralds and Father . " whispered a tired . weak voice . " do you're hear the vines ? " he Royal Standard ever marks the presence of Majesty he whistle of the crickets . ' not find "shadowy strains that he on the eve of the Assumption . The sky , glittering with stars , was the window to recite Matins and Lands . A. N. Wrightson . Aure Maria . ewelled robe of the Madonna . I saw the garden before me filled with dew-laden Can I do anything for you , Angelo , settle your pillow or turn down the seemed to have heard in another Verv well , ' child , go to sleep . I shall say in office at the window . learning to sustain the sorrow and pain of parting . ' Mr heart was heavy that I am an old priest now and have borne the burden of the years without its tiny ficker drew from my line a whispered prayer to the King of Love , for their boys practising for to-morrow . ' No thank you . Father . I am all right , only so tired and hot . ' searching for that melodu he could Neapolitan airs that speak to the almost heart , and enkindle in the soul longings sent over and laid my hand on his burning , throbbing brow , smoothing 00000000 ... # 00000000 ack the soft , black hair . 1940s # was , his tired brain was searching . Is that all . Father ? " continued the invalid . " I thought it might be the ight ; " for Angelo was dying . I remembered how he had appeared that day Per carita , how distracted I was that night ! Angelo's pure soul used to burn is bright to-night . Buon riposo , caro , may the God Mother protect you Angelo's roses , aglow with fireflies , and bathed in the mellow haze of an un nethvists . A grove of olives formed a dark-green and silver background for statue of Our Lady , adorned with flowers , shore in the ficker of a blue light . late . ' light ? ' No , my dear child , the choir boys are all asleep now - you know it is very world # # red round towards the form lying on the cool , white bed , and answered rere both dead . I had welcomed him , my only nephew , hoping that the ound towards the form lying on the cool , white bed , a back d hoped to make his fortune in the great world-so strange and wonderful ess of the summer night . It was about one hour before world . Even now . weak and ill as he gbit to-night . Buon riposo , caro , may the Good Moth --- Page 162 --- of flowers . Circling around the vision a group of angelic forms were " singing mearthly music . A great circle of light flashed out around the statue of the definite shape and form . As I glanced across the room to where he lay , I feared on the table beside his violin was the last , ' unfinished . ' . It was his great hear the singing ? " A look of intense eagerness darted into his shining eyes . realised ... . " the cry of a captive freed at last from the dark misery of his prison searching searching for that melody he could not find , shadowy strains that he Madonna . In the centre stood the figure of a woodrously fair Lady , with hands another note appeared , scarcely perceptible at first . It was a plaintive cry , that the songs of Seraphs were borne to earth . ' . As I listened to the sweet , chards , and it seemed as though a door had suddenly opened in Heaven and the upraised arms . " She was smiling and looking intently towards the dying rose leaves and the shrill whistling of the crickets , mingled with the soft tinkle feet . As the heart-breaking strains of " Now and at the hour of our death " eld out his wasted hand . his white fingers flashing in the moonlight . " Listen . of energy . " I shall finish my . Are Maria to-night . I have found the melody Assumption . Even now , weak and ill as he was , he tired his ferrid brain eased and fell with a sob of misery . like some poor suppliant at his Sovereign's against the bright light , and the form of the blue dravery from the sleeves of The sullen booming of the church clock rang out . It was the Feast of the I saw the graceful Lady advancing with outstretched arms , and she seemed to Dominus team . Benedicta in . The Lord is with Tree . Blessed art Thou. ... ... f falling water . I thought that his mind had begun to wonder taken by an increasing weakness . ' Old Doctor Antonio , nothing his white head , and suggestive of that ineffable harmony wherewith the human and Divine were of sadness and anxiety , how many times had he cheered me by the magic of his He drew the bow across the strings and some quavering notes came trickling I proposed him up with pillows and placed the beloved violin in his hot hands . clasp the player in a loving embrace . at hand . He was perfectly tranquil , and his eyes seemed filled with joy and ' Angels had written the opening part of his Ave Maria before he was over- " Father , please give me my violin " he explained , with a sudden display rt ! Most of all did I love to hear him play his own compositions . Ah. there to form an exquisite and ravishing harmony , surpassed by nothing on earth , Why it is my ' Ace Maria . I can hear it plainly- listen ! ' He sat up onging . I finished my Office and sat down beside him . unutterably sweet strains . I heard their voices plainly and caught the words : From the violin poured forth a new voice . The music streamed out joyous Hail , full of grace . ' for home and country . How many hours had he whilst away for me , hours gradually growing more instant until it dominated all , then for very earnestness Father" how far away the voice sounded . " are you quite sure you cannot hat I should never see him caressing his violin again . Assumption . As I counted the strokes the music and the brightness and the intermingled in Mary's Virgin womb . The note of jubilee was at its height when ambition to write an Ave Maria , and he had hoped to finish this for the mulifted in the attitude of listening . I saw distinctly the outlines of the features at last ! " THE CROSS . 154 . he whole room seemed bathed in soft light and filled with the perfume Angelo had written the opening part of his Ave Mari strains like the trembling of angels' wings . Trecoenised the familiar to have heard in another world , but which he could not crystallise into ng out , the peace and calm were broken by a note of joy and hope " Father , " how far away the voice sounded , " are you ad muttered his death-sentence . It was pneumonia , and the crisis was now raised : the or of a captive feed at last from the dark misery at his prison s exhausted by the effort . I heard nothing but the rustling of the --- Page 163 --- 1956 1600 . 1953 . 1953 . women . 1909 1906 1906 1960 1906 1940s . 1953 . 00th . only 0000 1940s . 1953 . 1909 --- Page 164 --- such only grow in the Gardens of Paradise . Our degree of suffering supported tone for them . His Chosen People snurned His blood His love His never and on the holiness of our lives , on the degree of love which we put in our everyday rise up before us souls all shining with grace and beauty who will tell us with all actions and the perfection we put in their accomplishment . Let us offer to will be our children and love God forever . We may meditate upon those words prayers that they could have made for themselves and for their children if they indispensable . It cries forever for mercy for us , and justice against us . This nothing may be wasted . Thus we shall be mystical channels through which the suffering to His Father for us and for our redemption . The Blood of Jesus is and prayers , have given us Eternal life and glory : it is your life of mortification written by her brother to Mere Marie Anse de l' Enfant Jesus , when she nd ' prayer that has snatched us from hell and taught us to love God . ' And they answering said : " His blood be upon us and upon our children " love . Then , seeing that all was of no avail , he washed his hands before the And who are our children ! All those souls whom we shall have saved for having saved were it only one little soul who will love the Heart of Jesus for all Precious Blood will flow and act in order to reach and save souls . To gain Never did a more terrible and cowardly cry arise from the depth of the pit . never have the consolation of seeing the fruits of our labours , but at the hour tremity ! Save Him a soul , save thousands of souls , all is possible . It depends had made it with an upright and loving heart . " May Thy Precious Blood fall " Amar Crucis . the souls of our brothers and sisters in the Precious Blood . In this life we shall with heroism will be our degree of love , and love and suffering buy souls who upon us and upon our children . ' Michael Pro Juarez , S. J. , Martyr in Mexico . TE can picture the scene . It has often tempted meat artists Pilata wished to move the crowd to pity and he brought forth Jesus clad in of the Saviour . After all that He had done for them , his people her death-bed in the Carmel of Lisieux : " Your suffering increases . Yes , but enkindle in my heart an impelling zeal and love . " cowardly cry arise , never a cry 0000 00000000 # which so pinned the loving Heart the love of their hearts : " We are your children ; it is you who , by your sacrifices Mais donnez moi un essor au decorante's flammes Otez moi la sante , La fortune , Thonnear Que le zele et l'amour affluent dans " man coeur . " sried out for His justice . The Heart of Jesus bled , and He offered this fresh spurned and rejected Him : : " Seigneur . atez-mai trust mois donner moi des am Never did a more terrible and Heaven we must suffer in this life . Here below there are no roses without the This Blood . 1907 08 09 a robe of derision , all covered with blood , wearing the crown of ever a cry which so tore the loving Heart of Jesus . After all that He " Lord take everything swear from me but give me souls . Take health , fortune , honour people , saving : " I am innocent of the blood of this Just Man , look you to it of death when we see God as He is an contemplate all things in Him't is our sufferings and our joys as the money that will buy him souls so that Upon Us . lesire which the Jews uttered to God would have been the most beautiful of all of death when we see God as He is contemplate all things in Him there ord . take everything away from me but give me souls . Take I # Upon Us . Jesus . The souls of poor sinners , of pagans who live in the darkness of night , rekins blood will flow and act in order to reach and save souls . To gain 1907 # # save souls . To gain ouls of poor sinners , of pagans who live in the darkn never a cry which so tore the loving Heart of Jesus . After then what a torrent of joy will food our own souls . which so tore the loving Heart of Jesus . After all that He had --- Page 165 --- I see the Chinamen , I see them , dig deeper , we shall soon reach them . away , mother dear , at the other end of this hole , far , far away , they are me . ' I must go and save their souls . ' At the age of twenty-six he digging holes in the earth . Suddenly Juste stood still . " Do not speak a word . wounds but behind you lies the salvation of the whole army . You are an children were doing , heard no more than did Christian . Then Juste smoke out : And I see them too , these poor Chinese : I see their arms stretched out mother bent down in his turn and protested that he saw nothing . Juste , still and you will see your God , the Infinite , the Eternal . " the suppliant look in their eyes , saying so expressively how they Christ for the intently said he could hear their voices . ' His mother coming to see what the invisible commander for a multitude needing your sacrifices , and when the gates of the Heavenly City are flung over before them it is at their head you will enter ligging hard , described the dress and appearance of the Chinese , and listening only four . Under the eyes of their governess , they were playing in the garden it is for you to win Heaven by a great victory . You are becoming more and " His blood be upon us and upon our children . " His blood upon us . " ECCE HOMO . " From the picture RV CISERI . he to his brother , and bending over the hole he had made he cried out : s a missionary , and when twenty-eight he died as a martyr " tretched towards me : I see their poor yellow faces , their black silky hair , and above It was in 1844 . Juste de Bretinieres was six years old , his brother cannot hear them but their voices are always ringing in my ears . Far 157 . was in 1844 . Juste de Bretinieres was six years o I entirely consecrated host . ' You are on the battlefield all covered with of the Heavenly City are funny over before them it is at their sionary , and when twenty-eight he died as a martyr --- Page 166 --- 158 --- Page 167 --- Although " Singing in the vernacular at solemn functions is forbidden " this which stood a statue of the Virgin ; when the well-known chant of the Magnificent lift their hats-men who certainly were without faith , and who probably came to amuse themselves by laughing at the pilgrims . I saw the smile of compassion piece to such a degree that the greater part of a liturgical text is sung as a solo . indeed - and in the opinion of the greatest musicians . Gregorian Chant is neither And when these crowds , after having filed through the streets , with their bands laying ... ... massed themselves together before an altar in the oven air , on could be willing to exchange all his music for the fame of having composed the chanced to be in imposing concessions consisting of many thousand persons . ... ... hat exists on earth . " Berlicz holds that : " Nothing in music could be com- never grows stale , as if Time had no power over it . " great means of giving praise to God . " His oral qui bene cantat . " dry nor unusual . Halery says that it is " the most beautiful religious melody public worship . She recommends the Classical Polyphony of the 16th century sared with the effect of the Gregorian Dies Irue , " and " Mozart once found in their highest degree in the Gregorian Chant , which the Church regards aging is not completely excluded . Yet " it should not predominate in any reasants and mountaineers , I felt as though transported from this world . die , on their lips ; I saw tears come into their eyes , and I saw them , dominated rule does not apply to Extra-liturgical music , that is , music that is intended for as it were by some secret , irresistible force , go down on their knees amongst Mass ; and after the Offertorv has been sung . the choir may sing a short motet Gregorian Preface . Even Gervaert , who called into question the authenticity the people and pray with them . ' and the Te Deum burst forth like thunder from the throats of those strong functions other than the Mass or Divine Office . If custom permits it , " a motet Nevertheless , the Church does not wish to exclude all music except Gregorian of Gregorian Chant , says that " the chief characteristic of the Chant is that it that is adequate to the needs of all peoples , all countries and all ages , and If some non-Catholics , then , see so much beauty in Gregorian Chant , to popular use . " cymbals is strictly forbidden . If music then has that power , its importance in the Church must be great saw then , certain men who were standing , looking on , almost unconsciously I honour of the Blessed Sacrament may be sung after the Benedictus at a High Although choral singing is the accepted method of the Church , yet solo specially offered every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as in Mgr. Bonomelli , Bishop of Cremona , in Italy , writes : " Occasionally nant , from the Liturgy , nor does she discourage the use of modern music in All the promoters and supporters of this Magazine particicate in the benefits of 434 Masses atholics should see more . We should love the music of the Church , for it is a the text of which has been approved by the Church . " In the Motor Proprio on Sacred Music we find these qualities " are to be combining simplicity with artistic perfection . " The playing of a band , a pianoforte or noisy instruments , such as drums or " as the supreme model of Sacred Music , and which she wishes to restore style should be one of religious gravity ; snake , yet true to its purpose : Catholic . Spiritual Privileges . and the use of modern compositions provided " they are not in any way profan and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . church music . 000000000000 # 00000000 Music is often the means of the conversion of many ; . In the same preface the qualities of liturgical Music are mentioned . and do not contain melodies used in the theatre . " of Gregorian Chant , says that " the chief characteristic and the use of modern compositions provided " they are not in an 159 . mbining simplicity with artistic perfection . " what these our- If some non-Catholics , then , see so much beauty ; --- Page 168 --- A.D. 395 , she secured it and brought it away with her , and presented it to her . but they required all their own strength for themselves : and surely the Calvary , and gambled for and won by a soldier who nailed Him to the Cross . noticed them . unless perhaps Our Blessed Lady , who as she suffered with her His garments , and they made four parts , to every soldier a part " ( four soldiers wer' went after the soldier who had won it . But it is more likely that she sent without seam . woven from the top throughout . They said then one to another - immense pilgrimages from all parts of the world . During the Holy Year , 1933-34 . Mother of such a Son had power to suffer and endure , and had reserves of The minute care and touching concern with which St. John writes about Iathedral of Thiers ( now Treves ) , where it has been preserved ever since . be much use to a soldier except to sell . At any rate and somehow , it was wives us the details : " The soldiers therefore when they had crucified Him , took Brave , gentle , strong Mother that Mary was , she had thrown back her veil , hat Mary Magdalen in her love and ardent energy , when the Resurrection was sacrifice of her Son . John stood ready to support her ... she needed him not . immediately after Jesus was nailed to the Cross the two thieves were also St. John , in his Gospel , lays much stress on the division of the garments , hat coat , and was so awe-stricken at the sacrifice of the soldiers casting lots racified ; but though they might shiver the air with screams of pain , no one St. John was so intimate with Jesus , that he knew that seamless garment . Magdalen , Mary of Cleophas , Salome , and other faithful women were around ecovered and taken care of : for when St. Helena visited Jerusalem about them now , as in their babyhood when they cried " mother present to circumstances of the Passion and consequences . ver two millionblems among them some of our readers saw and venerated silent Son , might war for these wretched who had no mother present to so the ' Let us not cut it , but let us cast lots for it , whose it shall be ' res of Jesus , and began to divide His garments . St. John , who witnessed this , is Coat , suggests the likelihood that he assisted in its recovery . It is possible XXXII . Jesus sees His Garments Divided by the Soldiers . The four soldier executioners now sat down at the foot of the Cross , under the Our Lady's own hands . The affectionate St. John had such reverence for the wisdom of God . " en to the details of its weaving , which St. Augustine says was the work of this garment woven by our Blessed Lady and worn by Jesus on the journey to or it , that he explains : " The soldiers indeed did these things 23-24 ) . Christist . section of The Cross . the power of God and I. Cor. I. 25 . NOTE-These two bases , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the ad been detailed to carry out the actual crucifixion ) . " Now the coat was Crucified ' d now saw and participated in the sufferings , and consented to the rede John with her well-filled purse to buy the precious Coat back . ' It would strength to assist them ; they needed her help , not she theirs them now , as in their babyhood when they cried . ary precious relic , known as the " Holy Coat of " Treves , " is the object of The Preach are called . --- Page 169 --- Margaret Brennan , John Carroll , Martin Hopkins . names of deceased . Mother M. Augustine Dillon , John Colgan , Margaret O'Toole , James Doyle , Elizabeth Wather M. Augustine Dillon , John Colgan , Margaret O'Toole , James Do THE sacred passion --- Page 170 --- Citv. Catholics who are not so privileged will sepulchre were underground in most places , and never were used as some have than this it has no historical foundation . The word quarry occurs from time and make the early Christian community live who hurried themselves in fury against her , social line would outmeasure the whole length of Italy . They are not found of persons visiting the Catacombs and waving for their deceased ones rather this short article , cannot fail to interest those early customs are revealed to us , and cannot occupy an unique place amongst her most who have or who intend visiting the Eternal explained , that these quarries were often used as an entrance to the catacombs Emperors , they awaken as no other thing can , cherished possessions . They tell a silent again for us . A study of these monuments , forbidden within the city precincts . Few exceptions are found to this law , the sons and daughters . The catacombs in Rome history of her struggles against non-Christian of course be delighted to read an account of while still in her infancy . Also some of the convinced , the Church still continued to " bind and to " loose " as authorised glory and through days of oppression . the great victories of Mother Church over those brief though it must be , within the limits of suggested , as places of worship : this idea may have developed from the sight been enlarged and enriched by her faithful were went to lay their dead . The word has a Greek origin , meaning to lay to fail " to impress us with what consistency the Church has persevered , through days of Apart from all documentary evidence of This patrimony has from time to time . and not the real burial places . The Roman Catacombs are fifty in number , monumentary evidence , to establish her just the continuity of the Church , she has also her principal one of Catholic interest is that of Saints John and Paul , on the Coelian Catacombs is the designation given to those places where the early Christians sor of an immense and rich inheritance . THE Catholic Church is the proud posses- throughout the centuries to question it . but whether they were confounded or by her Divine Founder . net glorious days of the early Church . We walk with the martyrs urch . Irrefutable as her claims are , men have been found not easily forgotten . We are carried back in spirit to the sad is a privilege and an experience Catacombs . and total length almost 600 miles , and it has been calculated if placed in a To visit the Roman Catacombs Chapel of the Popes . The Roman thin the city , because in 450 B.C. a law was enacted that semulchre Catacombs of St Callistus . sleep , compatible with the Christian conception of death . The to question it , but whether they were confounded or of the Faith : faim to be Christ's Church . Irrefutable as her claims are , men have been found --- Page 171 --- with a frenzy of hatred against Christ and his her duty to provide places where the bodies might rest to await the day of this fashion became recognised according to the law . However , in spite of the followers , led him to confiscate the Catacombs . surrounded by angels . listening to a celestial choir , planting as she plays on the esurrection . The Catacombs in the beginning were only used by the wealthy , crypts , adorned them with paintings and of the holy martyrs and their sufferings and Again , in 755 , the Christian Lombards' invaded re see her depicted by Van Eyck in beautiful garments seated at an organ , paintings and frescoes , which are many and beautiful . They easily identify in edict forbidding Christians to assemble there ; the necessity of gaining usually connected with the glory of the future life and the resurrection . but when the latter became Christians and inspired by that fraternal charity recognised by the letter . Mr. a palm and interior abounds with sights of devotion and ground of the Christians did not escape . incised verse , which he had himself composed , death . Many who died during these times of persecution asked as a special request to be admission to the cemeteries by anarries . Again , Diocletian , relics of the martyrs , which they carried off frescoes . He adorned stones and slabs with later transferred to the church built over her house . Those who have been so devotion to this saint would do well to carefully examine the print which and so saved for posterior authentic accounts When Alaric invaded Rome in 410 , the burial Pope Damasus is worthy of special men- crown ; virgins by V. and confessors by C. Rome , ransacked the Catacombs in search of tion for his work , and unremitting zeal and beneath them . The tomb of a martyr is tions , which convey to you who was buried is cemeteries . As the number of the faithful increased the Church found it experience not easily forgotten . ' Their whole As I write , my mind is occupied with the patroness of music . St. Cecilia . interest . On the slabs and stones are inscrip- flash-torch . The monuments are of the most interest to visitors , as also Marcus Aurelius . Her chaste body was at once buried in the Catacombs , and are cemeteries : " they founded amongst them " funerary associations , " and in be admitted . care for the ancient cemeteries . He restored To visit the Catacombs is a privilege and fill the actual scene of their martyrdom . The Roman law doubly provided their lives in defence of their Holy Faith . with them . laid near these holy ones who had given up aw . Valerian the Emperor confiscated the Catacombs in 257 AD and issued THE ROMAN CATACOMBS . Chapel of St. Cornelius . hat marked Christ's followers , they allowed their poorer brethren in Christ to The Christian religion was illegal , therefore it was difficult for Christians to keys . A maiden of noble birth , she suffered martyrdom during the reign of and so on . The visitor is guided through the largest to visitors red as to have St. Oecilia for their patroness in Heaven , and who have catacombs of St. Callistus , 163 . the protection of the Catacombs , firstly as private property , and secondly issues , which are many . Catacombs . The inscriptions are nd so on . The visitor is guided through the Church of to-day with the Church of the Catacombs . have cemeteries : they founded amongst them " fine --- Page 172 --- the famous statue of St. Cecilia by Maderna . Kim for all eternity . The House of Prayer Notice the Saint's fingers making the sign of the Blessed Trinity . of the Catacombs . hese are the words one might imagine Our Lord addressing to us . accompanies this sketch . Maderna fashioned this cast from the glorified body the Blessed Sacrament . suppressedness # longer able to utter words , she stretched forth her delicate hands with three When the executioner had dealt the final blow , the saint was allowed to remain could be experienced in Heaven than the return of one of these to the Church least , with this brief account . However , we can try to make others feel . as of the saint when it was returned to be transferred to its present resting-place . within our reach to live for Christ , and having lived , we may die , and enjoy God to give them the grace of His light and conversion . No greater replacement Church . We can live with " Agnes . Oecilia. Lawrence and the numberless with her great faith and devotion in the Most Blessed Trinity . So passed this pure and a safe resting-place in Me , so that you will leave My presence strengthen on the spot of execution for three days . slowly bleeding to death . When no minutes earlier than usual in order to visit Our Lord ? Ysupport him . ' So it should be a cause of shame if you disappointment by not visiting Him fingers in one extended , and one on the other , proclaiming with her last actions The invitation to visit Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is a persons tholic churches . scarcely anyone whose occupation is in the city can go to his work without soul to the abode of the Just . Mark. the Mother of our Blessed Lord , is At length we could describe the wonder of the sights of the Catacombs , but Those who visit " the Catacombs would do well in their prayers to remember does not permit , hence we will have to content ourselves , at a house of prayer . If when you are passing her run will stem in I will hose poor souls who live outside the Church , and in an essential manner to pray atholic' churches . Scarcely anyone whose occupation is in the city can go to " Mr House is a house of master . " In every terms with some another than summary assing a church . How many visit it when they pass by ? How many's Ith you : I will look with pleasure upon your visit . The business and cares of the day tween your souls and God . Just as a friend invites you to call , so On carried back again in spirit to those sorrowful yet glorious day depicted : some of the oldest paintings of the Queen of Heaven are found here . have won the crown . If we are not all called upon to die for Christ it is ack again in spirit to those sorrowful yet glorious days of in o have won the crown . If we are not all called upon to die to visit Him . His house is always open . If the friend who has invited onal matter between your souls and God . Just as a friend invites you you to call has prepared for your visit , and is waiting for you would feel ashamed to g-place in Me , so that you will leave My presence strengthened and refreshing to call has prepared for your visit , and is waiting for you you would't find a safe resting-place in Me , so that you will leave Mr. presence strengthened and refreshed epared for your visit , and is waiting for you would feel ashamed to 164 --- Page 173 --- During the last few days of term , the girls were wandering about the grounds possible , he would come to the school and preach a final sermon to the senior be leaving , some for Colleges or Universities , some to take up office training , some ' I think . " said Mary Burke . " that it was a lovely text . " O' Nursing Home when she was free to go where she liked . Mary Burke , however , A few days afterwards the old halls of St. Monica's settled down to the and class-rooms for the last time . In a few months new ones would come to He had done all things well ' - and they he went on to say that God would It was the best of all the very good sermons he has given here in St. Monica's take their places , for the life of St. Monica's and its kind knows only youth . Yes , I know its a perfectly gorgeous day to be free . But cheer up . Nurse . could have heard the remarks and comments of her girls on the final sermon . Such were the remarks that could be heard on all sides as the girls made their her brother , Fr. O'Herthy , to preach a sermon to the school-girls before for " summer holidays . in groups of three or four eagerly discussing the sermon they had just heard . broke up for the summer holidays . This sermon was especially intended for girls . So far he had never disappointed her . one is safeguarded and protected . " at the passing on of so many whom she had guided , taught , and grown to love . walked over and turned it on . a heat wave for the next fortnight . " perhaps to return home . prepare for going out . No nurse lingered round the corridors of the Bentley being free of this suit on a lovely day like this 3rd chosen on N This time of year never approached but Dr. Ignatius felt a very real regret And so they eagerly talked until the bell rang for night travers and had Some depressing sermon or Let's talk ! " he replied . Jane Fleming other-we can't listen to that . ' But a voice had cut clear and All things . sharp across the quiet room . It would have been a source of great gratification to Sister Ignatius if she var to recreation on a lovely June evening a few days before " the long break empty quietness of the summer months . Some girls had treated its corridors always be nearest to us at our weakest moment . ' Vurse Burke hurried off along the softly-carveted corridor to the staff quarters a radio " she explained . She It was customary for Sister Ignatius . the mistress of schools , to arrange for GROUP of girls came out of the convent chapel , and moving off along the senior girls those who , having completed their course at St. Monica's work " Is this your afternoon off . Nurse Burke ! Lucky you . I wouldn't mind Oh , look . Philip they've not Yes , that's what I like about it , " said Kathleen Kelly , " that feeling that being free of this spot on a lovely day like this . # How did you like Father O'Herlihv's breaking-up germ She had arranged with her brother , a very famous preacher , that always I I'm sure you'll have an equally fine afternoon . I believe London is to roast in the shady walks , broke into eager conversation . 0009999000 # # 00000000 With the characteristic disregard for discipline , which is noticeable in sol 1940s # Tizell . How did you like Father O'Herlihv's breaking-up sermon ? I thought war to recreation on a lovely June evening a few days before I'm sure you'll have an equally fine afternoon . I believe I one the senior girls those who , having completed their course at --- Page 174 --- 166 . --- Page 175 --- communicate something of its happiness to her , and she was content for a her nervousness in conversation . " She moved over to the wireless and turned it on . was not , as so many would have been , dazzled by his position and wealth . It well : He had both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak . These , my preparations for tea . As soon as they left the sunshine it seemed to Mary that confronted suddenly and vividly with her discarded beliefs . ' She had been baptised proprietress was very affable to one so generous as she knew Mr. Ross to be all the old doubts and fears came crowding back into her mind . She knew that marriage would really be no marriage at all . But then she wondered again with a divorced man without being forcibly reminded of what her position must seemed impossible for her to contemplate life without him , yet her conscience years without giving a thought to religion , she could not contemplate marriage . They came late in the evening to a lovely little wayside cottage where Philip She showed them into her little sitting-room and went off to busy herself with and marvelled at the ways of God . had she not left all that behind her ? She was very fond of Philip Ross and Philip would ask for her answer now before they started on the return journey Oh look , Philip , they've got a radio , " she explained , eager to cover up and with the severing of this last tie . Many ceased entirely to think about religion . speak to Miss Burke . Urgent business , he was informed , had called Nurse Burke good-humouredly . Just as he finished speaking , the radio gained volume , and Philip through the outskirts of London the glory of the summer day seemed any topic and was at the age to fascinate a girl in her early twenties away and it was not known when she would return . In a train speeding rapidly and reared a Catholic , and despite the fact that she had drifted along for some until she would be his wife . another voice . lary Burke heard no more . Philip , who had been busy lighting a ciraratta He could not , he decided , be selfish and demand an answer from her if she was eadache and the heat , and Philip , full of concern , drove her back to the home , among the patients . Consequently it seemed that the question of religion would on since you'll be returning there in the next hour or two , " he chaffed , Surely you don't want to listen to a wireless programme relaxed from while . Ross was a very pleasant companion . He could talk well on almost It was only with this proposal of marriage from Philip Ross that Mary was Iow that she was ready to go out she tried to forget it all . As she drove with at the mantelpiece , had not seen the extraordinary change which had come over There were no Catholics at the Bentley , and she never came in contact with any Throughout the whole three days Mary had been tormented with doubts . northwards Mary Burke sat wondering how she could so easily have forgotten , would not frame a definite yes to his proposal . But Mary was back in mind in the chapel of a convent school listening to never again trouble Mary Burke . " Mary threw her hat and gloves on the sofa and looked round the room . a voice cut sharp and clear across the quiet room : " He hath done all things to town . " We can't have that on : some decreasing sermon or other . Let's talk . " all things well . dear' breathren ... . her face . As he heard the voice on the wireless he crossed the room and turned cided they would stop and take tea . He had been there before , and th it off . not feeling well . At any rate he felt it would only be a matter of a few v She did not know how she reached London . She made some excuse of a 167 be . She was quite well-informed and knew that to her , as a Cath e following morning Philip Ross rang up the Bentley Nursing Home to northwards Mary Burke sat wondering how she could so easily --- Page 176 --- H. E. Theodore Cardinal INNITZER , will be celebrated by His Excel- On Friday , August 27th. Mass Archbishop of Vienna . lency , Mr. Cicocinani . Nuncio who is a member of the Chamber of Deputies . in the Congress deliberations will be the Abbe Berger . the famous French ex-soldie . priest post-war Austrian Republic . ' It was only about 1850 that the massive bastions of the medieval that enough , created by the great architects Fischer von Erlach and Hildelraudt , buildings , one of the most notable is the church in Chancellor Square , with the tombs of wo Federal Chancellor , Dr. Ignez Seipel and Dr. Engelbert Dollfuss . concluded at Schonbrunn with the celebration of Pontifical High Mass by H.E manesque and Gothic period , whilst the Minoriten Church is purely ' Gothic oman Empire , subsequently of the ill-started Austro-Hungarian Monarchy , and finally of public gardens - a tremendous boulevard surpassed in beauty by few other streets in the world Its unique character was primarily decided by the fact that it was the capital . First of the Holy hat Vienna attained its actual character . The majority of its palaces and churches date from ifications gave place to the Ringstrasse , with its wealth of stately building ildings and monuments of the town . The work of over a thousand reach country . On Sunday . August 29th. the Congress will be officially the creations of the baroque period at the beginning of the 18th century Innitzer , Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna . Among the notable visitors who will participate It is very fitting that this fifth annual Peace Congress should be held in ars contributed to make Vienna what it is to-day . one of the world's most beautiful cities visit VIenna to participate in the Congress are advised to co upon the results obtained by former P.A.C. Congresses and to discuss the continuation of tepoch , created by the great architects Fischer von' Erlach and Hildebra establishment Catholic capitals of Europe . VIENNA's colourful history , so rich in changes , aniel Gran , Pozzo , Rottmann and other famous artists . Of the model ace to the Ringstrasse , with its wealth of stately buildings and its extensive evublic . " It was only about 1850 that the massive bastions of the media co ceilings by Daniel Gran. Pozzo . Rottmann and other famous artist ic capitals of Europe . VIenna's colourful history , so rich in chances . mildings , one of the most notable is the church in Chancellor Square , w by the great architects Fischer von Erlach and Hildelraudt , with colourf Ienna to participate in the Congress are advised to communicate take VIENNA what it is to-day . one of the world's most beautiful cities . er was primarily decided by the fact that it was the capital , first of the its a wealth of variety . The cathedral of St. Stephen is P.A.C. Congresses and to discuss the continuation of It was however . by the creations of the baroque period at the beginning of the 18th st important Catholic canitals of Europe . Vienna's colourful history , a emendous boulevard surpassed in beauty by few other streets in the work paganda for peace in each country . On Sunday . August 29th . the Congaganda for peace postolic , and later in the day there will be a meeting of all the foreign del in the results obtained by former P.A.C. Chairresses and to discuss the listed agents : Messrs . Onabelt , 6 Rue du Conservatoire , Paris ( 9 P. A.C. Congress a 00000000000 # 00000000 --- Page 177 --- I admit that Finnigan is a bit of a liar , " said Duffy . more than a decoy to draw human mugs to his electrocuting chair , and as he nimal fit for the knacker , in front of Finnigan , and he sees two horses , is hair mixture will make hair sprout out of a limestone wall . I used four from the Stable ! he gives it a helping hand to make it so . A love of truth is one of Finnigan Yes , but Duffy likes it , and that's everything , " said Mullally . use as you'd see on a two-weeks' old baby's eyebrow . When I went safety-razor , " replied Duffy . " " Yes , " replied Moriarty . " and I've always experienced that racing informa- I don't know about his love of truth , " said Duffy , " but I know he has ell him what I thought about him he told me he couldn't guarantee more than Finnigan gets the money . ' you bet on them " replied Mori- double event " said Lenihan . " Horses always do that when and how to grow hair . ' Party . " It's a way they have ' N. U. READY . a love of money . " amateur barber being performing an operation on your countenance ? " attracts him . ' So he has , ' replied Moriarty , " and to make money , he sells you , last jump . I'd have pulled off a his information , Duffy ? " 1907 08 chins of his customers . ' the great mysteries . Place a one thousand guinea thoroughbred , and a noble tion from such a source is about as straight as a ram's horn . Do you win on ' ELL , Duffy , " said Moriarty , when the former had taken his seat at said Moriarty . ' ' ' His a way they have . ' structures their faces with a razor like a pickaxe he tells them how to grow rich 000000000000 00000000 Racehorses always do that , or something like it , when you bet on them , " " I round Finnigan a bit of a sharper . " said Mullally . " He guarantees that Straight . is one of those men who realise that truth is stranger than fiction , and , if it isn't " I wouldn't go next or near him , " said Duffy , " only for the valuable racing double event a fortnight ago , " said Lenihan . Jimmy Finnigan has been excavating on my face with a new kind of " Only that the horse went down at the last jump , I'd have pulled off a " Only that the horse fell at the an eye-brow if the lotion was improperly applied . " " Oh no , he's not . " said Moriarty . " he exasperates a little characteristics . He never wastes any . He keeps it all to himself ? ' Finnigan . " said Mullally . " is more of a ' hookie " than he " I understand , " replied Moriarty , " you get the glorious uncertainty , and Yes . " said Moriarty , " fy , " but then a sporting man does not bet for the His barber's shop , ' lined with shaving-mugs and hair restorers , is the ball-allev . " are you going in for beauty culture , or has some Sometimes , " said Duffy , " Oh no , he's not , " said Moriarty , " he exaggerates a li Yes . " said Moriaty , " he gives tips and takes them from the noses and ney . The glorious uncertainty of the sport is Racehorses always do that , or something like i " Sometimes , " said Duffy , " but then a sporting man does not bet for the " Now , said Moriarty , " what Finnigan knows about horses is to me one of lullally , " is more of a ' booklet " than he is a barber . " chief characteristics . He never wastes any . He keeps it all to himself gives me . Finniean's racing information is straight from the stable . ' more . ' His barber's shop , ' lined with shaving-migs and hair restore ere sake of making money . The glorious uncertainty of the sport is what chief characteristics . He never wastes any . He keeps it all fit , and after three weeks of rubbing it in , had as much hair under my w , said Moriarty , " what Finnigan knows about horse nu . --- Page 178 --- Straight from the stable 170 could sweeter mingling ever flow Book Rights Reserved . To cure the world's sad leprosy On tragic hearts of men below ? could holiday chrism ever lie Then that which such a union bears - The Precious Blood and Mary's Tears ? --- Page 179 --- alked to him as he tradged along by the cart's side , or perched in front , Friday . Inner mate is mackerel and food for children sent by God he poor twisted limbs . Visightly coverings , no doubt ; but , as is nearly always ut there-it doesn't do to give our friend away . He would spend the day in and Katies take up their baskets and make for the head of the " loanen " where and about the village crying his waves in his musical , stentorian tones till his Hisself . Thruppence each they are , an fine at that , an ' his six had a growing young family . " not but what the likes of very would be pollution " the children of Ireland are " clean and sweet . No one knew whether Muldooney's stock was exhausted and it was time to turn his nag's head towards the distant though the outside trapsings may be fattered and dingy . the bodies of the in these two fine lobsters , and would we give me the five shillings for me through The Passing . ontain fish only . ' The Border was not very far away , and Pat was obliging , rippled child . The sadly-pinched face smiled out over the rags which covered t gives on to the highway . Through the village streets the mighty voice is he homeward journey ; and the little one smiled and gazed up with his great alive ! " Away up in the mountains , over the bog , it rings ; and Bidd afted , and housewives wash their plates and set them ready near the door . deepest diapason . Empty ? The cart of " Herrings Alive " was never empty . ' Sure , mackerel is made entirely , ma'am . ' he would assure Mrs. In a box in front of the vehicle lay the greatest treasure he possessed - his Glory be till Heaven , ma'am , make it the dozen an ' his only 3s " Sure Father . ' His a Messed Fast day this is , amber day an all . ' Pat. knew that they would never But the Fridays in Mr. Muldooney's calendar occurred whenever he had a ONG before the fish-cart comes into sight in the most distant part of the he case with the children of the Irish poor . Its little body was spotless . For seeing ' ' His the lady we are . ' cart full of fish to dispose of . on possessed the light of reason ; for he had never spoken . But the father blue eyes . houses of the " quality K. Ross . ough he never failed to relieve him of a herring or two , because - well , because Sure , I'm after meetin' Miss Mary in the town , an ' she did me have He had several infallible ways of selling his waves . He would go to the nadin' the herrin' till per tea . " And to His Reference : the blue eyes did not open : and He was a fine . outstanding fellow . was Pat. and his cart did not always e had reason to be sorry for Pat Muldooney . of Mary Pat ings and gazed on his son . But shore road , the clarion call responds : " Herrings alive ! " Mackerel aura there's ' Harrings Alive ! " cried Mrs. Doyle , in a fidget , " 000000000000 #000000000 thought me it and be Friday was upon us again . ' he had smite on him again . Dr it would be mackerel that he would take to the doctor's back door . ought me it cud be Friday was upon us again . ' Undoubtedly Pat Muldooney had a throat of brass and a chest deep as the trembled , he drew back the cover- But Mr. Doyle's emher days did not occur quite so frequently as Pat's ; it he inhabited on the sea-shore , and to perch himself upon his e ed on the sea-shore , and to perch himself upon his empty cart . " Sure there's " Herrinos Alive . " cried Mrs. Doyle , in a fidget --- Page 180 --- 172 . --- Page 181 --- 173 . --- Page 182 --- was asleep and dreams and woke up day . and it was as good as a rest to Mary Norris . If she had been acquain- Diana was paying her patient a little worshipers among the villagers . He a sigh of content . She had had a busy talk to Mary Norris . Her very face expect I" dreamed this because the will think me crazy , no doubt , but I urprise to Diana to see , instead of the eyes . Maggie would leave the sickroom remained the angel of her health . with the " tears streaming down her of sweat standing out on her forehead . good terms by the highest in the town's he deeply-sunk eyes , and little beads usual quiet smile of welcome , tears in from my dream in a fright . ' the shore miles away , and dried , and ng ? " asked Diana , secretly against She said this so simply , calmly , that of the porch , was the Mecca of faithful dead , my father came and took him , position on the Daily Review was now while every day his mother dropped His blue-lined cradle . fixed while the at her ballotor . Peter Paul grew big and strong under and brought him up a Protestant . I sixties , with a long and deep experience thought of it has never left my mind veary heart . Therefore , it was a looking after the wants of three people seemed to emanate peace to a restless , kind face . ' There was nothing to be wondrous consolation and happiness to It is nothing really , Diana . You wonderful language which only he and Diana was shocked . she was of the male sex . while most I was dreaming of John Peter smith . Her column was spoken of in weather was good in a sunny corner thrived and grew strong and well , given his mother or his nurse a drifting into eternity before their very secret . The Editor of the Daily Review more comfortable and secure . Her from a shaded lamp cast a mellow glow Paul . I dreamed that after I was delight to her chief , Mr. Charles Arrow- since I knew I was going to die soon . " ted with the art of prayer , or known of peace , an atmosphere ripe for about the room , and there was an air aid . ' Every Friday ' morning Father beginning to talk to himself in some bright fire of driftwood . carted from at frequent intervals to be turned down people thought of her as a pleasant- for he renewed his proposal of marriage and faded just a little more . her maternal care . He had never tered from adverse winds . Diana's greatly . " Many " were under the belief Then you are not afraid of death ? " literary circles . The pictures drawn of burning now with blue and green and What on earth were you dream- quite tirelessly and efficiently . ' John That was a sore point with Diana . nursing was hers , and yet she was Every skill and care in medicine and Blandford called and performed some through green meadows , shel- her supposed appearance amused her of life . Very few were in the real Mary ? Are you're pain ? " mysterious rite which seemed to bring just as regularly by his adored , hope- One afternoon in late December , than usually coss and inviting , with a like a quiet stream flowing Diana sank into an easy chair with a million other cherubs understood . success was a never-ending source of done . for she was beyond the doctor's any prayers to say , Diana would have said them now . 1IX months went by peacefully , would gladly have proclaimed her to confidence , over all . She rose in alarm . birth . He slept and ate and now was moment's qualm since the hour of his faced , white-haired lady in the late Serial Story . visit . ' The sick room ' looked more Diana worked , and Maggie still the world as Mrs. Charles Arrowsmith , saffron flames . The soft amber light Is there anything the matter , less love . The Problem Page The Problem Page # FRANCE HAPTER VIII . The Finding of the Pearl . Finding of the Pearl . Chapter VIII . The " # FRANCES MacBRIDE --- Page 183 --- 175 . --- Page 184 --- was more to her than anything else on valued the Faith so highly that she who were of an alien persuasion . It She wanted this delightful child to be promised to rear him a Catholic , and earth . If she took the baby and stranger who was faithful , rather than was willing to entrust her child to a looked at the thin , spent features . had of smiling gently in his sleep were to allow another human being to suffer his satin-smooth skin and " they he grandfather , Mary would die content - heart she felt Mary's fears to be ground- with her . Distraught , pain-racked , firmly closed , as though saving the will persecution had become an obsession all pain forever . Was it fair " for her eloquent than any words . Deep in her coming was to bring such momentous to those of her own flesh and blood to speak had exhausted her , and as she In Maggie's little room off the kitchen less ; but the fear of her father's changes into several lives . His sleek . That night she went over the prob- stood and looked at the child whose so , when one little word would spare she would have to suffer this anxiety things that went straight to her heart . lem from every angle . Mary Norris would she do without him if she ' turned nay , utterly happy . Yet , as she had over , " she whispered . " It is a big John Peter Paul lay asleep . Diana back , closing her eyes . The effort people had become used to him ; what guarded him from his unscrupulous in her home always . Quain and its of mind until death mercifully stilled down his mother's request ? a pitiful drop at the corners , yet was decide what is best for both of us . " down and kissed her tenderly . Norris were circled by the shadow of to fight was still there . ' Diana bent her long black lashes . ' The mouth had said to Mary but a short time ago , dark head rose out of a pink shawl : Diana saw there an appeal more decision , and I must have time to " Let me have this night to think it The deep-set , sunken eyes of Mary SHE stopped suddenly and learned her ? --- Page 185 --- here asking Our Lady to help me , " and eyes shut , but her lips were moving . glad . It had been so superfluous that He is there . " Maggie's words came The ruby glam from a bowl suspended anxiety left her . ' During those days assurance of fidelity to the promise . all The bare , open landscape calmed her asleep . She was lying there with her tall candles . like sentinels on guard . heart in a swift tide . She rose and parent , yet , she felt that if she might teach John myself when he is old IN the early hours of the new-born peace to be gained by half-measures ? she lay like one drifting down a swift believe in it , or anything like that ; it things last ? The night Charles Arrow- appeared like one too tired to dispute falling asleep . The lines of pain and said , and presently , all withdrew . She fast-beating heart a little and she was from the roof before the altar . The is merely that I wish to be qualified I think it is the right one or that I back . Well . He was there now , behind pale hue of the marble background . peacefully , without a struggle , like one pered her patient . " " I have been lying pulled aside the curtains : she looked There was something regal , impressive , funeral day , six stalwart villagers fore the frail coffin on their shoulders to instruction in your Faith not because paused at the door for a last look . welfare and leaving his teaching in the Mary Norris looked at her for a long this Faith . learn it . know it intimately matter over very carefully , and I will the white hair over her temples . she felt the blood recede from her instruction in the Faith so that I can had so often prophesied , she died hands , left her face with an astonish- bejewelled meadows under the moon . presently , the high tide was in . at the cold whiteness of the frost- the anxiety and possible suffering she moment her breath had been taken enough . I wouldn't dare leave it to thought , so overwhelming , that for a ingly youthful look . if one did not see answer . Oh , it's wonderful ! May God end , and on the evening preceding the you come along to-night with your sacrifice of her freedom . Suddenly , to teach John when the time comes . " Father Blandford was with her to the and the coffin , about which stood six in the sight . The darkened ' church . ' before the altar ; some prayers were care , smoothed now by Death's kind smith had asked her to marry him and his last despairing crime . She was and there was a string of beads twined the village church . Diana , following , Oh , I knew you would ! " this- would endure , all this was to stone for the matter with Diana ; and with the If she took John , it would mean the she could claim kinship with ordinary use in looking after the child's material by heart before she could transmit it Diana felt hot tears sting her own eyes . happy men and women . Was this do what you want . I shall ask for It is only fair to tell you , although , " year , Mary Norris died . As she moment , but she did not speak . She not responsible for the sins of her Catholic religion to others . When had she thought of these among her fingers . a high tide to bear it out to sea ; and her father's weakness and defection child , the care of his faith and morals , Norris was there in her coffin at His and she had refused . It was suddenly went on Diana . " that I am asking for bless you , Diana ! to another . that little golden door , and Mary and into the sickroom . Mary was not No. She saw that , too . There was no Norris' face was like the bloom on a atone for his suicide a peace would said Diana . " I have thought the newly-opened rose . Looking at her , vet noiseless stream that awaited but saw they laid the coffin on trestles . The Problem page The radiance that swept across Mary On an impulse , she went downstairs " I could not wait until morning , " clear as noondav . The burden of this come upon her heart-that once more Sacrifice ... . Preparation ... Stone- another . ' away . 177 . ment . ment . . --- Page 186 --- 178 --- Page 187 --- in acknowledgment of God's great Gift-and with the hope of starting a widespread cam- the priest to inspire them to show the honour then to see them fail even to move in their Why , oh why , do people persist in blocking them-they know not " what they do . " It is leading Catholic periodicals , with the hope in this respect : others . unfortunately are readers of this letter to pass on in a more eloquent manner my sincere plea for greater for their neighbour on any other occasion . altar-rails after Communion ? seats for the returning communicant makes the aisles , and in filling the seats to the utter that our people will overcome one of their disregard of a person returning from the Elevation , to watch them strike their breasts the reverse . May God inspire some of the uttering a sincere prayer : " Father , forgive reverence for the Sacred Host in His living most thoughtless irreverences . and reverence that is due on such occasions . All that is needed is a stirring sermon from paign for reverence for our Sacramental Lord one almost shriek with horror . Surely com- To see our Catholic people bow at the mon courtesy would make them step aside Dublin , 10th July , 1937 . that I am addressing myself to some of our Some congregations are models of decorum ( Miss ) A. E.M. tabernacles . Dear Rev. Father , For many a day I have found myself ( Name and address enclosed ) a idea run movement . the poor in the infirmary has done a great deal of good , thanks to you and other bene- The distribution of this literature amongst This Union has received the full approval of His Grace the Archbishop of Westminster has a great effect upon them . The stories reading of good literature , such as The Cross Again thanking you for your very generations bers of The Cross which you so kindly sent us . during their leisure time , and the constant and of His Lordship the Bishop of North- and topical articles in The Cross render it factors . The patients have little else to read O.P. , Blackfriars School , Laxton , Stamford . Sincerely yours , No. 6 Ward , James's Street . Dublin . a general favourite . 26th June , 1937 ( We are deeply grateful for the back num- St. Vincent de Paul Society , gift . ampton . names on a postcard to : Fr. Gerald Vann , Dear Rev. Father , William A. Ryan . Post Bag A word of thanks . --- Page 188 --- of all subject to her . Historically , all nations to rebuke John's pride in claiming a title to of jurisdiction that she has from God to et no man out asunder " ( Matt . XIX. 6 ) . preserve and to promote the temporal welfare began to use the title " Occumenical . " which Only legitimate superiors , such as parents . invalidating impediment was present at neans universal . This prompted St. Gregory 590 ) the Patriarch of Constantinople , John , which he had no right . In a letter to John the Roman Rota has never granted permission quickly restored it to their list of penalties to the civil Government through the power serious consequence . private affairs of others . Letters , usually . earned is an added fault , which may be of have agreed that there are crimes sufficiently o a party to a valid marriage to put away Answers to our What , therefore , God had joined together . the Pope's title . sontificate of St. Gregory the Great ( A.D. nations have felt that the common wall could fod and the Church , in direct opposition and readers' queries . ontradiation to the divine prohibition : citizens . This power of life and death comes and unjust , unless prompted by the gravest grave to demand the punishment of sentence nay pressure permission to inquire into the he moment of marriage , preventing the have , at different times , abolished this extreme Without permission . it is wrong to do so . form of punishment , ' have , often enough , sonal . To provide such affairs is dishonest of this God-given right . Indeed nations that to death . Historically . it seems that all is partner and marry another . Rather than for crime . ment ? " " Justice " ( Dublin ) " " Curious " ( Co. Cork ) . capital punishment . be adequately protected only by the exercise ledare the valid marriage of King Henry VIII Is it wrong to read another person's letters ? reading letters . contain matters which are private and per- State has the power and the right to put to ris own and pull almost all of England with dignity to the See of Rome . During the I would be pleased to know the ariain of the of reasons . ' To divulge what has thus been such penalty is necessary to preserve the State " or to guarantee the welfare of the narriages which may be true and valid before of England null and void , the Catholic Church saw the English monarch set up a church of death those convicted of serious crimes , when outract from ever coming into existence . The See of Constantinople was second in God . " " J. F. ( Belfast ) . Does the Church anymore of capital punish- Civil courts attempt to declare dissolved The Catholic Church teaches that the civil Pope's title : " Servant of the Servants of I knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . tim . d knowledge . " - x : --- Page 189 --- Redeemer was hypothetically necessary . We edeemed mankind . Redemption by the Cross reparation of sin , consequently , must come another make separation for that sin by doing repented of we must again distinguish between to a Person of infinite majesty . The adequate to this effect in particular dioceses . ' However . infinitude about it , insofar as it is an insult necessary . A prayer , or a tear offered on punishment can be satisfied for by the prayers The Passion of Christ . lignity of the person offended : the perfection sufferings of His Passion were not strictly was not strictly necessary , but that He used it confession before marriage . " schalf of the sins of the world would have and good works of the living in favour of temporal punishment , of forgiven sin must human race by an act of His Will . He could humans . But supposing that He demanded necessary . God might have pardoned the nothing could be done . But if the sin were said for that soul ? " Much Worried " ( Dub- measure the quality of an offence from the in equality between the offence and its It is necessary to distinguish . If the sin spiritual questions . God should become Man , even then the awful the guilt of the sin in conscience and the of the atonement from the person who offers have accepted the atonement offered by great mercy of God . reparation , " the interposition of a Divine be undergone in Purgatory . " This temporal prescribing this , though there may be laws good works , saying prayers and having Masses were grave and " unrepented of before death , marriage ? W.O.R. ( Co. Tyrone ) . punishment of the sin . The penalty . or the deceased . from a Person also of infinite dignity , in order since marriage is a Sacrament of the living . it should be received in a state of grace . The Is it correct to say that the Passion of Christ Seventh Commandment on his soul . could making preparation . state of grace . to equal the offence . But supposing that reparation . Sin. therefore , has a kind of marry should confess if they are not in a sinner when you offer your prayers for the successors . both the heinousness of sin and the exceeding If one should die with a sin against the latter obligation demands that those about to ( I ) Is it necessary to specify some particular Paddy " (00 . Dublin ) . Is it necessary to do to Confession before # a means of showing # is love for our souls ? - was the more conspicuous because it showed There is no general law of the Church Christ's ' sufferings were not absolutely 1907 1908 lin ) . our question box --- Page 190 --- the way of any man to God : to show that of the Crucified ) typified the uplifting of our perfect in the onset of contemplation . The possessed by Francis , was the ordinary pro- of mind . ' Those who will do this must not Bonaventure's prologue , which contains sound It is an analysis of the spiritual life . as the six degrees of illumination which , beginning then time has surely proved its worth by I will conclude with a quotation from St. saying , truth more than elegance of style . achievement . To make the way of Francis , exercise of the affections more than erudition which for so long a time has been the Fran- hurry lightly over the pages but must slowly the extraordinary thing called sanctity . as practical advice that must guide all our Francis ( of the six-winged Seraph in the Image critics , but to " the lovers of Divine Wisdom Saint offers his " " Specialations " as he calls presses forward to the fuller union with God . them , not to the philosopher or the theological plation . If its message has withstood the rences in two books by St. Thomas gress of a six-step journey to God , was St. spiritual reading : " I entreat my readers treatise on the workings of the soul as it mind under the influence of grace . and hv and to those inflated with the desire thereof It does seem strange to be reviewing a book which is already seven hundred years old and father in contemplation ... " symbolised the book of sanctity in the Franciscan mode . set to work and deeply ponder over their the practice of prayer , feels its way from the Aquinas . Translated by Fr. Laurence has given us in its first English translation . that they will regard the intention of the writer more than his work , the meaning of Shapcote , O.P. London's Burns . Oates THREE GREATEST PLAYERS-Confe- with created things . lead up even to God , what is said more than the manner of its spiritual " do's " and " don't's . " but a profound and who wish to go apart in order to taste changes of seven centuries and been the hand- Bonaventure's aim . " It occurred to me " ciscan guide to the soul's progress in contem- St. Bonaventure . of the Seraphic Doctor , which Father James and magnify and appreciate God . " Let those to whom there is no access save through the THE FRANCISCAN VISION-Translation of he writes " that the vision vouchsafed to St. Crucified . " It is not a practical book of Deum . By Mr. James , O.M.Cap. Lon- with such desire read and re-read this book rary of St. Bonaventure . These two books Pp. 73 . Price 2s. 6d. less perfect knowledge of God to the more St. Bonaventure's Interarium Mentis in and Washbourne . Pp. 89 in each . ' Price THE Commandments of God and the don : Burns . Oates and Washbourne . St. Thomas Aquinas . 10011 . St. Thomas was the friend and contempto- 2s. 6d. each . content . ' --- Page 191 --- great friends . I think you will enjoy entering telling of the fine time they had at the Sports . brief of Our Lady of Sorrows , by practising and of how they all had an ice cream " for overwhelmed with joy at the thought of the to # of the little patients with happiness . Peter as they can into the Guild of St. Gabriel . ey will endeavour to bring as many new ful list of wild flowers Peter sends . He knows welcome they have in store . What a wonder- HIRRILL , the ambassador from Ward 6 . It for our competitions . ' NORNA ' DEVEY is s of purity , charity and truth , and by living id girls under 19 years of age . nothing . " Don't you wish you had been ay of him who is to be their model and their St. Gerard's Hospital and filling the hearts remember us all at the Shrine of Our Lady . ary Circle for Young Readers . Perhaps some day she will come to knock . Eric Cave . You and Peter seem to be Francis will be watching out for Father all your hearts . ' Do write often , Jean , ' like a there ? ' I am sure the little black boy won members will be expected to spread devotion . and the Guild . Such a delightfully newsr 3 ) Put your name , address and age on the going to Lourdes soon . I hope she will 2 ) A Badge of St. Gabriel will be awarded to " Loving Pet . " Welcome to our corner , the names of no less than one hundred and six enthusiastic over being a member of our Guild . I do hope she gets her heart's wish Winnie Moorehouse has gone home . I letter as I have received from Jean Richards delightful invitations to Francis , who is one day-a prize from St. Gabriel's Guild . hope she will still continue to write to Francis conducted by Francis . species . I am greatly charmed with SHOHA Rules of the Guild . Johnstone's little letter giving me all the composition Paper ; enclose the Guild Couvon . note to Francis , apart from their competition news of the Coleshill doings . Sheila will be Swales and Margaret Ridley write two or " The Cross . ' 1 Newcomers will release write a personal paper , asking for admission to the Guild . important . each member who enrolls . Five new members . of St. Gabriel , THE CROSS , Mount Argus , ' Dublin . and see that the correct amount of postage is Guild of St. Gabriel is a literary circle : open ( 4 ) Address your letters to : " Francis . " Guild St. Gabriel inform Guild of St. Gabriel is a literary paid . --- Page 192 --- you in every difficulty . He is truly a wonder- forget to pray for her . " Sheila will be grateful of negroes came to bring luggage from the says : " Sheila McAndrew must be proud a pleasure . Mary . It is a pity you could not studied and meditated upon . God bless their ary chapel on the liner . One morning early who has reached Africa . " Her sea voyage each , smiled up at the crew . This , my sister she heard Mass every morning in the tempo- three companions were on deck . a boat full the missionary fields of Africa . I will not very beautiful , and delights to listen to the liner , the negroes , with their sparkling white of his own dear Guild . Mary Muddoon holiday time . She has news of her sister . Erleen O'Dea , and he will not fail to help I am sure you would all like to see ten little Lady must surely bless those boys who praise to lead many souls to God . ' Your letters are Mary finds so much food for thought in the She thinks St. Patrick's Cathedral , Armagh , Pretoria . ' When the boat was leaving the enjoying a lovely holiday in the green glens across was very pleasant . " says Mary . " and said , was her first real glimpse of Africa . " to Mary for her kind thought for the dear share Danny's holiday . Prav to St. Gabriel . author with length of days , and spare him her" Son in such a good way . " I am glad to have a sister doing great work for God in Roseberry , Newbridge , Co. Kildare . worker , and is especially kind to the members . it was still quite dark-when she and her find his friend some day . ' John's essay is John Cowley for his letter . I hope he will awarded to Margaret Lycerr . 174" Cottage , in The Cross . They are well worthy of being fine" articles on the Passion of Jesus Christ McAndrew , is revelling in the delights of lifts her heavenwards and she believes " Our ery good , indeed , and he has an eye for the In the competition for the best essay on " The Cornfields of August " the prize is my little friends . Mary O'Sullivan is of old Donegal . ' Thanks for nice letter , Mary . a glimpse of Africa . beautiful in nature . A long letter from THE AWARDS . boys' choir there . Their beautiful singing GBIFEREFORD one in exile . Mary Muddoon , a sincere lover of St. igger boys all in a row . Many thanks to Our faithful little member , Mary Gabriel's Guild , makes interesting reading . 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Possibly some of them read THE to this month we are going to point out just a few practical ways in which ill confer a favour upon them and upon us by this simple service . throughout the country . Possibly some of them read THE CROSS already s : and just a little practical help from you personally will enable us to work . We have abundant proof that THE CROSS is securely establish n , what about introducing your friends to THE CROSS ! Many new readers f that THE CROSS is securely established in the good-will --- Page 196 --- are silent with regard to Japanese aggression . And those who denounced destroy at Freiburg and Rottenburg : attempts on the life of Cardinal Catholic nor Protestant . My sole religion is Germany ! " Here surely is the he young are taught in the Hitler Youth Movement . Here is the declaration Ellen Wilkinson , M.P. and the doughty Mr. James Maston , M. day demonstration , when he proceeded to elaborate his plan : " We proceed unxious conferences are held by representatives of the Great Powers to devise ould put a speedy stop to Japan's imperialist dreams , but mutual jealous , and and that holds good above all for the Churches ! " So smoke Herr Hitler at a Tahmir of Japan's invaders . And whilst the rising tide of battle mounts still higher suspicion renders such concerted action impossible . Chinese troops , snurred on apotheosis of the State in the ultimate degree . The Catholic Hierarchy , as of this swing of hatred against Christianity - and especially against the Catholic franco's bombers " and sued to the rescue of the " Basare babies " ( I Paulhaber : demolition of a Corpus Christi altar at Fichstatt and the des which is sweeping the country like a plaque ? The Pone has issued salemn ver-increasing pressure brought to bear upon the faithful . forces-but without some form of intervention her cause seems lost . ' It is noteworthy that the voices which called landly for " sanctions " against Italy the boom of heavy artillery and the devastating explosion They shall not escape us : then must join the Party the SIA the SIRO" church . They have advanced concrete examples to support their idea , crucifies or an announcement that sundry Anglican deans have ' sailed for ' Shanghai to the bombs from Japanese air armadas . We are eagerly scanning the papers Almighty , whose arm , even to-day is not shortened ! " Napoleon laughed at of Balour von Schirach at Frankfort : " I confess openly that I am neither warning to Germany : " If , through no fault of ours . Peace is not to come - Editorial Notes . and educate them as new Germans from the age of ten until they are eighteen . which has heard once more the sharp rattle of machine-guns . crack German-trained divisions against the advance-guard politeness would prove unequal to such a strain ; " Nevertheless . Over Chiang-Kai-Shek . leading militarist in China , has thrown his in these countries to realise the effect of this ceaseless and down the programme which they seek to enforce . " I cannot Issue Joined . to tell the Japanese what they think of it . But perhaps proverbial Oriental the Catholic Church in Germany may be said with truth to be Northern Provinces interest was quickly diverted to Shanghai , in the throes of persecution . ' It is very difficult for people hat the German people's authority should be menace from any quarter : THE focus of world-attention has been sharply fixed upon the Far East since between ( of war between Japan and China . From Peiping and the Broodsted is not an essential element to persecution : and since this element me means of escape from the political morass . Concerted action by the Powers f a new church at Wandletzee . ' Where will be the end of this neo- Persecution . China and Japan . investigate the affair . We await the departure of the Duchess of Atholl . Miss gically and almost brutally . ' For we shall take away their children to train in Germany . of the Church politeness would prove unequal to such a strain ! of bombs which rain down swift death from the sky . General spear moved to the same extent by the fate of helpless Chinese children under alone is lacking , The German authorities have not minced their words in laying formations or else go into our factories and offices . " As a specimen of wh Japan's invaders . And whilst the rising tide of battle mounts still higher to colour by the courage of desperation , will take a heavy toll of the the new outbreak . then the Church of God will maintain her rights and liberty in the name s . And whilst the rising tide of battle mounts still higher smen for the faithful have protested again and again at the visible fruits investigate the affair . We await the departure of the Du" --- Page 197 --- Bishops are careful to point out that " the movement did not start until its leaders had previously warned the public authorities that they had to adopt from the clergyy . because the latter were mainly recruited from the upper classes . subjects in the religious and moral order had exposed the of the Journal , a well-informed journalist , states that already 15,000 Frenchmen six belonged to the nobility , 115 to the wealthier classes , and 7,208 to the poor his studiously impartial summary and praiseworthy recital of facts to the attention See the facts . In 1935 , the total number of seminarists was 7,401 . " tactical advantage , in spite of lavish help in men and munitions from French hem the inasonable logic of facts . It was said that the people were severed has been contributed to the Observer by Mr. F. Yeats-Brown . We recommend force : that powers , alien to the authority assumed to be legitimate , decided to upset Valencia . ' The plain fact remains that not one single victory has been registered and Russian sources , in spite of the fact that they held nearly three-quarters whatever legal means " they could to oppose the impending Marxist revolution - and their warning remained unanswered . " Dealing with some of the many by the Red armies after more than twelve months of war . In spite of every pressure of the Nationalist forces . If propaganda could have of victory have gone to him . A very interesting survey of the Spanish situation f. Yeats-Brown is worthy of study by some of those arm-chair critics who seek recruited across the French frontier , amounts to 75,000 fighting men . Mr. Helsey or about 4 per cent. Against this the Red International Brigade , mostly very existence of public welfare to gravest danger , and thus to instruct the plain people of Ireland on the rights and wrongs of the Spanish defeat . In every engagement the initiative rested with Franco , and the spoils knowledge of the truth . It is a duty which you owe to the Church " and to have fallen in the Communist cause in Spain . The conclusion reached by Mr. he was told that out of some 700,000 men under arms , about 30,000 are foreigners be available . Get it ; read it ; study it ; circulate it - and use it to spread conscience felt that to save order and peace , the only recourse left open was to of our readers . Regarding the proportion of foreigners in the Nationalist Army Hierarchy dealing with the Civil War . Signed by two Cardinals , six Archbishops to wrote the Pastoral : " as all legal means had been exhausted . the national account of the facts which led to the outbreak of the Civil War . Five years of persistent provocation against Spanish that Franco's movement is rooted deeply in the hearts of the people and their allies threatens to become a rout under the relentless But Franco's men are too busy consolidating their advances to waste time and breath in denying the paper-victories so civilisation . troops on the Basque Front is sweeping all before it . The retreat of the Reds Spanish Bishops' ir humble classes . An official English translation of the Pastoral will shortly We direct our readers' special attention to the Joint Pastoral of the Spanish Adolf Hitler ! After Bilbao Santander ! The vigorous offensive by General Francis e established order and forcibly to implant Communism . " Moreover , the joint . such a threat , but lived to see it realised . So too did Bismarck . And sadcast in spacious " official " statements from Madrid and won the war , the Reds would already have proved victorious . " I do not think that any sane person who saw I saw could doubt and thirty-five Bishops , the Pastoral gives a straightforward editorial notes . ns levied against the Church in Spain . the Joint Pastoral opposes to Pastoral . of Spain at the commencement of hostilities , the Reds have suffered defeat after his . Franco pursues . .187 After Bilbao-Santander ! Hierarchy dealing al : " as all legal means had been exhausted , the national of the Journal , a well informed journalist states that already 15,000 Frenchmen Winning Way . --- Page 198 --- client . Then he couldn't find any more , and his income looked like slump register . He knew all about old ink and old parchment , and how to make it in modern-day England . Here was a professional generalogist searching for an client was pleased . For a time . Then it came that somebody compared the in the Bishop's Courts . Jack of knowledge of this fact once led to an odd trial modern Somerset House you'd have to hunt for your Wills in the different England long after the " Reformation , " and it was not abolished until the 1800's , intomatically a Peer , a " Lord Spiritual , " and he sat in the English House of inspired in pre-Reformation days by the Catholic Cardinal Wolsev , every parish lady ; whereupon it occurred to him to take a page of an ancient parish Principal person of his parish . You will probably find his old registers of faked register with the Bishop's Transcript , and of course the fraud came out . you want . ' There are the Bishop's Transcripts . By an English Act of Parliament my life reading the things . Old Wills , I mean , and before the days of London's got to hunt them up not in Somerset House but in the Parish Registers . Ever ; for their Bees ; they would have ecclesiastical lawyers who were called " proctors . ' they have got burned or lost you have still another chance of finding the entry Vills could be interesting ! But they can ; I know , because I spent years of have to go and look for it in one of the old Bishops' Probate Courts . parish was its own Court of Registry for that particular nurse , and while The answer is that they can be enormously interested providing they and Wills would be proved in their Diocesan Courts . ' This system ' lasted in meaning , the original " parson " was just the parish priest , the " persona " or though the subject sounded as dry as dust , quite a number of people seemed enthusiast's pedigree and taking so many hundreds " a year out of his wealthy only they used to be " Baptisms , Marriages , and Burials , " and before 18 We have seen how he ran his own Courts of Registry , but besides this he was Even to-day if you want to find a Will proved in the 1700's or earlier , you had its conditions would very largely ( though not entirely ) apply also to use remember that the " Church of England " was once the Catholic Church and when the State took the thing over and started registration at Somerset House . What made me think of it was a " Talk " I gave on the London B.B. interested , and wrote in to say so . ' You wouldn't suppose , would , win that old nowadays we Catholics usually speak of the " parson " with a distinctly Protestant take any friendly interest in an article on the English Protestant Church ? My Lord the Bishop of ancient times had of course an enormous secular power . things John Gibbons has some- thing to say . You will enjoy this John Gibbons The client looked a fool , and the over-clever one went to prison . excursion into the byeways of IAN the readers of an Irish Catholic magazine he reasonably expected to old Wills . Benefit of Clergy priest had to make a copy of his Register and send it in once a year to be filed Peculiar Courts about all these Births , Marriages and Deaths , Cardinals and Chantru Priests , Old Church 000 00000000 # Diocesan Registries . Pre-Reformation Bishops very largely ran the law-court book all right ; he faked exactly the baptismal entry that was wanted , and ptisms , Marriages , and Burials in excellent order ; but even if in the centuries It was just the same with what we now call " Births , Marriages , and D history . ancient Catholic Church in Ireland . What made me think of it was a " Talk " I gave on the London B.B. 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 look all right : he talked exactly the baptismal entry that was wanted , and the 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 history # # newest in an article on the English Protestant Church ? Dioesan Registries . Pre-Reformation Bishops very largely run the law-courts --- Page 199 --- Archbishop of York is only " Primate of England . " It sounds very absurd and from Scottish raids . If you gave command to one of the great secular barons you'll find exactly the same thing for the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin . an English Protestant Church may have a clergyman who is a Rector , or it may hen ; this was the Catholic Church in England , not the State " Established Church of England . " So you might find English or Irish Bishops all over the near Scotland to be healthy ; you'd want an army there to protect England Bishops of Winchester , and Elvis Place would be for the Bishops of Elvis , and so bishop of Canterbury still styles himself " Primate of All England , " while the Then possibly another oddity of medieval England was that the old Archbishop appoint its own parish priest . But when the Abbey properties fell into lay hands , orth . " With medieval roads and a journey that might take weeks from the rally , to have an Englishman in England or an Irishman in Ireland , but it only have a Vicar , the " rector " in the latter case being a layman . Kingdom of its own , and you made the Bishop of Durham a " Prince-Bishop taking the rectorial titles . But sometimes that country parish church might You therefore made Durham what was called a " Palatinate , " really a little the clergy-man . It would originally belong to the Abbey , which would naturally couldn't always be done , and anyway they all owed allegiance to Rome . Even Now let us glance at the finances of the thing , and that too gave some oddities belong to a monastery , say an Abbey or a Priory : it might be a long way Government , and so he might be the equivalent of a modern Lord of the work , and he would be the Vicar , serving the church " vicariously " or in to our system and even to our ecclesiastical titles . Let us take the very simplest appeared , and their properties went to the King's courtiers or to his favourites or to any rich merchant who chose to bid for them in the hope of a profit . With ort of parish with one priest . He was the Rector , the Ruler , and he lived by illogical , of course , but if you look at your own modern-day Catholic Ireland paid him by the Abbey . ' It all worked out perfectly simply and logically " just fell ecclesiastically under the Diocese of Drontheim in Norway ! It was originally church every week . The Abbot would then appoint a special priest to do that the Archbishops with very jealously-guarded powers and privileges . The Arch- day English Isle of Man once belonged to secular Scotland , and at the same time the French Bishop of Coutances . It would not , of course , seem quite as odd of the monks . The rectorial tithes would go to the Abbey as the nominal quite often , too , the medieval Bishop would have some high secular post in the Prince Bishop , " and so for instance let's look at Durham . Well , it was too lormandy . It was all part and parcel of the Catholic Church . Vinchester House would be on the site of the ancient London Palace of the rector . " and the Vicar would have to live on minor titles or on some stipend ere was a nasty risk of his turning into a minor king and challenging the throne . nobleman or merchant whose sole interest in the parish was in his titles . So so long as ' the Church was Catholic . conquered by the Norsemen , you see . And once the Channel Islands came under the properties went the rectorial tithes . and so you got the " IAV Rector . continent , and foreign Bishops in England or Ireland . It would be best nat- But with the " Reformation " came chaos . The Ahhevs in England dis- imiralty , or he might be Chancellor of the Exchequer . He might even be a ices . " the Bishop to attend parliament would have to have a London house . scandal came with the "advowson " or advocated , the right of appointing claimed jurisdiction over the indignant Scots . Against that , the present- ards . If you look round modern London , you can still see traces of the thing : with powers to raise an army to keep the Scots away . And of course there were and with medieval roads it would be impossible for the monks to serve that our Canterbury Cathedral was built with stone shipped from 0 You therefore made Durham what was called a ' Palatinate . ' really a little # W.W. now an Englishman in England or an Irishman in Ireland , but it Archbishop of York is only # Private of England . It sounds very absurd and Archbishop of York is only " Primate of England . " It sounds very absurd and v Cathedral was built with stone shipped from Caen in French stops of Winterial and Elvis Place would be for the Bishops of Britain and he properties went the rectorial tithes . and so you got the " lav rector . " --- Page 200 --- 190 --- Page 201 --- a " Pecular " ! Well , we mentioned the Bishop of Elvis Palace in London . go and look at them and find them very cute and quaint . ' Cardinals , again ! must live , and so they'll mostly be ' country rectors of well-endowed parishes in the cathedral county . They'll take it in turns to do cathedral duty , and for Protestant England he is probably an elderly and distinguished scholar with a notice that it isn't straight . Those medieval cathedrals were absolute masses that's a little territory of its own . The two or three public-houses round Fly the entrance to Elvis Place you'll see a watch-box , and at night there's a watch totally unangelic voice . There will be so many cathedral canons , and most eared slightly on the Cross , so the cathedral choir will be slightly out of the Cambridgeshire magistrates . Those would be medieval inns for the benefit of You think of a Cardinal , don't you , as a Cardinal Archbishop ? But the word straight line . " Then our cathedral will have a dean and a presenter and a perhaps three months of the year the clergyman will leave his parish to a curate Diocesan Court : it might have been proved in a ' Pecular Court . " What he cannot be got rid of until practical death ; he may neglect his parish , he Cambridgeshire seventy miles away , and they are still technically licensed by Chantry Priests , there's a story in them . Somebody in the middle area leaves so've've had plenty of " cardinals " of the Protestant St. Paul's in London ! Jurisdiction . " That sort of " Peculiar " would have the right of rev wonderful cathedral indeed , and if you look at it carefully you'll probably a very ugly big house , and it is probably the despair of the Canon's wife . kept the word long after it had ceased to mean anything particular at all . and done away with the Masses , but we've kept the incomes all right . As a rule , wills of anyone dying in it , and there were plenty of them . they're incorporated to-day with other incomes ; but occasionally you'll find Catholicism-with of course the Catholic part left entirely out , and so the whole you see , in an English Cathedral City , and it was a perfect skeleton of Medieval a secular court of law such as a police-court he cannot be deprived of his " living . t's in such a case that we read of that Court of Arches . ' security of tenure . Once " presented " to his living and " instituted " into it , him't find your ancient Will so very easily . It mightn't he in the ordinary run on very much the same principles . Your two Protestant Cathedrals in Now look at an English Cathedral City , one of the old cathedrals that would But it has its interest , hasn't it ! And your Ireland in ancient times would really means a " hinge , " and there used to be " cardinals " who were really only himself . And that again gives us another oddity . The Church of England As The moral of it all ? Well , aren't you rather glad that you're a Catholic nce be Catholic : you'll still see the skeleton of the old system . That'll be a that I have been trying to write of . Dublin , for instance , would once be Catholic Cathedrals on just about the lines We began this story by talking about Wills and Probate Courts . But v ll come up to the cathedral and occupy the official Canonry . It's usually English cathedrals will have a canonry for the " Canon in Residence . " Can the " Chantry Chapels . " In ruins , of course , and Americans visiting Engle ing just a picturesque but rather stupid jumble riests in various important local churches . We in conservative England lasses for his soul to be sung by a Chantry Priest . We've of priests in various important local churches . We in conservative England really means a " hinge , " and there used to be " cardinals " who were really only endaries . I think I know a story in them all . I have lived . once be Catholic : you'll still see the skeleton of the old sys chancellor : the precentor was originally to lead the choir , but in press day to Ely Place just off Holborn you're on its site . Now at hey stood for the Body of Our Lord , and as the Saviour's Head ally not as part of London at all but as part of Ely in and if you go to-day to Ely Place just off Holborn you're or English cathedrals will have a community for the " Canon in Residence . " Canons the entrance to Elvis you'll see a watch-box , and at night there's a watchman Place count technically not as part of London at all but Protestant ' England he is probably an elderly and distinguished scholar will nightn't find your ancient Will so very easily . It mightn't ecentor was originally to lead the choir . but in present-day Protestant England he is probably an elderly and distinguished scholar with a --- Page 202 --- within the Charterhouse Scenes . --- Page 203 --- before supper I was honoured by a visit from the Prior , who talked with me for stand white and motionless in their stalls . The darkness is only just broken perhaps the largest occupied ( enthusiasm house in the whole world , I found that o" join up . " Here I was given a tiny lantern , a list of rulers and a opening of the Office , and through the deep silence of the night rises the patience , gallery at the back of the dark nave . The monks have now all entered and mclosure . The stillness and the loneliness of the vast conventional buildings a large mansion joined to the monastery by a long cloister . and within the quarters by a most jolly younger lay-brother who chaffingly asked if I had come bevond the Rood screen , unseen by me . " the lay-brothers are below deep silence of the night rises the my impressions , gathered in a less number of days , corresponding very largely Bert Watts . and the whole dead monetary only relieved by light at the antiphons - the pathetic and everlasting " cry of visit to the great monastic church , I was shown to my room in the guests' The Carthusian day of activity begins at midnight . The sonorous tolling of On a hot summer afternoon , after a long walk through Sussex lanes and A very old lay-brother led me silently to a distant part of the monastery . Earthusians . by his humility and simplicity of speech in discussing the beauty and great glory combination of the solitary and the community ideas . I was deeply impressed there is barely sufficient time to reach the gallery over the naive before mantis in southern France . These impressions have been reprinted in a recent by the faint yellow light from the distant sanctuary lamp . The Fathers are everlasting " cry of the children of men to their Father in heaven " : he rolling South Downs , not far from the south coast of England . wholly forgotten . Through the the bell from the great church begins a quarter of an hour before midnight , and is begun . The cloisters are nearly three-quarters of a mile in extent , and I was slowly-intoned response : for nearly two hours the slow chant is maintained , unaccompanied by organ , prayer and praise , time seems to take me along for the Office . some time , explaining the peculiar characteristics of the Carbusian life , the of the contemplative life . ' v-brothers followed silently , each with a " tiny shaded lantern which was immediately extinguished in church . to the recorded some impressions of six months spent at La Grande Chartreuse tiers in auditorium mean intende , " and out of the deepness comes the almost unearthly alternation of seemed intensified by the peace of this lovely summer afternoon . After a brief the children of men to their I find some considerable difficulty in expressing all I felt away , alone , in the Father in Heaven . ' f the nave . ' There is a slight movement as the Prior gives a sign for the r of the Dublin Review , and reading them on my return from what is now Domine ad adjurandum me festina . ' The monks had just turned from the lonely child cloisters into the choir . The N 1892 , the late Algar Thorold , convert son of the famous Anglican Bishop fields . I arrived at the Charterhouse of St. Hugh , situated fairly high on suppressed # 00000000 . greater part of the Office being sung in the darkness - and the lowly movement with those gathered by Thorold after six months . A Visit . Within the atmosphere of this e tiny lantern , though the Prior with great consideration was waiting 1940s of 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 across fields . I arrived at the Charterhouse of St. Hugh , situated 1940southernsmiths from --- Page 204 --- 194 . --- Page 205 --- of silence death , and eternity . Lanspergins , a Carthusian prior of mediaeval unthorship of the Imitation of Christ , introduced into his own monastery the separate from the rest of the monastery . Dovustairs , upon entering from the cloister , is a short corridor where the monk may walk for recreation when the and quite simple figure of Our Lady-a fitting approach , surely , to the shrine custom of saving a " Hail Mary " before the statue of Our Lady each time the Many precious relics are kept within the monastery , including a large piece good , and I thought in passing that here at least there would be many years ' the day in prayer and study is very plainly furnished , but the little library was several objections to the utility of the Darthusian life in particular , and indeed where the monk converts logs into firewood for his tiny stove ; the other part I had often found it difficult to answer the non-Catholic critic of monasticism in wood . At the top of the stairs before entering the cell proper is an uncoloured standing of the essential nature of activity . Does it consist in bustle and noise , by martvulum . " If we were in Spain " he said , looking over the quiet green That it is the day of the active anostolate is quite true . In the present fight livided into two by a wall pierced by an open archway . One part is a wood aloof , is but a deserter , The confusion arises , however , through a misunder but another word for selfishness . It is the day of the " active apostolate . " contemplative life , they say , could be understood in the ages of Faith , when , undecorated ; there are no statues if we except the Rood figures , and there are lays , well known to students of Christian mysticism as a claimant to the day by the spatiomatum , a weekly walk taken by the Fathers by way of out of a society almost wholly Christian , religious vacations were profuse . In The simple and silent routine of the monastery was interrupted on my second ot . " this would not nearly suffice for the burying of our brothers a very simple and austere loveliness . The walls are of white cut stone , entirely he monastery the monks are free to talk upon any subject . in the front rank : but to-day things are changed , and contemplation seems ficial days and where the Office of Our Lady is said every day . no carpets even before the altars . ' All this severe dignity ' is in keeping with of the Cross , the body of S. Boniface , and the small white stole of S To summarise all the impressions gathered in this week so remote from the seems almost forgotten by the Catholics of this generation . the answer to the modern critic of the religious life . I knew that there were In the tiny monastic cemetery the Prior spoke sadly of Spain and of his Patrologia Lativae running . I think , to one hundred and twenty volumes alone - or the preservation of the Faith there is room for every man , and he who holds work for me . There is a tiny oratory where the monk recites the Little Monk a hermitage self-contained with a little garden for work and recreation , quite England in the time of Henry II . urthusian brothers , there , who were amongst the first to witness for the Faith world would indeed be difficult . One " great thing was however solved for me . eneral . Such complete absorption in the things of God as is involved in the in the great library of over seventeen thousand volumes I noticed the works er does not permit access to the garden . ' The ground-floor apartment is non recreation . During this walk of about ten miles into the country around the vast monastic family of those days , contemplates had their chosen place he unchanging spirit of the Carthusians . A cell . lately vacated , was first visited . A cell is really a four-roomed cottage of the Abbe' Nigne whose magnificent contribution to Christian scholarship - his great church , where the night Offices are always sung in common , I about to be entered . ' The upper room where the monk' passes most of great bishop of Lincoln , who was also a Carthusion and brought the Order to contains a lathe and carpenter's bench with sufficient tools for simple work the vast monastic family of those days , contemplates had their chosen place common recreation . During this walk of about ten miles into is a tiny oratory where the monk recites the Little Hours carnenter's bench with sufficient tools for simple work in --- Page 206 --- St. Hugh's Charterhouse . ( Thorold ) . Partridge Green , Horsham , Sussex . "'ll be the day of doom when the world shall fall asunder . ' day bright with the Everlasting Light where there shall be no more time . ' stream of unchanging monastic routine which carries him on to that great harbour ions in his life afforded by the change of season . the Church's calendar , or in results . " If we let our faith reply , the answer is even more decisive . For , thus shows the greater excellence of the contemplative over the active life . Both not at the same time " pure activity " as well . always acting " ad intro " St. Bruno who watches for the Davsuring alone - " a narrow on the houseton . earth where do we find the most intense activity but in the tahernacle unit and bounds as we pass from animal to man , from man to angel , and from angel otherwise . The marvellous force of activity increases in a being in proportion in feverish movement to start and keep going all sorts of propaganda ! Many . bresources across two long ages with the same quiet confidence . laero Pictorial , Ltd indeed , God Himself is the unchangeable and eternal contemplative : but is the -stal rule rear so regularly as to be absorbed in the one cold passionless world draws its life from the divine Contemplative of our altars the word to be sunk in a death-like slumber . Nevertheless , what is certain is , it in its origin and in its object , as well as being more meritorious and more fruitful by which all the days of his journeyings shall at length be swallowed up that " world is crucified to me and I to the world " cried " To-day is followed by to-morrow , the precise fellow of to-day , and with the perfection and simplicity of its nature : so that it increases by leaps to God Himself . Grounding his argument on that of Aristotle . ' S. Thomas Aavinas tars ! Yet where is there less appearance of activity ? Our Lord Divine . himself even supposing creation not to have taken place ? " " Age " # For day after day passes and no change comes for the son : material and spiritual . The day when the last tabernacle shall have dis- reified to me and 1 to the worn-cried S. Paul , and outward appearances , seem to think it does : but the Saints have said --- Page 207 --- priest he was no stranger . but one Out of the darkness came a stranger a friend both willing and able to to visit Mr. Malone . But to the who in his dire need had found help . 050ERSON # COUNT COUNT COUNT COUNT 1901 19101901 19101901 1910 " " " #000500000000000 55-07 --- Page 208 --- 198 --- Page 209 --- of the golden days . Then it gives shelter to man and beast , from heat and of anything except that the old man who questioned me was an unusual type breibly what my admission meant . ' The light stone for me , when all was dark storm as well as a home to the birds . In spring it shows a wealth of colour , to before . ... . Whatever years are left now I must use in making amends for what make glad the eye of man , and with autumn its flowers give way to a harvest for the sound wood , that end is only the beginning . Give it a chance to season , to that assertion . Only on my way back alone to the hotel did it strike me clock on the mantelsiece , then closed the now dry umbrella and brought it to but , pushing its way upwards . Then it grows into a sailing , that hoards the than the life of tree ? When you think it's finished , it's only ready for its real of fruit . In winter it stands between us and the storm , tempering the wind to the woodman has left it to stand beyond its time . So , down it falls . " I don't suppose , Father Ned , that I was at the time thinking particularly But there comes a pale that it hadn't able to weather . The last gale of all , He shook his head as he answered it struck me that there was regret in I stared a couple of hours listening to that old man . He came down the raress the keys of his instrument . in perhaps ten years' time . We stood , by a clearing where the young saplings had been planted to 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 usefulness . Lopped of branches , cleared of the bark that's served its purpose more than his lifetime . But he was getting a stock ready for his son , to be used " Ay , maister , storm or woodman's axe , it goes down at the end . smells sweet and clean from the seasoned timber that's ready to start its real maister , ' he said softly , like a mother praising her child . ' First it's but Stephen Derrigan . Her thoughts ran : " I knew you'd keep the poor man up piling at the end of the barn , where enough timber lay seasoning already to last ' Believe me Father Ned . I couldn't have answered anything but ' Yes ' grown to beat it . Its grain is perfect , and it hadn't little more than pandering f Englishman , but my remark to him was : ' Are you a Catholic , may I ask rain of the wood , caressed the shiny surface as the fingers of a master might late . A queer hour you chose for your chat about old times ... . to fashion to coat it with a skin of varnish . ' replace the mature trees felled the previous year . ' A wonderful thing is a tree , ' St. Gabriel . exper from her dozen before the kitchen fire . She grimaced as she looked at the Did you , in all your travels , maister , ever see anything more like a man's life An hour later the opening of the diningroom door roused the priest's house- " You might call that a bit of wood master . ' he said to me . " Nothing has gone . That's why I've come to you , Father Ned . ' You'll have to start . All up to that point was only a preparation . ' ' The old craftsman paused when he said that , then turned to me and asked : when that little bud began to grow into a tree . ' on the new road . told me , to make the top of a substantial sideboard . Lovingly he traced the out of darkness . Order a copy of each to-day ! blessed . By Rev. Osmund Thorpe , C.P. election , and there is timber ready to begin the use for which it was designed and it's ready for the real start . That's what you saw in my workshop , that valley with me , pointing out the trees that were nearly ready for cutting and vs of night . The fresh rain that falls in its ordained time . The sunshine Gemma Galgani . ( By post 7d ) . ( By post 7d ) . Mary's Cavalier . 199 mb , you might say . That's why we plants ' em about our houses . movement of his grey hairs : ' That I'm not , maister . ' But you are to fashion to coat it with a skin of varnish . ' weet Jews of night , the fresh rain that falls in its ordained time , the sunshine p. D. --- Page 210 --- are entrusted to the Dominican in the annals of the Eternal City . Fathers . Their history makes an interesting and attractive chapter Three famous Roman churches 1901019010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1901190019001900000000000000000000000000 190100010000000000000000000000000000000000 # ************ # 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961-000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 211 --- three Roman churches . --- Page 212 --- they have been also full of a sure and zealous faith - a faith that could but give emi-circular apse at one end , in the middle of which stood the altar . ' ras used for Christian worship from the 4th to the 11th centuries . This was Three American Cardinals , McCloskey , Taschereau and Farlev , have had the who was the love of all their souls and the source of all their beauty . For what Michael Angelo , and a crucifix of Giotto , but its real and great treasure , which middle church was re-discovered by Mr. Mulody in 1857 and splendidly cleaned hundred years ago , so that there are three buildings , one above the other . The trows all to the church is the shrine of St. Catherine of Siena beneath the high of the Crucifixion , Our Lady's Assumption , St. Clement , the life of living force to the hand that wrote or grave or painted the name of that God he world : it is in the care of the Irish Dominicans , and it is due to the 455 " ) . If the 17th or 18th centuries had been able to appreciate the Blessed that it has a magnificent school of this sort , of marble and mosaic , brought from Minerva as their titular church , as did Cardinal Torquemada ( uncle of the first was no structural choir , in the sense of our Gothic chancel , but the singers were screened by a low wall , as it was right amongst the people who surrounded it The primitive Roman ' basilica was usually a rectangular building , with a Our Lord and Our Lady and the symbols of the Evangelists , saints , prophets , abilis victor Frater Johannes de Florentia Ordinis urnelicorum 14LV ( else is beauty than a smile upon the transferred face of truth " ? ( Er. Bede through darkness and obscurity . " They have been children of enthusiasm for of great beauty ; it is clothed in the tertiary habit and bears a simple inscription , Farrett , O.P. ) . cared for and its antiquities so ' well excavated . ' Its site was first occupied by empte of Mithras and ' by the house of St. Clement . St. Paul's fellow Annunciation a confraternity to distribute annually 400 downies to poor girls ; and are , as Pope Honorius prophesied , the lights of the world , casting radiance the River of Life , the Holy City . the Lamb , the pelican , sheep and many little These three churches , Santa Sabina , the Minerva , San Clemente , are of the altar and consequently stretching some way down the nave : this was lled up with earth and rubbish when the present S. Clemente was built eight ngelico , what an unly rigmarole would have been made of his epitaph ! on three sides . It is the glory of the upper ( present ) church of 8 . Clemente San Clemente is one of the most interesting and most studied churches in contains sculpture and pictures by Mino da Fiesole , Verocchio , Filipino Lippi beautifully out : " Santa Caterina Virgo de Senensis ordinis Sancti Dominici ! the relics of St. Clement and of St. Ignatius of Antioch . The great arch and imposing monuments , that of Fra Angelico , which is inscribed : His fact Vene- birds which are the souls of the blessed . the middle church . The altar is surrounded by a citorium or stone canopy , and beneath it rest Star . Above her relics is a very realistic recumbent figure , representing a face the benefaction continues to this day . In 1637 the woodwork of the room in which St. Catherine died was brought and " the fourth Pope , traces of which still remain below the small basilica which his church and re-effected beyond the sacristy . Gothic church the world has seen , and the side channels are " renaissance . " It and enthusiasm of Fr. Mulooly , one time its prior , that its fabric is so well THE CROSS . semi-dome of the apse bear glorious mosaics of the 12th and 13th ocommodated within a space ( sometimes called the schools conform ) " in front Brand Inquisitor of Spain ) , who in 1460 established in the chapel of the ies the ' venerable painter' brother John of Florence of the Order of French There is another tomb in the Minerva , too often overlooked amid more 202 . birds which are the souls of the blessed . We remain , sheep and many I traordinarily appropriate to the Friars Preachers , those men who have and excavated ; its walls bear marvellous paintings of the 6th and 11th and the fourth Pope , traces of which still remain below the sun emple or authoras and by the house of St. Clement , St. Paul's fellow- ies the venerable painter brother John of Florence of the In 1637 the woodwork of the room in which St. Catherine --- Page 213 --- place we love . ' Leaving all directions to the temporary housekeeper who was South , and told her how he was annoyed ; and asked if she knew of anyone to take her place until a more suitable one was found ; blinded by tears , at last oyal heart all those years venerated the master , whom she served so faithfully . had to yield at last on the score of years and retire . How she had with such a ortune during her long years' service . but money compensates us little for the a few more of her type , the poor parachus didn't know what to do . At last they found it necessary to make . She never troubled the parish priest to look pity went out to the curates of the place , for it was many a change of hands shrewd woman , but then , she lived in a city , and country folk differ somewhat . gossip , and being a woman isolated from her sex , now and again she included way . The very stones of the place were dear to her . ' She had " earned a small in desperation , he wrote ' to his sister , who was Rev. Mother in a convent in the in this hereditary weakness when an old crazy came the war . Her heartfelt who might suit . A few days later , he received a letter from her . telling him With such sentiments it wasn't long until she gave notice to leave . After getting broke her heart . Thirty years in the one house managing everything her own rappiest days of her life . ' The parish priest felt her loss keenly : at times Too late ! " she would say , " come to-morrow ! " and with that and no serve us well are left and gone we fully realize their worth . Things went on fairly well for a while , but the quietness of the house was had continued almost without a break for thirty years within its walls had at Rousekeeper street itself " she remarked , " one would have a chance of seeing someone , but thought the parochus as he looked ledium height , with a very smart appearance , rang the bell . A neighbouring for a second housekeeper for all those years until at last , forced to leave it nearly assisted on the impossible , and knowing her limitations , he took gladly with her She scolded him in turns but that she also meant for his good . He never he old woman said good-bye to the master and house where she had spent the down the town and entered the short avenue to the priest's house . A girl of equal to her . Anne O'Sullivan ought how could he ever manage without her . It is only when those who eginning to get on the nerves of the new housekeeper . " If it were on the on the modern housekeeper . There Half in home , and half in fear , he waited . ' His sister , the nun , was she had indeed a most superior person - a lady housekeeper , one who would suit woman who was doing duty for the time being , answered . as not to be disturbed with people who were too lazy to call in broad daylight . him exactly . She also said she was sending her up to him on the following The following Saturday , as the Angeles bell tolled its sweet meals , a motor drove behind those trees , completely hidden from view . The daily routine which never was such a vast contrast . Saturday . VER narachial house was a short distance from the church . shaded from he avenue gates by great forest trees . It stood tall and bleak , away changed . The old housekeeper and retainer who scorned all modern ways , Brigid reigned supreme ! " So apology , she would close the door on the intruder . She was well versed in parish Poor old Brigid was a true blue . Dare anyone call after dark : her master 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 war of doing things until from force of habit , he thought there was no one The Press . I away behind the trees , one might as well be in a desert altogether . " 1907 08 09 " Oh for the days when poor old medium height , with a very smart appearance , rang the bel thought how could be ever manage without her . It is only --- Page 214 --- 204 --- Page 215 --- for his sight . Coming into the room where he was . Maude O'Grady's for modern training . With all this care and attention , his eyes were beginning scknowledged it to be there , and gave out its notes loud and joyous once more . perfection so that , even a man of older times had to acknowledge something Going up to his own apartments , he did not disturb the melody until the lecorated the table again . She gave him a bowl of well-cooked porridge the trick well ? I came to Ireland just a month before I came here and had his housekeeper a musician too ! Where would her accomplishments and ? doctor had been with him and told him his ever very had . " and he feared but this is how I came instead . So you will excuse my nom-de-plume and seemed to have cheered up to a wonderful extent that at last someone had stayed in the town where auntie lives . I meant to pay you a short surprise call , rere polished until they shone like gold . Floors and halls were waxed to passed and the house was completely changed . Windows were opened . harnesses sad as he told her the painful story . She went over to him and said : " Now only seen me once before , I knew you wouldn't recognise me . ' Did we not play a little with all the forks and spoons on the table , but the main factor , his food avenue ? The sound of the old piano , which had not been played for years . It songs light as a feather , a small dish of juicy fruit . After partaking of this I must tell you a secret , and who I am . Auntie and I had a rare joke post unobtrusive war , and read him sketches which he himself could not The thunderbolt came at last . The old priest seemed very depressed , as the Next morning , after his Mass , he had a warm fire awaiting him , pretty flowers was perfect . Coming home one evening , what was it he heard coming up the rest , dear uncle and now ' allow me to stay on as the real new housekeeper as ime passed , ' when he heard her sound the gong for his evening tea . ' The months turn it upside down . And so she did . a jug of golden cream , crisp bacon and egg . hot piping tea and toast , breakfast o faint and grow dim . This cheery housekeeper would take the paper in her The saint just prays while poet sings same words he used as when he first saw her . but now they had such a different are him a four-course dinner , and every day changed the menu . He got mixed me as you need me . You will hear from Auntie in a few days confirming what P. J. McGuigan . her a fair trial . What he was most surprised at was she seemed so pleased with her new environment . Awaiting his answer . it came after a few moments' pause . It was the self- She went slowly for the first few days . just concentrating on his meals . She The workings of Divinity . kent it to himself . New brooms sweep clean , he thought . Still he would give But knowing Wisdom guides these things THE NEW HOUSEPER from wheeling worlds that span the skies Atomic force and cosmic plan . In every motion or be still . Vision . 000000000000000000000000000000000 " g : " Well , I'm Blessed ! " he said , and this time he meant it To microscopic entities . Rev which they thanoh hut dimly , see To saint and noet God has given breakfast he felt she could cook at any rate , but the house - he feared she would Bewilder off their fellow man ne along to you . I am your own niece . Joan O'Reilly , and as you had A sense a foretaste of His heaven I say . " heart . Each in its run must do His Will meaning : 205 . --- Page 216 --- " God forgive you ! " when sometimes they really mean quite the opposite . Jism meant that prayer , and it was efficacious in the consequences for many there . let Him now deliver him if He will have Him : for He said : ' I am the Son And the people stood beholding . And the rulers with them derided Him , about Christ's claim to Divinity : they based their mockery on the Title over her little group of friends standing outside the crowd can see Him plainly . unhappier still . ouchy , and fancy ourselves wronged or slightest when we are not . " Or we may The priests , who were plentiful in the crowd and outside of it , some of them save myself . " had insisted before the people , and Caiphas and Pilate , that He was the Son God Himself . They had condemned Jesus for blasphemy , and now they them- seemed utterly beaten : if ever the leader of a forlorn hope was languished the scourged body . still bleeding , says down upon the nails . If ever a man converted : while the whole multitude went away from Calvary beating their have real wrongs , but we magnify them , plan revenge , and so make ourselves We have all much to forgive . although not as much as we imagine . We are the right hand of His Father . the wisdom of God . ' Jesus is now lifted up and the Cross fixed in place ; Our Blessed Lady , with the power of God and of God : and that they should get see Him coming in the clouds of heaven at the Cross , and laughed up at Jesus , saying : " If Thou be the King of the Jews section of The Cross . dignity before the people , and in the arrogance of success , challenged the Almighty Oh ! the wonderful charity of that nraver under such circumstances ! man : and these taunts of the priests stirred the soldiers to throw aside military of God . ' And the soldiers ' also mocked Him , saving : ' If Thou be the King breasts . selves blasphemy : publicly defying God , crying out : " He trusted in God the Jews , save Thyself ! " ( Luke , XXIII , 35-37 ) . Nor was this prayer merely an exclamation , as when irritated people saw of God . " ( Matt. XXVII , 43 ) . Amid these blaspemies and insults . Jesus lifted His head and prayed : Christist . circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . It was barbarous , inhuman to so torture the last moments of any dying Crucified . Father forgive them for they know not what they do . 1 Cor. I. 25 . outright , Jesus now appears to be that Man . irchconfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special " It should be remembered that Jesus was condemned to death because He XXXIII . Jesus Speaks : " Father Forgive Them . " The Preach discipline even in presence of their centurion . It was little these Romans c are called ... . For a few minutes Jesus is silent ; hands and feet and head tortured , while ather forgive them for they know not what they do ng : ' He saved others : let Him now save himself if He he Christ the Fleet It should be remembered that Jesus was condemne outright , Jesus now appears to be that Man . we shall see later , one of the thieves . The Centurion " and some soldiers were of God . ' And the soldiers also mocked Him , saving : ' picuously on their white miles , were triumphant . Th --- Page 217 --- THE sacred passion . 207 Ellen Carey , Oonagh Plunkett . names of deceased . William M. Nally , James Somers , Richard Somers , Maysie --- Page 218 --- an episcopal cross , entered the ante-chamber . His high forehead gave an air for a low murmur of conversation as the more well-informed of those present to the austere simplicity of the habit of a religious Order . Roman nobles rubbed wearing the black habit and white heart of the Passion and hearing on his breast faithful , the Great White Shepherd of Christendom . From time to time a tim as he slowly passed along , and for all he had an answering glance , a smile of nobility and dignity to a pleasing countenance - his month was firm yet gentle ; his eyes bright and piercing , yet full of tenderness : and in his somewhat those were stirring times ! . Ah , what a picture ! Two thousand troops under uscetic features one could discern the characteristic lines that only years of behind the doors that led to the Paral apartments . Their passage was the signal spectacle . The sombre black of clerics predominated , yet here and there the spacious anti-chambers , crowded with anxious inanirers . presented a picturesome indiences : it was now December 23rd. and he was considered vast recovery awaited news of the August invalid . discussing meanwhile in tones of hope or was a symbol of the world-wide solicitude for the welfare of the Father of the the gorgeous uniform of an officer of the Noble Guard provided a striking contrast of acknowledgment , a gentle inclination of the head which seemed to convey place of the Quirinal , then the residence of the Pope , where they eagerly cardinal or a naval chamberlain " passed through the crowded hall and vanished Yes , yes , " chuckled the old priest , indulging in a huge pinch of sn before , was dying . Early in December he had become so ill as to suspend Bishop would not slip through their fingers . " And they needed them too for the tell by repute . but until this moment I had never seen him . Was it not he who A stir of interest ran through the expectant assembly as a venerable figure misters self-discipline can produce . Many of those present respectfully salutea shoulders with the diplomatic representatives of foreign Powers , whose presence sentiment : " It will be a miracle if the Holy Father recovers - and such miracles VERYONE believed that Christmas . 1823 . would be a sad one at Rome , a blessing . Pardon me . " the other interrupted courteously . " I know Mgr. Stram REV. FR. Edmund , C.P. Who is that ? " someone asked as he disappeared from sight . A stout riest , who had been dispensing information about all who passed by , turned What ! " he explained , " you don't know Mr. Strambi ! Why , I for Leo XII , who had ascended the throne of Peter only three months incident in the life of Blessed Within the Palace also , the Pope's illness was the theme of all tongues . The in astonishment . don't happen every day ! everyone in Rome must have known him . He has given many missions new life that a well-beloved Pope bered as the Bishop who gave his scarlet robes of a cardinal or the episconal purple could be distinguished , whilst The Bishop's Vincent Strambi , who is remem- made such a heroic stand against the French some years ago ! " A colourful reconstruction of an might recover . arms , artillery loaded at their posts , and all to make sure that one 00000000 .000 00000000 Sacrifice Anxious groups of people had assembled around the entrance of the Aposto imented on the significance of their movements . stimism the chances of his recovery . One of those present voiced the prevailing and " 1907 08 09 90008000800080008000800080008000 Whitt and dignity to a pleasing counteyance ; his mouth was firm , yet --- Page 219 --- 209 --- Page 220 --- 210 --- Page 221 --- Beauty in every creature . Gorgeous in every feature . When life's gay overture is sung . Life flows gaily on like a tide , All's in tune , the heart is young Rose and gold is the whole world --- Page 222 --- he studied at Paris , and on his return to Ireland his heart was filled with sorrow way , in his last moments . The future glances , and the scarcely-whispered of Fr. Sheehy with the future hope that they might be of assistance to him , in some small contrageous enough to stand openly in the defence of his outraged hook , and he eople scattered about the place of execution . Some had come to gratify their Mr. Sheehy , a man of simple tastes and kindly disposition , has been described words , added to the tragic bleakness of the scene . The expressions of horror A few moments later the priest's almost lifeless form was swinging from the justice frequently dispensed in Ireland . urged by a secret sympathy and admiration for the condemned man had come priest , however , rivets attention , for all time , on the unjust and cruel method interesting details of the trial are all but forgotten . The fate of the Tipperary incurred the hatred of the local magistrates and the more powerful landowners Jail to proclaim to all that the barbarous sentence had been ruthlessly carried There , in a clear , resolute voice that accentuated the deep , husband silence that at the degradation and misery of his countrymen . In his own parish he was and misery by the increasing rack-rents , the collection of titles , and the inclusive Forced by the Penal Laws to seek abroad the education denied him at home had suddenly enveloped the people , he declared his innocence of the crime for Sean Gallagher . which he was about " to die . excited extraordinary attention at struck off and stuck on a spike which was placed over the entrance to Clonnef the bigoted and corrupt ruling class of those days and doubtful justice frequently he fancied to be injured or oppressed . " the time . It was a time when and gloom that distorted " the faces of the onlookers , mirrored the soul's breathing reforms . ross-beam . The body was swiftly cut down and unartered . ' The head was then adopted in bygone ages for the conviction of an innocent person The gentle breath of early spring already in the air passed unnoticed . A inorbid curiosity ; a few , perhaps , to gloat over the heroic priest's fate . of the deed that was about to be perpetrated . Besides the guard of soldiers and the officials in attendance , there were other dark deeds were often committed Fr. Sheehy's trial and death excited extraordinary attention at the time . master of the parish of Clogheen . had been led out from his cell in the 0000000000000000000000000000000 jail to die . the district by condemning some glaring injustice and suggesting minor out , and to act as a terrible warning to anyone who might be tempted to oppose The trial and death of Mr. Sheehy though it was an age when dark deeds were often committed and doubtfi Fr. Nicholas Sheehy , the beloved " Today , when nearly two centuries have passed away , the history and town . ' as possessing " a quixotic cast of mind towards relieving all those . ... . N the morning of the 15th March 1766 a trasically moulded The prisoner , with steady step and severe countenance , walked to the gallows . reary atmosphere of despair hung like an impenetrable pall over the Tippera . dispensed in Ireland . being enacted in the town of Clonnel . Mr. Nicholas Shea , he below being enacted in the town of Clonmel . He was born in Fethard , and came of a good Irish family . The Trial . The year 1762 saw the compressed people , who had been driven to despair of the deed that was about to be perpetrated . been led out from his cell in the N the morning of the 15th March , 1766 . of the district by condemning some glaring in and gloom that distorted the faces of the onlookers , mirror dreary atmosphere of despair hung like an impenetrable pall or out , and to act as a terrible warning to anyone who might be " To-day , " when nearly two centuries have has --- Page 223 --- 213 --- Page 224 --- 214 --- Page 225 --- is always a member of the Sacred College of Cardinals . Archbishop of Lyons . of Appeal . of " le toujours souriant eveque de Lourdes . the Council of State and the Court succession to the late Mgr. " Poirier . recollections of the genital kindness of the prelate who was universally known by the sobri able amongst these were the National Marian Congress in 1930 , the celebration of the occupion a legal post attached to the Craig de' Guerre and mentioned in despatches . Finally , in 1919 , he was after his ordination , on May 15th. 1929 , he was nominated Bishop of Tarbes and He was thirty-three years of age when , in 1913 , he abandoned his career and entered the Infantry he fought with distinction at the Neuse and the Marne , where rary at Issy to study for the priesthood . However the outbreak of the upted his studies and he was 'called to the colours . ' As adjustment to the Under his direction many brilliant ceremonies have taken place at this work the inevitable . " It is a blow to my heart to have to leave Lourles , where I made a prisoner of war in September , 1914 . For his valour in the field He was thirty-three years of age when , in 1913 , he abandoned his career 'illed " with grief at parting from his beloved Lourdes . Merr. Gerlier Consistory , as the Archbishop of Lyons , next after Paris the most impo r of war in September , 1914 . For his valour in the field he was awarded ught with distinction at the Neuse and the Marne , where he was worn lese were the National Marian Congress in 1930 . the celebration of the n 1935 , at which Cardinal Pacelli presided as Papal Legate . ' Irish pilgrim in particular , who participated in these magnificent assemblies , " have particularly happy ' It is a blow to my heart to have to leave Lourles , where I had hoped minary at Issy to study for the priesthood . However , the outbreak of the Great War soon rwards conferred upon him an honorary Canary . Less than eight year Consistory , as the Archbishop of Lyons , next after Paris the most important See in France , ies and he was called to the colours . ' As adjustment to the 104th Regimen is interrupted studies . He was raised to the priesthood in 1921 . Cardi his new See in October . It is anticipated that he will be named paritions in 1933 , the canonisation of St. Bernadette and the World Dubois , who held him in high regard , appointed him to study for the priesthood . However the outbreak of the Great War is ring resumed his interrupted studies , he was raised to the priesthood ; Lourdes Bishop to be Arcl 00000000 .000 # 00000000 --- Page 226 --- with great effect : " - and send her a husband . " Mrs. Cary gasped , shut his eyes tight and said slowly and cook and Jane . ' Then Joe God bless mummy and daddy but the small voice continued . 050ERSON0000000000000000000000000 190100010000000000000000000000000000 050ERSON000000000000000000000000000 1901190019011901 19101901 1910 190004000000000000000000000000000 190101000000000000000000000000000000000 1901401990000000000000000000000000000000000000 # Representative --- Page 227 --- 217 --- Page 228 --- 218 --- Page 229 --- 219 --- Page 230 --- A good Boy's Hand , obedient , and strong All we whose hands of painful scenes applaud , Drawing the Royal Life Blood forth afresh Behold the patient , wounded Hand of God With nail fixed deep in hot and quivering flesh , An Infant Hand with clinging fingers frail . Submissive Hand , outstretched to take the load , A trembling Hand , whence real slips to the ground : Creator's Hand , increasing fish and bread Behold the Hand of Jesus crucified Southing men's troubled hearts with kind caress ; A captive Hand , to culprit's Pillar bound ; And sanctify my own and other souls . Their darkening nails blood-rimmed and stained . Pink rose-leaf palm brought forth to bear the nail ; Guide each pins little act of mine . See how the transferred Hand of Jesus bleeds . Fastened to hard , unfielding wood . Amazing Hand , awaiting sleeping dead : Unique example humbly waits the hour : A young man's Hand , possessed of boundless power , Attending Foster-Father all day long ; All we who urge a call to arms two' pride The gentle Fingers puffed and strained Guard my wayward hands from deeds that stain . Blessing and breaking Livina Bread most sweet . Unite each pigmy effort , Lord with Thine By humble , loving Mother washed and kissed : Black and swollen , gushing " Blood . Black and swollen , pierced right through which stricken watchful Mother washed and kissed . Messiah's Hand , raised to heal and bless , Pink rose-leaf palm , all crimson now , and blue , Help me to do each humble dead God's Will unfolds , All we who put your hands to sinful deeds Oh , Throbbing Hand of Jesus , racked with pain . The Brand of God And suffer all my actions to stone To trickle down the now fast-swelling wrist Next raised to bless the grieving on the roa Baby Hand , plump , dimpled , chubby fist prayer . Astounding Hand , washing twelve poor men's feet , or the sinful deeds of others and my own . 000000500000 00000000 --- Page 231 --- and to read all she could about the were only too eager and anxious to and glory to God . The mighty tones morning when assuredly , it would have with the correct , black morning attire never known it possible for such a of an organ boat against the vaulted about a month after Mary's death , she county . One cold Sunday morning . church bells were ringing , and to this just " where the road wound , caring set out . The great lofty church was coats of the ladies rubbed shoulders had always understood that Catholics . draw numbers into the Fold , and for The sanctuary seemed crowded with doing , staring like that , praying , or he ministers of the altar in white and What were these people getting out of found of men's voices singing praise What brought them all here ? Fear usually fear no man . been furthest from her mind when she for errands and excursions about the credentials , but for her to prove herself quality , not quantity that battered . she said to herself . " I am not going with the fragrance of eau-de-cologne , of their men-folk . The air was sweet mingled with the heavier perfume of It was not for the Church to present lately restored and given back to its shamelessly keeping , saw it was called book it appeared to Diana she was lips moved also , in unison . A young staring at the altar , his chin capped fashionable congregation . The mink led her to observe , to weigh , to ponder , majesty of the Church ritual , began . and warmth and light . bringing a moving between her fingers , and her a fine old pre-Reformation Abbey . day she could not tell just what made She looked around the congregation . needs . I wonder what it is ? " Faith . She had bought a small two- in his folded hands . What was " he with an imperious gesture . Diana had sustenance , some consolation for their She gave the car the lead and wondered town of Kingsholm , where there was What brought them here in such at the barracks nearby , sounded remote , High Mass . with all the pomp and worthy of admission , a state of affairs roof . Flowers , candles , incense , colour , the Allies on the altar , and the incense . nothing for destination , and just at numbers on a cold , bleak Sunday glorious exaltation of spirit . been but human to remain pillowed in following the service very closely . crowded place to be so silent . The gold vestments . There was the noble Serial Story . funeral , came to the girl some- packed to the door with a wealthy and They get something here , " said shrill ' horn of a passing ' bus , the bugle people of wealth , and people of wealth . he first time she saw that it was people . Certainly the thought had rose early , driven by a sudden restless times she changed positions in the A woman further along had beads . a Missal , " and " from the number of believe that silly story , for these were large book in her hands . Diana . girl with a college coat-of-arms on her Yet , for all that her natural curiosity this service that she was missing ? her join the throng of Mass-going and other small sounds , silencing them which . " in her pride she deemed an spirit that would not be denied freedom . Diana to herself . " Some hope , some on my knees to beg admission . ' Suddenly a single bell cut in amid hat knelt beside Diana with a very just simply miles away in thought ? of the priest ? No , it was absurd to CHAPTER IX . " Defender of the Faith . " seater car , and this she found useful As she drove into the square , the what in the nature of a rebuilt . She silk and down ? A man before her sat I will think no more about it , " rightful possessions for the Catholic noon she ran into the fifteenth century to Diana on the day of Mary's ATHER BLANDFORD'S words . intolerable humiliation . the murmurs , the sighs , the coughs , worship . The Problem Page - FRANCES MacBRIDE . --- Page 232 --- 222 --- Page 233 --- children , little more than babies , chat- regularly round " the walls . Some in honour of Mary . the Blessed Mother enderness over a place that in daylight local youth was getting out of the Fair . After an hour watching the fun the of God . Our Lady's Day is February pine-smelling wooden benches . Ob- redolent of a bygone age , one might fortune-telling . fat ladies and thin beams crossing the bare plaster , the a shadow herself among shadows . She Here , a red carpet had been laid down poverty showed in the cheap wooden sister , banished everything Catholic forest-bred lion , as its cage boasted . no light save that of the red lamp . Its had a little dark shawl drawn closely was between two tall warehouses . For effect , eyes closed , and Diana knew she There was rest here , despite a hard passed into a seat . ' There she'll Diana politely to the young waitress . noticed the woman who had entered . It was somehow something to sit here aisle , made a deep genuflection . " and bravely out of the dark . ' There was throne , old customs have a way of short week ? It was dark within the in the quiet dark with folded hands . ered in , and clattered out again , one ing to kneel and pray at pictures hung a cheap lace cloth and a linen one , viously , the best had been kept for that none thing : the praise and worship the ancient Tudor building called hands folded in her lap before she a fraction of a minute she hesitated giants ; and a lion , a bit worn-out and exaltation that had been hers for one moment to get her bearings before after some difficulty , sandwiched as it from the land when she came to the ent as chalk and cheese , yet all united church crush out forever the hope and and the tall candlesticks gleamed and near the high road of traffic , the church was in a working-class district . kept at Pantegg as a fair and market founded by Queen Mary , so ' his said , Phantasie , where in an atmosphere and prayed . " A young girl came , and for night five hundred years . " you pass the town hall , ma'am . Ah , hands . They knelt clumsily , noisily . Although Queen Elizabeth , her half- church , so dark that she paused for a before entering . Would this small dim holy space beyond the wooden railings . Pantegg , the fair was in full swing , with partake of a well-made cup of tea and " the usual accessories of roundabouts , fickering light like a firefly in the must be rather squalid , when Diana ousy little town , casting a veil of Oh , yes , " ma'am , " we do always church door . Here was no prayer of of a draught blowing coldly down on of God in His Eucharistic Presence . The door opened again and two men That is very interesting , " said choosing a seat in the shadow of a grimy clothing and hard , calloused Diana was glad to make her way to had left the world and its cares at the fired-looking . it was true , but a real 2nd Candlemas we Catholics call it . about her head , and she went up the First turning on your right after both white as snow , covered the altar lingering . ' This one , ma'am , has been wooden seat and the added discomfort petition , but something of adoption pillar . The building was new ; its have a mort of folks here on Lady's Catholic , perhaps you can tell me the way to the Catholic church ? " first meadow flowers appearing already Blue shadows were falling about the and praise . shadows . Despite the fact that the thank you kindly , ma'am ! ' Different , thought Diana , each differ - table . The tabernacle door , the crucifix . walked round the church slowly , pans- Day ? Why is that ? ' left Phantasie . She found the church delicious hot scenes . she varied the routine somewhat . ' She Well . ma'am. the Fair itself was entered . Both were labourers , with You are very busy , " remarked Diana . " By the way , as you are a She sat there quite a while with her giggling . ' Is that what the Fair is called ? ' in sheltered hooks along the war . At place was queerly silent . The Problem page asked Diana , interested . " Lady's day . ' 223 --- Page 234 --- 224 --- Page 235 --- asking us to provide a photograph which would illustrate English country . that gem before anything happened to that too , did Mr. Weldon , so you see tableau that she actually jumped when talking shop like this ? ' This is the porch . He set the lens at an angle , everyone and anything under the sun , for he is " anxious to keep this firm's hing happens to spoil it - I'll explain entering for a snapshot contest ? This sion from a huge firm in London . not only for usual newspaper purposes . I'd better explain , " he said . " Pen- is going to add greatly to the value of agency which supplies photographs of done nothing wrong . " smiled Diana . home life . to advertise their product . a man's voice spoke in her ear . was not dumbly , and watch fascinated them . My governor is nearly frantic . picture now , this minute , before any- life or don't come back . ' He meant Maggie dissolved in silent myth . Susan CHE nodded , and he learned back in sent Maggie into further convulsions . seems to be a very important picture . " countryside and get a scene from home Oh , it is perfectly all right , you have May I smoke ? ' we have submitted so far has pleased for you see I have invented a little a picture . I say , do you mind me whilst this operation was in progress . slowly . The expression on her face especially the old woman , was perfect . The light was good , the subject clear , perhaps you'll allow me to take that this picture means quite a lot to me , heard , somewhere among the lilac stream , and only my anxiety to get mv Humblest apologies , and I trust you going back to his railroad with the air will accept them . " That was a near thing , " he said . and the unstudied " pose of all three , and told me to go out into the English digested this piece of information interest me greatly ! " And all " un- unconscious " victims " in the kitchen house , direct it straight towards his it , made me commit this unwarrantable Miss may I know your name ? ' it is called . Lately , we had a commis- amused at his earnestness . " Are you intrusion in your garden . I offer you best piece of luck I have struck for keen and true , intent wholly on his Am I boring you ? ' Stainsforth . Diana Stainsforth . " To our surprise and chagrin nothing but also for a new line , commercial art , Diana was so engrossed in the international importance . bushes , Fate laughed joyously . business . Yesterday he sent for me ill she could do , thus taken by surprise . while the intruder set up a camera on many a day , and all unexpected , too . wiped his forehead with a handkerchief . across the fields and along by the " It means more than my job , too , employed by the Weldon Picture News . What a relief ! I saw it coming of one who has settled a dispute of job ; there was a sharp click , and he addition to my camera which I hope a tripod , and sheltered by the summer- This chair , exhaling luxuriously . " I say , you'll think it the most Next month : Chapter X . Evelyn . removed the camera , " sat down and THE PROBLEM PAGE . To steel my will in the fight to-morrow ! questions " leaped to Diana's lips . but Oh . Jesus of Nazareth , whatever may be , everything afterwards ! " A hundred confounded cheek on my part , but nounced John Peter Paul magnificently . Go on , " commanded Diana , " you Make me a hero this day in Thee ! Diana lay back and nearly choked . E. P. Dowling . rith is my name . Alan Penrith . I am For engagements lost , sear my soul with I'm going to be a daddy . " an- than that . ' John looked up from his train and sorrow . the trap . 0000,000s . asked Susan , lured into Ejaculation . spoke disparagingly . 225 going to be something much better . witheringly . " Oh , I'm " What ? " asked Susan , lured into A fireman ! Is that all ? " he asked . Huh ! A fireman ! Is that all ? --- Page 236 --- his picture means quite a lot to me , for you see I have invented a ' little employed by the Weldon Picture News that too , did Mr. Weldon , so you see keen and true , intent wholly on his that gem before anything happened to Oh , it is perfectly all right , you have whilst this operation was in progress it is called . Lately . we had a commis- business . Yesterday he sent for me house . direct it straight towards his home life , to advertise their product . sent Maggie into further convulsions . asking us to provide a photograph I'd better explain , " he said . " Pen- not only for usual newspaper purposes . Diana lay back and nearly choked . entering for a snapshot contest ? This but also for a new line , commercial art , thing happens to spoil it - I'll explain slowly . The expression on her face To our surprise and chagrin nothing seems to be a very important picture . " which would illustrate English country it , made me commit this unwarrantable porch . He set the lens at an angle , stream , and only my anxiety to get my humblest apologies , and I trust you everything afterwards ! " A hundred especially the old woman , was perfect . talking shop like this ? " This is the done nothing wrong . " smiled Diana . best piece of luck I have struck for of one who has settled a dispute of Am I boring you ? ' Agency which supplies photographs of intrusion in your garden . I offer you while the intruder set up a camera on a tripod , and sheltered by the summer- Maggie dissolved in silent myth . Susan unconscious " victims " in the kitchen for he is anxious to keep this firm's picture now , this minute , before any- SHE nodded , and he learned back in The light was good , the subject clear , amused at his earnestness . " Are you them . My governor is nearly francic , going back to his railroad with the air a man's voice spoke in her ear . I say , you'll think it the most confounded cheek on my part , but sion from a huge firm in London . everyone and anything under the sun , and told me to go out into the English international importance . countryside and get a scene from home . bushes , Fate laughed joyously . digested this piece of information and the unstudied pose of all three , perhaps you'll allow me to take that nounced John Peter Paul magnificently . To steel my will in the fight to-morrow ! we have submitted so far has pleased many a day , and all unexpected , too . heard , somewhere among the lilac- tablean that she actually jumped when wiped his forehead with a handkerchief . job ; there was a sharp click , and he addition to my camera which I hope rith is my name , Alan Penrith . I am interest me greatly ! " And all un- was not dumbly . and watch fascinated questions leaped to Diana's lips , but will accept them . ' than that . ' his chair , exhaling luxuriously . is going to add greatly to the value of " It means more than my job , too . I'm going to be a daddy , " an- Oh . Jesus of Nazareth , whatever may be , across the fields and along by the " What ? " asked Susan , lured into John looked up from his train and Stainsforth , Diana Stainsforth . ' That was a near thing , " he said . spoke disparagingly . What a relief ! I saw it coming all she could do , this taken by surprise . Miss may I know your name ? May I smoke ? ' life or don't come back . He meant Go on , " commanded Diana , " you E. P. Dowling . a picture . I say , do you mind me going to be something much better . Diana was so engrossed in the THE PROBLEM P.S. Wake me a hero this day in Thee ! Next Month : Chapter X . Evelyn . removed the camera , " sat down and the trap . Ejaculation . re asked , witheringly . " Oh . I'm sorrow . Huh ! A fireman ! Is that all ? " For engagements lost , sear my soul with 0000,000s . 225 --- Page 237 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 238 --- been necessary to demolish in great part , the killed on the Madrid Front on February 23rd Spain are safe and sound ; but as to the others ( Rome ) it is anticipated that other Passionists fate of other members of various communities will rest until the completion of the church . that those who are domiciled in Nationalist no definite news is available : we understand will shortly follow him thither . There are received from a Spanish Superior records the relative to the fate of the manv Passionist in this country , and according to Il Crocifisso is carved the simple inscription : Qui se other was a young priest . Fr. Leonidas , who some 9,000,000 Catholics in the Philippines . fitting shrine beneath the high altar of the columns of the portico . Above the entrance whilst fighting under General Franco . The General to the Army , and will conduct mis- Commonwealth . Fr. Edwin has long been a resting-place in the new church : there they old Passionist convent : but the religious Islands to undertake the duties of chaplain have been accommodated in new cells which acting as military chaplain . Regarding the undertaken this charge at the direct appeal of to Senior Manuel L. Quezon , President of the religious in Spain . A communication recently much anxiety . himself shall be exalted . " which recalls the humiliar exaltabitus : " he who humbles It is still difficult to obtain authentic news method in the Philippine Islands . He is the the Passionist sign . surmounts the twin Lord so wonderfully revealed the sufferings of the Passion . To complete the building , it has has arrived at Manila . capital of the Philippine Valencia authorities , it is impossible to secure first Passionist to undertake missionary work Manila . " Fr. Edwin will also act as Chaplain- The remains of Blessed Gemma Galgani have triumph of the humble child in whom Our Philippine islands . who are living in regions still subject to the The Verv Rev. Edwin Ronan. O.P. formerly already been translated to a temporary any tidings . Senior Quezon and of the Archbishop of form part of the structure of the new sanctuary . sions and retreats according to the Passionist deaths of two more Passionists . One of these was killed at Bilbao on June 18th whilst viorous anti-religious propaganda has caused American Passionist . but the clergy are few in number , whilst a More Deaths Reported . when they will be transferred to a more Rector of the Passionist Retreat at Detroit , personal friend of the President , and has was a student , Confrater Thomas , who was spain . sanctuary . is President's Chaplain . --- Page 239 --- nly way that we can know them . St. Paul It is evident that he is depicting spiritual hings under material images , which is the hopters 4 , 14 , 21 , and 22 of the Apocalypse . those who carry it about their person . There persons from contracting a second marriage lental joys of heaven . is a passage in the Apocalypse character 1 . keepeth those things which are written in is written , not to carry the book around second marriage and at a nuptial Mass . it " means to observe in one's conduct what ind loved on earth will be one of the acci- in the death of their former partner . under the name of the New Jerusalem . See rather marriages . Certain heretics of the the first marriage , it may be given at the seeking . But common sense dictates that what things God had prepared for them that ( 2 ) There is no legislation of the Church . readeth and heareth the words of this pro- escription of Heaven ? " ( 2 ) Shall we know our successful ? - " Inquirer " ( Belfast ) . second marriages . Novations , taught that second marriages ( I ) St. John gives a description of heaven . Holy Bible which announces a blessing on nuptial blessing cannot receive it a second sibly , this may be the reference you are riage ; but she does not forbid once-married hings in God . Reunion with those we knew egarding the colour of the bride's costume . riends and relations in Heaven ?E.M. " Teach me goodness , discipline " ars : " eye hath not seen , nor ear heard , seither hath it entered into the heart of man , Nass . But if the blessing was not given at were white and he married at a nuptial Mass ? were unlawful . Their teaching was condemned ime . Since this solemn nuptial blessing phecy , and keepeth those things which are regard to second marriages ? verse 3 , which reads : " Blessed is he that fourth century . known as Montanists and Is there something written in the Holy Bible ( 1 ) Does Holy Scripture anywhere give a Women who have once received the solemn There is nothing that we know of in the ( U ) The Church does not forbid second and (N. What is the mind of the Church with hood is more honourable than a second mar- with one . ( 2 ) May a widow . who is about to marry , written in it , for the time is at hand . " Pos- Heaven . ( 2 ) Certainly . In heaven we shall know all ove Him " ( I Cor. 2/9 ) . that whatsoever has it on his person will be Bible blessing . annot be separated from the Mass . One who A.M.K. " ( Dublin ) . second time at a strictly so-called nuptial by the Council of Nice ( 325 A.D. ) . The has already received it cannot be married a (1 Cor. VII. 8-10 ) teaches that chaste widow- Church , following the advice of St. Paul Dublin ) . Question . Bc. Our Question . Bc. --- Page 240 --- will be shared by thousands of others . I toast look at . I hope that in future numbers these corns , " to mention but a few . In English Fr. Senan has got them all - all the famous is in Irish . The Irish authors contain famous names that mean so much in true Anglo-Trish article of this first number of this new Review table John Desmond Sheridan , Alice Curlayne , Donal O'Cahill of " The Dawn " fame , inimi- well-known biographer , Francis McManus , author of " Stand and " Give Challenge " and a few cramped columns , for the most part of joy through me was the number of articles Capuchins like Mr. James and Mr. Paschal . In bulk and format it is a twin brother of the has our national language been satisfied with not so decorative , it is still far from being a of Bonaventura . The answer I got in each sesbec . " Shan O cuiv. and t-Atsir miceal , names such as " Cloc is basis . " " Sn mattress of Arab print . The artistic tail-pieces This is progress in Irish literature . Too long seen interest and the hope that our interest taining reminiscences on the same subject . already famous Capuchin Annual . Perhaps of them was the same " Bold out ! " I was Every page of this new Review is readable ( who doesn't know J.A.P. ) has some enter- mysteries of a journalist's life , while J.A.P. Bonaventure with its own propitious name . BONAVENTURA : A Quarterly Review O.M.Cap. , Sinoriss O. Murimesc.in. disappointed and pleased . Disappointed that first Sisters , who are now gone to their reward . written in Irish . Of the twenty-seven principal you have Gertrude Gaffney unveiling the Three weeks ago I searched half a dozen of Bonaventura gives it equality , and the first by eminent artists , make the pages easy to Bona Ventura !-Bon Voyage ! has been excellent . I await future ones with unfeatured , " apologetic and uninterested . same artists will add the " head-pieces " or make very interesting and devotional reading . being bought . " Literature to-day . Koibesko O. Fanscain , much better . The first thing that sent a thrill the able editorship of Father Senan . O.M.Cap. " Caudle for the Proud , " and of course famous and well-worth reading . The first number the principal book stores in Cork for a copy review published by the Irish Capuchins under my search had been fruitless but pleased that Dublin : " The Father Mathew Record . ' ones thirteen are in Irish fourteen in English . Bonaventura had been " heard-of " and was That is how Bonaventura looks , but it reads pp. 254 . ' Price 2s. 6d. . This is the first number of a new quarterly chapter-headings . V.S. 000000000000 --- Page 241 --- uplands the breezes whisper and sigh through when the Heavenly Reaper is passing . He will guide through life , so it believes those of us scholars are taking up the threads of work again . I hope for a big entry for our competi- to reflection , and we ponder on the greater spring to the minds of those who are given tions during the months to come . Our old WILDEN and rich , enveloped in an who are his followers and imitators to show stocks in the cornfields . A purple grandeur the slowly-fading bracken , and over the sunlit is still holiday-time , so I must not grumble . school doors are opening and all our young harvest , while in our hearts we pray that September , and we know that the fall clinging to the distant mountains allures us of the year has arrived . Misty and blue are of St. Gabriel and was his inspiration and September brings the Feast of Our Lady My post bag is not so full as usual , but it of Sorrows . She was ever dear to the heart the days , and mellow and ripe the fields with pears are heavy on the tough . In the far friend , Mary Palmer , never forgets us , and look upon our souls with kindly desire and her special honour on the day of her feast . have us ever in His holy keeping . and the reapers are busy . Many thoughts essays by the score . " With this month the throne of the Divine Son , and ask Him to harvest beauty , while in the orchards hang the apples , russet and red . and the maturing gather us in the cleaning for His Mansions my post bag . while everywhere signs of the advancing year riends come flocking back with letters and Our Lady of Sorrows , intercede for us at the I know that next month will see all my little are manifest . It is harvest time on earth above . ratumnal loveliness all its own , comes glens her thoughts came stealing back to us during her pleasant wonderings in the heatherv --- Page 242 --- find very interesting , and their author shows things . " John McCarthy says : " The Holy them . Besides these , there are every month who is sure to appreciate it . Many recommend it . I should like it for the excellence of Bute . There are many places of historical to thank Mary Muldoon for her kindness in Charles , and there found inspiration to write are also discussed in the Editorial Notes , restow some great blessings on Mary yet . It Press , and has encouraged , even commanded , window I can see the Kvles of Bute . " writes card and lovely spray of purple weather . It current events . The Question Box is very after their visit . They enjoyed seeing the and Mary McAndrew , are here again with McAndrew is becoming a prolific poetess . of articles now in progress on the Passion I Catholic attitude on everything , especially on some verses on this saintly old priest whose She has been visiting the grave of Holy Fr. and in helping his readers to meditate on if The Cross had not this particular fact to Cause is so very dear to our hearts . He will they go . Even Mount Argus felt more cheerful interesting reading , for one finds there abund - rev the news of Mary's goodness to Kitty . and the beautiful surroundings . Sheila wishes on doctrine , liturgy and world affairs . These And then this dear flatterer continues : " I" I" I" I" I" which are of great value in setting forth the at Francis and the new office . " From my crimitive Irish fort . " So Eleanor has been ant information about doctrine and liturgy . " Striven , which is said to be the weather-glass abundant skill in depicting the various scenes and I thank her sincerely for her very pretty proval of the work done by the Catholic filled places . " Amongst many appreciative of the Catholic fiction it provides . The series Catholics to lend it their support . But even interesting letters . was a pity she and Sheila did not keep in Eleanor Dargan . " Cowel Hills and Loch Father has several times expressed his ap- which is supposed to have been erected on a praying for her sister and says she will con- makes one long for the mountains and heath- articles on various points of Catholic interest - interest around Bute , chiefly Rothesay Castle , new building and the fine views of the country having an interesting holiday . I am glad , My two little friends from Kinglas , Sheila enjoy very much writing letters to Francis he sunshine that they always carry wherever attempt he is likely to find his name amongst the prize-winners " some time in the future . and entering in his essay competitions , and --- Page 243 --- More Glimpses of Africa THE PROBLEM PAGE ( Serial Story ) Editorial Notes . The Key to Freedom . A. N. Wrightson . Stanley B. James Our Lady of Consolation Rev. Fr. Theodore , The Managing Edi Jeremiah MacNamo Moira's Dilemma . It Didn't Need Him . IN China Long Ago Mary's Heather Baby Mother of Divine Grace Frances MacBride James B. Yelants Book Reviews , Guild of St. Gabriel . We Preach Christ Crucified ' Margaret H. Cain . over-ways . " Pardons " in France Passionist Notes and News , Question Box , Alfred Grosch Kathleen Brown . A Witness to Truth E. H. Inman , Last Minute Miracle . Rev. Fr. Hubert , O Rev. Fr. Vivian , ( Nihil Obstat : almanac . Passionist . October . Archiep . Dublinen . # Eduardus J. Byrne , Oensor Dep. Joannes Fitzpatrick . M.A. , D.D. , Imprimi Forest : 1937 --- Page 244 --- Oh thou who turned thy tear-wet aching O Queen of Sorrow ! Speak to us " Thy Will , O God , be done ! " " Thy Will , O God be done ! ' From the painting by Giovanni Lanfranco Tim and thee Towards Him , thy dying Son Then murmured while the sword pierced thee Brian O'Higgins . And tearh us in that hour to say like From the painting . when we From sorrow's touch would run : Mater Dolorosa . iting by Giovanni Lanfranco eyes . Tilater . --- Page 245 --- to outdoor recreations until the beginning of another summer season . cowarus a well-informed public worthy of their powers . With the approach of winter and the shortening of the evenings Why we should be condemned to dulness during the coming months . Dr. ( demand to. # And you'd your mental processes stimulated and quickened by giving them something rate writers . Can you make a resolution to read even one book a month-not a novel , and well-informed Catholic public opinion upon questions of the Royal PubMed for a health , and well- Social Problems , Foreign Missions , Hagiography - the field is wide enough to satisfy every taste . With the approach of winter and the shortening of the evenings , we must say good bye A continual round of dances , card-parties , and pictures can produce The time spent in reading good Catholic books is well spent . It is an inte formed by reading daily papers and popular weeklies . It requires men and women who will nothing that will give you food for thought ? Take any subject you like : Church History , and who seek the truth from those who are competent to impart it . they we should be condemned to dulness during the coming months . Many may is no reason selves in various forms of relaxation , but here we enter an emphatic plea ructive way of spending the autumn and winter evenings . act as intellectual leaders , who have the courage and the energy to find out truth for them ich yields a rich dividend . ' Yet how few of our people there are who have read ever But that is no reason d weak-minded population . The mind requires its due measure of hostile ... " "MPY- ch as the body ; and there never was a time when there was a pro- d Catholic book . They prefer to stuff their heads with the rapid , ephemera n reading good Catholic books is well spent . It is an intellectual investment of dances card-narties and pictures can produce on ly of spending the autumn and winter evenings . 1902 03 we must say good bye . " he time spent in reading good Catholic books is well spent . It is an intellectual investment selves , and who seek the truth from those who are compe the truth from those who are competent to impart it . orned by reading daily papers and popular weeklies . It requires men --- Page 246 --- surrendered its charges . Everything is ready for them in Bilbao , their homes , homes . But the British Committee in charge of the children has not yet name of Spain . ' Is it not a mad world ! ' The only policy which can lead to Reality . " By remaining wedded to outworn forms of democracy , by striving of a better term this psychological inertness may be called " the Retreat from lard , and the Basque episode is not unique . Cromwell " expatriated " hundreds he agents of the " Red " Government of Valencia still claim to speak in the ng disaster . ' To the number of futile conferences must now ead at the conference table . General Franco controls two-thirds of Spain , yet of Irish boys and girls to the Barbadoes : not so many years ago the " summers " taly has conquered Abyssinia , yet the ghost of the Negus still raises a mournful Antoniotti , has personally voucher for the fact that peace , order and a measure to clear up the Mediterranean temple . What is the cause of the continued failure again . But the task is not so easy as it seems . The Apostolic Delegate , Mr for the return of the children , and has backed up this request by great hurdles parishes in five dioceses . Voluntary canvassers are to be Editorial Notes . France and even to Russia . Now that the Basque Government attempt at a fruitful solution ? The answer seems to lie in a strange malady o find a face-saving formula , by refusing to look facts boldly in the face , the to detain them in a land where they are aliens and strangers . Can it be that their Red allies expatriated thousands of children to England . their parents , their country and their religion . It is the negation of humanity be added that of Nyon , which met last month in an endeavour conference-mongers have studied their own best efforts . Can it be believed till continues its placid discussions at the valatial headquarters of the League ! of prosperity have returned to Bilbao . The Nationalist Government has asked far from reassuring . In the Far East the ' Sino-Japanese conflict continues to employed for the distribution of sample copies of papers , f such well-meant efforts ? . Whence comes the blight that renders barren every I on October 10th . In the Province of Westminster a campaign has been planned which embraces more than five hundred conference in a succession of vain attempts to ward-off impend- Meanwhile , European statesmen hurry from conference to f letters from heart-broken parents asking that the children be returned to their return of sanity and to a more stable international relationship is the bold were engaged in the similar congenial occupation of perverting the souls of their innocent victims . Have the children of Bilbao fallen into the hands of friends s of all will be that of the kidnapping of the Basque children and in the name of humanity " the Basque Government and policy of facing the facts . Press campaign has been inaugurated to secure a more wide- tax the history of the Spanish War comes to be fully written . One of the from Bilbao . In broad daylight , under the eyes of the world spread reading of all Catholic publications . The final objective of Catholic Press heir children as hostages to fate . are trying to get them back so more , and General Franco holds Bilbao , the parents who well advanced for the national celebration of Catholic Press OPERENT indications in the international sphere lead to conclusions which are The Retreat Plans are already Sunday in England Press Sunday . magazines and periodicals . In Liverpool , a six weeks' Catholic spread , and the new technique of war is being rapidly evolved . Basque Children . or foes ? has corrupted the judgment of almost all European statesmen . For want England . Reality . from e is more in this reluctance than meets the eye ! Historical tradition dies that in a world which is willing up bills for armaments . A Disarmament Conference go Home . strangest episodes . When the history bodies about the British Constitution in course of the children . Their botanical sonally voucher for the fact that peace , order and a measure --- Page 247 --- well be productive of excellent results in Ireland . The intervention of selected silenced by recalling the pointed wards of Pope Benedict XV : " Let no one success will attend this novel experiment . To some it may seem unusual that triests should be engaged in such activities , and the voice of criticism will surely required is the securing of regular readers . Canvassing is recommended as the of these nineteen priests will be given gratis , and will be available to all , without liverted towards really worth-while reading-matter , such as our Catholic to be helpful in industrial disputes , in a word , to do all they a similar campaign in Ireland to push the sales of Catholic books and periodicals . ministry because it has to do with economics ; for in this very social question best method of securing regular subscribers ; it can be carried out either by peace , and by prayer achieve what muddle-headed statesmen the eternal salvation of souls is imperilled . " Here in Ireland we have had from work will undoubtedly arise during a comprehensive canvass , and for this reason in the increasing sales in many districts . But a co-ordination of effort on a with enthusiasm and with marked success . There is a golden opportunity for questions . Not a few disputes have been amicably settled at a round-table impartial in their attitude towards both sides . may well mark a great step the Legion of Mary , the K.S.C. and members of the Grail are adopting the of these think that there is question here of an activity foreign to the sacred great archdiocese towards finding a solution to the social and nation-wide scale would surely give a much-needed impetus . The thousands the words are His Own - " but in We won shall have peace . Have confidence conference presided over by the parochial clergy . Subject to sanction by higher periodicals supply . This October war guns in Spain and China salute the Festival of the King of answer , but at least we can alone for the disregard of the True forward towards the arbitration of industrial disputes . peace-talks keep conflict at bay ? These questions we cannot in Me for I have overcome the world . ' ie whole world is native with the strain of impending world-war . attentive to the cries of little ones . " In the world you shall have distress " - From The Sium we learn of a notable positive contribution towards peace in constructive and practical plan by the spiritual leader of a industry . Archbishop McNicholas of Cincinnati has appointed nineteen priests of the scheme point out that a mere temporary increase in the sales of books and papers cannot be regarded as an indication of success . What is really ecclesiastical authority , such a scheme as that introduced in Cincinnati , might can in giving sane direction to labouring groups " " Here is a expect to race , class or creed . ' It will be interesting to see what measure of economic problems that affect the people under his jurisdiction . The services Sunday is a Catholic power in every Catholic household . Surely the promoters editorial notes . King in the council chambers of the nations . We can pray to Industry . Will it come ? How long will diplomacy and conferences and Towards Peace ound impossible . There is still a Power in heaven and on earth that it christ . of pounds squandered annually upon film-weeklies and similar trash should be priests , who have the advantage of specialised training , and who are studiously of his archdiocese with the special mandate " to assist King . ne local branches of the C.T.S.I. are doing excellent work which is ref The 233 # of his archdiocese with the special mandate " to assist labour s that affect the people under his jurisdiction . The be heard in certain quarters . Such self-appointed critics may be me to time numerous examples of the efficient mediation of priests in labor Peace . ossible . There is still a Power in heaven and on east usual approach or by house-to-house visiting . Many opportunities for a postolic --- Page 248 --- that this portended some supreme historical role to be played by the city in prophets were conscious that God was focussing his attention on Jerusalem and final judgment on the part of the nation for or against the Christ , and this the structure that was to arise in the days to come . The patience , foresight , and evil of those who were His kinsmen according to the flesh . He had been of avoiding the conflict was not so much as considered . What Jesus' attitude But it was a planned campaign widening out from a specific centre . The choice of the Truth must shorten the time allotted to the testing of Israel . ' would have been to such a proposal can be gauged from His answer when Andrew discernible in His reply ( St. John : XII. 23.24 ) : " The se allowed which interfered with the fulfilment of this mission . ' There must be the preparatory work . The sitting of the people in the painful experience of enthusiasm , it soon became evident that the authorities were hostile . " The dull- evangelisation of mankind was no accident . From the beginning Divine Wisdom Jerusalem for the Feast desired to see Him . The request at that critical moment in the educative process . they were able to perceive hints as to the nature of the Temple bore witness to the deliberation with which the work of redemption successive conquests the internsition of a supernatural " Agency in order to by which a builder clears the site on which he is to build . Psalmists and when the shadow of the Cross was deepening was calculated to suggest the was being organized . The intimate relationship which exists between Hebraism ness of the disciples blinded them to the doom that hung over their Master , but , had determined this event . For centuries before the Nativity . the Jews had within its province . It was His task to exhaust the possibilities both for good carried on in the manner of guerrilla warfare the case would have been different . A wise General's first concern is with his base . Intensive preparation must in fact , it did not need divine presence to foretell the end . Yet the question far white unto harvest " no vision of a pagan world hastening to decay for lack st . If the earlier part of Jesus' public career was marked by popular completely fulfilled its mission , and until it had done so the Messiah must abide Stanley B. James been prepared . The story told in the Old Testament reminds his of the process n this world every care would be taken to see that they were laid firmly . I was to be expected that when the foundations of God's Kingdom were laid nations . The Cross was the and Christianity bears , in every feature of it , the traces of design . As a result , With that behind them , pinning our Bible is " all of a piece , " the older part fitting in exactly with the newer they could go out to teach all portion . domain of the Gentile world their faith to one historic event . The Cross unlocked to the first 0000000000000 #000000000 preachers of the Gospel the wide - to Freedoms . The Key . 1901010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stinies of mankind . Dimly in the ground-plan of the Architect as disclosed ness of the disciples blinded them to the door that hung over their Master , but Key to Freedom # # hilip informed Him that certain Gentile proselytes who had come up to bring them back to their Palestinian Home and the subsequent rebuilding 1907 08 October 17 1807 Key to Freedom . request . If the Christianisation of the world was to be 1907 08 09 the development , During the amount of the Architectured The programme thus defined could be carried through only at the UN But the Incarnation did not bring this phase to an end . Judaism had ublime grandeur of the planning . Mind are all to be seen in itirely free from ambiguity . No enticing prospect of fields of Israel as the matrix of the Incarnation and the starting-point for 1 said - to the last sheep of the House of Israel , and no distraction could 1907 08 09 tside world for His message , but no hint of this solution is fried on the manner of emerilla warfare the room would to their Palestinian Home and the subsequent rebuilding of e story told in the Old Testament reminds us of the process carried on in the manner of guerilla warfare the case would have been differed thoroughness and sublime-smoking of the planning . What are still to be seen in blinded them to the doom that hung over their Master . But . --- Page 249 --- 235 --- Page 250 --- a sort of pacifism in the war against Nature . People are looking to simpler , their strength and hope upon a shadow , and losing the present for a future which of a difficult task which left an unsolved problem and an undefeated enemy in not the mood which we find prevailing in the twentieth century Church . " The programme of Catholic Action is very different . And what is most striking about nore " natural " modes of life , they indulge in sport instead of technical research , East , and Benedict in the West , put themselves at the head of fresh colonies . connection wards of Otto Snlangler . author of The Decline of the West , which bound for the land of perpetual peace . ' There they sat them down over against immolate themselves in faith and charity for the sake of their fellow-workers . isable , and plausible excuses for it can be advanced . Happily , however , it is J.O.C. , which Cardinal Verdier recently described as possessing the spirit and circumstances , not a few deem the situation so hopeless that nothing can be parable to those of the Essenes , those isolated ascetics to whom sometimes the would never come . " But the genius of their religion the religion of the Cross- will venture to repeat here . " A weariness spreads abroad , " wrote Splengler , enthusiasm of the Crusades . It is the belief of the ' Jocists that they most highly organised form . It is just those young industrialists who bear the described by Cardinal Newman . " As times got worse , " he wrote , " Basil in the Church of actual history boldly defving a pagan civilisation . but communities refer of course to the Tennessee Omniere Chretienne , commonly known as the from it will a genuine deliverance come , they hold , but by maintaining their persecution broke out in Jerusalem , they could disperse to the four quarters of Christians have been mistakenly likened . We should have had , not the militant barbarians poured down through Italy . What happened then has been graphically Catholic witness in the midst of it . Their attitude , it will be seen , is an heroic the best of it , to use it , as far as it could be used , for religious purposes who remained in the world , waited too . To undergo patiently what was , to make was too much for these refugees . Almost in spite of themselves they became onclusion would have lost itself in the desert solitudes of Egypt and " the if apocalyptic visionaries withdrawn from a world they deemed hopelessly evil . heir appearance in Rome . An escapist movement followed out to its logical of technical organisation . " The mood described in those words is easily recog- this is the fact that , on the Continent , where Catholic Action is to be seen in its is rear . Not as fueitives but as missionaries was it that St. Peter and he made soulless activities from the slavery of the machine , from the pale cold atmosphere e compass . St. Paul's turning from the Jews to the Gentiles was no avoidance missionaries . The monasteries established by St. Benedict in the West Ne" too , are anticipating the collapse of a pagan civilisation , and , under these air wisdom and resolve . If they took another course , they would be wasting ne historic Event , they could go out to " teach all nations . " It was no they detect the great cities . They long to escape from the constraint of their varizons that beckoned them . It was with a good conscience that , when world . With that behind them , winning their faith to one sacred spot and to Babylon , and waited for the coming judgment and the end of all things . Those Not by " smashing the system " with revolutionary violence nor by escaping and that heroism they have learnt from the Cross . " The principle thus enunciated is not without its application in our own day . THE CROSS . nesses of western Europe . It would have established settlements com- modern mechanism and urbanism who are taking the initiative . V roved the creative centres from which a new " Christian civilisation was built escapist " movement which led the Apostles to strain towards the larger 236 lone but devise various means of escape . Elsewhere I have quoted in thone g like this we do indeed see in the early centuries when hordes of could never come . " But the genius of their religion the religion of the three up . unaction words of Otto Salensky , authors of the decline of the U S. --- Page 251 --- challenge to pagan and Moham- The choice of a new piece of land , the building the particular house-holder has no cattle . In some parts of the country , for spot is regulated more by inclination than by Iraqi , is only too evident , and for that reason protected by a primitive scaredrow such as may be seen in the " snap . " I was and roof , is constructed of sticks and dried mud . The art of building these hats but as a rule , the African possesses a few head at least . The house , both walls it can be effected with the minimum of trouble . the natives live in what to our eyes is nothing less than a state of squator . The always to be found a native quarter . The had for the asking , and if one feels like a change , Christians are strongly discouraged from living feet high , in front of which is an open space , five or six yards square , surrounded difficulty attached to "fitting . " Land is to be by a sort of palisade . The open space does duty as a bye . In the accompanying the affairs of the day . ' After all , one cannot sit with any degree of comfort in a a predominantly Mohammedan village as Kondoa- Native Quarter is occupied by those natives who thing to plant the cross thus as a live in houses scattered all over the countryside . in them . The vast majority of Native Africans of a new house , and the moving of the furniture need not take more than a few days . villages , large and small . Generally speaking The permanence of the home in any particular nud , serves as a strong place for grain and food of various kinds frequently withstand the force of torrential downpours . The roof , flat , caked with dried non-native-Indian and Arab , though there is various reasons-presence of toe-tse fly , for example , there may be no influence of the town or village . especially of such the haphazard affairs that we would be inclined to imagine . They are built to from the handful who have had a better education and more immediate contact have " drifted to town . " Unfortunately the four-foot high house , and a flat roof is very inviting . ' Apart from the danger That is , or may be , an advantage . On the other hand , it must be admitted that the the population of these towns and villages is any solidity of structure . ' There is very little a foot high . marking it out from town Dodoma and a number of scattered IN the Prefecture of Dodoma there is one small its neighbours . It is no " little Western ideas of comfort and hygiene are penetrating very very slowly . Apart house with its wooden cross , about the first time I saw a Christian imused to see men sitting on the roof in the cool of the evening discussing medan surroundings " at Dodoma . use is home for man and beast alike . It consists of a hut about four or five Passionist miccinnaries . he type of the native house are extremely primitive . More Glimpses . with Europeans , such as our school-teacher , clerks in the District Office , 1907 08 09 1901 19101901 19101901 19101901 19101901 19101901 19101901 of Africa . snap it will be noticed that there is no such open-space - an indicator I was surprised and touched . A Group of of living and the type of the native house are extremely primitive . as been handed down from generation to generation , and they are not quite c. with Burdett . which as well a better education and more immediate contact en sitting on the roof in the cool of the evening discussing --- Page 252 --- spounded . Afterwards a sort of porridge is made of it . This is seasoned with For example , it is quite possible that this year there will be " many faced with Every day the rice , maize , millet or whatever is being used for the day's cooking tarration and it takes very little to place him on the wrong side of the line . for our . After-servers to come to the church before six o'clock in the morning those who delayed their swing will in all likelihood pay the penalty of their later on is probably the most frequently used word in the Swahili language amine . There was comparatively little rain up to the beginning of March , and then play around the Mission for another half-hour or so and then drift slowly made sauce , etc . Nine times out of ten , the larger is empty , and the only whatever may be in the "larder " in the shape of vegetables , meat , fish , inconvenience the Natives in he first meal is taken about mid-day , and the second in the evening . ' It is of a famine , and act in exactly the same war the following year . " Bado Besides , every house has its mortar and pestle for pounding grain . The more- easily imagined . The heavy smoke clings about them all wards to eat their first meal of the day . I have said that the any way . The smell of wood smoke does not seem to the time though , which is a good thing in a war he resulting atmosphere can be and bed , there are the necessary cooking utensils , and perhaps a few boxes , After Mass they remain for school , which finishes at half-past twelve , might of nowhere . It is to be expected , of course that the House furniture is practically non-existent . The and perhaps a few boxe tainly not a very comfortable on the floor to serve as bed- comfort are penetrating here . lows " and bed-clothes . " Ver- stead . mattress , sheets , pil- door and the roof : the escape except through the ceiling . there are other draw - mentioned , Western ideas of road or boreen leading to bed , ' but , as I have already Notice the road suspended on the roof . opening being the entrance . to be set down in the middle Smoke from the fire has no them . Here they just seem procrastination . " There are always some who simply refuse to profit by the les At home we expect houses . typical native house . g is a good appetite . The ordinary native lives on the border-line of There is no chimney , nor are wn out of a tree trunk . The one on the left of the " snap " is typical there any windows , the only or to have some sort of a backs to a house party . very , very slowly . omewarus were used to # Their . When night falls a skin is placed tact with what serves as a mission station at Kurio . to be on the side of the road . House furniture is practically non-existent . The of coming into violent con- Exterior of the House . --- Page 253 --- more glimpses of Africa . THE CHURCH AT KURIO. KONDOA , IRANGI. View of the exterior . always so in the Catholic surroundings of home . has sufficiently got over his astonishment at finding out that a European can Irish farmer . ' The jembe is used like a pick-axe . ' In fact it December or at the beginning of January , he goes out with his jembe-a sort of Ireland , but it is easy to find an excuse for the exception here , which of Christianity . The Christians profess their faith'd openly . ' The fact that a good # not back to the house . Every house-holder cultivated a pie : otherwise than by a desire to make a parade of their religion - very often they that they have no hesitation in proclaiming themselves Christians at ever dig , to allow the entry of any other sensation . Very often if the " piece of When the ground is sufficiently softened by the early rains-sav at the neighbours . After a time one would come to expect some such definite had a many of them wear their Rosary beads around their necks might be explained amusement to the native to see the snake and foot operation . That is when he opportunity . There are exceptions , of course , just as there are in ( have no place else to carry them , except in their hands - but the fact remains be-and digs the ground . ' The digging' process is not at all like that of an ut it is easy to find an excuse for the exception here , which --- Page 254 --- and sour buttermilk in taste . It is greatly relished by the natives , though the Swahili language by translating the verb " to be with " as if it were the verb " to have , " we are in danger of grafting the European idea of possession unfortunately it is the cause of almost as many rows as poteen or Red Biddy . is a simple fellow , undoubtedly far too happy-go-lucky to have heard of thrift such an idea never occurred to him until the colossal stupidity of alien statesmen One can almost see the green shoots pushing up through the sandy soil and The feast is unthinkable without a dance , and thereafter the night is made is becoming covetous , acanisitive and mean : but on his own native hearth provide a feast for his workers . The principal element of the feast is an to produce crops ; and so far from claiming any ownership of it in our sense , fastened upon him , land laws which were framed to meet entirely different but ready to share his all with anyone who comes within the bounds of his own A. B. Hellier , M.A. ) . community limits . Ready also in his own need to rely upon the bounty of his invilization . From contact with civilization or rather with that tragedy of hideous by continual and nerve-racking drumming the orchestra-reministment he gets the neighbours to help him . They all set to work to the accompaniment stretching from day till day until they form the tall stalks that I have already chief harm which is befalling the Bantu himself through the impact of our on the Bantu root " Na , " which only connotes association ; and this is the land he regards as his own only by association through labour which is necessary or resting and the work is soon finished . It is then the householders duty to conclusion to the present article . Properly speaking there is no verb " to have " With regard to house-shumba-and possessions generally , there is a very conditions " ( Suzuki Exercises , Ed. Steere ; revised and partly re-written of a sort of monotonous chant . There is very little time set apart for eating his revised edition of Steere's Swahili Exercises . The mutation can serve as a mentioned . Travelling in Tanganyika . lance of pombe the native beer a liquid like muddy water in colour , interesting aspect of native mentality to which A. B. ' Hellier calls attention in 000000000000 00000000 Two Missionaries about to set out on a journey by lorry . fellows within the same limits and to the same extent . ' Even his own' plot of cence which is known as the sanctity of private property ( ) the Bantu t in July . ' When the swing is finished the rain and sun do the rest --- Page 255 --- overed flask of red wine and a plate of biscuits and fruit . He poured out the attered habit of the Passion , sandals over his bare feet , his snowy hair and his dark eyes beamed with good humour beneath his white bows . his sixteen yards square plot . He was an old man with the face of a yo to meet there a live modern saint . I knew that he had princely blood in his of Consolation . his big known eyes . " And just feel the weight of that pumpkin ! ' Is it not ves twinkling with good humour . He then showed me through three scantily . A. N. Wrightson hospital for fevers . " urmounted by a ludicrous skull-cap , he was manipulating a watering-can in Good-day , my son . " he replied in a soft , cultured tone . clinked our glasses . out with much enthusiasm . tatvette of his Patron . St. Joseph , and a few unfrained religious prints . Pad had he preferred his own way of life , in poverty and solitude among a handful old-world bow , wished me " Good health . " " Salate , " I answered , Then I am in luck " I replied . Giuseppe went off to look for refreshments and soon returned with a straw- of the poorest of the poor peasants . and I shall detach you a glass of wine . ' if a hard bed . A couple of chairs , a book-case , a briefieu decorated with urnished cells , stone-paved and white-washed , at the end of a prison- I traded up the rocky slope that led through purple vinevards to the reins , that he might have been a great prelate . A Cardinal in fact . I knew " Come inside , for you are dusty and must have travelled far . Come inside womenfolk displaying the usual I felt it carefully a green giant of about twelve pounds . You are an expert I can see , Padre . " brightly-coloured scarf as a head- to-morrow is our great Festa . ' Magnificent ! " I replied . " And do you tend it all by yourself ? " and rest awhile . " He opened the gate leading into his tiny paradise . I came upon him one October afternoon . In a rough black and somewhat You will find me fairly busy to-day " observed the old priest , because diagers of the soil . with their What a beautiful garden ! The Italians have taken the rest of the Convento and have turned it into a Look at my vine ! It is ready for the vintage . " thin local beverage into the two glasses , and raising his towards me with a country clad shepherds and toil-stained covering . I noticed tears in the 7ITH feelings of delight , not unmixed with a little awe and curiosity . a beauty ? " Commune of San Mariano , nesting among the Alban Hills . " I expected before the Madonna ... roughly- d-day , " Father , " said I , peering in at him over the : scarlet tomatoes and purple hollyhocks , whose charms Padre Giuseppe pointed 0000000000000 # 00000000 About twenty worshippers knelt This is our monastery . " said he , with a lordly wave of his hand , his kind Indeed , I am nothing of the sort . But come inside for a little moment Grazie tante ! " I replied , and saumbered through a riot of beans and roses " Ah , it is nothing . It is far too small . But it is all that they have Our Lady I followed him and sat down in his humble cell . The furniture was made up Yes ! it is my one hobby and recreation . " he went on , with a eyes of many : 1907 1807 Indeed . I am nothing of the sort . B Indeed . I am nothing of the sort . But come inside Giuseppe went off to look for refreshments and soon return 1934 # --- Page 256 --- ior it was not unlike the simple dolls in which our grandmother used to delight , gold and jewels . At first sight I was inclined to smile at the figure of Our Lady . the usual brightly-coloured scarf as a head-covering healthy , brown-skinned , shepherds and toil-stained diggers of the soil , with their womenfolk displaying Passionist moving in prayer for me-perhaps . I felt a slight range of remorse . when Passionist Novices chanted the Divine Office day and night in preparation monastery . They left me the church and our sweet Madonna . ' So the good God sanctuary . We knew for a moment before the Great Presence , then Padre wiest and whispered my " Hail Mary . " I began to understand Padre Giuseppe wife's tomb ... . " I followed him with eagerness past these magnificent works and the poor and simple peasantry better than all the tourists and other superior given by the Duke of Genzano . ' That chapel by the Marquis of Tivoli breasts , ' pouring forth a torrent of prayer and praise to Her who is " our life , appraising his pride and joy , his treasure , and the treasure of the humble and bright-eyed peasantry . There they knock on the hard ground , beating their Life-size , clad in a truly gorgeous white satin wedding-dress that had once Bello , bello ! Beautiful ! " he repeated , and tossed his quaint skull-cap into She has never failed me yet in all my troubles and screws - and they have the shrine , and whilst we knew before it I had a good opportunity of carefully not been few . " said the old"Passionist , " devoutly kissing his ros But a stranger like you have perhaps never even heard of ' Our Lady of research a lovely lace veil . all surmounted by a jewelled crown . The Divine her praises . I shall certainly be privileged to join you in keeping such a joyful Child was in her arms , extending His little hands in blessing . I forgive them . Now you must come and visit the church . ' me , but by bit . First my Passionist Brethren ; then our garden and our tics who infest Italy and degrade her people in their shallow judgments Ecco ! " We emerged from the choir and found ourselves in the peaceful adorned a Countess of San Mariano's nuptials ; it was even now sparkling with air in his enthusiasm . I was scarcely able to repress a smile at the boyish of generations of the faithful , and when I saw the lips of the saintly old their , where the gaunt and dust-laden stalls bore silent testimony to the times How am I to describe the venerated statue of Our Lady of Consolation ? spirits of the simple old saint . About twenty worshippers knelt before the Madonna ... ... " roughly-cla Perhaps our Mother will give a poor wanderer some gift of grace and ' Ah , here is our Madonna ! ' The old man approached with reverence to IT rose and followed the slow stems of the bent old priest through the deserted our sweetness and our hope . " I noticed tears in the eyes of many . They rose Consolation ' . I have lived in this cell for over twenty years . When I was Rector of a through the village to-morrow in a grand progression . It is my one day of days . large community of the Discalced Clerks , the officials came and took all from the poor . ' When I remembered that this image had inflated and nourished the piece leed ! " I answered , with feeling , " the whole world will soon be singing Very red cheeks and lips , bright blue eyes and fair corkscrew curls peeped out How long have you been here ? " I asked . THE CROSS peace . ' reat artists , towards a corner of the church , gay with lights and flowers . For the face of that Madonna will ever be sweet to me . As I knelt beside the Yes indeed ! " said the Father , simply . " for our Madonna will be carried Feast . will be a most stately procession , High Mass , and Benediction in the evening e neglect of poor bleeding sin-worn humanity . master . They left me the church and our sweet Madonna . So the good God 242 Giuseppe took my arm and began to display his treasures . " This alta Indeed . will be a most statewide possession . High Mass , and Benediction in the evening k my arm and began to display his treasures . " This altar was 1961bach's father tately procession , High Mass , and Benediction in the evening . her praises given by the Duke of Genzano . That chapel by the Marquis of Tivoli for --- Page 257 --- Our Lady of Consolation --- Page 258 --- 244 --- Page 259 --- after a thorough examina- vicar on earth . this must have been . he remained immovable . ST. Thomas More . Lord Chancellor of England . tion he found the evidence Canonised by Pope Pius XI : May 19th , 1935 . So far as the succession to the throne of Anne's child was concerned he was willing to accept the decree of parliament , but on the question of the Supremacy To the mass of the people of his day religion annexed unaltered and Thomas to sacrifice even those he loved most clearly . but he did not find , bitter though so much in favour of a St. Peter and his successors . His decision made he adhered to it despite the It must be emphasised that he was no crank , no bigot , for born as he was are was forced to face alone , with the exception of Bishop Fisher , without pleading of his wife and friends , and this fact , his firmness to truth , forced him the moral support even of his friends , his belief in the prerogatives of Christ's origin , that as a judge without bias he could not but decide in favour of ading of his wife and friends , and this fact , his firmness to trust have # were most widely , but he did not think him . " his example would but emphasise the truth for which he stood , and If he failed in the hour of trial , a nation . But if he stood firm , encourage those who came after him to face his cross and his calvary . his failure would be the failure of ir- ... 1961 establishments in England . Inactivated , I #000500500500500500000000000000000000000000000000000000 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1957-0009,000 # --- Page 260 --- ever conscious of the needs of her neonle has recently undermined his canonisation ood firm his example would but emphasise the truth for which he stood , and failed in the hour of trial . His failure would be the failure of a nation , but if he rifice , to realise that every new church , every new convert , the rise of religious reality of suffering how small a clean of hope for England and Christianity must of the tree of Christ , and whilst he did his utmost to wipe out the abuses he ness ; the complete absence of support , and the knowledge that to his very he knowledge of the king's mission , and the waywardness of Luther have during those fifteen draw months in Beauchamp ' Tower , and to the sombre the world , for he knew that in England , in fact in the world , he was looked upon encourage those who came after him to face his cross and his calvary . Can it may be ganged from the fact . that it would have been a simple matter for him sample of a man like St. Thomas More , and the Church ever divinely inspired , as an antidote to the forces of irreligion . St. Thomas More sacrificed his life earning and Catholic consciousness , spring from him and the great company to have accepted the oath , and passed his responsibility on to the hierarchy rearest and dearest he was a fool to defend a Catholic truth with his own life . We can understand something of his sacrifice , for the world , though modern , is man before him had been honoured . and been applauded by his friends , and some vision of the future , nevertheless the cold actuality of prison and death ; he chalice of desolation . The greatest part of his sacrifice was his utter lonely- St. Thomas More set aside personal ambition , and refused to be tempted by responsibility which made him a willing victim in the cause of truth . If he a leader and that his example would constitute for the general public a law on earth to reign with Christ in heaven , and in the exquisite joy of hallowed liberty , he will not forget us , who with him , are one in the Fellowship of Christ of Bishops . Had he done so , he would have been honoured by the king as no re . Faith were not stimulated by his faith . His example , his confidence ? But to him , though it may be possible that he and those like him possessed let us not forget when we are looking back to see the effects of his great Never was there a time when the Christian world had greater need of the of pre-Christian paganism seems to re-echo in our own day . f his fellows who watered England with their blood be doubted that the stream of martyrs who subsequently shed their blood ? of right or wrong . but he clearly distinguished between the ranks growth of laxity , and the trunk rather or the lure of a golden age of liberty free from the restraint of the laws , Like his Master he must have endured Gethsemani , and drunk to the dress congratulated by the whole of the English Court . brought to him . How great was his sacrifice , how great his determination , how deep his faith , of the Church . He carried upon his back England and Christendom , and it was this awful suppressed .000 # 00000000 f his fellows who watered England with their blood He had denounced the many abuses which existed amongst clerics and religions . weeds . apparent indifference of the world must have pierced him night and day illed with the clamour of civil strife and religious persecution , and the vicio THE CROSS . for a moment allowed his enthusiasm to attack the tree in place of the 246 Not for one moment did be succumb to the intellectual lasciviousness of lamour of civil strife and religious persecution , and the viciousness --- Page 261 --- join in the fun . Maybe I did that a bit more quickly than usual because I didn't sure enough I spied her all alone , gazing towards the shores of France . I thought was dark when we boarded the boat at Folkestone , and nearly everybody went and I'm dashed but those physical impossibilities became , if not easy , at any her , and some of them weren't so easy . real heavy weight lifting and all that a queer stick , though . I hadn't the knock of making friends . That's why I important occasion . But nothing worried Bill for long , and he was quite : " became friendly . Indeed we all agreed to get together in the French train and he had decided that I should go to Lourdes . ' Bill really wanted to go on ras why we became such good friends . I found myself doing little services for below . I thought I'd take a walk on deck , for Leila wasn't down there , was so found of Bill . He used to drag me to all sorts of places and make me I enjoyed that train journey from London to the South of England . It one with its clenched grasp which to the warmth downstairs . She just kept looking towards France he novelist eyes ... ... I cannot describe them ... it wasn't their colour nor not reel the least bit shy amongst those strangers . My compartment was occupied ondon , at 530 on a July evening , feeling a bit out of things . I always was their size , although they were very big and very blue , but there was a mistful that pilgrimage himself . I saw how disappointed he was when he heard that When I tried to explain about my hand she just looked at me with pleading ever forced into that particular pilgrimage beats me . But Bill Muldoon was she wasn't too pleased to see me when I joined her : at any rate she started , are possible . For the first time since the war , I felt I was not such a useless fool We were a cheery lot , but the cheeriest of all was Leila Thomas . She had Leila and I were the only semi-invalids in our compartment , so maybe that Kathleen Brown and it seemed as if I'd weakened her from a dream . But she would not be was fixed upon my hand - the married in the benefit of the doubt that it wasn't the hope of a cure for my maimed We began talking , and I learned a great deal about her . She kept house for Last Minute light shining in them . ' Her poor little foot was encased in a long black boat And each finger was spread wide . like that : once he got an idea into his head , nothing would knock it out , had not opened for years . by three girls and five men , including myself . Right from the start we all " tell you I looked at him pretty queerly when he offered it , but I really gave turn to her . ' But her eyes were But as usual Bill got his own way , and there I was at Victoria Station . her only brother , who was studying pretty hard , it seemed , to become a doctor Mine . " " and I was so unworthy ! for a Catholic , so I'm not building in V hopes on that he had to work at the office to relieve Old Jenkins , who always took ill on an hand which rushed me into that trip . In fact , when I suggested as much ... with iron sides . never had much time for prayer at any time , and why I should have been good Catholics home for , and they may mighty hard . too . His face were such a grim for hours afterwards that I wished I had no mentioned the stupid thought . roared with laughter . 000000000000 00000000 Her gasp of wonder made me You're neither good the day he literally thrust that ticket into my hand , " " " every Miracle It's more than many His face were such a grim for hours afterwards that I tell you I looked at him pretty queerly when he offered Not likely . my boy ! " Bill was Trish van know . " It's a 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 the day he literally thrust that ticket into my hand . " Not likely , my boy ! " Bill was Trish von know . " It's a hand which rushed me into that trip . In fact hope of a c 0 # --- Page 262 --- 248 --- Page 263 --- mining in her eyes . " Until I die , I shall never forget the glory of her look for my next words , for he gasped quite audibly when I said : Bill Muldoon was asked when I showed him my hand . But you can't away It was her gasp which made me turn to her . There on her knees , with the the wedding . Of course , he agreed , but I don't think he was quite prep The truth is I don't want Leila to wear a hat . For after all there's just But her eyes were fixed on my hand , the maimed one with its clenched grasp towers and all that , and Leila in a white dress and veil . ' Passionist Missions and Retreats Leila's eyes as she spoke . ill for long , and he grimned all over when I asked him to act as best man Autumn supplementary list Mine . " and I was so unworthy ! " Leila wanted a quiet wedding , but I would like a big one , organ and morning sun , elinting on her golden hair . I saw her face , with the radio Valedon . Co. Tyrone morn . Children , Dalbeith Convent , Glasgow ride to feel the power of strong fingers again . Our Lady " so fervently , to grant Leila her wish . 000000000000000000000000000000000 which had not opened for years . And each finger was spread wide . My God ! St. Andrew's Convent , Hawick , Scotland Last minute miracle . wraeh Camp . Do . Kildare Archconfraternity , Mount Argus , Dublin Man ! Fr. Vivian . Boarders , Bothwell Convent . Glasgow Loreto' College , St. Stephen's Green . Dublin Carmelite Brothers , Clondalkin , Co. Dublin chance that I'll see the radiance flashing once more in her eyes , on her wedding Crumlin Road , Dublin . Fr. Owen . Durrow . Leix . Campbeltown . " Argyle , ' Scot it . Patrick's Province in the months of September and October : Water Hospital , Belfast Tervis Street Hospital . Dublin Inmates , Nazareth House . Glasgow Gurteen , Co. " Sligo . nurses , the following are amongst the Missions and Retreats given by 1 to . Women ) South . " Co. Dublin . Can you believe it ? I haven't unite realized it vet . And I move my fingers FF. Austin and Gerard . I found it easy to brav. ... . I , who hadn't nraved for years ... . Patrician Brothers , Mountain FF. Austin and Celsius . There were tears in Keash , Ballymote , Co. Sligo Meelick on Mayo . " Leila wanted a quiet wedding , but I would like a big Fr. Terence . do . Women ) . do . the Passionist Fathers of 2nd Retreat ) . Ardovne , Belfast " Wan , do . " do . juniorate , Reparatrice Convent Merrion Square , Dublin Campbeltown , Argyle , Scot 249 Baldoyle . Do . do . " I knew it . Ben ! " I prayed so hard . Oh ! . do . do . do do : Sir. Kintmann E. de M. Dimmalis , Larne , Co. do . do , do . Fr. Richard . Patrician Brothers , Mountain Ardovne , uses , Tervis Street Hospital . Dublin E. de N. Fr. Gerard M. Drumalis , Larne , Co. , adita . Mr. Austin . do . " ( We and Gerard . FF. Austin . do . do . do . FF Austin a The following are amongst the Missione and Retreate given by the Passionist Fathers a 0000 : do . " fast ( Men ) Marist Brothers . Dumfries Sco urses , Fr. Frederick . --- Page 264 --- demption it would seem only acquisition of the fruits of Re- what way does she fulfil this role ? right that she should have some share in their distribution . In Since Mary co-operated in the 1961 1961 1961 1961 1962 1963 1963 1963 1963 cinematography # # 00000000 # 19010000000000000000000000000000000000 1957-01,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1907 08 09 900080008000000000000000000000000000000000 Mary , mother of divine grace . --- Page 265 --- mother of divine grace --- Page 266 --- heads and saving : ' Val . ' Thou that destroyed the Temple of God and in three and nailed hands and feet : he sees how resigned and patient Jesus is . although that multitude . Jesus had proved to His Father to forgive them , and His prayer had been answered : forgiveness and grace had come . But few responded to The graces this robber received were , it is true , very special ones , granted first to pity , then to defend and honour Jesus : He rebuked his wicked one of those robbers hanged with Him , blasphemy Him , saying : ' If Thou So the torture , indignity and blasphemy to which Jesus was subjected only , pered : " He saved others ; Himself He cannot save " ( Matt. XXVII , 39- dignity , holiness , and divinity ; and this converted thief so profits by the grace down from the Cross ! " ... Then as He made no movement , the priests he hopes that even he may be included in it . ' He admirees the spirit in which Father' forgive them , " and the excuse : " they know not what they do , " and God , seeing thou art under a like condemnation ; and we indeed justly : for we said to Jesus : ' Lord , remember me when Thou shalt come into Thy Kingdom , ' to increase His story . He turns a criminal into a penitent and preacher of His be the Son of God , save Thyself and us ' . hinks : he sees the wounds of Jesus . the blood flowing from the scourged body And Jesus said to him : ' Amen I say to thee : this day thou shalt be with me between two criminals : thus they planned to degrade him before the people , circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . hem , had evoked much decision from the priests who stood around indulging the wisdom of God . ' The enemies of Jesus conceived the malicious design of crucifying Him Christist . in Paradise ' " ( Luke , XXIII , 39-43 ) . XXXIV . Jesus Promishes Paradise to a Dying Thief . " But the other answering , rebuked him , saying : ' Neither does thou fear When Jesus was raised on the Cross , His prayer to His Father to forgive man's own act . the power of God and section of The Cross . None-These two cases , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the Crucified ' I. Cor. I. 25 . and blast His reputation to succeeding generations . us' suffers . it is not bravado . it is love , and the thief's charity is are called ... . days dust rebuild it , ' save . Time own self . ' If Thou be the Son of God We Preach the great day of Redemption , but the same graces were being poured over all sphemy , while many of the crowd followed their lead , " wagging their Even him , ' that he becomes worthy to enter paradise that day with Jesus . served to enhance His charity the more . He makes use of the malice of me it , and God converts no one against his will : the acceptance of grace must be " The " good thief " had been a bad man . But he now uses his senses in occurred a remarkable interruption recorded only by St. Luke : " And id blast His reputation to succeeding generations . " His Father nt , and he believes in His Divinity . " He hears that amazing prayer : in blasphemy , while many of the crowd followed their lead . ceive the reward of our deeds . But this man ' done no ' evil ! ' And he --- Page 267 --- names of deceased . Philip Farrelly , Mary Flanagan , Kathleen Redmond . THE sacred passion . --- Page 268 --- the story --- Page 269 --- characters , each group of characters telling of a blessing to be obtained , for the There his first sermon in Chinese . I looked farther off into the distant mountains Tom Wusu , to baptism a catchmen . I had the icy of bringing her first and devotees of the idols par. draw one of the bamboo slips read the number , and ine of the boys crawled to the end of it . The branch to the left reached farther asking from the idols . On the opposite side of the table were small strips of 190 , when I heard my dear companion . Father Godfrey Halheim C.P. breach are . ' There we met a native who told us what he knew of the probable depth torch or light of any kind , so we made an effort to dispel the darkness by lighting last holy communion , her Viaticum . Still farther off in those hills I had followed in the distance : the village . lying peacefully in the valley below : and to the to popular belief , ' will most certainly be granted by the idols of this cave . ' On off into two smaller passages . The opening to the right was not very deep , and bamboo , in a wooden bowl , on each of which was written a number . The some papers we had found . We were surprised to see that the cave branches left our little mission at Wush . The thought came to me of a day . long years As we passed the table of idols we were forced to go down on our hands and ery centre of the cave , was a table with three small idols resting on it . To n their native hills I had given them Christian burial . the entrance was but shoulder high . Stooping , we entered it . " There , in the connected with it . nees in order to enter farther into the slowing cave . We had come without of the cave . He explained its history , and recounted the popular superstitions , such nonsense have these poor people been fed for centuries , until the consultation the left of the table , written on white cloth . were several thousand Chinese Measing view of the surrounding country : the two waterways winding away on different occasions the funeral concessions of seven or eight Christians . ' There worship the true God . These are only a few out of many thousands . of idols has entered into every important circumstance of their lives . So will they continue to believe until such time as they have the light and grace to Mr. reverse was internuted by the boys , who were eager to explore the cave . than we could see with the poor lighting , so we returned to the mouth of the in China long ago . consult the corresponding figure on the list of characters . The favours , accordic what famine means in China . ad recalled how once . some five years soon I had walked to a home sir miles My reverse was interrupted by the boys , who were eager 255 . The entrance was but shoulder high . Stooping , we entered it . There , in the on different occasions the funeral concessions of seven or eight and recalled how once . some five years ago . I had walked 0 0 --- Page 270 --- 256 --- Page 271 --- lay . Here were peasants , almost slaves to the soil since they had no other is carved , in Chinese characters , the inscription " Ku Tsang Shu Chu , " which pride the deeds of their ancestors who had risked much to save the books of that Faith that we , Christ's priests , are offering they will prize it above everything . recent years . I was thinking of some bitter disappointment that I had neans of livelihood ; here were simple countryfolk , living in poverty , with the twenty centuries ago these people had loved culture and literature , and had launting threat of famine never far away . Yet they had ideals . They had a prized the classics . Two thousand years had passed , and still they related with eneration for learning , of which their poverty and lack of opportunities could not rob them . Surely , when once they have really grasped the word of the out to us a large stone a few feet below to the cave . On this slab neans , " The Ancient Hiding Place of the Books . " So much does this tradition mean to the people of Wusui that even at this late date , and in their poverty . There is a nobility of soul here which promises much for the Church . the scholars and the country folk of that far distant date toiling up the st I quite forgot my wariness on the way back to the mission . I was thinking We had spent a very enjoyable hour . As we descended , the native liff with their precious loads of books to hide them in this care . Bernard said : " In other martyrs the " andour of love assuaged the pain of the several times when we had to hide the sacred vessels and restments in Alphonsus' tells us that St. Bridget was permitted to hear Our Divine Lord saying hey have constructed a path that the interested stranger may visit the historic never denied me anything , I will never deny you anything in heaven . St. Gabriel . Our Blessed Lady . were carried back in imagination over two thousand years . We seemed to see langers and tempests , rather than walking on dry land , if you do not wish to own is voucksated a clearer intuition in the Eternal Word of our needs and difficulties ? Order a copy of each to-day ! in fervent prayer , sought the intercession of Our Lady . When on July 2nd. 8 in China long ago . In an theoretical letter of the 10th September 1807 Ten XIII wrote . " Now which of 000500000000 00000000 blessed . ill those that inhabit the regions of glory can rival in favour the august Mother of God ? To In the Office of St. John Danascene , the Defender of all navy images , we read Gemma Galgani medium ! For such is her greatness and such her favour with God , that he who , need By Rev. Osmund Thorpe , C.P. be prayers and power of Our Blessed Lady . His right hand , which had been cut off , was only Pontiff raised the celebration of the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary , long established Wither : " Ask of Me what you please , for your petition will not be in vain . 0000 00000000 # 00000000 perienced in this very mission of Wusu . Here was a lesson for me . Even care . ittered a defeat , the historian ( Abbon ) relating the event , wrote : " On this Mary's Cavalier . ( By post 7d ) . help , neglects to have recourse to her , is as one who would Mr without the aid of Who has greater influence to move the Divine Will ? And who can compare with her in motherly enary of the Christian victories over the Turks , to a higher rite and greater solemnity . " # yes from this star , Mary . As to Our Blessed Lady as Queen of Martyrs , St St. Bernard said : " O man , if you feel the # # Bristol to hear Our Divine Lord saying to His ( By post 7d ) . for a second time saved her people of Paris estored . When in 885 Paris was besieged by the cruel Normans . Govlin. the THE Editor , " THE CROSS , " Mount Angus , Dublin . THE CROSS , " MOUNT Argus , Dublin . 257 a second-lared her people of Paris " ... we won are floating in the midst of mother : " Ask of Me what you please , for your petition will not be in gain . ' t. Bernard said : " I man , it you feel that in this life you are floating in ed . turn not your eyes from this star . Marc. ' As is Chief Released Tady as Queen of # # # Mr. No. No. 6thissed Lady as Queen of Martyrs St experienced in this very mission of Wusu . Here was a le " Ask of Me what you please , for your petition will not be in a second time saved her people of Paris . " --- Page 272 --- Indeed , but for the difference in colouring Moira was dark . Stella fair-thev of early approaching evening , and the moorland-fragrant with the honeyed had been classmates at college , and had gone to the university together to study post as teacher in a high-class school in England had followed , while Stella . strong similarity between the two girls - fine examples of young Irish womanhood . onlanc . The two girls had been friends at school-from childhood almost . They height and build , and even resembled each other in their walk . They were clad very moment of her life ; that he inspires every good thought that arises within all . " " And with that she poured might easily have passed for sisters . Both were about the same age , of equal For three years Moira had worked steadily at her job , coming home for a rest ne that might have puzzled many far wiser and ' clever people " than Stella should be . " she concluded , as she gazed beseechingly at Stella Conlan . But Stella had " little advice to profier . Indeed , her friend's problem was And Moira had justified their sacrifices , for she had done brilliantly . A good Alfred Grosch tremendous sacrifices in order that their one child should enjoy the advantages and take their degrees . But there was a wide gulf between them , for while " but perhaps I had better tell you scents of wild flowers had taken on a soft purple tape . There was not a either so ambitious nor so keen , had been content with something less in Ireland . arew pale . " Anything wrong , e road in its wake . The hills in the distance were blurred with the faint blue per and that he makes her feel life , the world , and everybody and everything their own country . Stella's parents were well-off , Moira's were poor working-people , making for some , at least , of their sacrifices . Deeply ! " replied Moira . abitation in sight , nor , except for the two girls , was there a human being to of a really good education . She liked her work . She liked the people she met , and in the fashionable The sun was already on its way down the western skies as they stroke along Yes . " murmured Stella , with a smile . " You certainly are written ! " walked sturdily along the rugged narrow road that ran westwards Moira ? " asked her mother . are" heaven and heavenly ! themselves in my-my plight I was going to say - but circumstances I think be seen . tholic parish in which her school was situated she had found ample opportunity " No , mother " she replied , varass the Mayo moorland . ' There must be dozens of girls who Well Stella ? " asked Moira , at length . out the whole story . 000000000000 # O.000000000000 ir some few moments they walked on without speaking . There was a also much alike in Irish tweeds , and evidently both were holiday-making in Pilemma . THAT shall I do . Stella ! " asked Moira O' Byrne of her friend as they Do you really love him ? " asked the other . She coloured suddenly and then es any girl know she loves a man truly ? ' How , indeed , except that he fills How do I know ? " explained Moira . How do you know that ? " asked Stella , simply . during the vacations , and she had in a measure been able to repay her parents Moira's 1907 08 Well then , my dear Stella . Do tell me what I ought to do ? " asked the other . --- Page 273 --- 259 --- Page 274 --- 260 --- Page 275 --- to church , nor did her mother and father . Marc was plainly shocked , and at Bowen , sitting near Mrs. Brady and her daughter , suddenly smiled through he very day after school , her parents had consented , and had given their permission what she desired so much ; but the arrival of a new little girl in a neighbouring eyes cast down , but face night with joy . She was going to receive her Master . tears , for Mary , leaning closer , had whispered quite clearly to her mother : At first the child refused to go , but finally she gave in , and , prompted by Mary' Louise said we could convert maybe more than one in a year by our e advice of her mother , she invited Lucy to go to church sometime with her . o love the kind Sisters and the priests who did all they could to help her ier how she had come to neglect her faith , also that Lucy had been baptized . Four people , tense and eager , watched that slim white figure . And Mrs To begin " with . She said she was a Catholic . and yet she did not on to the It was First Communion Dav. Soft strains of music filled the crowded church , uriosity she asked Mary many questions about God and the Church . So Mary earochial school , as all Mary's other friends did . And she said she never went Put back the clock ! That when the unit night and , afterwards , Mrs. Bowen became very friendly with Mrs. Brady and told pay for the Chinese babies even if you can't offer your Commons for them " " Listen , mother . Maybe I couldn't make my First Communion this year ; While Mary took upon her young shoulders the whole responsibility , and made Put back the clock ! And when the lunar last night house soon occupied Mary's thoughts . This child , Lucy Bowen , was her name . Summer Eime is Ended It was some time before Mary became really reconciled to having to give , Has come , give me one hour of radiant light . puzzled Mary a good deal . lary replied . Suddenly she brightened . " But I'll ask Sister ' will give to those who toil. patience to learn That brighter days will dawn , the spring return . Put back the clock ! And from the years gone by , My eyes shall see , and I will understand . sure Lucy always knew her lessons . not , because she was too young . But shed a sadness's or the shortening days . but I did convert a beaten , didn't I ? " Has passed away . one hour of radiant light up the aisle , a procession of children moved slowly . Among them was Lucy , ut never sent to a Sisters' school or to church . A few days later . Lucy was taking catechism lessons from Siste That when at last I reach the promised land , Mary's Heather Baby Mary , " Mrs. Brady insisted . " And that year will quickly pass , " and you're communions . And I know my catechism , too-real good . Why , you can . You're old enough . Only you don't know the Give me one gift from their deep treasury One hour each day , to see and know my way . Winter is near , the year is flying fast . The gift of childish faith , that I may pray 000000000000 00000000 Put back the clock ! The hour for play is past , " I know , " subdued Mary ; " but I wanted to convert one this year . Sister In deepening gloom , the lingering summer rays , out never sent to a Sisters' school or to church . told her how she had wanted to make her First Communion that year , but could Dorothy M. Aikin . Indeed all the beaten babies won't be converted or grown up in one was- " Lucy herself , proved more than an apt pupil and , in a short time , had grown Lucv herself , proved more than an art pupil and , in a short Twish I could make my Communion . " Lucy spoke virtually 261 . s up the aisle , a procession of children moved slowly . Among h I could make my Communion . " Lucy spoke wistful house soon occupied Mary's thoughts . This child , Lucy Bow but I did convert a heathen , didn't I ? " We my First Communion the It was some before Mary became really reconciled to having to give up the advice of her mother , she invited Lucy to go to church's To begin with , she said she was a Catholic , and yet she did not go to the --- Page 276 --- ook refuge before the statue of the Virgin , but a foreign soldier , to mock them , threw a stone and broke the arm of the Child Jesus . " Blood gushed from the are the three ultimate refuges which the Saviour reserved for His friends of One of the most interesting pardons in France , that at the Saints-Maries back to the times of Charlemagne , takes place on September 8th. with a midnight September 2 . 1917 , gave a chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin to the Maries-de-la-Mer. a holy grotto at Sainte-Baum benedictines of the Order of Clunv. The monks in return dedicated their and the costumes are particularly rich . there is practically no region in which splendid Abbey to the name of Mary , since known as Notre Dame of the Lion , gave the order to pillage the town of Deol . The inhabitants in despair October " pardons , " which are scattered throughout the country . " This is true , for example , of the Pardon or vilerimage of August 15th to predilection , driven by the Jews from the Holy Land after the Ascension . After ceremonies . in months later the Peace of Gisors was signed on January 21 , 1/88 . ' of the domestic animals , and the Pardon of Saint-Cadou , with Breton wrestling de-la-Mer. where the three Maries , fleeing from Palestine , are supposed to have pilgrimage occurs , with a procession up the hill to the ancient chapel which Thus while we find on September 12th and 13th. the Pardon of Sai historian-doctor to Philippe-Auguste , told the story in his chronicle Gesta these two autumn months . turesque survival , not only in between Henri IT and the King of England the latter's son Richard Cheur-de- landed , takes place on October 23rd and 24th . A fortress-church at Saints- the French " pardons , " large or small , are still observed by the Faithful . mands a view of the sea , the port of Marseilles and Notre-Dame de la thousand years to the time when Prince Khhes of Delos , by an act dated THE great pilgrages to Lourdes last month , with their accompaniment Cornelv. at Carnac-la-Trisine-sur-Mer in Brittany , with Brittany but at many other shrines September 8th to 16th. at Allanch , near Marseilles , ' another thousand-year quaint and picturesque . Saint-Malo on October 3rd , we find many other noteworthy religious events in remains as a quaint and pic- The stories attached to the pardon-centres have often great historic as well as I witness a " pardon . " Though they are more frequent in that section of France religious interest . past , thousands have come to worship . " pardon " or local pilgrimage Mass celebrated in the open air on the night of September 7th and 8th. On voyages long and perilous , they came safely ashore on the friendly strand of At Notre-Dame-du-Charmaix-sur-Modane , a celebrated nightmare broken stone and the soldier dropped dead . The miracle was so impressive that of France . the custom of the of spectacular ritual , call attention to the unremitting fervour with which throughout the country . It is an error to think that Brittany is the only section of France in which 000000500000 # in France . 1907 1807 Amongst the religious traditions . Pardons . nest , a crypt more than fifteen centuries " old at Saint-Maximin . such in September 25th . as well as the picturesque Procession of the Rosary in 1907 1910 a pilgrimage centre . ' This is evident even in the September and , s assured the renown of the sanctuary where this year , as for centuries y of the Virgin at Deols , near Chateauroux . ' This goes back over Miracles , due to an incident which occurred in 1.87 . In the course of the there is not a pilgrimage centre . ' This is evident even in the S on September 25th , as well as the picturesque Procession of the Rosary in etween Henri II and the King of England , the latter's son , Richard Coeur-de --- Page 277 --- those of the guardians of the Camargue can be recognised , cow-boys of the Marys were lodged by the good king . Remember in a chapel high above the sentry- are let down by a flower-decorated rope , whilst a Magnificat is chanted Mediterranean sea-board , who on spirited mounts guard the herds of cattle and ritadel-church . " It is from there " states Dom David. O.S.B but the unceasing pity of the local wild horses . At every pilgrimage these guardians give a wonderful display and Sarah . their faithful black servant . " and to render vociferous homage to " Sarah the Egyptian , " whom they revere walk , which with the characteristic loopholes of the twelfth century , crowns the But while the relics of Sarah found shelter in the crypt , those of the Holy horsemanship as their tribute of honour to the Saints . their rendezvous , especially at the Spring pilgrimage , when they come to war as their special protectress . Apostles themselves , separated them : and 25th. and in the autumn on October 21st and 22nd . Here the census hold populations has preserved traces of the It was not long before the mysterious call of the apostolate , as with the vanderers , and even their relics , for us . This hospitable shore , with its golden sands , its tamarisks , and furze , and its scattered population of humble fisher- is followed by loud cries of ' Long live the Holy Navys ! " Amongst the voices , A famous centre of pilgrimage in Provence . folk , held a strong attraction for the two whom Our Saviour himself had raised from the normal tradition . St. Lazarus , Les Saintes-maries de La Mer. settled permanently near this snot-00m. holy Marys and the good Sarah , who and Sidione , and a group of holy women . " these self-same shares . strong with a Spring , May 24th Provence . These friends were according to immunoe : " Pardons " in France grimage " are " in wild horses . At every pilgrimage these guardians give a venerable tradition which has survived the vicissitudes of nine- still live by their sacred relics . and Sidione , and a group of holy women including me the disciples Maximin from the dead , the disciples Maximir teen centuries , these holy women whom Our Saviour Himself had raised nal , attract a more pic- it . " including Martha , Mary Magdalene" --- Page 278 --- he observed . first-class agent to boom your I'll turn the spotlights on it . goods . ' You've a first-rate propo- We don't do that sort of thing But the Prior shook his head . What you need up here is a sition in this outfit of yours , and 1901190119011901190119011901190119011901 HelpLearn to establish a promotional statement itself . 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010101000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # PRANKDOWN ARE HESSERS --- Page 279 --- 265 --- Page 280 --- 266 --- Page 281 --- Gatherly stiff . " Very soon she took her John Peter Paul , keeping round a just as it is without any touching-up . Then I realised that its very simplicity improving his invention , social service . take-oh . I bear your pardon , I did not without being able to pick up a subject small , poorly-paid position was better this . Believe me , when I saw that art . His nights were divided between At that moment , Maggie appeared . studying painting , which she hoped to was its chief beauty , especially as the of it . Diana's knowledge of human meal , to which Alan Penrith did ample became somewhat easy . She placed picture is going in to our customers , height and well-proportioned . His hair and the title of the picture will be be educated . She was now in London . should move away before I got round . good all day he may have it with us " Editress , and the reading of character plenty of ambition and energy in his Serial Story . young , leaving him and his half-sister , nection for London , when I spotted group I thought it ordinary too : a His parents , it appeared , had died given it up as a bad job , was as a garden in summer about five o'clock . leave , saving she would return when ream and queen biscuits and Somerset best , and unnatural behaviour . I had and I was praying all the time that justice , thereby endearing himself to nothing would " hinder me . " and consequently they were on their make-up . He was over six feet , in green shadow of the arbor . Over the worth taking . The subjects were trick of looking long and straightly at across the fields here . to get the con- and on leaving school , decided that a presence . I was terrified last they than the bread of idleness ; accordingly afoot when they spotted the camera scene one would see in any English nature had increased greatly since she had taken the post of Problem Page , Diana , silent , made the ideal listener . by the fact that he was totally unaware him as an " old " boy of some fine to learn the possibilities of commercial tion , Diana studied him . She the imp was safely in bed . and running down every now and then Maggie , he became confidential , and Public School , " fond of sports , with sister's doings " an independent little now a girl of seventeen alone in the lilac bush , heard these words , and let rather disappointed , " smiled Diana . to keep a brotherly eye upon his I'm afraid you are going to be and right along the coast all morning a person that was very fascinating . " women and a little boy in the kitchen School and his sister to a convent to world . Alan had gone to a Public subjects were quite unaware of my Maggie , and since John has been so been a keen amateur photographer , announced . " There's strawberries and out a whoop that scared Susan Prayer coupled with action . That I am hoping my invention will have matter of fact , taking a short cut Five o'clock . ' given it that extra touch so necessary ; praver then ? " asked Diana . he had taken service with a big firm usually aware there was something was sleek and dark , and he had a very good-looking , increased immensely know I had been down at Gull Edge seems to me a very ordinary one-two Yes ! " he said , emphatically , Ah , that's just the beauty of it ! " The picture you have just taken It was a very merry party that sat Mr. Penrith will stay to tea , " You will be a firm believer in about the wicker tea-table set in the decided he was not more than twenty- follow as a career . Alan had always said Alan enthusiastically . " Do you now you had a visitor . " five years old , and that he was very . Tea is ready . ' Miss Diana . " she THE Alan Penrith proceeded The Problem Page W to expound upon his inven- porch ! " Chapter X. Evelyn . FRANCES MacBRIDE Everlyn . --- Page 282 --- joy bringing a light to the eyes that tell the mistress " you are here , but have done with your nonsense ! I'll hills and thinking about Alan Penrith . about my invention ? I should so like which had just arrived . Among them , kind in a word . to feel he was pulling Diana saw one she knew was from it is ready and - and - er , to tell you none to speak of ; he merely wanted whether she will see you or not is would like you to see the picture when to see you , Mr. Penrith . " pleasing voice . In return , she told him now be heard . ' Mr. Penrith , will you you have done for me to-day , Miss began to play a series of unusual had something special to say-probably have so enjoyed this afternoon . and I stainsforth . I say , would you mind The special letter lay unheeded among another matter . " Diana appeared at terribly if I called on you again ? I notes on his horn , running up and the head of the stairs , a most peculiar blue dusk of night creeping over the a renewal of his offer of marriage . wood and a drawer of water . I am ... . " Charles Arowsmith , written on his long practice . Maggie came running to manner . I am no longer a newer of London to-night . Thank you for all to spend on recreation of a reasonably Diana's heart . He rose with a sigh of Maggie gave her the afternoon post leserve to be announced in a fitting My advice is usually acted on , for villagers of Goose Common the driver ambitions , he confessed that he had Pantegg , otherwise I shall not reach letters from people with real problems A most unaccountable pleasure at I never dreamed before there were window . It was Alan Penrith . ' the boyish compliment surged up in with the Daily Review . I beg your pardon , Mrs. Kennedy , the door and Diana went to an upstairs private stationary , which meant he Massie up the path . Diana could hear of her own greatly interesting position . you to know . ' careful how I compose my answers so many problems in the world , each but I would have you know I am the Knowing this , Diana went upstairs and His speech was cut short by his one ? " pleaded John Peter Paul . entry into the house . Maggie could You know , Miss Stainsforth , von down by the window and watched the Please . Aunt Diana , may I have down the scale with an ease born of vital to its owner . I have to be very As she passed through the hall , refuse . " Very well . I shall be delighted small car came down the white which interested him - to have sufficient to earn his living decently at work child having a nap here , to say nothing bearer of good tidings , and as such . the others . Poor Mr. Arrowsmith ! Diana laughed . They had forgotten another strawberry , just a " weeny - care of a little child . " Alan gave her that long keen look Good-bye , and a thousand thanks . ' if you don't mind me saying so . Most when she finished . " I must catch that train from strike me as being a very fine fellow . put the letters on her desk . She sat girls wouldn't be bothered with the Not always . Sometimes there are charming that Diana felt she could not ONE morning about a week later . a Quain . To the astonishment of the him trying to explain . he child . of the mistress at her work ! ' Much crestfallen , Alan climbed out his weight in the world . of his disreputable car and followed Will you be quiet ? " kissed Maggie was his criticism of her . As for great Peter Paul , of his mother who died . giving him a brief sketch of John in low , but fierce tones . " There is a Smart little chap , your nephew , " His smile was at once so boyish and Diana listened , enchanted , to his road and stopped before the gate of better or worse . " maidens ? " he teased her . regret . He is not my nephew , " said Diana , " Von answer letters from love-sick remarked Alan . THE CROSS . 268 madam , but a really talented one . " his weight in the world . --- Page 283 --- 269 --- Page 284 --- 270 --- Page 285 --- way , the personality of the writer . She but stopped . Here she was treading a little weak perhaps , but certainly she was a typist or a book-keeper in a London and interview this Miss Evelyn saw . Evelyn Barry as a madcap of responsibility of being on her own , know everything ; probably she knew waiting all his life for a chance to steal able to visualise , in an uncanny sort of she could pity these people now . since it but fear of mockery , pity , humilia- she had grown so rich in things that resting on her to deter a girl from and that no satisfaction was so deep as that derived from doing one's duty said at last , " the silly , ' blind ' little earning her living in London . Probably there was a grave moral obligation . a white blossom from life's garden , and wisdom ; and kneeling there at His exemplary Catholic girl up to now- good-bye , and caught the noon train . bricking of her conscience , would be things in life do not matter very much modern , sophisticated young girls who went upstairs . All night long she Foot , the idea came to her to go to from lack of sleep and worry . After imagined herself in love , and of his it . She had sent to her row straightly , was a complete stranger , about whose convent-bred , no doubt , since her meaning to answer an emphatic " No , " ness , his trite , easy phrases : terribly Barry was a charming young innocent . life for her . Doubtless he had been had made it in pride what else was to make to the letter . Her head asked That night she slept in London for the behind William's talk of his unhappi- would re-open old wounds . better his type would be pleased . ' This taking this monstrous plunge . Try as pondered the idea , the better she liked from a worldly point of view . on very delicate ground . From her again . Now she was glad the row was girl , driven nearly francic by the thoughts and feelings she was entirely eighteen , " her head turned with the big firm , and the man William was her being such a fool . ' After all , the girl right from wrong as well as Diana did , ingly , next day she left Maggie in sole she might she could not get the convic- Maybe , with whom she had once charge of Quain , kissed John Peter Paul changed too . She thought of Teddy tion . that had caused her to make it ? Barry for herself . ' The more she warnings . She saw the wild snare Time changed all things on earth , the row never to set foot in London ignorant . She might be one of those conscience was warning her against this step , more than all her relative's her that what are deemed the greatest Yet , as a new-born Catholic , she felt seek counsel from the Source of all nearer a solution of what kind of answer CHAPTER XI . " So find we profit ... . She knew now with a kind of awe that experience with the letters she was In all likelihood she had been an lunch she went down to the chapel to DIANA put the letter aside and tion from her mind that this Evelyn to be broken in so sacred a cause . She mother who had insulted her so cruelly . and it was none of her business anyway , after all : that grief endures long after first time in years . personality . Next morning she was no whom she met , and what encounters She drew pen and paper towards her , are not of this world , and they were came from the most unexpected things anyone forbade her to take this step . Now she was glad to go , regardless of employer or an influential customer . sat up and child herself roundly for when love has gone waiting all his Life in Goose Common had taught to God and our neighbour . Accord - easily influenced by a more dominant Diana sat there a long . long time . and her feelings towards those who digesting this . " The little fool , " she outside in the dark . unhappy : it is a sin to live together . liable to plunge into the morass if past happiness is dissolved ; that joy the fairer and whiter the flower , the had once been her dearest friends had lay awake , tossing restlessly . Once she Next month : THE PROBLEM PAGE fool ! ' 271 . --- Page 286 --- in various parts of Italy . Early in July the At various times he was Master of Novices . important offices with which he was entrusted . Holy See has nominated Mr. Stanislaus of siding at triennial Provincial Chapters held Catholic citizens . The majority of the boys as a happy angry for the future success of received with much enthusiasm , and is hailed Director of Students at the International which comprises eight Retreats . was held . death , and to raise them up to become mind Italian Province . His appointment has been Our Lady of Sorrows to be Prefect-Apostolic College of SS. John and Paul , Provincial , He also acted as Consultor to the S. Congreva- sent to Paotsing to begin with , and others of the Passionist Mission of Dodoma . Tangan- displayed in the discharge of the various Thus those who came to the Orphanage as the Passionists in Human fifty boys are being Fr. Stanislaus entered the Passionist Congre- adopt one of these orphan boys or to contri- will be taught a trade : a few of the more without the help of an assistant-priest the romising lady will be given higher education . Passionist Congregation , has been busily under the care of the Sisters of St. Joseph . bute to so excellent a work here is the address : If any reader of The Cross would wish to Provincial " Chapter of the Pieta Province , ingaged during the summer months in pre- Mission , Paotsing , Hunan , China . Most Rev. Fr. Titus . C.P. General of the Then followed the South Italian Chapter held By a Restrict dated July 14th. 1937 the will be added as time goes on and finances . Catholics . Similar Orphanages for Destitute vika . Born at Milan . on June 13th. 1876 . His singular gifts as administrator were are of these youngsters , who otherwise might Rev. Fr. Nicholas Schneiders , C.P. , Catholic Tanganyika . permit . Without either Sisters or Brothers . ration in 1897 , and was ordained in 1905 . ascetical subjects . At the actual time of his several works on historical , archaeological and the North Italian Province held at the Retreat nomination . ' he was Provincial of the North Procurator-General and Consultor-General . derelicts will leave it as self-supporting New Prefect-Apostolic Appointed . Boys has been established at Paotsing Mission at Nanduria ( Taranto ) , and the Chapter of Centralisation on the Mission . of St. Pancras , Pianczza ( Torino ) . tion of the Sacraments , and has published under the direction of Fr. Nicholas Schneiders . ecome beggars or bandits or else starve to this mission . establishment of such an Orphanage is not are of the Sisters of Charity , and at Chinkiang An Orphanage and Home for Destitute C.P. From Wuki and the other missions of Fr. General at Provincial Chapters . an easy task . But it is a great work to take Girls are established at Yuanling under the china . assioizist 160 . Italy . --- Page 287 --- it is necessary to apply for a dispensation if power , God will grant them grace to make apportioned to reach according to his ability . brothers usually undertake the domestic work sufficient time also to attend to his spiritual within the forbidden degrees , and therefore of the sacristy , another of the kitchen , another an act of faith . Why God gives more grace other than Our Blessed Lord Himself . Who manual work and obscurity in the Holy Home you wish to " marry . ' His children born with an equal amount of they pray and do good and what lies in their Thus one has charge of the church . another duties of a law-brother . I feel that I have a A lay-brother may be described as one who , the third degree of blood relationship . It is He gives sufficient grace to enable him to habit of faith , which in their case is not joined spent well-nigh thirty years in prayer . make an act of divine faith at some time or If faith is the gift of God . who are not all adults . No infant is born with faith in its other in his life . If that is made good use of of faith , but they are capable of receiving the of a monastery , the various duties being The Model and Exemplar of this life is no make an act of faith in God's revelation . If readers' queries . with the act thereof . Adults who have never soul . Infants are not capable of making an act forbidden degree . we know and must hold that to every adult Please let me know something of the life and attends the hall-door and so forth . ' He has Gifts of their very nature are something gift of faith . ' to one than to another no man can answer . himself to God in the religious life . Tax- the infused habit of faith , receive sufficient God will beslow more grace We must distinguish between infants and Mu father and my friend's father were first of humility , self-denial and cheerful obedience . needs . The lay-brother is a daily communi- cousins . You and your friend are related in faith ?M.T. ( Dublin ) . cant , and usually spends the early hours of lay-brothers . the gift of God " ( Exph. 2/5 ) . If God gives possible for us to marry ? -M.E. D. ( Co. Cork ) . Me to do what I will ? " ( Matt. 2015 ) . But The children of first cousins are second cousins . What does that make him to me ? ' Is it answers to grace at some time or other in their life to having no desire to assume the responsibilities been baptized and are . therefore . without of Nazareth . of the priesthood , is yet anxious to consecrate ( Dublin ) . which no one can lay claim to . " Faith is possible vocation for such a life .P.N.C. more grace to one than to another it is because the morning in prayer and the serving of Mass . A vacation to this state implies the practice He sees fit to do so . " Is it not lawful for and knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . and knowledge . " 0x : -Ps. cxviii . 66 . Answers to our --- Page 288 --- Louis staggered his contemporaries by saying Joan left her cows in Domremy , exchanged five saints of France . By J.M. and-outs . " The fifth saint of these five his father's disappointment , not to win a country and time in which they were lived . his prayers and fasting , while still remaining used his sharp wit and legal mind . much to a wise man of affairs and a successful king . large was " the better for their living . The his chaplain , " have I had a quarrel with any the historical background of the age in which the nature of a discovery for most readers . the heretic . Vincent walked from the sun- way , recognised to have caused a stir in the how victorious war should be waged . " Francis they lived , one perceives how the world at Francis de Sales , and Saint Vincent de Paul " One of the most beautiful spirits that was author has used his materials well in these shine and beauty of green fields into the film " Never since I came to this diocese " he told of my chapter . It is not because I am easy- harity planted joy where he found misery , Bishop of an English diocese . He will be in These five pamphlets are evidence of what Flood : Dublin : Browne & Nolan Ltd . his style has a briskness about it that carries self-denying , earnest , energetic and fearless saints of France is Hugh of Lincoln . French the staff of the shepherdess for the standard of the warrior , and told seasoned campaigners ever incarnated in human clay . " A most The Church . The Champion of the Working . Father . Paulist Press , New York . becoming the universal patron of " down- is being done by Catholic writers to combat one from beginning to end with the ease of orief sketches . Discarding unnecessary detail , Man. By Rev. H. F. Henelly , B.D. , C.C name of honour among the jurists of his known . Their separate lives are , in a general Donald Attwater . Coldwell , London . 3d. are well told by Author Flood . Sketched into going . for on occasions I can be as sharp Catholicism , Americanism and Communism . country , but to confound heresy and convict Saint Louis , Saint Joan of Arc. Saint Pp. 175. Price , 3s. 6d. and ordure of slumdom , and by his great are well-known names wherever Saints are and biting as pepper . " a good novel . Bv Fabian Flynn , C.P. Paulist Press , French . C.T.S. 2d. bishop " who still had a sense of humour . Why Communism gets away with it . Ru" A Catechism of Communism hv a Passionist Militant Atheism . Translated from the The gripping stories of these five saints New York . c.T.S. " 2d. noncommittees --- Page 289 --- a most interesting letter giving details of the colouring , and alluring with its own mysterious October is with us , beautiful in its wealth of extended across the seas to him in greeting . our dear land and the faithful hearts united more about Africa and the progress of the myriad leaves of the trees , the pale yellow of the Mass-servers in St. Joseph's Catholic churches of Ireland , the sweet sounds of the gation of the faith in Africa . Vincent is one brim . There are messages from old and new great work that is being done for the propa- I hope he will write soon again , and tell us in prayer to the gentle Mother of God . holy Rosary . In the homesteads , and in the of the green of summer , a kindly commensa- of peace and rest falls like a benediction over Queen of the Holy Rosary look down with slowly-fading fern and the drooping bracken . dedicated to the Mother of God , and to her Ashaba , Nigeria , Vincent C. Chukura writes glamour . There is an awareness of the passing welcome to our ' Guild , and our hands are VENTLY over the woodland path and tender love on each of your little Gabrielites stealing . We find her touches on the This month my post bag is filled to the October is Our Lady's month-specially the barrenness of winter . am sure he fully appreciates . He is most my post bag . of the beech . the deep brown of the chestnut yet , a twinge of sadness at the thought of after are ascends to Heaven , while the bush join our happy band . From the far shores of Church , Ashaba , a glorious privilege which I and the rich red of the wild cherry , the new cathedral in Ashaba . Another newcomer is Mary Pauline O'Shea , from Kerry of the beauty in the land that is eternal . Rosary are heard when evening comes . Are tion in the loveliness of autumn's colours , and members and from onlookers who wish to down the roadway autumn is still and lead them one and all to your garden of --- Page 290 --- his prayers and fasting . while still remaining how victorious war should be waged . Francis are well-known names wherever Saints are charity planted joy where he found misery . the heretic . Vincent walked from the sun- becoming the universal nation of " down . they lived , one perceives how the world at the nature of a discovery for most readers . large was the better for their living . The country , but to confound heresy and convict his style has a briskness about it that carries These five pamphlets are evidence of what Louis staggered his contemporaries by saying ever incarnated in human clay . " A most a wise man of affairs and a successful king . known . Their separate lives are , in a general Never since I came to this diocese " he told one from beginning to end with the ease of One of the most beautiful spirits that was self-denying , earnest , energetic and fearless name of honour " among the jurists of his and-outs . " The fifth saint of these five Francis de Sales , and Saint Vincent de Paul the staff of the shepherdess for the standard way , recognised to have caused a stir in the used his sharp wit and legal mind , much to Joan left her cows in Domremy , exchanged his father's disappointment , not to win a shine and beauty of green fields into the fifth Bishop of an English diocese . He will be in country and time in which they were lived . the historical background of the age in which Father . Paulist Press , New York . brief sketches . Discarding unnecessary detail , author has used his materials well in these and ordure of slumbom , and by his great of the warrior , and told seasoned campaigners bishop " who still had a sense of humour . going . for " on occasions I can be as sharp saints of France is Hugh of Lincoln . French Donald Attwater . Coldwell , London . 3d. are well told by Author Flood . Sketched into and biting as pepper . ' is being done by Catholic writers to combat of my chapter . It is not because I am easy- Pp. 175. Price , 3s. 6d. his chaplain , " have I had a quarrel with any A Catechism of Communism by a Passionist The Church . The Champion of the Working- Man. Br. Rev. H. F. Henelly , B.D. , O. a good novel . Saint Louis . Saint Joan of Arc. Saint Why Communism gets away with it . By Bv Fabian Flynn , C.P. Paulist Press , Catholicism . Americanism and Communism . O.T.S. " 2d. Flood : Dublin : Browne & Nolan Ltd . The gripping stories of these five saints Militant Atheism . Translated from the New York . French . C.T.S. 2d. five saints of France . By J.M. 000000000000000 France . BV. J.M. --- Page 291 --- is Mary Pauline O'Shea , from Kerry of the join our happy band . From the far shores of and lead them one and " all to your garden of Church , Ashaba , a glorious privilege which I of the Mass-servers in St. Joseph's Catholic am sure he fully appreciates . He is most colouring , and alluring with its own mysterious churches of Ireland , the sweet sounds of the in prayer to the gentle Mother of God . welcome to our Guild . and our hands are myriad leaves of the trees . the pale yellow of the beech , the deep brown of the chestnut Rosary are heard when evening comes . Are gation of the faith in Africa . Vincent is one Ashaba , Nigeria , Vincent C. Chukura writes tion in the loveliness of autumn's colours , and Queen of the Holy Rosary took down with great work that is being done for the propa- dedicated to the Mother of God , and to her This month my post bag is filled to the tender love on each of your little Gabrielites . glamour . There is an awareness of the passing brim . There are messages from old and new of the green of summer , a kindly compensa- members and from onlookers who wish to 1ENTLY over the woodland path and I hope he will write soon again , and tell us more about Africa and the progress of the new cathedral in Ashaba . Another newcomer holy Rosary . In the homesteads , and in the beauty in the land that is eternal . October is with us , beautiful in its wealth of and the rich red of the wild cherry . the slowly-fading fern and the drooping bracken . after are ascends to Heaven , while the bush extended across the seas to him in greeting . our dear land and the faithful hearts United my post bag . vet , a twinge of sadness at the thought of stealing . We find her touches on the of peace and rest falls like a benediction over the barrenness of winter . October is Our Lady's month-specially a most interesting letter giving details of the I down the roadway autumn is still --- Page 292 --- nook this summer . Perhaps Kitty and Francis is spoken by all . " How I wish I could quote house where William Allingham was born . them . Here and there through the mountains books . Keep on competing , and some month by tiny little waves which come dancing in . Eamon , and I forgive you since you send me of Ben' Bubin , where Finn and the Fianna . and which are so alluring that you feel that is certainly a most beautiful spot - all around days . " Just by chance your letter . Eamon are lovely purple-blue mountains , and these those with you're your studies . Overwork falls where the Battle of Assaroe was fought and gargle merrily down to the sea . Altogether , it is truly a delightful spot , and hunted so very . very many years ago . Sligo miles of dazzling golden sands -sand-kissed there are wonderful little streams and rivals sometimes blue , sometimes golden . Then cloistered Abbev there . We came home by that I did not find my way to this'd delightful way from Belleek , where the famous Belleek when the tide is out , you can see miles and which jump out at most unexpected places you simply must run and jump and play with benefited by it all . You are a very real boy . will meet there one day . God's blessing be with you . Kitty , and " success fill all your was lovely and we enjoyed ourselves . We lovely run out along the coast under the shade man one day if you continue devouring such over all is an atmosphere truly Irish . Gaelic how very busy you are kept . Still I sympa- overlook " a sea that is sometimes green . " We were all at Bundoran . ' The weather went out to Ballyshannon and saw the water- North . ' and the English . ' We also saw the between Hugh O'Donnell , ' the Eagle of the read . Listen to her holiday wonderings : to and from Bundoran in the train . ' All the your love . I fear you will become a jungle is a very nice town . ' We went to see the old further , but space forbids . Indeed . I lament the Glencar waterfall . I enjoyed the journey Andrews , was in time . but I understand old County of our dear old Ireland . Kerry is hard . yet your letter shows that you have TOAN MCCARTHY is pleased with her prize . Another day we went out to Sligo . It was a you may find your name in the prize-list . member . Errine Marron , ' is a delight to pottery is made , we were in view of Lough The splendid letter sent by our little Clones enioxide month anywhere than in this lovely Erne which , with its calm silver waters . Her essay is a fine one . holiday wanderings . 276 --- Page 293 --- Book Reviews , Guild of St. Gabriel . Passionist Notes and news , Question Box THE PROBLEN PAGE ( Serial Story ) . Picture-some " Prague . Frances MacBride Portrait of an Artist . Let's Look at Our Church . Zita Boydon . In Memoriam ( Poem ) . All Saints and All Souls . Pass of the Spears Mary V. Angel . Taking Things for Granted F.P. Oarerey . Christina McNally THE HEALTH AND THE CLOISTER By Strange Paths . We Preach Christ Crucified ' contents . The Managing Editor . almanac . The Least of These V. Rev. Fr. Joseph ( Carroll ) , O.P. 1874 . John P. Gunning Passionist . Patrick M. Casey Editorial Notes . representation of our Blessed lady . Rev. Fr. Hubert , C.P. Piaras_ Oarr # Ist SUNDAY OF ADVENT . John Gibbons censor Dep. Joannes Fitzpatrick . M.A. , D.D. , Oathal O' Byrne Dedication of the Basilicas of SS. Peter and Paul . 313 . 312 . Page . St. Andrew , Ap. feria . 298 . 310 . St. John of the Cross , C. St. Albert the Great , B.C.D. November . 300 Commemoration of Our Blessed Lady . Rev. Fr. Antony ( Markey ) , " C.P. - 1865 . 426th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . St. Greenry Thaumaturgus , B.C. 295 . ( Bro. Seraphim ( Pecci ) , O.P. 1894 . ( Rev. Fr. Felix ( Hassan ).P. -1859 . REV. Fr. Stanislaus ( Ourran ) , O.P. 1918 . 305 . mihil Obstat : February J. Byrne , 290 St. Leonard of Portmaurice . C. 278 Imprimi Potest : Dedication of the Basilicas of S 284 date . 280 --- Page 294 --- NOVEMBER 20th . standard of previous years . All Orders should reach us not later than ANNUAL in the December number of THE CROSS . Meanwhile The Cross Annual ' Please fill it up and send it to us without delay together with the will be published early in December . soon as possible ! We desire to remind our Promoters and Readers that We hope to publish full particulars of the Contents of the CROSS your orders as appropriate remittance . an order form is enclosed with this issue . Annual per copy . After this date no copies can be guaranteed . ( BY POST 9d. ) . 1938 PROMOTERS : Please send cross . we can definitely promise our readers that it will be well up to the Please send . d. promoters : p --- Page 295 --- 1940s . --- Page 296 --- Editorial Notes . --- Page 297 --- services . demands that to some might seem to justify the curtailment of long Val Harrington , Victor Gollancz . Are these pseudo-intellectuals the leaders the Left Book Club at all ? The pages of The Left News should provide a fitting hours of private and personal devotion . These fifty years of an astolic endearnum works of Marx and Engels , and have practically a monopoly of the works of of monastic observance and missionary activity . has so strongly appealed to ers in some seventy-seven areas to found Groups , and amongst those seventy- public in Bray , Clonnel and Cork ! At a list of Autumn Rallies held at furthering of the lav anostolate . the erection of churches and schools-these Lenin , there is a Left Book Club edition of ever Lawrence & Wishart hook at bility of whose rule makes the Passionist Congregation an efficient agent for Father-many of whom came at great sacrifice from the Australian Catholic youth that it has now reached the status of a self-supporting have been faithful to the rigorous observance of their monastic rulers and Girrows at St. Mary's Hall , Belfast , on Wednesday , December 1st , at to whom Bray , Clonnel and Cork look for evidence on current problems ? ( Other John Lewis , organisers of local groups , writes : " We have now are the active promoters of the Left Book Club in these places ? " Bray , and Clonmel are not notably book-buying towns : ' there must be someone doing of forty or fifty cards representing our membership in an area Tickets and full particulars may be obtained at Holy Cross Retreat , Ardoyne , inswer . By arrangement with Lawrence & Wishart , who publish many of the re outstanding features of their diversified labours for the salvation of souls even areas are : Brax , Clonne and Cork ! ' Now surely we may ask , bookstalls for the supply to workers of Left pamphlets and periodicals . And we are invited to establish such Groups at Bear . Croxmal and Cork ! Well A Lecture entitled " Through Palestine To-Day " will be given by Mr. John and independent Province . From the very first , the pioneer English centres , the speakers include John Strachev . Harry Pollitt , Harold Laski , Ireland , and where are they located ? We'd like to know ! I am still concerned to come across from time to time a section missions and retreats . Nor did they limit their ministry to well ! And by the way , how many such Groups are already established carry on in every nation a variety of service in extending the Kingdom of constitutions - a remarkable fact in view of the consistent demands for their this one aspect . Pioneer missionary efforts in the bush , " the offers conclusive proof of the groundlessness of the fear that the Passionist life Christ Crucified . club . there is a rather surprising item for Irish readers . Dr. in which there is no Group . " He issues an invitation to mem- 673 Groups , but when I go through our card index of members Belfast . Passionists . issue of The Left News , edited by Victor Gollancz in the interests 1957-000 # 00000000 . More About re a striking commentary on the wisdom of St. Paul of the Cross , the adapta- would be unsuited to Australian conditions . That life , with its wise co-ordination editorial notes . in Australia . Book Club . me countries entered whole-heartedly into the war of the Left Book propaganda work behind the scenes . The reader may ask : why bother abc left . 279 The roup activities listed are classes in the Russian language ( Central London ) , special reduced rate . Why does this soul-destroying stuff find a in the midst of all this external work , be it said to their credit that they In the October is And in the midst of all this external work , be it said to their --- Page 298 --- inch for the Faith in the challenging arenas of congested American dioceses , ptimism of the speaker is pleasing , but scarcely defensible . Outstanding as of whole families into the Vineyard of the Lord . ' Frequently we see homes it were , spiritualised . The homesteads of the country had from the outset we undoubtedly are in that connection , it yet may not be expected that we have unceasingly into the Sacred Ministry and vowed services of the Faith . stances of religious oppression , the while Continental youth and pity streamed Day by day , even during these prosaic times , we witness the edifying procession commoner than elsewhere even for parents to enter the cloister when their materially broken up and dispersed , to be re-erected and ' more' noble sent the greatest proportion of men and women into the religious life , for our exchanging experiences and hopes with a brother who is a contemplative in developed in eager emulation of the individual and communal happiness of those who had detached themselves in the Service of God . Even thus early , brother is the testimony of all the ages that describe the epoch of Christianity in had experienced the Light of Christ , the Irish domestic ideal had become , as virtually an assemblage of respective family gatherings . Ab initio , our Austral- tends souls and bodies in a South Leper settlement ; bishops , fighting inch by religious life over a period of centuries of persons of Irish birth or descent amilies have been reared and provided for . Whole families of priests , monks , as relatively been greater than that shown by any other nation , not excluding university' gathering , expressed the " conviction that " the percentage in runs , and Christian Brothers are not exceptional of the rule , but are the very may be seen how the entire thousands-fold company of the Saints of Ireland is was inaugurated by our native real Days , when countless recations must have been discouraged by the circum- But , our Australian friend need not be misunderstood . Easy it is , indeed , isian friend may warrantedly have added . Trish sisters and brothers , and even Concerning the relation of Irish vocations to those among other peoples , the and achievement with the aunt , or other relative , who presides over the orderly Nor is this a development of yesterday or the previous day . Much rather ince we have ever-recurring proof of the general justification of his tribute . class-rooms of the convent-seminary at home . F.P. Carey some peaceful Irish monastery : Christian Brothers and teaching nuns , taking Ireland " brothers and sisters follow each other into religion . ' There it is ESS than a year ago , a certain Catholic publicist , speaking at an Australasian rule itself . ' the Spirit and Service of Christ ; pastors of rural parishes in Ireland corresponding a terms of mutual apostolic enthusiasm with the younger sister who , perhaps , wrote families into the current to distinguish between what he actually said and what he meant to conve is among Chinese bandits and African sarages , linked in holy purpose 1940s.000s saints . record is , so to speak , necessarily short by the number almost untold of t 1940s # to commonly followed each other into the religious life that now it taly and Spain . This , he suggested , has been primarily due to the fact Long before many of the nations now in religious communion with us Ireland . Long before many of the nations now in religious communion with us chances among Chinese bandits and African savages , linked in holy purpose Ireland . Long before many of the nations now in religious comm en what he actually said and what he meant to convert . ak , necessarily short by the number almost untold of the # --- Page 299 --- THE HEARTH AND THE CLOISTER --- Page 300 --- 282 --- Page 301 --- THE HEARTH AND THE CLOISTER --- Page 302 --- those Holy Souls , and to the practice of prayer for their speedy release . " The the thousand as St. Francis Xavier did : yet St. Joseph , the chosen represented everlasting bliss of Heaven is the only fitting destiny for the undying soul of man . with the hope of attaining to the glory enjoyed in Heaven by the blessed . consecrated the whole of this month to the consideration of the suffering of saints . " The mistake lies in the misconception of what a saint really is . Some Psalmist express adequately their longing desire to see God . We cannot realise o form one of the " great multitude whom no man can number , " who rejoice After contemplating the glory of the saints in Heaven , and inciting ourselves re may forget the fact that we were , each one of us , created for Heaven , and that our life will only find its completion there . Our souls are like to God in this . The reward which the saints are enjoying should stir us up to emulate their and move us to pity for them . " My soul hath thirsty after the strong , living that intense thirst . They know how great is the beauty , how keen the bliss of ve on earth of God the Father , never preached a single sermon . Amongst these pleading voices it may be that there are those of some once place sanctity in the working of miracles ; yet it is not recorded in Holy Scripture affirmed of St. John the Baptist , who was canonized by Our Lord's own lips . who have tried the ways of earth even as they . There is always a danger that lay to be the feast of each one of us-man , woman , or child ; priests , cry of these suffering members of the Church ought to touch each one of us . that Our Lady , the " Queen of All Saints , " ever worked any . The same can be calling to some of us . It may be that years have passed since we lost them , and round God's throne . We all receive sufficient grace to reach that supreme liberally offers to all of us . Those who seek God faithfully will receive him as their memory has grown dim ; other faces and other voices have filled their he minds of her children above this earthly life , and to inspire them and All Souls . samples . ' If we are to fulfil our destiny , then this feast of ' All Saints is The real secret of sanctity is correspondence with the graces which God so Animated by the spirit of the Church , the piety of devout Catholics has hers place sanctity in the power of preaching and converting souls to God by A November Meditation ries the humble Christian . Yet Holy Scripture says that we are " called to be and having overcome , receives the victor's reward . THE Church , in celebrating the great Feast of All Saints , desires to lift up reward , if only we be faithful to it . great tribulation " in the cleansing fires of Purgatory . those saints who have not yet reached their glory , but are still in the midst of faithfully will receive Him as We are apt to deceive ourselves on this point . " I can never become a saint ... which God so literally offers to correspondence with the graces . all of us . Those who seek God 000000000000 00000000 their reward for all eternity . lying once begun to exist they can never cease to be . This is why the to follow their example , we pass on , at the bidding of the Church , to consider lear to us . A father or mother , brother or sister , husband or wife , may be and lay-folks alike . For a saint is one who serves God faithful All Saints . in shall I come and appear before the face of God . " The words of the He vision of God , and now their only desire is to gain it ... " some once rd for all eternity . It rests with each one of us whether or not we are sion of God , and now their only desire is to gain it . support # their best is the best , how when the bliss of The real secret of sanctity is o form one of the Great Britain since the to follow their example . we pass on , at the bidding of the Oh 1907 1910 # --- Page 303 --- 285 --- Page 304 --- 286 --- Page 305 --- young buck : his nerve was perfect , his swordsmanship excellent . Why then that tiny into bean to torment him : was it worth the forfeiture of to soothe his mind . He went out on to the balcony : the breeze was cool . the There was a faint mockery in the gesture which irritated Derevan sky was jewelled . Why should he worry about the past-or about the future , moonlight . " ago , you did me an injustice , you did more , you betrayed your country and your the wonderful gift fittings and massive furniture , cleaning richly in the light- all made him a man well satisfied , revelling in the things of the moment . " An relentlessly . Fitzmichael com- reaped to life . Derevan ad Rapiers , " he replied , coolly and calmly . peered down . A shadow moved from beneath a tree into the white moonlight . tered but the other bore in What about my seconds ? " Derevan asked . vanced ; his blade flicked in Piaras Carr . come back on business . ORD DEREVAN signed his wine appreciatively : the full rich favour be glanced around the room , the feeling grew . The great velvet hangings , off . " How business-like and prosaic the whole thing was . There was a pause , and when Fitzmichael spoke again , the mocking caress The other laughed . " I'm afraid it will be rather an alfresco affair - in Yet , he did not feel any positive fear - just a vague numbness at the suddenness that Derevan was startled . flashed down . The other two Captain Desmond Fitzmicheel , of His Majesty's - " He smiled as he saw Until recently , but His Majesty has turned from war for a time , and I've " My Lord Derevan , I presume ? " and the stranger swept his great pinned like tongues of silver light ing , and one of the swords " On guard ! " came the warm . mind cleared . He was confident of his swordsmanship . 0000 00000000 .000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Desmond ! ... . I thought you were in France " he explained rather lonely " John ! " there was something terrible in the familiarity - " some years Would you please to accompany me now ? My man is waiting some way the Spears . of the challenge . face below . with its thin-clipped moustache and hard lines . Even as he watched hat off and bowed extravagantly . relentlessly ague recognition began to stir in his memory . faith-all to gain my title and estates . Being an injustice , it was also an insult , You have the advantage of me , sir . " he replied , coldly , watching the insolent " he found himself saving . almost incoherently . his voice had given way to a cold earnestness . I accept ... ... . " he found himself saving almost incoherently . I've come to ask satisfaction . for that matter ? He was still in his prime : he could still hold his own kit The three blades were poised . " John ! " there was something terrible in the fan Choice ! ... ... . . Reviews , of course ... . Derevan found himself at last . 1907 08 09 " I have the honour or otherwise to be your cousin at your service - Good-evening . " said a voice , from somewhere below him . ' Derevan started And your choice ? " The question came crisply . Choice ? ... . Rapiers , of course ... . Derevan for position . emed to impart some of its own spirit of contentment e. ... . To Derevan , it was a silence in which all things had ceased to " I have the honour - or otherwise to be you Would you please to accompany me now ? My ma Derevan found himself at last . His Pass of se from his chair and crossed over to the window . the movement seemed He smiled as he saw 1907 08 exist . Security ... ... position . --- Page 306 --- 288 --- Page 307 --- pass of the Spears . 289 Again in bliss to dwell . John P. Gunning . When dust and spirit shall unite The promise of a day of light , Shall rise to live in endless day . Supremely blast-for o'er that sleep , And this cold form of earthly clay , And hope for hearts that swell . Replete with joy for eyes that keep , The promise breathes its spell , --- Page 308 --- LANCOLN CATHEDRAL : A superb example of English Gothic style . centuries of church-building into ole of English Gothic style . a story of two thousand words scholar squeeze down nineteen A scholar might brush this cial ; but I'd like to see the or so . This will give you a new interest in your own church . article aside as merely superbi- # 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961 establishments in England . In August 1957 , 1907 19101907 19101907 1910 # " "00080008000000000000 HelpLearn to establish a statement to --- Page 309 --- cathedrals . Well , the sun was in a way their enemy ; they wanted shade . It dignity , but we largely miss that light-shadow effect of the Southern lived first under Sweden ' and then under Russia : they are now their own masters , a cold wind in England , and medieval glass doesn't fit too well : we really can't Look at , saw . Waterford Catholic Cathedral as representing the old regime , and Take Finland , a country which I have visited . Now the Finns for centuries corner . A St. Paul's wouldn't have shown up in the Westminster site . We must complete , if you see what I mean . It's nothing until it's finished We want a But don't you rather think that the same thing is happening in the new Ireland ? afford those marvellous little chapels which we so much admire abroad . ' There's about a Gothic steeple ! Yes , but a Gothic church isn't finished until it's all was Russian , and we have done with Russia . And the Finns have started to Protestant St. Paul's Cathedral . But then St. Paul's has a site . It marble . That was the rough argument . ' I'm old enough to remember the opening the child's box-of-bricks style of building . Also it was the Roman style ; can go on improving our cathedral . We can , for instance , line the inside with build their churches in a brand-new modernist style of their own . Now I am and that gives us some of the wonderful carved statues which are the glory of texture and we don't want it . ' No , we want no domes either ; all that of thousand words ! Putting it roughly . Classical meant Greek or Roman , and say , the Dublin Pro-Cathedral . It varies in details ; decorate your pillars this up that Byzantine dome business with a huge shed of red brick . We've got our way and we call them Doric , or do it some other way and call them Ionic , f the old ones now turned Protestant , is quite different from a Gothic Cathedral ur English mediaeval cathedrals . Then our English sun isn't too bright : to get Cathedral all at once : we must find some other war . So the great architect but huge doors . So we may have more space over the actual door-way to plan with We want no Gothic Churches , they saw in effect : the Swedes had Gothic areni- Climate will affect your churches , and a Gothic Cathedral in England , one in modern-day London ; we had to take what we could get , so to speak round a round St. Paul's : it has got a site in a million . ' But there are no comes . Well , it would have been very nice to have had a great church like the any light at all we want plenty of space . So we must have wide names ; we can't building , both ancient and modern . ' Look at my London Westminster Cathedral . my own education and not to boil down a history of architecture into a couple with London soot : also as money comes in for the next hundred years or so we ne rest ? And let's begin by saying that I am trying to write for readers of about take another big stone and lay it across the top . ' There's your primitive house ; athedral . " It shows up well and it is all ready to use . Those bricks will follow of Dublin . Mightn't you say that the new church had been built as deliberately different as possible ! " English , and you don't imagine that I am going to argue politics in an Irish paper I It's odd how those and other circumstances have affected nearly all shrunk just after the Great Fire of London , and so its part of London was largely built go in for enormous expenses of windows . On the whole , we have space and have something with a great tower that can show up above the roofs . Then who of that Cathedral , and I can see now it is all coming true it's that style you see with a flat roof and generally great pillars in front : like . highly it's all the same idea . Take two big stones and set them up on edge ; And now what is all this we're talking about . Gothic and Classical and all 2001 02 07000000 has all affected national architecture . " Even politics can affect our ch red-brick and what we call Byzantine architecture , that business with the I cathedral badly to use at once , but we haven't the money to do this Westi in , say , Southern France . Well , it's colder in England ; we're not so k then turn to , saw , the great new Church of Christ the King in that Cab 291 . of that Cathedral , and I can see now it is all coming --- Page 310 --- 292 --- Page 311 --- Let's Look at Our Church --- Page 312 --- 294 --- Page 313 --- laughed at him and pushed him command , and a score of rifles heard the officer rap out a into line with the others . He was an artist . They only were levelled . He closed his eyes waiting for the end In vain he protested that he 190101000000000000000000000000000 050ERSON0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19011901 19101901 19101901 1910 IRPERSON # PROPPRESOR 190119001901 19091901 19091901 19101901 1910 19611960s,000s000s000s000s000 The first time has been --- Page 314 --- 296 --- Page 315 --- Portrait of an artist Let no strange footsteps follow me Margaret Charteris , To my deep grave beside the sea . But this . I ask of these , my friend , Thy prayers , that they may brightly clean Like jewels before the face of Him in Sydney Morning Herald . When my short earthly life shall end , Pour forth for me in ceaseless stream Who sees the soul's scars , wounds , and sin . --- Page 316 --- as tried to express it in words , of which this is a free quotation : " All the Mary knew why Jesus suffered and she herself stood by His Cross of partners in the two greatest events in the plan of man's redemption . St. Joseph redeeming Death - the only witness to both events . The friends who are with and his mother . Salome . Mary of Cleophias and Mary Magdalen , and with ensure her protection , and probably she and her friends were unknown to the was not on Calvary : neither her sisters , nor John , nor Magdalen were in Mary knew her Son's innocence and why He subjected himself to this unjust He said to His Mother : ' Woman behold thy son ' : and after that He said and His Mother's sister , Mary of Cleophas and Mary Magdalen " John , X In Valvary , as many times multiplied as there are children born to her in the wony of the Cross , when Jesus made her the Mother of all mankind , every one The enemies of Christ , having now got their will , formed up into contested her now , ' were not with her in Bethlehem . Jesus and Mary were the only But what could they do ! Jesus alone could understand her grief . ' St. ' Bernard followed shortly afterwards . moved up to the foot of the Cross . to the disciple : " Behold thy Mother . " Wohn. XIX. 25-27 circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . o have fallen under the smell of Our Blessed Lady since he had permitted her Mother's sister , Mary of Cleophas and Mary Magdalen . " Christist . table of Bethlehem ; but they are none the less loyal to Jesus and Mary now . Our Blessed Lady now saw her opportunity , and directing her devoted escort XXXV. Jesus Speaks to His Mother and St. John . the power of God and section of The Cross . earth . " . Stood . " . Stood up more firmly than the rocks which trembled under her feet . " There stood by the Cross of Jesus . His Mother , and His at the very beginning of the Crucifixion , and the second , to the repentant thief moments , Jesus thought of and provided for His Mother's future . of whom had been or was to be born in sin . " which passage could be made higher and thither the wisdom of God . ' on that account . No one paid any attention to them , except possibly the Centurion , who seems The first word of Jesus on the Cross : " Father forgive them " was spoken Crucified . bystanders . " At any rate now " there stood by the Cross of Jesus . His Mother I. Cor. I. 25 . Norro-These two nacca though by no means intended exclusively for members of the " When Jesus therefore saw His Mother and His disciple into the procession on the way to Calvary ; a word from him to the guard would little groups according to their inclinations , and thus left open lane-ways through These all did their best at the foot of the Cross , for the Lady they loved sangs of child-birth which Mary was spared in Bethlehem . She had to endure The Preach of whom had been or was to be born in sin . " " When Jesus therefore saw His Mother and His disciple ( John ) standing . o remain in their places , so as not to attract much attention , she took under her feet . " There stood by the Cross of Jesus , . " undemnation : a witness to His immaculate Birth , she is a witness Archconfriately of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special are called . ch passage could be made higher and thither . the groups according to their inclinations , and thus left open lay to the discrete : ' Behind the Mother ! ' While KIX , 25-27 ) . --- Page 317 --- names of deceased . and Sarah Burgess . # Lawrence Kinsella , P.P. , Ashes Cash . Cassie Kilcouys sey , Martin Hackett , Patrick McCallum , Alice Kavanagh , Eugene O'Sullivan rell , Carmel Casey , Martin Hackett , Patrick McCallum , Alice Kavanagh , 299 --- Page 318 --- its noble monuments , its historical build- has come to be known as the Rome of towering high above its hanging gardens . green hills , with its magnificent Cathedral Situated as it is along the two banks of ings with their wealth of statuary , its Brandes have borne enthusiastic testimony . artists , poets , sculptors , and architects of all , it seems as if the dreams of all the the Middle Ages had come true , and were which fact no less personages than Goethe , the broad Vlatava river , in its setting of in the grandeur and graciousness of it Humboldt . William Ritter and George from its position and historical importance . Prague delight of the dwellers in these our days . Bohemia , is built on seven hills , and It is beautiful beyond all telling , to realised in this beautiful city for the Tell something of its beauty to of what was once the Kingdom of quaint towers and old-world thoroughfares you act home " " said my friend . your own p.ople in Ireland . " RAGUE . the old and glorious capital " And here the author keeps the Northern Europe . Picturesque Prague Showing Ancient Tower and Monument of Charles IV . nhabitants , --- Page 319 --- 301 --- Page 320 --- 302 . --- Page 321 --- the Middle Ages , counting up to twenty-four . When the clock strikes the hour the Kingdom under the alluring name of " Brambury . chapels of the dead , each with its wonderful treasury of statues and pictures : white stones in the pavement , is the spot where the scaffold was placed upon a bell : ' a Turk who shakes his head : a Miser swinging a nurse : and a is the centre , not only of Prague , but of Czecho-Slovakia , whose fate Street , the first street in Prague into which we stepped from the railway station . year 1490 . It points and strikes the hours , both in the modern war and as in Christ giving a blessing . On each side are movable statuettes : Death , who rings the Thirty Years' War surge in the great square without , and break in a foam A commemorating tablet in the Church of the Blessed Virgin of TVn marks the of the Blessed Virgin , and immediately opposite , indicated by crosses formed by woman with a copper nail in her hand and a crimson scarf wrapped about her lark archway , and we were in the Town Court , once the centre of commerce , that was long ago , and to-day the homoly vegetable is served at every table in eat the trellis and sick the needing fresches of the Italian villa opposite from pictures are spot in a city justly famed for the picturesque . Here the little blue not only of the Town of Prague , but , in the Middle Ages , of the whole of Central glare and hustle of the busy thoroughfares into one of these dusky , sun- against the great frowning mass of masonry . whose walls heard the horrors of centuries . " Just a few steps down that narrow crochet street , under this low , the logic of which a dark-eyed matron leans above her flowers and laughs across place where the heads are buried . This Tyn church has the most beautiful This square of the Old Town in which the famous Clock Tower is situated . of the Middle Ages . It is Prague to-day . ' It is Praeme sir hundred attached to an old Monastery founded by Irish monks . ' It is situated in Hibernia the Court , which lies half in brilliant sunshine and half in blue shadow . A in that combination of medievalism and modernism , which of all delightful of Our Lord . all of the old Town . This wonderful clock was made by Master Hanns in the We have mentioned an Irish Monastery founded by Irish monks , and in By walking six or seven yards from the famous Square of the Old Town . This courtyard contains the oldest houses in Prague , and is the most ' Gothic doors in Prague , the carving of which represents every scene in the Passion But there is one other church we must mention , and though last , it is none shadowy aisles . this connection , speaking of Irish influences in Prague , there is another interesting Outside the electric cars whirr and clamp . In here there is the atmospheric Europe . " interesting in Europe , for in almost every street one may turn aside from the with its up-to-date cafes and electric cars , we stepped across almost as many he quiet space to a young girl sewing at an open window opposite . picturesque Prague . fast to be chronialed . which a faithful people have made their city of the most beautiful and thrift holding a looking-glass . After the last stroke a cock crows . and the bones of its saints in their crystal cofins , gleaming white through its things Continental is to us the most delightful . things Continental is to us the most delightful . blood among the stones where the little line nivenns feed and saw the flames that was long ago , and to-day the homely vegetable is served pigeons wheel against the strip of sky above or strut over the 303 . been decided here . In the centre is a tall column surmounted Il of the old Town . ' This wonderful clock was made by Master Hanns in the rows stands at the shadowy doorway of an old palace . like a scarlet pony were beheaded the twenty-seven noblemen who led the revolt in 1621 . d we could tell also of the famous Horalogue on the Tower of the Town ist the strip of sky above or strict over the cable stones of windows above the dial open , and you see walk out the Twel- the dial open , and you see walk out the Twelve Apostles and interesting in Europe , for an almost every street one may turn aside from the Hall of the old Town . This wonderful clock was made by Outside the electric cars whirr and clamp . In here there # to an old Monastery founded by Irish monks . It is situated in Huber --- Page 322 --- 304 --- Page 323 --- sunshine stealing a glimpse into those quiet pools , but only for a short while cathered in the fall . As the frail little woman raised her face , Jean was conscious tragedy , suffering and sadness in their depths . They reminded her of little brown he might induce him to change . She was strongly inclined to agree - to minimism might have been . Her hands clutched feebly at Jean's ; she seemed her the night before , which was the source of her bitter reflections . Brick Bell had roots credited amongst rocks of a wild bagland , but as she smiled her thanks at By Strange isked her to marry him . but he was a Protestant . All along she had hoped he For he was known to be even more bitter than Erick . A bell rang somewhere , question to him , his angry outburst had robbed her of ever-vestive of home . ran away from dad and me . broke up our home . " He stopped , then after a few in the pavement . Jean ran to her side , and slipped her arm around the woman CHRISTINA McNALLY startled cry made her turn round - a poor but clearly-clad old woman was lying o stand . Jean supported her , by putting her arm around her waist . with the sunshine or the apparent happy-go-lucky crowd that surged past , in after what mother did ? When I was five years old she became a Catholic , then How could you , " he spoke vehemently , " expect me to become a Catholic and they parted . She decided to hire a car , but she realised she could not leave the old woman , Why ! Why ! she cognated fiercely , should religion have to corn up between fact , she was oblivious of it all . is if it grudged a curious world to read in those quiet depths , a happiness that the doors of the General Post Office . Her mood in no way harmonized mild a good house on a bad foundation . " And so it was , she refused Erick " I live in Bruce Avenue , " she replied . " my name is Mrs. Gordon . " way from where she was . The old woman could not possibly walk that distance . your home ? " It's a wonder . " Jean must . " that his father did not long ago interfere . " held a world of yearning . and ninutes " he besought her in a kindlier tone . of a shock , for she found herself looking into a pair of dark-brown eyes that held appeared . Jean Norton had posted her letter and learned idly against NHE sun blazed down from a clear . blue sky in which no trace of a dond Then an idea came to Jean , perhaps if she did marry him , after a few we give me , then ? girl and man , ' her future home and harviness ! ' Jean's thoughts went back to he was at her side . he heard it . ' In a few " strides dn't make any difference . You could still go your way and I go mine ? ' But Jean , why should our religion come between us ? I being a Protestant more than a whisper , but it a rich quality . cut across her conscience her mother's words seemed to ring out - " You can't " John ! " It was nothing 050osedness .000 # deep with emotion . ive o'clock , she signed , and turned to go , when a faint thud . " " Lean on me , " Jean spoke gently , " you're hardly able to stand , where is Paths . and gently helped her to her feet , recovering " some odd coppers which I deep with emotion . " You for- His voice was Margaret ! " can knew Bruce Avenue . ' It was a very poor quarter of the city and a long " Thank you . Miss. thank you , " she murmured in a low voice which held Jean , all traces of sorrow vanished , the tragic eyes lit up reminiscences " Margaret ! " His voice was 1907 08 09 it become a Catholic , but last night , when she had tentatively put the nw . 1907 08 09 knew Bruce Avenue . It was a very poor quarter of the " But Jean , why should our religion come between us ? I being a Protestant --- Page 324 --- 306 --- Page 325 --- By strange paths . --- Page 326 --- 308 --- Page 327 --- students and jurists . the influence of the conceptions formed of her in encobling the sentiments of Christian women she is also regarded as the patroness of the arts , of wheelwrights , wagon-builders the type of the Bride in the " Song of Solomon " involved with an ideal of all that is with " great learning and eloquence , she is said to have converted many to the True Faith enerated as the patron saint of philosophers . St. Catherine of Al at her touch , and eventually she was befriended . Her relics are still venerated in a monastery efore her death . Condemned to die upon a wheel , the instrument of torture was destroyed the life of a num and brightest in the death of a martyr . It is scarcely possible to operate Emperor Maximinus in the year A.D. 305 . Of royal blood and quite from under the Emperor Maximinis in the year A.D. 305 . Of royal and eloquence , she is said to have converted many to the True . Fe th great learning and eloquence , she is said to have converted many are vestiges " of personal tradition which may perhaps permit the sup , he patron saint of philosophers . St. Catherine of Alexandria suffe tradition which may perhaps permit the supposition of her having Fer cult was very popular in the Middle Ages , and hers was one of nd inspired St. Joan of Arc. " Of St. Catherine " says Ruskin , " then s . " Her feast is celebrated almost everywhere on November 25th , : really once existed as a very lovely . witty , proud and fanciful girl . " 8 ore her death . " Condemned to die upon a wheel , the instrument of to type of the Bride in the " Song of Solomon " involved with an ideal the higher orders . " Her feast is celebrated almost everywhere on N roices that spoke to and inspired St. Joan of Arc. " s that spoke to and inspired St. Joan of Arc. " Of St. Catherine " saw 4 --- Page 328 --- washday in the alley without there ever being a clean result . Should any curious interness . Then one day much to the relief of his widowed mother . Tom had howling formally either with hunger or measles . And so it was with relief that to take to his bed . She , poor soul , could never earn sufficient money to feed handkerchief and blowing his nose like a clarion call from heaven . Then after is a child an elderly female in a sudden excess of zeal . had hustled him off to I smile twisting his lips in an attempt at bravery , whilst horror , pain and There always was some washing hanging out , in fact , it seemed a perpetual He grew into a man , dwarfed and crippled . A tiny sad ghost of a man with Everybody called old ' Mike Higgs ' Sinbad the Sailor : first , because it gave an words so tenderly spoken by the He had one worth mentioning , however , and that was when many years ago herself as well as the four other sickly youngsters who sat on the " doorstep now in an alley of despair those of the grisly pennants hanging so obscquiously grotesque that perhaps some preacher came from the back of Parrot Inn . " He never went inside though he had no money . But there he she packed Tom off into a back bedroom , where being out of sight she would little or no comforts . The rattling iron bed was fitted with a straw mattress , conquering hero had once passed down that tragic alley and the decorations in Old Sinbad was always to be found ' sitting on the steps of the " Green air of importance to the alley to call someone by a unique name , and secondly , the tiny blurred window was not made to open , so that he stifled , and his parched whirling gulls , with their nlaintive cry - the salt surav - the great had Iain hidden through long Tom was born in the alley , a cripple child , and being crippled he was unwanted : His room , a stiffling nightmare box ( of a room ) with a worm-eaten floor not with a deliberately cruel unwant , but with the complacent indifference into his burning asking shoulders . ' To add to this unspeakable Gethsemane , church . He remembered so well the old preacher shipping out a large red erson ever Deep down the alley he would undoubtedly be reminded at the sight years of selfishness ; and living his ageing mind to challenge ar away , a weather-beaten ship and the torn canvas - the ' Howing sea- neglect , and the inability to work filled his broken heart with an almost terrifying ley-one of the least of the forgotten people in a tiny forgotten street . No one ever gave Sinbad credit for having one religious thought in his head . he had adjusted his glasses , turning over the pages of a worn leather book and Zita Boydon . street about sixty yards long , and with very little space between the The words and their meaning of these my brethren you have done it unto Me ' He had one great joy , however , and that was a visit from Sinhad the Sailor . his heart ITTLE TON was born in the alley . The alley was a narrow and dingy ramshackle houses . " Drabb washing was hung " on lines " across the street . a very small comfort , too , when wisps of straw poked through the worn sacking their tight blue jerseys . " their raucous laughter and unmentionable anecdotes The Least of These characteristic of insufferable poverty and hardship . So Tom was born in sit , an old black pipe between his lips and his wrinkled eyes seeing far , blue lips were too dry to even ask for air . ' be reminded at the sight of his man face that he needed food . wwwwwwwwwww swissopposed ding in a voice of exquisite beauty . " . " That which you do to the least 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1907 1807 ramshackle houses . Drabb washing was hung on lines across the street . air of importance to the alley to call someone by a unique name , and secondly , Everybody called old Mike Higgs Sinhad the Sailor : " ISL , because " EXC. man # # fact it # onour of that visit had been left hanging to this day . beclips were too dry to even ask for air . washday in the alley without there ever being a clean result . Should any curious d been a real genuine crinkle-blue-eyed sailor . 1907 08 09 a very small comfort , too , when views of strai # migration to become an extraordinary institution . --- Page 329 --- 311 . --- Page 330 --- 312 --- Page 331 --- painters and other poor for hanging took their belongings from the stand my letter , did you not ? Oh , please rather splendid figure . He examined dential quarter , situated in a pleasant half-asleep , with a cigarette dangling chin by a large blue silken bow . She on his hat . Evelyn appeared , fussing from his lower lip . The other was a smoothed down his hair before putting curling hair gave a childlike ' look to two men came into the little hall and ooked inquiringly at Diana , saying : tall , elderly man with a fresh , some- Evelyn re-appeared and began setting tably . " There's always poets and You will know me better , perhaps , as rather pathetic . The door banged , and possibly that conveys nothing to you . early evening for her visit , hoping the mere lines , and lips garnished by too what forbid complexion , and a well-knit . her face . Her features were really Hall , the man I am going to marry . " amused her . She always thought them Bullers Mansions was a very new , very balcony there was a white door with Evelyn Barry , but even she was not Really ? " said Diana , seating her- Barry , " and after climbing four flights tree-lined avenue . On a little sun- Miss Barry coming in from business . before using it . After some delay , the escaped her ears . Elderly suitors never the Problem Page Editness on the ajar . Presently , there were voices , and modern block of flats in a quiet , resi- of stairs . Diana was glad to stand a stay to tea , and then we can have a his face with care in the mirror . best time would be then to catch prepared for the girl standing there . Diana knew she was looking at Miss the best . By the way , that was William two are gone . Men can be so tiresome time writing me ? little and admire the futuristic knocker made up . wasn't it rather a waste of such as artists affect , tied under her Evelyn , with a touch of spirit . " Good- mentioned which Diana was quite glad . the tea . " Since your mind is evidently shoes . She was wearing a blue stock One was a mere youth who looked self at the table , while Evelyn made ler's Mansions , Walnut Place , but spoiled by eyebrows plucked into door was opened and a girl appeared . Diana , " and beautifully slender down to Good-bre . William . When shall I see her neat feet in well-kept high-heeled at times , although William is one of were just going , anyway , and I must the elderly man asked , somewhat irri- much paint . She was tall , taller than while I get rid of these two . They a brass plate bearing the name " E. beautiful , finely-modelled and clear-cut , bye . ' William . ' She'darted out , " leaving the door have you all to myself . ' Well , we are not engaged yet , sixteen , for a mass of fair , softly- Good-bye , Robert , don't forget to out great difficulty . She chose the came because you were interested in bring that case to the class to-morrow . engaged , young woman . I'll forbid She did not look a day more than Oh , I am so glad to see you ! You London , W. " Diana found with- the tea-things . regular power-wow . ' Serial Story . friends where and when I will . " said Daily Review . round here . ' You wait until we are Instantly . the young face lit up , and William , ' so I can still entertain my Won't you come in ? " in a rather Mv name is Diana Stainsforth . but Now we can really talk since those THE address on the letter . " But- I'll come next Wednesday , as round them both . Why is it I never see you alone ? " she held out her hand . usual . " There was some endearment She drew Diana into a small , gaily- uncertain " voice . furnished room . " Please stay here The Problem Page # FRANCES SODERIDE them the house . " Chapter XI . " So find we profit ... ... " you again ? ' find we profit ... ... ... " The Problem Page . --- Page 332 --- 314 --- Page 333 --- of courage for a young girl to marry Diana rose , and leaning over , patted sketches , some finished , some just half- chooses as her bridegroom has been you had been his wife for three or four Impossible ! " said Evelyn . " That and no silly laws are going to come Even in these pagan days of Oh . I don't care . I still love him . Everlyn . Even in these days of a had already taken their oath of fidelity tears began to gather in Evelyn's eyes . more so when it is anyone so young honour and duty , and they endure in cry . Her subs shook her thin frame . nineteen centuries' experience of human all you are so terribly young ! Suppose . an old man ; and when that man she surplus female population , the woman could never happen to us . We love not mean to make you cry . I did it patience and strength . If such can the walls hung drawings , paintings , and " Yes , it is a model I have just happen to people who never expected years , you met a young man you found " Sacrifices ? " it . I hate to see anyone hurt , but beside her had talent of no mean order " For you are going to be called on Why , to guide us , I suppose , and Oh , it has happened before now , welfare of her children . She has had the registry office . ' when she could express herself so well unbridled licence , it still takes a bit liam , and were quite happy . After finest men I have ever met . ' to another in the best of faith . ' There years' time , say , when your whole What is going to happen then ? most innocent of people . People who each other too well for anyone to come exanisite study of a child's head . Evelyn said nothing . She sat there arrogant , but to safeguard the ultimate having been rather indiscriminate in Did you do that ? " she asked . for the best , and because I hate to see remind themselves of the existence of what they were doing ? ' I'm sorry , " she whispered . " I did scores of times , as I happen to know between us . We can marry quietly at Oh. yes . I think he is one of the you have to reproach yourself for much better to wait a little ? After her head on the table and began to nothing . but she knew that the girl nature and you must admit she knows from my problem page , " and to the finished , " said Evelyn . Diana said to those who were warned , who knew to live without the rules , well-the " Evelyn , when you began to attend such an eventuality , what will happen I'm so glad , " said Diana , slowly . makes rules , not to be tyrannical nor done . On the easel there stood an Yes , I know , but wouldn't it be CHE led the way into the small leave religion out of it for a bit . You got between us . " Yes . Forgive me if I speak plainly . are very much in love with Mr. Hall ? for argument's sake , you married Wil- Evelyn' was past speech . She put still chooses her man . In about three a picture without abiding " by the rules , And if anyone attempted to draw room she used as a studio . On painting classes , what was the art picture is spoiled . " best . When one of her children tries on canvas at seventeen . They went the bowed head . a life spoiled when a word would save Now , " went on her visitor , " let us you liked a lot better than William . naturally , " answered Evelyn . The picture would be spoiled , exactly , " said Diana . " The Church divorced by another woman . is only one course for these ; they Now you have my meaning new light in her eyes . to make great sacrifices for his sake . " and looked at Diana with a strange master there for ? " back to the sitting-room . what would be the result ? " nature has undergone a change - will THE PROBLEM PAGE show you . ' smiled Evelyn . to teach us the rules of " drawing , " taste ? " " Why , yes , come this way and I'll " I. ... I don't know ... ... " 315 --- Page 334 --- THE CROSS --- Page 335 --- I have a feeling I ought to go , and yet Victories . I'm perfectly sure if we went which , with just a little imagination , priest , the third bores him to death . my duties , but down here - Diana , strayed a bit too far , and got wounded rassed she seemed to be shedding her little boy to you . John . Now hurry of a table , swung her legs , and watched studiously for four hours a day ; the boy had attached himself to her with done anything really bad , who is at work . She laboured in the little chapel enable you to perform a rather difficult peoples . She laughed often and never much trouble to ask you to come with became dense South American jungles . third type is the person who has never about hatless . John showed her all know there are three kinds of penitents , without merit , dead as my soul . ' Evelyn : two of these kinds edify the in town I never thought much about the fidelity of a dog . As the weeks it ? " she said at length . " " Somehow tioned between them . On Sunday with your breakfast for I want lessons mustin frocks and sandals and went her heart beat very quickly . my' works would be without life , Diana and playing with John . The room , and perching herself on the end there and asked her help , she would hat was infinitely charming . " She wore been to Confession , what would you ' Not only that , but I'll come to-day , the streams best for fishing , the forests while she is ' here . ' morning she rose and went with the then quite suddenly asked : the very type the priest is looking for If it was three years since you had s dead when I am in mortal sin . " Any Miss Barry will be as good as a come not to call the just , but sinners trifling things for a moment or two , the same time full of small , irritating modernity ; without paint and powder is a little dark church , in a dim , narrow One morning she came into Diana's in the progress . Far from being angry , see , being a Catholic , I know my soul street , dedicated to Our Lady of paraphernalia of her career and set to enough to do something really great day in and day out the lamb that has It doesn't sound very nice , does I wonder at the infinite mercy of God . " us . " I want you to be very nice to her duty . ' Shall we go ? ' I should repair the omission with bring a man or another little boy to The first two are great saints , and with his life . Our Lord said : " I am once was the name of Mr. Hall men- " Yes ! " said Evelyn Barry . to perform would be lost-in fact , all her face showed a healthy golden tan stay here once in a while ? " Evelyn came down with all the rest of the time was spent talking to his own precious secret hunting grounds , priest feels when a penitent who has very nice lady coming to stay with inhabited by strange plants and ' savage this very evening , to Pantegg . There Next month : imperfections , and who is not big he will be most patient and kind . You been years away from his duties' kneels other inhabitants of Quain to Mass , I was so happy because there is a to repentance . " That is what the " The priest might be angry with me once more at his feet ; only joy , and Is it another lady ? Couldn't you just now , Aunt Diana ? " great sinners who have repeated . The she thinks . She knows everything . " to be " over when she comes . ' Would you - I wonder if it is too Diana did not raise her head , but Diana at work . She talked about " Why did you err " Thank God ! THE PROBLEM PAGE . without being asked . all speed , " she answered quietly . " You Evelyn , half-enviously . what I was saying . ' and faster me so , I wouldn't know Chapter XII . - The Further Shore . good action I may have the happiness " Evelyn . mv dear innocent , you are I'm afraid . ' You make it sound so easy , " said with a wasp . And ask Maggie what Diana laid down her pen . Afraid of what or whom ? ' do ? " 317 ne ? ' --- Page 336 --- Battistelli . C.P. , Bishop of Soano-Pitigliano , ras abandoned before the assault on the city : discourse suitable to the occasion . In the From the Retreat of Mieres it is learned that mildings remain intact , the sacred vessels of It is reported that the Superior of the Barre- for the closing ceremonies . Pontifical Mass Portercole , large numbers came in pilgrimage at Deusto , near Bilbao , continued to shelter four Sisters of Mercy from Verona . With the Dodoma . Tanganyika . Led by Mr. Stanislaus the Blessed Sacrament , at which the Bishop forty , viz. , 18 priests , 8 lay-brothers and of the community of Barcelona left for Passionist Congregation gives some further imprisoned by the " Reds " at Gijon , whilst was celebrated by Mr. Paul Galeazzi . Bishop of Grosseto , who also preached an eloquent evening , after Solemn Vespers , a sermon was the books of the library have all disappeared . returned and have reported that whilst the hospital , it is still occupied by the community . preached in the open air by Mr. Stanislaus not been confirmed . The Retreat at Santander still alive , but two are in prison at Valencia . for the Passionist Prefecture-Apostolic " of sionist communities in Spain . The members two other members of the community are labour at a munitions factory . The Retreat include three priests . two lav-brothers and The latest issue of the official Acta of the arrival of this fourth band of missionaries . the staff of the Prefecture will amount to the church , the furniture of the Retreat and Iona house has been killed . but so far this has Aronne Ambrosini . Prefect Anostolic , it will singing of the Te Deum and Benediction of subsequently two members of the community Although portion of it is now in use as a the Rector and the Vicar are still alive : that the community during the attack on the city . four others have been condemned to forced Early in November it is anticipated that a Valencia at the outbreak of the war : all are and the ceremonies concluded with the news regarding the fate of the various Pas- of Grosseto officiated . further band of missionaries will leave Naples News of Dispersed Communities . Reinforcements for the Mission . 14 Sisters . And this has been achieved in only four years . Tanganyika . spain . --- Page 337 --- An obligation arising from the virtue of should consume the particle , or if this would favour of a certain person . Its fulfilment is ind the truth if they searched for it in the xtravagant promises in a spiritual bouquet , if it is obvious that you cannot fulfil them A spiritual bouquet is a written promise of considered to bind from the virtue of fidelity handkerchief and give it to the priest , who proper way , like a man out of work and useful to note that one should not make 'ault . God condemns no man to perdition , Sometimes persons are fearful last they may with fidelity . and unprejudiced . He must pray . He must fidelity does not oblige as strictly as one her First Friday confession ? " 2 ) If one was believe . Otherwise God would appoint a strength to the light " ( John. 3/21 ) . " If you cause will excuse from fulfilling the promise : be inconvenient , let her wrap it in a clean vill give it you " ( John , 16/23 ) . Therefore , spiritual Bouquet . prayers or good works to be offered up in arising from justice . Hence , any reasonable nav find it . Were reading will not obtain ( I ) May a person receive Holy Commission not able to receive on the First Friday would Communion on the Sunday following be regarded vanting it . but careful not to apply where he to be carried out if it was too difficult . It is sufficient opportunity to attain that end . unless he is culpable . age of reason . This includes the ability to bouquet is being offered , would not wish it when an adult fails to have faith it is his own ask the Father anything in Mr. Name " He it is presumed that the person , for whom the the gift of faith . A man must be humble will dispose of it . ( 4 ) Serious illness is a accident . ' In such a case the communicant on the Sunday following the First Friday on act according to the light which God at to mention the fact . What obligation is there of fulfilling the legitimate excuse from attending Mass on grace to be saved , once he has attained the first Friday communion . habitually careless . however , would do well I've forgotten them . " A Friend " ( Co. Dublin ! days of obligation . There is no necessity to to the knowledge of the truth " ( I Tim. 2/4 ) . promises made in a spiritual banquet ? readers' queries . present gives him , for " he that both truth certain end for all men and not give all a promised to say some prayers , and I'm afraid . will be granted the gift of divine faith . because after receiving Holy Commission ' coughed a ( I ) Yes . ( 2 ) No. " (3 ) No. That is an ( 2 ) A person who earnestly seeks the truth piece of the Sacred Host into her hand . ' Is sion ?M. L. ( Dublin ) . because I was sick . Should I tell it in confes- as made on the First Friday ? ( 3 ) A person that a ' sin ? ( 4 ) I missed Mass several times mention it in confession . Persons who " are God wills all men to be saved and to come Answers to our and knowledge . " Ps. cxviii , 66 . 0x : --- Page 338 --- soldiers and Irish insurgents made their all- May the Irish had risen to proclaim once more France . they had held out through the months cannister . Then a ball from the English their right to freedom . Expecting aid from Ireland , is the author's subject . ' It is a vivid The author has not been content with book THE LAST INVASION OF IRELAND . BY conquering march to the very centre of lines struck the gun and broke the stock forces arrived at Ballinamuck . ' There the Prime Oates & Washbourne . Pp. 269 . research only . in compilation of his history . over when finally the French ships arrived deserter from His Majesty's Army ' . to " hit-off his particular hopes " tale of courage and valour . All along their of one of the wheels . To render it canable Humbert's march himself . gathering what received its last and shattering blow . In And send you to school in Ballinamuck . " route , the soldiers were heralded as delivers document and very enjoyable to read . Mr. By Alovsius Roche . London : Two lines of an old ballad quoted by Mr. five . " Secondly , that his book will be bought . disaster happened - the fearful slaughter and was left by tradition in song and story of heroically came forward and the gun was awful rout . " But there was great bravery . APOLOGETICS FOR THE PULPIT ( VOL. waited until the depleted French and Irish of being fired , however . four insurgents out has walked the whole 120 miles of Haves in his The Last Invasion of Ireland , seem condemned Magee to execution " as a It was here in 1798 that the Insurrection placed on their shoulders . Magee having first . that his book may teach and he instime- that followed , when the few thousand French off Killate Bay . ' The Invasion ( the word is A drumhead court-martial subsequently of June and July , and the fighting was almost bert in August . The story of the three weeks gallant volunteers were killed by the recoil . bits , and the metal mixed with grape and weeks . " It makes the book a ' very human ' Price , ' 6s . Gunner Magee : Mr. Hayes describes the stand made by about Ballinamuck . the high adventure of those splendid three the author's ) took place under General Hum- applied the match , it boomed out , but the Fearing to attack Humbert openly , they by the people . The whole countryside was His supply of ammunition became I have van birv the book , but let me tell you camp pots and kettles were ' hammered into ' Be a good boy and I'll buy won a hook Richard Hayes . Dublin : M.H. Gill & overjoyed at their swift success . ' There was almost exhausted . To supply the deficiency , Son . Pp. 341 . Price , 15s . I presume that every author has at least battle after battle , encounter after encounter , two hopes when he sees his work in print . as the English harassed them on their march . Book . --- Page 339 --- that is eternal . the light of God's love that This year let us redouble our prayers and period of atonement before being enabled to holy souls have had to go through a long decay the dying leaves huddled together on them . They never forget their benefactors relations but all the children of God who are the dark roadway and along the dukeside . sighing fills the whisper of the breeze . Every- prone to forget them in prayer . If we would often we have promised to remember our dear never dies . Through the deepest sloom we ones in the after life , but alas ! we are too occasional gleams of sunshine in the early dead . There is no better way of helping suffering in the flames of Purgatory . How increase our spiritual ardour on behalf of our into the passing days , and a strange , sad themselves , but can aid us if we call upon upon us to remember especially the departed the only notes of cheer symbols of the Hope day and the morning song of the robin are upon earth . " May the light of God shine upon can see His beauty . His mercy " and His members of her Fold , not alone our own release . The holy souls are powerless to help where about us are visible signs of death and in their own melancholy way while the suffer . It has often been revealed that very see the adorable Face of their Redeemer . by assisting at the Holy Sacrifice for their THE wings of the departing year hasten and the forlorn hedgerows . All speak to us rush " of life and think of how they must the great stretches of withered bracken , and November . A darker hue has great suffering souls . At this time the Church calls them and give them eternal rest in the haven them than by having Masses celebrated , and of His Sacred Heart . the faded fern , the bare branches of the trees onwards , and now we find ourselves in only pause for a little while in the every-day majesty . November is the month of the --- Page 340 --- all my " correspondence this month . " My upon her pathway . Betty is ever so pleased Badge on my coat . As we were going into distracting when " one is not used to them . warmly welcome to our corner . MAURICE they chirp beautifully . " I suppose they souls dear to God . I hope you will like your I am sorry I have not space to deal fully with brought us to seats up near the altar and She is doing splendid work for The Cross , Joan West , " we have four , Love Birds . Roberts . I am glad you have such nice Ni.HODHRAIN was so full of kindness . I just London for my holidays , " says Betty , " a own parish church-it happened to be in must be one of their churches . The priest sing them love songs all the day long . Thanks to Peter Swales for nice letter . I was The little letter that came from MARRIN . in a big white cage with a red top on it , and come to Chairciveon to enjoy Maureen's pilgrimage to ' Carfin , ELEANOR DARGAN . " Did know if Badges awarded to children in Petricia Sherry amongst us . Please let me when he saw my Badge he spoke to us and a dear boy . Edward Doherry is most about with them . " In St. Gerard's , " writes hospitality . Your essay is full of promise , to Mass next day . as cathedrals are rather and is endeavouring to get many new readers . Maureen . Try again . ' Tell me about your porch . I was delighted , as I knew then it with her Passionist Badge , and relates the comes Berry BARENAN with a lovely letter . following little incident : " When I went to a church which seemed on the style of our Highgate so we decided we would go there you pray for Francis ? From Valentia Island wanted to accept her invitation at once and of the happiness that is the outcome of little Brigidine Convention . Mountain , were received . funny thing happened . We one day passed one of the three of us that had a Passionist May St. Gabriel send a shower of blessings the church I saw a Passionist Father in the pets , and trust you will soon be able to play Wedge writes a grand letter full of news . We went next morning , and I was the only replies must be brief . We are glad to have seemed to know that we were strangers , and are so fond of all Francis' little friends they Yours is a sweet little note , Margaret They are really very pretty . They are kept charmed with Eric's splendid letter . He is new home in the country , " Hannah Flynn . sufferers are ever brave and patient , and full the gloom of a winter day . These little good in more ways than one ? " Yes , Betty , left us . So now doesn't the little Badge do 322 --- Page 341 --- almanac . Johnson's Wit and Wisdom The Double Event Exhumation of Mr. Charles Rev. Fr. Hubert , O.P. THE PROBLEM PAGE ( Serial Story ) Pauline Francis . Passionist . Food and Festivals . The Managing Editor Rev. Fr. Philip ( Byrne ) , C.P. -1875 . The Greater Light . Sean Gallagher . # The Nativity of Our Lord . H.O. St. Peter Chrysologus , B.C.D. Rov. Fr. Austin ( Edgar ) , O.P. -1854 . THE FIRST Christmas Day ( Poem ) Archiep . Dublinen . Editorial Notes . Tragic Barcelona . EST Stephan Protomart R. Christmas at Bethlehem . #2nd SINDAV OF ADVENT . W. G. Baldwin . Conor J. Whelan . Her Missing Banknote . M. M. Keane . An Irishman at Bethany We Preach Christ Crucified " Ouprien Jourdain , O.P. contents . Rev. Ft. Justin ( Muldann ) ( P.1975 . Frances MacBride . Question Box , Correspondence , Guild of St. Gabriel , . Vigil of the Nativity . F.A. Rev. Fr. Bertrand Wancani AD.1932 . Marian Nesbitt # The Immagnate Corporation Christmas Homecoming The Cross Annual Octave of Immaculate Conception . F.A. math Sunday of Advent . Rev. Fr. Honorius ( Welsh ) , C.P. 1929 . Rev. Fr. John ( McMullan ) , O.P. -1934 . Alice Dease St. Ambrose , B.C.D. ( Rev. Fr. John Baptist ( Garvey ) , C.P. -1932 . Rev. Fr. Wilfrid ( O'Hagan ) . C.P. 1912 . 7th day within Octave of Tumar Conception . 2nd day within Octave of Immac. Co Rev. Fr. Allan ( Cowley ) " C.P.T. ... Rev. Mr. divisostom Rothwell . D.P. 1 May Nevin . St. Damascus , P.O. December ( Bro. Bonaventure ( Kielev ) ( P.1983 . page . FROV . FR. Leonard C.P. 1889 Miss Tadv at Tareto . St. Sylvester , P.O. St. Thomas , AP. ( Rev. Fr. Delestine ( Whiteside ) NP. 1936 . St. Eusebius . B.M. ( Rev. Fr. Hilary ( Mara ) , O.P. 1925 . 324 St. Nicholas . B.C. of Deceased Passionists censor Dep. - Eduardus J. Byrne , 1937 date . 326 ( Rev. Fr. Basil ( Moubert ) . C.P. 1972 . Bro. Benignus ( Reidy ) . O.P. -1925 . Universaries . St. John . AP. " and EV . Bro. Clement ( Digney ) , O.P. 1895 . Mihil Obstat : Feast . Joannes Fitzpatrick . M.A. , D.D. , # 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT . Rev. Fr. Charles ( Byrne ) . O.P. 1933 . 332 . peria . " 327 339 344 . 338 . Feria . F. Rev. Mr. Camillus ( Marten ( C.P.19.7 . it . Thomas , B.M. 354 . Rev. # # # W.P.F 1926 viations : H.O. Holiday of Obligation , F.A. - Fast and teria . 335 353 . 358 . THE HOLY INNOCENTS . THE " Holy Innocents . " it Tazarus , B.U. " E.A. 350 356 . 346 sr. Ty stave of Immaculate ( Imprimi Potest : 6th side . P. Pope C. Confessor . B. Bishop . D. D. feria . Storia_azarus , B.O. F.A. 360 Rev. Mr. Placid ( Warinovich P.1920 . St. Ansebius . B.M. 1922 . t. Francis Xavier , 0 feria . Thomas , H.O. doctor . V. Virgin . Mr. Martyr . --- Page 342 --- Christmas in Bethlehem . --- Page 343 --- 1940s . --- Page 344 --- figorous offensive directed against Valencia . Whatever course he may choose ront where a deep salient drives far into the Red lines , he may initiate a neans impossible . Professor Allison Peers has outlined in the Tablet the bitter interview given to a Spanish journalist . Nina Belmonte , quoted in America . upon the Madrid defences ; he may drive along the French frontier to gain lignified by the name of " Government " could successfully carry on the War with fair prospects of success , so it is likely that the Nationalist General Franco has spoken of " the period of forgiveness " which will follow the real work will only have begun . The old Spain is dead , never to return . What Spanish nation . " We shall clean-up the country of all the poison that has will the future hold ! The past has been broken with and whatever the faults Valaga , aided by his not reconsiderable naval forces : or finally , on the Teruel the present position in Catalonia - and in Valencia-ruled Spain C.N.T. , the F.A.I. , the U.G. nowledge of what its disruption must mean can be holding it together : No talamanca , is a highly significant fact . Moreover , affairs at Barcelona are in blood of countless Spaniards who have offered the supreme sacrifice to save their advance early in 1998 . Four choices of operation lie before tion within a revolution almost took place . the total number of " agents " to act as non-diplomatic intermediaries between London and ery much longer . But when victory finally crowns the Nationalist arms , the to about . The end of the war seems definitely in sight . The mutual announcement internecine feuds that are ripe in Barcelona , where the warring elements of the support of Barcelona ; he may commence an advance along the coast from cilable , united only by the filmsiest bonds of mutual self-protection . nly a dream , and the Popular Front rent by such schisms that nothing but sickened her for so many years " he declared , " and end the caricature of country from falling under the tyranny of Marxist-Muscovite madness . In an General Franco . He may make a further determined assault For many months Barcelona has been surprised by the fear of outbreaks on the A major offensive cannot be conducted during the winter months Editorial Notes . art of the powerful Anarchist-Syndicalist federation . In May , the Anarchists only succeeded after street fighting on a general scale . A revolu- to make plans for the vigorous prosecution of its victorious Our Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas possession of the passes through which men and munitions daily pour in to the to All Our Readers , Promoters and Subscribers Army will take advantage of a period of comparative quiescence seized the Telephone Building , and an attempt to dislade them such a chaotic condition that a complete collapse of Red resistance is by no a whole " concludes Prof. Allison Peers . " Courage never failing but victory killed and wounded being estimated at over 3,000 . " That is Spanish War . fighting and which will ensure the regeneration and the salvation of the historic After Download as PDFPrintable Spain : Next Move . probable that the coming year will witness the conclusion of the war . It is highly 1 Download as PDFPrintable the one could seriously suppose that such an irresponsible collection - it cannot The t can be laid at the door of previous regimes , they have been purged by the for many months Barcelona has been terroristed by the fear of outbreaks on the Valamanca , is a highly significant fact . Moreover , affairs at Barcelona are in --- Page 345 --- 325 --- Page 346 --- 1940s from August 7 1950s before the --- Page 347 --- Tragic . 0000000000000 # 00000000 Pauline Francis Barcelona --- Page 348 --- # talks . --- Page 349 --- Tragic Barcelona . --- Page 350 --- With these were earnings , two bracelets and a necklace . all of silver and in represented a railway collision , another a child falling over a window , another wood work , with others painted , and these depicted scenes of accident . One Young married couples come to pray that their union may be blessed with Jean and all ready for the next fight possibilities . Would the pretty' seniorita first dressings only are applied . The wounded men are usually taken to the as we climbed higher and grind along in low gear for long stretches : sometimes is carried on in breeding bulls for the ring , and many find " employment their . ts world-famous Black Madonna . . Alas , it has since been sacked , and its monks is of gold with the Black Madonna and Child entironed far above . Our Lady's came annually and paid homage to the ' Mother of God and Her Divine Sun reservation in danger or the recovery from illness . It was interesting to try either dispersed or slain . Two and a quarter hours of driving uphill all the war earn a sum in pesetas equal to three hundred pounds in one afternoon . He before it finishes . There is a small hospital also with two beds . They looked Here the men who take part in the fight may go to Confession before the right almost all the way , with their bunches of hiscious fruit practically hanging and translate some of the favours written on cards which lay beside many of out in the roadway . Bare-looking , fantastically-shaned rock closed in around light and to see the holiness of the Catholic Church . ' perched on the mountain-top , was a breath-catching climax to our journey . unpleasant , aside to the sport of bull-fighting . Someone told us a matador can or left in thanksgiving for favours received . One exquisitely-carved box con- the high altar to see and to kiss this precious relic . n these are contained thousands of offerings in jewellery " and other articles sent ity hospitals afterwards . " It is all very sad , but these are the necessary . if unpronounce names clinging to the brow of hills : so precarious do they appear cloak is cloth of silver encrusted with precious stones . We saw all these an air Some Spaniards say that bull-fighting will eventually die out , and football ake its place as a national sport , but at the present time , the former is still us , and the serrated mountains were always before us . The cars go very slowly Church they do not dare to take any such risks with their souls , and that is why short little visit , for we were highly privileged in being allowed to go up behind wonder of what we had seen and were still seeing he Chapel and the Priest are so very close to the Bull-ring . ' ake great risks out there with their bodies , but being faithful children of Holy wrapped into another world of exquisite beauty . that we wonder that they don't fall off ! under of what we had seen and were still seeing ; we seemed to be almost The magnificent chapel of the Monastery and its surrounding buildings , the gifts . One was as follows : " A thanksgiving for having been come to't One afternoon we drove to the Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat with lose his life , too , but they did not stress that point . atching design . There were many pictures , some rather crudely done in cut Darkness came quite quickly as we left the mountains to come on to flat roads THE CROSS . lear to the heart of the Spaniard , and flourishes accordingly . A large indust ght begins ; and here , too , they sometimes receive the Last Sacraments , too . tained a bridal outfit of veil , breath and prayer-book , the latter bound the journey back could hardly be described . We were ere was Spain's principal place of pilgrimage , and here over 60,000 people the gifts . One was as follows : " A thanksgiving for her 330 . short little visit , for we were highly privileged in being at we seemed to be almost . e road seems almost perpendicular , and we pass quaint little villages with were overwhelmed by the the Chapel and the Priest are so very close to the Bull-rin Canidors and sacrifices have their walls lined with class-fronted cases and The journey back could hardly be described . We were overwhelmed by the from Seville require one of them ! " The operating table is of gl clear to the heart of the Spaniard , and flourishes accordingly . A large industry and through the most beautiful scenery imaginative . Vines flour ight almost all the way , with their bunches of hiscious fruit practically hanging children . It will not be long , we pray , until they come again . I The magnificent chapel of the Monastery and its sur tained a bridal outfit of veil , breath and prayer-book , the latter bound in situ dear to the heart of the Spaniard , and flourishes according --- Page 351 --- the secret of its hiding-place is known to selected members of the community . of the Grand Orient , had led an outbreak lasting only two days . Yet in that When Barcelona capitulates to the Nationalist Armies - and no other fate seems the famous Ferrer riots had anticipated on a small scale the horrors that swept declared that the statue was removed by the Benedictines to safe custody , and conflict of warring ideologies in Spain . Here we had the land of Teresa and laden buses . " We puzzled ourselves trying to discover where all the carts were statue of Our Lady has escaped their sacrifices from . A Spanish priest has possible the Abbev will again become a place of pilgrimage for the sorely-tried glory of the Church of God . And yet in Barcelona , less than thirty years before , Abbey of Montserrat has been seized by the " Reds . " it is believed that the cilled and wounded , and even then bodies of nuns were disinterred and left across Spain in the early days of the Civil War . Ferrer , Freemason and agent back to Barcelona . We must pay tribute to the marvellous driving on such fet. as we per these lines there is ground for hope . Although the great Catholics of Spain . Such is our hope and prayer , as we close these lines with the going so late at night , and we were inquisitively interested in what many of their err Barcelona churches and convents were given to the flames , hundreds were ving in the streets . How little we dreamed that the near future was to witness As our liner left the busy port of Barcelona on a memorable summer's day again , picking our war in and out of country carts of all queer shapes and sizes . ficult roads , on which a thin film of rain made more difficult for heavily - battle-cry of resurgent Spain : Arriba Espana ! Viva Espana ! Thus we found Barcelona a little over one year ago . What horrors have e could not help thinking even then of the strange contrasts presented by the grotesque curtains or covers hid . i similar outbreak on a nation-wide scale . with blood . Tragic Barcelona ! Tragic Spain ! Plaza de Cataluna , Barcelona . me upon it since then . The terrors of Communism have swept its streets 050osedness .000 00000000 Since renamed " Red Square , " this is said to be the largest city square in the world . John of the Cross . " of Ienatius Lovola . Xavier . Francis Borgia come upon it since then . The terrors of Communism have --- Page 352 --- always handed round with apple tart as it is with the " cured cheesecakes " which an the upper side in memory of the Five Wounds of Our Lord . The price of as one of the chief dainties , and the excitement culminated when this cake finger that was one of its principal ingredients ; for it would appear that pepper essation from service work and assistance at Holy Mass and the Divine Office , n Denmark pebenkaya " pepper cake " doubtless on account of the very strong for example , at Vespers . Thus between a third and fourth part of the year was child in the Cave at Bethlehem . An authority of our own day , recalling these ake . " It bears some resemblance to what , in days gone by , used to be called to their god-children . It must not be forgotten , however , that though such cakes ras cut , and the pea and bean which had been concealed within it were discovered gerville work at Christmas ; and King Ethelred decreed that " all St. Mary's more important by far than the pepper cake in the North of England were the than a hundred days-including Sundays - were kept as ' public holidays by Marian Nesbitt s unknown even in other parts of the same county , and when it is eaten , cheese Of course there were many other " feasten cakes " at Christmas , especially y two of the guests who were immediately chosen king and queen or the revers a custom said to have originated from the Medieval Mystery Plays where the salways placed on the table as a concomitant ; ' just as cheese and apple pie was not only a favourite evening for social gatherings amongst the people , it we such a delectable and favourite form of " sweet " in that county . But even feast-tides he strictly honoured first with fasting and afterwards with feasting " VERISTMAS is traditionally a time of festivity and feasting , and so it is family menu . as diversified as it these cakes varied , some being very cheap , " one or even two a penny , " but Yule does , " i.e , " small paste or dough cakes " kneaded into first-mentioned county-Yorkshire there is a very highly-favoured " Yale food , therefore , played no small part in these celebrations , and Twelfth Night special commemoration in the Plays , also remarks that " Mary Stuart is said to have attended a Twelfth Night history tells us that up to the time of the Great Anostasv. rather more Coventry , the custom of giving triangular cakes in honour of the Blessed Trinity not be easy , " says Fr. Bridgett , " to over-estimate the effect Nativity . in enhancing the joy and interest of life . ' great feasts of the Church had a connection between food and fest- tivals . In the days of Faith many was never connected even remotely with its composition . Ouriously enough , it was appetising . By the laws of King Alfred , freemen were exempted for twelve days from set apart for these direct and exclusive acts of religion . Moreover , " it would wwwwwwwww swissdown together in East Yorkshire at all seasons . In Lincolnshire , cream cheese is There is an appropriate line of In the Feast of the Circumcision there prevailed , amongst god-parents , in party at which Mary Fleming was chosen queen . " Food and in Yorkshire . Lancashire and Lincolnshire . In the moorland districts of the a child , and given by bakers to their customers in honour of Our Saviour's to a great Court function as well . An exceedingly rich " plum cake " Festivals . tlier and larger sizes might be obtained in shops for as much as 51" each Kings from the East are represented offering their gifts to the Divine 0 0 may still be found in Coventry , in the Ages of Faith , they had five deep 1940s # found in Coventry , in the Ages of Faith , they had fi 1907 19101907 1910 # enhancing the joy and interest of life . " priate to trace a line of connection between food and festivals . --- Page 353 --- food and festivals --- Page 354 --- principle if imperfectly and haltingly followed of each man's individual life - existence , where the teaching and practice of Christ's Church formed the guiding monly called " Our Lady's Dowry . " not alone in these islands , but " throughout an order with their newsagent at once . but the point for us that these memorials of the past speak to us in a language land , the Jesuit Martyrs of the Huron in Canada , for this new series a fascinating title that intro- Roman Jubilee of 1600 , the foundation of Mary- the Beda College , Rome . Those who have read his former series of articles in THE CROSS ' Clemency cakes , ' peculiar to Berkshire , were made on St. Clement's Feast Journey to Rome , etc. , Fr. Dempsey has chosen Europe-an England where religion was verify the almost fact of each man's Fr. Pro in Mexico , episodes from the life of these industries were extensively carried on , the " Tlanders , " or Tandry dies 67 A.D. , Fr. Dempsey includes in the series a Cross so continuously suffered and prayed , as his devoted sons have done , and from a wide range of Catholic history . Beginning continue to do , to this day . Bishop Hay and many other little-known pages Cardinal Consalvi and Napoleon , the death of so much enjoyed on the festivals of St. Andrew and St. Katherine . These Saints from the storied past of the Church . with the martyrdom of St. Paul the Apostle in was there from the pen of Fr. Martin Dempsey . duces a more fascinating theme . Under the title Fr. Martin Dempsey , who is a well-known issue . We earnestly recommend all readers to renew their subscription promptly or to place he describes as an eye-witness events selected FR. Martin Dempsey member of the Catholic Missionary Society . Servants of the King . The Way of the Queen , are made for St. Andrew's Dav. and the " Katterns " for St. Katherine Well-known as the author of many popular books . hat England for whose return to the ancient faith . the great St. Paul of the London , completed his ecclesiastical studies at Announcing 190005000 #000000000 secured a brilliant new series of articles over #000 # TE are happy to announce that we have Catholic Missionary Society , London . A New Series by 0000 00000000 # 00000000 such for example as " Tanders " and " Katterns . " so-called because they will realise the treat in store for them during 1938 . The series will commence in the January FR. Martin Dempsey were the nations of lace-makers and weavers , therefore , in those counties who THE CROSS . which can neither be misunderstood nor denied of an England which 334 . were the patrons of lace-makers and weavers , therefore , in the realise the treat in store for them during 1938 . The series will --- Page 355 --- flame burning clear and bright- sanctuary , and kept its little red Telling how Brother Thomas care- and how a singer came home . fully tended the lamp of the 1961-000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1901010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961-0008000080000000000000000 # PROWN REPORT --- Page 356 --- igher . " So , because the Master had killed it , a raw of sunlight streamed right a glass ing full of oil , which shook a little as Brother Thomas carefully filled exched out to gain the edge of the table and help the tired old body to rise . and is known by those who feel it , to be the greater light , and power which he lamp . ' It all seemed very slow , and to take a long time , but there was in some war long ago . ' At well ! ' It is the dear Master's Will . I So did one kneeling at the back of the church who , looking up , saw the lamp Even as the Master spoke . Brother Thomas , back in his little room near the picked up the beads , and placing them on the table , with the words " May God on both is like to the grass I give , especially through the Sacraments , which aglow with its greater light . " The burning wick is like unto the soul which I Angel Guardians of the Tabernacle were filled with joy because the Master was invtery . Let there be light : ' and they knew not what marvel it could be . in no wise destroy the lesser light , the life I also gave , but rather strengthen religion , and would never enter a church again , that ' Brother Thomas quietly that Greater Light ! " thought the one kneeling at the back . light than usual ; marvelled at the beauty of it , and at what the mystery could be dear Lord , if it please Then . " with an ease acquired after long practice . " The sandalled feet shuffled across Brother Thomas found the lamp burning , still hatched in sunlight , so that the room without speaking again . like a living blood-red flame . raised up into its rightful place . The red light burned steady and clear before Someone entered the church and knelt down in a bench near the back . The " I had better see if the lamp is burning properly , " thought Brother Thomas , The Master within saw that it was onod and ' He was well released and the the Tabernacle . across His sanctuary : right through the lamp , causing the ruby glass to glow seen it look quite like that before , " he thought . " It might almost be a chal " But I must fill the lawn and light it . " he said , half to himself , as are still alive ! Maybe he is dead . or I should have heard or had news of him so that they will know He is there , and will honour Him . Just once more , Thus the old man was thinking : then the red lamp glass resting on the slowly going back into the church again . It was when the younger man , in a fit of temner , had one day thrown a seemed to me the best thing at the time . ' comes from Mr. " able awakened him from his reverse . " Here comes a priest . Twonder if he would hear my Confession . God knows " What a fool I have been to try and live all these years , without God ; without he thick altar carnet , and one white hand bore the rubv glass , and the other The white , wrinkled hands fitted the long wick into its china support firmly , w many years ago it is since I last made one . ' People will be coming to Confession soon , and the Master must have ' His light hen the Master spoke again , and they heard and understand losary on the ground at his elder brother's feet , saving he had done with THE CROSS , What a fool I have been to try and live all these years , with 336 . why glass filled to the top . ' Now the taper applied to the sick . and the lamp leased , and with wonder too , for had He not said " I will show you a great and increase it in such a way within , that its influence is felt outside the said : " How dark it seems ! I think I will draw that blind up a little forgive you , Michael , for that insult to His Mother " ; had ed . The glass vessel containing oil is like to the body . The sunlight shining ngel Guardians of the Tabernacle be held the lamp affame with a 1 so that they will know He is there , and will honour Him . sacristy , said : " How dark it seems ! I think I will draw that b by years ago . Nick , and you never even wrote once to let me know you --- Page 357 --- reason to go now . " Father Superior will help you . He is very kind . A stranger Australia , did you say ! I am a little deaf . Ah , well ! I once had a who went there . " Tell me , did you ever meet or hear of anyone named Ryan arms , and looked at him very hard . ' Then his old ever caught sight of a Rosary ving back in his chair as if asleep . The Crucifix rested in the white hands , given such power to men . Angel Guardians were filled with joy because the Master was " pleased , for the me simmer doing menace , and they gave glory to God in the highest , Who had made of Irish horn in the other man's hand , and he knew he tries . Particle should be lost . " room near the sacristy . But Brother Thomas did not hear , and could not speak . So overcome was remember ? That Rosary - and Tom , your brother ? The Master within saw that it was good , and He was well pleased , and the What did you say ? ' So many years ago ! ' Well , never mind : all the more answered . It is I. Father who hardly need to go to Confession , but I did not ring the about a very long time ago . emblems of the Passion . said the good priest . " Mau God and Our Lady forgive me , and may you forgix Tis said that during His Passion , Angels collected every Drop in a chalice , last The old man heard , but never spoke . ' Instead he arrived both the stranger's The old man walked on as if in a dream , and it was Michael Ryan who n through the open door of the little room adjoining it , saw Brother Thomas The red light still burned steady and clear before the Tabernacle The Amount : 5/6 . Please save us time and trouble by promptly renewing your subscription The stranger did not reply for a moment . He was looking closely at the truggling to keep back " the tears of joy . had been granted , and far more besides . old lined face , and the bent figure wearing a worn black habit bearing on it the bell , nor see anyone touch it . " Then it is indeed you , Mick , come back after all these years , " he said , for 1938 . of the sacristy and meeting Brother Thomas on the way . Address : THE CROSS , Mount Argus , Dublin . you say ? No ? Not a stranger , but you have been abroad a long time 1940-000 # O.000000000 Michael Ryan ? But someone was speaking : asking something about the Confessions , and may God be praised ! But you might have written , Nick . Do you not THE GREATER LIGHT 000000000000 # #000000000000 s all Michael Ryan said , ' for he also felt greatly moved . containing the Most Precious Blood from the Sacred Wounds of the dear Master " Yes . Father Superior himself will soon be hearing Confessions . " he said . " Did someone ring the confessional hell ? " asked Father Superior , comi I lined face more an expression like that of a happy child ; for his last wish half an hour later he went back through the sacristy . and changing to look Then he said : " Why I that is my own name . ' be that he felt he must be alone for a while , and turned to seek out his little itiful old servant who had entered into the joy of his Lord , and over the will hear you , and may God bless you , dear son , " No matter : come now . # No matter : come now . I will hear you , and may God bless you , dear son Then he said : ' Why I that is my own name , " the stranger's 337 ay God and Our Lady forgive me , and may you forgive me , too , ' Tom , ' ' Mau God be praised ! But you might have writ --- Page 358 --- The First Christmas Day At the door of a manger bare , On the snow-clad world that was sleeping . With the moon still in the sky , They were joined by the mild " dumb beast . And Joseph meek was there . By a Mother mild , o'er a little child , Tired shepherds their watch were keeping . And three wise Kings from the East I raised my head and list had With the moon still in the sky , Who sang the gladsome tidings ? To a gladsome lullaby . Poor shepherds too , with offerings few , On a cold December morning The Angels upon high ! The sheep lay round on the frosty ground , On that cold December morning Came , homage to pay on that first Christmas Day . are the dawn broke through with its radiant hue But a vigil was kept while that cold world slept --- Page 359 --- and he applied the hand-brake forcibly . They came to a standstill . Sure enough , you don't . A quarter of an hour later , something suddenly touring car . their on the ' phone . Supposing we shove " old Rufus " that far , and of adventure , romance and so on . It's a lovely spot , a beautiful day - Something wrong , apparently ? " he said . there " the night ? " Ted . The younger , with a perpetual rain , and an eve for all the hearties Alan was the pilot . Porquay and tell Mrs. Morris we've had a breakdown . " The Double Brother ! we've struck a rock ! We're wrecked ! " Idirt ! ... . ' How I well we'll have to ' phone through to the Service Depot conor J. Whelan . challenge the Fates ! ' Ted soon recovered his grim . to send a mechanics' squad right away . ' While you're at it , ring that ' It wouldn't occur to you that You don't say , Sherlock , " signed his brother . Alan Iounged back into the car . For a moment they exchanged glances . Alan's look spoke volumes . But What is it ? " gasped Alan . Good ! There's a village in sight , and Cut off and find a call-box , before I give you a thick ear ! Get the depot WHRY were nearing Bristol on their way down South : the brothers Lovett . the book to a complete stranger ? There's a jolly , old rustic private hotel around the bend there " he reported , enough to sing when we get there . " asunder . ' she asked calmly . Ted finished and became tongue- purpose " she continued to go to the trouble of returning . Looks as though we shall be compelled to stay there the night . ' In a moment he was back to report . ' Av ! av ! skipper ! " Ted stepped out briskly with a whistle on his lips You never know . Anything might happen . ' I might have left the book on I'll investigate , Watson , " cried Ted , and he vaulted over the side of the it Bristol and get them to send us a new spring . Presently , Ted was back again . Aren't you an optimist , brother ? ' tied . If you hadn't been so informally cheerful , " he grovled ! " You would What on earth possessed you 000000000000 00000000 llan groaned as he climbed stiffly out of the car . chanted . Why worry ? We have a fortnight to get there . ' Back spring busted . One of its nine lives I mean-leaves has come Drv up ! " grunted Alan , rolling a cigarette between his lips . " Time Fine ! Give me the unexpected every time . There's always a pos exultantly . Event . snap ; the car gave an ominous lunch . Alan stepped hard on the pedi of Nature ( human and otherwise ) was the observer . Dark , sober-fac-fac-fac tantly . " Step on it , boy ! . ' I do like to be beside the seas the car gave an ominous lunch . Alan stepped hard I do like to be beside the seaside ' , he f you hadn't been so informally cheerful , " he grows 1901 19101901000 --- Page 360 --- a trail for the wilds of Lancashire . John Tipper , of Sydney . Australia , Came for a night . Staved a week . Lambaso . Pat Flanagan ! ' bedroom which appeared to have been furnished in the Victorian Era Ted , with all the inquisitiveness of youth , sauntered around the room and for Bournemouth . ... . Say , listen , this is interesting : Lucy Ackroyd , Ted Lovett turned to the fly-leaf of the book . dusty volumes . Unfortunately , we have no alternative . " ' You know , I like reading these books . They're jolly interesting ! For t with an amused smile . ' He was still so engaged when his brother returned Writings of St. Paul of the Cross , and it's cheek by jewel with Nonconform ' I've no time for religion . " grows Alan , stalking restlessly round the room . face brightened when she saw the potential visitors . She showed them i Alan Lovett crossed to the window , drew back the curtains and glanced up own hometown , No. 5 Bramble Avenue , Briarvale . ' scanned the volumes closely . Picking out the Visitor's Book he began to refuse A few minutes later they were surveying the facade of a dilaridated old Truty-puerile ! " remarked Alan , as he hit a cigarette without demur . thorns , so to speak ... ... " Mystical Flowers from Calvaru : Massive from the inv old tomb in a storm . brother . Do we proceed ? ' bankrupt . ' I'll steer . " Looks to me like a crematorium ! " he said , moodily . Ted put back the Visitors' Book , and then he rummaged among the other out into the ball . " Say , listen , brother . " cried Ted . " Truth indeed is stranger than fiction . No cigarettes left ! I'll have to go and search for a tobacconist . ' Where are those damned mechanics ? parlour-cum-ding-room , which was ' large and ' air , ritch's ditch : Shakespeare's own Bacon ! Ow ! What humour ! building , whose windows were covered with dingy . grey curtains . Ted mopped No , thanks . Another smoker like you in the family and we'd all be the road . his brow . Alan puffed his eternal cigarette . Literature . " ... Queer , isn't it ? " Don't you think it's a startling coincidence ? ' Never heard of her ! " grunted Alan . " Wonder how long those mechanics will be . " First . " said Alan , " I'll get through to the Service Depot , " and he passed Confounded nuisance ! " he grows , as he fumbled in his pockets . " Gosh ! Who ! What ! ... ... Brother , " signed Ted , good-humouredly , " you nstance , Adam himself is here . " Adam Rogers , of San Francisco , Calif , " Have a cigarette ? ' " Him ! " must Ted , as he skinmed the pages , " I haven't devoted much Mrs. Fritch was a tall , thin lady , with kindly eyes in careworn features . Her This fellow lived in a different world than we do . " When they had made themselves presentable , they came downstairs into the Something for every day in the year . ' ' I say ! " he explained , as he withdrew a thin book . " here's a rose a delightful companion ! ' Ted was a " willing horse , " with pride in his own strength , so he obeyed THE CROSS . It would startle me if they came within two hours . ' It's inevitable . I suppose , " signed Alan . " All right , get behind and shove camined everything with keen interest . His eye hit on a book-shelf , and he 340 hen they had made themselves presentable , they came Try Mrs. ime to the subject for sure ... . ' Something for every day in the year nstance , Adam himself is here . Adam Rogers , of San Fran This fellow lived in a different world than we do . " It would startle me if they came within two hours . ' nstance , Adam himself is here . Adam Rogers , of San Francisco . Calif , pushing " Sav. listen . brother . " cried Ted. " Truth indeed is stranger than fiction . Who ? What ? ... Brother , " sighted Ted , good-humouredly , " you are " Say , listen , brother , " cried Ted . " Truth indeed is stran literature . " ... Queer , isn't it ? " --- Page 361 --- 341 . --- Page 362 --- 342 . --- Page 363 --- THE Double event --- Page 364 --- The full price of His Mother Mary's special privilege of sickness , and Mary of His mind even in this dereliction . What anguish that cry must have caused were a literal mutation of Psalm XXI. 2 : showing that Jesus was still Master forever and ever make heaven the home of light and splendour , and bring perfect When Jesus confided His Mother to the care of John , it was about the sixth Father " in the first word : He calls Him " God " in the fourth . had the people should hear and know that He still called upon God as a witness Sufferer uttered no cry . The Evangelists who describe the Agony in Gethseman The appalling gloom frightened the crowds . The taunts and blasphemies on the Cross . The torture grew to the very limit of endurance ; yet the Divine arth until the ninth hour . " Matt , XXVII , 45 ) . Thus for almost three hours understood , for they said : " Behold , He called Elias " ( Mark , XV. those hours of darkness on the Cross . Jesus hung in the darkness without speaking , while His Mother and a few friends Jesus was expiating the sins of a world that had rejected God . Your sins infinite pleasures , was the Vision of Himself . His was the Presence of God in happiness to the angels and saints . stood beneath the Cross . the wisdom of God . ' was probably harder still , the presence of His loving , immaculate Mother and agdalen's forgiveness of many sins is only now being paid . Jesus cried out with a loud voice : not loud that His Father might hear , but Jesus had borne without complaint the desertion of the populace , and what of that atonement His Father for sook Him . Christist . the power of God and i , Eloi , lamma sabackthani ' : that is , ' My God of the Agony , and before the darkness settled down section of The Cross . forsaken Me " ( Matt. , XXVII , 46 ) . th God from eternity - He Himself was God ! The Beatific Vision with its Amboonfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special I. Cor. I.25 . crucified ' The first three Words of Jesus on the Cross were spoken at the beginning Is Mother and the friends beside her knew the meaning of the words : they Jesus had spoken in the old Aramic . a language few of the bystanders " And about the ninth hour . Jesus cried out with a loud voice , saying : circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . and mine were being washed away in His dripping Blood ; and in t XXXVI . Jesus Appeals to His Father : " Why last Thou Forsaken Mr ? " power , glory , and love . He , Himself , the Source of those infinite joys f priests and phrases died away ; all earthly sounds were rushed . " Miantime , We Preach the Agory , and before the darkness settled down are called . His Mother and the friends beneath the Cross , who had not to have not attempted even to suggest what passed in the Soul of e were being washed away in His dripping Blood ; and in the agony What minaginable horrors directed the Soul of Jesus then ! He had lived ( 12 o'clock ) . " And from the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole rimaginable horrors drenched the Soul of Jesus then ! the truth area in this hour of a manham death . He had called him ick ) . " And from the sixth hour there was darkness on --- Page 365 --- names of deceased . Union , C.P. ) , Wilhelmina Nolan , Catherine Keegan , Edward Farrell Edward Morrin ( Father of Rev. Fr. Benignus , C.P. ) , dward Morrin ( Father of Rev. Fr. Benignus , C.P. ) 345 --- Page 366 --- the Grotto and altar of the Nativity at Bethlehem . The vermillion star in the foreground is surrounded with the Latin text : of the angelic refrain : " Glory to God on high . " " Mic de Virgine Maria Jesus Christus natus est : " Here Jesus Christ was born there in that poor obscure spot where the Saviour of the world first saw the light First-Born , and read the words encircling the silver star : His de Virgine Maria reverence the new-born Messiah . ' There , falling on my knees , overwhelmed with I felt myself transported back twenty centuries , and seemed to hear the echo emotion , I kissed the star that indicates the exact place where Mary laid her described . " I remained there , I do not know how long ; but soon the bells of of day , and where the Angels and shepherds and Magi adored with silent Jesus' Christmas notes est - " Here Jesus ' Christ was born of the Virgin Mary . " The joy and the peace that one experiences in such moments cannot be golic refrain : " Glory to God on men . 348 --- Page 367 --- Christmas at Bethlehem --- Page 368 --- by his decided preference for the stage . and it was as an actor he achieved fame Garrick had become manager of the theatre . His satirical poem " London ' gems of a great mind . To-day , two centuries after Johnson's death , they have which were frequently thrown out in coffee-houses after a moment's considera- Johnson , then twenty-eight years of age was regarded among his acquaintances With and Wisdom scope , and the highest encouragement . ' the phenomenal success of his life of Dr. Samuel Johnson he achieved a dual English literature . Wherever the book is opened one finds recorded the Doctor's the patentee of Drury Lane Theatre , probably , because it was not authorised By many , the work is regarded as the greatest production in the history of fortune in London . Back had fond versions of the English capital as " a of the Doctor's wisdom and wit into the treasure-house of his biography . With Dodsley . but numbered among his friends some celebrated Catholic divines . " To be his majority , went with intent to complete his education , and follow the profes- and he intended to try its fate in the metropolis . Garrick , who had just attained distant , and which is animated only by Faith and Hope , will glide by degrees philosopher so freshly green . Boswell , with untiring energy , garnered the fruit Scotsman is due the credit of keeping the name of the great old moralist and rudgery , writing for the magazines . His tragedy was refused by Mr. Fleetwood . out of the mind , unless it be invi-porated and re-impressed by external but the manner in which they are put on the uncommon angle from which a sound of every human being . piquant opinion on some phase of life . The wisdom and attitude of the remarks untiring energy Boswell garnered object is viewed , generally gain the respectful consideration of the reader the fruit of the Doctor's wisdom Sean Gallagher . the credit of keeping the name of both the aesthetic sense and the front of truth that springs in the immortal estined to reach an eminent height of fame in his own particular sphere of life sopher so freshly green . " With town in Staffordshire , two young men who were determined to try their this great old moralist and philo- was offered to several booksellers before it was finally accepted by Mr. Robert It is a curious fact , however , that Johnson's lasting fame rests not on the Johnson was an intensely religious man . He belonged to the High Church , To a perku little Scotsman is due of no church is dangerous , " he once said . " Religion , of which the rewards are Samuel Johnson and David Garrick were the travellers , and each was 000000000000 # 00000000 great field of genius and exertion where talents of every kind have the fullest by stated calls to worship , and the salutary influence of example . ' on this storehouse of wit and knowledge it is worth picking the choices f the law . From this , his original purpose , he was soon diverted , however , Johnson's # of his own works , which are now virtually forgotten . To a newly little " For a time after his arrival in London , Johnson led a haphazard life man of noble rank . It was not produced until ten years later , when and wit # one of their lustre . They sparkle with a deathless brilliancy , charming and wit . and wit : " 1940sociation professionally from ear 1737 , just two centuries ago , there set out from Lichfield , a country in , are a delight to study . One may not always agree with the Doctor's opinions 1907 08 1940s # wn works , which are now virtually forgotten . To a many the work is regarded as the greatest production in the history of as a good scholar and poet . ' His great tragedy " Irene " was near co nius and exertion where talents of every kind have --- Page 369 --- Johnson's wit and wisdom 351 --- Page 370 --- 352 --- Page 371 --- REV. aged to years . --- Page 372 --- said : " Wain ed-fair Passionisthm " indak thelli ! " " Can or any form of greenery . Then almost on the horizon the blue ribbon of the inside I met an Arab water-boy leaving the courtyard , so in my best Arabic I in a rather high wall on the side of the hill . I concluded that it was a Christian house of some sort and that they might be able to direct me . When I went To the south the view is not so impressive . but on every hill can be seen traverse the mountains of Moab in Transiordania , a total distance of nearly 65 miles . nd about 250 feet above the level of the Jericho road which is almost a sheer lead shell within an outer oak coffin . A brief account of the proceedings , Ever Jordan opening into the Dead Sea , and beyond this can be plainly seen Bethany is about six and a half miles from my quarters , and the shortest way On Saturday last , being free after lunch . I set out on foot to look up the far as the eye can see there is nothing but rolling hills , absolutely devoid of trees Fr. Cranan . C.P. Rector : and Rev. P. Dunne . quickly returned with an Arab boy who spoke both French and English fluently . ind placed in the coffin . When the official seats of the Archbishop of Dublin s describing a visit to the Passionist Retreat at Bethany . the Kaiser's palace and the site of the Ascension , and down the south-western the Passionist monastery ! ' He pointed to the house and said ' Frinsuvigi ! Carroll , John Holden , Kevin Curtis , James Sargent , Robert Sargent . " An Irishman at Bethany if clay there is from being blown away in the summer or washed away in winter . slopes of Olivet . The Passionist monastery is about three-quarters way down which meant " Frenchmen , ' but at the time I didn't understand what he was ralls of loose stones running across the slopes to prevent the very small amount and re-interred . the monastery was situated . Seeing a gate with an iron cross on top of it set The view from the top of Mount Olivet is the finest I have ever seen . As Beyond to the west and north . After the ceremony the remains were replaced in a suite of coffins comprising written on parchment and signed by the witnesses , was sealed in a mental tube Fr. Kieran , C.P. : Very Rev. Fr. Colman. C. ocal Passionists . You may be interested in a brief note of the journey across . Passionist answered it . nlv Spanish and French . He monitored me inside , and going away for a moment , THE following extract from a personal letter to the Editor is of such general interest , that we reproduce it for the benefit of our readers . The writer The work of exhaustion and re-interment was carried out by the following ho had been previously authorised under oath by the Court : Messrs . Leo The doctors in attendance were Dr. M. Russell . M.O.H. , Dr. and Dr. M. P. O.Brien . Using him as an interpreter , I introduced myself and made known my business . Fr. Eugene , C.P. , and Rev. Fr. Christopher , C.P. had been duly affixed . The remains were reverently borne back to the grave The view from the other side shows the whole city of Jerusalem and the hills .P.V.G. Iona Road : Very Rev. Fr. Adrian. C. ' However , when I arrived near Bethany I decided to ask some one where 000000000000000 00000000 to get there is to go up one side of Mount Scopus . cut across to Mount Olivet " was not out of the word as he didn't speak a word of English , having The official witnesses of the authentication were : Rt. Rev. Mr. Watters getting at . However . I went up to the door and knocked , and presently a THE CROSS . drop . interest . that we reproduce it for the benefit of our reader 354 --- Page 373 --- 354 --- Page 374 --- It would thus take up much less room in her handbag than the silver which he used comparatively seldom now , since the car had practically taken its place . a dimly-lighted house did not help in the flurry and fuss of getting off to the as from her own ideas for the children , and the five pounds had also to provide a new pair of gloves and a pair of stockings too . In match my best dress . " As they steamed out . Mrs. O'Connor looked at her solitary companion in the and buy the family Christmas-boxes . ' She had saved up five pounds to Alice Dease The younger members of the family still spoke at least , as though they still believed in Santa Claus , and not in their father and mother , acting in his name You know the sort , Mummie , even if Santa doesn't . " quickly and there , neatly folded It was necessary to be up well before dawn on these short winter mornings All the children had their suggestions to make about the presents . First that we all like sweets best from - and do you think a home-made cake " The other traveller had evidently come from some way further up the line swept away into his drawer , and he advised his wife to be sure to put it in the no time for anything but an injunction to her husband to be sure to have her hurling on St. Stephen's Dav. and , by the way , my common is a disgrace over it very nicely . Mrs. O'Connor reached the station , and she had a rush along the platform and was Eileen : " O Mummy , you won't forget , will you , that I really ames just to remind you . on the back of Humbhrey's catalogue . ' is she was a stranger to Mrs. O'Connor . Rather prim , the latter decided , and Mrs. " O'Connor had to make her own selection from all these things as well in sure you wouldn't like to see me in the old sweater much oftener- Ever Missing last Mecoano , isn't he . Mum , and I expect he is sure to have seen I thought if I just put this advertisement into your bag - the one in the picture is exactly what I want . ' things in this catalogue . " and a crumbled list was thrust into her hands " I want a new frock " Sheila sang out , easily , making no bones about it . calculation to make sure that everyone had something . " But , " she added , cheerfully , to herself , " it must be " done . " the car was out of order , but even so , Mrs. O'Connor felt she must go away , was her five-pound note ! The benefits of the Shannon Scheme had not yet reached Ballvgolden , and purse that was provided purposely , in her bag . give the stranger's bag a little mill ears old . " You know the books I want , don't you ? I've written down their et - " And all the parcels , remember - " at the last train in the evening - and look inside ? She opened it at their destination . Could she In five minutes they would be due Bory's wants were not quite so definite . " I expect Virm van remember 000000000000 00000000 Banknote st-class carriage that was a necessity before and after such a long day . purse that was provided purposely , in her bag . DAYS showing in Dublin was rather hard work . from Ballveolden , when Hughie : " You know , don't you , Mum , that my camera is practically useless 1907 08 presents for Dal and the household . It would require some management as " Nummie ! " whispered Nallie already a hookworn , though only eight tresents for Dad and the household . It would require some management and er husband had changed it into a single note . the night before . tummie ! " whispered Mollie , already a bookworm , umphrey was the first to make a succession : ' Santa is sure to get me that 1907 1907 1957 1959 d her husband had changed it into a single note , the night before . station . However , it was finally managed , though the train was already in what nw . rant a new frock " Sheila sang out , gain making no to have breakfast and start off for the train to Dub --- Page 375 --- was sleeping still . her bag lying beside her on the seat of the railway carriage , was no prim , sinister stranger in the corner this time . The journey home went then her eyes fell on the vincushion that stood below . And there , neatly folded dwindled away , as her heap of parcels and cloakroom tickets increased , and what carriage window to throw them out . ' for her companion ' seated beside it . was boisterous greetings had to be returned , and strict injunctions " word of honour a little pull and look inside ! The owner stunt on . and Mrs. O'Connor did dare sound sleep , and when she woke up she saw that the train was within half an ment inside it . just like her own . And in the purse , folded up , just as she Closing her eyes . however . had a different effect . It soon developed into a mood carriage which was filled to her relief , with acquaintances and friends . ' There so" she closed her bag pretended that she also had only just woke up , and one . but no banknote was among them . What could have happened ? ' It was it had a crooked handle . Could she ! Dared she just give the stranger's bag order , and finally giving a glance into the purse to see that the precious fire consoled herself with the thought that there was nothing else to be done strengthened her for making her way back to the station , where a porter helped had got in . But no . It was impossible that the trim lady sleeping in the as she made her way upstairs , wearily , to her room to prepare for that welcome own ' nurse and waited for the train to stop . ' She felt she had done a ' cowardly for accusation-besides she would have to own what she herself had done . She meal . What a lot she would have to tell him . About the five pounds and last seen it , was her five pound note ! corner could - ? They had reached the distant outskirts of the city . In would buy , she tore up the remaining pictures and - no , she couldn't open the collected store . The side-car met her at the station , and there was a good deal of manipulation thing , yet - no , she did not dare to accuse her fellow-traveller of stealing In a panic she turned everything out mittime them back carefully one her id got it back safely , and then began the spending of it . How quickly it panion , and made her way quickly to the street . Early as it was Mrs O'Connor soon closed her eyes . Her husband was right There was no time for consideration , certainly no time in her crowded day In the first shop she entered , she washed the note , thanking God that she once more . pound note was ' safely there - and it wasn't ! up , just as she had left it , was her five-pound note ! When all her money was spent , the tea and bans of a lady's shopping day Olerv's basement and Woolworth's stores carried off too much of her carefully- ore all her purchases were stacked-up safely beside her . The children's then the train reached the terminus she got up , without a ' look at her' com- money . " She had it back , and that was the main thing . her to collect her parcels from the cloakroom and stack them in the railway e must collect her thoughts before embarking on the work of so busy a day . 357 t as Mrs O'Connor's own had done . She had her umbrella with her-and ruthing . At the dressing-table she glanced at her tired face in the mirror , a lot of other things she would have bought if she had had the wherewith . Even Her missing banknote . round note was safely there - and it wasn't five minutes they would be due at their destination , and the lady in the In a panic she turned everything out , putting them back had got it back safely , and then began the spending of it . o parcel would be opened . Daddy was out , until dinner-time . they said . She drew the bag towards her and opened it quickly . ' There was a 1 our's run of Dublin . She would only just have time to go through her list corner could - ? They had reached the distant outskirts of the city . I Mrs. O'Connor hated to recall the episode of the Horni --- Page 376 --- Carrey seemed different . Christ- mas was robbed of its joys latch of one of the cottages and greeted the occupants , he would not Liam knew that if he lifted the be left standing outside . But 1961-01000 #000 # "000000 "000 #000000 050ERSON000000000000000000000 190101901000000000000000000000000 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 377 --- Christmas homecoming --- Page 378 --- dominating , and yet attractive , about men . His hair was grey , yet quite whom I met under strange circum- him . for there was something forceful , should I deny that I prayed and hoped Although those same letters spoke to protect the right of the Firm he represented as well as his own . It appearance characteristic of military Goose Common , news that set Diana's of me , as I have heard of you , Miss words that constituted for the girl , the abundant , and his face , though some- of the tall , elderly man standing by Maggie came to her one day with that he was coming straight down to how glad she was to get his letters . rot . Don't deny it ! his whole appearance . He was tall and chiefs of his work and the interest of Serial Story . something vaguely familiar in the sight declared herself madly in love with whole letter , and they told her with Hall , you will perhaps understand the lured my fiancee from London with surprised Diana greatly to find how you . ' You are the influence taking her nature of my errand . You have heard turned round and disvelled all doubt . me . Mr. Hall ; she is a perfect stranger town" here completing a commission . stances . The only thing that counts travel in America , there were usually eager she was for news of him , and some trumped-up excuse about painting matters connected with his invention , the message that there was a gentleman her heart . She could well understand before his " withering glance . said courteously , yet with a sinking of considered him a remarkably good- the window , though she could not was due back on the sixteenth , and It was William Hall , of whom she had me that you are engaged . ' hough expecting the walls to crumble away from me-bringing her back with quietly than she felt . " Miss Barry is healthy . But for his eyes , which were than death for her ? She is nothing to met his look with clear . unafraid eyes . hide it , don't pretend to me , Miss Stains - caught just a brief glimpse the day she You will not deny that you have moment , upstairs , freely , under no anger , her grey-green eyes affame . phrases , at the most , half a dozen auspicious day dawned something else perfect clarity what it was she wished now how it was that Evelyn had his hawk-like nose , Diana would have had had to go to America to see to " I was unaware that a farce was for me . She is at work this very she added . very slowly . " it is news to being played , Mr. Hall . Perhaps you chapel , here ! " He looked around as will enlighten me as to your meaning ? " forth , for Evelyn wrote me all about shock a little . " Why should I ? Why compulsion or coercion whatever . And , " lappened to cause greater surprise . and hell fire and all the rest of that nothing of Alan Penrith . He she entered the room she felt there was slender , with the erect , well-groomed Diana , though inwardly shaking , and used every bit of power I possess No ! " she said , and her voice Then Diana rose , splendid in her trumped-up , " rejoined Diana , more slightly bloodshot , and set too close to Stainsforth . How long is this farce to what forbid , looked sunburnt and seen him before . At her entry he talk " about souls and eternal salvation , Won't you please sit down ? " she heart quivering . Yet before that townstairs wishing to see her . When looking man . visited " Evelyn in her flat . she is the girl I mean to marry . Don't to know . Word came at last that he pictures on the walls of a chapel-a " When I tell you that my name is think at the moment where she had There is neither excuse , nor is it visiting her , Diana had seen to break an influence I felt to be worse Well , perhaps not officially , but Chapter XII . The Further Shore . URING the time Evelyn was continue ? " The Problem Page The Problem Page # FRANCES SODERIL II . The Further Shore . Further Shore . --- Page 379 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE 361 . --- Page 380 --- 362 . --- Page 381 --- 363 . --- Page 382 --- 364 --- Page 383 --- individual . " Undoubtedly there is an oblion . he obligation is met by contributions at laws and laudable customs of each locality contribute " in proportion to their income . offerings on special occasions , e.g. " baptisms , determined the proportion or amount to be the church-door . by the payment of the Pope in the government of the Faithful the wider question of what each person should to excess . In practice in these countries this query , it would appear that many have tion arising from divine , natural and ecclesi- declared that those who omit to fulfil this are to be observed . Positive law has not or cabinet of the Catholic Church , assisting close touch with the presiding official . it is of our clergy in proportion to our means . to give themselves unreservedly to the cause them power to concentrate on their particular be , prompt the Brothers to remain as they non-Italian Cardinals . They are the senate Bishops , with Sees outside Rome , it follows are . Freedom from priestly obligations gives astical law . of contributing to the support have a peculiar fitness for this work , having answer to a particular question . Regarding obligation cannot per se be held guilty of of Rome itself . No Cardinal can live outside by the offering of stipends for the celebration non-resident Bishops , are left to conduct the found reason to examine their conscience with of education and correction , as the case may grave sin , save in the case where the omission of Holy Mass . " From the interest aroused hv Canon 1502 " declares that the particular regard to this obligation . routine business of the Sacred College . They Rome without Papal appreciation . Since required that the Cardinals reside in the City doubt . the spirit of humility and the desire Roman Curia . Moreover , the Italian Cardinals over the world . Since a cabinet should be in had the Italian Cardinals , most of whom are marriages and funerals , by subscribing to cause the rest of the faithful to be burdened religious Brothers . is culpably due to avarice , or else would is nearly equally divided between Italian and Christmas and Easter dues . ' by suitable find it easier to live in Rome than most special collections for church purposes and it can only be left to the conscience of the subscribed by individuals . Theologians have Why are the majority of Cardinals always college of cardinals . most of the non-Italian Cardinals are resident readers' queries . of Italian nationality ? " E.Q . " Dublin ) . been trained for years in the methods of the Brothers " do not become priests ? -M.A.M. outsiders . Will you kindly explain why ' Orders of At the present time the College of Cardinals (00 . Antrim ) . attswels to our There may be many reasons for this . No task . and knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . 0x : -Ps. cxviii . 66 . --- Page 384 --- A. Marmion . --- Page 385 --- King , look tenderly on each and every mem- welcome the little Christ Child . In spirit the Crib . Our young people truly understand mingham , here beside me . My friends there its deeper meaning and its wondrous glory . friendship with Christ who have never tasted who come in spirit to your Orb with your the real " bliss of this glorious Day of the with the shepherds of Judea we gather by all breathing the spirit of the Nativity of Lord , the Saviour of all mankind . ' List ! Christ and the holy atmosphere that surrounds ber of St. Gabriel's Guild , and bless all of us 'HIRISTMAS ! What memories , joyous commemoration of the Birth of Our Divine divine gifts of purity , " peace and joy , " and the rude manger and gaze with wondering It is a joy to read their letters , which carry peaceful beauty , the word awakens ! How the heart glows at the very mention of from St. Gerard's Hospital , Coleshill , Bir- with Mother Mary and St. Gabriel at your Babe of Bethlehem . Redeemer and Child- are ever mindful of Francis and the Guild . there the bells are pealing . Christmastide has and golden , rich with fragrance " and for the great Feast of the Church , hasten to so that when our days are over we may kneel eyes on the new-born Babe while we offer come once again and we , who have prepared blessed feet in the eternal Christmas of love and worship of our souls . O. gentle with pleasant little notes and lovely essays , its true meaning . those outside the fold of received . There is a big batch of letters especially a great love of your Holy Law . the sunshine into a winter's day . and enliven I am sincerely pleased with all the essays him the shelter of our hearts , and all the it , and how we pity those who do not know This month my post bag is primarily-over my post bag . Heaven . bers from there , John Langley and Mary the passing hours . There are two new mem- --- Page 386 --- ber of St. Gabriel's Guild , and bless all of us him the shelter of our hearts , and all the he rude manger and gaze with wondering commemoration of the Birth of Our Divine there the bells are pealing . Christmastide has divine gifts of purity , peace and joy , and the Crib . Our young people truly understand mingham , here beside me . Mr friends there its deeper meaning and its wondrous glory . It is a joy to read their letters , which carry who come in spirit to your Orb with your Christ and the holy atmosphere that surrounds come once again and we , who have prepared with the shepherds of Judea we gather by How the heart glows " at the very mention of it , and how we pity those who'do not know eyes on the new-born Babe while we offer especially a great love of your Holy Law . Lord , the Saviour of all mankind . ' List ! peaceful beauty , the word awakens ! are ever mindful of Francis and the Guild . all breathing the spirit of the Nativity " of King , look tenderly on each and every men- from St. Gerard's Hospital , Coleshill , Bir- friendship with Christ who have never tasted the real " bliss of this glorious Dav of the its true meaning . those outside the fold of my post bag . blessed feet in the eternal Christmas of I am sincerely pleased with all the essays welcome the little Christ Child . In spirit Babe of Bethlehem , Redeemer and Child- the sunshine into a winter's day , and enliven received . There is a big batch of letters . with Mother Mary and St. Gabriel at your love and worship of our souls . O. gentle and golden , rich with fragrance " and so that when our days are over we may kneel Heaven . with pleasant little notes and lovely essays . CHRISTMAS ! " What memories , joyous or the great Feast of the Church . hasten to bers from there , John Langley and Mary This month my post bag is primarily-over the passing hours . There are two new mem- --- Page 387 --- late for competitions in future . A dear , little it comes out . " Soon Mary's longings will be awaiting the next Cross . Sister read some Strange Paths ' and the lovely story of Tom . incessant homage was paid to our King . ' tip-toe with excitement awaiting the arrival outrival all its predecessors this year , and servaded all , and so for forty fleeting hours Their lips moved in silent prayer . The rustle find all that she desires in its pages . It will stories . " Next year . The Cross will be better the Divine Presence within its walls . You them all . I thought . ' The girls who did not Don't forget to order The Cross Annual . get The Cross before that , decided to get it felightful stories to please young and old . after having listened to some of the beautiful for being good at our catechism exam . ' By altar and marble surroundings . It was a of beads was soft and low . A peaceful security were those who had come to watch with Him . she writes , " that I need great patience " until Yes , Eamon , your church is beautiful . I. too . Convent , Catherineen , says : " I am an an anxiously the little crippled boy , were the nicost of Be sure to send your essays before the closing ovely letter from Marie T. Horan " lifted my " The cross annual . " lave sensed its peace and the sweetness of have a talent for descriptive writing . Eamon . great desire of her heart is likely , please God . since the church received its new marble silent sentinels . Kneeling in the fitful shadows etter from MARRA O'Sullivan . Presentation ovelv stories from The Cross as a reward Some day I hope to see little Marie Therese andles reflected in the gleaming marble than ever , and the Editor has a store of Dublin : " Last month . " writes Eamon . " the will be packed to the brim with the very best gratified , and Sheila McAndrew is sure to seemed to bow and pay homage to the clear heart up . The photograph is indeed sweet . tripping up the steps to The Cross Office . white Host , serene and majestic in the golden Forty Hours' Adoration took place in our of literary fare . Par PAumer is enthusiastic of The Cross Annual . " I need not tell you , " Mary McAndrew . like all of us . is on underful sight ! The flames of the waving nonstrance . Wisps of incense drifted up like to be fulfilled . She has my best wishes and and I can read in her bonny face that the rayers for her success in her high ambition . your Christmas days with sheer joy . The There you will find hours of reading to fill hurch of the Little Flower the first time --- Page 388 --- Rev. Martin Dempsey P. Redmond Buckley . A VICT to Orthodox Monks . Marguerite M. Potter almanac . Francis . J. Benson Leon Dreighton Rev. Father Hubert , C.P. The Managing Editor Rev. Fr. Ambrose ( Mooney ) , C.P. -1868 . Rev. Eugene Bossilkoff , O.P. Aloysius Kane Passionist " The Holy Name of Jesus . Anthony Dempsey Ron. John Mary ( Watch ) NP.1999 . Martyrdom of St. Paul Editorial Notes . Guild of St. Gabriel . E. Greenstreet . Rev. Fr. Xavier ( Heslin ) , O.P. -1885 . contents . The End of the Day We Preach Christ Crucified Passionist Retreats . Annie M. P. Smithson . Ireland and Australasia . Rev. Fr. Dominic ( O'Neill ) , C.P. -19.7 . St. Paul , the First Hermit , C. THE GOOD THEY spotlight . The Sign of the Cross tephany or OMR Lord . H. Bro. Francis ( Murchv ) . C.P.1890 . page . Rev. Fr. Robert ( Kelly ) , O.P. 1933 . Rev. Fr. Oswald ( Rothwell ) , C.P. - 1889 . 43rd SINDAV AFTER EPIPHANY Our Lady of Chartres . THE FAITH OF ROSANUAD ( Serial Story ) Rev. Fr. Hubert ( Reynolds ) , O.P.-1890 . athe Holy family 3rd day in Octave of Epiphany Rev. Mr. Bernard Mancant M.P. -1933 . ( Bro. Gabriel ( Parr ) , O.P. -1882 . " with SINDAY AFTER EPIPHANY January Rev. Fr. Antoninus ( Hull ) , O.P. 1934 . Rev. Fr. Romuald ( Marlowe ) , O.P. 1919 . f Bro. Athanasius ( Kelly ) . C.P. - 1893 . Archiep . Dublinen . #2nd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY . ( Rev. Fr. John Baptist ( Byrne ) , C.P. 1908 . Acircumcision of our Lord . H.O. Deliver Us from Evil . ( Rev. Fr. Charles ( Hon.ham ) . O.P.-1893 . 2nd day in Octave of Epiphany Bro. Benedict ( Sullivan ) , O.P. -1937 . Rev. Fr. Renionne ( Walsh ) . O.P. -1880 . 404 . Vigil of the Epiphany Rev. Fr. Gabriel ( O'Hanlon ) . O.P. - 1893 . St. Francis of Sales , B.C.D. Bro. Hilarion ( Griffin ) . C.P. 1914. 13 6th day in Octavi's 5th day in Octave of Epiphany Rishop . C. Confessor . D. Doctor . St John Chrysostam . B.C.D. 370 censor' Dep. S. Vincent and Anastasius , MM. Rev. Fr. Patrick ( Fagan ) , C.P. - 1913 . Bro. Stephen Hayes ) . O.P. 1906 402 . St. Hilary , B.O.D. Rev. Fr. Seraphim ( Byrne ) . O.P. 1883 . 406 The Flight into Egypt . SS Marine and Commons . MM. of Deceased Passionists feast . 397 nihil Obstat : St. John Bosco , C. Celia's Hands . Octave of the Holy Innocents Octave of St. John the Annstle 7th day in Octave of Epiphany 392 . Box . BOOK Reviews , V. Virgin . t. Antony , Abbot . 382 . Passionist Notes . Question B Chair of St. Peter at Rome . SS. Fabian and Sebastian , MM . 379 383 390 387 Universaries . 372 . 385 Conversion of St. Paul February J. Byrne . Imprimi Potest : Octave of the Eviphany H.O. date . 1938 # # # 375 M. Martyr . " I Abbreviations : H.O. Holiday of Obligation . AP.A. S. Fabian and Sebastian , Mr. St. Polycarp , B.M. . Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , M. Martyr . P. Pope . t. Timothy , B.M. 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Hungary amongst the great Catholic or rejection , has been approved in legal form by a majority of will likewise commemorate the ninth centenary of the death of the unqualified allegiance and ascent of every citizen . Submission Catholic Faith . Its Christian culture , even its very existence . Eucharistic Congress at Budapest next May . For Hungary the profound significance and far-reaching importance . The draft in Action . indant note heard . ' There is not , it must be confessed , great enthusiasm tinant in the country . But since the War there have been many change fundamental duties of citizenship . Without the faithful and consideration se right it is to designate the rulers of the State , and in final appeal to decide St. Stephen . King of Hungary , to whom that ' country owes its large of these duties by individuals no State could exist ; dissolution an ernment , legislative , executive and judicial , derive under God from the people Budapest . Congress . r where political prejudice was allowed to over-rule good judgment was to-day the Christian culture is in the ascendant . According to a note i good . ' Catholic Fireside , Hungary possesses 130 Catholic papers , including thirteen ies , 33 weekly and 49 monthly periodicals . The combined circulation ude can be explained , for people are seldom enthusiastic over the exactmen pproval from unbiased critics of undoubted integrity . Its profound ny law . They reserve their enthusiasm for football-matches , horse-racin country . That part is defined in Article 6 , paragraph I : " All powers c all questions of national policy according to the requirements of the common d find fault with the broad outline and general trend of the draft " Constitution Constitution . opening of the year 1938 finds our country on the threshold of constitutiona remendous public interest in the enactment of the Constitution . The forme authority . Abroad , the new Constitution has been greeted with a chorn ins ; and indeed , some twenty years ago , Freemasonry and Liberalism were chy are the inevitable and logical issue of any widespread disregard for lax en . For the individual citizen has his part to play in the government cn. e were found to question the wisdom of this or that particular point , no on stian character , its consonance with the teaching of the Church and with The outstanding Catholic event of 1938 will undoubtedly be the Thirty-fourt mated annually at eighty-five million copies . Preparations for the Congre the greyhound track . But a lack of public interest is deplorable an arian Territorial Army , and a procession of the Blessed Sacrament in boats the Papal Encyclopedia on Social Justice have been recognised by all . If at the citizens . ' It has now passed into law , and therefore dema indefensible . It argues a lack of the elementary notion of the duties International . in # UNAL part is defined in Article 6 , paragraph 1 : All powers of changes of International Eucharistic Congress at Budapest next May . For Hungary the on Social Justice have been recognised by all . If at home gues a lack of the elementary notion of the duties of a could find fault with the broad outline and general trend of the draft Constitution re already well advanced . There will be a General Communion for --- Page 392 --- editorial notes . --- Page 393 --- infant baptised by a Catholic priest . Incidentally , the priest who performed Join in spirit in the prayers of your brethren , who enjoy the consultations of where Thomas Povnton took over control of a store and saving station . Both and eventually Thomas Povnton , hoping to obtain a priest to come and minister Catholic pioneers there , which he gave Povinton to show to them , and at the religion , of which , at present , you are deprived , and let not your feet on extra support to the celebrations which will mark the memorable occasion . In the from the County Wexford . ' She and Povinton were married about 1827 , and I short them most earnestly in the Lord to continue in the Faith-not to be The Archbishop , however . found it impossible to share any of the priests in Dr. Polding , the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney , to send a priest to New Zealand . are young woman travelled one thousand miles back to Sydney to have the Dominion inviting the clergy and their Rocks to enter into , and give their entire aloysius Kane It was through the efforts of an Irish exile that the Catholic Church was first to Catholic priest on the island was a source of much regret to them . was born to the Provptoms - a son-and once again the ' mother brought it on the rishman . In 1822 , he emigrated from Ireland , and went to live at Sydney . In due course their first child - a daughter - was born , and soon after the introduced into New Zealand . for during that period there will be taking place in the city of Auckland be globe , yet they should hold a particular interest for the Irish people , because Thomas Povnton , the first Catholic settler to land in New Zealand . was an Ireland and Kennedy , and she had been born in Sydney in 1811 . Both her parents were and daughters of Ireland the Church in New Zealand . In long journey to Sydney for its baptism . ollowing rear they left Sydney and came to live at Hokianga . New Zealand , during the past century , a notable Australasia . administer to them . prelates . same time promised that at the first opportunity a priest would be sent to part has been played by the sons led astrav by the cumning devices of men . but in all things to remain steadfast . ' I have the greatest pleasure . " wrote the Archbishop in his message . " in Catholic Church in New Zealand . nerchant . 000000500000000000000000000000 the building-up of the Church IROM February 27th until March 9th. 1938 . New Zealand will be on fete . In the course of years , other Catholic settlers came to reside in New Zealand centenary of the foundation of Already a joint natural has been read in all the churches throughout the his ceremony was a Cork man . Father Cherry . Two years later a second child ding some books of instruction " and devotion to the faithful in New Zealand Although these celebrations will be taking place in a land on the far side of to their spiritual needs . travelled to Sydney in 1835 , and endeavoured to persuade from the path of Truth in which you have been accustomed to walk . One God ; 1907 08 he remained for six years building up a successful business as a timber It was while he was in Sydney that he met his future wife . Her name was This month is celebrated the Pornton and his young wife were fervent Catholics , and the fact that the alia to undertake a mission to New Zealand , but he sent a message to the elebrations Ireland will , it is expected , send a number of her distinguished tions which will mark the centenary of the founding jobs of instruction and devotion to the Faithful in New long journey to Sydney for its baptism . " Fall the mother drown : " ... his young wife were fervent Catholics , and the fact the --- Page 394 --- 373 . --- Page 395 --- 374 --- Page 396 --- 0 0 --- Page 397 --- people and great sinners . Accordingly , recruiting of vocations is very discouraging . the very . very long Office of the Oriental Church followed by a singing Mass . the monks were reading . Lives of the Saints' Venerated during the month of s very low in the Orthodox countries , and this is partly the fault of the priests ifts . The monastery is still in a flourishing state , for it harbours a community efactory . During dinner-time speaking is strictly forbidden . As in most of monks have a very deficient mental culture , and are unversed even in the doctrine This altogether takes about five hours . . After this the time is spent recording not to take breakfast , as one would suppose , but dinner , which is served in the The rule of the monks , as I was told , is a mixture of the rule of Saint Basil superior until five o'clock , when night prayers begin . A little collation is served hemselves , who may little regard to their dignity , either in regard to plenty or science and general culture . The monastic life is estimated as fit only for lazy September , in which were the names of many Saints of the Latin Church . When easy . Early in the morning , at half-past two , the monks are called up to sing ill the others have no more than three or five monks . Respect for the priesthood foot of two mountains covered with woods which are the beauty of this country . isitor to partake of their repast , which is always fungal , and in which meat is is situated a monastery famous in Bulgarian history . It was here in 1876 of their own religion . Mental prayer is quite lost to view , and the rich and who . I guess , had only an elementary sense of cleanliness , otherwise , he would the monks , and in this I think they surely follow the example of their Superior , The Turks poured in to quell the insurgent army , and the horrors perpetrated tenacious observers . As to subsistence , the monks depend on their own labour This is one of those spots on which nature seems to love to lavish her best men , although sincere , but hopelessly narrow and self-absorbed , were living their this is the title of the Superior of the Monastery , drew my attention to the book the Orthodox Church , keep a long and rigorous fast , of which the monks are find even the trace of a library . Accordingly , it is not surprising that arts and at seven o'clock , and at eight everyone has to retire to his cell for the night's or simply unknown . While the whole monastery was shown to me . I couldn't hospitable also . With something like patriarchal simplicity , they invite the above the level of the plain . by them dare not be related . The monastery has since become a national life long , touched me deeply . I left the monastery with a melancholy feeling the Latin Orders , ' some edifying reading is done during meals . ' The " Igumen , monument , and a mausoleum has been constructed in which repose the remains No attention is paid to scientific education , with the result that most of the After two hours travelling I reached a little town " called Drenovo . At ver have presented himself to us in such a lamentable state . In spite of that , the monks are singularly polite and urbane , and v Although the monastery was kept " clean . I was struck by the dirty dress of This existence , divided between hard work and long vocal prayer , in which COUNNEY UPDATE HOOD UN August 8 2009 ciences are not cultivated as in the glorious past . The evil done by the schism smoke me more strongly than ever . and the scanty produce of a morsel of land . Saint Benedict . The horry of the day is certainly not one made to take lif comforting doctrine of our Church about ' supernatural life is utterly neglected rest or " the great silence " as they call it . individual fancy until nine o'clock . Then all the monks are assembled , two monks , a number which is considerable ; three monasteries excepted , never seen , because forbidden by the rule . The Oriental Churches , and especially dinner is over . everyone is engaged with the work he is appointed to do by insurrection against the Turks first broke out , but without any success . 1903 03 comforting doctrine of our Church about ' supernatural life is utterly neglected hemselves who pay little regard to their dignity , either in regard to diet to not to take breakfast , as one would suppose , but dinner , which is served in the Although the monastery was kept clear , I was struck b never seen , because forbidden by the rule . The Oriental Churches , and especially --- Page 398 --- a visit to Orthodox monks . 377 --- Page 399 --- 378 --- Page 400 --- examinations , and it had not been sufficient for her to pass . She had to pass at the school and she had been assigned to him for special work . From the first Street house at what was , considering the value of the address , an amazingly low ook back on the few years that had passed since her graduation with the feeling made marriage impossible . He accepted her decision calmly , almost without a to her for her healing hands , doctors were sending cases to her in ever-increasing tell her how he felt towards her personally . She made no pretence of being sur- stitude for her work as a foundation , success had soon come to her . for their sending her quite a number of cases , and with these and her own natural and beautiful and competent because of the work they were called upon to perform . That incident had occurred not very long after she had set up in Harley Street Francis J. Benson range of expression , though he must have felt the refusal keenly . " Thank you ridge and only those with first-class qualifications can do it . Then had come her numbers , while she had overheard herself referred to as " that marvellous woman e . In her student days there had been classes , clinics , hospital practice , study , ser grip on her Catholic faith had loosened considerably . Not that she was altogether blameable , for , after all , here had been a busy It had not been too easy for her either , nor for her parents , now dead , who had at a famous London medical school . r chosen career of eye surgeon . He had secured for her a share in a Harley It was only then that Dr. Lorimer , the soul of honour , permitted himself to her degree course at Dublin , and then her still more expensive specialised training brought hope and healing into the rowing , and she was able , as she sat there in her Harley Street sitting-room , to strong and delicate . And they've and , professionally , most capable . of the medical profession , a skilled surgeon . Her training finished , it had been he who had smoothed the way for her in being so Frank . " he said . " But remember , I shall not give up hope . " in Harley Street . " musinalu . " Soft and white and Thus the gaining of Celia's ambition had made it necessary to cast aside many she had drawn from her platinum case . Her reputation - she specialised in " ophthalmic or eye surgery - was steadily The sincerity of his words touched her . ost-graduate training with its researches and its themes . " cast aside in It was there she had first met Dr. Henry Lorimer . He was one of the teachers ain woman . ' They suggested rather trained hands , hands that were strong almost deprived the world of them . ' ped and saved to give their brilliant daughter her chance . ' There had been 190004000000 00000000 world . And I. in my rashness he was attracted by the young Irish girl-doctor , finding her charming personally , This tapering , carefully tended fingers they were . Yet not the # one ' ELIA BURKE passed her long thin fingers thoughtfully over the cigarette Friends . They're lovely " he said . brilliantly , for the gulf between specialisation and general practice is hard to when she still retained something of the fervour of early days , though Lorimer's influence with general practitioners , too , had been responsible had indeed been fruitful . Many patients had had reason to be grateful cut told him quite simply that the difference in religion between them Celia's Tann took up one of her hands . 1907 08 09 And that in truth was what they were , for Celia was that rara avis among women ELIA BURKE passed her long thin fingers though ill retained something of the fervour of early days , though even then prised , but told him quite simply that the difference in religion I And that in truth was what they were , for Celia was that a --- Page 401 --- 380 --- Page 402 --- 381 --- Page 403 --- Passionist Retreats . be a surgeon . He doesn't . ' November-December , 1937 . fingers and ... . for an answer . " I'm not . " 000000000000 00000000 I don't understand . ' But with a great laughing about he very effectively prevented further speech . Anniskillon . Co. Fermanagh doesn't matter any more . Inirarsitor Church St. Stephen's Green , Dublin About this ? " she queried . " Oh , that , " she said , a Your wife , " she said . Presentation Brothers , Killarnev in Kerry troops , Collins Barracks , Dublin Dungannon , Co. Tyrone Christian Brothers , Warford ... nonfraternity . St. Mungo's . Glasgow Province in the months of November and December : said , and shrugged as if to dismiss the whole matter . " It Your wife , " she said . " Do you mind ! You see I've only got nine good But ... your career . en what does He want you to be ? " he asked . " Oh. Celia . I'm so sorry You see , you were wrong about God wanting me to lettertrack . On. Galway I. Loreto College . St. Stephen's Green . Dublin . Castlebar , Co. Mayo rant you to be ? " he asked . Then what does He won do . do . Crumlin Road , Dublin about it all ! " he burst out . Mullinear . Co. Westmeath Roundwood . Co. Wicklow " No need to be , " she went on without waiting Convent of Mercy , Duncannon . Co. Tyrone st the Retreats given by the Passionist Fathers of St. Patrick's Business' Girls , Baldoyle , Co. Dublin do . 382 . Ballycastle , Co. Antrim . Lusk , Co. Dublin . he following are amongst the Retreats given by the Passi- 2nd Retreat ) . and the people you could heal . " he said , bewildered . Artane . Co. Dublin . Inmates , St. Joseph's Home , ' Portland Row , Dublin The following are amongst the Retreats given by the Passionist Fathers of St. Patrick's St. Mungo's Glasgow do . s. Musselburgh . Scotland Franciscan Convent . ' Brian Road Glasgow Do . do . Ballushannon . Co. Donegal do . tudents , Blackrock College , Dublin . do . THE CROSS . s . Gerard and Hilary Boarders . No. do . Boyle , Co. Roscommon Do. do. Downtrick , Co. Down Do do . Cookstown , Co. Tyrone Stradbally , Leix . I and Hilary . do : outwood . Co. Wicklow do . a . I'm so sorry about it all ! " he burst out . po . do . Crosshaven , Co. Cork . do . Fr. Austin . --- Page 404 --- sign themselves by making the sign of the Cross on their foreheads of which the Leon Dreichton has continued the practice on all occasions . Worthington tells us " This sign of Christ the cross as a sign bore a particular significance and was endowed with on earth used the Sign-in instituting the Sacramento , in healing the sick , in last letter in the Hebrew Alphabet , and signifies a sign or a mark . St. Jerome Haydock , in his elaborate notes on the authorised English version of the Bible . a fitting preface or a fervent conclusion to prayer its use is ordained by the And the Lord said to him : Go through the midst of the city , through the of the Cross . promises , and to the confusion of the enemies of the cross of Christ . " Following in this conquer ' , and again over Jerusalem ; and will be borne before Christ and other interpreters conclude it was the form of the letter than , which in the the ancient Christians was used on every occasion " we have on the equally is to be found in the Scriptures , that the Church ever since its establishment Wessing His disciples . Indeed , His last act on earth was , according to the blessed them . making of this Sign we commemorate the death of Our Blessed Saviour while the divine precedent , God's ministers employ the sign in the Conservation of nidst of Jerusalem : and mark That upon the foreheads of the men that sigh It should not be surprising , even to non-Catholics , in view of such incanten to our mind the Sacred Sign of our Faith , the Sign of the Cross . " In the ross . The Bible itself affords us ample evidence that even before the coming God would protect the faithful Christians who believed and not their trust in he amplifies his explanation thus : eligible authority of Calmet . Haydock , whom we quoted before , reminds us : always be made with thought , of our Redemption : Nhe name of the Father , and of the Son , and of the Holy Ghost . " This our trust in our Crucified Redeemer . Too often we are apt to regard it ould not be hurt by the judgments that were to fall upon Jerusalem : So and was carried up to heaven . " And he led them out as far as to Bethania ; and lifting up his hands he as a habit to which is attached a with " reverence and with care . " And it came to pass , whilst he blessed them , that he departed from them . 050599000000 # 00000000 The sign of the cross should customary formula : olemn invocation is invariably connected with , and immediately brings tible evidence of God's sanction for the making of the Sign of the Cross as The Sign . ' It is interesting to trace the origin of the practice of making the Sign of the and mourn for all the administrations that are committed in the midst there the Holy Bucharist as well as in the administration of all the Sacramento . Christ crucified and who from the first ages in testimony of this faith use ter Thau was a figure or resemblance . " Christ Himself , during His soiourn 1907 1908 # ancient Hebrew character was the form of a cross , " and elsewhere ; ' It appeared to Constantine ( the first Christian Emperor ) with the I sacred and powerful . ' In the Book of Ezekiel ( TX . " God bids an angel mark with the letter . Then the foreheads of those who Gosnel of St. Luke ( XXIV , 50 , 51 ) , the blessing of His hospital of St. Luke ( XXIV. 50 , 51 ) , the blessing of His disciples with published in 1812 explains this passage for us . He says " There or . You is the t Hebrew character was the form of a cross . " and elsewhere in his notes . ourn for all the abominations that are committed in the midst thereof " 1907 1908 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 --- Page 405 --- 384 glorious , puerile transgressors . With him pain and pleasure were inseparably shalt thou fear they enemy the devil , if thou be armed with faith , and signed cross , which could remind the beaten only of a horrible and ignominious death , distress or danger . What powerful consolation it brings to us ! " What wonderful should be dear from the first to the Christian heart ; no wonder that Christians with the Cross of Christ . " Its efficacy is universally recognised . Catholics which occupies us , we mark the forehead with the sign of the cross . " In former were reproduced on the frail body of holy Francis , he must have explained even church . In Benediction , the blessing which Our Divine Lord gave to his days a " Last Will and Testament " began : " In the name of the Father , and cance of the Cross . The very making of the Sign of the Cross inspires a spiritual mixed . One does not doubt that the miraculous Stigmata was the crown of as a lifelong when they are tossed by the tempestuous waves - literal or figurative ance of and the willing obedience to the decrees of the Giver of Life . The great calm it restores to our conflicting emotions ! In the midst of a thunderstorm of all prayer . Even in worldly affairs God's patronage is through its use invoked in the condemned cell when the thoughts of the executioner's rope on the marrow emotion which is far greater than artistic impulse or aesthetic ecstasy . " A true of their creators' making . Of the poets who have paid their tributes to the demnly blesses with the Sign of the Cross all present at the glorious perpetia- on the field of battle when the shells of the enemy threaten death for the soldier : the Sign of the Cross a noteworthy recognition in presenting it to their characters grace and comfort which it ensures . Even the simple peasant folk of countries infusion of heavenly sweetness " in a way which is unknown to us rain- adoration before Him . In the Holy Mass , the priest before the Last Gospel protect us when we make the Sign of our Faith in times of temptation , affection . attuned to God's grace in a harmony which co-exists with the complete accept- that have lost the Faith continue , in times of stress or trouble , the glorious Catholic Dictionary we read : " No wonder , then , that the mere form of the at once of that Sacred Passion , which is the front of all grace and mercy . " found in the saving Sign of our Salvation . " Neither " says Thomas a Kempis The same authority quotes Tertullian : " At every step and movement , when tion of Christ's Supreme Sacrifice . In all the ceremonies of the Church this It may be said that to the latter the Sign of the Cross is the Alpha and Omega as another Francis , " writing of the Cross , seven centuries later explained : when lights are brought , when we go to bed , when we sit down , whatever it is we go in or out , when we dress or put on our shoes , at the bath , at One needs to be neither writer nor reader to understand the powerful signifi- We can experience for ourselves a little of this great joy every time we make " Of reaped joys thou art the heavy sheaf . " Francis Thompson -in his Ode to the Setting Sun . " the swift-winged arrows of light " instil fear in the heart of the traveller : sacred sign is used with great veneration . practice of their more fortunate ancestors . Writers of every age have accorde ciation of the beauties of poetry is experienced only when the soul is of the Son , and of the Holy Ghost . " In the same words we call on God sadden the last night on earth of the doomed prisoner , fortitude and h ss it may be said " their name is ' Legion ' . ' t . Francis of Assisi experienced this spiritual and intellectual pleasum in commencing our work and our lawful recreations . In Addis and A all is captured hopes . When the Sacred War is Orncified in a teenager hopes . When the Sacred Wounds of Our Crucified Redeemer r and sanctified each action , with that sign which reminds us e whole world employ the Sacred Sign full of confidence in the in commencing our work and our lawful recreations . In the Adobe and Army began their prayer and sacrificed each action , with that sign which reminds us when the shift-disstand as of the military treatment of the transfer earthly hopes . When the Sacred Wounds of Our Crucified Redeemer sadden the last night on earth of the doomed prisoner , fortitude and hope are motion which is far greater than artistic impulse or aesthetic ecstasy . A true preciation of the beauties of poetry is experienced only when the soul is the Holy Ghost . " In the same words we call on God to ton earth of the doomed prisoner , foritude and have are we go in or out , when we dress or put on our shoes , at the bath , at found in the saving Sign of our Salvation . " Neither " says Thomas a Ker lisciples , before His Ascension , is extended to all the faithful bowed ssisi experienced this spiritual and intellectual pleasure - this disciples , before His Ascension , is extended to all the faithful bowed down in the story the best was written by the two-cross # into the --- Page 406 --- 385 . --- Page 407 --- 386 --- Page 408 --- will not be satisfied until you have when you have seen it once you sible to describe . It must be seen before it can be realised - and visited it again and yet again . Chartres remains a place impos- 1961 establishments in England . In fact the 1961 62.0006,0006,00060006000600060006 siff . 1952195219521952.19. 1963 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1957-0009,000000000000000000000000000000000 # ************ # --- Page 409 --- 4thooms --- Page 410 --- 389 Its stained windows constitute the most remarkable ensemble the whole world history of the Church , while the tall upper windows contain figures of gigantic ight of dawn , of mid-day or of twilight . Here on every side , the pilgrim the most magnificent masterpieces of architecture . The chair is surrounded by represent the principal events of the life of the Saviour and the ' Blessed Virgin . sumptuous and almost barbaric attitude of the Asiatic , while the frame-work . France , " because it was donated by St. Louis , and is consecrated to the glorific scenes from the Old and New Testament , from the lives of the saints , and the in the Middle Ages . The smaller one that on the right-known as " the old unrounded by the hosts of Heaven , from the angels of Paradise to the gigantic side with windows donated by the Guilds of Coopers , Drapers and Furniers , there and Pierre de Bretagne . Nearly all these windows date back to the first half I2 small rose windows . They represent the offerings of a whole nation . Side by You could fill pages on a few of the figures , on that small thing , for example , amongst in these famous windows . The figures have the hieratic appearance and the manuscripts that in the 13th century there was being produced in France carpets one to the left , called " the new belfry " - He newf clocker- stone spires , count amongst the most beautiful monuments of their kind erected leccrative ornamentation , it owes its admirable beauty to its proportions . The 400 feet . the upper portion dating from 1506 to 1514 . It is recognised by all tion of the Virgin . ' The lower windows show , in an astonishing variety of design , of the 13th century . ' The great eastern rose , windows above the eastern portals . be seen before it can be realised - and when you have seen it once you will not an arcade in stone , the wonderful sculptures of which , completed in 1706 , Inside the cathedral Gothic art in its primitive purity has produced one of certainly have served as models to the artists , because we know from existing ver . There are no less than 125 large Gothic windows , 3 large , 85 lesser , and lass windows , whose colourful fairy-like effects are transformed by the changing We borrow again the words of Francis MacManus , who seems to have caught The great rose window on the northern side is known as " The Rose of gigantic statue of the Redeemer . The two eastern towers , surmounted by turnwise : of rainbow and the changes of the sun and the elements of the light of birds : their lines . The whole forms one of the most beautiful mystic hymns in stone letter than any other writer the atmosphere of Chartres : dating from the 12th century , show the " Tree of Jesse , " " The Childhood of But , in the end . Charties remains a place impossible to describe . rock-fingered hand behind her unloosed hair , the other arm outstretched : stone crying gures of the Prophets , whilst by contrast legendary scenes are depicted in ' But why should I write ! ' Men have written libraries of books and essays and in e satisfied until you have visited again and yet again . The cathedral has , too , a gentle decorated with an image of Our Lady , and awfully with grief . Men have been exalted and have searched pitfully for words , praying for Christ , " and " The Passion . " aesthetes and what not , Chartres remains a place for prayer . " as a marvel of artistic stonework . columns of the royal entrance without in any disturbing the harmony of roportions and almost fierce aspect . The influence of the Orient is traceable jimitation of those brought back from the East by the Crusaders of people on the North Porch , that figure of a woman who has her right arm upraised As . You could fill a book about any one of the porches that are thick with stone people niniature on the smallest medallions . ever wrought by the hand of the sculptor . be poetry that would seize all and release all ; they have ' babbled of jewels , ' Another uncomfortable and unforgettable impression is given by the staine in its design and peculiar arrangement of colours , recalls the Persian carpets which of the music of mankind : but they have made only books . In spite of them , in spite se presented by Saint Louis , Ferdinand de Castille , Amaury de Montfort belfry " le views clocker dates from the twelfth century . Plain , without more We borrow again the words of Francis MacManus , who wisters from the Church and New Testament from the lives of the saints of eight the dums of the royal entrance without in any disturbing the harmony of ad : but they have made only books . In spite of them , in spite of indine from the Netherlands , since the possibility of stone spires , count amongst the most beautiful monuments of their kind create " unrounded by the hosts of Heaven from the angels of Paradise to the gigantic 1961 62. cher-dates from the twelfth century . Plain , without merely once , " because it was donated by St. Louis , and is consecrated to the glorific unrounded by the hosts of Heaven from the angels of Paradise to the scientific --- Page 411 --- putting a sponge full of vinegar , about hyssop , but it to His mouth . " understood , and seem to have helped , for St. John says : " They ( the plural the patient . And Jesus is dying , not of any mortal wound , but of loss of blood been much loss of blood , it is the thirst , not the pain of the wound , that tort and wine . He , Who had created the wells and springs and rivers , now He thinks impossible to abstain from excessive drinking for Him ! Why , even the little children , all through Lent , can give up sweets and fruit and tempting miners ater from a rock : ' He had given them a ' land flowing with milk and honey His own needs . " I thirst ! " He says in dying : and He had given the Jews to death ! Nor need we go so far for an example ; every hospital at home is ve know of the Centurion , it seems that his sympathy was already aroused for or wiping the blood from their hands and armour ) . The Centurion and soldiers it the water and it blushed into wine . But Jesus never worked a miracle for our suffering Lord and His heroic Mother ; if he did not himself give the drink , is no soundness in Him ; wounds and bruises and swelling sores " ( Isaias , I com many wounds . " From the sole of the foot to the top of the head there aters in sympathy with the thirst of Jesus dying on the Cross for them . the wisdom of God . ' us : " one of them running " took up a sponge . " The soldiers had the sponge by the dying know it . Nearing the end , when the sufferer seems no longer At His Mother's request , Jesus worked His first miracle to give a pleasant , really a bitter but refreshing wine brought there for the soldiers ; and from what had been the object of all His life's energies , the only reason for His coming to took the vinegar . The act was a kindly one , because this so-called vinegar was e constant scene of this burning thirst . After any operation where there has in the Cross , and not even His Mother may drop a tear on ' His parched lips . was this a request ! Did Jesus want them to give him a drink ! ' It was the power of God and face relax , and the lips " such at the sponge . Many in that multitude must have been stirred to pity . St. Matthew tells onizing . What stories are told of the battlefields where soldiers lie bleeding The thirst that precedes death is always most acute : those who have stood But the thirst of Jesus dying was essentially for the salvation of souls . This section of The Cross . Christist . XXXVII . Jesus said : " I Thrust . " circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . Crucified ' nd all this for us ! And some find it hard , and some declare it 1 Cor. I. 25 . Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished said . ' I thirst ! " re saw that those who did , were not molested . Norry-These two races though by no means intended exclusively for members of the earth . certainly a statement of fact . Jesus did thirst . But when death is resulting from loss of blood the thirst is still more nscious , moisten the lips with water on a sponge , and you will see the o means necessary drink . At the marriage feast of Canada He but looked Achromfratory of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special We Preach are called . our suffering Lord and His heroic Mother ; if he did not himself give the drink , ertainly a statement of fact . Jesus did thirst . These who I ' unto them that but by no means necessary drink . At the marriage feast of Canada I --- Page 412 --- Lawler , Mary Lehane . names of deceased . Anne Campion ( Mother of Bro. Dominic , C.P. ) , Michael Bradley , Mary ara Gillespie , Richard Farrell , James Murphy , Elizabeth Doran , Annie Sweeney , Cloud THE sacred passion . but Thou didst " not . on the Cross . O Jesus , dying in the army of thirst . Then couldn't have created water on the Cross Prayer . salvation . ... . I have thirsty after forbidden pleasures and tried to satisfy my desires by As the hard nanteth after the fountains of water . so let my soul pant after Then didst create me . but Thou couldn't not re-create me , and therefore thirsty for " I grant that henceforth I may suffer " and endure generously my thrust for things of ever for what have T in heaven , and besides . Thee what do I'd desire on ear ding not Thy invitation : " If any man thirst , let him come to me an --- Page 413 --- now at rest , the steps of the first and greatest of missionaries , the of their feet is the immortal echo summer morning - and the tramp of tired and weary steps that are They walk through Rome on a 1961 62.00060000600006000060006000600060006 1907 19101907 19101907 19 . April 1950 19501960 1950 1950sociation # Apostle called Paul 1961 62.000600060006000000000000000000 " " " 100 suppressed into # # E.000500500500500000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 414 --- Sight was at once restored and Paul baptized . But for us there is more interest in a road that lies just outside Jerusalem on thou persecutest : it is hard for thee to kick against the prices . ple named Judas who lived in the street that is called ' straight " . It stands on the spot where , according to ancient tradition , the Apostle suffered martyrdom . it from Heaven , and he fell to earth and heard a voice saying into him ' Saul , Saul for somewhere on that road was the future . ' Apostle called to the service of Christ : So he entered the city and being blind after the vision he was led to erscountest thou me ? ' and he said ' Who art thou Lord ? ' and the Lord THE BASILICA of St. Paul , Rome . And he trembling and astonished said ' Lord , what will then have me't " And as he immared he came near Mamasous : and suddenly there gained round him living command he placed his hands upon this former enemy of all Christians . id said unto him : ' Arise and go into the city , and it shall be told there other disciple Ananias , was directed thither by the power of God . By said unto him : ' Arise and go into the city , and it shall be the # also did not only said it shall be told there what then must do . runs across a sand-coloured upland-almost straight to Damascus - Another disciple Ananias , was directed thither by the power living command " he placed his hands upon this former --- Page 415 --- 394 --- Page 416 --- 395 --- Page 417 --- 396 . --- Page 418 --- fireplace . This slow was obscured from time to time by the outline of a around the big house . Setting wide the window . he sat aside of it for a were a little sad , perhaps , but the mouth curved to a smile so sweet and so inviting not , and he well , he wasn't going to tell them that he hadn't . He was night was very cold and a grey for enveloped the trees which stood wrainlike teet high . Mick judged , a figure with a week head a little bent , the two slender but it was the face which riveted the lad's eyes upon her . The downcast eyes tick at a job-that's why they had sent him , he supposed . But what was this ith his fingers always , and he would be left now , and they would never know and nothing else . A tiny blue fame flekered over in the farthest corner , and nan sitting there for , anyway , in the darkness with only the fire for company ? was no light but the dull glow of red coats still burning in thi- ere big and strong and well-fed , and he was none of these things . the firelight gleams were once more unobscured . The tense ears heard an almost ne had felt afraid , and not very well . They were always well themselves . They hands were thrown down and outward as though mutely asking for something , tallett silently pressed his clammy hands together inside his muffler . Would dick moved silently nearer to find out what it was . ' Skirting the large arm-chair russed legs . and the toe of one foot . ' Gee . ' but it was mild Marguerite M. Potter treads over familiar ground , in slipered feet , and then-Oh , praise Heaven ! - indefirable slight sound from the open casement , the sure quiet step of one who that the cry which came unchecked from the boy's lips was justified . " Oh , Mother of God " he cried aloud , and caught his hands to his mouth . The next reply just discernible noise of a shutting door . Now ! - couldn't do it ! But Mick could always do anything , given an opportunity of there his " host " had been sitting , he suddenly stood motionless ' looking up , slowly to a childrenier to the left of the fireplace , where he caught the sheen of inside and pulled to the frame to a crack , as before . is two nervous hands still for once at his sides . ery well for Joe and Solly-they had done this sort of thing before , but he had moment at the latch . Thank the Heavens once more that he who had been moment , listening for possible sounds , but none came , and he drew himself stranger . He crouched where he was for a minute , and then turned and found his way save the rather impatient finding of coins in someone's rocket . " There doorway a very tall , grim-visaged Joe and Sally would laugh if he went back now and told them he couldn't do it . Mick was at the window in a tribe , and quick fingers fumbled silently for a IROM the darkness of the room no sound came to the silent watched outside . sticking at the job long enough . ght of the little fame , was a silver statue of a woman . It stood there , some Just then the keen blue eyes under their untidy thatch of hair , noticed that think you are doing in my study ? ' And what exactly , " said a thin had not shut up that crack as Mick had been afraid he would do . for the The Good . High up on the wall stood a carved bracket , and on it , gleaming in the fitted the room was flooded with soft light . Michael saw framed in the deep . cool voice , " do you two man never stir ? Joe Keats and Solly Binns knew that he , Michael , could 000000000000000000000000000000000 r. Joe had said there was lots of silver in that room , and he must take that He wished very much that his heart would not heat so loudly . It was all Chief . A moment later . without a sound . He wished very much that his heart would not beat so loud ! but it was the face which riveted the bid's ever . The dominant 19010101000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 419 --- 398 --- Page 420 --- because I had promised , you know , but - but when I got in , there was the statue winning speech . " You might , " he said " gently to Mick . " but keeping his ever lid as he was bid , glancing with all a boy's admiration at his tall host . man , but the man either couldn't or wouldn't get up . ' Taking the room in a arred the window , and stood against it , " dropping a little warily . A man- Not you " he retorted " that type can take a lot . Get up " he said to hand at his attempt at approach , shaking his head slightly when he broke into the shadows in the small room , and when it had died away , Paul was on his As Michael's voice trailed away helplessly , a real of ringing laughter woke come , because I didn't know what to do with him . I can always stick on , if on can manage to bring forward the shutter and bar it I'd be obliged . " Mick ervant came noiselessly in at the door . putting into his master's hand a small nobody took the slightest notice . except that to the keen eyes of their host . bough for support . ' You see , sir-I told them I'd do it , and in the man before him - " go and stand in front of the window . Will you ? " and instantly the man was on his feet , his bullet head lowered and thrust out , Paul learnt against a small table , and Mick noticed that his hand stayed down with obvious reluctance , but his victim lay still . " Perhaps " said Mick , anxiously bov's ever closed and that he had hold of one of the curtains in a thin , aid beneath the statue and scotched him . I did I guess you'll be angry e wall behind it , but he didn't speak to the man , only held up an authoritative ouple of strides he administered to the prone figure a small but telling kick , same rose and do him up for me . will you ! And then take him away , for I so opportunity you saved me from being robbed ? ' grinning - " set a thief to catch a thief , ' of course , but - well , the man's hands together , whispered a moment to Paul , and five minutes later the gentleman ain't talking to you . ' Please , sir " he went on - ' I'm can hold him much longer . ' grimy hand . and I-I sort of couldn't , and then he came in the same way I did , feet , with an open cigarette box in his hand . " Oh , that's good , " he his bloodshot eyes glancing with malevolence not at his present tormentor , but out it , but it hasn't muttered , as it happens . ' The fight is out of him Stand up and away from him " he commanded them . Michael did so , Thank you , Jim ! " said Paul , softly - " I was a fool to come in here I did hold him too tight , sir . " Paul laughed an abrupt , rather harsh laugh . He got no answer , and glancing towards the window he noticed that the son , will you , and we'll talk about things . ' Mick's face got white and whiter. With an immovable face the valet last Michael swallowed audibly , and glanced towards the great silver statue , as At this moment the man broke into loud and blasphemous speech , of which tick and his host were alone , behind the closed door . at Mick . I'd rather stand nlense , sir " faltered the lad , twisting his fingers helplessly want to talk to my young friend over there . " automatic pistol , and then took his stand behind him , waiting . doing in my study ? " Sit down " said the man , kindly - " and tell me what you were doing that Paul Pearce looked down at the strained , white face for a moment " Well ? " urged Paul , very softly . THE GOOD THEY " Will you stay still ? " demanded Mick . furiously , of the man beneath him- before him - " I you see - ' And what exactly , " said a deep , cool voice - " do you two think you are ' And what exactly , " said a deep , cool voice - a chance at all , but he's bigger than me , you see , and I-I don 399 on , will you , and we'll talk about things ' , the window he noticed that it ant to talk to my young friend over there . " ... " ... mean because I was going to take your stuff and I - Mick's face got white and whiter. With an immovable f --- Page 421 --- 400 --- Page 422 --- Family Arms of St. Paul of the Cross marriage was celebrated on January 6th. 1692 . The family of Dannia has a long and honourable record going back as far as The following extract from the baptismal register of the parish-church of ( grandfather . His father , Inea Dannia , was a native of Castelazzo born at Ricardo Liquri . but was also domicited in Ocada since childhood . Great discrimination crisis in various biographies as to the exact spelling of the It is variously given as Daniel . Danov and Dannia : and from the entry in r 1393 . Among the prosecutors of our Saint is mentioned Paolo Diannia Orada is " of special interest . It is the record of the baptism of St. Paul of ed almost since boyhood in Ocada . His mother , Anna Maria Massari , was fly name of St. Paul of the Cross . Founder of the Passionist Congregation . Amongst the progentors of our Saint is mentioned Paolo Dannia . egister at Ocada , it would appear that the latter rendering is correct . e boyhood in Ocada . His mother , Anna Maria Massari , we --- Page 423 --- Messrs . A. R. Mowbray & Co. , Ltd. , able authority of the Observer ( London ) , a large amount of property in England . " The English having always been a reli- Give me a healthy mind . good Lord . To keep the pure and good in sight ; verse to keep may obtain it attractively Brigid De Vine in her " This and That ' claim priority , but there is really hardly a handed " over " to the public the Roman earth- we learn that the devil possesses quite corner of the country percent . It is said . " the a Pilgrim's Grace . On the respectable and unimpeach- Readers who would like copies of the printed on cards , price 2d. , from To get some happiness from life , rather quaint verses quoted by Miss 28 Margaret Street , London , W.I. Give me a sense of humour , Lord , column of the Universe ( London ) : which " seeing " sin is not appalled , And also something to digest , Devil's Dyke . The other at Brighton might The devil in England . our topography . Lord Brocket has just influence in its nomenclature . There is the Give me a good digestion , Lord Devil's Kitchen on Snowdon , the Devil's With sense to keep it at its best . That does not whisper , while or sigh ; Give me grace to see a joke , HERE is the quotation which took our But finds a way to set it right . And pass it on to other folk . Give me a mind that is not bored T.H.B.W. is the author of these Don't let me worry overmuch , Give me a healthy body , Lord About that fussy thing called " I . " Punch Bowl at Hindhead , the Devil's Cavern fancy : East Riding ) which is free from diabetic rk at Wheathampstead known as the gious nation , the Devil plays a large part in --- Page 424 --- 403 station in Italy should have a chapel , where and for railway employees : but the Italian Mass can be said for the convenience of travellers , who either must start early or have suggestion that every important railway on the subject , the Catholic Citizen to witness such an event . A Milwaukee in Rome should offer the same facility to the Press is urging the practice as a permanent Deliver Mass at Rainer Rites . " While feature of Italian railway stations . The The New York Herald-Tribune very carried this headline : " Messiner Will Cathedral yesterday morning . " We ( Milwaukee ) " put these questions to the the late Monsignor Rainer of that city , request , for the benefit of travellers in a hurry , Roman Press is of opinion that every station four hundred members of the Catholic an exceptionally heavy traffic : but now the nons , ' seems to be the next necessity . The proposal was first made for the Milan railway inties . In Germany a few stations , such as Club celebrated Mass at St. Patrick's daily press reporters : carriages labelled not ' smoking . ' but " ser- time between two trains to do their religious soberly reported some time ago that daily in an article on the funeral of many travellers and pilgrims who might at queries for reporters . hours when they find it difficult for various Frankfurt , allow priests to celebrate , on station which on Sunday mornings deals with nendicant friars turned up on the roads when would have liked to have been there . only awaiting a Bradshaw-minded founder . ' 9 . Is the Passion Play a display of passion ? 8 . In a canonical erection , do the ecclesi- reasons to go to church at once and be in " Preachers on the trains with special time for the services in the city . the Paulist Order ? 10 . Is a Passionist Father easily provoked ? 1 . " Mau we refer to a member of the Sacred roads were the one means of travel , and an astics themselves do the mason work ? 13 . Is a baptistery a Baptist meeting house ? 7 . Is a cathedral chapter interesting reading ? 2 . Is it proper to call a ceremony a ritual ? Roman Rota as a Rotarian ? he apt to rebuke the acolyte ? 6 . How many beads in a pair of beads ? order of railway friars with season tickets is worn ? 11 . If " increased " while on the altar is 12 . Is the habit of a " num contracted or 4 . Does a sacredotal cure suggest an 3 . Is the Pauline Privilege restricted to a Crozier Father ? infirmary ? 5 . Is a bishop with a crozier necessarily --- Page 425 --- by the evening I had become so irritable and wretched that my work was houses , or one of an unhappy or depressing nature in others . I think that seriously affected . Naturally I would gladly change the room but there was none other available , and being a newcomer , I did not like to press the point errible feeling of evil . As each day wore on it became worse and worse till interest you I will tell you one of my experiences of a similar nature . ' than usual . Then , quite suddenly , I felt tired , and mentally decided I would to cut a long story short I must explain that I had , not long before , taken up Presently . after Mary had cleared away the tea things , we drew in our chairs country to increase my strength . e one of that nature . It would be interesting to know the history or une purse . certain people are more susceptible to these influences than others , and you may I myself have often noticed a similar atmosphere - I don't mean perhaps not from a place . " Well , it is quite possible " said Father Roach , " that the evil atmosphere I bad as yours but merely a sensation of happiness or well-being in certain at his pipe , while thinking deeply . Indeed , I considered that I had Now that you suggest the idea to me " I added . " I know there is an But it was certainly getting on my nerves , and so I determined to consult my You'll star for tea ! It will give me pleasure , and afterwards if it will erson who lived there has permeated the room with his influence . underground passage , and there certainly seems to be some old stained glass E. Greenstreet me very weak . The doctor encouraged me to take a short walk daily into the detaining him . " rought him rather a number . As he was an old and valued friend of mine I " No. Father . " I replied . " but I can doubtless easily find out . It is He rose and pressed the bell . ' The fact was that every time I entered that room I was depressed by a an important most away from home , and I was very dissatisfied with the room of evil . Each day it became in a window on the staircase . " One afternoon ( I was beginning to feel more myself ) I walked rather farther- and wretched that my work was given me for my office . I replied that nothing would delight me more , that was , if I was not was depressed by a terrible feeling worse . I had become so irritable fore the fire and lighted our pipes preparatory to an evening's talk . others would do . Deliver . Us . 000000000000 00000000 and crossed London on purpose to consult him . " Even't mean in You remember when I was curate at D - well , it happened there . I Every time I entered that room I Your experience reminds me . " resumed Father Roach . " of one I had ember I was recovering from influenza . a severe bout I had too , which left everal years ago , only - " he added - " in my case it came from a person " I wonder , " he said at length . " what that building was used for before it as taken over by your firm . " Have you any idea ? Fromz Evil . seriously affected : " old friend the priest . whether I want your opinion . What can I do about it ? ' rambling old place that it might have quite a history attached to 1907 08 09 su complain of in your room is a relic of the past ; doubtless some wi ad crossed London on purpose to consult him . old friend the priest . ' I knew at any rate he would not laugh at me , as I this pipe , will be for a few moments , and drew furiously resumed Father Roach , " of one I had The fact was that every time I entered that room I was depressed by a " in my case it came from a person and 1907 08 What can I do about it ? " a of in your room is a relic of the past ; doubtless aken over by your firm . " Have you any idea ? ' 1 important most away from home , and I was very dissatisfied be one of that nature . ' It would be interesting to know the history as bad as yours - but merely a sensation of happiness or " --- Page 426 --- n the very room now used as my office . While staying there he had murdered that I was compelled to stop and say a word by the way . We chatted quite Conastery . During its desociation by Henry VIII , one of his officers had slept We talked of all kinds of things except religion ( I can't remember what ) scept that gradually from him the evil seemed to spread to things around . X his attitude struck me rather forcibly ( I can't tell you quite what I felt ) except me of the monks , who refused to disclose the hiding-place of some valuable church plate . Thus , there was enough to explain why I had felt so unhappy . succeeded in pulling myself together , and in due course I took my leave . He A few weeks later I was able to write and tell the Father the following news . aw me to the gate , and even now I can feel those eyes upon me . niably for a few minutes , and it was almost as if he held me from moving on . few weeks afterwards he committed suicide , and it came out at the inquest that except for the impression he gave of evil-intense , overwhelming evil-which for ever-hut while it lasted it was as if I had looked into Hell . " And did you ever find out anything about the man ? " I questioned At the same time I was able to add that my administrations of Holy Water ad certainly made a difference , and in the meantime I had been offered the Then to my surprise , he pressed me to enter his cottage for some refresh- In the meantime , " he answered , as he showed me to the door , " try what or something equally bad . " by a man leaning over the cottage gate gazing intently at me . Something in is own case-because well-physically I could not smoke it . use of another room , which offer , needless to say , I had not refused . knocked the ashes from my nine and rose to go . for it was getting late . The man apparently lived alone ; and was quite an ordinary sort of person : something about my office . ' Then perhaps we shall be able to do away with My zealous enquiries had disclosed that our building was once part of an old even had to throw away a half-smoked cigarette that he had given me from " I shall never forget that terrible feeling . But thank God now it has Why ! Yes . " replied Father Roach . " It was a very sad story . Only a Father Roach smiled . a little Holy Water will do . ' And ? " I questioned learning forward in my eagerness eemed to permeate his whole person , and grew as the minutes passed . invitation . Well nothing sensational happened " he replied . my uncomfortable feeling . ' " DELIVER US FROM Evil urn at the next cottage . I was about to do so , when my attention was arrested Thank you for the story . Father " I said . " Now I must try and find out According to Christian doctrine was endowed with a social nature , is played here on ' And yet all " the time he was charming and courteons in his manner . " father Roach paused , while something rather like a silver passed through emed about this sublime end , both of individuals and of society . affirms that human society arth in order that , spending his life in society , and under an authority obtained by God , he 0009999000, E.000000000000 ment . I was feeling the need for rest , and my time being free , I accepted the and that by fulfilling faithfully the functions of his trade or other calling , he may attain them he had had a very evil reputation . In fact-I believe he practised black magic was instituted merely for the sake of material well-being . " Quadragesimo Anna , per y cultivate and evolve to the full all his faculties to the praise and glory of his creation , 405 . uporal and eternal happiness , Socialism , on the contrary , entirely ignorant of and uncon- him . ' And yet all the time he was charming and courteous ; his arrives compelled to either from Sir a word tell the war who charted quite --- Page 427 --- in her room , she put the kettle on the gas-ring and partook of her breakfast had ; flowers and plants , according to found herself thinking of that shop routine , broken only by illness . Back much left out of eleven shillings . also as usual when eating it , she of bread and ' butter and tea . And- there pleasant though that was at It was a shop where everything in window which she passed each morning the seasons , were shown in the window , of the street . This was her invariable the summer months , thank God ! Soap paid for fire and light-not that they connection with a garden was to be Mass at the big city church at the top would cost much from now on during nothing of clothes there was never and , as usual , Miss O'Hara dressed and other incidental expenses to say in the house were decent folk . always by the time that one had bought food . Besides , Miss O'Hara was fond of on her way to Mass and back . She opened her shabby purse and pence . It was large and airy , and , Still , she was glad to have this room walk a bit then-only it's so hilly- a great longing for the country and income of eighteen shillings and six- herself and went to half-past seven herself an angry shake . prim and orderly . like the Green over clock went off as usual at seven o'clock counted the money left in it . On an fance . Besides , it was cheap as rents On this April morning , the alarm especially for a garden . A garden of seven shillings , out of her weekly glimpse of the Green in the near dis- and plant . Not a place that would be for which she paid a weekly rent of and I need not hurry back . ' Maybe I'll be able to manage a respectful and polite to little Miss . income of 18/ a week , with rent 7/ ... . go in Dublin , and the other tenants beyond the roofs one could catch a more strongly than ever . She gave tram ride to Rathfarnham . I can seventeen . Elizabeth O'Hara often felt along with garden implements , chairs . times . She wanted a real old-fashioned ornaments , sun-dials , bird-baths every she was fifty-six , and not too strong . her own , where she could sow and dig . lesire for the country assailed her The Faith of Rosamund On a spring morning like this , the garden . like the one which had belonged O'Hara's room was at the top , and that had been ! " She sometimes dream . dream of Miss O'Hara's heart for many the time she climbed the stairs for O'Hara . once the abode of wealth and fashion . CHAPTER I-A Dream Comes True . annie . of it even still . " Born in an old country house , mountains , living there till she was perfect garden which had been the detail , in fact , for the making of that she would be very short of breath by situated at the foot of the Dublin to her old home . What a lovely garden now only a glorified slum . Miss . What a lovely garden a year . to her old home . W. Green . An old house in an old street ISS Elizabeth O'Hara M.P. Smithson . in a street near St. Stephen's occupied a " bed-sittingroom " story . --- Page 428 --- THE FAITH OF ROSAMUND --- Page 429 --- 408 --- Page 430 --- lector , who spoke upon the purpose and house which had been their residence for ter C.P. , Provincial of the French Province have successfully guided the work of the van Regenmortel . C.P. As our readers are the new convent . Only one wing has yet Fr. Stanislaus van Melis , C.P. , and Mr. Antony and a long succession of Passionist Bishops length by the B.B.C. The service consisted of Solemn Compline . followed by a short the Blessed Sacrament . The preacher for the headed by the crucifix , from the little private- 20th , two more young priests set out for the which was founded in 1931 . is entrusted to of Tshumbe-Sancta Maria . Belgian Congo . Passionist Nuns was solemnly blessed and in Bulgaria since the end of the 18th century , Also from the Dutch Province . on September he ceremony ; he was assisted by V. Rev. Church . Highgate , on the Regional wave- Fr. Adelbertus van Tersel . C.P. This mission . to take up work in the " Passionist Prefecture . sermon and concluded with Benediction of inaugurated at Naples-d'Olonne ( Vendee ) . dorens , C.P. The staff of the mission now Canon Masse , V.G. , and V. " Rev. Fr. George , Vineyard . The present Bishop is Mr. occasion was V. Rev. Fr. Gabriel , C.P. . to the season of preparation for Christ's Church in this remote portion of the Lord's well aware , the Passionists have been working Prefect-Apostolic being " Mr. J. A. Hagen- Mgr. Garnier . Bishop of Lucon , presided at meaning of Advent , and the virtues proper The Nuns walked in professional order , On Sunday , December 5th , the evening includes 18 Fathers and 4 Lay-brothers . mission-field of North Bulgaria . ' They are Damian Theelen , O.P. , Bishop of Nicopolis . rears , and singing the Verilla Regis , entered They are Fr. Berthold van Zee. C.P. and of Our Lady . a new convent of the cloistered On October 11th. Feast of the Maternity Bulgaria . the Dutch Province departed from Holland devotions were broadcast from St. Joseph's Belgian Congo . Arrival of Missionaries . On September 10th two young priests of Nativity . he Belgian Province of the Passionists , the Opening of New Convention . Two more Missionaries set out . England . Broadcast from Highgate . france . --- Page 431 --- 835 . He lived in a storm-v age . when the century . He was of princely origin and a Pius XI Quadragesimo Anno ) . The two main second division of socialism does not reject violent of the two . It teaches and pursues a replacing stations of the cross . prosecuting its aims . It even initiates and ( Iniscleraun ) on Lough Lee , in the diocese The first was born in Ireland at an unknown in order to facilitate the painting of a chapel . the abolition of private property . But this there . His feast day is celebrated on April Church because " it is founded upon a doctrine was a famous Irish professor of the mid-sixth latter condemns recourse to physical force in When the Stations of the Cross are taken down from that see by the usurner Foraunan in Socialism in general is condemned by the be changed about from place to place in the but restored again to their places . neither a is opposed to true Christianity " ( Encvolical of two-fold aim : merciless class warfare , and the fundamental tenets of Communism in with the great Irish monastery of Inisclothran Archbishop of Armagh in 834 . but was driven simple Socialism . The former is the more conclusions and effects of its principles . Armagh in 841 and levelled the churches Dermot ? ' Can " now tell me anything about him ? The second Diarmaid . surnamed the Just . complete abolition of private ownership . The gain the indulgences . The same crosses may date , but died in 851 or 852 . He became D.M. W. ( Co. " Kerry ) . their entirety . though it is fearful of the Why does the Catholic Church forbid its same church to secure better arrangement Dermot is an Anglicised form of Diarmaid . of human society peculiarly its own , which There are two Irish Saints of that name . ' If for any reason the crosses are removed . new erection nor the blessing is required to socialism condemned . Is there any Irish or other Saint named is it necessary to bless them anew when they native of Connaught . His name is associated members to be Socialists ?G. T. ( Tuhlin ) moderates to some extent class warfare and divisions of Socialism are Communism and are replaced ? T. D. ( Kimmage ) . 1931 ed. ) . ( Matters Liturgical , Wuest-Mullaney , page 570 , Scandinavian rovers under Turgesius seized St. Dermot . 24th . --- Page 432 --- he water . heated by the furnace he had been is little mice as they share the breathles bear the stamp of originality . Mr. Hogg has As he sang the last two words he raised his THE MUDLE-HEADED POSTMAN and in the crater of the extinct volcano , bubbled though poor " mortals on " Earth always said he loved hot baths more than anything else : dipped deeper under the water . till the scan casts . They are humorous . well-told . and stories to the chimney-corner and be quiet mammy or daddy reads one to them in the stoking all day in the very heart of the moon . wonder , faces laughter-lit at the drill sayings , other , and revered over the edge of the crater other stories . By Garry Hogg. London : had imaginative genius which so captimate he could sing best that way . All round him away in space . Then shivering a little . he his round and shining face and his ten toe's it Earth , spinning round in the darkness far adventures of Mr. Hogg's characters . Or if more it bubbled the louder he sang , because nonsense rhymes and captivating adventure little ones smuggling together , wide-eyed with Lying back in the steaming water , with only here was no heat on the moon . And the Burns . Oates and Washbourne . Pp. 192 . Man-in-the-Moon was having his bath . These stories for young folk have passed bubbles on the surface made a little drill he test of Radio audiences , having been told right time . they will notice the tense silence the minds of the young . Here is a sample The Key to the King's Kingdom . Little folk who can read . will take these To all the people who stare head , opened first one eve and then the Price 3s . 6d . appreciated ! I'm a very great boon . Burns . Oates & Washbourne , Ltd. Pp. 81 . Price , Is . and others . A Christmas gift that should be of these stories of the Muddle Headed Postman I'm the Man-in-the-Moon : round his neck and tickled his ears . " . " by their author in his Children's Hour Broad- his mouth wide open . for he was singing , and Prayer , so necessary to every man's salva- At me from down there ! sticking out , he had his eyes tight-shut and By Fr. W. Raemers , C.SS.R. London : tion , often becomes a source of worry to the from " Man-in-the-Moon " --- Page 433 --- jabs " ( to use a boxing phrase ) that wake one clothes , " " What does Christmas mean to you . " " To the Girl in Love . " " These Things speare on Golf are here , too . The Grange- up without knocking one out . They should The clever Tumwurry researches into Shake- Familiar in size . artistically covered , " and Brothers , and Eve Lavalliere , one-time idol I am right in saying that the first " idea that is a monument . fifteen years it has never sought its smiles . gorman Correspondent's views of men and of the Paris footprints , whose later life of to preserve . I have it here on page 207 . what it has kept our laughing clean . In national institution like " the nail . As a serve to make the reader " keep his guard " is printed on 288 pages of beautiful art paper . and respect the Power behind the punches almost twins - and the laughter of one " has matter of fact , they are of the same age This Fifteen Years' volume is a treat . It joke so often doubtful that the clean-minded c.T.S.I. Publications . In biography , there are studies of Edmund smash your Home . " " On Being Shocked . " Tanatius Rice , Founder of the Irish Christian open a humorous journal with some misgiving . success is not only that it has kept us laughing . raps I am a little prejudized . because I think the shadows of the twin companies of Mount will tell us of the serious side of laugh-making . However , Dublin Opinion is a success , a scattered about my desk for some time past . brough the concupiscence of the eyes or of Dublin Opinion was first hatched within There are sketches and plenty of reading as of the famous " C.E.K. " go to make a volume represent the latest additions to the C.T.S. President's Blotting Pad " I always wanted cause in which they are delivered . I sheaf of twopenny booklets has been manners . W. H. Conn's socio-comic sketches out this " Dublin Opinion Volume " does appeared in Ireland in any generation . Per- Catholic standpoint in a series of " short dealing with a variety of subjects , they discusses questions such as these from a tickled the imagination with double-meaning well . The delightful nonsense on the as well as convince him of the truth of the numour is so often prurient . and the modern will write a dual autobiography in which they Questions Commonly Asked , " etc. He eriousness of the other . But Dublin Opinion's 11th . This is its Great Success . Modern Argus church . Some day . maybe , the Editors It is the best production of its kind which has I am not fond of indulging in superlatives , kept us from feeling too sensitively the heavy lemand the superlative of the word " good . " Price , 6s. 6d. . of Town and Country , and the familiar work fifteen years of Dublin opinion . Ltd. , 67 Mid. Abbey Street . pp. 288 . By the Editor . Dublin : Dublin Opinion By the Editor . fifteen years . --- Page 434 --- to St. Gabriel's Guild ) , Valerie Courer , I shall have ! The first packet to catch my of reality . bearing many things hidden deeply eye is a big . fat. bulky envelope bursting with it is not possible to answer each of the writers us make the most of the year that is standing beautiful things that have been wished for at the festive season . If all the enchantingly individually . I can only give their names . me come true what a wonderfully happy life through to the very end . God bless and Kathleen Arnold , Betty Gardner , Sylvia guide all the members of our Guild and grant HERE goes : Sylvia Purley ( welcome warm good resolution and to carry it faithfully successes and triumphs : for others she carries disposition and the happiness that comes garments . For some she holds joys and facing the future . See she comes from a mind that rejoices ever in the friendship before us , and resolve to make at least one especially the graces of purity , sweetness of disappointments and trials and difficulties . between the numerous folds of her flowing my post bag . hill . Birmingham . The letters are so numerous hearts that whatever God wills is best . Let unsullied and radiant she steps into our world on me from all parts . It is good to be Francis of Christ and His Blessed Mother . but whatever come let us agree to accept all one of them an abundance of splendid gifts , patiently and cheerfully , knowing in our that the New Year may bring each and every charming little letters . all from my very own little friends in St. Gerard's Hospital , ' Coles- mysterious land of the unknown . Young , THE New Year is entering on the paths delightful letters have come showering down Beautiful cards , and lovely greetings , and who says she will not like me any more if Neale . Nancy Downes . Jean Richards swiftly stealing upon us from the 1961 62minton Categories Living people18thorses in FranceAmerican male distance-crosspeople from LondonAmerican silverway --- Page 435 --- from your book-prize . Kittv. dear . " Yes . of one cannot help loving him and rejoicing that intention very soon and make your heart sent me . It really was a lucky surprise and Mary Palmer brings it with her letters . one day . Prav hard to St. Gabriel and he a kindly heart shining out from the pages brought me pleasure , indeed . Your letter was date for our competitions in mind . The best of cheer ? Thanks for your remembrance , the coming year . " I enjoyed every line of often in 1938 . In the course of a beautiful the Guild . Here is the result , a big batch of lies before me . She is anxious to be a member least most of them have to try their luck . ' Nuala Coyle . Nora McGrath . Nora just in time , Eamon Andrews , and I hope Leaney . Are you as well as ever now ? The in the coming months you'll keep the closing as they enter to take their places by our to Sheila McAndrew and Mary also for nice . Eleanor Dargan . Your beautiful Irish card of her scripts . God bless her always , and of luck and happiness be with you . I was glad to see your penmanship again , MARY and I do hope God will grant that special for your very lovely card . Faithful as ever , real atmosphere of Christmas clings to MARY PAR PALNER's letter , too . Of course . I delight good to know you derived so much pleasure with its Celtic designs and musical verse , there is some noble thought and the light of may her fireside be a harov one throughout friends . He is such a lavable old fellow that ever so much for the lovely prize book you in plum pudding . Who could refuse a dish competition . I do so hope you will write sing with gladness . Thanks a thousand times lovely book that they have all decided - at KATHLEEN CORR , a prize-winner , writes : Always they are a pleasure to read : always course , I shall remember to pray for you , I hope Marie will realise her splendid ambition of St. Gabriel's circle , and we hid her welcome . Letters from " prize-winners . fireside in the happiest little hook in Ireland . handshake to them all and a cheer of welcome Malone , Nancy Duffy . Madge Duffy , card . A dear . little letter from MARIE DENNY The Green Dragon and I are already great new members . Read out the names : ETHNA letter . KITTY" KinsenLA says : " Thank you his adventures ended well after all . " It is CONNIE FLYN has been out recruiting for I am glad your prize aroused the spirit of Murphy , Una King and Sue King . A warm My school-pals were all so envious of my will direct you . Marie . Write soon again . Murdoon's letter . I hope she enjoyed herself 414 --- Page 436 --- Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple . St. Ignatius , B.M. # Quinquagesima Sunday . St. Cyril of Alexandria , B.C.D. St. Valentine , M. Purification of Our Blessed Lady Prayer of Our Lord in the Garden . ( From 27th Feb. ) . St. Matthias , AP. Of the Sunday ( anticipated ) . St. Peter Damian , B.C.D. # sexagesima Sunday . St. Andrew Corsini , B.C. Our Lady of Lourdes . 5th day in Octave of the Passion . St. Agatha , V.M. St. John of Matha , C. 4th day in Octave of the Passion . St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin , C. St. Romuald , Abbot . Solemn Commemoration of the Passion . St. Simeon , B.M. Commemoration of Our Blessed Lady . St. Scholastica , V. # SEPTAGESima Sunday . Feria . Feria . # 5th Sunday AFTER EPIPHANY . feria . date . Imprimi Potest : almanac . 1938 # Eduardus J. Byrne , Archiep . Dublinen . archiep . Dublinen . --- Page 437 --- 0 0 --- Page 438 --- 1953 . --- Page 439 --- International . " It is easy to see the direction of the new line of policy . The As an instance of the new line of approach , the changed appearance of the question , but another rise has been found to yield profitable results . Nothing optimism of such a hope engenders pity rather than annoyance . on both sides were content to leave it so . But to the Russian commanders behind he Nationalist lines . " Undoubtedly some of the reserves , which were being Secretary of the Communist Party of France , at the recent French was a matter of prestige rather than a tactical necessity . The most serious result that can ensure is a delay in the projected offensive which is being planned behind in previous campaigns . Hence the surprise attack and its unexpected , but by accumulated for the offensive , had to be diverted to the Teruel front to relieve in due course the reaction . Here in Ireland , the insidious campaign is being to means complete success . To General Franco the loss of Tervel is an incon- a similar success by the tank attack at Belchite some months previously . " The been eliminated from the title-rage ; the slogan " Workers of the World , Unite " the Red lines , snow was a natural ally , an element which had served them well as the next objective of the Nationalists , but only time will tell the truth of has also disappeared . This follows the prior disappearance , in 1936 , of the sub- offensive can be perfected at leisure . Latest advisers seem to point to America infecting the most susceptible Labour circles . It will be interesting to observe has served the Red propagandists better than the notorious anti-Pascist bogey . nineteen months of warfare , they have gleefully announced that General Franco's defeat is only a matter of time . The boundless unequivocal , and throws a clear light upon the hypocritical , concession in principle in respect of our theory and philosophy . " sole reason of the Red success at Teruel , as it had almost gained dishonest and running approaches that are continually being made to persuade This important statement was made by M. Thorez . General Dai"y Worker is not without significance . The hammer and sickle emblem has Communist " dope " is to be injected in understand fashion with the hope of nies of Nationalist Spain . ' Blated by this single victory after we are atheists and free-thinkers . We shall never make any thoughts . that sumise . knows that we Communists are adherents of philosophical mate- surprise that master key to every problem of warfare was the inti-clericalism amongst Catholic workers is the great object of the Communist The Wolf . in Sheep's clothing . upon . Teruel . rialism , that Communist Congress . It is certainly straightforward and THE unexpected ry to throw in their lot with the Communist Party in these countries . fall had almost immobilised the front-line at Teruel . and Spaniards Everybody . joy to the enemy can of the Communist Party of Great Britain . Section of the Communist enemy pressure . Now that the necessity no longer exists , the plans for the ather than a disaster . As with Ypres during the Great War , its defence success of the Red attack upon Teruel has brought unmitigated I in a different fashion . An open anti-God propaganda is out of the Now that the necessity no longer exists , the plans for the --- Page 440 --- 417 . --- Page 441 --- Mass as usual , making the entire offering of himself united to all the Masses being were able to approach that poor manpled frame with limbs torn a sounder , the only children peccatis , et negligentis meis , for our own sins , miseries and and they heard rising from his dying lips were words from the Holy Sacrifice sorrows of life bring us to the heart of the Great Mystery the better we shall under . said in the whole world , and so set out on his journey . As he stepped from the whether fact of their being Christ's members , all the faithful may participate in of the world to adore , to render thanks , to expiate and to plead . The nearer the rain rushed upon him , funny him into the air , then caught and crushed him beneath a little water after first blessing it . He then returns to the middle of the altar being a little drop of water mingled with the Precious Blood offered on every altar of the Mass which had become an integral part of his life by constant application . Amaror crucis . as well as for those of all faithful Christians , living and dead , so that all that is Everyone is not called to exercise the holy functions of the priesthood , but , " day . It happened that he received an order from his Superior to go to another of us who make obligation of our difficulties , trials and sorrows to God proimmer - the things of God . to every act and circumstance . ' So he continued to make the supreme offering Physical Mass ment , ' but is " founded on a real the beautiful prayer which each may well repeat with him : Suscive , sauce Peter . Blood shed for us on Calvary . We may have the joy of thinking of ourselves as tation platform to cross the line there was suddenly a deafening rear : an express His priesthood , in a mystical , but none the less in a very real sense , offering and and continual disposition of the Intravbo ad altare Dei . " I will go in unto the altar of God " tanding at the corner of the altar , he yours wine into the chalice to which he sound in entire submission of all immulating themselves with Him and applying the fruits of the Redemption to Amighty God , this spotless host . ' This holocaust consists of each and all Every part of Holy Mass can be made to fit into our daily lives . Take for What a powerful act of admiration , thanksgiving , renovation and impatration A depth of mystical signification is contained in the action of the priest , when , Soon comes the moment when the priest takes the patent with " the host and says fabnegation makes hosts pure , holy and spotless . Holy Mass and the spiritual prolongation of his own Mass throughout the its powers before God . sacrifice , maybe of suffering , ' where God has called me . our life and death may become thus offered in union with the Eternal Priest and the whole world of souls . victim ! The essential part of Mass consists in those words which the priest pronounced tand the meaning of love and sacrifice , and the keener will be our intuition of homage of vague ideas or senti- 1946-000000 #000000000000 ery recently founded . On the morning of the day appointed he said his iron wheels and again flung him aside to die . When those who were with him The and offers this chalice which after the Consecration will contain the redeeming office , maybe of suffering , where God has called me . in the Name of Christ : Hoc est emim Corpus Neum . We should all be " is soul left this earth to enter into the Eternal Communion of Heaven . mple the words of the ambition at the very beginning of the first psalm : unperfect in our lives may be consumed by the preparation of love . The work Adoration in truth is not a ' N a certain monastery there lived a holy monk whose great devotion was the aeterne Deus , hanc immaculatum hostiam . " " " Receive 1907 08 aw 1907 08 09 90008000800080008000800080008000 0 . # the other states . The Department of Parliament --- Page 442 --- The Mystical mass --- Page 443 --- 420 --- Page 444 --- to emphasise his remarks . But The little Reverend Mother gave rend Mother , he would have had Moore . Now it he had an in too easily , thought Neddy overwhelmed her successor his arguments seemed to have argument with the former Reve- 1901010000000000000000000000000008 ?2C.000000000 vte1974-year # " 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00 # 1957 establishments in the United States .000 # EACHDOWN000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 leresa informed Neddy Moore , the caretaker of the convent farm , that ence , on top of which bloomed a hedge of whitethorn . " Reverend Mother had he had no arguments in readiness with which to reply . off to sleep . Listen here to me , Reverend ' Mother , ' he began , " what you want do 1 blossoms from that same hedge ! Didn't Mother Joseph , who knew rend Mother , the taking down of that fence , the casting away of the white he space of six months . Then one day she sprang it on him suddenly an I bushes , and the dozens of loads of clay , would require not only all in and attention , to the neglect of other and more important farm work , b d also require the labour of five or six men to do the work . Beside at the Reverend Mother , he proceeded to give her a bit of his mind . over , he quickly recovered himself , but his hat under the table at the I about agriculture as the great Professor Baldwin himself , rest content wi section of the public who walk along the river bank on summer evenin d sadly miss that hedge and have no manner of satisfaction at all , at a rend Mother , with all respect , the little convent farm would never look to summer evening , and revelling in the fragrance of the scent of the white is ready on the election of a new Reverend Mother for a requisition t elled and replaced by a neat and well-wired pale fence . Neddy Moore was onsidered this fence took up too much valuable space , and that she wants out some scheme in the way of improvements or alterations . Some hedge during the twelve years she held away in the convent ! Even the of which he was sitting in the convent parlour , and looking in a grandfather WO of the fields in the little convent farm were divided by a grassy earth pectedly , with the result that he was taken unwares to such an extra ion besides what one might call the economic one . At the same time that the little Reverend Mother had closed her eyes as though she had dropped again without that same whitethorn fence . Amateur farmers , who go ioned any scheme of alterations on the farm until she had been opposite intemplating a wooden fence . Besides , Reverend Mother , that fence h hicken breeding , and such things , go in for such contractions as wire leddy Moore stopped abruptly in the stream of his remarks as he notice fences , but real farmers do not . ' Didn't Mother Angela , who , everybody become part of their lives , and besides schemes Noddy fell in with quite readily , as they were obviously for the iked nothing better than sitting by the open window of the library on a ed would add a bit more to the field , but there are other aspects of the anding as it is now , for the better part of a hundred years . The runs d against them with night and main . Reverend Mother Teresa new knows , was one of the finest nuns that ever lived in the convent , once sa have been looking out at it from their first entry into the een looking out at it from their first entry into the convent . It has good of the convent farm . Others , however , he did not agree for chicken breeding , and such things , go in for such contractions as wired isonable on the whole , and very well thought out . ' To have is , was one of the finest nuns that ever lived in the convent , once say this on the whole , and very well thought out . ' To have that our fence --- Page 445 --- THE CROSS . 422 --- Page 446 --- THE LITTLE REV. MOTHER --- Page 447 --- has a beauty all its own at all seasons of the year . A boy , however , should be thinking of an excuse at all at all . for God bless you , she was never within fifty I do love the summer beauty of the box . Ballvmore boy where you live . Matty had wasn't the end . I was wounded in the battle . but I still had a kick or he sky , an ' looking back at this morning , when he left home a bitter and Doyle , she'd stop in the middle to smile . " plately recovered from my interview with her . ' Matty , ' she said to me , one of her oldest and most confidential friends . When he stopped in front of her with and made no remarks . He had an interview with the little Reverend Mother . they were . It is an offence against the atmosphere to produce them . ' core , " said Mrs. Doyle , " and such a voice as he has for singing , we I walked round to the turf shed with the little Reverend Mother I didn't bother Don't you think it enough ! " asked Matty , " It struck me dumb . But Neddy Moore chuckled as he parted with Matty Hickey . They both listened in silence for the interval of a minute or so com the little Reverend ' Mother , and is now standing before you looking " us at " She's praying this blessed minute , " he muttered to himself , " but if she As Neddy walked leisurely along Convent Lane , Mrs. Malachi Doyle was sites of a boy . That's why I got the shock . Neddy , when she said what She meant tone , pitch , sound , and things , " said Mrs. Doyle . The quarter past nine bell rang as he lifted his hand to open his own door . only knew what she has done to Neddy , Moore , Matty Hickey , and Malachi " All I know is . " said Neddv . " that Malachi should have them sounds Forgive me . Neddy , " said Matty , " but the truth is that I am Nobody ill I hope , " said Neddy . tanding knitting at her front door . ' She beckoned her head to Neddy , who was attention to the fact that it was an outside in gods . ' bouncin' young man of forty-six . ' She tanned her shoe against a fairly hefty sod of my turf to draw my and expired . " said , not to mention the way she said it . " Malachi Doyle's voice floated to him from the kitchen . he stopped . left in its own place . It should not be transferred in large sections into the acks timbre- nightmare . " an earthquake ? " " eff in me . Then she delivered a last shot at me , and I dropped to the ground One had to be ready for Mother Joseph with good crushing expenses . but when lips , commanded silence . What did she say ? " asked Neddy Moore . tiently , " you and I will die of old age on the way . " at this point , Neddy Moore , the corpse of poor Matty Hickey hoated away Is that all she said ? " asked Neddy . ' Malachi has been Parish ' Clerk in Ballymore for forty odd years , Ned I see , I see , " said Neddy , as he moved away abruptly . At a little Oh , no . " said Mrs. Doyle . " that's Malachi practising : " " Mottv ! " she said , ' how do you cut turf-with a slmen e looks upon him as a model of parish clerk , but she thinks that his voice " If I go to sleep to-night , " said Neddy to himself , " I'm Practising what ? " asked Neddy . Voice production , " replied Mrs. " Doyle . convent shed " . she shook her knitting needle at him warningly , and , putting her finger to her " If you don't take a short cut to the end of your story , Matty , " Timher ? " shouted Neddv " what in the name of Heaven ? " " If you don't take a short out to the end of your story , Matty , " from the kitchen came the sound of waiting in several keys . THE CROSS . 424 . Matachi . tiently . " you and I will die of old age on the war ... It I am --- Page 448 --- the revival of religion in Teneriffe , outpost of Catholic Spain , swept which once merited the description of " an island for taken by God and by man . ' Now it is an HERE is a first-hand account of by a new breath of piety : 1901010000000000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000000 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000 # Representative 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 THE EVERDRDRAWNESS 1961-000500000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 449 --- 426 --- Page 450 --- procession in La Laguna " for fear of incidents " ; but La' Orotava of the island are impulsive and emotional : they really feel the sufferings of Our show of bravery was too much for those flambovant popular leaders ) it the express wish of our national leaders , so that the Faith of the nation may procession in spite of these " fears , " although in a very minor key . Incidents . for the assassination of General Franco if he dared to show up . " He dared- still precluded , and this is as it should be , and no doubt out of the temporary Ass " had more than his share , and many a soul which should have emerged Lord and His Mother before a realistic crucifix or Pieta ; but there is not that in towards victory , more and more splendid has been given to each celebration , allowed to die out . The Popular Front boldly forbede the Corpus Christi- and doubted whether celebrations could safely be held , so that many were here might have been for the place and time had been chosen by the C.N.T. prohibition a purer sentiment will be born . and they are kept closed all the year , to be opened and decorated only when The Republic never officially suppressed these events , but people grew him And now our glorious National Movement has brought us back our devotions Too much drunkenness , perhaps , attended these feasts in the vast . " Brother he feasts which fell during the very early days of the war were perforce be Calendar brings round the feasts of their respective tutenary saints . Santa Cruz de Teneriffe . got back to his residence in Santa Cruz untouched and unmolested . A ( Reproduced by kind permission of A. Benitez , Teneriffo ) suppressed , as far as street-reioices were concerned , but as we have moved robition a purer sentiment will be born . an outpost of Spain d with new graces , got back home fit only for the professional ! . The people made manifest . The customary drinking booths and fortune wheels are 427 . ' Avenida XI de Febrero , " now re-named " Avenida de General Franco . of the island are impulsive and emotional : they really feel the suffierings of Our --- Page 451 --- profound and living faith of the Irish , for instance , and only too many are very world of to-day wish to lead a healthy spiritual life thaving its roots in healthy . powerful recently inaugurated liturgy classes and social study circles : and the juvenile simple war of authority till it comes to know the sweetness of the Yoke of Christ the effect , for the penetrative simplicity which marks the book makes it profoundly impressive the formation of the mind , and the development of the interior life . " Priests . Religious wooden image in its niche , of which all here are so found but which to many hazy as to whether the " saint " is an actual being in another world or just that which make the book uniquely impressive and important . It represents , indeed , invaluable In all we suffer is to take up the yoke of Christ . It is sweet because it is College has just kept its first birthday : the Catholic Young Men's Society In a series of chancers of great power and beauty . Father Kearner proceeds to show him However . a new breath of diety is sweeping over us . Two new churches is in evidence throughout and the logical continuity is effectively preserved . The result is that The setting forth of the Fundamentals of Religion - the great mass of Catholic doctrine embodied in the pregnant words of sacred Serinture . Here this gift is exercised with powerful and its enduring value : but it gives no adequate idea of the clear . well-ordered exposition of nament worth , and will find in it incentive , stimulus , motion that no review can app raise The most ninthy tribute we could give the volume is to say that it is worthy of the His revelation of the secrets of His Heart of the mercy and generosity of God is a further de las Juventudes Hispanas . beautiful dedication : His obscure life in Nanareth , in his death and in his resurrection . Jesus " the Source to yield ourselves to the Divine attractiveness . In His submission to the law of growth , in fullest sense of ownership . for their members , as well as attendance at religious instruction at the Casil we must surrender our will to God as our Creator and our Father . ' The way of surrender is s handled with logical version , and all intern-men with such master's skill that the golden thought comes with gentle insistence and appeal : " That His purpose may be fulfilled . Divine Life , the bliss of God . of this conformity My Yoke is Sweet Each chapter is complete in itself , and contains a world of inspiration : " yet the central theme The author has a special gift of putting into simple language the most newfound thought Darkest Africa . fulness of life in Him . The Holy Mother of Jesus " The description suggests two outstanding merits of the work - its comprehensiveness to obtain for Her children thought ) growing even to the fullness of our life in Christ . will find this book of distinct beseeching Her Motherlessness Will Ireland pray sometimes for Teneriffe ? Conformed Her Will , so Perfectly wwwwwwwwwwwww .00000000 the love and the practice Two islands of the Atlantic : one green and meadow-covered , where the organisations of Falange make corporate attendance at Sunday Mass a duty to languish , but where it is now reviving . to God's Will , his volume is described on the title-naze as " Material for Meditation on the Spiritual ctrine , and the rich variety of thought combined with perfect unity of treatment . Exemplar of True Life " comes before us in manifesting the infinite goodness of God . in all She did and in all She suffered be the way of peace . To conform ourselves to the Divine Will in all we do and Jesus . God-made-man , reveals to us the adorable goodness and mercy of God , and being built in the poorer quarters of the capital : a Catholic Workmen's as ! is little different from what the fetish is to the benefited native of of incalculable importance for the Novitiates of Religious houses for the work of who . work , exposing convincingly and inspiringly how the soul is perfected by the Faith has been kept : the other grey and rocky , where religion was allowed surinvists will find " especially vanuable " If - and there are many such ) who be Exemplar of Time Life " comes before us in manifesting the infinite goodness of God . In a series of great power and beauty . Father Kearner proceeds to mite our will to His Will and thereby to enter into the fullness of the 1961 62m. I find it especially valuable . All find there are many such ) who in our sort organisations of a large distance to facilitate air seminar . These maznet to draw us to write our will to His Will and thereby to enter into the full constructive work , exposing convincingly and inspiringly how the soul is perfected by the to yield ourselves to the Divine attractiveness . In His submission to the law of growth in --- Page 452 --- suppose it's an offer ... . " gasped Mrs. Gilmartin . lines . As he did so , a brown packered up his bows , and a deep scarlet Bush ! " explained Dennis , furiously , singing the letter to the far side of room , the typewriter , the papers Who . The People's Press ? ' In order , that such a catastrophe may be avoided , " cried Dennis , with an Prem Style . What will you do , dear ? " asked Mrs. Gilmartin . in small type on the top left-hand corner of the envelope . Yes . dear . " he made answer . " But I'm almost afraid to open it . " ENNIS GILMARTIN put down his cup , took up the letter which has Did you read to the end ? " she asked . be room . " Rubbish , and film ! " Goodness , to think that in order to was useless . The walls of the How much do you think they'd pay ? " she returned . Alfred Grosch Don't ask me . Stella , for I feel sorely tempted . " and with curiosity refused it to the end . She , too , coloured : we'll have to go into the workhouse ! ' contents ! " and smile the action to the words , he slit open the envelope , and Is it from the publisher ! " asked his wife , from the opposite side of Listen ! " returned her husband , and then he read out : extracted the letter enclosed . Infolding the sheet of paper , he glanced rapidly along the neat , typewritten on his table seemed to short their suffused his features . to settle down to other work . It It says ! " she began : ook nowadays you've got to fill it up with fifth ! Darling , it looks as though - Novelist require one or two alterations in order to meet the taste of tl to make you a favourable offer for permission to publish the book under our imprint . But And suppose it isn't ? " returned her husband , playfully he put the MS. away and tried tovations , and shall be prepared to offer you generous terms . We are returning it to you under separate cover " . ' " We can assure you that the reading public has little desire to read stories concern What is it , a refusal , dear ? " asked the semi-impatient young woman . 190005000 # 00000000 . where your heroine is concerned , and we feel certain that with the alterations we suggest your No. darling ! " he crowded . " I couldn't trust myself . What does it say ? " Deer Sir We have now received our reader's report of your MSS ... and would be pleased ublic , which , as you are no doubt aware , demands certain aspects of sex . " Yes ! " temptation as you have made her do . In the two subsequent chapters she should n whose sense of personal purity outweigh their sense of personal advantage . " Meanwhile . ' the young woman had risen from her chair , retrieved the letter , suggest that your heroine should fall in the third chapter , and Unable to come to any decision . maddening refrain . fast-table . where she was presiding over the teapot . If you don't soon open it and see , " she protested , " I'll - I'll book would have a ready sale . We should like to see the MSS when you have made the de his plate , and scanned the sender's address which effects of this fall to secure to her the man she wishes to mar air of mock hervics , " I'll open the letter at once , and disclose to you Sir . We have now received our reader's report of your MSS ... and sure ! heroics , " I'll open the letter at once , and disclose We suggest that your heroine should fall in the third chapter , and " not triumph over nwhile , the young woman had risen from her chair . re r style would lend itself readily to the relating of sex and usvel eside his plate , and scanned the sender's address which was printed --- Page 453 --- 430 --- Page 454 --- not sex , provides the main theme . Mr. Dennis Gilmartin is one of these rules the literary output , that there are still writers who can produce works of In due course the publisher replied , and made an offer for the book , but his matter . But you've been into the church , and asked for guidance . What are received from him a copy of a criticism from a well-known Fleet Street critic , ' It is refreshing , indeed , " wrote the critic , " to find in an age when sex and then . Darling . One does sometimes get a shut-in feeling in rooms . I suppose Miss. off once more , this time to a Catholic publisher , and feeling considerably courageous craftsmen , and is to be congratulated on his book , for unless I am how large a garden we had . " no comment . touch fiction ? ' more at peace with himself , he completed work he had been unable to tackle Catholic publisher ? " on accept that publisher's rejection of your book , why not send it to a you say , Mrs. Gilmartin ? ' What an oasis this park makes for us . with its hills and della , its trees and I must be off . Good-bye , both of you , and good-luck ! Don't First . " the priest made answer , " there can be no two ways a Indeed , beyond the fact that he was prepared to accept risk , the publisher made for novelists ... . it is because we haven't a garden . owner where we can sit facing the dell , and there you can tell me all about it . I find I can always think better in that spot than anywhere else . What do Read it , " he murmured huskily , as he handed her the sheet of paper . earn money " by selling fifth . ' ublisher , " and lifting his hat to the lady , he turned the corner and was gone . peace at the moment . garden of our own , we can always come to this park , sit down and drink in the inutes later , after he had explained at length the whole difficulty teal , " answered Denis . If you've a few moments to spare , Father , I think you could help a great Yes . to that , Father , " replied Stella . What is it , darling ? " asked Stella . your thoughts " on the matter now ? " I've never thought of that , " replied the young author . " Would they Never mind , Stella , " murmured Dennis , bravely . " If we never have a " Yes , I don't know what we'd do without our little park to come into now It was with considerable surprise , therefore , that some months later . Dennis earlier . Her was without any of the elaborations put forth by The People's Press . Now . Father . Let's have your opinion . " ventured Dennis. some twenty New style novelist o whom proofs had been submitted prior to the publication of the hook - " Let's sit here a bit longer , " suggested Stella . I have a great sense of very much mistaken , it will provide the era in which we live with a new them " Why not ? Don't Catholics read fiction as well as write it ? Well , now , Peace , and enjoy the fragrance of more flowers than we could ever grow no matte lowers , all high above that vast city over there . " Frankly . Father . I feel I'd die , ' starve , or endure anything sooner than " Good ! . " There's your answer , " said the priest . " You want no other , but before overs , all high above that vast city over there " Yes , I don't know what we'd do without our little park 431 . at same evening , after consulting a literary year book , Dennis posted his ' one along , then , " rejoined the priest , genially . " Let's go round art that are at the same time supremely readable , in which personal " So have I , darling , and it's too good to disturb , " murmured Dennis . " Let's sit here a bit longer , " suggested Stella . I have a --- Page 455 --- was celebrated at Mount Argus , there was various Catholic publications . His first poem appeared in The Cross ; and his Mr. Cussen joined the Garda Siochana in his arduous duties , he devoted his leisure which occurred in the last days of Decem- a large attendance , which included many hours to literary pursuits , and soon became and later at Store Street , Dublin . Despite the poem below , which was received only our deepest sympathy is offered in their untimely death lends a special interest to of his colleagues . To his widow and child At the Solemn Requiem Mass which widely-known through his writings in ber , 1937 , at the early age of thirty-three . 1924 . He was stationed at Lad Lane , a short time before he died . known contributor to The Cross , Born near Mallow , Co. Cork , the late bereavement . ' May he rest in peace . Contributor to " The Cross " Death of a Garda Maurice R. Cussen , a well- 0000000 TE regret to announce the death of --- Page 456 --- vs . As --- Page 457 --- THE CROSS . --- Page 458 --- 435 101 , no one can call him . ' The apparatus is in a railroad train when the conductor came Pope . ' . They have enough to spend on Papal Court , " and I hope it will be written a book . " A Reporter at the although he unfailingly digs the pen into the sars Clifford Whitley , star columnist of can . Thomas Morgan . He has just haps the best known of these is Ameri- by and asked for his ticket . Frantically , happy in the highest sense of social reform ... . death , it is related , he was reading earnestly the Sunday Pictorial ( London ) . Per- published over here , because it would simple amusements . They are secure and than those prevailing in the service of the conductor at length , when you find it , nail disabled the Pope's telephone does not ring ... . No one ever thinks of filling the pen , but the so constructed that when the number is Mr. Morrow searched for it , but failed to nkwell before applying it to the paper . " provide a telephone for every inhabitant . " telephoned State in the world . ... It can Vatican City 101 . The late Dwight Morrow was unusually Family and social probing are an obligatory " The Vatican in Rome has attached the fountain won for signing all his documents . absent-minded . " Several months before his it to the Company . I am certain you have it . " to it several newspaper correspondents , " " The Pope has surrendered to the use of Mr. Morrow exploded . " I know I have , " yet been passed on any penal case . ... eighteen-hole golf course , is the most heavily- This State , no larger than a good-sized interest you . phone directory of Vatican City as number phone , and although it is listed in the tele- he said , " but where in the world am I going ? " in the case of the fifth , it is research . " There can never be a breath of scandal . Martinals to "fly , and has even " projected a s prohibited . ' The Pope never sees even the ' Never mind . Mr. Morrow " said the No better conditions exist for workers . City there is a good : . No sentence has Although there is no crime in Vatican . The Pope is air-minded , permits the Although the Pontiff has his own tele- teet of helicopters . ' Here are a few extracts : find it . " Yes ! " broke in President Butler , " and stock . " most innocuous news-reel ... ... minimum . In the Papal State the projection of films , inkwell is always filled . . --- Page 459 --- [ALTO file: no text lines] --- Page 460 --- [ALTO file: no text lines] --- Page 461 --- Jesu Russ10 --- Page 462 --- THE sacred passion names of deceased . Matilda Burke , Maurice R. Cussen , Dr. Arthur P. Barry . Bro. Cornelius , C.P. ) . Sister Mary Gertrude Dawson , Henry --- Page 463 --- Delegate to the East Indies on his arrival a made urgent representations to the authorities Church's appeal to Christian ethics that quoted by the Universe , states : " Fr. Cyprian Frank. an American priest of the Congregation Pope broadcast a special message and bestowe India's economic unlift . never loses sight of Legate . Mr. Leo P. Kierkels , C.P. , Apostolic word received here by the State Department . civic authorities also welcomed the Legate , by bandits at Kaotsun , Human Province , has Eucharistic Congress held in India . The been released by the bandits according to have with Christian ethics , " and how he has his Apostolic Blessing on the Congress . The discussion of the heroic virtue of the Servant assimilated some of our most important perhaps has echoed more eloquently the Gandhi , who in his immense endeavour for with the religious habit by V. Rev. Fr. of the Cross . We understand that the result managh . the following postulants were clothed ago . the American Consul-General at Hankow spirit within the Church in India . of the discussion was entirely favourable to Madras to preside at the first National of the Passion who was recently captured Conerception of Rites held a meeting for the Church . " said His Excellency . " no one f God , Fr. John Baptist , brother of St. Paul appeal to Catholics not to foster the caste Following Mr. Frank's centre some weeks the further prosecution of the Cause . shows how many affinities the ideals of Gandhi oral teachings . " The Legate also made an who , in the course of his address , paid a of Human Province to take steps to effect his remarkable tribute to Gandhi . " Outside the the supremacy of spiritual values . The More than 40,000 people cheered the Papal release . Reception of Novices . On Friday . December 17th. at St. Gabriel's Papal Legate at Madras . Ireland . india . Cause of Fr. John Baptist . On November 9th at Rome the Sacred Francis Morris ( Omagh ) : Norbert . Henry Wilson ( Belfast ) : Conf. Damian . Retreat , The Graan . Enniskillen . Co. Fer- James Butterly ( Dublin ) : " Celestine Italy . Michael , C.P. , Master of Novices : --- Page 464 --- He'd spend what time was left to God , he'd soon be with her , his body beside hers in the earth , and his soul with hers in heaven . him in making his peace with God . It was a new grave . But , please 1901019091901 19101901 19101901 1910 1955 00,000000000000000000000000000000000000000 050ERSON ,000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1952-01,0008 " # 1955 56 --- Page 465 --- 4.42 . --- Page 466 --- 443 . --- Page 467 --- pilgrim routes from all directions . to the patient footsteps of a which in times long past resumed ham was the meeting-place of In the days of its glory Walsing- The modern pilgrim treads a road myriad of the faithful : 1961 1962-0008000 #000 # 1957-0009,000000000000000000 190119011901 19101901 1910 " 190005009000500000 # GENERAL ************ments . " 19010000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 468 --- an English shrine of Mary --- Page 469 --- 446 --- Page 470 --- an English shrine of Mary --- Page 471 --- hearing Communists shouting about the necessity for Trades Union action and it conflicts with their own efforts for self-sanetification . This attitude is probably hang back from the work of the Trades Unions . Some do so because they think Catholic workman , and Irish working-men ought to play an important part . leceived by skilled agitators , seem to think that the Communists are merely wrong , because the rights of the workers , which the Trades Unions defend , are workers we must exert ourselves to aid and assist our neighbour . ' Others . among the workers , pretends to stand for the workers' cause . " Other Catholics , that tactics he will adopt , and above all to be ever willing to educate themselves organisation with a hundred per cent. Catholic support . We want the Catholic religious outlook should influence the Trades Union Hall or wherever they work if Irish workers are to play an important part in fighting Communism : their Communism and Trades Unionism are synonymous . This , of course , is absolutely They ought to know what forms and shapes the enemy will assume ; to know which so many of his kind suffer . ' Its honesty of purpose is thought-urocotina a good one . but sometimes I think it is not quite correct , because as Catholic themselves into Trades Unions or other defensive organisations : and even to will have to fight a monster . Communism , compared to which the anti-Catholic They should know that as working-men they have a natural right to organise newspaper . a Catholic Trades Union movement and a Catholic unemployed fight strenuously ( to put it mildly ) for their just rights . " Many Catholic workmen of this monstrous bulwark of ' Asiatic reaction , ought to be the aim of every so that , under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost , they may meet and overcome Trades unions , who are persistently wooed by Leftist waitators . The point of view that it presents . Trades Unionism v. Communism , is an unusual one , but none Patrick Cunningham of the worker as a worker : and we want Catholic law organisations to defend life felt a burning desire to see and to the misery the degradation and shame The enemy has cleverly advanced throughout the world under the cloak of believe the workman has a right the material interests of the workers in accordance with the principles of Social the less " vital on that account ) . or have contracts . To keep their religious influence to themselves is not enough . Catholic workmen will have to meet trials inmeasurably severe ; they " Barrow's None : - This article is written in a worker , who as he himself WITHATT a comprehensive understanding of Catholic Social Action there to share the bounty God has Speaks . oldarity , and about the rights of the worker , are inclined to think that Divine and natural laws : A Worker workers' true cause is founded on bestowed upon man . to be . ' 0009999000 # 00000000 rically opposed by Communism . The crafty Communist , to gain adherents Something more than the mechanical performance of religious duties is necessary 1907 08 09 movements of history are but pigmies . The fulfilment of this task , the destructio also argument and distinguish right and wrong . " a natural right to organise handing social justice . To oppose him we ought to have a Catholic workers ' 1907 1907 1957 1958 " O.000 " can be no progress made in the struggle against the powers of darkness looking for social justice for the workers , and are " not as bad as they are said As a worker , I believe the workers' name because only a workers' paper can put forward the viewpoi e argument and distinguish right and wrong . aw t conflicts with their own efforts for self-sanetification . This attitude is probably 1907 08 believe that it merits attention , especially from members of ssed through a Socialist phase of thought , and who has all his Ife felt a burning desire to see and to the misery , the degradation , and show 1907 # # # generally been members of They should know that as working men , therefore a instructions right to open to ause only a workers' paper can put forward the viewpoint rare but pigmies . The fulfilment of this task , the destruction newspaper , a Catholic Trades Union movement and a Catholic member --- Page 472 --- Russia . ' They show us why the Trades Unions were turned into service organs in his book , I Was a Soviet Worker . Our own James Connolly wrote : " Labour's workers , soldiers and peasants to assert the right of the working-class to rule in God has bestowed on man : that the worker should be free to survive wealth and be a spontaneous generation of wrath against those " who under false colours very different from being the upholding of workers' rights , as Lenin's words show : Lenin , that arch-criminal , wrote : " Without a revolutionary theory there and natural laws : I believe that workmen have a right to share the hovnte who would rob dispossessed workers even of the hope of happiness hereafter . Party , and are not truly representative of the workers and peasants . The awful phase of thought and who has all his life felt a burning desire to see an end to the misery , the degradation and shame which so many of my kind suffer , I These words of Lenin give us an insight to the opposition encountered in the suppressed : and why the Soviets are but the instrument of the Communist " The history of all countries shows that by its own exclusive effort the working-class is We will have to show the worker that Communism has no use for Trades workers themselves . It is up to Catholic workers to make them Christian Trades tempt of the Labour movement , the Trades Unions and even the Soviets of Something more than a religious theory and mechanical formally is necessary to realise that the terrific conspiracy against God and man , if it succeeds , arm alone shall labour free , " and he meant it . Therefore , Communists have are really concerned about the rights of the worker , and are created by the property , and should be free to develop his mind and body and make this earth development of ideas amongst the revolutionary Socialist intelligia . " to achieve this end . maintain that , as well as the formal fulfilment of religious duties , there should blast every human hope of harness on earth or of a harm hereafter no right to exploit his name . #000000000000 00000000 As a working-man I believe the workers' true cause is founded on Divine a place where one can prepare for life overlasting . workers themselves . They will arise if the workers are sincere and endeavour continuing in Union's to fight employers , and to strive to compel the governments to pass growth of the Labour movement : it arose as a national and legitimate outcome of the conditions under which the workers have to live are revealed by Andrew Smitt know what they are talking about , but it would be satisfactory in a particular case to be sure large and enlightened views , ' or about freedom of conscience , ' or about ' the Gospel , ' 190119011901 . O.000000000000 of the fact . ' philosophic , the historic and economic theories that were elaborated by the educated classes ould betray the workers into the servic state of Communist bureaucracy . those the Communist Party ; why the Constituent Assembly and democracy were Justice . Catholic papers and organisations must arise from the efforts of the nionism . Why ! Because Trades Unions , whatever else their faults may be . Unions . But Communism did not spring from the workers : it is something itudinal Newman said : " When I hear speakers at public meetings declaring about a worker speaks . 1907 STATE nnot be a revolution . " As a worker , one who has passed through a Socialist 449 Nars and Engels themselves belonged to the bourgeois inteithmetic's still # necessary Labour legislation and the like . But the theory of socialism grew out of the ble to develop only Trades Union consciousness . It may itself realise the necessity from about any other popular subject of the day , I am far from denying that some among them representing the properties classes , the intellectuals . The very founders of scientific Soci and natural laws : I believe that workmen have a right to sh necessary Labour legislation and the like . But the theory of socialism view out of the evelop only Trades Union consciousness . It may itself realise Unions . But Communism did not spring from the worker the theoretical doctrine of Social Democracy arose quite independently of the sp ther popular subject of the day . I am far from denying that so --- Page 473 --- which cease of St Martin . --- Page 474 --- 451 . --- Page 475 --- 452 --- Page 476 --- itual are diametrically opposed to the send you " ( John xx , 21 ) . He assured St. Freemasons because their principles and bers . It is endowed with legislative , judicial St. Peter , has power to pass judgment on The Church forbids Catholics to join this ( Matt. xli. 19 ) . When Christ delegated His power to the Apostles and made them . His this society plots against the Catholic Church . and through it He intended that His work shalt bind upon earth . it shall be bound also society under pain of accommodation . and executive power . ' It has a right to speak observe all things whatsoever I have com- catholics and masons . Son , and of the Holy Ghost , teaching them to leny the existence of a personal God . He power is given to Me in Heaven and in earth . upon earth , it shall be loosed also in heaven " ( Matt. xxvii . 18-29 ) . In order further to end of time . To the Apostles He said : " All that right . The Pope , as the successor to The Catholic Church , the Church of Christ , and teaching should be carried on until the ranged you : and behold I am with you at faith and morals of her members ? " " Enquiry " Catholic Church . The tenets of this society what is right and wrong in matters of faith said : " As the Father hath sent Mr. I also ( Belfast ) . days even to the consumption of the world " established His kingdom , the Catholic Church : kingdom of heaven . And whatsoever thou has for its purpose the salvation of its mem- power to their successors . " the Pope and formulate and enforce laws with respect to the religion . Moreover , officially and doctrinally , church can make laws . ivinity of Jesus Christ , and all supernatural Going , therefore , teach all nations : baptising Bishops of the Catholic Church . Catholics may ' not be members of the When Jesus Christ lived on earth . He By what right does the Catholic Church Office " ( Dublin ) . and morals because Christ gave him power to do so . them in the name of the Father , and of the bestowing upon them a divine power . Jesus representatives . He was delegating the same Peter : " I will give to thee the keys of the in the name of Christ because Christ gave it When cannot Catholics join the Massons ? - n heaven : " and whatsoever thou shalt loos impress upon the Apostles that He was --- Page 477 --- the summers of so many past years . field where Miss O'Hara kept a donkey . which she had bought for a mere song , being beyond her strength . She had the back were " vegetables and fruit : to the village or rather it drew the everywhere : from the field came the ming . Elizabeth O'Hara , remembering in front was gay with flowers . while at bought Rose Cottage , and whom he clucking of her hens and an odd brav fowl , too , " and had adopted a stray dog farm just up the road and had been and found so useful , much walking little old-fashioned " donkey carriage . " very kind to the little lady who had and a goat . The donkey carried her this month of roses . The small garden furniture had been mostly bought at her heart in thanksgiving to the Giver who had wondered in one night , starved their days " in city pent , " lifted up find in the County of Dublin . The Kennv loved all living things , and was lavender bushes the bees were hum- beyond this again there was a small which the crimson ramblers bloomed in thought must be lonely at times . Kenny , was standing at the gate . from old Barney : over there by the cobbled " path leading to the porch . over pat the shaggy moneyrel . Bernard morning . The scent of flowers was She had been settled in Rose Cottage . Mr. Wilson . Some business matter Hello-Luck ! " and he stopped to was really fit for habitation . But now bread and honey , " for her dream had smiling in at her . He owned a small beloved by them in return . Her neighbour , young Mr. Bernard now for over a month . She had bought of all good . audions , and its old-fashioned make when she was with those who spent left it at the farm by mistake . " in the Nursery Song , she " was eating typed plain enough . ' She drew a sigh of contentment as posed , and did not trouble to open it mile beyond Rathfarnham . It had a Glancing at it , she saw it was from it could be for me . " CHAPTER II-The Dream Fades . hundred and one odd things before it connected with her money , she sup- she looked around her on this summer that I suppose he did not think Thank you , Mr. Kenny you are seemed to suit the place . Rose Cottage was situated about a and wretched . it a grand day ? " Good morning , Miss O'Hara . Isn't it was as nice a cottage as one could Oh , it's for you all right , Miss ' I have brought you a letter , Miss very kind to have troubled to bring it . O'Hara , " he went on , " the postman I so seldom get letters " with a smile of Rose Cottage . Like the Queen and paint , mend the roof , and do # bought it as it was , and had to paper it at a low price on the condition that O'Hara . The name and address are Elizabeth O'Hara sat in the porch come true . I was a morning in mid-July . and she must do any repairs herself , so she annie . M.P. Smithson of Rosamund . The Faith . The Faith of Rosamund- --- Page 478 --- opposed to all things Catholic . He had immediately . Bernard Kenny remained were no conditions attached ? waving in the breeze from the open busv at their toil flying around as if a few moments chatting , then took Gathering up the breakfast things , read Mr. Wilson's letter . She had late George Anderson had been bitterly solicitor ; " it appears that he first almost forgetting her letter , or probably pleasure in arranging ; she could see draw a chair near . Sitting down , she where the blue-checked curtains were declaring that he would make sure of and I . But surely I might easily have was a cruel trick for any man to play . was feeling embarrassed at having to contemplated leaving the money to the nodding in at her , Elizabeth O'Hara himself off , followed to the gate by the friendly dog . opened till he had been dead for three thinking that surely business matters the North of Ireland Orangemen from read the letter again-read it several O'Hara it was a contemptuous way instructions that it was not to be if in short , Miss O'Hara , you are to second Will , and I must say that it ' EFT alone again . Miss O'Hara sat Catholics , but then changed his mind , the lavender bushes the bees were still the typed words and glanced round the in the hands of his lawyers with bees . learned long ago from her mother , You remember I asked you if there she carried them into the neat kitchen , grateful for his kindness . " for a little longer in the sunshine , refuse to accept the legacy on those might wait a while on such a heavenly will have to say good-bye the bees . and she put out a trembling hand to poor you were and I am sorry , Miss known that it was all too good to be out to the garden and paddock . Near whom he had sprung . Irish Church Missions to Roman nated the Faith with the bigotry of kitchen which she had taken such He then explained to her that the Yes , I knew that , Mr. Wilson , " He had made enquiries and found how things to the bees . ' the tiny hall and the pretty sittingroom speak like this to the little lady for who , he was nearly certain , would the first few lines her face whitened beyond that , and the open door leading few moments . The old belief about that no Roman Catholic is to inherit one conversion from the Roman Church . dered at him leaving his money to me . opened it carelessly . but as she read she interrupted ; and I always won- a penny of his money . But that if- " one must always tell important Then it just means that I lose all ? Standing at the window , the roses nothing had happened as if the whole his words of sympathy , trying to feel nice kind of person , " went on the light , and by it he has left instructions . She stared at him , not compre- " Oh , that ! " she waved the idea on casement with the queer old diamond- times . Then she lifted her eyes from Yes-except on the condition morning . THE FAITH OF ROSAMUNT So she went out to the hive . assure you we knew nothing of the came back to Elizabeth now . Will . But he left a second later Will whom he had so deep a respect , and keep the money on the condition that " He does not seem to have been a Mr. Wilson's office , listening to months . That Will has now come to Mr. Wilson , a non-Catholic himself , And there were none to the first Even though he be dead I cannot " I cannot tell you how sorry I am , conditions . dream after all . " she whispered . " We you become a ' Protestant . ' forgive him ! ' named . ' I must tell them . " she thought : ATER that morning she was in world had not crushed within the last one side with a gesture of her hand , hending . " It was all a mistake only : real . ' to act ! panes . Miss O'Hara , " he was saving : " I can 455 . --- Page 479 --- great extent , standing on the threshold . he money which the older woman condition . " I am sure she- Oh , I think ment can be come to between yourself needed so badly . This girl was young , a cigarette . As she did so , the girl soldly . " Few men could resist the In spite of her efforts to be brave . following afternoon . friendly with this girl who was to have charm of Rosamund Anderson , but the have spent the cottage " Mr. Wilson glanced at her a trifle having it for week-end parties ? You and see what we will do . You have awyer was feeling really worried about and the young lady who will " inherit You and I can have a chat together so unjust-abominably unjust . elder woman had been very great . You are Mr. Wilson ? Is it possible going to pay it "back ? " I am hoping that some arrange- Protestant to get the money-then why to come out to Rose Cottage on the posed Mr. Wilson . stand that the disappointment to the see a very lovely girl , attired in rather The girl was starring at her in amaze- glanced curiously at the quiet lady . other girl and touched her heart . details with you . " She came forward swiftly . a bizarre fashion , and " made-up " to Will and letting Miss Anderson under- don't you ? " a deprecating hand to stop him . course . Miss Anderson is the grand- mund Anderson - Miss Elizabeth the office boy . this must be the young lady herself ! could keep it in order for me would that suit you ? ' " Never mind about that , old thing ! the old man left a tidy pile ? ' O'Hara . You are connections , of THE office door had opened . and bought a cottage ? Well , what about Miss Anderson , sir , " announced producing a cigarette case and lighting the money if you refuse the imposed And it was arranged like that , Oh-please " Elizabeth put forth come to me and I will go into business Miss O'Hara , and he could not be very Miss O'Hara has definitely refused Rosamund Anderson having promised Miss Rosamund Anderson , I pre- poken . Who was the " old frump " ? she could work for a living . It was Miss " O'Hara . Then you can both same ? " proceed . her voice faltered , and she could not said . " if you have only to become a considered . But about the money I Mr. Wilson explained then exactly I would advise you to see the to consider such a condition , " inter- money I have spent and how I am " I only want to know about the want it badly-never worse ! ' said Mr. Wilson . " This is Miss Rosa - seated near her , and who had not yet Next month : CHAPTER III-Rosemund Gives a Party . Then : " " Let me introduce you . " cottage . Miss Anderson , and talk to how things stood . telling of the first that you have some money for me ? I Elizabeth O'Hara looked round to But I do not understand , " she daughter of your uncle's brother , Miss such a condition need not even be She took a chair . at the same moment fashioned way , the the girl nodded me is that it ? ' In that case I hope Such a figure ! ment . briefly . O'Hara . ' Miss O'Hara bowed in her old- Elizabeth's soft voice reached the Then I suppose she shares with THE CROSS . You are right . ' 456 . " Please be seated . " --- Page 480 --- nent and a scientific precision . Copiou God , man and the universe . An Kologriwof , S. J. , and Aloysius Ambruzzi , S.T. London : George E. S. Coldwell , truths which modern irreligion so want only volume of Christian apologetics that has enemy camp , for they point out that atheism Antireliaious Manual , published by the Cen- humanity . he must begin by extirating all Theology at the " University of Lyons : objections are fairly stated and adequately as simple as the subject will allow , the University of Lille-and these are but a few of the brilliant names that star the contents assailed by the goddess , are here re-stated and Answer to the Godless . Edited by Ivan is an aftermath of material and of spiritual Ltd. . 17 Red Lion Passage , Holborn , surely a new approach to familiar ground . Romana . Doctor of Science ; " Evolution dices which he may have inherited . " This is logical and orderly . the argument clear and armoury of weapons for the defence of those subject . " Proletarian Atheism " is dealt with followed : and the truths which are so bitterly the effective and devastating answer to the Capitalism " by Andrew Arnon , Doctor of W.O.I. pp. 594 . As . tral Council of the Union of the Militant highly-qualified specialist in his own particular Religion " by Henry de Lubac . Professor of from official Soviet publications , show that Law , Professor of POLITICAL Economy at the University of Toulouse : " The Origin c this is the most important and practical fashion . The authors carry the war into the by Louis Boulevard Professor of Biology at the to become one of the leaders of a new The Universe " around Us , " by Antonio the authors are not conjuring up a bogey is studied and described with a cool " detach- quotations from the works of Marx and Lenin . by Blasius Romeyer , Professor of Philosophy oduction of the book , each one of them a Every aspect of anti-religious propaganda Twelve authors have collaborated in the We have no hesitation in declaring that ssails . The treatment of each subject is answered . Godless of the U.S.S.R. The same order is age . The book is a storehouse , nay , a he athletic notions and anti-religious preji exploitation . " " If anyone seriously wishes esented " in simple , clear , yet scientific appeared for a very considerable time . It is --- Page 481 --- explains how the life story of Christ is re- interesting articles : " The Liturgical Year " estivals . etc. Full information is given of served throughout the year by the Church biographies of the saints of each day , with lass of every day in the year , giving minimum Although the scene of the story is placed in iturgical notes on the different seasons . necromancy the narrative stumbles a little . the world . The Directory contains many of enthusiasm . ' Hence we welcome the marriage . Other members of the family were We hope that Miss Smithson will return to soon involved in the strange events that came this tainted stock came Alice Mallory , who excellent ones are annually produced , but a selected an unusual and even macabre theme . appearance of yet another Nativity Play malian influence and had contracted a happy continued the evil practices of her unhallowed lack of material usually results in a falling-off ill activities in Irish Jesuit churches and Dame Alice Kytler , is said to have practised in her seasons . " " Wake Up and Dream " is modern times , the background against which ancestors . Back to her old home , a sinister black arts in the town of Kilkenny . From a document of thrills and martyrdom . schools at home and on the Irish Jesuit Mission to China . Statistics are included , too , is on familiar ground . Miss Smithsonian writes sinister events cast their shadows . is mainly the well-worn track in her next book . ET Homo FACTUS EST . A Nativity Play . Iseult , who had previously escaped from the Play , suitable for production at Christmas moves smoothly through a wealth of incident . But when she ventures into the field of somewhat uneven in the telling . Where she time , have frequently lamented the fact that of all Jesuit Provinces and Missions throughout with practised and fluent pen , and the tale well within the compass of amateur dramatic to pass , but in the end everything ends more composed of witchcraft and black magic . In simple , and for the most part in blank verse , a striking appeal for vocations to the religious life . " The Heroism of Spanish Sodalists " is societies and convent schools . The text is there is a great death of such plays . A few THE WHITE OWL. Annie M.P. Smithson . The story has considerable merit , but is mansion near Kilkenny , she brings her niece , had practised her unloly arts . a fitting though somewhat sticky end , being which has much to recommend it . The Those who have to search for a Nativity seven easy scenes which it contains should be burned to death in the mansion where she the fourteenth century . a famous witch , or less happily . Only old Alice Mallory meets Burns . Oates and Washbourne , Ltd. Dublin : The Talbot Press , Ltd. Pp. K. Ross of Bladensburg . London : 300. 5s. net . For her latest novel Miss Smithson has Pp. 35 . Is . had practised her unloly arts . --- Page 482 --- the , too , has been visiting Mount Argus , and mown . Strange you did not meet Francis , erse and fascinating Celtic designs , held me , sersevere along the sacred paths she has Mary McAndrew's letter telling of her we would have . I am very pleased with a pleasure that few of our members have Mary McAndrew lie here beside my desk . Cross Convention Alival . God grant that she abriel by practising the virtues of ' purity , charity had the privilege of meeting our dear Editor . too . Sheila , and just think what a long talk friends are now living close to Mount Argus , while Ita's letter telling that my two young Hubert's mushrooms . a delectable dish . I sister who has been received in the Holy chosen . Mary sends a fine interpretation of Hubert's charming card with its beautiful Two cherry little notes from Sheila " and than the beautiful church where the spirit of spring . One can almost hear the birds ( 2 ) A Badge of St. Gabriel will be awarded to over the hillocks . I wish you could see dience , in imitation of their patron . and girls under 19 years of age . inging , while the downy lambkins go leaping day Francis' might step in for a feast of They will try to enrol new members . ta . There is no place more dear to Francis iod bless Hubert and Ita with His best gifts . made glad my heart . Who knows but one the members will endeavour to spread devotion paper , asking for admission to the Guild . re Guild of St. Gabriel is a literary circle : open St. Gabriel lingers close to the tabernacle . 3 ) Put your name , address and are on the conducted by Francis . am sure it is a joy to be near Mount Argus , and see that the correct amount of postage is Rules of the Guild . # each member who enrols Five new members . Competition Paper : enclose the Guild Common . ( 4 ) Address your letters to : " Francis . " Guild important . (1 Newcomers will please write a personal note to Francis , apart from their competition of St. Gabriel , THE CROSS , Mount Argus , Dublin . paid . Euchmann young readers of " The cross . " nur Young readers of --- Page 483 --- prize . I hope you will continue to develop s very sweet and much appreciated . Thanks , call of the Springtime brings a radiant bush friends with many joys and blessings . " Pray soft . blessing voices of the newly-born lambs , 'ome . let us listen to her voice now ! ' Many gloomy days are past and the lovely sunshine to the faded cheek , strength to the failing one of your tender years . ' Write soon again , gaiety to the sad and hope to the depressed . gentle voices , advising us to enjoy the fleeting Welcome warm to St. Gabriel's Guild , There are is brightening up the world once more . I She tells us that her beautiful sister , Summer , the barely-perceptible rustling of the daffodils . the excited whinny of the long-legged boat , April . " Spring has many voices-sweet , your artistic talents . Mary . Little MARIE Denny rejoices over being a member of our hours of Spring while we can . Listen to the The essays on St. Brigid are all very fine . What a busy little girl you are . Time will St. Gabriel fills the hearts of his own little Your sketch is very good , indeed , for a little reward you for your hard studies . Your essay are so conscious of the greatness of St. Brigid , during the months of February . March and The voice of Spring is heard every year friends ? " Jack and Berry " Keelan have season is arriving let us all rejoice that the sent a lovely card to the Guild . The verse ' just round the corner . ' Now that the fair is reputed to surpass me in beauty . ' The is very good . ' How are all my Wicklow spring's strongest voice is the voice of hope . forward to the Spring which she says is then to him and he will lead you to success . Listen to what Therese has to say of Spring : thanks for your letter , MARGAREY LYCERRY The arrival of spring . am always glad to hear from you , Eleanor . limbs , beauty to the country , happiness and Commons . Your work is very promising . Mary's painting . She truly reserves It is good to know that the children of Ireland " Sullivan . I hope you will compete often . ' will soon be with us . ' ' Summer , ' she says , Marie . Welcome to our Guild . JOAN The Mary of the Gael . and you will hear " the call of Springtime " ... . too , to all who send cards and groetings . thanks for all your kind wishes . Guild . No wonder . Marie , you feel so glad . Like all of us Eleanor Dargan is looking " Perseverance wins the crown . " Many Many . 460 THE CROSS --- Page 484 --- Vin Manning The Failure of Bill Nora Macdonnell Michael E.rmon . Red Candle . The Managing Editor Rev. Martin Dempsey spotlight . Modern Hermits . Rev. Fr. Hubert , O.P. Prizz pour Paix ( Poem ) Vista from Mont St. Michel The Faith of Rosamund ( Serial ) Editorial Notes . Sir Edward Grigg , M.P. contents . The Golden Ladder Passionist Missions and Retreats Building the New Spain The Jubilee of A.D. 1600 Francis Dickie . El Greco and His Art Jesu XVI Passio . A. N. Wrightson . St. Joseph B. C. Boulter . Pilgrimage to Lisieux . Rev. James C. Ward Passionist News , Question Box , Guild of St. Gabriel . Annie M. P. Smithson . Anthony Dempsey I. Daly . Rev. Fr. Constantine ( Gregory ) , C.P. -1883 . Rev. Fr. Linus ( O'Reilly ) . C.P.-1895 . ( Bro. Joseph ( Van Riet ) , O.P. - 1889 . Rev. Fr. Aloysius ( Bamber ) , C.P. -1869 . Bro. James ( Connor ) , O.P.-1909 . Bro. Kevin ( Kavanagh ) , O.P. -1924 . ( Rev. Fr. Francis ( Bamber ) , C.P. -1883 . Bro. Edward ( Carolan ) , O.P. -1926 . Rev. Fr. Idephonsus ( Ga"tland ) , C.P. 1895 Rev. Fr. Laurence ( Kieran ) . C.P. 1920 . ( Rev. Fr. Pancras ( Byrne ) , U.K. -1930 . Rev. Fr. Felix ( Hawarden ) . O.P. -1936 . ( Bro. Anselm ( Mottaram ) , O.P. 1934 . Bro. Andrew ( Smith ) , C.P. 1848 . Cont. Edward ( Fagan ) . O.P. -1883 . Rev. Fr. Michael ( Watts-Russell ) . C.P. -19.2 . Rev. Fr. Edwin ( Gavin ) , O.P.-1890 . Rev. Fr. Wilfrid ( Priestman ) , C.P. -1868 . Bro. Mark ( Oagney ) , O.P. - 1914 . Rev. Fr. Maccellinus ( Pini ) , O.P. 1847 . Rev. Fr. Pius ( Carolan ) . C.P. -1930 . Rev. Mr. Paulinus ( Barton ) , O.P. -19.7 . Cont. Theodore ( Gavin ) , O.P. 1890 , Bro. Henry McGrath ) , C.P. 1935 . V. Rev. Fr. Paul Mary ( Pakenham ) , C.P. 1857 of Deceased Passionists . to reassess to reassess --- Page 485 --- 0 --- Page 486 --- 1942 43 --- Page 487 --- sciels made no secret of the fact that the extermination of How well that order was carried out may be judged from the with Fascism , for as Dr. Lucey has pointed out " the true particularly in Catholic countries . The Cardinal Archbishop to be a special point in the programme of world revolution , of Seville has categorically stated : " It is an absolutely certain need for such vocational organisation in any scheme of social utterly , so as wholly to do away with the Holy Sacrifice in the scope of these vocational groups . They are not synonymous famous Enceyclical Quadragesimo Anno has insisted upon the ve-witnesses is now being taken for this purpose , so that an authentic record eform . There are many widespread misconceptions regarding revolutionaries was an order to destroy the Catholic priesthood College , for the establishment of vocational groups in industry . The fact that among the instructions received in Spain by the groups . Golden Book . of the mented account of all the priests murdered by Red assessions . The testimony umbers were employed in that particular branch of industry . By emphasising vocational . ere slain in circumstances of the most revolting cruelty . Mr. Knoblaugh , Spanish Clergy . ational group is a democratic institution , and being non-political , can flourish sses , as the delegates would be " nominated on a fifty-fifty basis , one had stence and extend the scope of their activities . Neither are they a menace say remain for all time of a persecution equalled only by those endured by t that out of 35,000 priests in Spain more than 6,000 died as martyrs . Many ue " declares His Eminence , " must never be erased from our memories , but is book , Correspondent in Spain , has chronicles a few such incidents . " V urselves have received authentic testimony that women of the revolution saw the same branch of industry . Equal representation should be given to both for Industry . resenting the employers' federations , the other half the trades unions was whose priests have been murdered by the Reds . onism ; for instead of superseding the unions they actually presuppose their ler any form of government . " They do not constitute a menace to trades sitive Church of the catacombs . " These admirable examples of priestly nust be faithfully transmitted for the edification of our successors in the sacr d primoting the common interests of workers and employers the group-system ally the vocational group unites all those , both employers and workers , enga to private ownership or a veiled form of State capitalism , for they by no me strength in the throat of more than one priest and literally drank their blood . University we add our voice to the eloquent plea of Rev. Dr. Lucey , emmeriorating the manner and date of their death - will be placed in all church al Segura , Archbishop of Seville , is now preparing for publication a the priests was ministry . " Following the example of the early Church , memorial to is as a powerful antidote to the Marxist doctrine of class warfare . " It also ors of the ownership or management of their businesses . Essential- motes the general welfare by a planned economy in the interest of produce Maynooth College , lenn and his ( commemorating the manner and date of their death- owing the example of the early Church , memorial tablets - deprive proprietors of the ownership or management of their businesse heir teeth in the throat of more than one priest and literally drank their blood --- Page 488 --- we now known to have been mainly cases of Catholic ex-soldiers who had sought or a paragraph . The great Encyclicals of Leo XIII and Pius XI show the speech , apportioned some of the blame to selfish employers of Labour , who have Mattered the Church by calling it a great Conservative force , and have then practical concern of the Vicar of Christ for the needs of the dispossessed , the ettlements of the Soviet . The ban upon German pilgrims who wish to attend aging in Russia or in Red Spain . is pressing with ever-greater id the worship of the race should be offered as a worthy substitute for Christi- manifestation of vital Catholic life . The much-mublicised " immorality " trials manifestations of the midsummer madness that has deranged those in charge overcrowded nrisons can only be excelled in outrage by the notorious usual admission to various religious Brotherhoods , but who had been dismissed after stablishment of such vocational groups . But as Dr. Lucas pointedly remarks : he whole history of the Church gives the lie to such a monstrous conversion of asked it to act as a police force whilst they paid out a miserable pittance to Pontiffs reached those for whom they are intended ? And if not - whose fault spell them might , much less apprehend their significance . Not heir workers . His Eminence gave clear warning that that day was past for Catholic schools throughout the Reich . the regimentation of Catholic routn m. so long ago . An American periodical coined the bright slogan : monest accusation levelled against the Church to-day is that it has allied itself for support . And when I speak of the Church I mean not only our clergy : I meaning as " It's Right to be Wrong ! " Perhaps the com- we our people : they build our churches : they occupy our news : our priests some from their sons . ' They look to us for leadership , ' but they look to us to he forthcoming Eucharistic Congress " at Budapest is only one of the milder in Germany . A relentless persecution , not so bloody as that which is the Nazi battalions , the ceasefire and relentless pressure upon any " and every mean the great body of our Catholic lavmen . " . Here is a clarion-call to to which prisoners are subjected in the Nazi State , where the they are unwilling to act on a policy that leads to peace in industry , public down-trodden and the homeless . But have the great lessons of the Supreme vows of religion . It seems incredible that in this twentieth century State-idolater ; to " reaction " I can anyone define " reaction " another slogan ) ) : that it is unity and the worship of God . But incredible or not , it is a fact , are applied with reckless indifference by people who can hardly intensity against the very foundations of Germany's ancient a few months' trial as unworthy or unsuitable , without ever having taken the and consumer alike . The new Constitution of Eire has made provision for the Month some time ago threw a lurid light upon the torture's Christian culture . An American observer , writing in The THERE is no use discussing the fact that things are in a very hard war with the sing and straightforward action . The words " Fascist " and " Common # bulwark of capitalism , that it has shown little sympathy with the workers The initiative must come from the employers and the workers themselves . " It's Intelligent to be Radical ! " which has about as much fens is an age when slogans and catch-cries form a ready' substitute for clear if Cardinal Mundlein . Archbishop of Chicago , in a characteristically frank Tribulation . h-but how can twenty centuries of history be compressed into a sentence editorial notes . The Church . the Worker . of the destimies of Germany . More serious is the progressive closing-down of Germany . a clear lead for future alignment . Will it be acted upon ? ever . " Our place is beside the poor " he said , " behind the working-men . pinion must assert itself and compel them to act in the general good and . 463 . is beside the poor " he said . " behind the working-men . They --- Page 489 --- revolvers , hurled inventive at members of the Right who criticised the Government , Spain can withstand the temptation to reiterate , and that is that the Government itself an enormous subject . but there is one aspect of it which no well-wisher of lumbfounds and saddle the spectator whom circumstances have called to witness machinations of political bandits and charlatans . The army was immediately machine-gun to meet their fate with a serenity , indifference and dignity which in the country . In spite of intense propaganda : in spite of intimidation : and background on which to sketch the present or outline the future . The past is in dastardly enterprise . ' The Cortes was like a bear-garden . Deputies order and decency were swept as by a cyclone out of the lives of millions of citizens . thousand men who first crossed from Africa to something in the region of four few ties with the Valenciano . The Gallego is half a Portuguese ningle with dire poverty : intense heat gives place to petrifying cold : formidable When the army at last intervened it was because it was compelled to assume in spite of the farcical way in which the voting in many centres was conducted and politics and already you are well on the way to understanding the hundred thousand by the end of the first year . So much for the handful of re- once again its traditional and necessary role of rescuing the country from the Young women hesitated to walk abroad unaccompanied : private houses were mountain ranges arise from arid plains : extreme Conservative shares the stage should never be forgotten . It is the best of many good answers with which to refute the grossest and crudest of lies . namely that the responsibility for the war intimate knowledge of Spain . ve to exterminate other . Men advance in the teeth of the remorseless If the future is still undefined , the past and the present are at least open to Only those who lived in Spain between February and July 1936 are compete judge the hideous circumstances of life during those benefited months . " Law . in absulates and detests compromise . Apply these sentiments to religion In General Franco's Spain the assaulted ; gangs of youths hurried through the streets at night bent upon some the New Spain . furtive glances of two years ago is different from the Andaluce as the Celt from the Saxon . ' The Basque has of bitterness be drained ? And what of the future ? Michael Ermon calcitrant officers . writer of this article has an rests upon a few disgruntled officers and monarchists . The war has now been in progress for one year and seven months , and the Right and Centre parties polled 500,000 more votes than the Left . This fact General Franco's territory covers seven-tenths of the Spanish peninsula . His morate is exceedingly high . Food of living has not gone up . The O'Sraniard worthy of the name ever yet did anything her halves . He deals 1961stein , have disappeared and public sic causes of the civil war . ' In Spain there are no gradations . Great riches is cheap and abundant ; the cost The country is now racked by its third civil war . Each side is straining every The race which inhabits the Peninsula is not homogeneous . The Ca with Anarchism , Syndicalism and Communism . the drama of the battlefield . What is the meaning of it all ? When will the cup 190000000 # 00000000 1961 1962-000 The race which inhabits the Peninsula is not to alysis . The past must be mentioned briefly , because without it there is no Only those who lived in Spain between February and I 1907 08 reir assassination , and blasphemy their creed . of bitterness be drained ? And what of the future ? # # THE CORIENCE the drama of the battlefield . What is the meaning of it a reinforced by thousands of volunteers , and grew from a nucleus of ab rowed their assassination , and blasphemy their creed . man ranges arise from and pains ; extreme Conservative shares the stage package the hideous circumstances of life during those benefited months . Law , of the so-called Trente Popular of February , 1936 , did not re --- Page 490 --- Building the New Spain 465 . --- Page 491 --- 466 . --- Page 492 --- sub-different --- Page 493 --- between houses , and a few minutes was firmly recognisable as we crossed les Cloches , " which recalled the gay vided a glare of light ; but for the weirdly ahead with bands of white- we passed through a village with an illuminated clock : a quarter to five . tunes of the stage Corneville ; once the wide bridge over the Seine ; a saw a direction-board : " Corneville gigantic , oil refinery further on pro- at one o'clock on Sunday morning . between rows of trees which stretched most part we seemed to be driving wash round their trunks . Once we Then we found ourselves running whether the brown , the yellow , or the native tickets were the ones required , THE CROSS . we gave up sleep as a bad job , too , and were thankful to step ashore at Dieppe be night to Lisieux . Our coach was in darkness save for the headlights on the announced the purser . After fumbling in our berths and trying to make out 1 sleeping towns and villages : Rouen --- Page 494 --- THE CRYPT of the Basilica , Lisieux . of vitality . The whole is dominated by Roybet's portrait . tremendous affair : it is a little difficult to associate this grandiose magnificence St. Teresa herself might have smiled . but because it gives yet another home to with the young nun going quietly about her convent . Seeing it in this connection complete ; the decoration is yet to be added . The crypt , however , is complete , a number of intimate personal souvenirs of the saint . " These include objects Lord in the Blessed Sacrament she would have been " conten with a pink rash , worn by the child Teresa , her beautiful hair , still looking full All this time a vast tide of pilgrims had been flowing into the town , until The same crowds blocked the approach to the home where Teresa spent her a wide , simple space patterned in soft blue mosaic . " The Basilica itself is a wide all the pilgrimage spots were packed out , and we had to stand in a queue in childhood , so that it was difficult to obtain a clear view of it . A small house , r ; it is a little difficult to associate this grandiose magnificent rough the room beside the Carmel chapel where are display The same crowds blocked the approach to the home who r to pass through the room beside the Carmel chapel where order to pass through the room beside the Carmel chapel where are displayed ein her convent life , her Carmelite habit , a funny little white fr in the Blessed Sacrament she would have been content . 469 --- Page 495 --- THE CROSS . 470 --- Page 496 --- Nobody is asking your opinion , Michael " put in Mrs. Landregan crisply . is to whether anyone was to blame or not . Well , in my opinion - adjust daughter , as she tripped about the room , humming snatches from an ever- case here which reminds me . Is it true what they're saying about you and tell a case where a cow walked into a marsh , and what do you think they did ? " popular song : Just a little dash of Dublin-da-da-da-da-da- knew Aunt Mary wouldn't forget us on St. Patrick's morning . " she cried . You should never believe all you hear , father , " replied the girl , though she Father ! That's grossly unfair ! He's tried most hard to get a suitable job . ' Irish ! ' Bless me life ! I know a couple of Polish Jews that wear the shamrock Dead is always forgetting his Irish descent . " laughed Sheila Landregan , the Served in a cafe with what was believed to be ginger ale . but what was really on a day like this . ' VIN KANNING nd sleep well . but when you mention the word ' work ' he throws a nervous Good gracious ! I never knew there were so many Irish in this district ? Talking of boys . " put in Mr. Landregan , still engrossed in his paper Morning . Miss Landregan , " smiled the postman , as he handed her a small God save us ! " he cried out , for instance . " What do you think of this ! he milk ing . than to his breakfast . Mr. Landregan gave intermittent I suppose you can , " she laughed . Of course , ma'am . Like a spring , dad ? " " Oh I you can't appreciate the difficulties in the labour market since you ughing she returned indoors , and then , with eager fingers , untied the little " Oh I'm't it lovely ! " she flourished a bunch of fresh shamrock . " It Huh ! He's not fond of work . He's one of those chaps who can eat well It's identically the same as sixteen other boxes I've delivered this morning There was a knock at the door . Aushed guilty . breakdown . ' Durkin ? ' Sure . Just stick a piece in my jacket . ' It'm ! ' There's a breach of I found a four-leaf shamrock one day . " of the bog , the brake and the mireland . ' almost tripped over the cat . Don't marry . Darling . I'll get Post ! " veiled Sheila , and she dashed so precipitately for the door that she But we can't go on like this a pity you can't find something more cheerful to read about on St. Patrick's indefinitely . If you thought so cetic acid , a chap in Gingham took ill and died . ' H'm ! And the broadcasts of the news , with a keen eye for the tragic sum of this ? nually that you'll soon " and a box , " I can guess what's in this " The Failure a good job one day . ' NOTING more attention to the newspaper , which was dropped wwwww swiss " We're not in the least interested , " said his wife . " Can you spare me a dear ? ' He's a lazy young scamp ! " parcel . day . ' Bill , I've been praying conti- much about me- box . of Bill . Post ! " veiled Sheila , and she dasl nw . day . ' --- Page 497 --- 472 . --- Page 498 --- 473 . --- Page 499 --- from . The lucky founder drew a winner in an Irish Sweep . Since then Whatever he thought . Milchu worked himself up into a fury . So Patrick done in my class . I'd be the talk and the laughing-stock of the town . ' with the mission to enlighten the pagans as to the story of the Redemption . Well , you know now . And I know you . Bill Durkin . As a special favour his face , and then speak of him despicably behind his back . You call yourself herefore got together in his fortress all his belongings , and then set fire to the place , himself perishing in the flames . I believe it was recorded that his pride For six years . Patrick tended his master's Rocks in the Valley of the Braid , approach , and he was terribly scared of Patrick's power . He must have thought A most interesting story , " yawned Durkin , " but I fail to see where I notorious Fu Manchu , who one time perpetrated diabetic deeds on the cinema Why shouldn't you take orders from him ! When you were in a position to Sheila , darling . the latest , " the story would go , " Bill Durkin's taking orders from one of his He'd just love to humiliate me . I'd always be conscious that he was spying on Good-bye , and good riddance ! " cried the girl and she left him . to pay a visit to his old master . Milchu . But Milchu had been warned of his slave , but you do pretend , don't you , that you'd rather starve to death than Mitchu , " explained the girl gravely , " was an Irish chieftain . I the glorious future ! is ours . But , speaking of the past , that reminds me . This other man but old Lowry I'd gladly humble myself . But he's such a little ferret . Van don't mean to tell me you turned it down ? " cried Sheila , incredulously . me . You don't know him . ' Oh ! don't I ! " cried Sheila , and her dark eyes slashed with indignation . So my Uncle Tim is a ferret , and a spy , and - I don't know what to this Milchu . and then somehow he escaped . St Patrick , in his sixteenth year , was carried off by narauders and sold as a resemble Milchu ? " Oh I my hat ! I didn't know he was your Uncle . ' " Many years later , the then Pope sent Patrick back to Erin as a Bishop , labourers . ' apparently , everything he touches turns to gold . But what do you think he did ? Turkish laughed . " " He actually offered me a job . " " Oh I don't bother about the past . It's gone and can't return . The future Milchu ! ' screen ? " afternoon I ran across a fellow who used to be an unskilled labourer at my of ' Well perhaps , you wouldn't exactly be canassisted by your former - e that Patrick was coming with an army at his back . He's a prosperous business man , and you-you- THE CROSS . I'd sing in the streets before " I'd be a " yes " man to a fellow like " Oh I mv hat ! I didn't know he was your Uncle ! History is always repeating itself , " sighted Sheila . " You're another so . you ordered him about . Now , as it happens , the situation is reverse gentleman ! Huh ! You aren't fit to kick his shoes ! ' Mitchu ! Who on earth was he ? Did he happen to be the ancestor of the 474 . Oh , boloney ! The very idea is utterly revolting ! Humulating ! It isn't He's a prosperous business man , and you-you - " ' But , listen , Sheila darling . " pleaded Durkin , in extermination , " if it were could not endure the thought of being vanished by his former slax was coming for his revenge ! Well , he would deceive him of the pleasure . He With the sole idea of returning good for evil . Patrick set out across country " Oh. boloney ! The very idea is utterly revolting ! Hun vised to offer you a job . You have the audacity to in afternoon I ran across a fellow who used to be an unskilled sole idea of returning good for evil , Patrick set out act he promised to offer you a job . You have the audacity to insult him to irkin laughed . " " He actually offered me a job . " ordered him about . Now , as it happens , the situation submit to the orders of a man whom you were formerly able to mal --- Page 500 --- empty of life . their creative impulse expired . is of the building abbots , with which like a mountain-top , remote and That last and lovely triumph aloof , lifted above the world and # 1961-0008000800080008000000000000 1961-00090000000000000000000000000000000000000 HelpLearn to establish a " wide-expression # 19611960s,000s # # # # 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 501 --- Reprinted from The Observer ( London ) by kind permission . Moral Sense before Intelligence Man the Unknown . himself to such necessity by an effort of his own will . 000000000000 00000000 suppressed .00000000 should realize the necessity of selecting the right and avoiding the wrong , of submitting the whole social structure slowly commences to crumble away . DR. Alexen " # # more important than intelligence . When it disappears from a vities a far higher place , than intellectual ones . The men' honoured by her above all in order to keep his mental and organic balance , man must impose upon himself an inner power and morality are very closely related . The State can thrust legality upon people by force . But not moralit The Catholic Church , in its deep understanding of human psychology . he in thrust legality upon people by force . But not morality . Everyo lic Church , in its deep understanding of human psychology , has given to moral activities a far higher place , than intellectual ones . The men" honours others , are neither the leaders of nations , the men of science , nor the of the new city , we fully understand the practice e new city , we fully understand the practical necessity of moral sense . 476 . --- Page 502 --- without comment . eproduce Mr. Jackman's eloquent . unique honour , the Cross will be added Navarre . In acknowledgment of this one of special significance since this was the to the shield of the Province in future . of the event from Pampeluna : which subsequently changed the whole course HERE is an account of the celebration against the ancient ramparts of the citadel , tion in Spain-upon the Province of en masse under his leadership , and which first visit of General Franco to Navarre , the of his life and led to the founding of the this Province , and the Cross will be added immediately threw into active service more the highest military decoration in Spain-on assembled for the Mass . The occasion was Province that was the first to place itself A crucifix , fifty-nine feet high , was raised above the monumental altar which stands Fernando the highest military decora- " General Francisco Franco has conferred The cross in Navarre . And weekly raised his eyes : than 30,000 men under the leadership of the fended . It was there he received the wounds Society of Jesus . About 25,000 people were points of view . pointed and pithy verse . Dear reader asm and faith " as good Spaniards , ' and their lost his life in a ' plane crash . In addressing the people of Navarre , " For a mansion in the skies ! late General Mola . Franco's ' right arm , ' who eneral Franco paid homage to their enthusiasm erred the Cross with Laurels of San to its escutcheon . is this you ? General Francisco Franco has con- Absolutely without comment we He put a penny in the plate One week's rent had been duly paid which , in 1521 . St. Ienatius of Lovola de- Two opposite points of view are re Cross with Laurels of San Fernando- greatness as Catholics " . " # # --- Page 503 --- interruption for more than 280 years . and has been held in a London church without known , should be preached every year . It Writers , established under the patron- employers , as such , and all Catholics of his life to a prayer for his deliberance when Strange sermons . lion sermon " and the " storm sermon . ' for Catholic employers . Birmingham : ' To our circle of friends , From the Belfast Telegraph comes prominent U.S. Catholic periodical . for its delivery the preacher receives E1 , the he was confronted by a lion in the Arabian age of St. Francis de Sales , ' Light , corollary to the " Guild of Catholic employers who pay just wages . All Catholic Guild of Catholic printers as a fitting the following remarks of the Archbishop of to perpetuate the deliverance of Joseph Protestant , of course known as the preached yearly in another London church this account of two strange sermons - mingham , when he advocated a list of Catholic frank . Catholic way . It is another reminder Supporting the suggestion for a nected with the stage and screen , and that parish and for church improvements . and clerk 2s . 6d. , and the sexton is . hands out some straight talk to Catholic publicly identify themselves with the efforts fellow-workers and business acquaintances we position and power in the world , should desert , vowed to dedicate the profits of a know we are Catholics , and they watch to all , it isn't necessary . Entertainment never requested that the ' lion sermon , ' as it is Taylor , a Paternoster Row bookseller , from circle we have more influence than the Holy Father himself ' . ' Lord Mayor in 1647 , believing that he owed line of dialogue that would offend him . After often represent the Church , " because they that hundreds of our faith are vitally con- their presence there can be a powerful factor justice . All Catholic employers should heed in public psychology and morals . ' see whether we behave differently from any We are now waiting for some indication He bequesthed E200 to the poor of the friend and a severe critic . I'd never read a employers : Another veteran is the ' storm sermon , ' to the invitation of the Archbishop of Bir- It is rather refreshing to see a popular idol expressing himself to " the world " in such a other business-man or worker . Within that that are being made by others to apply the need be off colour . ' caravan journey to the church . that Catholic employers intend to respond principal of the Papal encyclicals on social A London merchant , Sir John Gayer , --- Page 504 --- 1907 --- Page 505 --- comes to the Holy City , from some far-off village they started out , and , town and , home , businesses and farms were left to look after themselves . It might be only once in a lifetime that a man might be present at a Jubilee . So off to If the City of Rome was ever invaded . It was in 1600 . And yet all found a roof on horseback , accompany him ; and when the Pope has washed the feet of the who stayed at the Palace during the Jubilee year . And you could see him again and St. Philip for his spiritual director . After a time in the Court of the Duke at the Hospital of the Pellegrini and think " again of Peter explaining that " He poor pilgrims , it is the Cardinals who dry them . One thinks then of Christ and of Ferrara , where his lectures delighted learned audiences , the Holy Father , former is thirty years old , small , pack-marked , insignificant-looking , and yet , he great friend of St. Philip , had , literally , to be stripped of his worn , thread in power , second only to the Holy Father . San Giorgio is older , serious , a by town , their numbers grew . Every town , city and village saw more and more City of the Seven Hills . In St. Philip's hospital there were 200,000 , and in other hospitals were lodged close on half a million . More came every day , some thus formed a bed . Yet men point fingers of scorn and talk of luxuries . ' No to shelter them and there was no shortage of food for that vast multitude : the came to Rome in disguise as an ordinary pilgrim . Only word got to the Pope , and the Cardinal was made to take up his residence in the Vatican . One may feared their strength . their means , might not be sufficient for the journey . But became a priest , a Canon of St. Peter's , and later a Cardinal . And no in the Palace was more humble than the Cardinal whose father had once sold bining in the pilgrimage . Now Rome is only a few miles away . Some had before him and surrounded by the famous Swiss Guard . The Cardinals , also Saint of the venitents and of the Confessional . In the Palace of the Borgia , cassock before he would put on the robes of a Cardinal . And when he was told the Spanish hospital 10,000 , the Portuguese 4,000, and 3,000 in Geno a peasant in Abruzzi , left his village , left his family in Rome , and went off nire houses for themselves . Clement would often visit them , the 4,000 ecclesiastics in hands of 100, of 1,000, or of a dozen . The French hospital housed 12 who washed His feet with her tears , and ever since has remained the patron You would see him on a Sunday when he visited the four Basilicas . The Truchses , who paid for his education . ' He had a saintly woman for his with him two iron trestles . A board-placed on them did for a mattress , and among them went the Holy Father , Pope Clement VIII . Another member of the Sacred College is Cardinal Antoniano . His father , And there is Cardinal Andrea of Austria , son of Ferdinand the First . He carriage in Rome is more simple , is plainer and less adorned than that of and His Mother and the other Mary were with Him . Peter . And yet . Christ , the Lamb of God , died like a thief , and none save wool in the Abruzzi village . people make war and kneel for his blessing as he rides by with his Cross-bearer he Pope has 'ledged those Bishops and dignitaries who had not the means " to o live in the Vatican , he reluctantly agreed . And from the Oratory he brought a pilgrimage to the Holy Land . The son attracted the attention of Cardinal City were Clement's two nephews . Cardinal's Aldobrandini and San Giorgio Among those in the Sacred College who accompanied the Pope through the tatives of every country , the children , the family of the Church ; and when the Master washed the feet of the Apostles . Or of Mary Magdalene undreds and thousands tramping up mountain and down valley to the never wash the feet of His servant , such a thing was impossible , said ins IV , appointed him secretary of St. Charles Borromeo . ' After , he an a lesson from the humility of the wearers of the Purple . Baronius representatives of every country , the children , the family of s , and is becoming as powerful as his cousin assive into the Vatican , he reluctantly agreed at a traditionalist the Oratory the brought in bands of 100, of 1,000 , or of a dozen . The French hospital housed 12 " washed His feet with her than # # WIN # WIN # WEST Mary Magdalene 1940s ago a pilgrimage to the Holy Land . The son attracted the attention of Cardinal he Pope has lodged those Bishops and dignitaries who had not the means to a pilgrimage to the Holy Land . The son attracted the attention of Cardinal --- Page 506 --- 481 . --- Page 507 --- Jesu Bassio --- Page 508 --- names of deceased . V. Rev. Arthur. Toner , P.P. , , ' Mother M. , fly , Dr. Gerald Tierney , Michael Donoghue , Mary Musgrave , John Joseph Tu id Tierney , Michael Donoghue , Mary Musgrave , John Joseph Tuite , Maria Sr THE sacred passion . --- Page 509 --- beautiful spot , and must always have been . Standing upon a promontory , its Keever of the Romanian Royal Pictures , the painting was received at Victoria even years , and his finest creations here saw the light . Just how much of the whose story is surely one of the most curious in the whole romantic history of his original name . by signing it to many of his pictures . But when he settled he world would never have heard of him . He took great pride in immortalising house now standing was inhabited by the painter is difficult to say . But it is a been lent by its owner , the King of Romania , for an exhibition of seventeenth been passed over with something of a sense of pity . " Now it is highly rated by reputation for wit and learning : as a sculptor or an architect he would have left the school of Titian . so that his family was probably one of those which had taken only recently been shown to the world . Accompanied as far as Paris by the House , where it formed one of the chief sources of attraction at the exhibition rare example of the artist's work , and its value is said to run well into six figures We may well believe that if Domenico Theotocopulos had kept his family name of El Greco is the most interesting house in Toledo . Here he dwell for thirty- as Mr. Jan Gordon noted in The Observer , that marvellous El Greco " would have remembers him , and great he is , if only for one picture which he painted " The Art . His very name . El Greco , marks him for the unique artist that he certainly refuge under the shadow of St. Mark's , in Venice , after the fall of Constantinople . have possessed considerable legal skill . It is as a great painter that the world best Francis Dickie . was . Film stars and actors know the importance of a good professional name Burial of the Count of Orgaz , " a masterpiece of Castilian art , and one great garden , where countless roses bloom , looks away to the low mountains in onnoisseurs and critics alike . The incident has stimulated interest in the artist work of art . the famous " Adoration of the Shenherds " by Rl Green , the distance . The underground part of the house is perhaps the most interesting Station . London , by a special guard of police , who escorted it to Burlington entry art in London . The painting , which measures 14 feet by 6 feet , is a With the possible exception of the house in which Cervantes lived , the home down at Toledo in 1577 his neighbours found it too much trouble to recall such thirty , and there most of his life was spent . The world at large looks upon him and his Art . He was born in the island of Candia in 1548 , but he came to Toledo at the Like many great artists . his was a many-sided genius . He had a well-founded enduring fame ; whilst he is also said to have written books on Geometry , and to his lucid intervals . Although this Greek , " the name by which he is now known to posteriority . a volleyballabic mouthful and simplified matters by calling him El Greco . " the best pictures were painted only in as one of the Spanish painters . Very little can be told about El Greco . ' There is a tradition that he studied in is an over-statement , it hints at attention of the curious who were intrigued by the challenging statement pictures of all time . fashion in the artistic world is a very curious thing . Not so very long ago . reason and delirium : one whose the tragedy of his life . 0009999000000 # 00000000 an artist who alternated between police Guard for a Picture . " It was not a " movie " however , but a A "usual headline in the press a couple of months ago attracted the Originally in the collection of King Louis Philove of France , the picture he portion . ' Here lived the dark Marquess of Villena , who is said to have practised El Greco . 1907 1910 # El Greco has been described as --- Page 510 --- El Greco and his art --- Page 511 --- 486 . --- Page 512 --- 487 " The burial of the count of ORGAZ . " maladive qui trahissent to grand peintre et le feu de genie Master . The acknowledged masterpiece of El Greco . is truly a masterpiece : it alone would be sufficient to establish El Greco as a distaining all niceties of style or refinements of detail . drawing the brush higher # # Frank peintre ... . dans tout cela regnet une inergie BI Greco seems to have been typical of the artistic type so often caricatured ungainly Goliath of Gath or vanquished graunt of romance . " For all that As a portrait painter , El Greco might also have gained great prominence . In hit off his mannerism and his style than the witty M. Theophile Gautier , dwarfs the remainder of the heavenly host , and might well be mistaken for " some ively and entertaining Voyage en Espagne says of him : " Pour Jenner is sa peinture l'accarence d'etre fairec une fiction . He would engage in work with furious energy , for the most part cross " my traversent les ombres comme des lumes de sabre : tout te ga et la des coups de brasse d'une betulance et d' maladive qui trahissent le grand peintre et le feu de genie r across the canvas with all the frenzy of genius . No one has better s to --- Page 513 --- 488 --- Page 514 --- Pray well , that God may hear without delay . Who else for all our ills can health supply ? Nor help you , when distresses on you weigh . Pray ye for Peace , true found of happiness . Pran thou for Peace , thou gentle Maid Marie . Whose fell confusion settech all away . Pray ye , my lords , who wield your seventy , They reach high state , so cumningly they lie . Ye honest merchants , struggle as ye may , Nor find safe passage for your business . Priez Pour Paix By war : " for then ye cannot sell nor buy , To turn on us . His folk , a pitying eve . Which feeble rulers can no more away , Pray ye for Peace , true found of happiness . And all is in confusion far and night . And all we gentle knights of chivalry . Summon all Saints , of the great charity . Pray , all we nations suffering tyranny , When these do both despair you and defy ? Villains on your nobility do prey , Do thou before Him our petition lay : Nor can protect you , as their charge should be . When in the wars both prayer and study fly , As yet yourselves may every day descru . See how your laden back is piled more high And convents are " destroyed without redress ? Prau Him . Who did consent for us to die . Pray thou for " Peace , true front of happiness . How shall be then God's service duty say . That they to try Almighty Son may pray . Last ye the word of Holy Church deny , To free us soon from all this bitterness . For their ill deeds compelling you to pay . Ye who in learning have the mastery How shall we use your wealth the poor to bless , So many a deadly perit ye espy . Pray ye , O bishops , men of sanctity : Pray ye for Peace , true found of happiness . And from His ransomed Danish war's distress . Ye monks , spend not in idle dream the day ; Praying the Lord of earth and sea and sky To God Almighty now for help we cry , ad the lines appeared in the Church Times , London : Pran are for Peace . true point of happiness . allade written by Charles d'Orleans when a prisoner in England riate for the present troubled times . is translated from the envoi . ter the battle of Agincourt . The translator is B. C. Boulter Kings , dukes , counts , barons , in your fine array , Queen of the Heavens that over earth last away ; his beautiful and tender prayer for peace , particularly approx --- Page 515 --- vonderful fight of steps which the guide-books call the Scala di Trinita , but crimson sank . Whilst we lingered to admire the glories of the Spanish Steps . A. N. WrightSON which is better known as the Spanish Steps . Being a stranger . I was in difficulties to the Pincian Hill for a breath of fresh air after lectures at the crowded and that I felt I had known him for years . ' Meanwhile , his companions were taking Well ! " he replied , after a little thought , " it runs like this : " John Ke of God . Yet he was only an Irish boy , albeit graceful and manly in the and having asked the way in my best Italian , a solid carabineer nodded his lead and replied sententiously : " Sir. Signore . " and walked away . towers , now mouldering and desolate , which formed the circuit of Rome-an Well I am not sure that I can remember the massacre " I replied January , I was able to enjoy the glories of the soft Roman sunset . He Piazza di. Spagna , near the house where Keats died . Although it was CAN see him now as if it but happened yesterday . I was standing in the steered in the golden glamour of an Italian winter sunset , suddenly an idea was one of a company of young ecclesiastical students who were on their was open space among the ruins , covered in winter with violets and daisies . It was buried in the romantic and lonely cemetery under the massy walls and First turn on the right when you come to the top of the Steps , sir , " replied Surely you must recall the Golden Ladder of Jacob's Vision ? ' to Heaven . ' him as steadfast as a mediaeval knight alliance with enthusiasm for the chings emarked that the poet had indeed chosen beautiful surroundings for his death and last resting-place . seemed to cross his mind . to the Via Sistina . sweet a place ' . That old abhemist the sun , now setting behind the vast dome of St. Peter's , " You I " answered the former student smiling at me in such a friendly fashion The vision of the Golden Ladder searched my memory for the text which soon came to my lips ... ... The Golden " Of course it is exactly like it , now that you mention it . " I ventured , and pointed out the scene to his companions . ' he asked . Don't you think that the Steps remind you of a story from the Bible ! " Do you remember what Shelley wrote about it in his ' Adonais ' ? " " It is a glorious view . " I said , after thanking him . " I am sure that tock of me , but I was anxious to prolong the conversation with the youth . resque folds of a black cloak , which covered a violet soutane sirded by a oppressed into # I was delighted to hear my own language , and drew near to inquire the way nust have had some solace here for all his troubles . ' kept dancing in my memory : st have had some solace here for all troubles . " a friendly as walked back to my hotel I was surprised to find how lonely I felt . tilated Gregorian University . They had arrived at the foot of that ung Levite , evidently pleased at being of service to a had found the witchcraft of the Eternal City irresistible , but as I t make one in love with death to think that one should be buried in so Oh isn't it beautiful , " said a clear young voice , and one of the studer I watched the young student as he repeated the immortal lines , and I fancied Ladder " And he I was but a tourist , a stranger who dreamed , and behold a ladder set up on the earth , and the top of it reached 1907 1907 the young Levite . evidently pleased at being of service to a fellow-con aw course it is exactly like it , now that you mention it , " adly-ventilated Gregarian University . They had arrived at the foot of that --- Page 516 --- THE GOLDEN LADDER --- Page 517 --- cottage , and in the porch there is an opening through which food is passed . Our Stations of the Cross . At the back there is a kind of lumber room holding the the saint had five cells and an oratory built . The cells have increased to twenty , two Campanile the rich-toned bells , heard for miles around , often call the her all built on the original pattern , and some of the first five restored , still stand . guide showed us inside his own cell . ' There is a big room , one side of which is of wood-forms a bunk-like recess for the hermit's bed . Over the wood is a hard straw mattress and a couple of blankets . The hermits sleep in their white hermit's gardening tools and a supply of firewood . ' There is real need of a fire had the cottages are fitted with running water " and electric light . " In front of each cell there is a little garden in which the hermit grows vegetables and flowers . decorted in which the hermits gather for Mass and Divine Office . ' From the It was interesting to learn that one of the cells . No. 13 . Oella de' Medic were planted by the hermits of years gone by . Perpetual silence reigns there Medici , who , to satisfy her feminine curiosity , dressed as a man and visited the ummer , because of the altitude , the air is always cool and bracing . We noted hermitage , thus violating the Enclosure and incurring the penalty of excommuni- Our hermit , the subject of many questions . first showed us the cells . ' There and books ranged on shelves all round the desk . The other part - an above made habits . Another room formed an oratory , complete with , altar and even the summit of the mountain : all round are magnificent peaks , and nine forests which are twenty of them . all alike , each walled off from the others , in parallel rows of in a neatly laid-out village . Each cell is a rectangular , one-storied , self broken only by the murmur of trees and streams , and the bell that so often calls to the choir stalls in the snowstorms of the winter nights . They saw office at the original canonical hours , and thus their day is much broken up . isiting the ancient Eremo of Camaldoli . in Tuscany , not many miles who received this mountain as a gift from Count Maldo . As far back as 1012 The hermits lead an austere life : they do not eat meat , and they sleep little along the paths , and cabbage are side by side with dahlias . At the end of the little " village " there is a chapel in which , catacomb fashion here we are , in the year 1937 , talking to a real live hermit . We were the monks are buried in niches in the walls . There we were shown the incorrupt Anthony Dempsey I these gardens are pretty cultivated : strawberries make inviting borders , We next visited the cell of St. Rommald the founder of the Camaldolese monks to prayer . rising each night for midnight office . We pictured them walking from their sell tion . ' Her atonement consisted in having this cell built . five , with a main " street " down the centre . One gets the impression of being body of one of the Blessed of the Order . wwwwwwwwwww .000 # E had thought that hermits and rechuses were a thing of the past . but the bell that so often calls to prayer . only by the murmur of trees and in 1543 as a result of a penance imposed by Leo X on Princess Maria de' hermits still at Camaldoli . Perpe- total silence retains there . broken Thermits . lace of the oratory there is now a beautiful church-biz , baroque , and rich entirely to the past . for there are winter time , for the heritage is often covered with heavy snows . Even I ed into two parts - one a study , small and neat , with a window , a desk , in Florence , and over 3,000 feet above sea-level . The heritage is near the Ilermans www revows00 divided into two parts-one a study , small and neat , with a window , a desk and books ranged on shelves all round the desk . The other part - an above made a hard straw mattress and a couple of blankets . The hermits sleep in their white 1907 08 09 1907 08 09 until of the mountain : all round are married with --- Page 518 --- the first of a strong to establish 1930s . Categories Commissions completed in 187818781878 establishments in the United States . The 0 States a buchauer was born in August THE FINDY SINGHAMARDS What links hereRelated changes from the United States . Inaugurated into 1940s , What links hereRelated changesUpload fileSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationCite this 1961 62m. www must be written to pursue a number of establishments . 1961 62m. 1961 62m. 1961 1957 1961 62 . Constrances . --- Page 519 --- kindly , and no one need know your past nor throw it in your face : also you will hrew a log on the blaze , over which a kettle was singing its way to boiling point . adio music . No one had hinted anything , but with the civility of the people alling yourself a Catholic , you seem to me to be a victim of circumstances , and there is much good in you . You say your parents , whom you don't remember . Anyway , no matter what Father Grove's opinion of him might be , a jailbird has to chance in ordinary life , he must . His record seemed to float on the air like sure . He was slowly retracting his steps to the village , when a light suddenly rere Irish ! Well in God's name , go to where your parents came from-in fact to imprisonment for " robbery with violence " would have to remain in jail to any part of Ireland . Times are bad , but there you may find work on the land , by was poor and from one placed as she could not ask long credit ut his small stock of money was running out , and how was he to exist ! His land- another two years . So he had no object in returning to England at present . interested in his movements , and work on the land seemed a myth . Farmers were was a coolness . " Civil and strange " that was the way to describe them . had his last fungal meal at one o'clock . Now it was close on seven , he adressed to him when leaving , by the prison chaplain . there be free from the bad influence which has used your loyal nature for selfish " Mind if I step in from the L. DALY road in a patch of garden . You're welcome ! " the owner of the cottage replied . easily . It You might as well have a cup of try as you're here , " he pursued . " I Kellacan stepped up to the door . Well he had taken Father Grove's advice , the rail and boat ticket he had The owner of the cottage , an elderly man , turned from the lamp upon the No one had ever heard of the name he bore . The Civic Guards seemed received from a friend interested in helping " down and outs , " and now he was Kellagan entered and drew the stool to the fire as invited , while the other S he strolled aimlessly along the winding road leading out from Rathdrenna was a crisis for Kellagan . cut , rudely face inward . and acting on a sudden whim , ough the little gateway and up to the half-door . known English " rest-house " for criminals , kept pondering the words shower ? " he asked agreeably . amed from the window of a nearby cottage standing a little way back from the " Joe Kellagan , stubborn as you are , and putting aside your religion while to the open country . Joseph Kellagan . late of Mandleton Jail . that well- 000000000000 #000000000000 tis only a sprinkle , ' His cool enough with it . " ' You're welcome . ' he replied easily . " pull up the stool to the fire , for learning the end of his second week in Rathdrenna . vtel-shelf with which he had been busy , and glanced over his shoulder . It had begun to rain lightly , Mind if I step in from the shower ? " he asked agreeably , leaning his clean- It had begun to rain lightly , and acting on a sudden whim Kellagan stepped re you have shown on the farm a bent in that direction . The Irish are 1907 1807 ends . " ally provided , and a little money to go on with , which the good priest had ring the end of his second week in Rathdrence's Guards seemed and foster-brother , Jimmy Sidley , with whom he had been sentenced i extra hands , being unable to pay them through depressed times . fly he realised that it was almost dark and that he was hungry , having # Candle . Red . s only a sprinkle , ' His cool ' enough with it . ' candle . ith which he had been busy , and glanced over his shot " It had begun to rain lightly , and acting on a such --- Page 520 --- then he was dying she thought it better I didn't go to Catholic schools or churches , as there was a ' something ' about that religion not for my good , may be have everything before you , for I'll be inside a bit , as Mrs. Doyne is lady , they say . stranger brought me up . She was very good to me , was mother Sidney , but she's soon after each other . father first , then mother , when I was not quite four . A ead a long while now , so I've no one except her son , a fine fellow , Jimmy or half-English themselves . But then you'd have to give a good reference . Mrs. s scarce , unless you have a special gift for car driving or the like . Some of the cutting thick slices of bread , and making the tea in a large brown teapot and Well , I'm a sort of Catholic myself . Father Grove , the priest I told you bit wild maybe . He's away now , seems like my real brother to me , poor Jim . here from England to see if I could find any relatives of my own name - Kellavan When he returned Kellagan was standing up to go . work now . In another place I had a lot to do with farm-horses and farm- ink who . Would it be any harm to ask what part of the world you come from ? ' her one time the less said about that the better . Though he became a Catholic A priest's letter wouldn't be any use with Mrs. O'Callaghan-Barr , said that though my mother told her I was baptised a Catholic , ' my father told slipped into the church on your way through the village and hit a candle for her Her own people were bigoted . it is said , being of pervert stock ; but her husband ' The first time I saw you pass by here , you minded me of someone ; I can't table urged Kellagan to eat and drink . ig people about like Englishmen around these jobs , most of them being English There's not another of the name for ten miles around . but yours is out and out I've eaten a lot-von are a good sort , and I'm just twenty . I wish setting it beside the hearth to keep hot . " I must take in a com to herself . " he went on . " and let you help holding his hands to the blaze . an responded , apparently preoccupied with preparations for the evening meal . e Colonel he's dead the poor man had a great heart for everybody . A priest over there will give me a reference any time ! " In-n-Barn Maltaghan-Barr might give you a job about horses , but she's a very peculiar uck for the same man . He went broke-only for that I needn't be looking for is well for you to be young and know nothing of the likes ' " So you're leaving me ? " the old man said . " I'm sorry you have to a terrible lot at your age . " ange . I never heard the name ' Kellagan ' before ' when yourself " No harm whatever , " replied the other , and after a pause said : " I came I forget once in a way . That's all the religion I've got . " I drove a motor-van for a greengrocer for a year , before that I wheeled Are you looking for work ? Because if so you might as well give up . Work You're not more than nineteen or twenty , I'm sure - you should be eating " Maybe that same will bring you right yet , " Mat Boyne was saying , when his so soon . ' Herself inside , that heard us talking , and she'd take it kindly if folk around here were like you ! trange . I never heard the name ' Kellagan ' before . ' You look a fine hearty lad , without a care-but looks are deceitful , " the making it in a minute , for the woman of the house is laid up with rheumatics be taught me to say ' God bless me ' every night and morning , and I do , except about , wanted to teach me all about it , but I wouldn't agree , for mother Sidley A priest over there will give me a reference any time . ' or meals on account of the pains . " Presently he returned , and as he sat at the called from the inner room , and he hurried to the bedroom door red candle . " an asks in the mind can be pretty bad at any age , " smiled Kellagan rue I my father and mother were from about Rathdrenna . They died very 495 Dayne is my name , " observed the old man pouring out tea for his guest So you're leaving me ? " the old man said . " I'm sorry --- Page 521 --- 496 . --- Page 522 --- mother . She heard he had become a Catholic before he died a few years later . and you have your mother's eyes - I well remember poor Mary Doyne . Now , he wants me to ask you whether you will go away and get a training and education nitable to the future master of Annavale , or whether you would prefer to settle front and his man " Mike " to get in to the back of the car , and presently they same " Kellagan " ( by which some English people mean " Callaghan ' , at least of mine was doing a bit of burying one night ( I admit I didn't know what he was whom she lodged to some other part of England and was lost sight of . Mrs. Barr voice to the lad beside him as they moved down the avenue . " His father cast him In that time , being in great need he wished to keep secret that you had been all right-just what I'd like . But I've been failed-telling you straight . A the owner of the place , when I gave the chap one on the law and knocked him . reabouts on a farm , with an income to secure you against losses . In the latter in old Georgian mansion from which servants came hurrying out . Joe helped aptised a Catholic . ' After his death your mother moved with the woman with the lady whose bedside he had just left . have a claim to some of what my father ought to have had , so I'll take the farm until after her death . She feels that it is only right you should have some get no work and his health was failing . She sent money and said his father hoped off for marrying old Mat Dovne's pretty daughter . Marv. They lived in London in and hold this cushion back of the lady's shoulder . That's all right , now Mrs. in great poverty . When you were born he wrote to his sister for helm - he could at Annavale , the residence of the injured lady , but in that space , short as it a bahn of Joe Kellagan's life-story , with the exception of the incidents The police came along and we were arrested , so I got mixed up in " robbery with which led to his imprisonment . Barr , I'll have you home and in bed in no time . " her on her bed . now you Mike , come here - lift the lady carefully - while I spread the ring at the to my house and let me know your decision if e would bring you up a Protestant . ' After that she heard no more from her rwin brother who died in England many years ago . " Dr. Crehan said in a low can came from Mrs. Barr's kitchen , he ordered Kellagan to sit beside him in Dr. Crehan was as good as his word , in less than twelve minutes he had arrived Presently they passed through the great ones and soon were in sight of provision for your future , being her brother's child . " To-morrow you will come It was long before the doctor arrived downstairs , and when he did , and his elighted at the prospect , he hoped , of getting work . turn out a toll-don't want to , nor to be related to the good lady . It moved off , the doctor driving slowly , for he had much to say to Joe on behalf of relation ! from me . ' As he was leaving the room Mrs. O'Callaghan-Barr called him back . Mrs. O'Callaghan-Barr has come to the conclusion that you are the son of Wait downstairs for the doctor , " she said . " In a day or two you shall hear arm with an abrasion or two on the face are a mere nothing ! Now young lad , " Thank you lady . Good night , having you will soon be right . " Joe said , at , I only came on the scene ) and he was getting the worst of it in a sc red candle . you resemble herself and your father , and so you do , but better-looking , ary , I'll have you home and in bed in no time . ' to carry in their mistress , and also with the assistance of her elderly maid to place must promise to keep your relationship with her secret , and retain the will tell run now doctor . Interrupted Kellagan . " I never expected to my car . Yes , of course along the door - no other way . Boy , you get Jallaghan-Barr had by close and rapid questioning learned all there was violence " and did time for it . Just as well a grand lady didn't have me for a 497 back of my car . Yes of course along the door - so other way . But you get into that time , being had been held to keep secret that you had been an came from Mrs. Barr's kitchen , he ordered Kellagan to sit beside him in whose bed # health to the conclusion that you are the son of --- Page 523 --- 498 --- Page 524 --- Scientist . Rails Renewal of Catholic Energy most lowly as well as the most gifted . ' but she is more alive than ever . ' 0009999000 00000000 at the Congress of the Catholic Students' Federation . unumerous and so active are but a manifestation of that renewal of be proud to belong to the Church which is so denied on foot on the parvis of her temples , fall to their knees and keep in the darkest shadows and who have come back from long journeys , as soon as they set ciously attacked , the object of so much understand and violent ... in the course of His terrestrial sojourn - the truth will be restored to all our brothers , " Writers and thinkers among the greatest , poets among the priest , artists among the most exalted , and scientists among the boldest bow their heads to her in humble salutation , and then the truth which men who did not realise what they were doing have torn away from This advice was given by Mr. Pierre Bernier , president of the French Geological Society , which men who did not realise what they were doing have torn away for ientist : " and some of them who have found their paths by feeling also they appear quite natural ; to-morrow they will set a rule for the word e masses of the people , from the workers , from those who ich is so touching to all humanity . Thirty years ago they would have be eagle , from the workers , from the poor , from those whom Christ most low the famous scientist : " and some of them who have found their paths 'd then the truth which men who did not realise what they were doing he stay , and her lips the continuous manner of psalms and hyms . " in the midst of insults removed indefaticable vue : iously attacked , the object of so much understand and violen . mtimes her war in the midst of insults unmoved , indefatigable , " " Your groups so numerous and so active are but a manifestation of that renewal of be darkest shadows and who have come back from long journeys , as ps the continuous murmur of psalms and hymns . www new www man - --- Page 525 --- magazines many of which came back heard of her unexpected bit of good had one book to her credit . but it had like homing pigeons : she wrote up sing literature in fact , was glad of France and had always been friends . Rosamund had chosen the thorny path anything to keep the pot boiling . She girls had been at school together in Teresa Enright was quite different . her painted toe-nails making a red fortune . She had got into a rather had been returned just before she splash in the latest fashion in ' sandals . own living when school-days were over . religion above everything else . " She just because I have cocktails sometimes . She was a good Catholic , putting her silly set of would-be intellectuals , and and was reserved in manner . The two Have they raised your screw or has say . You think my parties wicked angle , her slim legs clad in silken hose . Not that Teresa Enright was plain- easily led . buy a special cake for a sick friend . " ever since . Both had to earn their extent undermined her character . She I see . Well what about to-night ? of literature ; she wrote stories for stood looking after her could hardly was not strong-willed and could be not been a success , and her last effort interviews , " even did some adverti- You will come - won't you ? ' hour and do you lunch at Mitchell's ? fortune also smiled on you ? ' " Oh . I know what you are going to far from it . But she dressed quietly I would call that a fortune-and her intercourse with them had to some would call a fortune - not like winning Thanks . And now what are you A greater contrast to the girl who frock , her hat put on at the perfect looking after the flying figure . Very You little saint . But do come to-night often felt sorry for Rosamund , who ' Neither ! It is my lunch hour , but doing here ? Isn't this your lunch Well . perhaps it's hardly what you CHAPTER III-Rosemund gives a Party . two hundred a year - or a little more . " the Sweep . But I will have about mund- I do not lunch here . I am going in to lovely was Rosamind as she raced down Grafton Street in her pretty a good one ! Congrats . Rosamund ! " there's a dear ! ' I've come in for a fortune and must celebrate ! ' Oh . Rosamund ! ' Are you in earnest ? " The Faith of Rosamund - I don't know . You see , Rosa- I'm giving a party to-night - will you come along and join the crowd ? Do- have been found . " Very well ! " Teresa Enright stood for a moment must for this once . " any hour after . Cheerio till then ! ' annie . ' That's right ! ' Eight o'clock - or Oh , Rosamund , is it you ? How Rushing round as usual , my dear . are you ? ' nearly collided with a quietly-dressed Hello , Teresa ! Smithson . girl who was just going in . --- Page 526 --- decidedly short , while their lips , finger- with the fumes of alcohol , met Teresa looked as if they had been flung at big Georgian house in one of the old in rather careless fashion . Their clothes mund's flat , situated at the top of a on the threshold , as she stood there , shades of scarlet . Many of the girls and stayed until after eight o'clock . nails and toe-nails were all of varying had bare legs and feet . delayed her so much that it was just and stood at the door for a moment to make her welcome . But the visitor city squares . Sounds of laughter and them were young and all were dressed hesitating slightly . Rosamund ran singing assailed her ears as she entered them : the men wore their hair rather to come and see her , and now wished nine o'clock when she reached Rosa- I so happened that an acquaintance ment , as she had often asked this girl called " to see Teresa that evening forward in her impulsive way . A good many were there , most of gazing at the scene within . of eyes were fastened on her then , long and the women wore theirs She did not like to plead an appoint- A dense cloud of smoke , combined she cried . To Teresa's embarrassment , a score Oh , it's the little saint at last ! ' and one young man , in rather a thick --- Page 527 --- wipe the dust of the place from her feet He is the third person of the earthly Teresa shook her head decidedly . man more loved by Jesus and Mary But he spoke to the empty air . Yes it is called Rose Cottage . and I at her more closely " and read the He is the guardian of chastity and reproach the pity in her expression , now-who will come this week-end ? Teresa had gone , speeding swiftly down the interior life . St. Teresa have her annoyed either . Come on , for ever . Out in the pure air , away than any other creature . St. Isidore Catholic Church . of God . Little Office of St. Joseph . Christ's Mother . St. Jerome . Desmond was speaking , and the next moment her face clouded . she is a dear old fossil , and I won't sighed with relief . But the next He is the leader of the great process . Family . St. Bernardino . the stairs , her one thought being to He is the consoler of Mary in her instant she found herself looking at tossing his hair back . superiors . St. Albertus Magnus Hat-poison , physical and moral-she the Incarnation . St. Bernard . have a housekeeper who looked after He is the patron of a happy death . away from him , Desmond Mallory was trinity .Gerson , first week-end party at Rose Cottage THERE was a roar of laughter . in He laughed as at a good joke , and , years with Jesus and Mary . He is the replied . He is the master of prayer and of Let us have the names - and then for from the poisoned atmosphere of the voice . Thick and uncertain though it turning to the others , cried out : " I was at the moment , she knew that Noah when he was in the Ark ! But Look here , Tess-I-I'm sorry . Next month : his swaving figure and Jack-lustre eyes . He is the saviour of the honour of Infant . St. Matthew . the order of the Hypostatic Union . ' Now . people . listen ! Leave my conduct . Lapide . sion of the afflicted . Avia . partially sobered for the moment . and noticed too , that she drew slightly the honour of virginity . St. Augustine He is the patron of the married St. Alphonsus . He is the procurator of the Church He is the man who lived thirty say-here's a young lady who only apostolic men . St. Hilary . dances Irish dances ! " sorrow and trials . St. Bernard . among men to be the spouse of Mary . another spot of dancing and a few He is the patron of the Universal He is the model and image of state . Paul de Pal . She did not reply , and as he looked he invited rising from his feet and He is one whose office belongs to Besides I want to take names for my He is theavour of the life of the He is the most faithful coadjutor of she murmured . St. Gregory . " I only dance Irish dances , " she He is the model of priests and CHAPTER IV-Bernard takes a Hand . He is more an angel than a man in St. Joseph little friend alone . She is not your piled by Cardinal Vaughan : able , mounted a chair and called for the midst of which , Rosamund , God-Man . St. Luke . He is lord and master of the Holy kind and I won't have her teased there's any more drink ! ' He is the only one found worthy His Titles and Privileges . The following annotations were com- who saw that her friend was uncomfort- more drinks . ' 0000s0000 #000500000000 silence . Don't know ' bout more dancing ' if He is the adopted father of the Hello , Tess ! ' Teresa turned at the sound of the Suarez . " Poor Desmond-God help him ! ' 502 . THE CROSS . --- Page 528 --- managh , Retreat . religious . Fr. Miche conf. 1 oil sun . 99 1 . --- Page 529 --- also has it that St. Gregory asked of God and that God heard his prayer . The Church cause is not necessarily grave . Therefore , Masses offered up on thirty consecutive approves the pious and reasonable confidence of this practice is found in the example of the circumstances you mention , you may gain the indulgences by saying the prescribed stations of the cross . usually called Gregorian Masses . ' The origin excentage of your income to charitable the celebration of Gregorian ' Masses , ' but that promise by assisting needy relatives ? said for thirty consecutive days . Would you of one of his monks , ordered thirty Masses to be said for his soul . After the celebration purposes can be fulfilled by giving to relatives who are in need . One must not overlook the gain the indulgences by reciting the prescribed soul for whom thirty Masses would be offered . even at night when the church is closed . Can I latter is more pressing . from any reasonable cause . A reasonable them that he was now in Heaven . Tradition rayers and using a crucific blessed for the The blessed crucifix may be used for gaining does not attribute extraordinary efficacy t earninas to charitable purposes . " May I fulfil which the faithful have in these Masses that , to Gregory the Great who , after the death that a planary indulgence be granted to prayers and using a blessed crucifix . benefit to be derived from them ?P.E.G. brough the Mercy of God , the soul for whom appeared to some of his brethren and " told Doubtful " ( Dublin ) . Your promise to contribute a certain they are offered will be liberated from Purga- I have been told about the Masses which are purpose ?-D.D. ( Dublin ) . ndly advise me about them . especially " the ( Co . " Heath ) . I promised to give a certain amount of my favour of strangers , unless the need of the whenever' access to a church is impossible tory . necessities of one's household or relations in Gregorian masses . Occasionally I wish to make the Stations of the Cross when I cannot visit the church . or sys for the soul of a deceased person are of the thirtieth Mass the departed religious charity . the indulgences of the Stations of the Cross --- Page 530 --- such things we find God if we but seek Him . There is hardly a spot in Ireland that he has laughter of children . " All are traces of His the land , whisper of the beauty of springtime . goodness of our Creator . All beauty comes his name and full of associations and memories golden sunlight , and the spirit of hope within joyousness of lambs upon the hills . and the UDS bursting forth upon the trees , the not traversed and sanctified . Everywhere we Spring " lies before me . The spring birds papers arrived . Such a tremendous number come across places and monuments bearing impressed by the greatness of his ministry . benevolence and His love for us . Through of its joy , of its promise , and the endless our competitions this time , and numerous The March-time days bear us to the Feast him is incalculable . ' Glory and praise to his appear to have inspired many members of bird songs . " There was a great response to of his stay . Old churches , old stones and folding of the leaves in the rays of loveliness of flower-life , and green of field , the dawn of Christianity . The debt we owe to holy wells . " that speak to the centuries of our me the fragrance of spring and the music of Ireland . The more we study his life , and from His Hands , the slender daffodil , the of St. Patrick , the well-loved Patron of our beloved Saint who led our people from the of essays on " Why I Love the Birds of gentle though barely-perceptible un- race his footsteps the more we become night of Pagan darkness to the glory and shimmering crocus . The pale primrose- the letters of my little friends : they bring My heart leaps with itor as I go through all the Guild . Par Palmer's composition has a name for ever more ! A fine fat post bag has come this month . charm all its own . During the course of his my post bag . --- Page 531 --- went fishing for pinkeens instead of pondering charming letter , and very lovely poem , little friends there are going along wonderfully tells me they are all back at school-work in ing accounts of a visit paid to the hospital an Irish one . May holy St. Aidan guide her write to me from your home ? Address your lonely at the thought of losing him . " I was I am glad you found Mr. Fuzzy so enter- Sylvia Neal is delighted with her prize . She However . I like it so much I am keeping a on the Saturdays long ago . " Thanks for Though I loved the other books you sent me . is great news about your sister . Her name is cured . Praise be to God , and our own St. copy for myself . A hearty welcome to our when there was a holiday from school . We enjoyed your letter very much , Mary . recover there . Several have gone home footsteps safely on life's narrow pathway Peter Swales says , and all the boys are letter to the Office of the Cross . DENNIS Her essay is truly fine for a girl of her years , your wish . Treasa , and that you will find all the hospital . Maurice Wedge is going home , Gabriel for the miracles worked in St. Gerard's . memories of St. Gabriel's Guild for you . That Bureau . " says Theresa " Mr. B.ROLCHAIN , of very pleasing . I am particularly glad it is midst . Her first attempt carries off the prize . well . It is really marvellous how they all rou the great surprise I got . " enshes Mary Hospital , Coleshill , Birmingham . All our glad to hear from Maurice . too . Why not book you sent me- Mr. Fuzzy and His Friends . a new member from Kerry . to ask permission to join your Students' Still I did love the Saturdays of childhood taining , and hope he will often revive happy grateful to you and our own kind Editor . " over nasty verbs . Life flew by like a song until she meet her patron in Heaven . I news from Coleshill . but , alas ! space forbids . I do hope you get Kerry . " We're voice to have Treasa in our comer . VERAYOURG. Tell me something of to the Kingdom of Light . " I need not tell ' For several months past I've been wanting and I wish I could insert it in the Guild pages , happiness in the ways that lead ever upwards I like this one the very best , and I am very Margaret Flynn . I am passing the letter on to the Editor , who will deal with it . ling down on my desk from St. Gerard's Wright and George Francis write interest - yourself and your doings . A splendid shoal of letters has come trimh- MoAndrew , " when I received the lovely the most common person was transferred to establish a strong person . These 506 . --- Page 532 --- Rev. Fr. Jerome ( Smith ) , O.P. -19.8 . Bro. Bernard ( McSally ) , C.P. -1899 . # Palm Sunday . The Seven Dolours of Our Blessed Lady . Bro. Richard ( McSorley ) , O.P. -1870 . teaster Sunday . Rev. Fr. Martin ( Byrne ) , O.P. -1918 . Rev. Fr. Angelo ( McCunnin ) , C.P. -1930 . S Rev. Fr. Leo ( Bur and C.P. -1876 . 2nd Day within Octave of Easter . almanac . Bro. Casimir ( Donnon ) , C.P. -1896 . St. Mary of Cleophas , W. Holy Saturday . feria . # PASSION SUNDAY . Rev. Fr. Patrick ( Aylward ) , O.P. -1928 . Good Friday . feria . Holy Thursday . East New York's first St. Francis of Paul , O. Feria . Imprimi Potest : Oensor Dep. Archiep . Dublinen . Anniversaries . I RES Tarranes MANW.N.S. " seats " Feria . St. Vincent Ferrer , O. St. Isidore , B.C.D. of Deceased Passionists . assionist Feria . # Eduardus J. Byrne , NNES Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , discar . April . THE A # The Five Wounds of Our Lord . --- Page 533 --- Founder of the Passionist Congregation See " A Roman Memory " on p. 5.9 of this issue , ( Feast : April 28th ) . --- Page 534 --- 1903 --- Page 535 --- by diplomats carry very little weight when confronted with unopened packets acommodation for patients is hopelessly inadequate for present needs . The ifles , 80,000,000 cartridges , 120,000 shells . All this material was directly Within twelve months more than fifty big cargoes were captured . by which the population of the city has grown by leaps and bounds ; people are more willing e trained to become certificated pilots in the service of the Red Government . consigned from abroad to the Red government-could anything show up more approval of M. Pierre Cot , French Air Minister . At these places , Red Spaniards be gainsaid . for it has been compiled on the spot , after a military aviation schools have been established with the connivance if not the the French War Department , with English artillery , captured on the Bilbao front , with Russian tanks and chaser planes , bearing the mark of the hammer by the war-mongers . But the same publicity has never been given to the fact National forces acquired a hundred aeroplanes , 3,000 machine-guns , 150,000 personal examination of guns , munitions , tanks , aeroplanes in the scheme . The public have been remarkably patient to seek hospital treatment now than formerly - yet the number of beds available special repair-shows for re-assembling captured war-material and fitting it for Is it any wonder that M. Blum , at the Marseilles Conference , quite frankly already well on the way towards completion . But the reorganisation of the divisions " landed at Cadiz were never more than a myth , maliciously invented has remained almost static for the past thirty years . A proposal to establish becoming exhausted . Elementary prudence would have ever suggest that the whole problem be carefully considered before Russian Governments has been compiled by Pierre Hericourt Regional Hospitals to serve the country has been admirably devised , and is he Reds . A complete " recovery " service has been established at Burgos , with a new Municipal Hospital has rightly been turned down . Instead , it is proposed Reorganisation . of French cartridges for Lebel rifles , with gas-masks bearing the official seal of over the long delay . but there are signs that this patience is and war-materials , captured by General Franco's for There are good prospects of an end to the apparently internishable delay in Dublin Hospitals . fully-documented expose of the material assistance afforded by ustake funds for the advantage of the hospitals participating spenditure commenced on a large scale . The schei hospitals presents special difficulties . It is painfully obvious that the Arms . clearly the face of non-intervention ! It has been proved that the " German Red Spain . it foreseen by the original vendors or purchasers . Suave official demands Burns . Oates & Washbourne . Ltd. , 6d. ) . The evidence cannot the ' Spanish Reds with the tacit approval of the French and for ance , at Villeneuve-sur-Lot , at Esbiv. near Neaux , A detailed and applying the Sweep Non-intervention may be called a deception , a fiction of sympathisers to e Nationalist blockade by sea has furnished some immense booty . population of the city has grown by leaps and bombs : people are more willing Regional Hospital , expenditure commenced on a large scale . The scheme for --- Page 536 --- enough spiritual dynamite to blow to pieces the theories of the pseudo-intellectuals . ide-with an additional hospital for emergency and accident cases . A minimum How sad that in their incompetent hands such power should seem only like a suit . Even Catholics can be found who boast of their " impartial " outlook , by Mr. John MacKay ( Duffy & Co. , 3d. ) . Mr. Mac information . Wood-m in one forest product for which there is no conceivable vield rich returns . for in its thirty-fifth year , when felling would start , the rere available , the systematic planting of forests would be an innumerable remains is to put the work in hands at the earliest possible moment . Meanwhile , work out at about f2,500,000 a year-and we are having in relief of would now an annual waves till of 617,000,000 . If we have not the courage 3,000,000 acres could easily be planted in thirty-five years . The cost would 45,000 men : whilst the ultimate employment would be 110,000 in forestry work . of the best newsprint-made from the cleanest min-was about 68 a ton . It It was high time that somebody drew attention to the fact . THE makers of fashions have been getting away with things too long in this facts and figures are thought-provoking in the extreme . If twenty million acres followers ! In the Christian revelation and the Catholic apologetic they possess their " advanced " views . their " progressive " tendencies " their " Leftist " Such people have never examined the possibilities of a national scheme of has risen so steedy that the current contract nice is Ell a ton . Mr. MacNav shall we at least have the intelligence to utilise more fully the source of wealth line of 18 per cent. ' Moreover . Ireland possesses a soil and a climate especially follow them : that they should be leaders and not sheen-like and shoenish ourselves , and claim for Christian and Catholic thought the place which belongs accepted as 18 per cent. of the total area , Ireland at present possesses only 0.29 forest programme would not give us two per cent. of forest carer " publicists , the rest of the people have weekly acquiesed , and have even followed claim to be leaders of new thought . Isn't it about time that we should assert suited to the practice of wide-scale forestry . Mr. MacKay estimates that that lies beneath our feet ? the establishment of a central . Bed Bureau is an immediate necessity . ' There from an excellent pamphlet . The Forest and the National Life . to it . ? the Irish people . " So says Gearoid Mac Bain , in the course or less than one-third of one per cent. These figures are taken vill serve the North side of the city and two will meet the needs of the South not counting those absorbed in consequential industries . The investment would It comes as a shock to learn that whilst the safety-line of forest cover is And because these main subsidies are loudly commended by self-advertising of a striking article in a recent issue of the Irish Monthly uninitiated may ask : What use are forests , apart from their scenic beauty ! the tyranny of the latest cult has too long been namely I Righty years hence , the total area planted under our pr Forestry . is no need for further delay in providing this facility . He necessarily imposed standards of art , of literature , of films , of drama , on of three hundred and fifty beds in each has been suggested . All that now should . Catholics . editorial notes . Ireland . substitute . Paper is but one product of wood-pulp . A few years ago the so need for further delay in providing this facility . centarse and centralise some of the existing voluntary hospitals : two of which damp squib ! Too long have we suffered the impudent attacks of those who abolish " Unemployment Relief and to enrol the workers in Forest Service ( In investment . Even 3,000,000 acres , which are available , would secure the safe or another over 37,000,000 a year . Immediately employment would be found Make Fashions . 509 . pathies . Isn't it obvious that Catholics should make fashions rather than country . Small cliques representing only themselves have , in the name of fashi liances representing only themselves have in the name of fashion . --- Page 537 --- those of the fold . " Among many other instances of such an apostolic outlook ever according to the order of Melchisedech . " An unlbody oblation , superseding towards life everlasting . That this was not meant as a metaphor or figure , but is often referred to elsewhere , from the Psalms to St. Paul , who recalls also God's Bucharistic mysteries we may have recourse either to theological or to historical elevancy but is inspired by the most general significance of any issue . Eucharistic devotion than to stress its general importance and meaning for the contemporary world . However , that general importance and meaning is the f the world " and insisted on His flesh being food and His blood being drink majesty " within the veil where Jesus entered for us . made a High Priest for animal sacrifices from East to West around the globe , was announced by the background , and , as it were , the platform of all that will be said and done in round us to-day . In calling attention to Catholic dogmas and truths His the bread of life . The living bread which came down heaven for the life this National Eucharistic Congress . Hence at this solemn opening ceremony he sacrifice of Calvary . Christ's sacramental presence in the sacred species , and problems facing both the Church and all mankind . " Of course the object of such as a sacramental reality , He made still clearer on the eve of His Passion when Sovereign Pontiff . Pope Pius XI , in connection with the world crisis fermenting types and anticipations contained in the Holy Scripture . The idea of a religious subject . Their interest in things and events is not limited to any particular pointing out the Holy Eucharist's bearing on the life of the Church and the ion of spiritual food under the symbols of bread and wine . Jesus called Himself Contemporary World Problems consider it germane to the occasion to follow the lead of His Holiness in mention is made of the relation of the Blessed Eucharist to contemporary world we have several Pontifical pronounce on Eucharistic Congresses , in which Historically the Blessed Encharist is the crowning synthesis of several proto- H.E. Most Rev. Leo P. Kierkels , C.P. . nalysis , and the latter seems more appropriate on this occasion # milies . In itself it presents a three-fold aspect : the mystical re-enactment not share our faith . Archbishop of Salamina . Apostolic Delegate to India The Blessed Eucharist carried full accounts of the Congress ceremonies ) . 000000000000 #000000000 ness generally points out their widest purport and their appeal even beyond Such a width of vision underlies the teachings and warnings of the reigning delivered by His Excellence the Pascal Senate at the immunation of the Sixth spiritual retirement of Holy Commission . To explain what is meant by those and His Excellency the Apostolic Delegate was General of the Passionist Congress- National Eucharistic Congress of India , held at Madras in December , 1937 . the text of the address we are indebted to the " New Leader , " Madras , which I to-day and in endeavouring to enlist the attention of those also who do tion from 1925-1931 immediately prior to his elevation to the Hierarchy . For Finance's Name : We are unirited to reproduce the soul-stirvina address der the elements of bread and wine occurs already in Genesis and IT is characteristic of great men and minds to see the widest bearing on any prophet Malachy . Sacrificial food is also a scriptural idea and so is the rep is more to give a deeper insight into particular aspects of the which it is my privilege to perform as Legate and Representative of Pope Pius : The Blessed Sacrament may be considered either in itself or in what it 1 of vision underlies the teachings and warnings of --- Page 538 --- R. E. Most Rev. Leo Peter Kierkels , C.P. Papal Legate to National Eucharistic Congress held at Madras , 29th-31st December , 1937 . Apostolic Delegate to India , Archbishop of Salamina , 050gressive Broadcasting . --- Page 539 --- with equal adoring wonder and gratitude and devotion . Our Lord Himself , without the Eucharistic sacrifice , memorial and music renewal of Christ's Passion then speaking of the bread of life by which we are to live in Him and He is . The object of Christianity is in fact " to form in us " to " out on Christ " to Catholic meaning without the Real Presence , and this again we would not have glorious pageant stirring the imagination and the heart . But " inwardness of to receive ever further . As to India's share in that world-wide struggle to solve a fever of unrest and trepidation , pursuing only economic prosperity which seems This brings us to what the Blessed Enchrist implies as the converging and Eucharist is indeed the Church " since through the liturgy it implies and reflects the liturgy " to use a Benedictine expression , the life and meaning of it all centres the Church's entire doctrine and life . Outwardly the splendour and pomp , the such problems cannot be solved on the industrial plane , nor can machinery save the problems of the social order and its modern complications , we know the our souls with Christ that produces those effects , and models us on Christ , not only vesting us but infusing us with Christlikeness . However although Italy seirs with Christ and be glorified with Him , " and it is Holy Commission , feeding the eating of which feeds our soul with Christ and makes us live in Him and He st Manila , the reigning Pontiff pointed out that if ever it was imperative to three aspects of the Blessed Sacrament , since all three inspire Catholic piety ustore and restore world-wide appreciation of Christian values , it is surely in rites , the ceremonies and prayers that make up the liturgy may seem nothing of Holy Mass , in which Christ becomes sacramentally present in the Sacred Host sions of world-wide industrialisation and increasing mechanisation . Certainly the highest act of worship that could be devised and is not of men but of God . ' Blessed Bucharist dominates Catholic life . Even on her social principles and India's economic uplift , never loses sight of the supremacy of spiritual values . Communion has such an importance in Rucharistic devotion it would have an But it is not only in the religious , liturgical and devotional sphere that the of bread and wine , symbols containing in ' reality ' the spiritual food which is more than the official expression of our religious sense and social worship , a Ours will only then be a truly spiritual nation . " he once said , " when we shall posal to Christian ethics than Mr. Gandhi , who , in his immense endeavour for It would be difficult indeed to assign preferential prominence to any of those us , through the mystic sacrifice instituted by Him , under the Eucharistic veils greater charity than love of self ... . Let us first seek the Kingdom of God and of Him , saving as He had just done Himself : " This is My Body , this is My His righteousness and the irrevocable promise is that everything will be added offers her social message , to understand which is to admire and to apply which himself . would heal the nations . the turmoil of public interests to play , when mankind everywhere is agitated by He commissioned His Apostles to consecrate bread and wine in commemoration in and is fostered by the Blessed Eucharist . w more truth than gold greater fearlessness than pomp of power and wealth . difficulties in this land of castes and communities and economic concerns . meems somehow to have laid particular stress on Holy Communion redemption , which , in the words of an illustrious convert , constitutes ideals it has a deep-seated bearing . In connection with the Rucharistic Cong radiating centre of the entire Catholic worship and liturgy . Connotatively " t 1961st. Frank in us . Such then is the Holy Bucharist : Christ sacramentally present a which shall be shed into the remission of sins . " That is the substance I which shall be shed into the remission of sins . ' That is the substance give us " the mind of Christ , " the " spirit of Christ , " that we may be in the ethical and spiritual plane that the Catholic Church unside the Church , no one perhaps has echoed more eloquently the Church he entire Catholic worship and liturgy . Connotatively " the seated bearing . In connection with the Eucharistic Congress of Christ . " the " spirit of Christ . " that we may be " joint resolidative in this book # the Holy Eupharist : Christ sacramentally present among ites the ceremonies and prayers that make up the liturgy may seem nothing our redemption , which , in the words of an illustrious convert , constitutes 512 --- Page 540 --- the ways between the spirit of that world and the spirit of God and they share express his spirit and realize the kingdom of God on earth . If that he understood principles and doctrines , which in the last analysis stand for the supremacy of reservoir of the mind , source and driving-power of our actions . " he refers to relations , in conformity with the teachings of St. Paul on Christ's mystical body . the Church and the world to-day . For the Church , the greatest concern is not as it were , not the " unconscious " but the conscience of the Church and all its recently . But for the successful working of Christian ethics we rely on what , signum unitatis , O visualum charitatis . " When even enlightened non-Christ recalled in the Encyclical Quadrussimo . Anno. Such an ideal , which considers the " unconscious " as the fountain spring of emotionity , as the of environment , of communities , of castes , by the common participation of all collaboration and corporate action and national development , and that exclusive - ness and untouchability are but an exciscence and malignant outgrowth , should be even more antagonistic to the ideals of India . The Church not only advocates refinements of modern propaganda they aren't blaran or subtly insinuate their eloquently describe as the Sacrament of unity : " O. Governmentum nietatis O economic organization , or at existing racial interests above " spiritual unity in problems . Through the Blessed Sacrament , Jesus inspires indeed and electrifies . principales , she also mites us all and bridges differences of language , differences wickedness whose heralds stand at the cross-roads of history , at the parting of in connection with India has been called " Christian dynamic , " viz . " Christian only to grow and extend but " also to resist the overt and covert noxious even the most brutal methods cannot achieve success in Russia , and which would modern India . In a comparison borrowed from a certain school of psychology in conclusion . then . His Holiness the Pove is justified indeed in pointing becoming the primary driving-power of its deeds and conduct to live his life . But it would certainly be less difficult than Communism which Mr. Bernard the bond of peace " advocated by the Church under the banner of Christ . Perhaps it will be more impressive to explain this by quoting a secular writer hem in our daily life . " That shows how many affinities the ideals of Mr. Gandhi not Catholics be the first to foster a Christian , and I would say , a Eucharistic have with Christian ethics , and how he has assimilated some of our most important spirit in such matters ? to us . These are real economics . Mar vou and I treasure them and enforce interference tending to weaken her vitality and ascendancy . And in the Blessed and left untried . ' stronger than any debilitating or deleterious influence . As for the world at large . ' the world which Christ came to save and to make moral teachings , as poet Rabindranath Tagore pointed out and explained quite bject to God . it is faced by the world of darkness ruled by the saints of Sacrament she has an " antidote , " a " recruitment , " a " divine reme to the Blessed Eucharist as the actual or potential solution of the problems facing THE BLESSED EUCHARIST , etc. Eucharist . no effort " to seduce the nations . " By press radio cinema , and all the Chesterton , " has not been tried and found wanting . It has been found difficult consider that castes were only meant to be a functional classification towards emporal over spiritual matters . They aim at reducing the world to one religion 513 . the Blessed Eucharist , which St. Paul and the Fathers of the Church so in a Catholic sense , we have the Bucharist's bearing on the world's me lesus as nourishing through the Encharist . ' His mystical Body , the Church more equitable distribution of wealth through the application of her social aw advocated on the radio a few weeks ago as the only alternative . by members in every sphere of life , even in its economic and social and inter Sacrament she has an " antidote , " a " reconstituent subject to God , it is faced by the world of darkness ru grace and inspiration , the richest source of which we hold to be t " Spress his spirit and realize the kingdom of God on earth . If that be understood --- Page 541 --- 514 0 0 0 0 --- Page 542 --- David in the course of his guest , and of the unexpected good fortune strange experience that befel An unusual story telling of the 1901010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 that rewarded him : 1901 19101901 19101901 19101901 1910 # 0000000000000000 # GENERAL ************ments . " # Microsoft 1944-0100090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1957-000500000000000000500500000500000000000 --- Page 543 --- 516 --- Page 544 --- he was still dedicated to Our Blessed Lady , very concerned at " a big man crying . " as he called out . " Father , forgive them for their know not what they do " here I am ! Come here , daddy , " and she drew him to where David was now Cruified Son , her anguish and horror at the sight of those cruel , cruel wounds was brought up amongst them . " stopped to examine his new acquaintance . He was a steady , hard worker , them bleeding afresh as the garments were pulled off . David could look no he knew by instinct was the Sorrowing Mother . Her gaze was fixed on her Hard up : is that the trouble ? " he asked , with his usual bluntness ttention and , turning back , he looked again at the dying man on the Cross . Maureen had been holding daddy's hand as they stood , and listening to David the market came and about 200 of us were sacked . Since then , the search has The voice was not like that of one dying , but one that could be heard clearly David , noting how well set-up he was . how neatly dressed . yet , with that What's your line , business or profession ? " Michael then asked . id seizing a gentleman who seemed to be looking for someone , said : " Daddy . Suddenly a voice , strong , clear and vibrant with tender pity , attracted his rough soldiers tore off His garment and nailed Him to the Cross . It is obvious ' By joke ! Maureen , you're great , " admiringly explained dad . " that Before David could frame a reply . the little one darted out of the bench , up and go into a big works in Cork . I was doing well there until a shown in he ladder of success by sheer force of merit . Turning , he glanced keenly at longer and was turning to leave when he again saw the Beautiful Woman whom Once outside . Michael Murphy ( known in commercial circles as Multi-Mick ) , been fruitless . ' child and then - the touch of two little hands and a sweet child's voice asking A pretty child of about seven years old was standing beside him . a fairv- in distress , but softly , for were they not " in church . " excitedly . was pathetic . Fascinated , David stood watching her ' Daddy ! ' spoke he ( pointing to David ) ' spoke he could drive our car , then Half through the Engineer Course , but circumstances caused me to give it just the solution . " Turning eagerly to David : " Can you drive ? " still visible before him . ' What I don't know about cars isn't worth knowing " laughed David e little person dressed in white wollies , woollies with touches of blue to show inwanted tears . That sorrow bites deeper . " in efficient , observant , resourceful man of affairs , who had worked his way up " and the little girl took David by the hand , insisting on his accompany - cry any more ! ' I moment he could not realize where he was . I was looking for you . Maureen , and thought you were lost . " said daddy . " what's the matter , Mr. Man , why do you cry ! " Daddy never cries , daddy dear ? ' is He. yet they half draw . half carry Him onward to the summit . Then these " That was the trouble . " said David . " but it wasn't that which caused the ing her . Manders could go home to his sick mother . " being catechised by her daddy , and now she gave a little past , and said , This man is crying , daddy , " said Maureen . " You'll cure him , won show they have ill-treated their Prisoner , covered with wounds and all of David's Quest . David awake , he felt dazed , the tears were streaming down his face , and for in church , ' table look that poverty and under-feeding brings in its wake . Well ! ' 517 I I'll " said daddy , " bring him along with you , dear , as we mustn covered his face with his hands and ran down the hill sobbing . li his man is crying , daddy , " said Maureen . " inwanted tears . That sorrow bites deeper . ' standing . David found it hard to believe his vision had not been real , it was look that poverty and under-feeding brings in its --- Page 545 --- practically useless , and I take my one eve lamb " ( putting Maureen on the head heart , likewise his respect , for the knowledge he displayed , and the appreciation Some weeks afterwards , when Mancers returned . David had an interesting Multi-Mick attended the preaching of the " Three Hours' Army " at Garati- hurriedly gathered a few things . and away they drove to the handsome residence he car for us . Manders " nointino to the chaufferr " wants a few during the Easter holidays : so you can get along to your people for Easter " offerings may be sent to The Managing Editor , The Cross , Mount Argus , Dublin . the moment . was a " life job " in the service of the " King of Kings : Maureen looked up coaxingly at David . David never forgot that one sentence , and could still hear the clear , sweet , wonderful Vision , and awake a great ambition within him For the Canonisation of Blessed Gemma Galgani They were now halting beside a handsome Daimler , with a smart chauffeur hear that loving " Voice " if we " listen-in " to It . are " some daddy " . " ering in a short time with a large box which was ' safely starved over be expressed , in no stinted terms , of the 'apple-pie order in which everything Maureen was delighted , and David promised to teach her how to drive when who saw in all this St. Anthony's helping hand with me whenever I can , so naturally I have to be particular . ' As it a deal ? was kept . D.D. ( Cork ) , IF. N.P. Dublin ) , 51-3 Editor . Since the last list , the following sums have been received : " David nipped-in beside the chauffeur . They called at his " digs " and David Mr. O"venger has very kindly promised to drive Miss Maureen and myself his small daughter . " for a few weeks , if you wouldn't mind the brother of running Mander , who was standing erect , had looked preoccupied and sad , now of Michael Murphy , near Malahide . brightened up , saying " Thank you , sir . " sterview with the Father Guardian of the Franciscan Friary , and the result Maureen presented the box dad had brought from the tailors as an Easter Flushing with surprise and pleasure , David nodded : he could not speak for 1940-000 # 00000000 Haines will be acknowledged in The Times and will be forwarded to Rome by a Can you come along with us now ? ' Where do you live ? " asked Michael . ving voice : " I endured it all for you . ' David " - and we , each are him a bio kiss and an ecstatic hug , murmuring in a caressing tone : " You er Street Church , and David with him . As David listened , it revived his Manders , Mr. Anon . 2/6 . it to David . It was an Irish twed driving coat . By the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , O.P. General of the Passion she was a " big girl " and " grows up . " They made one stop . at Michael's tailors . He disarmeared into the building , After dinner , David went down to the garage , and completely won Marc Coppenger , " David supplemented . I've lost my nerve for driving : was in a bad accident , hurt my right arm Maureen looked up coaxingly at David'se to be particular . As it a new holding over the door . Michael said : are invited to send their offerings towards the Canonisation of Bl. Genma Galgani . 518 . to David . It was an Irish tweed driving coat . Just two streets away . Yes , I'll be delighted to come , " answer THE CROSS . igitened up , saying " Thank you , sir : " unoccupied and screen got into the car first , and when daddy stopped to follow her , she ' Well ! " said Michael " what's wrong with your coming to us ? " indicating Editor . Since the last list , the following sums have been received - e was a " big girl " and " grows up . " " James Hounes' Ann eets away . ' Yes , I'll be delighted to come , " answered to him a brief kiss and an artistic and when doubt stood to --- Page 546 --- 1907 08 04 --- Page 547 --- 520 --- Page 548 --- necessary of the great martyrs . However , after many years had passed , look its miraculous character her attributing his words to his admiration for princess became " to speechio della romana nobilla in Omni cristiana with rest of their lives in complete retirement , even in their balance . As Father Paul " to see the sanctuary whose title he bore served by a saint , arrived in " FRANK " I-I-MANO AND her husband . Prince Doria , resolved to women he was to take possession of the basilica . Cardinal Boschi . When # the Holy See so strong a moral support , forbade him to " When the patriarch's health he can to fail even more gravely , the Pope , clearly churches of Rome . The people were amazed to see the old man at Santa Maria job , my home ! The house where I am to live , and incident came to the ears of others , and the prophet attempted reics of the Founder of the Passionists . n Trastevere transferred by his pious zeal . As a result of hearing him , the silica of SS . John and Paul , was suddenly transferred . anxious to retain for the were the pontile's sentiments in the time preceding a Roman memory a of the Immaculate Conception tells us in his biography of the saint , the tow used as an oratory . it contains many personal Room of St. Paul of the Cross taining him at his table . him . Finally , the bet- 521 . chapel , sometimes de- before . Paul of the Cross . loved the Order of the who understood and and spending much time ter to retain him in- in conversation with devotion to him , and for the pontiff and his redoubled his " prayers . Rome , and in spite of ting him to his private # when we downfall of the Company of Jesus was distant future . He now cerning the disaster and complete . Five years prophetic words con- a letter to Father Reali , the latter showed him . a final affection , admit- results , had written , in and he cried out : " O the entreaties of his also its separation in the where I am to die ! ' ? convents , the Pope pre- --- Page 549 --- 522 . --- Page 550 --- vs . As --- Page 551 --- burgh Catholic carries an account , with recent Congress of the A.P.D. The feeling , " the Brooklyn Tablet ( U.S.A. ) triumph of sanity and calm judgment window for the old stock-in-trade of song to drive the devil away . There Democracy . " It sounds better , but it Welcoming the return of Fr. Coughlin We've heard it before . here is what he says : The American League against War comic song . We must sing them at the devil . incent McNabb . ' O.P. in one of his pro-Russian propaganda . The Pitts- " The American League for Peace and are some singers we know ... ... but the Radio Priest and highlight his personality means nothing-merely a new shop- to the radio , which it describes as " a Retreat instructions . recommends a pointed comment , of proceedings at a Fr. Coughlin's work : outstanding contribution to the good of a Royal Catholic Priest . A champion of Chris- thus estimates the ' lasting value of Francis Thompson said the devil doesn't know how to sing , only how to how ! . ' There are songs and songs ! Fr. quotation is worth re-printing : impartial history . the verdict will be a strong approval of the work of Father Coughlin a father coughlin . " Some devils won't go away until you Dear Father Bertrand Wilberforce was a most to say that , in the judgment of honest , are black devils who will only go out by a over emotional thinking and ' partisan and Fascism " has changed its title to sing a song-not necessarily a sacred song . anyone attempting to strike or to pick and his defence of sound principles as a most religion and the security of American Demo- feel the holiness of it all ! Sometimes there Mussolini especially - but Stalin was carefully sing a song ! any prophecy can be made . It appears safe " Dictators were denounced-Hitler and would be in danger of being immediately sho ' Labour unions were praised-but in saintly man . He would sing a comic song " Regarded from the vista of the future . mention was made of the fact that in Russi tian Social Justice and a patriotic American . " cracv. No one can foretell the future . but if history will obscure the honest mistakes of with such a grave face on him would almost excepted . 524 --- Page 552 --- sheets of the indictment , he was written down as Andrew White , traitor , guilty returned from his journeyings . But before the details were concluded , the first theme . The Father-General of the Jesuits and the Provincial of the English Province were requested to send members of their Order to minister to " the decide on Maryland . The King encouraged the project , and George Calvert had part of the peninsula lying in the parts of America between the ocean on of treason . He was going home , home as a captive , home to his trial . He had to the prison cabin . " Water ! " he cried again , and as he rose to his feet and on that account had resigned his high offices of state . A noble gentleman , in that part of the world now known as Maryland . At first he had planned to natural wealth of the country were offered to all those who helped to finance the graduate of Oxford University , Secretary of State , Baron of Baltimore , and English ship to stand his trial . Once more he called out . ' There was no sound attendants , and one guilty of treason is only fit for contempt . And yet once The Apostle of Maryland ! ' It was George' Calvert of Kipling in Yorkshire . Lord Baltimore died . A few years prior to his death he had become a Catholic evening would they come and attend to his wants . For an outcast has no Fr. Andrew White , Fathers Altham , Knowles and Hayes and a lay-brother , Maria the new colony was called Maryland . Liberal promises of land and of the Charles I granted the royal charter and gave to the Baron and his heirs . " all riend of the King , who had first conceived the idea of founding a British colony the Church of St. Dunstan , London . chains which bound him thudded and rattled on the wooden floor . Only towards worked for God and England . ' And now he was being brought back on an with a crew too occupied with their own affairs to heed the cries of a prisoner . answered him . No one heard him . A silent ship in a windless ocean . id all the time the sun boat down on the white deck and its heat penetrated Q BLOW decks the heat was stiffing , and the priest . lying in the corner . save the splash of the waves against the ship . REU. MARTIN Dempsey ey had called him the apostle of Maryland . ' Only now , on the stiff parchment of Maryland . Cecil-Calvert succeeded both to the title and to the ambitions of his father . spiritual needs of the colonists as well as for the conversion of the Indians . supposed # O 0000000000 No. 4 of Series " I Was Ehere " ize Newfoundland , but the opposition of the French had made him finally Foundation . the east and the Bav of Chesapeake on the west . " In honour of Queen Henrietta 000000000000 00000000 true Englishman and a loyal Catholic , he was buried in the April of 1632 in peaceful beginning : the priest unshaven and with matted hair . called out for water . " But no" on groaned as he thought of the fair promises which had failed to be urbed for God and England . And now he was being brought back on an realized . --- Page 553 --- 526 . selected . With two hundred Catholics they set said from Cowes in the Isle of had gone to Valladolid , from there to the English College at Seville , where he to become with all his writing . ' How his arm had asked as he penned the Faith and teaching the Gospel . ' On they went , past Barhadnes ' Gradahme had been ordained priest in 1605 . Then he had returned to his country , only looked at his hands . Well , his fingers could rest now . How cramped they used Child conceived in the Immaculate Womb of the Mother . The Annunciation , ments : food supplies : presents for the Indians ; a tent . Then off to some Our Lady and St. George . ' The King and his people had welcomed them and rowed . " Hard journeys in the rains when the ground was swamped and the tent must be pitched on ground that was like a swamp . But in spite of all the a troubled sleep . England , with its Penal Laws and persecution , was a thing Hard journeys they had been when the wind dropped and the boat had to be the ships was sown in this foreign land . The seed grew , and like it the Catholic interwinter . They would carry with them the sacred Mass vessels and vest- Annunciation of Mary , the dawn of Christianity . The Annunciation and the of that awful Reformation . A foreign religion imported by a rebellious and not fail them . They were bearing His Name into a new land , spreading the Faith flourished . Kings with their subjects were received into the Church . forty-six " other priests were thus ' exiled from their country . He had gone to had set it up , the sign of their faith , and prayed to God that He might bless Catholicism . Andrew White himself had suffered . At the age of sixteen he had welcomed them . Within six months the colony was rrasnering . When who There were only a few missionaries , but they laboured throughout the length Then more sailing , on up the Potomac to the harbour they had called after borne it on their shoulders as they advanced into this new and free land . They A London man , he had been born in 1579 , when England was in the three To Andrew White it was like a dream , like a peaceful dream that has followed And after the Mass they had borne a rude cross , a cross hewn from a tree , Everything , even the East wind blowing so gently . had been in their favour . showered on them . The dark days were over and gone . It was such a successful beginning . The voyage was over and the people Out of Cowes , out of English waters , the ship had sned on . ' Almighty God Virginia and down the last stretch through Chesapeake Bay to the mouth of the lacles would permit . Yes ! What a wonderful setting-out it had been ! He Louvain and there had entered the Society of Jesus . He was twenty-eight when their labours . ' Maryland was celebrated . Many had been his momentoes in that Mass . The Night on the Feast of Saint Cecilia , 1633 . " hardships it had been wonderful . His Mother . St. Ignatius and the Holy Angels of Maryland were their protector's river that they named after St. Gregory . ' A storm had threatened them , but he had been calm and unmoved . God we On the Feast of the Annunciation . 1634 . Mass. the first Mass ever to be said ad put their all into the expedition thanked God for the blessings He had adth of the land . In a sailing boat the priest would set off with an tineris , the story of the journey to Maryland " King and encouraged by a Queen , had cut off England from Rome and of the past . What a difference was there between Maryla An History of the National Register of Historic Places , en centuries later and Christianity born in Maryland . " hewn from a tree , uries later and Christianity born in Maryland had put their all into the expedition thanked God for the he following year and to be banished for ever . He and The priest learned back against the wall and stretched his arms as far as the sixteen centuries later and Christianity born in Maryland . at a difference was there between Maryland and England interpreteenth . They would carry a sailing boat the sacred mass vessels and west all into the expedition thanked God for the Montserrat to the island of St. Christopher . Then on to --- Page 554 --- The Foundation of Maryland --- Page 555 --- morning , and begged for , and got Him crucified , and dead before evening . No were opened and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose . " Matt . XXVIII . remained steadfast in love by the Cross of their Beloved . Besides these , " all sound advice , and pointed out the way through labour or adversity to gain wiesthood that had warned authority , and He had exposed the hanging sanctity breasts in sorrow or remorse for what they had done . of the Pharisees to be merely a showy religious sham ... and now at the When the terrible cataclysm subsided , there were few left on Calvary . Duty poor and the compressed , and taken the part of the working classes . He had accounts of SS . Matthew and Mark testify that they themselves were witnesses , off , beholding these things . " Among these latter we find Johanna mentioned ater , and in all probability her constant companion , Susanna , was with her . that were come to that sight and saw the things that were done , returned and held to each other , the ground under their feet rose and lifted them as on alone held the Roman soldiers to their post , but the heroic Mother of Jesus plit in an open figure across its natural stratum , and down to its base . ran priests and people on males or on foot " and all the multitude of them motionless on the Cross , white and red against the dark background of the still triking their breasts " ( Luke , XXIII , 48 ) . And as they went " the He had always sympathised with the sick and suffering . He had befriended the fted and they saw the limp Figure , of their crucified , best Friend , sagging one many miracles for their benefit , never one for himself . He had given them Against , they looked and saw what they had done : and while they trembled a heavier blow of the sea : " there was an earthquake , and the rock of Calvary sullen sky . e grace He dashed over them , moved the vast bulk of them to strike their whom they themselves had buried . XL . - Jesus Dead ; Earthquakes ; Fear and Remorse . Mary of Cheophas , and John and his mother , Salome , and Mary Magdalen istration of these sneaking tricksters , they had turned against Him in one circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . When Jesus died the crowds became quickly aware of it . The darkness under they beat their breasts as , thinking it over , they fled from the scene . Yet our Blessed Saviour had not entirely abandoned them . Even in death . His acquaintance and the women that had followed Him from Galileo stood a far tany of His disciples also were witnesses from a distance . " The Gospel 52 ) and the crowd saw men among them , beside them , who had been dead , and Cross and the Figure on it seemed to wave a menace at them . ' The They remembered now that Jesus had always been at least . a good man . eternal rest and happiness . He had defended them against the tyranny of y remembered now , that Jesus had always been , at least st and happiness . He had defended them against the of His disciples also were witnesses from a distant --- Page 556 --- Hayes , Ernest Jenkins . names of deceased . Brien . Mary Ferns Mary Burrows , Gerald Kehoe , Arthur Donnelly , Kintan ister Catherine Donegan . C.R.L. Charles Conway . Annie Kinsella . Char --- Page 557 --- to them , and thus released a flood of happy and edifying recollections of tions of the Fathers , he decided to offer them a permanent foundation in his of Mr. John Stephen Boldero , who had served for a considerable period in next owner of the estate was Mr. Justice Boothby . one of the earliest judges Consultors . His Grace , ever the kindly host , forthwith introduced Father Hilary regarded as palatial . Some few years later " The Glen " passed into the hands great good accruing to his flock from the discourses , instructions , and ministra- choice wines from what was probably Australia's first vinevard . ' In 1847 . Mr. Joseph Barrow Montefiore bought sixteen acres of land from Mr. Hardy , and Oriental by remodeling the beautiful garden in typically Eastern style . The anxious to effect an outright sale ; ' but the ' Passionists were poor . They had , Passionist Retreat was discovered to be for sale . This property was " The The factors that eventually led to the establishment of a Passionist Retreat of necessity , incurred burdensome debts in their foundations in New South Wales ; minimized , in this instance , by the fact that a property ideally suited for a the time of his visit . ' the Archbishop was engaged in conference with his dence . During the month of January . 1895 . Fr. Hilary passed through Adelaide Arthur Hardy , the founder of a now well-known firm of vignerons , was producing lestined to exert a potent influence on the Catholic life of the State . Authentic in his way to conduct a series of missions in the Broken Hill district . He of this meeting , or perhaps as an outcome of the reminiscences there evoked , it was decided to invite the Passionists to undertake missionary work throughout Congregation in Australia , the Fathers had little hesitation in accepting His highly-successful mission at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral . His Grace regularly The difficulties that usually attend a foundation of this nature were greatly on behalf of the Passionist Fathers , of the property known as " The and very happy at this assured prospect of the continued expansion of the In response to this invitation , Fathers Vincent , Kevin , and Reginald went chain of historic associations , and initiated a religious enterprise that was to South Australia . During the month of October the three Fathers gave a in S. Australia . the story of the Passionist founda- Reprinted from N January 10th, 1896 , when Fathers Hilary and Kevin took possession , literature in which he was later to win such renown . Grace's offer . the Archdiocese of Adelaide . Passionist Jubilee Chronicle the passionists . Judge , was born at " The Glen . " and made here his first essays into " the field Passionist . Retreat at Glen Os- In " The Cross Annual " we told account of another well-known ttended the various exercises of the mission ; and , being quick to discern the tion at ' Marrickville . Sydney . in the State : and it is interesting to recall that Gov. Boothhv. a nephew of 050599000500 # 00000000 Here we give an interesting nmediately erected on the property a house which , in those far-off days , was mund , South Australia : " Glen Osmond , South Australia , they " forged " another link in a ecords of this property carry us back to the year 1840 , at which time historic property unmistakable the workings of Divine Parri- gratified by this very encouraging manifestation of esteem . 1907 1908 # 1907 # IN Bootany , a representative 1907 08 09 en , " Glen Osmond , South Australia , they forged another link in a ity in India , and who now betrayed his warnings for things ecords of this property carry us back to the year 1840 , at which time all naturally paid a courtesy call on Archbishop O'Reilly , and it changed t and Passionist missions in the " Old Country . " As an outcome administrative capacity in India , and who now betrayed his warnings for the rchdiocese . Much gratified by this very encouraging manifestation of esteem , lirty carry us back to the year 1840 at which time Mr. returnally paid a courtesy call on Archbishop . Weller , and it abandoned with However , a major difficulty now presented itself . The owners were n his historic property unmistakable the working --- Page 558 --- THE PASSIONISTS in South Australia T. Paul's retreat , Glen Osmund , Adelaide , S.A. --- Page 559 --- 532 --- Page 560 --- estaurant . I've been lonely ever since mum and dad died and I had to leave accordance with the etiquette of the restaurant . to convert the polite suggestion he meal progressed . She felt she liked him better than anyone she remembered customer he had been " had " before she had taken the money out of her Maureen looked shrewdly at him . and decided that it was a genuine case imself at one of the tables which she served . Maureen approached him with stupidly left my wallet in the pocket . Could you get the manager to trust me here can be no exciting evenings out . 0 for the love of the right man , justomers come to fine here as part of their evening's pleasure . But for vaved blonde hair , blue eyes , well-shaped nose , and attractive walk . seeing in the restaurant . He was obviously English , and yet , to Maureen at all and knowing how sardonic the manager would be at the idea of trusting such Presently he beckoned her to him . looking very confused . wentv-five . " with neatly-brushed black hair and clean-cut " features , tables which she served . No one required her attention just then . In due course he finished his meal , and , at a sign from him . Maureen wrote Ireland and come to London two years ago to earn my living as a waitress , own handbag and settled his bill herself . that he was at liberty to pay at his leisure . She then walked away to attend Frank L. Calver me to pay . I remember changing my coat before I came out , and must have How lonely I am , " she thought , " in spite of all the people I meet in Presently she rose from her seat . A tall , well-groomed young fellow of about That'll be all right . You say you'll come back to-morrow ? Very well ! for a Stranger " You're extremely kind . " wish was father to the thought . of absent-mindedness . She would trust him . a few moments , saying But closing-time came next day and the young man had not returned . wwwwwwwww swiss000 to another customer . " until to-morrow ! I've only just enough on me for a bus home e a hostess . Nevertheless , the young man seemed rather preoccupied evening . Maureen O'Donovan , from her seat in a corner , surveyed the To-morrow came - but not the I'll see what I can do , " she replied . to-morrow . Thanks so much . " Don't say anything to the cashier . " he replied . Thank you very , very much " Service . Maureen had not told him that , to avoid making him feel uncomfortable , 1940s # She disappeared into the back room of the restaurant and returned after to-morrow ? Don't say anything THE restaurant in Oxford Street , London , was not very crowded that ut his bill . Then , with a smile , she put it face downwards in front of his handsome stranger . to the cashier . ' I said " he began . ' I'm most awfully sorry ! but I have mile , and he ordered a tastefully-chosen meal in a low , pleasant voice . As said . " You say you'll come back vents . there was something about him to suggest old Ireland . Perhaps He hurried out of the restaurant with the remark : " See you again lally she felt very much the waitress . Now she was made to feel in She looked just about her twenty-three years in her smart unifo " Thank run very very much . " he said , reaching for his hat and coat . he said , reaching for his hat and coat . aw tables which she served . No one required her attention just than --- Page 561 --- to ' Charing Cross Hospital . I was not allowed to leave there until to-day ? was a thick fog at the time . Perhaps you don't remember that ? A real London average bank clerk sees a wealth of money around him , but is himself poorly and then went home to her drab lockings . It was just one customer after Mayreen did not relish being accepted like this in the street . the portals to gaiety and enjoyment , but seldom realise how effectively those you think . but you've got it all wrong . While I was crossing the street on my the chill taken off his wine . ' Another became furious at the bare suggestion ; ecome engaged . " choose a ring , collect a trouseen , be a bride , and , on impatient business men at lunch and selfish pleasure-seekers in the evenings , and so on . In short , the work was hard and the pav low , because the manage- rimned . But it made me rather happy as to my bearings , especially as there He will be must come back one day . " something within her kept saying . How clever of you to find out . ' Life seemed very empty for Maureen as she daily danced attendance mainly with a suburban address . Why me rather than the restaurant ? " asked Maureen , provocatively . Finally she thought bitterly : " Well , fancy not being able to trust him ! lost well-to-do visitors to the great metropolis are bowed obscuiously through give you my card ? ' neant her tall , dark , defaulting customer , in whom , deep down in her heart , av home from the restaurant I was knocked down by a motor bike and taken generous " as represented . much hurt ? " she never lost faith . I'm so glad I've found " you . " able to enter them . be so mean ! And I didn't even ask him for his name and address ! r the love of a good man and a real home ! I wonder what it would feel like to She would not admit it , even to herself , but by " a good man " she really feeling disillusioned . Now . please . ' do let me explain . ' he interrupted , ' eagerly . ' " I Maureen took the profiered card and read by the lamp-light : man return to the restaurant . er and , lifting his hat politely , explained : " Here you are , at last ! " Well . I've been trying to find it : but I know it was you who paid my bill It was at least a week before she gave up hope of seeing the tall , dark young lay's work at the restaurant , when a young man suddenly stepped in front of ymoon somewhere in Ireland where one can breathe ' Not much : nothing could really hurt my thick skull , you know . " he Denis O'Gorman , The tall , handsome figure and clean-cut features were unmistakable . But rtals are barred to the vast army of workers who serve them . Just as the paid , so many thousands live amid the hands of pleasure without ever being " For me , " Maureen sometimes solidoquised , " there is not much in life . Oh . I'm so sorry , " rejoined Maureen , with quick sympathy . " Were you meaksamer . ' Moreover . I don't know the locality very well . It's such a another . One old lady hated parsley in any shape or form . One man wanted rat do you want with me ? " she asked , coldly , drawi That did not require the brains of a Sherlock Holmes . But may I not The cross . I don't so much mind losing the money : ' but I'd never have believed he ected the girls to rely largely upon tips , which were by no means as Maureen went home to the boarding-house at Bloomsbury where she lived , 534 What do you want with me ? " she asked , coldly , drawing away One night , about three weeks later , ' Maureen was ' walking home , after he To many persons the very word London has a ring of pleasure about it . run think , but you've got it all wrong . We was cross tall , handsome figure and clean-out features were uni night , about three weeks later , Maureen was walking non impatient business men at lunch and selfish pleasure-seekers # Green sometimes saliloonised . " there is not much in life . Oh --- Page 562 --- 535 . --- Page 563 --- 1902 03 --- Page 564 --- Discoveries at Orleans . For sake of him who plays Shrouds every plain and hill ! Once laughing waters hold Birds still . Of self this Day of Days - dismay . Reared high Stand . Lord , beneath Thy Tree The age-old game Lo , He is dead Good Friday On a degraded tree Here where our bodies be ! A few Lo . He is dead . Their silver flutes and shrill- Their tinkling breath- And man . Who fashioned earth and sea- Low drops the thorn-pricked Head That spheres be still as death- letter our minds Outlined on sullen sky- Nothing to him . Strolls idly by ! --- Page 565 --- eff . One was taller than the other and older : here was a brave men , and famous reputation as a gay city . The strife and disruption of the war that on their war until they turned a bend in the street : then the younger of the paneless windows , countless relics of unspeakable tragedy met the eye every- he warm sun of Spain had once davaled the cobblestones . where the street they were seeking some thing or some place . by their quickened pace as they losely round them . They were the only living souls to be seen along the whole facade of what had been the Convent of San Miguel . Only a week before it summer , but a hopeless searing sort of abandonment Madrid often written high obviously sat ill upon them . They had dark shawls over their heads . raders had once plied their waves , where the sound of animated conversation Although they were both going along slowly , she , even to a spectator , seemed destroyed the rest of it , and where the little parlours had been was nothing but to death . Most of the front of the building had been disfigured by the fire that of food could dim the brightness of her eyes which betrayed a strong spirituality rarely found in the world . David Rice . The two nuns . for nuns they were regarded the ruins with tears in their eyes , and after a moment , the elder spoke : The rain began to fall more heavily . the wind blowing it down in sheets , and of this doorway . ' to be the more fearless . Her face was pale , as though from want , but no lack an air of expectancy , and their cautiousness rather served to emphasise that and watch the world go by . LTHOUGH it was early evening . it was very dark : a biting wind sweet along the narrow street , bringing a promise of snow . There was an air walked . to look at some building as though striving to recognise it . Both had a mass of rubble . Heedless of the navring rain they hath stood and rewarded the shattered nd two figures who had just turned into the street pulled their cloaks more narrow street . 000000000000 # 00000000 two laid her hand on the other's arm and said : Fer companion was little more than a girl . and paused now and then as they over the whole city , not the desolation of winter or the grief of a departed It was a street in war-stricken . I am with you ... . rulets began to flow over and between the cobbles . The two figures hurried ' This was our convent , I think , dear mother , the chapel stood at the left to fall . Two figures pulled their ces of once having sheltered children at their lessons , doors hanging open Shells of houses there were , broken walls , other roofless buildings that bore cloaks more closely around them . guests . A fine , cold rain began Madrid . 1907 08 09 rent her and the whole of Spain , had made itself tangible even in this one little Behold , where . This was the death mask of what had once been a happy street , when arms belonging to a carefree Eldorado . did not possess any claim to her the street , and yet they were walking stealthily , peering to right and une wind blew in sudden , pitiless gusts , and a fine cold rain began to fall Madrid : shegan to flow over and between the cobbles . The 1 olation and grief about the neighbourhood , as index was once heard , and alone which the old people loved to sit outside The wind blew in sudden . pitiless of in terms belonging to a carefree Eldorado , did not possess doorway or side-turning . Both were dressed in poor clothes en razed to the ground by Red troops , and most of t though they were both going along slowly , she , even to a spectator seemed --- Page 566 --- statives : as they advanced into the building they were even able to see the marks what we could for him , but he had lost too much blood . May God reward the ie was going to tell me something else , but was unable to . ' half way down the walls and from it the Sanctuary lamins were himor . the of the vandals " axes in different parts of the woodwork . They advanced up a became accustomed to the gloom , they made out the broken benches , the damaged of wind that blew roughly through the ruined building door , which was open ; reaching further in , her fingers closed over the pyx , which much pain , but he would not even let us try to dress his wounds' before I had for Holy Communion , dear Sister , " and drawing the poor should closer round Opening it , the nun took forth the Host , and after breaking . It in two . to make our way to it , the ground seems to be safe . " sick their way over the mass of bricks and other rubbish . They soon reached After a few moments' silent prayer . the older man said : " Prepare yourself No ! dear mother . you hadn't the time . all you said was that Father Mateo . I am pointing . ' a Sanctuary lamp , burning with an even slow and not wavering with the gusts he has given refuge to many of us . Poor Father Mateo was badly hurt and in walked through rows of smashed benches until they stood in the centre aisle , whole of the length of the nave . As their eyes , smarting with the wind . After a second profound genification , she put forward her hand to the Tahernade have been martyrs , too . But let us see what remains of the chapel . I told you The little.chanel still stood , but with eating holes in its roof and well near " There seems to be something of the chapel left , dear mother . " said that Yes , dear Sister . he was shot in the back . ' Senora Fernandes and I did ' It seems to be at one side of the communion rails , dear mother , look where didn't I , dear Sister ? Senora Fernandez' house , but before he died , he ' begged you to see if the gun suddenly drew in her breath , and clashed the arm of her companion . ' good Senora for all her wonderful kindness , for besides lending us these clothes . ' And if we had been able to return as we planned dear Sister we might screen was broken away , but one end remained in place , and at this end hung what Father Mateo said to me after he had escaped from the Government troops , Sacrament . in specification , their hearts filled with joy at the presence of the Blessed both communicated , and lost to all else , knelt in silence before the ruined altar . he two . " He wished me to save the Blessed Sacrament from their hands . " was destroyed , too . ' Look ! " dear mother , do you see that light ? and she shuddered involuntarily . e door that the external worshippers had used , and the two nuns began to Light , child ? Where do you see a light ? she withdrew . I see it now . it seems to be a candle . " the older nun answered , and both advanced to the Communion rail where her companion was kneeling : reverently . her head , she began with firm steps and head erect . to ascend the altar steps . peered forward at the altar . ' There had been a screen from the roof to about " BEHOLD , I am with YOU " I know now what Father Vates was trying to tell me . " said the older of through being wounded by the Communist troops was doing when he reached side aisle , and as they drew near to the altar end of the church , the young I him I would try to see whether our chapel was still standing ; I think r nun , who had been nearing through the ruins . " I'm 539 . I think we might try . Then , in that ruined chapel , in front of the little Sanctuary , both nuns knelt he spot , where , the entrance had been , and from it they could firmly see the wounded by the Communist troops , was dying when --- Page 567 --- still burning . Then , even as they looked , it suddenly went out , not with a talking quietly , and discussing plans for a projected bid for safety by an escape he ruined entrance of the chapel . The wind moaned through the walls , and dust distance along this , turned into a narrow news . At a small door the elder nun sorrowfully , at their former channel . as they looked their eyes automatically to the doorway , or what remained of it , of one accord , both turned to look back . married on as quickly as they could : their thoughts intent first on their is though this were a final farewell . they began their war back along the emmunition , and then on the possibility of being warlaid by Government bands . for longer than two days without re-filling . ' They walked on for some time , until they reached a wider road , and a short burned for over a week without any attention , and gone out after they had was opened by an old lady who broke into a torrent of fervent protestations of The elder nun then replaced the uvx in the Tabernacle , and descended the Immediately the other rose , and in silence , both began to walk slowly towards Later in the evening , both nuns were sitting in one of the upstairs rooms , current which heats it is disconnected . living Benefactors on Festivals of the second class . licker , but instantaneously , just as a filament ceases to glow as soon as the consumed the Sacred Host . Sanctuary lamp with oil ? " And do you remember how often Sister Mary of St. Gabriel had to fill the How long is it , dear Sister , since our Convent of San Miguel was destroyed ? " love the most important thing now dear Sister . I think we should make our lelight and thanksgiving at their safe return . Spiritual Privileges . each month for Deceased Benefactors . in the following : They related the story of the Sanctuary lamp to her telling her how it had Then both looked at each other as the same thought struck them ; at that comment Senora Fernandes entered the room . Only a week or so , dear mother , " the other replied . 2,300 MASSES which are celebrated annually in Passionist Retreats for he spiritual privileges which are granted to Benefactors of the Passionist to France . There was a lull in the conversation , and suddenly the older run The old Senora , however , betrayed no wonderment . Vol. XI , page 287 ) , subscribers and contributors to THE CROSS " participate Download as PDFPrintable version ,000 OFFICES FOR THE NEAN which are recited at the beginning of ay back to Senora Fernandes' house , if we can " said : was sacristan while Mother St. Gabriel was ill 1 The Most Rev. Fr. " General of the Passionists has , by a special decree . shirled-up at them as they made their way down the aisle : when they came way back to Senora Fernandes' house , if we can . " ,000 MASSES which are celebrated annually for Deceased Benefactors It was every two days , dear mother . " Well ! " she remarked . " what else could any Sanctuary lamp have " we I'm any case , there was no reason for it to burn any longer , was there ! " ment Senora Fernandes entered the room . It was how it had 540 remember particularly because I that side of the altar where they could still see the brave little lamp regation . ' By virtue of this decree , noted in the official Acta Cong. Download as PDFPrintable version last year , and it would never burn THE CROSS . eight and thanksgiving at their safe return of the upstairs rooms living Benefactors on Festivals of the second class . war steps : touching her companion lightly on the arm , she said : " We have as sacristan while ' Mother St. ' Gabriel was ill last year , and it would never ase , there was no reason for it to burn any longer , via They related the story of the Sanctuary lam w their wet clothes round them , and keeping to the --- Page 568 --- 1907 --- Page 569 --- novel . ' She shook her head impatiently and was , in fact . " decidedly unning after rainbows . One merely gets wet feet in the grass and besides , the Bidding him good-bye she trimmed homewards : tears of icy glistening in her Iou've got literary talent of a sort , so there's nothing to prevent you starting ength she warned him , her grey eyes flashing , that if he ever mentioned " The The disappointment was a cruel one to Nav. In vain did the schoolmaster urge A year later , May finished her first novel , entitled " The " Rainbow Path . " In Rainbow Path " to her again , she would put that wretched story in the fire . DOR GENERAL KEARNE. I'm I'm I'm thrilling programme , beyond all doubt , " was the schoolmaster's proudly to his house , the completed story under her arm . But though her tone was different , the shrewd schoolmaster noticed the far-away joining green fields . So light were her spirits that she fancied herself running up had written Jimis across the last page . Then , one soft April twilight she walked From the schoolhouse door , the young teacher watched her light-hearted safened with the wild throbbing of her heart , while her imagination painted to be putting such nonsense into to do with yourself in future ? " laws in it . Whole chapters already many times revised , must needs be rewritten . overworked her with the revision of her book . airbows disappear - it's a fairy tale all right about the not of gold at the end " eps . He smiled his very smile-vouth and its dreams . How often did they either dreams and hopes unatterably glorious . And may I ask what you intend Rainbores its path of glowing light . " The Rainbow Path " what a title for her dream you intend to write a book ? ' your talent . ' May turned crimson with anger . " Keep house for ' father and help him in the shop . " answered May promptly . pite of his pleadings she had refused to let her former teacher see it until she A year afterwards when she told the schoolmaster of her engagement to John beaded . " Maybe she's inherited her head ! ' sheath . to his favourite pupil . May Crewe . for she believed that her disappointment would have been bearable had he not He continued speaking , but his pupil scarcely heard him . Her ears were high as she retorted : " It's a shame More than once she rebelled ; but his will was the stronger . In due course it came back to her accompanied by the fat sarcastic comment . " Why don't you be frank with me , child , and admit Smith , the village schoolmaster . Knowing her quick temper . ' he let the matter drop , but begged her to start anoth In due course it came back to her accompanied by the fatal rejection slip . 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Path ight away . Any help you want you can get from me . " Well , you needn't think anything , " he put in dryly . " just get to The girl turned scarlet as she confessed . " Well ,ves . I did think that - book ! ide grey eyes . As if in keeping with her mood , a rainbow curved across the ad- overworked her with the revision of her book . had written finds across the last page . Then one soft April Vou're leaving school today . " said James foods , she added : " And I mean to be happy with John , and not bother chen they were about to blossom , just as the narcissus bud will either in it or try her luck elsewhere . He threatened , cajcled and abused her , until at Let the poor kid read it " he The old man joined with Ellie . ough her work even surpassed James Smith's expectati Though her work even surpassed James Smith's expectations he found many dreams and hopes unatterably glorious . Knowing her quick temper . ' he let the matter'drop , but begged The girl turned scarlet as she confessed . --- Page 570 --- 543 . --- Page 571 --- 544 --- Page 572 --- The Power of Relics . bodies in this life , and they receive us when we depart hence , ' elics in the Church is further shown by the exhortation of St. Maximus , Bishop back to Antioch , and on the following evening the temple of Apollo was destroyed by lightning devil's silence . He received for answer that it was because of the presence in the place of We have an instance of the power of the relics of God's servants , recorded in the thir those whose relics we possess . They assist us by their prayers ; they preserve us as to our the bones of the prophet Ellisens . ' In the history of St. Babylus . to punish the Christians upon his return from the Persian war , but he perished in it . ( A expressed a great veneration for their relics , before which , he declared , the faithful in their nen's bones . The Christians , under orders from the Emperor , carried the bones of the Saint ied about the year 466 . He said : " All the martyrs are to be honoured by a Apostate came to Antioch , he sought by sacrifices to ascertain the cause of the ight the impression of the holy martyrs and were heard . The early cult of holy he martyrs who at that time suffered for the faith . In his families he years after his death . At that place the devil gave oracles in the " about a hundred years after his death . At that place the devil gave cracks in the itury . we read that his remains were carried to Daphne . five miles from It's idol and the rich ornaments of the temple were destroyed with it . ousin Suranus , a Campadocian , requested him to procure for him it he was silenced when the relics were brought there . When , a few year " of the Fourth Back of Kings when a dead man came to life when his body touchth eneration for their relies , before which , he declared , the faithful in received for answer that it was because of the presence in the place of de rich ornaments of the temple were destroyed with it . Julian defernin the mounted alliance to the first he bones of the prophet Elliscus . ' In the history of St. Babylas , tians upon his return from the Persian war , but he perished in it . ( A.D ble of the third century . we read that his remains were carried to Daph sessities sought the intercession of the holy martyrs and were heard . ' That --- Page 573 --- vindictive mind that man must have comfort and now this ! " What a and said : " Well , I suppose I will yourself ? The place is spotless as it young fellow such as Bernard was , the busily sweeping and dusting , an anxious thought that Bernard would marry is , and they will only upset it and you have to give you a daughter sometime . living , too-sure he could choose any the fields . He found Miss O'Hara had a hard life and was looking forward not lose me . mother-never think that . is bringing a week-end party down this to ending her days in peace and She had no daughter , and did not want they are gone . ' a daughter-in-law at all . But marry The following morning Bernard with him on these lovely summer he would , of course . Why a handsome Yes , Mr. Kenny-at least Miss But his mother would shake her owner of a nice farm , steady and good- looked in at the Cottage on his way to will have to tidy up anyway when But that is all it will mean - you will But my daughter is my daughter all her life . " Anderson has sent me word that she mother ! " Bernard had said : " she has she spoke of such a thing , only laughed Mrs. Kenny at times , and that was the Mrs. Kenny had heard about Miss if I married a dozen wives ! ' visitors ? ' words of the old couple : head . while in her ears would run the evening . ' sort of a girl she would be , who would one another . Only one thing worried asked , with a smile , " are you expecting some day . She often wondered what than to ask any girl to go for a walk take her son from her . Bernard , when responsibility from her . showed no sign of liking one girl more Why so busy at this hour ? " he look on her face . But surely you need not kill Mr. son is my son till he gets a wife . than another : in fact . he seemed more and chat with that little Miss O'Hara Hard luck on the poor lady . She smiled at his logic . pleased to pay a visit to Rose Cottage But at present all was well . Bernard Kenny had managed the farm until Bernard was old enough to take the They were very happy-devoted to had been another son . older than when both boys were small . and Mrs. The Faith of Rosamund Bernard , but he had given his life for had ! Ireland in 1916 . The father had died evenings . CHAPTER IV-Bernard takes a Hand . had asked her to be his wife . pleasant Co. Dublin farmhouse . There mother and son-living together in the would have waiting for him . counted herself lucky indeed if Bernard O'Hara . annie . the neighbourhood who would have of the substantial tea which his mother There were only the two of them - M.P. Smithson . girl he liked . And Mrs. Kenny knew --- Page 574 --- neck showing the bronze skin beneath . So that evening about eight o'clock , will be delighted to see me - we are Some of the visitors were " jazzing ' the devotion which she lavished upon others . Not exactly pretty , she was feeding of city for them : they were of cheer left her and went his way . guid . bored manner - all inspired Ber- to expect her with some friends for a as the usurper of Miss O'Hara's rights . week-end party and that she was utter and complete for them . Their from a gramophone , fell upon his ears . dark hair was parted in the centre " green gate , Bernard realised that ing . Of Miss O'Hara there was no he stood watching them , they seemed anxious , so Bernard , with a few words men he had nothing but contempt- His small black cocker , Judy , stood she was of a different type from the he surveyed the gathering in distance . still good to look at , her whole appear - The women were very much " made- He wondered what this Miss Anderson came across the grass and passed close were not women at all-merely carica- linen frock of apple-green , and her would-be " Bohemian " cut , their lan- porch others were smoking and drink- beside him , and as he did not " move , all peace was gone from the place . taut with use , his shirt open at the and gathered into a knot behind . As he strolled down to Rose Cottage . who in return locked her hands with I can assure you that Miss O'Hara tures . Yet he was conscious of a careless appearance . Their clothes of sending out " provisions from town . ' Very much so , I am afraid . She is help you this young lady and myself . getting supper and I am just going to sign . " In the kitchen getting food for to see the girl whom he looked upon looking as bored as possible ; in the more than the men . In his eyes they with fruit , saw Bernard Kenny and taker now - I must have all in order . ' mingled with the blare of jazz music on the grass in front of the cottage , He smiled rather shyly as he said : But even as he turned to go , a girl gave an impatient bark , as if to say : she came level with the young man at was like ? He felt that he should like Looks as if they had never done to Bernard to be smoking and drinking How many are coming ? ' But when his gaze fell upon the whom he criticised as he stood at the these animals ! " thought Bernard , as up , " and even in the few moments that worth looking at ! ' gate , tall , broad-shouldered , his muscles the gate she glanced at him in some CVEN before he reached the little just " poor things " to him . young farmer . I was looking for Miss O'Hara , but to him . evidently on her way to the from the bowls which she was filling THE introduction made , the trio set " Then I will come too . Oh , yes - ance pleasing . She wore a simple I suppose she is engaged ? ' He was a great contrast to those . back premises . He saw at once that great friends . Come alone . Judy ! ' " Oh , what a dear little dog . " anyone who happened to take her Miss Elizabeth O'Hara , glancing up Elizabeth seemed worried and " Oh-come on ! There's nothing here By the way , don't you think you might he thought . You are right , Judy , we will be Teresa stopped to put the cocker , The girl smiled back as she replied : nard with disgust . introduce us ? ' and spoons and forks that would be on trays , counting the number of plates " Don't forget I am only the care - Loud and rather raucous laughter , to work arranging the supper dishes " She did not say . Only that I was Teresa Enright walk into her kitchen . an honest day's work in their lives ! surprise . help her . A fine specimen of manhood was this # Oh I " she cried . fancy . needed , filling jugs with cream-ordered Bernard laughed . " We are come to THE FAITH OF ROSAMUND 547 off ! --- Page 575 --- that her frock was daring ; that she itterly lovely . He realised that she and even when , in answer to Rosa- He was literally tongue-tied before her , whom he had looked upon with such about Rosamund that was different . Gardens . Kew Gardens . Versailles and many introduced to each other by a rather nund's smiling request , they were as those of Woburn Abbey , the Vatican n spite of all that , there was something stare like a fool at the shining vision was , in fact , typical of those women was " made-up " to a great extent ; quiet Teresa , he could only " stand and childhood St. Therese of Lisieux loved a taking up gardening as a profession , others , has been sung by poets and painted have depicted the Infant Jesus as a gardener . contempt but a short while ago . Yet , which had suddenly shone upon him . him . He had never seen anyone so The magnificence of such famous gardens concerned . The influence of gardens is to be traced in inviting than all the splendidour of the more The cloister garths of older Abbeys were formal and elaborate garden . to give a more perfect expression to the music garden , and tended the garden of the Carmel by artists innumerable . " Nevertheless . the conducive to higher thoughts and a more and love a garden . ion in music , or a beautiful painting . A garden is almost as insepar from the Throughout the centuries Catholic painters famous for their floral beauty . ' There flowers and in these famous pictures the Divine is scientifically taught to those who intend writers . ' Not a few composers of famous perfect form of prayer . From her earliest Child may be seen watering and tending the garden , whose charm of environment is more word which may conjure up refreshing and CHAPTER V-Bernard falls in love . all over Europe and England where gardening an inspiration to every Catholic child to make serenity and beauty peculiar to gardens is often more easily found in the little cottage Next Month : of God's altar . their mystic beauty being were lovely cultivated for the adamant Gardens ! There is magic in the very noneful thoughts , as does a favourite composi- flowers in the garden of the home at Nazareth , 0000000000 00000000 their masterpieces , as an aid to singers and gardens . the lives of great musicians , painters and growing demand , schools have been established operas have introduced garden scenes into of Lisieux . perfect home as are children . To meet the 548 --- Page 576 --- the Christian courtesy of life . It would be much more pleasant for both parties . gratitude : " Bless all those . Sweet Jesus , who have helped me to Thy Altar wonderful joys and pleasures , the abounding consultations to balance the screws and sincere " Thank you ? " Yet , the experience of many people is that in in securing Higher Leaving certificates or perhaps the degree of M.A. How birth to the callous spirit of " take everything for granted and ask no questions ? ' to be wondered that the priest , having consumed the Sacred Body of Our Lord the various walks of life there is but one state to which man has been privileged good , holy parents who radiate the pure and untainted love and affection Which of us , having presented a gift to a friend , does not look for a simple and temporal , which He has shovered upon them ? . When one thinks seriously necessities of life , and most wonderful of all the grace of the Holy Catholic many modern children who have been successful in attaining the goal of their of affairs does exist - and so the child takes for granted that some present is such as : " Oh , you shouldn't have bothered ! " I do not suggest for one Jesus Christ in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass , should explain in his own name which constitute the keynote of the perfect Christian-health with at least the ad on that card there is very often inscribed the simple and sincere words of grim , or perhaps , if the tongue has loosed there is ventured a back-door reply . due to him as a result of his marvellous , and at the same time boring achievement Again , there surely is something wrong where a child has to be caided by still more awkward reply , there was said a simple " Thank you I priest has printed an ordination card in memory of the greatest event in his life . neighbour no less than in respect of Almighty God . conformity with the example of Him Who is the War . the Truth , and the Lite . who have helped him . I speak of the Sacred Priesthood : usually , the young forgotten to thank God for all the countless araces and blessings , both spiritual omes its way , just because it is an animal devoid of reason . code of life the animal knows no better and simply takes everything which ponding obligation of gratitude might lead us to adjust our lives more in that Thou hast done to me ? " What would have become of that child had it not been for the untiring and keenly as ungratefulness ? and certainly more satisfying for both if instead of the awkward grim , and the unselfish efforts of father and mother ; You really mean it ? ( Rev. ) James C. Ward , the smallest favour . Yet I wonder if there is any which hurts just as offering a gift the recipient shows his idea of gratitude by registering an awkward From often do To give is a truly blessed thing , but to receive is a coveted privilege . Almost Why is this ? is not because the thoughtlessness of the times has given WHR would to-day with all its advanced ideas and modern culture , makes Is it possible that those who are ungracious with their neighbours have also and that of the faithful : " What return shall I make to Thee O' Lord for all es of reward , to take the ordinary advantages of education . ' This state it that such people are wanting in gratitude , but I do say that they lack Without much examination one can clearly see that this is akin to the anime to be called . for which in a very special way he thanks his parents and all those ning the true value of Gratitude we will practise it in respect of our tupendous gifts of God to man the Giver of all life with all its Perhaps a little consideration of God's goodness towards us , and our cores urely , he ought always to be saving to God : " Thank You . " It is not ambition think of giving thanks to those who made their success possible Thank You ' ? of the stipendous gifts of God to man - the Giver of all life with all its nk of giving thanks to those who made their success possible ? --- Page 577 --- of sin . Dancing in Lent is also lawful in come , will they not miss loved ones who are Divine Justice to compassionate those who consists essentially in the vision of God face which results from this vision is absolutely re Mass on Holy Thursday until the Gloria out ? If such a transformation does not occur enter the kingdom of Heaven ? J. D. ( Co. Cork ) . Mass on the Sundays of Lent . This holds Or will their memories of loved ones be blotted seriously and reflects on the necessity o some dances which are nothing but occasions played from after the Gloria in excelsis of Mass on the Sundans of Kent ? When may St. John . This vision of God and the felicity the Church during Lent and will try to Heaven is a state of perfect happiness . It doing penance will enter into the spirit of itself , since it is forbidden by no law of the Church . But one who takes his religion Dancing , like many forms of amusement , ( 2 ) Yes : the organ may be played during If Christians know each other in the life to ( 2 ) Is it permissible to miss the ocean during ( I ) Yes : the playing of the organ softly Playing the organ . is not sinful in itself . It becomes good or evident . It is repugnant to the perfection of which the dance is performed . There are Compassion for others is a kind of sorrow . incompatible with every species of sorrow . lost and realise that the latter are in torment ? vestments be violet . The organ may not be is tolerated during the consecration at Mass . to face . " We shall see Him as He is . " says The one having compassion takes the ills of so as to foster devotion rather than to hinder compassion cannot occur in Heaven , as is no sorrow in heaven . others upon himself , as it were . But such repentance . the organ not be played ? - I.B. consecration at Mass ? retrench his pleasures for love of Jesus . crucified . of the Mass on Holy Saturday . Is it a sin to dance during Lent ? -B. A. dancing during Lent . generally when the sacred ministers wear have resisted God and His gracious calls to how can it be possible that no sorrow shall bad according to the motive which urges a person to dance , and from the manner is dalmatics even though the colour of th ( I ) Mass the Oraan be played during the ( Dublin ) . the organ not be played ?T.B. --- Page 578 --- freshness of Spring and the glory of promise . SOFT , golden radiance of sunlight over Margaret O'Neill to the Guild of St. of Lent are over , the House of God celebrates the penmanship of both old and new friends . and the days to come will bear gladness , let in great numbers , and it is heartening to see of Easter . After the dark , penitential days down upon the grass convey to us that April O'Neill are both interested in stamp collecting All nature joins too in the Alleluia of divine The very first letter to come into my hands of the world . are delighted to welcome Eva and her chum ; Gabriel . and hope that they may both find Feast in the calendar of the Church than that of the smiles and tears and whimsical moods much joy in our little hook . ' I trust Eva has month , letters come toppling-out on my desk Alleluia's of joy at the approach of the time From now onwards all beauty will unfold received all particulars by now and that she awakening blossoms , sweet with the early will introduce The Cross to many of her of the Resurrection . There is no greater who longs to be a member of our Guild . We us hope . to each and all of us . This year Guild members . Eva's address is : 2 Ontario and desire to correspond with some of the is abroad in the land . Lovely April , earlanded ( I rain , and again the sunbeams slanting the world , a gentle shower of refreshing April brings Eastertide , and our hearts sing sadness and mourning of the Lenten weeks . friends in Canada . Eva Hillard and Margaret the Resurrection of our Saviour with icy and Such a huge post bag as has arrived this triumph . Music and gladness replace the is from EVA HILLARD , a Canadian schoolgirl , with narcissi , fragrant with the scent of song and worship to greet the risen Saviour Row . Allanburg Road , Thorold , Ontario , is greatly delighted with her prize book . my post bag . Canada . Our little friend , Errine MARRON , to destroy 1961-000 the first description --- Page 579 --- which she heard from the old people . I shall green " O'Rourke into the Guild circle . My sun dancing in the heavens . ' Do you think sheds the beauty of heavenly peace and the notwithstanding their sufferings . ' The letters of Spring and the beauty of its blossoms . pupils is of high merit . They speak our own Tell him Francis is watching out for a long rutv. Francis I envv' you've beautiful Breeda Kennefick , Theresa and Eileen voice to my thoughts . There is no place disposal . To each and all I am grateful , and days' until Easter when I was your age , thank Nancy Downes , Mary Strong ( I home . It is always so quiet and so peaceful , Argus for her very own . ' Kitty has given Hospital . Coleshill . Birmingham , come troop- at Irish . Hope your cold is better , Cherissie photograph is altogether charming , and the I really think it must be Our Lady herself never succeed in shattering its calm serenity . I was glad to know the Play " As You Like who does it , because she wants to keep Mount can detect you in your amusing guise . The sphere of patience , and the joy of youth Argus for Quarant Ore . " says Kittv. " and Argus , and truly the Blessed Mother of God It " was such a success , Kitty . I think I win a prize ? With pleasure I welcome WINI- in store for me . Nan . Three young girls , proud and happy because of their proficiency scenery beautiful . " I was over at Mount laughter . They carry with them the sunshine letters . The work of the Cahirciven Convent and even the buses thundering past its gates letter and has a lot of interesting Easter lore CONNELL . Fluttering joyously on to my desk clearer to the heart of Francis than Mount comes a delightful letter from Krrrv Kinskrum . Our Coleshill friends . received are many , too numerous to be appreciation make one wish one had an ing in with their cheerful letters and joyous them . I can still feel the thrill of seeing the a boy's heart . Of course I was counting the loved language all the day tone . And are answered individually in the space at my blessings of her grace on that peace of Every line of their letters breathes the atmo- letter full of football news and all that delighted FitzGERALD. Have written very readable Francis deserves a slap because you did not areosy of prizes to award ? How is Pat ? keep watching out for the surprise you have little friend , NAN MANCAN , writes a bright GERTRUNE McGOWAN , and an still counting quietude and contemplation . Once again my young friends in St. Gerard's 552 .