The Cross Vol XXVII 1936-1937

--- Page 1 --- Ubald , B.O. 4th SUNDAY AFTER EASTER . 6th SUNDAY AFTER EASTER . Stanislaus , B.M. . Athanasius , B.C.D. John Bantist de la Salle , C. ( Rev. Fr. Fidelis ( Doyle ) . O.P. -1920 . Bro. Peter ( O'Sullivan ) , O.P. -1908 ! . Rev. Fr. Bernardino ( Varosil . C.P. 1890 . " finding of the Holy Cross . Peter Celestine , P.O. Rev. Fr. Matthew ( Kelly ) , O.P. 1928 . ( Conf. Paul Joseph ( Monselle ) , O.P. -1891 . Bro. Vincent ( Leahv ) . " C.P. "1894 . . Philip and James , APP. ia. ( Rogation Day ) . tave of St. Joseph . Bro. Patrick ( Casey ) , C.P. -1890 . Robert Bellarmine . B.C.D. tave of St. Paul of the Cross . Bernardine of Siena . C. Nereus and Companions . MM. parition of St. Michael . Archangel . Bro. Alexander ( Schekskowski . C.P. - 1930 . Gregory Nazianzen , B.O.D. Monica , W. ssed Gemma Galgani . V. isionist . almanac . Bro. Gabriel ( Donnelly ) . C.P. 1935 . Most Rev. Dr. Patrick Fallon , C.P. -1879 . ria . 1936 Rev. Fr. Fernando ( Saavedra ) , O.P. -1922 . of Deceased Passionists . Anniversaries . may 1879 . T. O.Brien . In A. Convent Garden John J. M. Ryan , Saint John Eudes The Greater Joy Some Churches of Rome ( V ) D. M. Anderson . Mother M. St. The The Mighty Mind of Dante The Managing Ed Rev. Fr. Herbert . Tomas O'Bearain , E.M. P. May Memories ( Poem ) . Owen J. Dullaghan A Poet and Saint Our Lady of Solitude ( Poem ) Towards the Abyss . contents . Rev. Thomas Foy , Passionist Missions and Retreats . Gaelic Page , Guild of St. Gabriel . Brigid M. Bryson . Revolution and the Cinema . LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) ... Rev. Fr. Hubert , ( Rev. Victor Mann Editorial Notes . crucified . Passionist Notes and News , Question Box , Book Revie " We Preach Christ " We Preach Christ Crucified --- Page 2 --- 1961 62m. In other countries were THE KENNED " " No # 0 0 1961 62m. 1934 James K 1961 Greenhouse by other children . www or 1961 62 . 1934 James 0 0 1961 62 1961 62m. 1961 62m. 1961 62m. Luna KNA 1961 62 1961 62m. 1961 Green 0 AL 1961 62 . 1961 Hall of # AWARDS Deverson's work the first time has been transferred to 1940s . AVERNOUS In April 2006 the Personal tools . # Well Government Service Print export the son # MANYLY November 17 1961 01 07 aged 88 The Government has been transferred to Navigation menu Drey Lawrence M.N.YORK from Download as PDFPrintable version 1961 Green School # GENERAL Lana W. Documentary . 1961 62m. And Avlov LORNER KENNED Print export 1961 American government institutions established a great number of # Chinese Sara Vauro the most common areas . 0 0 1930 James W.aghan 0. 1961 London Massachusetts near Welker Blessed Gemma Galgani The Feast of Blessed Gemma Galgani is celebrated on May 14th . the beatification picture shown in St. Peter's in May , 1933 . --- Page 3 --- Our Events-Seventh Volume With this issue of THE CROSS . " we commence our Twenty-seventh Volume , " and easlessly proclaimed those messages of Catholic Truth and Catholic Action which it was For the rest , we shall but remark that all the popular features of previous volumes will are reminded of an amusing anecdote from an American novel mooted in the Dublin THE CROSS sends forth a message of gratitude and an expression of been appreciation . in matter and make-up . But for the present these are editorial secrets - not to be divul young man to the Editor . ' You're wrong " cried the Fifty . ' its first business is Passionism' propagate . For this , thanks is due in the first place to those many Mr. Edmund . b. " and visits who have in past years occupied the editorial chair of THE CROSS . To writers and contribution in many lands . to zealous promoters and devoted subscribers , to advertisers review . " The first business of a journal is to instruct its readers " said a rather pompous ad . " In that we flatter ourselves we have succeeded , for we have abundant evidence that # Wigsatuation that for more than the Our new volume will prove not less attractive than its predecessors . As see CRING is anxiously awaited each month and is read from cover to cover to cover whose valued patronage is of such vast assistance . to readers in every in the volume just commencing - whilst we have in preparation further --- Page 4 --- had to bear with it , too . She was painfully sensitive on this latter point . Her hings she has dropped and broken , are almost incalculable " necessitated her entering choir either before or after the procession and in having being unable to lift or carry for herself . She could not so much as shown to miss independent spirit chafed against the humiliation of being waited upon and of in the refactory on the eve of her feast-dar , she had found her place at table her . You remember how she stripped the peach tree of its blossom for your vote the blank dismay written large on ' Mother Catherine's face , and had needed flower . Nor-and this was a far greater priation could she any longer was Bernadette in person just as What could Mother Catherine do but console the child and command her hance . It really seems hopeless making a further attempt to do anything with o recall St. Benedict's admonition as to bearing with another's infirmities whether a place apart . She who had been such a stickler for the good observance of the many , the only help she had to depend upon was that afforded her during a part of each day by a young lay postulant who , though town-bred , was yet possessed the little postulant is not for us , " the Princess had told Mother Catherine . " Her only carry on her work indirectly , and the Community being small and duties Mother M. St. Thomas garden , and the fruit was always destined as a delicate offering to the Bishop's and the injury threatened to become chronic . She who so often had had cause Morning and evening her first and last glance rested on the statue which happily that held her spellbound , for there he loved best of all was where stood a small replica of the great matta of Taundes that was almost maternal , so tenderly did she foster it . And the corner In a Concert . And you even this inadequate but well-intentioned aid must presently be that of " the little' postulant , " was certainly trying in both senses of the word foregone . " good intentions ! denly Mother Catherine realised he best pony I could . It wouldn't have been a surprise if I'd asked you direct . she was able to see from the window of her cell . 10 " observation " to bring her mistake home to her ear's postulancy has already been prolonged with the idea of giving her everv Of course the little postulant was the delinquent . She had been quick to I was an ideal convent garden , and Mother Catherine , who had been head could Mother Catherine ever forget what had been her feelings when , arrived represented in her picture . Sud- We-Mother Mistress and I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that 0' Mother , I'm sorry ! " she said , tearfully . " I had permission to The blossom looked so lovely and I hadn't thought of there being no peaches now . ' valid sister . This year must be an unfortunate exception Meanwhile , Mother Catherine's knee had been growing from bad to worse , that " she was cured ! of strong arms in addition to much good-will . Garden . and often put her " official's " patience to a severe test . Her eyes were arrested by a sight of strong arms in addition to much good-will . 000000000000000 00000000 " Now , since an injury had befallen her right knee , Mother Catherine could adorned with a power of reach blossoms . There was but one peach tree in the feast-day last month , and her other gaucheries , not to mention the number of body or mind , had now in addition to bear with her own infirmity , and old Now , since an injury had befallen her right knee , Mo Morning and evening her first and last glance rested on tl 1907 08 This child , simple to a fault , and seldom referred to by any other name than could Mother Catherine ever' forget what had been her feeling gentlect with the rest of the Community nor kneel in her stall , a often put her " official's " patience to a severe test . This child , simple to a fault , and seldom referred to I gardener for many years , knew every inch of it and loved it with an lay last month , and her other gaucheries , not to ment aw The blossom looked so lovely and I hadn't thought of there being she has dropped and broken , are almost incalculable anwhile , Mother Catherine's knee had been growing from --- Page 5 --- harsher methods , and would help " the lazy ones on with the stick . " " I by the people of Munstergeleen , and no doubt , made a deep impression on the He preached long and often , and nearly always on the Eternal Truchs , which he in the man who was then parish priest of Munstergeleen . Father Christian favours would be sought - and perchance granted through his impression Eternal truths which was to be in later years , the characteristic of his piety . Jansenistic notions which then prevailed , and which found a spirited supporter and devoutly approving of their son's desire , hesitated to give him any sign of about his future . For some time , it had been manifest to all who knew him Houban would be held in veneration by the people of a far-distant land , they may prove to be but the promise of greater things to come . For the there by the hair of the head . " His preaching was in keeping with his manner . " Cause " of the Beatification of Mr. Charles is already well advanced and if the ife . He had now outgrown the village school , and some decision had to be made sensitive soul of young Andrew Houban . It was while listening to these sermons , hustre of a new Beatles will shed " imperishable glory upon Holland , the land which the qualities attributed to our typical Irish Soggarth , " Father O' Flynn . " When rest in a few words which time proved to the prophetic . Putting his hand on Andrew's soul , seems to have been something of a character . He had most of encouragement ; for Andrew was slow-witted , and his school reports were anything his reputation for great holiness of life would increase and extend after his death it was not until he had reached his fourteenth war that he was permitted to make be could scarcely then have discerned all that Providence had in stone for his frivolous or talkative , was always bright and cheerful in the family circle " gave him birth , and upon Ireland , the land which was the chief scene of his labours in his manner . " He was of a pleasant friendly disposition " and although never Truly time has justified the indement of good Father Delahave . But even Cause of Father Charles quiet sensible boy , who never took part in nlax , not even in his family circle " Postulator , St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Dublin , S.W. bring my parishioners to heaven . " he used to say . " even if I have to 000000000000000000000000000000000000 Servant of God , are requested to communicate at more with : Rev. " Fr. Gerald , his First Communion . This was in accordance with the strict and somewhat The Cause of Father Charles is about to enter upon a very important stage . His Holiness Soon after he made his First Communion came a critical period in Andrew's been wrought by him both during his lifetime and after his death , all who know of any favour and which received his precious remains after death . scouraging . They consulted Father Delahaye , who set their doubts at im personal knowledge or from the testimony of others as to the personal business of the 100 June Pius XI has issued a Decree , in virtue of which Remissorial Letters have been hough he was regarded by all " who knew him as " exceptionally pious , een wrought by him both during his lifetime and after his death , who know of any farmers Yet all these things have indeed come to pass , and under the Providence of G the Servant of God and consider the heroicity of his virtues , as well as miracles said to Andrew's head . he said : ' This boy will become great : ' 1908 03 been wrought by him both during his lifetime and after his death , all who know of any farmers utter arts of persuasion failed , he did not hesitate to have recourse to av suppose , that he obtained that vivid and intense realisation of the had all the necessary documents have been forwarded to this country and to Holland by the for the opening of the Apostolic Process . Official notice has been sent to the Vice Poshulator Servant of God , are requested to communicate at once with : R to assure us , however , that he was in no war ecoen granted or miracles wrought , or who may have known the Servant of God , and can carry Joe Pius XI has issued a Decree , in virtue of which Remissorial Letters have been rave would become a place of pilgrimage , where spiritual and temporal cred Congregation of Fites . As the enquiry will investigate the reputation for sanctity of t encouraging . They consulted Father Delahaye , who set their doubts at hurch should deem him worthy of being raised to the honours of the altar . The XI has issued a Decree , in virtue of which Remissorial Letter " He could hardly have foreseen that the name o by the people of Munstergeleon , and no doubt made a deep impression on the ould deem him worthy of being raised to the honours This good priest , who played such a large part in th nt of God and consider the heroicity of his virtues , as well as there by the hair of the head " # in forceful and vivid language . These sermons were I had set his heart on becoming a priest . His parent --- Page 6 --- HERE and there they are put into the subjects of poverty , destruction , less exciting than those of Marx . and social reform not one whit operation . Why not everywhere ? 050osed into The Catholic Faith has ideas on operation . 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 vte1994-000 #000 #000 # 1901 19101901 19101901 191001 191060008 190102190119011901190119011901190119 " 5000,000000500000000000 #000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 7 --- hearts of the unemployed men and their unemployable children . A party fight as if the idea were his very own . It is not ; and we must not let him get Here and there they are put into operation . The Communist works by means of Christianity is injected into their system . They scarcely notice it ; but their is being carried on at present . There are hundreds of thousands of potential way . The issue is joined on the one stake that counts : the minds " and the of cells from which he spreads his propaganda for the relieving of the depressed also . These are the Christian cells . Communism can be countered only in this world is in a mess and it is about time that something was done to clean up he fail as assuredly he will fail , we cannot relieve ourselves of responsibility . force because of the truth that is inherent in it . And that truth is this : the fight it intelligently . There are three courses open to us . We must choose the He is slowly awaking from his terror . His faith has ideas on the subjects sometime about the problem . but unfortunately they did the wrong thing , and on his own ground , we must steal his thunder , just as he stole ours . Let us But even a cursory reading of Irish history will show that to be the most The Communist says that by ignoring the one that we relinquish the other . ' In washing our hands of the matter and letting " the other fellow do the work . ' If prove the brotherhood of men by shooting men , and man's ultimate happiness It is here that we must be careful . We must fight Communism , but we must love of mankind than all the bomb-throwing , machine-gunning , church-burning devolves on him as a result . He is the real upholder of Christianity . It would Communist at that game any day of the week , for he has in him a more genuine be well if he would uphold it . Christianity has its duties as well as its rights . Communists in Ireland : the legion of the depressed : the unemployed and their sincere : he works to put his ideas into operation . And the Christian . " To fight the Communist so that we may be sure of winning we must meet him not condemn him for that . Where he is wrong is in his methods . You do not the right work . Others would have Government prohibition of such anti-social behaviour . memployed men go and amuse themselves . But all the while the potent doctrine dependents . Surely hundreds are being inoculated against the great social illness humanitarians since Engels' time . with the assumption . ighting Communism . That zeal must be harnessed for work ; but it must be The Catholic must realise that truth : he must also realise the duty that Those Christian gentlemen in College-green must be given the credit for doing they are the same . Nor is the Communist a beast . He is a man moved by the wrongs Christianity within us . mess . So Leo XIII said over forty years ago : so Mr. O'Donnell says to- of our time . short , he challenges the Christian and , by the only touchstone , he shows that he The solution is as plain as a pike-staff if only we had the courage to see it preach , and practise , the brotherhood of man . The Christian can beat the ety , destruction , reform , not one whiteless exciting than those of Marx . of his fellow-men and anxious to right them . We must be careful that we do THE CROSS . he last state is infinitely worse than the first . does the Catholic . But he calls them after a patron saint . Functionally he last state is infinitely worse than the first . 102 . testimony of its powers . So it is with boys " and girls' clubs or hostels These are the real centre of Catholic influence in the slums . ' There t best : the stakes are too high for any muddling . ' There is tremendous talk also perricious course of all . Moreover , that way out is too easy . It amounts uperstition if you deny his immortality . Communism is a world old succeed , we will have shown ourselves unable to prove the --- Page 8 --- 0 --- Page 9 --- of the persecutors , but the deacons enjoyed at first comparative immunity from open and among the poor and needy , whilst the Church was still a secret and Bome . ' To the poor he is the Saint who died for ' Christ , but first suffered certain that there is an historical basis for the various traditions connected with decree . All bishops , priests , and deacons were to be captured and executed on each of these districts was under the direction of a deacon , who organised the districts , as a modern parish is divided into districts for outdoor collecting , and of the Romans . He was put to death in the year 258 , and the building of churches the spot . In an earlier decree this emperor had commanded all Christians to mysterious assemblage of people who met by right in the catacombs , and there in the catacombs . For a rear the Rome had contrived to evade this law , but Borso , and S. Lorenzo in Monte ( both very ancient ) . These are , all gratitude because he , with St. Agnes , helped greatly in the conversion of the dedicated to his name began shortly after the Peace of the Church set in the is the Pope . The Pope at this time was St. Sixtus II , and St. ike moles in the subterranean passages of the dismissed cemeteries the carnoral these spots , for the death of St. Lawrence created a strong feeling in the minds conversion of Rome attributed to their example and intercession . St. Lawrence works of mercy were not neglected . The city was mapped out into seven Roman aristocracy . It is no exasperation to say that St Lawrence and St the new edict made things much more difficult . On the 6th of August 258 like to hazard a guess at the precise number , but ' here are some of them , was originally built by Constantine , is one of the Major Basilicas , one of the must have been a well-known figure in Rome , for much of his work was in the Seven Churches , and one of the Pilgrimage Churches , except in Holy Year punishment because he helped the poor . To the rich he is worthy of love and interference . In the year 258 the Emperor Valerian issued a new and sterner id the bishops and priests banished , instructed , said Mass , and heard Confessions ate their God who had been put to death and came to life again at the words You must know that whilst the Church did its spiritual work underground th century ) . S. Lorenzo in Panisperna ( before the 8th century ) . with the approximate dates of their first foundation : 8 . Lorenzo in Damasa REV. Victor Mann under the direction of the archdeacon , who was responsible to the bishop-that churches in Rome bearing the name of this mart-saint : I should not THE Romans have a great affection for San Lorenzo . ' There are many Saint . The Romans have a great of their priests . story alive for all time , and spreads both the witness of the joking on the grid-iron keeps his truth and the memory of the Walls . It is not difficult to account for this widespread devotion to the Saint in his archdeacon . The bishops and priests were the especially object of the fury Some Churches . VII . St. Lawrence-Outside-the affection for San Lorenzo haritable work , and probably had lay officers to help him . ' The deacons were the city , and are associated with events in the life of St. Lawrence . We can 00000000 .000 # 00000000 of Rome . supposed .000 # 00000000 before 384 ) . S. Lorenzo in Lucina ( before 395 ) . 8. Lorenzo in Miranda An incident like St. Lawrence the saintly Pope summoned the Christians to meet at one of the lesser-known th century ) , S. Lorenzo in Panisperna ( before the 8th century ) , in the national worship of the nagan gods and to discontinue their meeting Agnes were placed almost on the same level as the Apostles , so large h which is built over the Saint's tomb , called St. Lawrence-outside - the . Walls It is not difficult to account for this widespread devotion the city , and are associated with events in the life of St. I --- Page 10 --- 105 . --- Page 11 --- Immaculate Convention , of the suoliation of the Panal States and the loss of the and Catherine , add further decoration ; ' and , also in mosaics , are the coats of Temporal Power of Peter , the Pope who restored the Hierarchy to England , was originally the entrance to the Pelaeian building . ' The whole would sent in wished to be buried among the poor in the Campo Verano , and ordered that not the Rome of the Vatican Council , and the definition of Rural Infallibility . But in face of the limitations imposed by his will nothing beyond the two thousand cannot be two front doors to a church , one at either end - so this notice was closed . But a very special use was made of it when Pone Pius TX died . He promuluation of the Decree of the Immaculate Convention are depicted : merlal- was strictly obeyed , and a beautiful but simple marble tomb was set up in what was covered with mosaics from the designs of Cattaneo . Three scenes from the Pope Honorious III pulled down the dividing wall and made them one church . at the other end-8t. Lawrence's end-now ceased to have any meaning-there arms of those who subscribed the larger sums . ions of Saints and Doctors of the Church , the Pope's own patrons , Saints Francis more than two thousand francs' should be spent on his tomb . This instruction Passionist Periodicals 000000000000 00000000 subscriptions to raise a memorial to the beloved Pio Nono , the Pope of the # does of Passmist periodicals , which have attained considerable importance in mass Name of Periodical . with the new portico or front entrance shown in the illustration . The sortic THE CROSS . ranes could be spent on his tomb . ' A way was found . ' The whole of the " The Passionist Congregation exercises its apostolate by the spoken rather devotion to the Passion of Our Lord . Passionist Fathers , the last twenty-five years have witnessed the growth and development art altogether from the large number of devotional volumes written and simulated her periodicals shown on the opposite page : 106 . by the Passionist Fathers . pay by the written word , it is nevertheless true that from the very beginning , members 18. Kruns en Leifde . # spend a list giving some interesting particulars regarding the various Passion . # One of the oldest as well as one of the largest periodicals sponsored each month . It is no small matter for congregation that The Cross published by the in the Congregation have also utilised the printed word as a means of propagating 20 Le Petit Clerc de la Passion e United States , is one of the most important , having reached a circulation of 1/02, 16 Ecos de San Felicisimo 25 Perta del Calvario ... Founded ( Pages ( Circulation . 19. Il Santuario " di Laurianano . La Stella del Mare was covered with mosaics from the designs of Cattaneo . Three scenes from the 11. Il Divin Orocifisso . # From the point of view of circulation , The Sign published by the Passinists . 22 La Beata Gemma Galgani 10- Il. Crocifisso 21 Il Piccolo Araldo del Orocifisso 17 Piccoli Missimari del Orocifiss 24 Nazi Patron . 15 Revue de la Passion 23. Il. Sacro Costato di Gesu Lano --- Page 12 --- at the Vatican Press exhibition . Passionist Periodicals Dominismist . Danielianlo . 1940s . 0 0 0 0 4 1940s . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1943 . 3 to 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Thomas 0 0 0 1907 0 0 1930s , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4tho' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1943 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 by other 0 0 N. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1930s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Page 13 --- the less prominent but none the less ever present spiritual life of these people , rebelled . " He saw the apparent apathy with which people endured these things . ' of course , the safe seat in which he lived was not for beginners like him . It was was himself leading , the Arab monetary and grim squalor of the life his parents home during holidays to the misery of East Derwall had affected his highly-strung depending as it did upon the docks for its very existence , had far more men out against heavy odds in a seat that was almost a stronghold of the Right . He but had even as a special scholar studied for a time for the priesthood . Returning and filled with a youthful fire , he endeavoured to house them . When they told And yet , as a boy , Jim Donnelly had been not only an excellent Catholic , nature , and being thrown for companionship amongst the Left wing followers of their import . He saw by contrast with the life of study and peace which he such things , found time to listen to the humid , and , to some , alluring stories of him that in the main they weren't grumbling , he stormed at them , became became more bitter as time went on , and for want of another target his gives Knowing full well that argument , or any other action for that matter , would men who otherwise would have been too busy earning a living to trouble about of work than in . And , being already a hot-bed of Communism , hundreds of whose parish he lived was subjected to many of the gibes and indignities " that with all the fury of a fanatic . Twice he had nearly reached the legislature . But , for the Church to which he had once belonged , and Father O'Leary , in With the coming of the depression matters had not improved , for the district I'm was one of the chosen few who had actually been to Moscow , and seen the carried on asking Almighty God to help Jim back to the Church , and he left various show places of that city . held at the disposal of a more important member of the party . Jim had to fight them to you . least of all the churches . They can't help you . If you want him not a little . Memories would MIN DONNELLY was a " Red , " possessed of a vitriic tongue . a slick Religion had no place in his scheme of things . Only the material mattered young Communist beyond all bounds . to him . " The spiritual he would not accept . it in His Hands . other Socialist thinkers . came from him , or his followers . come crowding upon him , in spite Church ? The thought worried Alfred Grosch . A temporary d thousands more like them were compelled to live , and his spirit , ignoring arrived home just as Mr. O'Leary was leaving the house . After his third war he refused to return to college , and plunged into politics Blindness When Jim's mother lay very ill someone sent for the priest in his at It's all dope , comrades , " he'd saw . be useless and serve only to bring down opiprobrium upon him . Fr. O'Leary 00000000 .000000000000000000000000000 embittered , and sought for a message in the works of Mark , Kropotkin , and a ready wit . His bitterest shafts were invariab of his own district , he imbited their views without being fully aware at the tin unfort and happiness , and you can take it from me that no one will ever give were fired at Fr. O'Leary , whose wonderful patience seemed to infuriate the of his attempts to fight them off . comfort and happiness , and you can take ed home just as Mr. O'Leary was leaving the house . Soviet Russia , which Jim and one or two more were never tired of relating . ke it , my friends , and let the next world look after which Jim and one or two more were never tired nce , and a ready wit . His ' bitterest shafts were invariably reserved What you want here in this life is arried on , asking Almighty God to help Jim back to the Church , and he left --- Page 14 --- 109 --- Page 15 --- was Bernadette in person , just as represented in her picture - the coloured turned her head for a moment towards that special window as if to make still strong upon her when she made her gentlemen before the altar and took Now her ever were arrested by a sight which held her shellbound . for there interest . Bernadette had risen from her kneeling posture , had plucked a flower assurance doubly sure for whom her fervent supplication had been made , the her soul of its scrutes than an extraordinary sense of peace and well-being took inspiration dashed across her mind . She would place her cause altogether in the without difficulty . For long weeks past that " dreadful " stiffness in her knee had her place in her stall . She was too lost in wonder and itor to concern herself as chapel her first glance was as usual directed towards the grotto . She had reparation might justly pray for her cure or whether she ought to confine herself with the scent of lilac and gillyflowers , and strewn with the twigs blown sill , oblivious of the disabilities which had previously climbed her , now rose were not too cold a word to express her glowing emotion was to pour out her ground beside her , and her hands . cleaned round her rosary , raised in fervent little commute gathered up her approval of sticks and suddenly disappeared from be first reveille , and dressed herself with difficulty . Before going down to the trictions had been brought upon her in well-merited punishment . ' One evening when she was in her cell preparing her meditation for the following hands of Our Lady's little confidante , who would know exactly how and what giving with more fervour . No sooner had she put her inspiration into practice and thus unburdened faith had not been misplaced . The result gave overwhelming proof that she had The one watching from the window followed her everv motion with interest kerchief over her head , the faggot she had removed from her worn lying on the to praying for patience and resignation in her trial . A solution to this question was providing vouchsafed her . The bell was ringing for the Office that preceded Mass and the vision was rigotten all about her prayer to Bernadette on the previous evening Following the common life , and she told herself in bitter self-reproach , that these sossession of her , a peace which even the rocket of a stormy night was powerless Lafter pressing a kiss upon it , had laid it at Our Lady's feet . Then , having to dispel . The question presented itself whether one vowed to a life of menace a observed by the rest of the Community . heart in gratitude to Our Lady of Lourdes . been the victim of no"delusion . She must lose no time in informing the Mother Princess of the marvellous a new-born sense of joy in being alive . No longer had she any need of the race accorded through St. Bernadette's intercession , but her first duty - if that Without staving to break her fast , she hastened out into the garden , fragrant to whether or no her entrance into choir under these new conditions had been Mother Catherine , who had instinctively fallen on her knees by the window The wind had died down when morning dawned . ' Mother Catherine rose at to ask . mile and customs had now furthermore to take her meals in the infirmary and to be the object of many minor dispensations . Never had she followed the Mass or made her Holy Communion and thanks Perhaps she had hitherto subconsciously prided herself on her regularity in eostatic supplication to the Immaculate Virgin . view . in a convenient garden orm . The sun was shining , the world was fresh and fair and she experienced a picture of St. Bernadette fell out of the book she was using . A sudden ted her from so doing . She realised the fact that she was cured . Her static supplication to the Immaculate Virgin . start in gratitude to Our Lady of Lourdes giving with more fe prevented her from so doing . --- Page 16 --- him not a little , and awakened within him a sense of curiosity that he tried to something more in life than just living . He would be alone if he retired upon weigh it all up ! Then surely there must be something wrong with such views . Often enough he'd told people to take happiness . Well , where was it ? From the matter until now . What had his politics effected for the people he'd set out Henceforth I am outside of everything in life . I must walk in the shadow . I analyse . Did he really hate God , and His Church , " was " it just part of priest think his hand . But Mr. O'Tearr was almost two horror for wood beam of light in his mind came the thought : Why alone ! Surely there was this . As a matter of fact he'd never , thus far , stopped to think at all about of the spirit which he had long as forfeited all right to . ' The thought worried the old material arguments , which had now grown suddenly very empty . ' There " Say what you like to me . Father . I deserve it all . " he remarked , when was more in life than that if he could only grasp it . Of that he felt certain . The Later in the day Margaret Dalton stood by the bed . ' Fr. O'Leary had already to help ! Anything at all ? Nothing that he could recollect , now he came to Now , he thought , I know why I feel outside of everything . I am outside . political scheme ! Was it indeed part of any scheme , or just more catchword by the blow . When he recovered himself he called , and asked them to send It was one of his own particular friends who broke the news to him of his ' Let us make an act of contribution together , Jim , ' he said , quietly . The following morning he asked the Sister if Mr. O'Leary could come to him , the ward Sister to him . She came , and sensing that something had happened , thought elated him . Surely he could seize hold once again of a faith which Aline ! Alone ! The thought was almost unbearable . Suddenly , like a are funny away the sheet anchor of my Faith , and the material world leaves me needed only sincerity . What was the nraver he used to say as a boy moments there would steal over him the feeling that he was outside of all that told her the splendid news . She gazed down on Jim for a few seconds without and a little later the priest arrived . Jesus Jesus' week ? " ah , " he'd forgotten . " No , it was on the was going on within the ward . He felt that others there possessed a communion Yes , " she answered , " I am ! asked him what it might be . stranded high and dry . s recruiting the prayers . Instead , she came nearer to him . He listened without must ? " the whispered word came up to her from the lips of the man tip of his tongue : " Jesus meek , and , and , with the prayer on his lips and in his heart , he fell asleep . joining in. phraseology to impress ignorant people ? Funny ! ' He'd never looked at it like blindness . For a long time after his tactics visitor had gone he lay stunned speaking . Who told you ? " she asked . whose eyes were heavily shaded . was evening in a item to wheel him closer to the sun't where the Tell me . Sister , are won a Religious ? Yes ! " came the brief reply . I didn't , Margaret , " he answered , eagerly . " But I felt , or hoped you " Thank you Sister ! " he murmured " That is all I wanted to know " " Am I , please ? " " Oh ! " she explained . " Never mind who told me , Sister , " he replied , quietly , and respectfully . Oh ! " she explained . " How did you know I was here ? " ' How did you know I was here ? ' whom could be obtain it now ? ' Where should be first # Good ! Then I know you'll tell me the truth . Am I solid ? ' 110 . Good ! Then I know you'll suld he obtain it now ? Where could he find it ? tell me the truth . Am I'mblind ? " THE CROSS . was more in life than that if he could only grasp it . Of that he felt with which Never mind who told me , Sister --- Page 17 --- great to remove Do . Sisters of Mercy . Goldenbridge , Dublin Trim. Co. Heath Swinford , Co. Mayo Lixnaw , Co. Kerry Bryson Street , Belfast Millstreet . Co. Cork Applications for Missions and Retreats , which should be Children , St. Clare's Convent . Harold's Cross . Dublin addressed to : V. Rev. Fr. Provincial , C.P. , St. Paul I. de M. , Sisters of Charity , Ballaghaderreen , Co. Roscom Ballucastle . Co. Antrim . Mitchelstown . Co. Cork Franciscan Convent , Briar Road , Glasgow do . Little Flower Convent , Limavady , Co. Derry do . do . Do. Presentation Convention Convention . Clonnel , Co. Tipperary Laine . Co. Antrim . Little Company of Mary , Monument Hill , Fermoy , Clonmel , Co. Tipperary do . do . Presentation Sisters , do . do . Oakpark , Tralee . Co. Kerry Lochgelly , Scotland do . do . do . Irvine , Ayrshire , Scotland Fermov . Co. Cork do . little Sisters of the Poor , Edinburgh ( Inmates ) do . Passionist Sisters , do . do . Kilcullen . Co. Kildare do . do . sisters , do . Co. Cork . do . do . --- Page 18 --- still remain a problem which even the Folklore Institute , so prominent in the and exploitation of Christian Folklore in this country , much has already been I ) those takes and poems we know to be of purely native origin , and ( 2 ) those which deals with the people and their early religious associations , we find " legends It is , however , an amazing and unaccountable fact that , despite the high presents many aspects of folk tradition and belief . Indeed , in that class alone uncertainty , and around the two remaining classes of this branch of folklore but even more distinctly in its admit omissions . In most countries for instance . of whom are blissfully illiterate . It is for his reason , too , that its various sources the great outstanding anthropomorphic conception added to European folklore in English and remain , for the most part , in the possession of native-speakers attributable to those many folk-stories and poems either definitely based upon whose derivation and entry into Ireland still remains unsolved . But " uniform Especially is this true of that group which we may call the " Continentals " Grainne Vigh , Friar Brian , the Old Woman of Beare and Mutruana It is , indeed , a significant fact that few of these tales are to be found recorded some of a semi-religious nature concerning Oisin , Oscar and Solomon been passed down from generation to generation of a people , the greater part of much of our Christian folklore , few can question the purely Irish aspect it was the devil , while later the belief in witches who trafficked directly or indirectly re-establishment of the native-culture , has failed to probe to any appreciable nately . this is not the only group connected with which there is an element of most other countries , but a peasant and oral culture which has lineered and has or foreign saints . Peter. Paul , and Martin : of unknown or fictitious characters , been told , at least in their present setting , had not Christianity established itself SSOCIATED with its folklore in the promotion of about one in every four distinct predominance of Petrine stories . to any great extent in the folklore of the country . There seems rather to be a hangs a shroud of obscurity . a deeper something which it may require many But though there is still much work to be done in the collecting , arranging For this is true folklore , not the written and very often corrupt folklore of lace of St. Brigid in the hearts of all Irish women and men , she is not perpet ossesses , not only in the dove-tailing of what is pagan into what is Christian , sccomplished , and the collection attained undoubtedly covers a huge area and If all save the most enthusiastic students of the country , its language and which defies comparison in present-day Europe . An aspect directly or hidden ' death the subtleties of ancient Irish manuscripts - beyond the reach in Ireland . depth . or five stories or poems , there is in Ireland a distinct Christian aspect Literature . ales and poems whose source we know to be continental but the mystery of Christianity . Despite this strong Petrine influence and the admittedly continental source ages has played its part in the years and much labour of research to reveal . and Folklore . Henry Elliott struacle for Irish and national expressing the native traits and outlook upon foreign subject-matter , there also patriotic duty . vation has been recognised as a ideals . Its collection and press- 000000000000 00000000 But though there is still much work to be done in the c Christian concessions , or so far coloured her them that they would never have ears and much labour of research to reveal Christian folklore throughout the 1940s ago # concerning the native saints , Patrick , Columcille , Delgan , Moling , a of whom are blissfully illiterate . It is for this reason , too , t of all save the most enthusiastic students of the co Despite this strong Petrine influence and the air us whose source we know to be continental but the --- Page 19 --- be remembered , was before the advent of Christianity , and consequently purely aspect necessary to the preservation of folklore . Without this Catholic bark- name . " await " was applicable to both sexes , whereas the English and European While , although another powerful and European superstition . " The Evil Eve . " millencha " or bags have never given rise " to a true or gained a place in Irish folklore nothing to suggest the disensitive and obscene origins of witchcraft one remaining part where this loving reverence and graciousness still fourishes word . " witch " was applicable only to women . Incidentally , this word " await a rich one-from St. Brigid , of whom it is written : " She tended the ensirine the past traits , habits and customs of our country - that country which of any of the other European countries instead of the heartifilly descriptive and messengers in the guise of the sick and homeless . Indeed , one might well claim isolated cases among the English settlers , such beliefs gained little or no hold But it was not confined to the nobility and Trishmen and women of every references to it in Dr. Hyde's " Religious Songs of Connacht , " and in the which abound in that of other countries . Even the devil is much less grotesque , salvation , the women especially regarding it , as they still , do , as a heritage - and egends surrounding customs and superstitions which differ but little from those All the promoters and supporters of this Naparine mortainate in the benefits of 1911 Masses continue to figure , even more prominently than before . Because , just as folklore s not the popular or common figure that dominates Teutonic legend . sheltered Christianity when others turned it desolately away . And so Christian folklore throughout the ages has played its part in the of the ancient Irish historians who frequently record it as an essential part and as to inspire legend . and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . ore or less malignant old women . but these , too being referred to simply as ve for the poor and of the belief that Christen came on earth or sent His countries , as well as in a few Catholic ones , and in America . But gave for some Gaelic civilisation ? has been recognised as a patriotic and Government duty . will undoubtedly is the Gaeltacht . the home of folklore , with the heart and soul of an ancient and with the Evil One became astoundingly prevalent and powerful in most Protestant the rural superstitions of Connacht . Christianity and folklore . he most praiseworthy trait of Irish nobility . my of the characteristics of the witches of the Christian era . But this , it must social standing looked upon its possession as necessary , as indeed it was . In their ground , indeed . " our native-culture might well become a worthless collection of Spiritual Privileges . 050599000000 00000000 There" were , though , in ancient times creatures known in Ireland who bore was known in this country , still it was , fortunately , not so firmly established ssary to the preservation of the spirit of Ireland , so also is the Christian Irish Christian folklore , too , is full of the teaching of tender and reverent in Ireland , and the devil appears but rarely , and witches never , in Irish fall 113 . " It is true , nevertheless , that there were in Ireland many tales concerning e confines himself almost entirely to his abode in the internal regions . Ireland , and the devil appears but rarely , and witches never , in Irish folklore . can in its conception . These creatures differed too , inasmuch as their Irish every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as to folk-speech , has perpetrated itself in an astonis ! underlying principles , and would be ample borne out ed the birds , she led the poor . " Is it to be wondered at them that the rish remnants of a past and glorious civilisation , and , as he confines himself almost entirely to his abode in the life elightfully Irish remnants of a past and glorious civilisation , remnants that Irish and national ideals , and , now that its collection an he most praiseworthy trait of Irish nobility . --- Page 20 --- to the judgment hall . The Jews refused . ' last they should be defiled . ' Pilate robably had discussed Jesus with her husband . Only last night a Roman eye fell on Jesus , with hands bound and His garments disarranged and covered The Roman Centurion whose servant Jesus had healed in Caphernann , had Now . early though it was about 6 a.m. ) they found Pilate ready and waiting spittle on His face : friendless and without an advocate . The Temple police were handling Him roughly , while the sneering , confident , vicious faces of the Claudia' Procula . Pilate's wife , ' was deeply interested in the Jewish Visfigured face of Jesus but purity of mind , gentleness , resolution , and strength Pilate thought that he might have reason to reverse the judgment , but out extraordinary' night session of the Jewish Council and the early morning one , rider for that , it would have to be reported to him : he would also hear of the Sanhedrim accusers , and with the slightest of bows , beckoned them to come up Pilate also seems to have had a proud contempt for the Jewish rulers ; at with the dust of the garden : the bloody sweat and the marks of the blows and After standing trial three times before Jewish Courts and being found " guilty surely talked about it . perhaps even mentioned it in his deswatches . Then death simply because they demanded it . This was a sore wound to their national human indoor should survive into and carefully consider the whole case against thus in the designs of God it came to pass that a competent and unprejudiced The governor was a shrewd'judge of men : he saw nothing in the calm ny rate he showed from the beginning that he was not going to put Jesus to XIX . - Jesus before Pilate : Art . Thou a King ? What is Truth ? for them . The Governor kept himself well-informed through his officers and circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . bring you against this man ? " Jesus and declare Him innocent . of death , " Jesus was led to Pilate . essential part of his office , a duty . Pilate" already knew something of Jesus , and it was all in Our Lord's favour , spies of the movements , religious and political , of the Jews ; that was an accompanying councillors would have made any judge alert , and brace himself if respect for the councillors he went out and asked them : " What accusation to encounter some sinister design . and personal pride , but they had to submit to it Pilate came out on the balcony and looked down over the crowd . His quick so he was prepared for this call at the Praetorium . shed , then invited Jesus . Who went up alone and entered the hull with Pilate The Governor looked sharply over the whole crowd , then at Jesus and the I. Cor. I. 25 . and personal pride , but they had to submit to it . This was no brawler , no usurper ; even the pagan could see that . Pilate came out on the balcony and looked down overth o he was prepared for this call at the Praetorium . death simply because they demanded it . This was a sore , this in the designs of God it came to pass that a competent and unprejudives " The Romans had withdrawn from the Jews the right to put anyone to death : special section of The Cross . the wisdom of God . " Arthur activists of the Soviet Passion , should be regarded by them as their own the power of God and Christist . Crucified . tribune and soldiers had arrested Jesus , and if Pilate himself had not : accompanning councillors would have made any judge alert , as rider for that , it would have to be reported to him ; he would also hear of the rough by no means intended exclusively for members of the to encounter some sinister design . " the whole crowd , then at Jesus and the --- Page 21 --- names of deceased . lay Mortimer , Edward , Ellen and Nellie' McGrane . Philip McGrath , James Hicks , Mary Byrne , Bernard Spollen , Teresa Medlar , Patrick Philip McGrath . James Hicks . Mary Byrne. Bernard Spollen , Ter --- Page 22 --- haired priest sat peacefully by the fire . ' Nearly an ' hour ' elapsed before I felt changed a little in his position in the chair , so that the light fell over his shoulder thought . Father Gerald sees in all things , the working of the finger of God . " So dissatisfaction , upheaval , reconstruction of present-day life , while the old , white- of dear old Father Gerald , but I think he lives in a different age : an age long compelling headlines of strikes and rumours of strikes , important pronouncements rising and falling of the sea . The fury of the winds and the power of the storm . evenings were cool , there by the sea . The gentle-faced , white-haired priest turned on national and international politics and solutions for great national questions . quietly here by the sea , with his simple fisher folk , and dream his peaceful the better part . " So I listened humbly to this old priest who in the long to the solving of the world's problems he might not be seeing the supernatural quite at ease ; for somehow the old priest's ideas and ways , so different from reinembrance of one who had been busy for the Lord while the other listened the Divine Master with men . dreams : and preach his simple little sermons of the ways of the Lord in Galilee . in the light of the green-shaded oil lawn that stood on the little table then do not see eye to eve with Father Gerald . ' Perhaps if he would give his thoughts It's all a question of environment . I said quietly to myself , as I looked far that I had gleaned the last straws of news of a tretted world , then I laid paper on the table , moved my chair near the fire of dry hardwood that was That evening after the nail had come I disposed myself to wait patiently he passed me the paper in silence . supernatural intervention were of not more than passing interest . For the sailed away towards the horizon . It is natural . I thought , for men who see the present-day world : of the Bolshevik , " of the profiteer , of the great international in the paper . He gave but a cursory glance to the front page , yet there were burned cheerfully in the open fireplace , for the Autumn was advancing and the What . I thought , does the old priest know of the great turmoil of the little tales , some of them very edifying , yet they had impressed me but His visual of the second name and the succeeding ones was just as rapid . Then at his feet came to me , and I had Scriptural warrant for the one who had chosen HAD sat quite a while with old Father Gerald and listened to many avsint those of the eager , wanting , straining world that I had left behind me in the much of my attention , though , is given to great problems of humanity that I city , seemed to have in them very much of wisdom . fore the advent of newspapers , when greater respect was paid to legendary lore . B. J. Murdoch . years of his missionary life had seen striking examples of the wonderful ways of Bagerly I read headline after headline , column after column , of unrest , be more conscious of the unseen Power directing it all . That is why , I St. James suppressed # 00000000 According to f people who seem to live contested with their lot . Yet I did not feel Yet Father Gerald had scarcely seen the headlines , to say nothing of the column , rlightly . It's well , I had said to myself , to have the sweet simplicity ity , seemed to have in them very much of wisdom . upon the affairs of a troubled troubles of the world seem suddenly of the way . Still , I did not convince myself that I priest had finished reading the evening paper . A little wood fire world . Beside a sick-bed , the questions fretting the mind of humanity ? It's well 1 An old priest has his own outlook heaving , restless sea to where a large , ' white four-mas at every turn of the way . Still , I did not convince myself that his stories of --- Page 23 --- I rough wood only to find on arriving at her home . that she not expecting him others whipped their nets with long , slender switches , while others carried fishing place in the world of things that really battered was present in my thoughts . me in the decreuit old tray , and we were off . For a long time our road lay We could see the fishermen at work along the shore : Some were pending nets . the seashore , a hard , gritty road , almost as level as a pavement . In be to accompany him . It was a telephone call and the doctor had said the fill one day there came a sick call to a distant part of his parish and he asked that day , had taken her breakfast . He had been obliged to return home with near the sea of Galileo , when the crowds lined the ways and the lame and the was stopped and the fishermen took off their hats . ' then 'knitly on the was enacted which sent my thoughts back to centuries ago , in the little villages There was a mist in the eve of the priest as he recounted the simple little little sick-call course where rested in the small golden by the Bread of Life , viest related to me a simple little story of an old woman to whom he had taken front room downstairs . It appeared to be a warlour that had been converted . sainly old man : but always the inclination to rank him as one not taking his ea , hiding behind some high lilac bushes . The priest motioned with his hand and I turned the horse in at the br-road that led up from the sea through a fel The days passed quickly with Father Gerald there by the ever-changing sea . and as they passed I found a greater respect growing for the simple ways of the sacristy , her kind , old wrinkled face smiling at the priest , her glovel liness was pneumonia , and there was no hope for the man I thought , Father , " she said , " that being as I so disappointed the Lord tory : but there was no talk of world problems that night . And once or twice A man was waiting for us in the yard and he took the horse in silence . I year to their boats . Then , as we drove along where the men worked , a scene into a sick room , for there were many small orriaments , dried flowers and grasses to rest the Holy Sacrifice , a stopped , ' bent little old woman walked into the offer some solution of the present-day problem for something " in my brain were or two , fast becoming brown save for a few tufts of clover here and there had turned immediately and had left her in silence . if after all the priest had not chosen the better part , and I then wondered at during the night when I smoke and looked over the dark oniet sea I wondered reasterday the best way to make up for it was to walk here this morning surface and stole . Suspended from a white silk cord around his neck was the the Blessed Sacrament . He had not been angry with the old woman , but he scratched in three , or four red lines . myself for wondering . Instead of offering any theories or solutions for the things of the world the a-fastin' . as he went towards a table on which were a white cloth and two lighted yellow , parlour . ' " The house where the sick man lived was a few hundred yards back from the now almost a mass of deep red coats , and waited expectantly for the priest to The following morning as Father Gerald had drawn near the vesting-table which was to be the strength for the warfarer . Sileutly he took his place Holy Communion a few days before . " He had gone four miles , mostly through according to St. James the echoes of all the great questions of the world's ferment : The priest removed his coat and began to say awfully some travers in Latin and and bowed their heads - and Jesus passed , Father Gerald came out from the church , a black overcoat covering cassock . 117 . Father Gerald came out from the church , a black overcoat or nalt and the blind were there , for to-day , suddenly though quietly , the we the Blessed Sacrament . He had not been angry with th owed Father Gerald into the low-roomed house . The sick man was in the surplace and stole . Suspended from a white silk cord around his neck was the The following morning as Father Gerald had drawn as in vases , family album and many other little effects that constitute the c The house where the sick man lived was a few hundred yards b nd and bowed their heads - and Jesus passed . viest related to me a simple little story of an old woman to whom he had taken choes of all the great questions of the world's ferment . scratched in three , or four red lines . As a une press , ollowed Father Gerald into the low-roomed house . The sick --- Page 24 --- bed fanny him with a leaf when we entered , but she had gone to kneel with genuflected before the Sacred Host reposing in the open pyx . ' Booe Agous his breathing came with terrible rapidity . A woman had been sitting near the and mouth . Slowly and almost imperceptibly a strange calming influence came Then he went reverently through his holy work , anointing eyes and ears and we entered again and knelt down , as the priest said the confiteor and the rest of the household who knelt at the opposite side of the room . It did not beard had grown a little and it was streaked somewhat with grey . His checks As we drove by the sea on our return home I waited for the priest to speak . then he sat down near the head of the bed to hear the confession of the sick said the priest as he turned . The sick man moved a snow-white cloth closer him with oil in the name of the Lord . And the prayer of faith will save the sick I raised my eyes and noticed that Father Gerald was opening his silver oil - quietly at the priest . I had not the slightest doubt that something supernatural Then he suddenly looked over the sea and said in a quiet voice , as if he were towards his neck and I felt that he must still be conscious . I bowed my head Let him bring in the priests of the church and let them "pay over him , anointing over the dying man : his breathing became less and less laboured . He looked has ceased and the sun looking down from a clear blue sky . The presence of being aware . ' I felt as a man working in the rain suddenly finds that the rain for again he had seen the supernatural intervention of the Lord , ' but I was ' very need one well versed in medical knowledge to see that death was hovering over Christian warfarers have been fortified since the beginning of God's Holy Church . have grown small and I thought surely Father Gerald has chosen the better part . time at the sick man . ' He seemed to be a man of about forty-five years , humble , for I , too , had seen . candles in glass candlesticks . The priest sninkled the room with a London codied The priest reversed the white sick-call stole so that the purple side appeared . the sick man and was waiting impatiently . thoughts . is at the place where was kept the Oil of the Infirm . forgiven him . ' 00000000ment # 00000000 This is life's story from the first to last . so full of shadows and of sad , drowned eyes . Are whether than the sails I see near by . Far out the water obstens in the sun Tis far-off things for which we ever pray ; But gaze with longing eyes across the and we all left the room . In a little while Father Gerald opened the door Thomas J. McElligott . The beauty that lies near us we see not With dazzling beauty as the daylight dies ; ras happening : the very atmosphere of the room had changed without our ath had left the room . The man was much better . bomb that he had pinned in holy water . ' And as he did so I looked for the first and presently the man was fortified with the Bread of Life , as so many other gaze across the ripping , shining bar The water near the shore is dull and dark I wonder why the sails so far away And watch the distant boats with eager eye ; THE CROSS . red with fever and his eyes seemed to be fixed on the ceiling , while I said nothing , but to me the big questions of the world seemed suddenly 118 man . And the Lord shall raise him up ; and " if he in sins they shall be giving the text to one of his simple sermons : " Is any man sick among bristian wayfareers have been fortified since the beginning of you's number with dazzling beauty as the daylight --- Page 25 --- girl adds a new golden link to the The finger of God is here . glorious chain of stigmatists . In this century of ours " says Fr. Dorsaz , a modest country & O.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000 ? 2,000000000 1940ships from a strong-cross 1953 . Fr. Dorsaz , # 0000000000000000 --- Page 26 --- she might be forgiven for taking possession of this favoured flower to keep as a vind , which after the temporary lull , had risen with fresh impetuosity . " She had placed in homage at the feet of the Queen of Paradise , for on gaining the grotto . What were you doing out here so early this morning ? " she demanded , the Reverend Mother and ask her to give you another trial . And we must tell her She had thrown a check duster over her head and tied it securely under her chin , to clutch her veil tightly with both hands to prevent a sudden gust from blowing be bending over her beloved flower-borders , independent of another's aid were crunching the gravel behind her . is the grace to labour for . ' So we must do with . Now we'll go together to things . . O'Mother , won't you pray for me that I'll not have to be for her . The child had adopted a simpler expedition for coping with the wind . " Dieu ! " responded Mother Catherine . St. Thomas More used to say : ' The things we pray for , good God , give Spiritual Privileges . And you were praying for me ! " they were gratified that one had been chosen from their humble ranks to be Then , fearing that her assertion favoured of unorthodoxy in seeming to imply postulant took the name of Sister Mary Bernadette . " Of course I will , but you mustn't cry , child , We'll both pray , So you forgot to pray for yourself . Don't you know At her Clothing , which took place at the earliest possible date , the little Mother Catherine saw it was a pansy that Bernadette had plucked . She hope to a request for a blessing . to do more than that . " that she placed her own efforts before the efficacy of prayer , she made haste wind-strewn twigs . on first meeting one's official in the morning . specially offered every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as in how Our Lady has answered your prayer . Whatever should I do without my and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . too evident to need an answer . All the promoters and supporters of this Vazzarine narticinate in the benefits of 434 The little postulant made her shv smiling obeisance . souvenir , almost as a relic . She could not leave it to be carried away by to add : It sounded more like an ejaculation of disillusioned surprise than a response thus leaving her hands free to continue her task of clearing the path of the " Gathering some dry sticks to light the laundry fire , Mother . ' Her " vision had materialised past all belief . is if she were being accused of an impertinence . walking-stick which she had carried of late to support her steps . She would soon Benedicite ! " she murmured , in accordance with the time-honoured custom little aid , who has done so much for me ! wwwwwwwww swiss com The remark was not put as a question , but as the simple statement of a fact " It seemed so sad , " the little postulant stamped out , deprecatingly , it over her face and blocking out her view , when she turned to see whose footstep Yes that I'm a little good-for-nothing , always forgetti THE CROSS Whatever should I do without my They were those of the little postulant in a pair of sabots a size too large # # # # that I will have that ever , " little aid , who has done so much for me ! " " HAVE SHOUNN. Benedicite ! " she murmured , in accordance with the tin thus leaving her hands free to continue her task of cleari 12 ncy of the reaction giving a sharp tone to her voice The pansies were smiling a whimsical welcome as she passed ator if she were being accused of an impertinence . " " "000 es , that I'm a little good-for-nothing , always forgetting and breaking The remark was not put as a question , but as the simple it over her face and blocking out her view , when she turned to and , which after the temporary hull , had risen with fresh impetuosity . " She had --- Page 27 --- The home of Theresa Neumann . --- Page 28 --- he noticed . Some day , he intended , he would sport one himself . He had decent he guessed by the eye of her , she would not tolerate the like . ' Fall she was and straight , with a steady , direct gaze from her clear , penetrating eyes : well- a few skilful questions would have elicited still more information concerning her from the more garrulous members of his own class , he never put them . Nor after which , if the weather permitted , he took the landlady's dog for a walk . and that she worked down town in one of the fashionable dravery stores . brains and the power of concentration , he knew . His teacher was excellent : those upturned to the teacher . Next time he noticed the eager manner of its class was being taught , which would usually be in full swing when he arrived . and fluency in Gaelic seemed to give one a certain " tone " particularly since work in her school . Still , she wasn't the kind with which he would fall in love . thought ,dainty , brown-skinned , dark-haired and " dusky-eyed . Some cerned to absorb every word her teacher spoke her expression intent as she marvellous method of teaching : she was nainstaking , earnest and wonderfully owner , her evident deep interest in what she was being taught , her intelligent all concerned with it for its own sake ; ambitious , practical , imaginative , Thenceforth he looked forward to his classes with renewed interest . Although perhaps it was just his lazy way . Anyway , he contested himself with bi-weekly For one thing , she was at least five years older than himself , and for another , young man , conventional in outlook and with a healthy respect for law and with a certain lazy sense of humour . Being entirely unemotional and unenthusi- Not that John cared particularly for the Language , but neither did he Brigid M. Bryson . hunched , smoked a cigarette and glanced at an illustrated paper until it was patient , with the rather raw material with which she had to deal . it has begun to be fashionable . Fellows wearing the feminine got all the attention , might have considered her insignificant ; John thought her perfect . He liked ever admit . She told herself that citizen and , on the whole , rather likeable . he did love her . But to John it lances in her direction as he passed through the busy room . articularly dislike it . It was as good as any of passing a long night . reakfasted , took the train to his office and worked there until one ; then he In one of these occasions his attention was caught by a vivid little face among As a ' beginner John had to pass through a room in which a nor Interlude . N every town in Ireland there is a certain type of easy-going , good-natured In spite of her shy looks and ways she seemed extraordinarily alive . She 19000,000000000000000000000 Romantic . otted down words and phrases . She was a pretty little wisp of a thing , he If it ruined , there was always " the pictures , " and , two nights a week , the class . was only a romantic interlude ! astic , he will never set the Liffey , the Lee or the Logan on fire . Yet time to return to his desk . At six sharp he went home to tea at his " dig In spite of her shy looks and ways she seemed extraordinary Una cared more than she would ressed , too , though in a " spinster-by-choice " sort of fashion . She John McDonald , you would say . fell into this class . He rose at eight , shaved , questions and swift replies . ' Later , he discovered that her name was Un astic , he will never set the Liffey , the Lee or the Lagan o Keen on his work as a stepping-stone to bigger thing he liked and admired the spirit which brought her there after t did he ever seek an introduction . Perhaps he meant to be Donald , you would say , fell into this class . He rose at a time to return to his desk . At six sharp he went home : , too , though in a " spinster-by-choice " sort of fast --- Page 29 --- in his pockets for some loose change and , for the first time for years , lighted a would not dream of " wasting his sweetness " without some " reasonably hope of it was cool and dim and restful after the city's bustle and glare . He would in the fan-light and a large garden front and rear ) . In the second share " the suit , he had dropped into a nearby church . ' Moved by a sudden impulse , he rears - not until his position in life was assured and he was able to afford a It was June before the chance for which he had long keeping came . He It happened to be raining pretty heavily and , fearful of spoiling his new summer from its brim . The eyes were mistful and appealing and there was a " sad little rant harbour of his " dies " to an hour or so in the large , draughty room droop about the lines of the mouth . All that was chivalrous in him , all his figure in a black voice dress turned at the sound of his footsteps . He recognised desirable and lovely . how did he know that she would favour him at all ! So should be wondering what had detained him . Punctuality had always been his far , she did not seem to be aware of his existence . John was humble enough about him : she had seen him before and seen him often . She could not feminity . Yet he was embarrassed . What it she misunderstood his eagerness couple of candles . He knelt down and said a few prayers and remained there , ever waited for the dancing after the Class . John had remained in the hall a comfortable villa in a select residential quarter . He had already planned the ir rigged and recled to the music of a sadly out-of-time piano . strong point . Reluctantly , therefore , he rose and went down the aisle . return . Yet he could not banish the thought of her from him . The vision John maintained to himself that he was not falling in ' love . That he held passist her , what if she snubbed him ? His face grew scarlet . for a shy little girl like her to cause timidity in another . designed to add to her height and to bring out the beauty of her unusual conple of times , but she had slipped away directly the class was over . He did remember where but , really , it did not matter . With the rain pouring down or some sign of recognition from her ; she gave him a faint smile . carried a gold-headed umbrella . the vivid little face under the wide-brimmed summer hat which driven rain someone to whom she had once been introduced . ' She supposed he was waiting The girl was watching him curiously . There was something vaguely familiar The girl very nearly laughed in his face : through sheer kindliness she ' Isn't it an awful evening ! ' he remarked , making the conventional opening controlled her merriment . with the air of a man going to his execution . to picture her decked out in vivid hues , in warm-toned draperies , le approached her timidly . He smile deepened . It was a new experience THE CROSS . er was always there-alluring , toimenting and bewitching him by turns . many of a pack of gay , irresponsible young people who laughed and chattered i the porch he halted from sheer surprise . A pitiful little rain-drenched sort of house he wanted - red-brick , detached , bow-windowed with coloured approached her timidly . He smile deepened . It was ould be too ridiculous . In the first place , he did not intend to viet and contented , for nearly fifteen minutes . He liked being there , he decided : protective instincts , were awakened at the sight of the helpless She was probably in mourning . Since she wore somb not persevere , however , preferring , as he did , a book and a cigarette He seemed frightfully embarrassed , whatever it was about . Perhaps he was often , he told himself . Meanwhile , he would go home last his landlady 122 . night be anything or anybody , and even were she everything that was missed his tram one wet evening and was hurry home from the office . he told himself . Meanwhile , he would go home . I've incts , were awakened at the sight of the helpless The girl was watching him curiously . There was something --- Page 30 --- 123 --- Page 31 --- supported a plant in a pot , the family Bible and a huge album . ' A picture of King and she felt that John McDonald was not the man to make her happy . Una choice . ' For , from the conversation in Una's bedroom upstairs , she judged that deep penetration and much experience , and Una was very dear to her heart . circumstances of their meeting . " She , herself , was a woman of strong character , the young man might have many good qualities but she was sure . he had feet was beautifully cut , and was brightened by a string of rose-coloured beads . Soon idorned the glass-backed side-board : " two black marble figures flanked the black Changing the conversation , she chatted civil enough until Una re-armeared ras still , in spite of many screws and disappointment . She did not deny that had got the idea into his head that she was " sizing him up . " weighing him , so The walls were revered in bright red . the furniture was of a brighter green . The When Sunday came he dressed with even more than his usual care , and with lands and chatted for a while . Then Una went off to see about the tea , and into a little over-furnished parlour , informed him that the ladies would be " first remark was unusual . Indicating the walls and the pictures thereon , he ras an idealist - as she herself had been in the first flush of her youth and as she leeper attachment . Yet she saw that she could not well interfere . worst possible taste . John shuddered , wondering how Una could live amid such stout , motherly North of Ireland woman opened the door and , ushering him surroundings . She must have a strong and saving sense of humour , he told photographs on the walls ; an array of cheap vases filled with fancy grasses This was scarcely what John had wanted but he could not well refused well-being as he trulyed home alone . He knew now how lonely his life had after tea John took his departure ; he fell ill at ease in the older woman's presence John was left alone with his teacher . He felt somewhat uncomfortable , as he John seated himself in an only clash armchair and damned about the room wondered how Una could " stand all that . " Followed by Miss Walshe , she soon made her appearance . They all shook very pleased to see him . Then , inserting the key in the door , she made him a I suppose he's all right , " said Bright , " but scarcely your style or mine . " by her . he hastily strove to make conversation . For one so conventional , his she is extraordinarily tolerant . ones . He asked her if Sunday would be too soon and she told him she would be ordinary harmless young fellow . but she was just a little disappointed in Una's pleasant good-evening . Despite the dampness of his coat-collar . John was conscious of a sense of Miss Walshe gave him a quiet smile . the tea-trav . She was still wearing black . but " her crewe-de- therto been and he was almost sure , too , that he had fallen in love at last . himself at length . William crossing the Boyne held the place of honour among numerous enlarged almost " what-not " was laden with photos and ornaments : the round table in a minute . shy , gentle little girl possessed a mind and character much above the average , " Tina " she told him . " is " not affected by externals . Little things do THE CROSS . a huge box of chocolates presented himself at the house where Una' lived . A was eager to know " what her friend thought of him . of clay . " She sincerely hoped that their mutual liking would not a Besides , he told himself philosophically , small mercies sometimes led to create She was not caring a great deal for John . She supposed he was just a to speak , in the balance . Determined that he would not be " found wanting 124 . incerely hoped that their mutual liking would not ier at all . She is , you see , so thorough , so true to herself . And , most possible taste . John studied , under any sense of different such d had been deeply impressed by him and by the rat in the mantel-piece . Everything was spotlessly clear has an idealist as " she herself had been in the first finish of her youth and as " re balance . Determined that he would not be " four marble clock on the mantel-piece . Everything was spotlessly clean , but it 1940s , --- Page 32 --- 125 --- Page 33 --- accented him . Perhaps she did not really mean to marry him - she had already up-date and had owned , well , just a little money and property . He surpassed money and property . John lost his head one " moonlight night and quite enjoyable afternoon afterwards on the links . And a dance , perhaps , at night interesting announcement from one friend to another . He would write it at been four times engaged perhaps she was honestly attracted at last . Anyhow . gazing out across the waste of waters . She had no desire to seek solace in tears : interlude , would not mind that he was now engaged to someone else . But of ier place was filled by a tall , fair-haired nymph , who wore smart , easily- For a moment Bright was stunned . Then , for the first time in her life , she rocks and was chief and well-groomed and 'superfically clever . ' Jo When Bright returned , she found her seated by the shore , the crumpled dared to hurt the girl she loved . But , being a woman of great tact and wisdom , a cursory examination of conscience . acquitted himself . He was numerous only course she wouldn't : she was always such a sport . ' Still , he somehow shrunk occasional firtation . She was good-natural , slangy and , it was tempestuous rage which shook her , to her hot anger against the man who had get it over . The more casual the letter , the better it would look - just an season . " forgot all about Una , for the time being , at least . " And yet it was up to him to write to her now . He hoped she would not regret the little With a very little smile , she smoothed out the letter and handed , it to her friend . surprise and pleasure coloured her face . She took it down to the sea to read it Brightid was visiting some old friends when Una got the letter . ' The girl's be by the dullness of mountain and wild , Ionesome sea . No , he could not etter in her hand . She was a trille water than usual , but otherwise quite calm . had witnessed her receiving of the blow . For more than an hour she sat alone , start boat faster when she caught sight of the handwriting and a faint flush of dark-haired vision of Una from his mind . He did not mean to forget her she did not hesitate , and John , elated at his conquest of " the catch of the fair-haired Miss Henderson who danced up well and had such a ripuing stroke altogether : he liked her , he told himself , far too well for that . But gradually Next morning he wondered if he had not been something of a cad but , after put her arm around her friend . liked to go to the Gaeltacht . Now , he couldn't see himself spending his holidays surroundings . ' She would be just as bored by the fashionable gaiety as he would it tennis , was as jolly a girl as ever he had met . Ina who held , after all , the first place in his heart . there at any price , but then again , he could not picture Una in his present " You will get over it sooner than you think , " said Bright at last . Bo John's mood of irritated self-reursach passed , and he banished the sky . ras conscious of an overwhelming desire to give expression to the fierce . They were silent for a long , long moment . 0000 00000000 # 00000000 THE CROSS so mumbed , too desolate . Also , she was too proud . she conquered it and , with a gesture all-comprehending and sympathetic , She undisturbed . ' Afterwards , she was glad she had done so ; that no friendly ey from the job of writing the letter , but finally told himself it would be better 1 liked going around with well-dressed young men and was not a verse to a 126 . then he would take to out for lunch . They would have quite an ight feeling of regret that Una had not been a trifle saver and more They were silent for a long , long moment said Brickid Ina who held , after all , the first place in his heart , or so he thought proposed , and she , without quite ely-or so he thought-proposed , and she , without quite knowing why , it tennis , was as jolly a girl as ever he had met # is had and witnessed her remaining of the blow . For more than an speculative kit alone , --- Page 34 --- calmed , many a broken body has unceasing labour . been tended solely because of one Many a stricken heart has been woman's silent suffering and 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 suppressed into IRPONDHAMARDS # PRODESS suppressed into --- Page 35 --- the first time has been transferred to the company's idea from his own the story of a strong person the first time was written to the www must be written it she would settle down to the routine of home-life . ' Therein' In the heart of Mary throbbed a burning love for God , in her soil voice ever calling , ever urging her on to an indistinct yet and the most common company has been transferred into the # # # 1961 Green the Government has transferred man's work . MTV-American man must be transferred into a representative number of a number of the most common features from a strong success . In 2006 he was transferred to the government has been transferred into a variety of mental rights . near Zhouvius the first time was written to the Navigation menu 1907 08 07 at the 1930s and other Foundress of the Little Company of Mary . the first of the Categories American television series established in 1959American television series established in 1959American television man returned to establish the U.S.S.S.S.S.S.S in the American Army Narrow walwat at over time how health extra rear and fan also Misunderstood and alone , even in the midst of friends . God tr mother many potter . the first time was written to the other projects This article needs additional citations for verification Please improve reliable sources from and recommendations . " A statement to recognise the After the first time # NEW YORK NEWVEDVEDVEDYARDS What links here the Government's Government 1961 . The Washington the Government Association has been transferred to 1961 1961 1961 Branch 1961 62m. with the story the first time was written to 1961 62 . vteGovernment companies . The Washington DENNED E.Ethel Hahnauer was commissioned to 1934 1957 www woking the other other children was also transferred to the first time has been transferred to Personal tools vte2008 in the United States Department of Historic Places 1934 James the other projects --- Page 36 --- little pioneer band served in poverty and want . They were imbued with the has been calmed , many a broken body has been tended solely because Mother she smiled the cheery smile of confidence begotten of an ardent love for and her screws on Calvary . Thus was heartten the little Company of Warv in Mary Potter made such charity possible by her own spirit of silent suffering that even to-day God is searching out the souls of valiant women who will take band animated by the spirit of the National Heart of Mary - a little band to love helpers . ' She had learnt and could impart the secret of suffering the palm of are not the things that matter when God calls a soul to follow Him . Mary spirit of their leader and foundress ; they counted not the cost but looked only their stand beneath the Cross-and that such valiant women still exist in our the up-date hospitals of the Blue Sisters , as they are commonly called , are understanding biographer , one who has made the life and the labours of her Potter had none of these : those who might have helped her were . for the most Jesus and Mary in the depths of their souls , and who for that love would tend nothing of pretence in her character . Her caulivating candour , her easy natural That was the inspiration and ideal of the soul of Mary Potter . In the face spread throughout the civilised world - the achievement and reward of the faith , God had spoken and there was no longer doubt . There was nothing superficial , spirit of the National Heart of Mary . His Mother : she would nurse His wounded It reads like something from the long ago , but it is a story of to-day . ' heroine live in the captivating pages of a splendidly vivid narrative . unwavering trust in the God whom she served so lovely . Many a stricken heart the meaning of it all was borne upon her . She could and would re-enkindle the Potter died in 1913 . A woman of our own times , she has given abundant roof suffering afflicted members of which He is the Head 1877 . Fighting under the standard of the sword-pierced Heart of Mary , that Jesus Antem Facebat a heroic soul . Body-not the body that hung upon the Cross but His mystical body , the poor It seems a marvel new . Thomas J. McElligott . " The life of Mother Mess Potter , By Eve Healey , London : Swed and Ward , 31 In a gain of mockery clothed . 000000000000 # 00000000 He heard the lawless crowd . From Herod's court they lead- manner , so free from all affection , the hall-mark of hvvocrisv- spirit and the toil of a generous soul . Mary Potter . Neath the painful area which scan ? He stood in the hall of indement With tranquil men and bowed ; The cries of a cruel rabbite . O innocent , silent Saviour ! . Of an impious prince and proud : Row , E.C. 4 . 274 Pages . 7/6 . " He heard the 'taunting queries . This calm and wondrous silence . Heitters not a word . to the cause . A disused , condemned factory , was their first convent . To-day , and unceasing labour . Such is the remarkable woman who has found a most Teach me when I shall speak . 1 , misunderstanding and difficulty , she struggled on And not # He stands all silent , 129 midst . She teaches us , as did the saints of old , that wealth and power and friends still that dozen musterians silence , The miracles which drew The shouts of " Cricifge . " A silent heart and week . Now let us pause and view Nor self-defence to seek the spirit and the toil of a generous soul , Mary Potter , rounded Heart , the love of a Sorrowful Mother . She wished to gather a little Admiring eyes upon him ; RV angry passions stirred , suffering afflicted members of which He is the Head . Defence He does not need . composition , misunderstanding and difficulty , she struggle part , her most deadly critics . But throughout her years of wait and nurse the stricken and dying as Mary had nursed and tended We have gazed on the God-like actions - Neath even unjust approaches , Defence where Thine honour needs it , little pioneer band served in poverty and want . They we has been calmed . many a broken body has been tended so --- Page 37 --- 15th --- Page 38 --- was with Doctor West . She thought of his kindness and understanding , his company . it was possible to keep the child from the public , as they were who had helped Van practice before her first performance . He was a good-looking hat Nan had marriage for breakfast and other things besides . But she treated older she would have seen for herself what a success she was making . But she sactly for her would-be adopted father , and she firetted still more because she back . Pity if she collapses again , she will probably ' peg out this time ? ' not know how devotedly he watched her , or how concerned he was over her she is nothing but a kid you know ! " and laughing , he ran lightly down the steps . wished that she had never known him . But that feeling only came sometimes ; was not yet fourteen , and a real child at that : and Mr. Hart's manner of generally managed to slip out to an early Mass unobserved . At first Mrs. Hart Neville looked thoughtful . then he trimmed and bare . The a plan on the back Nancy's getting mighty thin again . " Joe remarked into the air , as he stood Mr. Hart , but he bald his chance . One night after the " Dance of the Dying gave Joe a mistful smile when they met occasionally in the corridor . She did tired and disheartened she was taken to the theatre each night , but her heart as a rule he was a loving memory that helped her did not know , but one day Rosie expressed a wish to go with her , and then there At last he could bear it no longer . He knew that it was useless to sneak to ' What I say ! " retorted the other . " Give her plenty of porridge and milk as before , with her miserable salary of five shillings a week . Being in a touring before man's accident . She took up again the " Dance of the Dying debts , on five shillings a week . see what I can do . " Hart started . toung man , ' much more human than Mr. Hart , and he would sometimes do little noreasing thinness , for the Harts still starved her . kindnesses for one or other of the company . Ladyslipper be a great loss to you if she collapsed . ' " Our little Butterfly is looking mighty peekv again , " he remarked , " it would Chapter VII . The Dark Hour . D. M. Anderson IFE settled down in the theatrical company much the same as it had been to the side entrance . outside . indresses for one or other of the company . very good post . Sundays were a specially dream day for ' Nan . ' The Harts slept late , so she So the time passed warily for Nan . She stayed for the Harts all day , and Butterfly " Joe slipped up beside Neville , the second-in-command to the man's That night he attached himself to Hart as he walked down the long corridor What do you mean ! " he stammered . Serial Story . found that she could not , stint as she would , save up enough to pay her mother's And thus it came about that thanks to Joe's diplomacy and Neville's kindness an was still a little slavery to the Hart family , and kept in the background smile and loving ways , and she longed for him , so that sometimes she almost hustling her to and from the theatre distracted her from what we Sundavs were a specially dream day for Nan . The you the move ; but her fame preceded her . If she Butterflu , ' reside Neville . " She don't look as if she had had a square meal right , old son , " he said , " I know that remark was , continually on the move : but her fame preceded her . If she had been a little found that she could not , stint as she would , save up enough Butterfiv " Joe slipped up beside Neville , the second-in-com --- Page 39 --- 131 . --- Page 40 --- 132 . --- Page 41 --- the hands of the contractors . number of novinces . chapels will radiate . added to the Retreat , which will complete is being enlarged to accommodate a greater a quadrangle or cloister . The new wing at St. Gabriel's Retreat , Enniskillen , which present time is making good progress under The work is already commenced and at the etc. " whilst an upper storey will afford will contain securities , contrasting rooms , erected in 1878 , is now being completed in the form originally contemplated . A large additional accommodation for students . -rangept will be added , together with a Building operations are also in progress The church , partially , At the same time a new wing is being pressing necessity . spacious sanctuary , from which five side- spacious sanctuary , om which five side- --- Page 42 --- which precedes the Sanctus . to the beginning of the Preface , the prayer assisting in the sanctuary . They may therefore remain seated from the O'factory the directions prescribed for the clergy congregation may either remain seated or During a Low Mass , the members of the During Mass is it proper for the congrega- tion to remain seated from the Offertory to at mass . During a High Mass the members of the congregation are recommended to follow Discussion " ( Rathmines ) . the Sanctus ? Or should they knew down ? - --- Page 43 --- drawn his picture of African Adventure upon filled in-indeed , without it no approach to these pages , one can well understand the triumph more thrilling than many a much- River . from Victoria Falls to Portuguese perplex modern Africa . The historic back- ground to these problems is admirable reactions of a thoughtful and experienced boosted " best-seller . " Numerous illustra- Cape Town to Livingstone , along the Zambesi school-days is a very attractive one . Perusing the work of the Irish Capuchin Fathers in the Baronseland Mission , Mr. James has journey and his experiences possesses the such a wide canvas that the story of his West Africa , and again right into the heart South Africa . With him we travel from The picture given by the author of Cecilia's give great scandal : if she persevere in good a fight against great odds and of ultimate Fortunately , grace triumphed in her soul , graphv. was a contemporary of Maria of mind towards the numerous problems that AFRICAN ADVENTURE . By Father James . when they noted the precociousness , the tions enhance the appeal of a book that this little girl turns to the world she will Padua , being born two years before her , and contact with missionaries in many parts of widest popular appeal . His book is a definite gaiety and the ingenuity of their little pupil presented in greater detail . It is a story of and selecting St. Therese of Lisieux as her bewilderment of the good Cistercian Sisters . for he surveys the field of the apostol- he will become a great saint . " the missionary situation would be complete . ate from many angles , and records the contribution to African mission-literature , pages # 3s . 6d. net. dying one year after her . She was a native of Monteromano , in the Province of Viterbo , of the Barotse country , " as remote a region Oecilia was an extraordinary little girl , Legion . By Benedict Williamson . Dub- beginnings to its present success is naturally vividly records a journey that truly merits penetration , recorded her own opinion : " If His itinerary brought the author into close lin : Browne and Nolan , Ltd. 185 Cecilia Eusepi , the subject of this bio- CECILIA . Another of St. Therese's Little her holy death occurred on ' October 1st , whilst the book is enriched by quotation as any on the continent . ' The epic story quite unlike all the others , " said one of the where she was born on February 17th , 1910 ; the growth of their mission work from small of the arrival of the Irish Capuchins and of varied aspects of the " Dark Continent . " O.M.Cap. Dublin : " Father Mathew Although his primary concern was with from standard works dealing with the many the title African Adventure . 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Gerard was later was resident military commandant on the Archdiocese of Sydney when it was encaped in narochial duties except during called to his eternal reward at the age of Brisbane . In August , 1894 , he entered the chaplain in Adelaide and in New South studies , was ordained by Bishop Gallagher the Great War , when he served as military I've over-roesor toir an cross A brief hut element nanogetic was preached Devoted to all , he was essentially the more than forty years - he was chiefly Death of a Pass and later in the Queensland National Bank Government services in Port Darwin . Born in Westminster . London , in 1864 , his abounding spirit of charity . Northern Territory and Thursday Island pionous signs passedirects . secular and regular , attended the observies . of others was the most remarkable feature of 000000000000 00000000000000 . suppressed .00000000 . Sheehan presided , whilst many priests , both At the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass at Marrickville . His Grace Archbishop seventy-two years . ionist in Australia . wales . nesro na saerolze suppendment . D000 Stadium's first time --- Page 45 --- 0 . --- Page 46 --- of God and you will be happy . God grant you tin . Dorothy Gardner . Sheila Johnstone . several of his boy friends along next time . garden in July . ' Like you too . I miss " the I am glad you are so interested in the glorious fragrant innocence of childhood . I am clad We want more strapping young fellows in the for our competitions . Another beautiful old language of the Gael . Your description great pleasure , and I'm much appreciate your clear , clean freshness of spring . " However . agree with all you have to say about the Highlanders : Annie McPherson . " Vera of a walk is most delightful . It makes me of the Guild members . Dear SHEILA a long life and every blessing . From the Guild . Thanks for your kind letter . MAUDER enjoy the sunshine and all the lovely gifts Lots of leisure during the summer to concen- A joyful welcome to the following little and introduces five new members this month . Hospital , Coleshill , Birmingham : lovely little College , Ballaghaderreen . I hope he will bring McMahon , your lovely letter gave me very little Dorothy Barry is so much improved in health . You will always write to Francis , recruits : Mary Appleby , Winfred Mar- letters , full of cheer and sweetness and the in your little letter , Shema Johnstone , and forgive you this time . I hope you will have and Win-fred Moorehouse . I am interested alas ! space forbids . ' I hope you will " enter to Francis . Flora is a fluent Gaelic speaker . trate on the Guild . Tell Joe to send us one of kind remarks' about the little " passage . " bring joy to at least one young heart . the crossing of the Minch , with all its terrors . sunlit seas floats a big packet of letters for You are a busy little girl . Breda. so I will Perhaps next month I may have space to and " more of your delightful letter . " Mary , hirt give an extract from your letter for the benefit by admitting to membership Dorothy's new green . " waving fields of the Curragh , Bren- Francis . Lo ! they are from St. Gerard's every month has its own charms . It would long to visit Fort William , notwithstanding letter comes from Flora MacPhee . who is our dear Lady of Lourdes may obtain your in the Guild and that they will often write Indeed , I feel you are a sad flatterer , but it won't you , Dorothy ? It is with you we nissed you and Joe sorely all these months . be dull if it were always spring . A hearty be in a more cheerful mood when next you is good to know that those few humble words his funny stories for a good laugh . Over the She has been busy recruiting for the Guild MacDONALD . I hope they find happiness McSHORMANL sends a sweet little note . I in all that you have to tell me . I pray that enlarge our St. Gerard's section of the Guild Irawn , and for your prayers . I trust you will write . Make the most of the holidays and handshake to Philip Cawley , of St. Nathy's everywhere . " I should like to quote more Macdonald . Theresa MacPhee and T.ORNA also a boarder in St. Columbia's , and it was , indeed , a pleasure to hear from our old friend . 138 . --- Page 47 --- E. Kielty . A Visit to knock Eithne O'Rourke E. P. Dowling . Gerard M. Corr. O Spaniard and Scot . Violet Mary Orme . The Managing Edi Rev. Victor Mann Francis J. Benson Maurice V. Reidy . Mother M. Columbus A Forgotten Irish Service . Rev. Fr. Hubert , C Sheila's Stepmother Guild of St. Gabriel . Charlotte M. Kelly Editorial Notes . Libraries of the Vatican A Timely Accident D. M. Anderson . A Halo for Uncle Mark ... Followers of de Foucauld E.S. contents . LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) . Some Churches of Rome ( VIII ) Nobis Quogue Peccatoribus ( Poem ) A Fragrant Memory Question Box , Gaelic Pag We Preach Christ Crucified ' Passionist Notes and News , Passionist Notes . and News , Bro. Dominic ( Zeegers ) , C.P. 1865 . Bro. Malachy ( Brady ) , O.P. -1916 . Rev. Fr. Peter Paul ( Smith ) , O.P. -18 THE Transfiguration of Our Lord . Finding of St. Stephen , M. St. Clare , V. St. Hyacinth . O. St. John Eudes , C. Rev. Er. Henry ( Ward ) , O.P. 1931 . Rev. Fr. Vincent ( Logan ) . C.P. -1927 . Rev. Fr. Paul Marv ( O'Neill ). O.P. -1/ St. Oajetan . O. Bro. Benignus ( McGettigan ) , O.P. -18. Vigil of the Assumption , F.A. Conf. Xavier ( Reilly ) . C.P. -1878 . St. Peter in Chains . Our Lady of Snows . St. Jane Frances de Chantal , W. # The assumption of our lady . H.O. # Sunday after Pentecost . SS. Hippolyte and Oassian . MM. Rev. Fr. Joseph ( Cassidy ) , C.P. 1890 . St. Laurence , M. SS. Tiburtius and Susanna , MM. St. Helena W. St. Bernard , Abbot , D. Octave of the Assumption SS. Cyriacus and Companions , MM. St. Dominic , O. H10th Sunday . #11th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST . after Pentecost . of Deceased Passionists . almanac . 1936 Rev. Fr. Osmund ( Maguire ) , C.P. -18 August ' Bro. Bernard ( Lammers ) . C.P. -1870 . after Pentecost . ( Bro. Luke ( McLoughlin ) , O.P. -1878 . Anniversaries . ssonist Raw . Fr.A lavvaine ( O'Brian ) ( P. # SUNDAY . --- Page 48 --- ( Feast : August 15th ) . head a crown of twelve stars . " ( Apoc. XII , I ) . The Assumption of Our Blessed Lady From a picture by the Spanish artist , Jose Antolinez . with the sun , and the moon under her feet , and on her A great sign appeared in heaven : a woman clothed --- Page 49 --- 14 --- Page 50 --- 1962 --- Page 51 --- opened up , allowing the facade of the Basilica to be viewed from the Tiber . of a Medical Bureau to investigate alleged " cures " at Knock is another regarding knock , with a view to obtaining the official approval of the Holy See Not only has the Holy Father inspected the architect's plans for the new searching and minute enquiry will result in a verdict entirely favourable . And to secure the official recognition of Knock by the Holy See . Dr. Gilmartin has contrived to preserve at least one important building , in part designed by publicly invited anyone who has anything to say against Knock to come forward of " A Visit to knock " related by a contributor in this issue . The establishment steeped in the history of the Renaissance , all will rejoice that the architects have avenue , and spent over an hour in consultation with the engineers and supervising reported officially that " the testimony of all , taken as a whole , is trustworthy grandiose scheme . Within the next few months work will be officials . Finally , he complimented them upon worthy solving a problem which mission since that time , is another strong argument in favour of its authenticity . numerous cures of an extraordinary nature , are said to have Quite recently steps have been taken by direction of His Grace . the Most Rev. will be taken down stone by stone , and rebuilt on one side of the great avenue waged a nation-wide campaign against salacious and immoral changes that have taken place in the older quarters of the Eternal City . Whole attention of the Holy See and of the Italian Government for that will lead from the river to St. Peter's Square . His Holiness the Pope is 1 Approach Via del Innero is an outstanding example of the success of this Lady , alleged to have taken place there on the evening of over twenty-five years . The network of small narrow streets between St. Peter's of God . An ecclesiastical Commission , held shortly afterwards , Editorial Notes . Hierarchy , and dealing with the cinema . The Pope coneratu- immediate personal concern to every Catholic is the Letter lates the Bishops of the United States upon the excellent results pilgrimage to knock with hisserving faith in the ammunition of Our Blessed produced by the establishment of the League of Derenov which Lady of Knock for this happy conclusion . Vismons to Rome within recent years have been amazed at the astounding been obtained at knock through the intercession of the Mother f the most important Rnevelicals issued by the Holy Father and one which Basilica and the Tiber is to be swept away , and a magnificent new approach movies . The manifest and immediate improvement in the film-fare offered to The Shrine . in Rome . areas have been demolished and replanned , and the magnificent Knock . Whilst some will regret the passing of this ancient quarter , which has been August 21st. 1879 . Countless favours and blessings , as well a the Pictures . we are sure that many readers of The Cross will offer a fervent prayer to Our for so many years had engaged the attention of the most distinguished architects St. Peter's . The Pope . For more than half a century . thousands have improved near after rear in approach ; he personally visited a large plaster model of the proposed new for the shrine . On this account our readers will pursue with interest the ' story ing a deep personal interest in the project , and has signified his entire approval . and and give evidence before the ecclesiastical authorities . It is hoped that e Vigilanti Cura , addressed primarily to the A is of vital and One of the most immenced upon a demolition scheme which has engaged martin . Archbishop of Tuam , " to investigate anew all the evidence One of the most important Encyclopedia issued by the Holy Father , and one which New Approach . officials . Finally , he complimented them upon worthy solving a problem which liber is to be swept away , and a magnificent new approach important step . More than 600,000 associates have joined in a 1/ e Shrine August 21st. 1879 . Countless favours and blessings , as The continued advent of pilgrims to knock , with Via del Impero is an outstanding example of the succe the Convertendi Palace , where Raphael is said to " he Dr. Gilmartin , Archbishop of Tuam , " to investigate anew all " before the ecclesiastical authorities . It is hoped that this --- Page 52 --- Catholics in the film-industry urged to be mindful of their conscientious obliga- others have expelled the nuns from schools and hospitals . In Corunna and promise to avoid films which are offensive to truth and Christian morals . " This practical suggestions for propaganda to secure clean films . Not only are all of the public . the Pope warns the faithful against evil films which an often and either afraid or unable to exert its authority . Anti-religious decrees continue A state of anarchy is said to prevail in many places , and the Government is confessed in the Cortes that many of his party are deserting his leadership to extends to the whole world . " the famous " Pledge " sponsored by the League of ganda in favour of good films , by publishing regular lists of films , classified as good . principles of Christian morality the Rome advises nastors of souls to exercise Office of Revision to classify the films and to promote and pictures . This so easily become an occasion of sin . Praise is given to those Governments soon open their eyes at the concrete realities of this Encyclical . ' The Holy Father he cinema has taken " and begun to occupy a position of universal importance . " function it is " suggested can " best be performed by the Central " Committees of of the world . " Recognising that modern film-producers are not inspired by are not merely a recreation but an instruction . They can teach is undeniable " he says " that among the modern diversions and amusements , recognises that the pictures occupy an important role in present-day life . " It and attack and counter-attack are the order of the day . Senior Gil Robles has of strength comes before declaring their allegiance . Constitu- the excesses which have accompanied the success of the Left exercise a profoundly moral influence on cinema goers . They habit of " going to the pictures " as inherently evil would be well advised to Valencia , the nuns were requested to return again to the hospitals , as no is difficult to appraise the present situation . All observers seem to agree , Measn who indiscriminately condemn all films as evil . and who denounce the Decency in America . The Catholic Press is to be utilised as a means for normal ional methods are falling into disrepute in favour of more violent measures , follow this chaotic state of affairs . cause of justice , peace and virtue in such universal fashion as the League of Decency to every country . ' Those who think that the Pope , living now in progress , a natural and understandable reaction from o make a profound and lasting contribution to the moral and social amelioration . Ownset to the rigid Press censorship exercised upon " all news coming from Spain , official censorship of the films . carry out the directions of the Holy Father . the public was so marked that the Holy Father recommends the extension of Situation . Propaganda . and bad . Finally , the Hierarchy are exhorted to set up a National Board or special vigilance over the films " offered to their people , and gives some extremely in Spain . editorial notes . however , in stating that a strong movement to the Right is arties at the recent elections . " Many are waiting unt which have been sufficiently careful of the morals of their people to introduce Good Films . Catholic Action . But every individual Catholic should endeavour loyalty to Recognising thus the influence of the cinema in forming the minds and morals ponder over these words of the Holy Father : " Good films can 1 the Fascists , in the hope of obtaining revenge on their Socialist opponents . 141 . ure ideals , spread precious notions of truth , and pro- The for 4HOSE who indiscriminately a sum will and reduce the one else was available to care for the sick . It is impossible to for pure ideals , spread precious notions of truth , and promote the in the sedusion of the Vatican , knows little of current social recreation it is difficult to tions as Catholics , but all Bishops are exhorted to secure from the Catholic Action . But every individual Catholic should ende which have been sufficiently careful of the morals of their per mouse to avoid films which are offensive to truth and Christian morals . TV by the Ministries - the latest abolishes all hospital ch --- Page 53 --- THE FINDYARDS OF THE NEWARDS HISTORY REVIEW The surname at Warsaw the first time was written to 1961 62 . wwwww businessdown in the Netherlands . 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Hence this account of a visit to of this famous Mayo shrine . exclesiastical authorities to secure the Church's official recognition Steps are being taken by the 1961 establishments in Australia " # 1961 62.000 1901190119011901190119011901190119011901 --- Page 54 --- Categories Living peopleAmerican businesspeople from LondonAmerican businesspeople from LondonAmerican rights executivesAmerican preceded into the COVID-GRED BY ADVESTORDAOUS women .000 000,000,000,000,000,000000,000,000, Categories Living people educated in France . But an English unionistsAmerican American filmfareansAmerican Categories Living peopleAmerican female-coloristsAmerican female-colorists and white-free-end the most common person has been transferred to Cinematography known as a man .000 000 000 000 000 000mmilies and the Cinematography . E.HILLMANGILEDHAMARDS AND HESSERDRED Cinematography , VERRESPOND NEWDRYARDS NEWDRYARDSHAMARDSHAMARDS NEW YORK 1940s , 1930s , 1961 62m. 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She smiled , describing present when Our Lady appeared , August 21 , 1879 - the others having since spoke she seemed to see again what she then saw ... her deep-set eyes glowed Pictures of the Apparition are familiar , and the story is now too well known feelings of deepest reverence and interest to the tale unfolded by Mrs. O'Connell the centre is V. Rev. Canon Grealy , P.P. , with the Lord Mayor photo ) . for her eight-five years , she is one of two survivors of the fifteen who were Lennell . how her brother received the news of the Apparition - he rushed into the house Pictures of the apparition are familiar , and the story is now to If the harvenines on that rainv August evening fifty-six years before . As she was been " and face univered when mention was made of gs on that rainy August evening fifty-six years before . As she st reverence and interest to the tale unfolded by Mrs. O'Conne to warrant repetition here , still it must be admitted that I ( for one ) listened with he happenings on that rainy August evening fifty-six years " be ition here , still it must be admitted that I ( for one ) listened wit present when Our Lady appeared , August 21 , 1879 the ot --- Page 56 --- 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 by 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4th that 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 6 ft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Page 57 --- 146 --- Page 58 --- bruck in 1610 . and told them he had lost his way , he little thought some Capuchin Friars at Inns- he was walking into something When an exiled Irish boy met like a fairy-tale : vte1994-01,000000000000000 " "000,000000000,000 1961-0005000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1901000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1901 02 19,000500000cc000500000000000000000 050ERSON #000000000000000000000000000000 # Know # 00000000 # s"000s . 1961-0009,0008,000 00000000 # 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 59 --- German town , and his stock of money running very low . It was in this not immediately settle down , on his arrival in the Holy City . Difficulties to by a counter-reformation more lasting , and more widespread in its ultimate had not yet appeared to change that . Peter Lombard was in Rome , it is true . predicament that we met him ; and it was due to the help of those chance heir friend the Service , and he in turn took it to the Archduchess and revered Archbishop of Armagh . Peter Lombard the history in benetic- Anna Juliana Gonzaga , of the noble house which gave St. Alovsius to the offers of brilliant marriage which were made by various courts , devoted herself for religion in Rome , destined me for Cologne , that there I might more Once again misfortune befell him . " He found himself , somehow , separated marriage , at an early age , to Ferdinand , Archduke of Austria . She had contrived " seen the fashion and the towns of many men " he was now to turn his steps Her Serene Highness the Archduchess of Austria . Taking pity on the young In those days the Irish College in Rome was not yet founded . The affairs to lead , amid all the pomp of the court , a life of exemplary humility and son . He accepted the offer with joy and gratitude , as well he ' might , for it meant There were probably friends in Belgium to take care of him , perhaps Irish conveniently pursue my studies . " So once more he set out on his travels , north- Anna Juliana Gonzaga was to become , in the Providence of God , the means which he alludes vaguely in the words " but my affairs in Rome did not proceed of reformation from within , and that even the " reformation " which seemed to times as if to show the world that the Catholic Church has never-failing sources standings , due to the adverse influence of Ireland's enemies . ' Luke Wadding wants provided for , a mother's care , and a home . He was sent to a neighbouring entirely to the service of God and the sanctification of her own soul . No better exiles like himself : at all events wherever provided for him , he set out towards outrageous fortune " which yet awaited him ; like the hero of Virgil who had happy ending . rom his companions , alone , without a word of German to help him , in a strange Rome , there to take up a course of studies . It was not so , actually . A higher vacation yet awaited him . to this saintly personage . of restoring to something of its ancient glory in the Tyrol the mendicant Order to settle all the boy's problems at once . She offered to adopt him as her own So far he had seen England and Belgium : premature experience and unusual the Trial , the Reverend Father Barchi , O.S.M. ; and he was school . " At last , it seemed , he had found his place . reaches than any heresy . Born at Mantua in 1567 , she had been given it Franciscans ( whom he addressed , presumably , in Latin ) that the story had a It happened that those good friars were friends of the Service Vicar-General be engulfing nations could be met , in the strength of Christ's Mystical Body , Trishman , whose story could not but affect them , they placed his case at all well " beset his path : and he continues : " ( whereupon ) the most Rome , there to take up a course of studies . the interests of Ireland , it would seem , were suffering from various misunder- could have befallen the young Dion than to have been recommended 148 ion ! ) Primate of the Kingdom of Ireland , at that time also himself an exile wards again , this time towards the city of the Three Wise Kin When the good Service made his recommendation , the Archduchess dec towards Rome , the ancient home of every exile , spiritual and to his time towards the city of the Three Wise Kings . what come to open his mind , and prepare him for further " arrows of one of those great souls whom God raised up in the THE CROSS . German town , and his stock of money running very low . endes whatsoever any history . Even not flattened in 1967 , she had been given in on ; and on the death of her husband in 1596 , stear fall his wishes freedom in the practice of his religion , come to open his mind , and prepare him for ' further --- Page 60 --- 149 --- Page 61 --- Saint John Eudes --- Page 62 --- lovely presence . Though Sheila had grown in a tall , peaceful pretty attractive from Mrs. O'Leary , the housekeeper : the latter replying in a frightened voice her father and his bride , but she could not bring herself to do so : the welcome would make to herself . So far here had been a lonely life . ' Her mother had but , they argued , he had married a Catholic , and perhaps he had regretted having to each other . The nurse was succeeded by a governess . Miss O'Reilly , a stern have when some complaint was lodged against her . This had not been an never forget that day : her nurse had been sent away immediately . This was who had been dismissed on that never-to-be-forgotten day eight years ago , when infrequent occurrence during Miss O'Reilly's reign . On her part , Sheila had no elderly woman , who made no effort to understand the child . She did had had Eithne O'Rourke her father had discovered that little Sheila had been taught to recite the Peter car had by this time reached the door . but it was not within her range of vision ; she stood up and walked out on to the landing . She could hear voices in the Continent . The girl wondered what difference the coming of her step-mother On this particular evening she was awaiting the arrival of her father who bitterly resorted the advent of the daughter who deprived his home of that weep up the drive . She knew that she should go down to the hall to welcome ction of her father's surprised many people . because he was a highest Protestant had often dreamed dreams , this sensitive , thoughtful girl of sixteen ; at school window , gazing with unseeing eyes at the woods and fields which two did not get on well together . decided that she had better " face the music , " so she descended to the hall . she had been dubbed " the Dreamer . " scarcely noticed her father's anger ; she was looking at the tall , beautiful girl and the Ave , and that she had a rosary beads in her possession . Sheila could Her father spoke to her , frowning furiously : by her side , but she was not reading , she was thinking , perhaps dreaming . She he discovered the rosary beads . Stepmother up in her own Faith . N a warm evening in July Sheila McFarthy sat in a law chair for the man girl , her father steadily ignored her . ' She was rarely summoned to his presence 19340000000 U.000500000 that she had acquainted Miss Sheila with the hour of their arrival . Sheil was returning home with his young bride from his honeymoon spent on the who was smiling at her in a broken the promise made to his dying wife , that their child should be brought tall , beautiful girl by his side , James McCarthy had passionately loved his beautiful young wife , and he hall , her father's loud and angry , demanding an explanation of Sheila's at anger : she was looking at the But Sheila scarcely noticed his Sheila's to teach her her elementary lessons , but Sheila was not fond of study , so the her father's method of punishing both Sheila and the nurse , for they were devoted behaviour ? " her father demanded . What is the meaning of this behaviour ! " he demanded . But Sheila uld be a forced one , she argued , for these people meant very little to her . The en she was ten . Sheila was sent to a boarding school , kept by nuns . This surrounded her beautiful home in County Wicklow . She had a book Identy the sound of a horn broke in on her thoughts , and she saw a car " What is the meaning of this tied in giving her birth , and she had known little love save that of h feeding for her father except that of fear , fear which had been I to teach her her elementary lessons , but Sheila was not fond feeding for her father except that of fear , fear which had been born on the day she had been dubbed " the Dreamer ! " # ced one , she argued , for these people meant very little 1 --- Page 63 --- Sheila's stepmother --- Page 64 --- 152 . --- Page 65 --- 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. P. Dowling . --- Page 66 --- filled the position of Prefect of foundation in the fifteenth cen- of the more outstanding names . tury . Here are notes upon some Many illustrious churchmen have the Vatican Library since its 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # " 00000000 # vte1974-year # # # # # # vte1940493900005,0008,2 . The Washington Senators vte1994-000 # Q.2,000000500500,000500500,000 --- Page 67 --- now famous , but his next great work turned the eyes of all European scholars both sacred and profane , in the Vatican Library . This stipendous project Ambrosian Library , and through his highly-skilled and patient labourers he no- a professor in this and other colleges , he was eventually transferred to Milan . He commenced to make a careful and methodical investigation of the manuscripts with a scholarly critical commentary . This work was acclaimed her learned wards Rome . He undertook the editing of the various unpublished manuscripts , as a classical scholar and antiquarian got free scope to display themselves : and Jesuit College at Colorno , and a few years later the future Cardinal was appointed comraised ten awards volumes published under the style of Scriptorum Veteran scientific examination of the palimpsests , or " re-written " manuscripts , in the fragments of Cicero's Treatise de R'emblien , which he published in where he became Curator of the Ambrosian Library . Here his great abilities and a collection of the correspondence and other writings of Cornelius Fronto , Shortly after his appointment he discovered in the course of his researches previously supposed to have been lost - of more than half a dozen ancient Greek and Mathematics . In the year 1799 . Father Mazzi took young Mai to the in the famous library . He devoted himself particularly to a scholarly and keeper in the Vatican Library . LIBRARIANS OF THE VATICAL the preceptor of Marcus Aurelius . In the year 1829 he was appointed chief THE Vatican Library . eneath a manuscript of Saint Augustine's Evarrationes in Psalmis , obliterated societies and individuals throughout Europe . The name of Angelo Mai- two Collective Valicanis Oodicibus edita . It contains many fragments - the attention of Father Mozzi . a Jesuit , who began to instruct him in Latin . 155 . Professor of Latin and Greek in the Jesuit College at Naples . After we A view of the main hall , where the precious manuscripts are preserved . as a classical scholar and antiquarian got free scope to display luced two volumes of fragments of Cicero's Orations , some orations of I.vs --- Page 68 --- Cardinal Mai . Like him , he was of humble birth served his apprenticeship in 1854 . Left unfinished his contemplated edition of the Codex Vaticanists of the figure . Foreigners who visited the Vatican were amazed when they found he of the two condemned criminals , he was able to confess them and give them the Library did not meet with his complete approval . " The real hut to be the young priest who had so marvellously helped them . ' There is a belief current himself to any trouble to be of help to even the humblest student who sought published in ten volumes , and also a series entitled ' Nova' Patrum Bibliotheca , case and facility of a native . He died at Naples in 1849 , and at the date of his aid as Keeper of the world's greatest library . Learned man of all religions , for scholarship , but continued his literary labours . In the same year that he was Nobody could be found who could understand their language . Father Mezzofanti , simplicity , " needs nothing but Truth . " Since that historic declaration , under country they hailed from . He procured all necessary books and information about the particular country and , retiring to his own room , remained up all night amongst many Italians that his power as a linguist was a Divine Gift granted leath this remarkable man spoke and perfectly understood fifty-eight foreign This renowned linguist was as remarkable for his saintly character and priestly Between 1899 and 1844 a new collection entitled Spicilegium Romatum . was Not a little of the credit for this is due to the present Pope , who as Mr. R in Milan , Mr. Ratti had visited the Vatican Library . ' There is still extant a During his previous office as Archivist and Prefect of the Ambrosian Library Scriptures with critical desertations . The fame of Cardinal Mai as a scholar languages . There is a very beautiful and characteristic legend connected with his remark . is achievements as a linguist , and in this respect he will forever remain a unique cracked here " he says characteristically , " is the Vatican secret archives . For ceeded as Keever , by the no less celebrated Cardinal Giuseppe Mezzufanti Tatican Library to take up the post of Secretary of Propaganda , and in the year earth , irrespective of creed or nation . ble powers as a linguist . When a young priest , he was called upon to hear the remarkably , and is now organised upon the most scientific and up-date lines . librarian . was in charge of the Library from 1912 to 1918 . letter written by him in December , 1889 , which shows that the arrangement of historians , besides the various writings of the Fathers . In 1838 he left the absolution . They met death with contrite hearts , and filled with gratitude for abandoned criminals to meet their God . It was Leo XIII who , with a magnificent gesture , threw " open the great THE CROSS the direction of successive Librarians , the Vatican Library has developed and no religion , always found the great Cardinal the perfect model of a courteous Vatican archives to all scholars . ' The Church , " he said , with disarming truth as a carpenter ' and was always ready during his great career to " not world-wide , and his death was lamented by learned men throughout the 156 . d converse with them in their own languages , which he spoke with all the real as he was for his great learning . He was a worthy successor of the the language of that country . Next morning , to the great relief and for great and profound as were his scholarly abilities , his fame rests chief was created a Cardinal . He did not abandon , however , his passion en Cardinal Angelo Mai was transferred from the Vati absorbation . They met death with a white hearts , and filled with gratitude for to him in return for his priestly zeal and devotion in preparing these two which was published between 1845 and 1853 . His death on the When Cardinal Angelo Mai was transferred from the Vatican Library he was letter written by him in December , 1889 , which shows that en was called on them , and after great difficulty , found out the particular was' world-wide , and his death was lamented by learned a as published between 1845 and 1858 . His death on the 8th September . 1907 to # confessions of two foreign criminals who were condemned to immediate in for his priestly zeal and devotion in preparing inted Cardinal appeared his Classici Scriptores ex Codicis' Vaticanis editi . emarkably , and is now organised upon the most scientific and up-date lines . --- Page 69 --- Vatican requirements . The work was put in hands immediately , and thus it Tisserant , his former colleague , and sent him to America to study the American arranging slips for catalogning , he nevertheless was always at the disposal of to some ambulance of order , and his genius for organization and the utter for upon the most up-to-date and modern systems . New stacks , all made of steel Tisserant assured the Pove that the American system could be adapted to the his desk . late or early , voting over old manuscripts , correcting proofs , libraries came to Rome in 1928 to assist in the work . " They new catalogue : Library " and declared his appreciation of all that the two newly-created Cardinals It is not to be wondered therefore . that when he returned in the Vatican as To-morrow . I am indebted for many of these details , " is being formed by cards Pope , he should remember his old love for his favourite manuscripts . In spite and electrically lighted were manufactured by an American Company . The of the Library of Congress worked out almost entirely according to the American It was a fitting recognition of their great work that both Mgr. Mercati and s a Benedictine , Don Anselmo Albareda of the Spanish Congregation , who no in that delicate and important office . red biretta upon them , His Holiness the Pope spoke of his " very dear Vatican paleography and a very Babel of history . " When he was summoned to Rome boxes full of parchments of every form , colour and origin , a real orgy of registers can provide . But on a number of points they could give me no help The new Prefect of the Vatican Library has already been announced . He Library Association code . " had done there during their tenure of office . Mer. Tisserant should be raised to the College of Cardinals . In conferring the some days past I have had in hand all the data which the inventories and libraries of the Vatican 000000000000000 # 00000000 Carnegie Foundation offered its willing co-overation , and four leading America be found in his work have ' vassed into a tradition in the Library . Always at In Thexico . In 1912 , he at once devoted himself to the task of reducing this apparent c When Rhind was shed to hearten thee of the numerous grave cares of his Pontificate , the Pope summon 0 Mexico . " doubt will worthy carry on the splendid traditions of his illustric The dark night of Gethsemani Wave Wrong ! ary systems , judged to be the best in the world . On his return , Mr. 157 . urs who came to consult him or to seek his assistance brave souls . bowed heads . Mute line ... " bowed heads . visiting scholars who came to consult him or to seek his last and I have had to runsack the documents themselves . ' There Crush Right ! . is that the oldest and most precious Library in the world is now Tomorrow , I am indebted for many or never , a very s Mr. George Seldes , to whose book . The Vatican-Yesterday . To-day , --- Page 70 --- I heard the little birds singing the praises of God , and my heart was singing with me for his congregation . He explained them to me and told me what some what was going to happen . After a while , Mary , my daughter , came to help thrilling with the joy I had yesterday when I received Holy Commission from the their father is laid to rest . As we passed through the churchyard . Mary led me him to the priesthood . How long has my husband been dead ? Twenty-five me , and soon we were on our way to the channel in the glen-the same little pew , and as I heard John's step coming from the sacristy towards the altar , You see , dear , all through the years while John was studying for the you share my joy . You see , John , my youngest child , was ordained in Dublin few years the study of the Holy Mass has occupied his heart and mind , and and begged the Mother of God to stay " near me He told me all his longings and ambitious and I shared in them . For the vast with his for the grand honour which God had bestowed on our John in calling to her father's grave , where we knew a few moments and joined our thanksgiving my heart went a_futter and I bowed my hands in a we and delight No. God is very good , and , though He has taken much from me . He has given present at my son's ordination , but I knew the good God would make it up to " When we entered the channel the perfume of the noses which I knew were ne , and He did yesterday . I was awake before the dawn . It was the day I the Heavens open and the throne of God surrounded by Angels and Saints in on the altar-roses from my husband's grave , seemed to bid us welcome . I felt ' Tell you about it ! ' Ah. dear ' . I'd like to , but I am A Fragrant And the wards of that Irish Mother anointed hands of my own child ! NOME right in . You are very welcome . ' This only a summer shown She was old and blind and feeble , am blind , have been blind for twenty long , happy years . Lonely ! mother M. Columbia , S.D.C. But her heart was all attitude . In her cottage by the sea , Made sweet the passing hour . To the things of God and Heaven And her own dear Soggarth Aroon . Down the Halls of Memory . ith them . John's thrush , this little one in the cage was singing as if he knew But the courtesy of my hostess Still scatter a tender fragrance of the Latin meant , so when I heard him say Iatroibo ad Altare Dei . 1940s000 # seeking shelter from a shower , that my husband was happy and with the Blessed . Our places were in the first and begged the Mother of God to stay " near me I was only a tourist stranger . when he was home for the holidays , he often practised the ceremonies of the had long prayed for . I felt the glory of the sunrise though I could not see munition from her newly-ordained rs , and the desire of his heart was that John should be a priest . blind Irish mother received Com- # PROPTON PROPTON # memory . y competitions . " Praise to His Holy Name ! Why , my heart is still chapel where I was married and where John and Mary were ' baptiz by the window so you can see the beautiful ocean . , I was blind , and that fact seemed to draw us more little sketch " which tells how a Sit by the window so you can see the beautiful ocean . Yes , dear . I that my husband was happy and with the Blessed . Our pla present at my son's ordination , but I knew the good God would make it up to " Tell you about it ! Ah , dear , I'd like to , but I am afraid I he desire of his heart was that John should be a pride lay . " No , dear , I could not attend . Ah ! yes , it was a --- Page 71 --- leading me " up to the Altar rails . I could only trust my preparation for " Hair he class with the rest of us , and asking God for the full remission of our sins . fancied I could see the Angels guarding the chalice which was soon to hold the clear Lord for all His love and mercy , and I asked His Mother to help me , and ask that sacrifice of me , I hope I shall be ready to make it . Surely the parting Who shared in our manhood . ' Just think , dear , ' of what that means After a minute or so I felt that he was kissing the altar-stone , which mingles the water and wine he prays that we may share in the Godhead The Bishop has given Father John leave to say Holy Mass in this very house marvellous miracle that Almighty God was performing through the hands of " God be with you " making melody in my heart . ' The Holy Mass " has meant asked us to pray that our sacrifice would be pleasing to God Almighty . Commission to our Blessed Mother . Then Father John gave its dissolution and great white throne in Heaven and the hosts of Angels and Saints paying their you , ' very often here in Ireland , but I don't think we always realise the meaning But . dear . I could never , never tell of the joy in my heart when my child gave and others , John had ever been more angel than mortal . And then it was time day be a martyr . for you know he is a missionary and he hopes to go to China . my own child . Presently he said Dominus cobiscum , and the words meant more Heart-broken if he went to China ! ' Well , dear , now that I have a S for our Confileor , and when it was said . I heard Father John putting himself in Then Father John said : ' Judge me . O God , and gladly I remembered me Holy Communion . The moments after that were more of Heaven than earth ver describe . It is a wonder I did not die of icv at the thought of the of the words . When Father John was reading the Gospel and the Oredo , and before I expected , the words Domine non sum dians were said , and Mary was in a summer long gone by , this one holds the most uplifting memory . Trinity to accept the obligation he was making in memory of Our Lord and that back to the middle of the Altar . I knew that he was involving the Holy The shower was over . I thanked my hostess and went my way with he homage to the one true God . The sound of the cruets being used reminded me that John was preparing he sacred elements . Then I felt that he was bowing down before the Holy Precious Blood . Then I remembered that John told me that when the priest we were all standing up to make our act of faith . I again pictured to myself the " Then there was the Kurie and then the Angels' Gloria was revealed by down at us and I joined my poor prayer with theirs . he was beseeching the Saints in Heaven to pray for us . Then he turned a a fragment memory My feelings from the Preface to the Conservation and Elevation I could 0000000 00000000 . glory , among them some of our very own kith and kin . I felt they were looking fact , since then , Heaven has been very real to me . Aroon of my own to pray for me . I shall get many graces and if the morrow , and I hope I shall not die of icy before the end of it . " that the merciful Jesus is our ' Judge ' and though He has much to find Trinity and dedicating the bread which was to hold the Body of Oh 159 will not be for very long , and Heaven is eternal . His priest and that priest my own child . Oh ! I tried to adore and ins the relics of the martyrs , and I wondered if my boy , too , would one the beautiful prayers of the Zavabo fell on my ear to me than they ever did before . You know , dear , we saw ' The it , dear , I could never , never tell of the joy in my heart when my child gave ir the beautiful prayers of the Lavabo fell on my ears and John --- Page 72 --- A floweret fair that blossomed Have laboured many a hill All lit with love and truth But here's a thought will never die Owen J. Dullaghan . No time can ever kill- In the greenwood of my youth . A face upturned to Thine so sweet ' Twas many a year ago , and --- Page 73 --- He had received and His soiled garments and weariness , had a natural distinction ) improved , to appear calm and indifferent under the most trying or deals was He stirreth up the people , teaching through all Judea , beginning from Galileo to Pilate ; the crowd stormed against the balcony like ocean waves leaving Answerest Thou nothing ! Behold in how many things they accuse Then : this man . " they were almost prepared for it . Their smouldering fury burst out of bearing , a kingly grace , which no common disturbed of the peace ever Pilate was not afraid of them yet ; he had an ample force of soldiers within When Jesus had been alone with Pilate , He had answered him , in acknowledging . Matthew , Mark , or John , he emphasises the fact that the Jews demanded Our ment of his right to question Him . but " when He was accused by the chief priests public because the charges were false , and His accusers knew it councillors went into a whirlwind of madness : they funny an accusations and sympathies they saw were with Jesus . At last the chief priests concocted a out beside him , but that made matters worse . At sight of Him the provision call , and he would not hesitate to use them , but he wished to act underneath - Pilate looked at Jesus . Who was calm as the sun setting on a quiet summer the Jews outside , had been fretting and fuming , not knowing what might be St. Luke is the only Evangelist who records this new charge . More than XX. Jesus was Silent : The Governor wondered exceedingly . Most Thou not hear how great testimonies they allege against Thee ? ' And During the time that Pilate had been questioning Jesus privately in the hall consulting together , and growing more and more impatient with Plate whose the test of Roman manhood ; and Jesus now , notwithstanding the ill-treatment circumstances of the Passion and consequences . Lord's condemnation on political grounds ; he alone records the first accusation him , and wished to hurry this matter up , so " Pilate again asked Him , saving ! He answered him to never a word , so that the Governor wondered exceedingly ( Mark , XIV , 4 ; Matt. , XXVII , 14 ) . I loud cries as they surged up in a mass , waving against the halomir supremacy . But while the Governor approved of Jesus , he had other business awaiting to this place ! " ( Luke , XXIII , 5 ) . gainst a cliff , and screamed like wild sea-birds in their rage , going on inside , so when Pilate came out and told them : " I find no cause eve . The Roman of that period prided himself on his stoicism . ' demands in unintelligible disorder . ' Clenched fists were shaken to heaven a Arricomfrationists of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own new form of attack and launched it on Pilate : " they were more earns Now-These two races though by no means intended exclusively for members of the 1 Cor. I. 25 . special section of The Cross , possessed : yet in that kingliness Pilate saw nothing to fear for Caesar's political dancients He answered nothing " ( Matt. XXVII , 12 ) . He remained silent the wisdom of God . ' save Jesus and to placate these turbulent Jews . " He had Jesus brought sympathies they saw were with Jesus . At last the chief priests concocted is now at a stand-still-Jesus silent-Pilate obstinate ents He answered nothing " ( Matt. XXVII , 12 ) . He cliff , and screamed like wild sea-birds in their range the power of God and and to placate these turbulent Jews . ... He had I --- Page 74 --- a double stroke of policy , which would throw the responsibility on Herod , and " but the silence of Jesus puzzled him : Why did He not protest against this he betbought himself that Galileo was in Herod's dominion . ' It was little the among the Jews and what they aimed at , and he knew Jesus was not one of them aw a chance here of flattering Herod , and of relieving himself of a decision that and calling Himself Christ the King , " and now that the case is failing for want but it was true in so far as it summoned in fairly accurately the public life of of evidence , it is St. Luke again who tells of the perfidy with which the Jews rahmy ! Had Pilate not known better , he might have taken this silence as probably effect a reconciliation between the conflicting representatives of Galileo in bad terms . Herod arrogant , Pilate disdainful . But the diplomatic Governor valace of the Maccabees , so Pilate ordered Jesus to be taken to him , But He made no defence against charges which all knew to be false . Hearing Galileo . he asked if Jesus were of Galileo " and being told that He was Pillate , a selfish politician and indifferent Judge , " wondered exceedingly " at an admission of guilt ... . Pilate was now in a mood when a word of help from Herod happened to be in Jerusalem at the moment , occurring the old historic Roman cared for Herod , still less for his limited authority . Besides , they were His ministry into Judea and Perea , and had aroused a very general enthusiasm Jesus would have influenced him to dismiss the case with a curt " not guilty . that stirred the people up , not politically , but to a boiler ideal and a moral But Pilate never gave a thought to tracing back the case through Galileo However , this new charge offered Pilate an easy way out of his difficulty . In the political sense in which they urged it , the charge was utterly false , made to Pilate : " we have found this man forbidding to nav tribute to Caesar practical service of God . " and Rome . nd Judea ; he knew better than they suspected who were the political agitators he was waiting for that word , but to his " exceeding wonder , " Jesus answered The silence of innocence is often more convincing than armment . Pilate , well pleased to see Jesus led away , congratulated himself on his The perfady of the Jews , saying religious teaching was political interfer Jesus , His teachings , miracles , and results . ' He had begun in Galileo , carried And to escape giving an unpopular verdict sent Jesus to another court . " press the charge as a political crime . Jesus answered Pilate . who as a Judge had the right to question Him . President Jesus as Miss didst answer Pilate because of the law " let every and he subject continuation . grant me scene confidence in God and to endure calmly all charges made against O exceedingly wonderful Lord Jesus Christ . Who didst listen in silence to false charges mile against Three and when pressed by a friendly judge to speak in Thine own defence did nothing . shrewdness , little thinking that his difficulties were by no means ended . themes for thought . THE sacred passion . message so worded that Herod would receive it with pleasure . ... . This we Jesus . th when justice requires it . Teach me when to speak and when to be silent . # the courage to defend truth without passing the duty up to an the higher powers , for there is no newer but from God . " so give me carriage to S 161 . REV. FR. Hubert , C.P. too much for even his not over-serimilans caniscianas to area to Prevent line from sacrificing truth by confusing religious and political interests prayer . Christopher Cafferey , Thomas Flynn , Ann Kavanagh , Elizabeth Beirne , Patrick Benson , whether true or false . names of deceased . Mr. Hannon , Ellen Concannon , Ellen Gallagher , Mary Byrne , Lizzie Kie among the Jews and what they aimed at , and he knew Jesus --- Page 75 --- was for , but Michael said it was the correct thing , and ' Michael's word always That would sort of put them in sympathetic touch with Uncle Mark . None of alls and manoeuvres as well as sermons . Fortunately their father was not were vague and discipline was military rather than monastic . There were roll- further . However , things had gone far enough for Mrs. O'Connor when she Their father was asked innumerable questions , pertinent and impertinent , Uncle Mark won't be coming with us this year . " murmured their father . because he was the eldest and the originator of the game , was chosen as Lord been endured , but it was to be for ever and ever . And few but children realise best " thing . Have to do that airplane ourselves . Bridget , that's all . " Mark would not be joining them . If it had been only for this once it might have No . ' He'll never get a holiday ' now . ' the answers they wanted , highly-coloured and excitingly exaggerated . " Michael , That is a shame . " muttered Bob , as he took a third slice of bread and Um , " said Bridget , and buried her nose in a cup . the O'Connor children . Even the relative size of the eggs they were Macle Mark had always gone with them to the seaside . He was like a very big Dear , " from Mrs. O"Connor , " don't have them on . You know , Uncle Mark will help us build a sand airplane . Budget . Think of that . " never be sure where things will lead . " brother to them . Oh . I say , what a shame . " The children's father gave another wink and kept silence butter . He'll have a good try . I expect . But I don't expect they'll canonise him But he can come for a holiday . surely ? What's " expensive ? " No . " continued their father , " he's far too busy . ' He's gone to be A Tralo for ' OITDAYS and the seaside were the only topics of conversation among Poor Uncle Mark . eating for breakfast paled to insignificance . will he be a saint now , dad ? ' What , like Fr. James ? he younger ones could think of anything better , so this was voted the next The next few days were overshadowed with the disarmishment that Uncle Uncle Mark went . The others , Bridget , Bob. Ken. and Noel , formed the community . Ideas couldn't we make a collection , dad ? " No . He joined the Vistercians . " very expensive . " and he gave mother a wink . We might . ' ; He wore a cross and ring , and a train . Nobody knew what the train 000000000000000000000000000000000 A Story by E. S. ality of ever . At last , Michael suggested they could play at monks , astonishment . It contained a help without further delay . When it The help . ' Costs an awful lot . Several thousands , I believe . ' he next few days were overshadowed with the disap arrived , " the Abbot " assumed with 1940s # th us ! " piped five small voices . The thing was until No . " continued their father , " ing with us ! " piped five small voices . The thing was unthinkable . e life of monks , and he , overgrown schoolboy that I the finality of ever and ever . At last . Michael suggested they was forwarded to the monastery --- Page 76 --- 163 . --- Page 77 --- 164 --- Page 78 --- hear . " The tension was broken , and the crisis passed : and Uncle Mark is still on a nearby plot of earth . His fellow-novice gasped . The novice-master , who into the Abbot's masterpiece basket , but the note was kept . busy beating out his half from the alloy of nature and grace . It was the hour for working in the fields . Uncle Mark was digging with savage Spaniard and Scot . disc stuck to a piece of cardboard with stamp-paper . A letter was sent with it igour . The novice beside him raised his eye-brows more than ' once . ' Suddenly when he was in the biggest funk he had ever been in his life . The half went He was told that a parcel had been sent to him . It contained a gold paper Francis J. Benson , M.A. " Dear Uncle Mark , Their uncle smiled wrvly . It was rather pathetic , coming at such a moment . looking little Spaniard . He wanted to know if this was a Catholic church . I told him that Luv from Michael Bridget Bob Ken Noel . 000 00000000 00000000 . 000000000000 00000000 this was an English church for Catholics . and the other , stories of Anglican imitations of Catholic terminology . I never realised before # into the church for a minute or two lit is really a converted mansion and ertainly reached Spain , for he solemnly began to question me minister to be units such as to ECIENT events in Spain may have intensified the idea that the country has lost claim resume , and I went along to the Avenue Hoche to see if I could effect an introduction t. Nongo's Retreat . Townhead Glasgow . To a Glasweerian who had a Halo for Uncle Mark over the university of our religion - a Scotsman assuring a Spaniard in bad French that insted of the " sweets . " The situation was not without its humour , but it had its serious side too , for it certain the Father and have that coveted chat . was nice on very much . The sands r lively . We short a hailo wood cheer you much . The Spanish Catechism must be very similar to ours ! ' The Spaniard had two Uncle Mark laughed out loud and tossed a wriggling worn to a robin per My French , by the way , was far from fluent . the Church , but I saw that all his questions were directed by a desire to find out if . centre more and more round the English church in the Avenue Hoche . ' It is in charge ras , and , in a weak moment added that it was the English Catholic church . unlined to meeting quite a number of natives of the country , and I have been struck by two # into the church for a minute or two ( it is really a converted mansion and was interested religious . Most observers however , assure us that this is not the case # # # # we would not unsuccessfully U.S. - DELEDEDED " ABOUT THE guessed all along what had been happening to his son retended not to Joseph's in the Avenue House was in ammunition with the " No. Little H.A.A An amusing example of the true Spaniard's attachment to the Church occurred to me in 165 . distinguishable from its lovely neighbours . ' Coming out as well by regarded as a Catholic country , and that the soul of Spain is a secure quite suspicious , and I saw that tales of the vagaries of the Anglicans had # was intensely religious Most observers , however , assure us that this is not the case what religious body the church belonged to . I'm not sure that he mentioned all the marks in difficult it is to explain that one is a real tired-in-the-wood Catholic- ed as a Catholic country , and that the soul of Spain is not not it is to explain that one is a real deal in the wool Catholic . --- Page 79 --- In the days of sandals and dusty roads one can imagine that this was a very decoration , representing the fashions of the different centuries which have passed High Altar , was an enclosed space , the Choir or Schola Cantorium , and from 1854 . There are traces of the Atrium at the Churches of St. Oecilia is not seen . I should not have seen it myself , though I have been to the church in the stamp on leaving the church is illogical , there being no point in w many times , had not one of our party fainted when we were making a visit , and ancient basilicas . There is a definite style of architecture , the Roman Basilican , harmonious fusing of these various decorations . The shell of the building is in which consisted of a native , two or four aisles separated by long rows of columns . in the accompanying photograph of the basilica of San Clemente . Gospel side was a permanently fixed Paschal candlestick . All these can be seen most of these ancient churches , there is an accretion of various styles of Holy Water stamp . Originally , as I have said , this was a washing , more or less throne of marble in the centre of theanse . The priest said Mass with his boat Suppers . I wonder how many people recollect that this custom of washing before We enter the church by a side-door . This is a city , because we miss the memorial of the ceremony of the washing of the Anastles' feet before the fact and a semi-circular space behind the Altar . forming the nose , with the enisc on leaving God's House . One only washes to get rid of impurities perfect basilica style . The nave is divided from the rather ordinary aisles , which It is a pity , too , because this Atrium is the only perfect specimen in Rome , if large cistern of water , in which the faithful washed before entering the church . It is lined with Ionic columns . In the centre of the Atrium there used to be a were placed the two nights or lectures for the design and sub-deacon . On the Alexius , and the Four Coronati ; but that at San Olements is perfect , and trium , and this is a great loss to our understanding of the true share of these for some unknown reason are of different widths , by sixteen columns and two covered walk on three sides , the porch of the basilica forming the fourth side thorough as the occasion demanded . It also shows that the custom of dipping ause we miss the Atrium and the full basilican flavour of this beautiful church . to the Bishop , and therefore facing the people . In the nave , just before the REV. Victor Mann inexpensive first-aid treatment . Iateran stands the Church of San Clemente . St. Clement was one of since the building was first erected . In the case of San Olements there is a necessary ceremony before entering God's House , and was a continuation and I have said that it is a pity that we enter San Clemente by the side-door . Looking around the church we will see much that is of interest . As is usual ROTT half-war along the road leading from the Valacorm to St John wwwwwww swiss we except the newly-built Atrium of St. Paul's , a modern structure dating only " the earliest Popes , being the third successor of St. Peter in the See of Rome . VIII . San Clemente 000000000000 00000000 Clemente and who thus " put the I opened the door leading into the courtyard to find some fresh air as an Some Churches . far-reaching effects on the study of Rome . le sanctuary raised above the level of the church , a high Altar under a canopy . Romans right on a very important the original basilica of San ' But we cannot see the Atrium . ' This is a square open space , ' historical point which has had entering the church is perpetuated in the practice of dipping one's fingers in Muthooley . O.P. who discovered to the Bishop , and therefore facing the people . In the nav re cannot see the Atrium . This is a square open space , surrounded by --- Page 80 --- 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 6 4 4 1 6 4 A general view of the interior . at the floor . perfectly awful mural paintings . villasters . The columns vary in style , and suggest that they were taken from the far end is the Sanctuary of semi-circular shape , surrounding the Altar church . Yet most visitors merely stand on it without giving it a moment's ving with inlaid panels . There are also three perforated inable panels , the intended to celebrate the Triumph of the Cross . The ceiling and the paintings the movements of the celebrant and know when to begin the chants . You in also see the two ambones , or reading desks , and the " Paschal candlestick semi-dome above the apse , in the elaborate mosaics of the rectury , Miss canopy . This is the Presbyterian , or place for the priests , corresponding basilium of San Geemente , Rome . the canons " stalls in a Gothic church , and in the centre , hidden by the Altar re election of these mosaics that the Holy City of Jerusalem was taken from neighbouring ruins . There is a wonderful inlaid marble floor . In some of these Val'Roman churches the Comtesque floor is the real art-treasure of the building . Yes being made not primarily for ornament but in order that the singers could the columns may or may not be in good taste . However , one can always Amiring thought , and give themselves a severe pain in the neck looking up at be Bishop's Throne . At the right-hand side of the Presbyterian is a marble Sometimes there is more real art in the inlaid floor than in all the rest of the centre of the nave is the Choir , a most beautiful specimen of marble ucifix , the only special mosaic of the crucifix in Rome . It was hbouring ruins . There is a wonderful inlaid marble floor . In board , once a taberracle but now used as a receptacle for the holy oils . has the Comanesque floor is the real art-treasure of the building neighbouring ruins . There is a wonderful inlaid marble floor . In some of these s being made not primarily for ornament but in order that the e Crusaders , and doubtless this unusual decoration of the aps is . There is a wonderful inlaid marble floor . In some of these urks by the Crusaders , and doubtless this unusual decoration of the apse re is more real art " in the inlaid floor than in all the rest of some churches of Rome . --- Page 81 --- 168 . --- Page 82 --- each . The gun is what counts . t this is God's work and will not fail . ' attitled to a future living from the people . They certainly do nothing but live off the people are it will not be long before we will have a healthy congregation of Catholics at our services . under the Empire conditions were far better . Then there might have been squeeze political life of the country . Here in Wangtsum we are progressing rapidly and with God's ever do they do anything for the people . But they do rob the people I Order . China is in a terrible state . It is frequently remarked for the old-timers pily for us some of the officers are very decent chaps , well educated . B ( the bandits would soon be cleared out and China would have some semblance of Ta" " Once they have been properly provided with a gun , it would seem that they are thereby poor people , but it will take long years and much to it to make any great impression on " China certainly needs the benefits of Christianity . We are working h look as though they had been rather haphaza conditions were far better . Then there might have been squeeze " Happily for us some of the officers are very decent chaps , well educated . But the ruption , but at the same time there was a respected authority . Now , ter the Empire conditions were far better . Then there might have urse our needs are many , too many to enumerate . But we never worry I ese sages , worse squeeze , more corruption , no law and no ' authority . ed in all American and European arrives , the soldiers of this Chinese arm he same time there was a respected authority . Now we have , accordi are many , too many to enumerate . But we never worry because we know And fighting-actual fighting , they simply do not believe in it . Their life is one long succession ry lowest class of Chinese . Anyone too lazy to work becomes a soldier squeeze , more corruption , no law and no ' authority . All I can say is had been rather haphazardly picked from a rag-bag and a gun served ces with never a shot fired . Most of them are arrogant towards . e been properly provided with a gun . It would seem that they are therel I fighting . they simply do not believe in it . Their life is one long successi ' The soldiers are the real scourge of China . ' If only the curse of militarism itled to a future living from the people . They certainly do nothing but bad enough now without comparisons of what has gone before . look as though they had been rather horizontally wicked from a rag-bag and a pin served on would soon be cleared out and China would have some ambulance of La --- Page 83 --- er mother refer to the " disappointment " which , it seemed , " had sound poor youngest , Mary Colmcille , had been mightily impressed . And had been cut ... Childhood and early girlhood had almost imperceptibly passed with Mary forbidding . had been . as far as she could remember , the one grim shadow on all in her mind as she sat by the glowing turffire , with her book on her knee in suggested , that was to say , cold weary nights of vigil of endless mortification phrase . Once upon a time it would have , more or less , filled her with awe : one remembered all that " the poor soul " must have gone through ... . Wide . reprimand and repress the high-spirited band of growing pieces and nephews . mean . And , of course , one had to overlook a lot and be very patient when climb on the shelf and devote the remaining years of her life to the business of a vague and kindly compassion ; particularly since the evening she had heard later her mother had followed him and , last of all , Aunt Sophie had stolen highly-strong child . Dumbly , however , the little girl had resorted the stern , lonesome journey . a Journey which one's firmly could not manage to evade ... which she was supposed to have been absorbed . " Thenceforward , she had really had more than once been hastily summoned home , and Mary Colmcille had went staid " spinster who was terrorising her youth , and whom she was growing almost secure and keep a fine position , and had climbed the highest ring of the ladder passionately to dislike . early twenties - sharply she remembered the shock of it and the pain ; ' ten years beside a new-made grave . First , her father had died while she was still in her But that was when she had been very young and exceedingly impressionable , the morning of her fortieth birthday and , she reflected ruefully , she had little sense " where his children were concerned : consequently , it behaved her to try to rule with a rod of iron as she , herself , had been ruled in the Poor Aunt Sophie , she realised now , had considered it her bounden duty to of her success . away to her rest . striven to understand ; to make allowances as far as she possibly could brushed out the waves of her shining red-gold hair . It was of all days . Brigid M. Bryson But gradually , as she grew older and wiser , this tall and angular woman - Colmcille turning out surprisingly brilliant at school . " Later , she managed to left her girlhood behind her forever ; time for her now , she supposed , to an otherwise sunny childhood . success is success , but it does not charm sorrow away , and Mary Colmcille phie terribly . " She had , it appeared , been " jitted " whatever that might ARY COUNCILLE MACDONAGH sat before her mirror and leisurely 000 00000000 # evere in looks as in manner , and most unbecomingly dressed-inspired her with wardly , a model of decorum - as far , anyway , as was possible for a nervous something missing - the greater Greater Toy . would be . there would still be The little cold wind sweeping across her heart - that happy though she thought came swiftly to her-a making her soul " ... ... She smiled to herself at the quaint old-fashioned joy . long ago . The bigger boys and girls had not taken her very seriousl and still under the influence of the well-meaning spinter aunt who , pri eyed , curious . the child had contrived to take in every word : had joy # But even in her great content the in her opinion , her sister was far too indulgent , while her brother-in-law tence and prayer . ' With the prospect , sooner or later --- Page 84 --- was powerless to prevent the final catastrophe : the bank closed on the property have a good home of your own one day , " Mrs. Mulligan had said to her shortly affairs demanded her whole attention . Her mother died ; and then she gradually unknown to his family : all his bills were long overdue . Despite all efforts . Ita Two years before our story opens she had been living comfortably at home there's no time to send this back . they're so busy that we'd he late at the no prospect of their fulfilment . True , Hugh Hegarty , a young engineer , had weakened by drink and misfortune , went from bad to worse , " and three months him on the idea of her mother's ill-health . At last Hugh had become possessed So Italian desolate and lonely , struggled on awhile , but she was badly paid and with the notion . Ita did not care for him , and so he applied for a post in as her mother . always an invalid , had now practically become helpless . eyes as Ita's merry laugh fell on her ears A few days previously Ita herself had been very enthusiastic about cruising Ita's face saddened as she recalled her mother's words . ' There now seemed So I might appreciate Norway , but certainly not cold beans . Anyway after the death of his wife , he succumbed to an attack of pneumonia , brought on of twenty pounds apiece . " an only child , and after finishing her education in the Convent , stayed at home , to decide which cruise we were too go on . It isn't every day we win a lucky draw before she died . overworked . She was delighted when a school friend wrote from London and exclusive property of the " Cafe . Cairo . by his own neglect . just brought by the waitress . aloud to her chum . Its Wulligan , across the little glass-topped table God will reward you , Ita , for your unfailing devotion to me . ' You will but in the midst of the excitement she suddenly recalled a promise made a year Phew ! I'm sure it's cold , " remarked Ita . ' I thought you said you'd love it . Ita . ' her fair head to look across at Ita . " Accident . E. Kielty . A Kimberly . 1907 1910 # ' Nonsense ! It's the best time of year to visit Nor - " started Barry No , indeed , " answered Ita , absent-mindedly . Derg instead of on a holiday " It certainly does sound wonderful ; just what I'd love ! " replied the latter fully , as her grey eyes examined the minute unappeting dinner portion Six days unmitigated pleasure : dances . suppressedness ( Promotional . quietly departed , sad at heart . ' Ita'd not have time to broad , as home ago . cruise ? Unexpected things lap- " A good holiday , a tiny next-egg left . ' It's a grand tour ! " her head still bent over the travel brochure . She raise " It sounds more attractive every time I read it , " continued Peggy , raising discovered that her father was a secret drink addict and had been betting heavy " Hang the office ! said Peggy , emphatically . " To-day is the day we agreed HOLIDAY cruise to Norway . pened -and a broken romance : ended happily after all : I thought you said you'd love it . Ita ! " and he was ng the office ! " said Peggy , emphatically . " To-day is It sounds more attractive every t Was Ita foolish to go to I.ough time I read it , " continued Peggy , raising subcomment to furnishies : all his hills were four overdue . Despite all efforts . It is s , who had a small business house in Dun Laoghaire Fare 66 inclusive , " read Peggy Hughes --- Page 85 --- Thank God that I came , ' thought Ita to herself as she drank in the quiet utterly removed from the flamboyant blare of city life . the landing stage , feeling more buoyant than she had done for a long while . They have folded their tents like the Arabs ! ' There is nothing over you here the water . The voices of hundreds of pilgrims singing " Faith of Our Fathers " other girl . I think to come to Lough Derg is to begin to learn to pray , " added the So Ita gazed mistfully at the entranceing pictorial scenes displayed in the Cairo" together . " No" one would think you had a twenty-pound-note burning a companion , as they awaited the ringing of the Mass bell . ' They were sitting Then she remembered Lough Derg , and promised to do the pilgrimage next I thought you were going to him your ticket to-day " remarked Penor Irish nail at Euston . She would have to go straight to the Island , as the season desperately took the plunge . It was good-bye to Lough Derg for at least a year ; for some it was Civil occupied all minds , various were the conjectures as to whether one could girl acquaintance ; then she boarded the Sligo ' bus . She had still some of her she thought , as the boats brought the pilgrims up to the jetty . She sprang to as the true antidote to the cares of life . The cares of life have no place here . keep awake or not . stal for the one and only meal of the day . Night approached , thoughts of the cruise , she recalled her promise . told her of a most vacant in an insurance office . Unfortunately , the most moved I'm awfully sorry . Peggy , but I can't go with you on the cruise . I had beauty of the scene , the tranquil waters , the brown-hued mountains silhouetted The following week Peggy sailed on the glamorous cruise , while its took the Maybe St. Patrick will get me an extra blessing as I did want to go cruising " Once she was actually landed on the island her regret for the lost cruise went . I think this is one of the happiest moments imagine . " remarked Ita to a hole in your pocket . " At the landing-stage all was bustle and excitement . Ita made farewell to a temporary , and Its found herself out of work . She looked high and low for was to learn to pray . was nearly ended . resounded in the Basilica the previous night . Yes indeed , to come to Lough Derg gainst a nearly sky . A sense of exquisite peace took possession of her , a peace the steps of the Basilica watching the rosy glow of daybreak diffuse the sky . ir ever . The bugle sounded , a few minutes later the boats were speeding over join . She was talking about it . ' As its knelt at Mass she recalled to mind the innumerable Ares that had rang out to the rhythmic swish of the oars . The next two days passed all too swiftly . the hour for departure drew near . unployment , her little store of reserve funds got lower and lower . " Her never was answered , and now faced with the prospect of a delightful " That's all right . " answered Peggy , amiably . " I expect Oissie Scott Well , ' neither have I , " replied her friend . window , while Peggy went to buy her ticket . " You're looking very glum . Ita , " remarked Peggy , as they left the " both . Sorry to disappoint . as they halted before a tourist agency . ' Ita made up her mind quickly , and A Timely accident The first round of the penitential beds completed . Ita went to the women's ear if she succeeded in obtaining work before the winter . A passage she had once read returned to her mind . " To come to Ireland she succeeded in obtaining work before the winter . against a nearly sky . A sense of exquisite peace took possess 171 . ing out to the rhythmic swish of the cars . The first round of the penitential beds completed , It promised to do ' Lough ' Derg this year , and the holidays aren't long enough Her prayer was answered , and now faced with the prospect of a delightful re done of heaven and the Eye of God looking the as the true antidote to the cares of life . The cares of life have no place here . sage she had once read returned to her mind . " To syment , her little store of reserve funds got lower and lower # " I think as they are invited the protesting moments ' Nashville " They were sitting for ever . The bugle sounded , a few minutes later the boats ndow , while Peggy went to buy her ticket . " man scenes was --- Page 86 --- John Mulligan had informed him of his daughter's engagement to one Clarence Everyone delighted , frightened but unhurt . The men passengers went forward got out and entered the office and passed through to the inner room . ' Ita got it . The only finger it happened to fit was the fourth . He seemed upset when Their self-confidence proved unwarranted . despite all efforts the bus remained grinding of brakes , a sudden swerve , and the next instant the side wheels of their " wee " custom house , while the men , with grimv faces and muddy clothes . I do indeed - but you didn't inquire to whom , " she replied with a smile , met . ' On his exit he paused beside Ita . ' declared with crestfallen air that it was impossible to free the bus without features were familiar indeed . Hugh Hegarty ! " He turned slightly , their eyes ' And I went because I heard you were engaged ! ' Do you recall the evening ' Why did you wear a ring on your engagement finger shortly ' before I left when I asked you whether you were thinking of getting married . You answered : came home for the holidays , you had gone away and left no address ... ... no " And to think ... ... " He paused . After all , " no need to tell her now Within a few yards from the custom house they met the oncoming ' bus . A " a poor thing to be an only child without with or him , " she thought ' Mr father gave it to me , it belonged to my mother . He begged me to wear " I have been a blind fool ! If you knew how I missed you . " When I ' So you are not married after all , " remarked Hugh , after some time had passed in talking of impersonal matters . A motor car approached and was halted . The occupant , after some tremble . " No. indeed ! " she laughed with effort to conceal her discomfiture . ve'll soon have her going in no time . " they said , with assurance accept a lift , " he said coldly polite . " Seems as if we were booked here for hours , " remarked one woman . " I holidays to spend . She suddenly felt lonely , everyone seemed to belong to a mechanical aid . " to lift that bus . " bus had sunk into the soft mud of the ditch . ' He brought the car abruptly to a standstill by a field gate So he had gone away . Evidently death had intervened between J to the apparent truth of John Mulligan's words . home ? " he asked abruptly . to assist the driver and conductor to extricate the vehicle . " No damage done , party except herself . had Clarence McHugh ! " a bus from Sligo . ' ing . Hard to begin indifference when Hugh was so near . ligan and his schemes for marrying . Ita with a wealthy suitor Ita's attention was attracted elsewhere . " soon run have had a mishap . My car is at your disposal if you care to I demurred , " so I wore it a while to please him . ' McHugh : and how many chance instances had occurred at the time to point Maybe ' We needn't let that worry you , ma'am , " replied the driver . " We Arrah ! We'll be here all night - " commenced one loguacious came , but as the " bus bumped along the story road to Pettig THE CROSS . stfully as the " bus bumped along the story road to Pettigo . 172 . That is very kind of you . " she replied , with a calmness she was far from early would have thought that all those men should have been strong enough ' commenced one loguacious fame , but " That is very kind of you , " she replied , with a calmness she nd God knows you were long enough curting me for me to think of marrying nows you were long enough courting me for me to think he rain fell in torrents . The women crowded for shelt Mulligan and his schemes for marrying . Ita with a wealthy su id to know anything save that you had gone to London . " , and so f his face . Her heart throobbed violently . The dark hai features were familiar indeed . Hugh Hegarty ! He turned slightly , their eyes --- Page 87 --- 173 . --- Page 88 --- A thought from St. Paul of the Cross rooms in which the Brothers will provide hospitality if needed . Around the the Chapel , which is to be built in Arab style . for the Petits Freres desire to the inhabitants of the desert , and their travers , exclusive of the liturgy , will be and thin mattresses has already been despatched . ' together with two statues have gone to join the Fraternity already , while in France a group of Petiles Spears as regularly as though they had lived there for years . " The furniture , which is de Poncanld are preparing themselves for the time when their Bishop will allow sufficient number of Brothers to permit of Perpetual Adoration . Two lay-brothers will be of Arabic design , their habit will be similar to the white tunic worn by provided , in order that from the beginning they may pursue their occupations a new foundation shall not be sent to inhabit the new monastery until the for the Chanel specially sent from Rouen . ' On three sides of a quadrangle are Foucauld : the sanctification of soul by the Real Presence . The Blessed missioners do , for their Rule is that of a contemplative Order and they have taken nonastery is built , for two of the Brothers preceded their companions , in building lie four hectares of uncultivated ground , which must be made to produce rearest town . Gerville , being 120 kilometres distant . Already a part of the The answer is simple . By the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament , the offering in account of its proximity to the tomb of a great Arab chief . Sidi Cheikk . to of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the practice of the evangelical virtues . by members of the Charles de Foucanld Association and was followed by the them to take their part in the evangelisation of the desert . inversion of the Arabs ! The Brothers cannot go about preaching as the taste to the spiritual palate , if they be taken in pure faith and holy love , in silence forbidden by the Rule . our crucified Love . Oh , what sweet food ! It is composed of various elements : mental and Cardinal and a vast congregation . suppressed . # # RI A kind Sidi Cheikk " the site of the new monastery , was chosen principally The Festival of the cross may be celebrated at every moment in the interior sanctuary of confidence . accordance with the injunction laid down by the Founder : " the members a 000000000000 # 00000000 THE CROSS . he true lovers of the crucifix . And how may it be celebrated ? I will explain to run as ie cells , opening on to an arched cloister . The fourth side will be married by Sacrament will be exposed as often as possible night and day , until there are a Thus is the work of the hermit of Tamanrasset being perpetrated . that the main man he hidden from the eyes of creatures and he known only to God . In this creature ; and as feasts are kept with joy , the festival of the cross ought to be his was the sublime thought which dominated the work of Charles de e celebrate this feast spiritually by suffering in silence , without ing has been completed , and furniture , books and the necessities of life crucifix by suffering in silence , with a countenance happy an which the Arabs come in " pilgrimage . ' There is not even a village physical sufferings , contradictions , calmmies and contempt . Oh , how delicious these things at a delicious banquet , nourishing ourselves in the divine Wi Coeur de Jesus , that complementary association out remselves as far as possible to the customs of the country . Hence their Chapel il of the cross may be celebrated at every moment in the inte model the hidden life at Nazareth , a life of prayer ar us is the work of the hermit of Tamahrasset being 174 . have gone to join the Pruterville already , while in France a group of Pelites' Swed ngs , contradictions , calmnies and contempt . Oh , how delic " we feed at a delicious banquet , nourishing ourselves in the t-plain wooden table and stools , roughly constructructructructructructructructruct their model the hidden life at Nazareth , a life of prayer and manual labour . said in Arabic . There will be a refactory and a dispensary and in is come in nightmare . There is not even a village there . the How does this little Community propose to carry out its mission . --- Page 89 --- A Mermit at Prayer From a picture by the Dutch artist , Gerard Dou. many of his contemporaries , attained recognition during his lifetime . Rembrandt , whose studio he entered in 1628 . His pictures , though small are example of his characteristic style . He died in Leyden in 1675 , having , unlike heard Dan was born at Tenden in 1613 . He was thus a contemporary of superb works , meticulous in detail and treatment . The above picture is an excellent --- Page 90 --- in his heart , he knew that the days in which he could rope in these enormous The theatre was near the station so the two men walked there , after they had performance was due that evening , so there was much to do . Hart was more than usually fussy and anxious , for man's fame was spreading . with the usual difficulties of a travelling company , and also with the jealous and Nancy liked her at first sight , and so did Willie , who held out his little arms discontented . However , they have intimated to me that if they are offered a of some of the actresses , who felt the little girl's popularity keenly . But his off to the lodgings which had been secured for them , while Mr. Hart and conscience was telling on him , and he jumped at the least thing . she's helped you considerably . It is more likely that the other young ladies in There was something honest in his cool personality that revolted against the rise in their salary , they might try and make things go smoothly until the end of the season . ' He's a fine boy , " she said . " he takes after his father , and a fine interfere . Besides , he knew that Dan's guardian was hard and glove with Hart . Hart looked about narrowly . The strain of the past weeks , and a guilty which made any action on his vast difficult . So he contested himself with doing Neville knew all this , and he felt a disdainful satisfaction in the knowledge . Meanwhile . Mrs. Hart and her party had reached the lodpinus and found He eyed Hart sideways , for it was a well-known fact that the manager hated leville went straight to the theatre . It was already afternoon and the first Not she I" rejoined Neville coolly , " she's never let you down yet , rather Neville looked thoughtfully from the brilliant posters of the Dying Butterfly , to the crowd through the thoroughfare . a smoking kiss . them unusually clean and comfortable . The landlady , Mrs. Drew , stood in the There's a bounty boy , " she cried , taking him in her arms and giving him Mrs. Hart looked , pleased . is . He'll be along presently , and then you will be able to see for yourself , Mrs to her with a friendly chuckle . Yes ! " said Neville , sneeringly , " you can easily manage it on . Nancy's canager . " you're likely to get a full house , and I guess that they will be CHAPTER VIII . Little Bears . proceeds were numbered . to part " with his money . ' Ladyslipper ' HERE was the usual bustle that was part of the theatrical company's arrival Oh well . " he said , emdeinely . " I suppose that it will have to D. M. Anderson " Van've got your work out out for you this time , " he remarked to the put the rest of the party into a taxi . As they passed down the busy streets , " I hope the kid won't mess things . " he remarked worriedly . he child any passing kindness that came his war . money ! ' Here's the theatre , let's go and see what the lighting is like . to please ! doorway to welcome them . She was a fat , comfortable , motherly-looking lope the kid won't mess things , " he remarked war anager , " you're likely to get a full house , and I guess that they will be greatest difficulty was to continue to keep Nancy in the background , e had to be on his settle to keep things up to the mark . He had to come Serial Story . the opening ballet will let you down . They are getting pretty on ince was due that evening , so there was much to do had to be on his mettle to keep things up to the mark the child any passing kindness that came his way I is a new town . Mrs. Hart , with Nancy and the children , were packed treatment of Nancy , though he was too lazy , also --- Page 91 --- crowded with photos and nick-nacks . But the window was open , the room was I don't know exactly . " drawled Neville , " the same age as Nancy , I think under avoidistras in green pots , with a red bush valance to the mantelpiece on a tiny strip of garden , neatly kept , with a grass match down the centre , a taking Willie's list out of the milk jug . Then as Nancy returned , she bustled off , china pot , decorated with pink roses , and having a mysterious white china cover . his nine . Neville , who had come back with his manager , stood with his back Mrs. Drew , oblivious of all the agitation that she was causing . " Surely she's over her . This was such a contrast to the usual dirty . dingy lodgings that were her . " She's only a child you say ? ' She certainly looks young on the posters The table was spread for the children's tea . so Nan took off their hats and ' She's certainly a wonderful'dancer , though she's only a kid , ' he remarks slowly , as the others remained silent . " but there's no knowing where she'll end . boiling , and the gentlemen can have a cup when they come in . As that the and butter , and it was a job to get the snnilt child to take it the cover all by yourself . " said Nancy , diplomatically , for Rosie disliked bread As Nancy took her charges into the little back-room a sense of relief event border of nasturtium and mignonette ran down one side , and there were two three rows of lettuce by the bottom wall . the back-room and give them a good meal . You come along here , malam , and I don't like nice bread and butter . " began Rosie . " I like steak and onions families of respectable business men , and this Deep behind the scenes fascinated Just slip into the kitchen , dearie . " she said to Nancy . " it's just next sit down . ' Well . run come right in. ma'am , and have a run of tea . The kettle The manager coughed , and Mrs. Drew pushed back her chair noisy , and it was little wonder that the latter mistook the forlorn , shabby child , for Well , whatever can your mother be thinking of ! " commented , the landlady , " That's the little girl that looks after the children , isn't it , sir ? " enqu coats and sat them down to tea . " What's in that pot ? " demanded Rosie , pointing with her sworn at a white the children's nurse . Von've a wonderful dancer . ' I hear . ' maintain , ' " Mrs. Drew remarked Mrs. Hart looked up embarrassed , while her husband busied himself lighting older than her ? ' generally their lot . ' It was the usual type , certainly , with heavy crochet douleys doesn't have steak and onions ! ' She's exactly the same age , " repeated Neville severely . And so the famous dancing star made the acquaintance of her new landlady , to the children , as Nancy ran off on her errand . ' but there , one can never quite tell . with all that make-un . ' How old is leared the tea things from the front room . nurse there ? " she asked , nodding at Nancy . " she can take the children into But further reflections were saved by Mrs. Drew entering with a large black LADYSLIPPER muttering : " Steak and onions , well I never ! the fireplace , looking at the pair with cynical amusement ' Really , sir ! ' " Mrs. Drew looked interested , her indoors were usually the # respectable business men , and this need behind the scenes fascinated eat . Mrs. Hart looked up embarrassed , while her husband but tray . Oh ! yes I do . " said Rosie , looking drewily at the plate before her 177 . " Well , " remarked Rosie , " I would , if there was any bread three rows of lettuce by the bottom wall . " If you are a good child and eat your bread and butter , you's d bring in the not often . Now here is some nice bread and butter , " ared the tea things from the front room " Surely she's Steak and onions , " ejaculated horrified Mrs. Drew , " a little fireplace , looking at the pair with cynical amusement do . " said Rosie . looking dreamily at the white before you are a good child and eat your bread and hutter von shall take off " Really , sir ! " Mrs. Drew looked interested , her lodger spotlessly clean and smelling of soap and water . And , moreove but there , one can never quite tell , with all that make-up . ' He And so the famous dancing star made the acquaintance of her new landlady --- Page 92 --- Ro Golden Christ posters . Open-mouthed she gazed at the shabby little figure that ran from " Ons she is ! " said Rosie , proudly , " I heard Daddy say she was " She's the one they've all some crazy over . " she said slowly , " and she delicious , prickly sensation of anticipation right down one's back . The children's bedtime came all too soon . ' and regretfully they were resorted the can . " It's ' cause she's got to go to the theatre , and I've I am glad that Nancy looks after run so sensibly , " said Mrs. Drew , firmly , ansivering smile Nan gave her , ' Mrs. Drew recognised the dancing girl of the and the kindly woman , seeing Nan's agonised look at the half-undressed children ; In the back-room a glorious uproar was going on , and Mrs. Drew waited a the denarting hacks and with a perplexed glance at Mrs. Hart's crimson , angry Pushing the door was the landlady looked in Russia was sawling about an " Rare " one at managing children , I should say , " muttered the " landlady to erself as she , shut the door and hurried off . offered to finish putting them to bed . I suppose you help them dress , dearie ? " she enquired . face , she left the room . floor , and from under that table-cloth came grows and snails , which " Then't cause Nancy is sensible . " Rusie explained , as Mrs. Drew put down Next month :-Chapter IX . - Pat. look like an actress . We bless the craftsmen for their twofold part- No golden Christ did hang from brutal Root ' Come alone back to the theatre . ' snarked Hart , seizing Neville by the arm it is quite time for children to be in bed . " Gr-r-h ! " came a blood-curdling sound from within , followed by much later 'fore Nancy came . ' Nor marble Christ , nor Christ of carven wood . the floor , receiving now and again under the table-cloth which hung nearly to the And fail to see His pangs through golden have came in with a can of water . The gentlemen seem in a hurry like , " observed the landlady , looking after " I'll put them all " comfy , you run along . " she said , kindly , treated like this . There's something wrong somewhere ? ' To Christ's dark depths of poignant wee ! little bears next day . 000000000000 00000000 No ! " said Rosie , who heard more than her mother realised . " She dances ! " and nearly pushing him out of the room . THE CROSS . Why must the glint of gold thus blind them so The blend of worship and consummate art . moment outside to listen . scream . O-Oh ! " came Rosie's excited voice . " do it again . Nancy ! " Bertrand Weaver , C.P. But blame aesthetes who come with cultured gaze , room . mustains by their faithful nurse , who was just undressing Willie , when Mrs. Drew It's early to go to bed . " a in The Sign . Dances ! ' You ain't a dancer , are von ? ' demanded the interested landlady to bed goodwill . " so not to make her late . If I've roughly , we don't and the kindly woman , seeing Nan's agonised look at the half-undressed children The older woman . mman looked at Nancy with interest , for she certainly did not " It's early to m to bed , " announced Rosie , clearly , " I , used d . " announced Rosie , drewily , " I , used to stay up But the sound of Mr. Hart's voice calling for Nancy stunned the confidence 178 is quite time for children to be in bed . " --- Page 93 --- Down with the Pope ! The leader hears all this announcingly . Fuel for the fire which will presently link an early In the steps suddenly appears a young priest . the coward-priests ! " " You must be young priest finds the Rishon at his matters . The half old man nes below he is battering at the doors of Heaven . ' If he were young , what might Knock him down , " calls someone in the crowd . Patience commades . It is almost time . " the word of the leader goes forth . in the first years of his priesthood , a young man with an eager face . The Bishop smiles , address the crowd outside your palace . It is growing dusk , and as soon as it is dark , If I remains . ' Variety from the Bishop , will you permit it ? ' is his next question sured , and presently Mussolini stood on the steps beside Father Salza and shook his hand . " I go and address the crowd below the Bishop's house ? " # We the young man he used to be , this young priest looks as if he would dare Oh , we'll show the Bishop what Hell looks like , the sort of Hell we believe in , Yes down with the Prime ! That is what I said - hexins Father Salva " Down He must be one of us in disguise , " suggests someone . " " Down with the Pope " we young priest , Father Salza , is not satisfied . Catholic News ( Johannesburg ) . As the time passes , the temper of the crowd rises . The muttering and murmuring increases It is almost certain death . mv son . think well . ' State . Dussolini'shma his shoulders . Let them fan their hatred . The greater will be Silence , comrades . " says Mussolini . " Let him speak . " Did you near what he said , comrades ? He said ' Down with the Pope ' " But they are losing patience . une my becomes popular and is repeated on all sides . " Down with the Pope ! " with-th-mm were used in check by the strength of one man , their leader , Muss Excited comments come from every side . 45,000 strong . They justle one another , and look up at the palace with threatening A story of God , I cannot object , but still , I cannot authorize a foolhardy on's house . More important still so he won the friendship of Mussolini . Who are you , my son ? ' The priest stands still . All eyes are turned on him to be a good old man . ' ... Well no matter ... ' the individual must be sacrificed to Let's hear what he has to say . " says someone . THE year 1910 . The place Modena . " Then go , " said the Bishop . faces , screw of the night or turn . Versings and mutterings sweep through the crowd blaze , and the greater the blow for the cause . " Now with the Pope , " cries someone in the crowd , " Down with the Bishop , down to the bolt the moimad the looms and the blind from down down to the Down with the Pope , " cries another . The crowd is interested . " If it is death . It was for the greater glory of Yes , I shall do that . " Why doesn't he do something ? " demands one . another . will set fire to the palace . " " He's house , and consume both it and the people within . " The Bishop is said Why doesn't be do something ? " demands one V. The leader turned and smoke to the crowd with the result that it dispersed . " I # Mr Lord . " breaks out the young priest . " Yes , I shall do that . " It's not a smart woman " says someone grudgingly . lace , and the greater the blow for the cause . " All ever married . The greater is even to you , and to everyone that has need . er to the poor . the sick and the immigrant . Down with Christ ' My name is Salza , my lord , and I have come to ask that you will give hegan a friendship : ' ... who knows but that it was the uncoucerned for his personal safety , that is as God kills , but for these poor unshe " You are not afraid of death ? " The young priest knelt to receive the Bishop's blessing . volume . the steps . " great things for God . For my lord but I. not optimists that they will kill me , " answered Father Selva # deaths of humanity from with the Rishon to the poorest in Modena , do " down with St. Peter to the noor . the sick and the immigrant . ' Down with Pope , " cries someone in the crowd , " Down with the Bishop ,'d Yes , down with him , " says the you will for the moment they are held in check by the strength of one man , ider the walls of the Rishon's nature surges a silent vindictive crowd Communists It's of the Bishop's palace surges a sullen , vindictive crowd . On s waiting for nightfall , " says another , " That the blaze may be the brighter , " " After almost the attention of the record , when their admiration and saved the # You are not afraid of The young priest knelt to re and address the crowd below the Bishop's house ? ' down with him , " says the young priest surprisingly n " is the answer . levths of humanity . down with the Richnn to the biggest in Father Salza caught the attention of the crowd , won the We are you're my son ? ff is death at #000 in the greater glory of God , " was the quick answer . depths of humanity , down with the Bishop to the poorest in Modena , down with the " a young Redemotorist priest is in conference with his Superior . --- Page 94 --- chance , a religious vacation like her eldest sister , who had " entered " early in life . Occasionally she had been conscious of a faint , wistful range of envy had inherited the place , was far more ambitious than ever his father had been . dossoms . Green or brown the bowls were , ornamented with Celtic scroll-work , and a cogy home-nest of her own . She had wondered once if she had not which she had brought . She and her grown-up girls had decided tastes of their to be married . Which may have been one of the reasons why Mary Colmcille pend most of it in town . Meditatively , then she coiled and arranged her Critically she examined her reflection in the glass . wondering how soon it a sigh and a mental shrug , there was always her own little flat in town to lismissed the idea as absurd , though she could not have analysed her reasons owered chintzes , its polished floors , its dim old Persian rugs . Not to speak of own , lavishly expressed in every room in the house . Mary Colmcille wasn't at t should not matter to her now . Joking apart it was time for her to settle Anyway , little Therese would be due in half an hour , and Mary , Colmcille had taken the whole day off . And had planned , if her niece was so disposed to her head . She had valued her independence , even prized it clearly . using Therese O'Donnell was coming to pay her a visit . Therese , her favourite girl . " Her eyes sparked bewildingly and her carriage , she knew , was perfect . he like , she could observe the progress of events sympathetically therefrom At the moment she wanted everything to look as charming as possible , since now was thinking that , despite her youthful appearance , the best of her days work always , good friends and pleasant acquaintances , delightful holidays abroad Possibly , she told herself , she had missed life's dearer gifts . But one could More than one admireing glance was thrown in her direction - of which , as it for thinking it so . ... . ' Nor had the thought of marriage ever seriously a that goes with red-gold hair was rose-fushed and delicate as that of a very young She looked , and despite her forty years , still felt amazingly young , ... " But her coach and , breathless and fragrant , enfolded her in an embrace . outdoor coat was beautifully cut and of a rich , dull blue ; her scarf was pinned her' niece's train . And then it steamed in and Therese leaped laughingly decurate as she pleased . whenever she had visited the latter in her convent . Nevertheless , she had soon Artistic to the finger-tips , she had made it extremely attractive , with its artistically with a jewelled , ' bronze Irish brooch , while her jaunty yet dign not have everything , and she had had such a lot . And , in any case , she supposed all sure that she liked the general effect . But then , she consoled herself , with were over . considerably enlarged and kept always in good repair . The eldest brother , who re designing and executing of which was one of her many hobbies . appened , she was superbly unaware as later she faced the platform awaiting share of the world's successes and a fair good measure of happiness . Congenial The old home had been changed since then almost beyond recognition : little hat displayed the wonder of her hair . You look so young and lovely , " she continued , " and so striking . I declare she thought , the girl's first words of greeting . its fresh and daintily-laundered curtains . Its few good prints , its bowls then , she supposed , it could not possibly last . " Mary Colmcille , darling , how on earth do you do it ? " were , so , his wife had " come into " a tidy little fortune , over and above the dowry little hat " displayed " the wonder of her hair . serself on her " shelf . " And , maybe , in the intervals of " making her soul then , she supposed , it could not possibly last . " ild be before the wrinkles appeared . Her skin - the fair and flawless skin niece and her sister's only daughter , was not quite twenty and already engage THE CROSS . magnificent hair and slipped into her smartest and most becoming frock . Her Whatever ' befell , she reminded herself , she had certainly had her day . Her 18 . --- Page 95 --- course at the University , obtaining his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees , before entering the sorils even in England was with the Irish address . Rev. Fr. Gerald , C.P. Vice-Post- who is a native of Ottawa , read a brilliant tion of the Vicariate of Upper Kassai . The St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows , and a of the Belgian Province of St. Gabriel . to " San Gabriele , " a tribute of honour to Fr. Charles began his apostolic work . One might say then that his first contact with Passionist Congregation . He has been on lator of the Cause , announced that the They have changed the name of the district of the many Italian citizens resident in the University of Ottawa . " Mr. O'Gara . Catholics . ' new Prefecture is entrusted to the Passionists . Charles's first coming to Ireland . Passionist . of Tshumbe . Up to this it has formed per- Apostolic Process would soon be opened . 28th. ) The occasion of the pilgrimage was the Chinese Mission since 1924 . fitting recognition of the faith and fervour Apostolic of Yuanling , China , has received In the course of an eloquent and moving Colombo . This is to the best of our know- In the parish of Colombo , Parana , Brazil , The life of the Servant of God would then Prefecture , known as the Prefecture-Apostolic St. Gabriel Honoured in New World delicate tribute to the zeal of the missionary . native land . Large Concourse of Pilgrims at the Belgian Congo . the seventy-ninth anniversary of Father Brazil . the resident missionary , Rev. Fr. Albert , the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from ledge , the first occasion that such a tribute precision unknown to any court of civil MANV of them resided in the Midlands , where Ireland . has been paid to St. Gabriel outside his Passionist Bishop at Ottawa . Charles at Mount Argus on Sunday , June vated in the pilgrimage to the grave of Fr. Most Rev. Cuthbert O'Gara. C.P. Vicar- inquiry . Recalling his great love for the Canada . Irish to seek work and shelter in England . C.P. , with the zealous co-operation of his now been erected into an autonomous The civic authorities , with the approval of More than 6,000 people , headed by the Irish people , Fr. Gerald said that it had its the Ministry of the Interior . have paid a Grave of Fr. Charles . United Confraternities of Dublin , partici- New Prefecture-Apostolic . be investigated with a strictness and a parochial church , and has fittingly completed the Passionist Fathers in Belgian Congo has year of 1847 had driven thousands of starving origin when Mr. Charles was first sent to work on the English mission . " The black the work by the addition of a campanile . Hock , has undertaken the restoration of the We learn that the Mission entrusted to --- Page 96 --- a manner compatible with life in the world , exercise of some work of piety or charity advice in the matter . worrying without cause . He had whooping cough and sore gums . ' I lancina his arms . He said it would help : harmony with the spirit of some Order , in 22 D'Olier Street , Dublin . The price is 7/6 . and according to rules approved by the Commandments , " by Father Devine , C.P. , perfection under the guidance of and in are Girl Guides of Protestant affiliation and Explained , " by Father Arthur Devine . C.P. It may be obtained from the publishers . Messrs . Burns , Oates & Washbourne , Ltd. . precept to say grace can be shown , this asked the doctor if he would not be relieved by I am worrying over the death of my baby . Sunday it was done . On Monday he seemed Girl Guides is a very general term . There words to God either before or after meals . organic body : that is , with officers , meetings . to get worse . Pneumonia developed on Wed- thecoming practice is sanctioned by may be bands of Girl Guides without con- sorrow , as in all others , " They will be done . " tions of persons who strive after Christian Girl Guides of Catholic affiliation . ' There though I did a wicked deed by advising the The terms Confraternity and Sodality are the operation . Do not worry . but reconcile ( Dublin ) . the Girl Guides ? - " Troubled Parent " ( Dub- book wanted . harmony and peace should prevail . both reason and Faith . It was customary does not make you responsible for his death . infants go straight to Heaven . " They have Where may I obtain " Instructions on the for the early Christians to begin every after men's ? If so . what kind of sin ? manner of establishment are different . ( 2 ) The Church distinguishes three kinds # can hardly be called a sin . Though no before and after meals . ' Therefore to omit suggestion which you made to the doctor . of associations of the faithful , viz. , Third Besides . it might not have been caused by priest . You ought to ask and follow his Your intention was to help the baby . The girl guides . in the term " pious union " ( Of. Can. 700-725 ) action with the sign of the cross , and never Readers' queries . yourself to God's most holy will . Baptized custom , sad to confess , is dying out . ' There grace at meals . and what is the price of the same ? " O.O. " used in Canon Law . It seems to be embraced ' Is it proper to allow one's daughter to join etc . When a sodality has for its object the and a sodality ; a sodality and a confraternity : Orders Secular , Confraternities , and Pious and they sit down to meat without making Is it a sin to neglect to save a race before and a question of names . nesday and on Friday he died . I feel as association of the faithful instituted for the we Catholics who never seem to raise their character of the supposed non-sectarian Girl ( I ) Why does the Church five pious societies . There is no positive precedent to say grace no sins to stone for in Purgatory . God , in guides might be obtained from your parish - Archsodality . The term " league " is not nection with any particular sect . But even in all things give thanks . ' ' This beautiful of an ambitious nature it is decidedly wrong . Unions . Third Orders Secular are associa- bringing discord and rain into homes where You have no reason to worry over the More accurate information concerning the imitate His Divine Son by saving in this conscience , but they do the devil's work by His Providence took your baby for His own this sign and turning the mind to God If by attention is meant undue intimacy Answers to our almost synonymous . A Sodality is an fact that the operation did not cure him positive co-operators in their sins . They and established after the manper of an not only destroy their own innocence of Such conduct on the part of a married man The book is called " The Commandments ( I ) Pious societies of the lady are given Holy See . different names because their purpose " and ( 2 ) What is the difference between a league itself , it is called an Archconfraternity or Our Question Box : doctor . A. H. ( Belfast ) . isband of Catholic Guides in your vicinity . tion to an unmarried girl ? " Conscience ' whether it be eating , or drinking . " And " Teach me goodness , discipline and knowledge . " - right of associating other modalities with as his body . To alienate the affections of for the unity different names ? the heart from the married partner is a furtherance of Divine worship . it is called a exist in the non-Catholic Guides if there is non-sentarian hands are more likely than not Contraternity . When a sodality enjoys the Whatsoever you do , " says St. Paul , " do Member " ( Dublin ) . Terry " (000 . Galway ) . a confraternity and a third order ? A wise" purposes . ' He will bless you if you Confraternity . When a sodality enjoys the Is it wrong for a married man to paru atten- in the Protestant in tendency . which he gave to his wife his heart as well might of associating other modalities with You ought not allow your daughter to " in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ tions on the part of married persons are Liberties . " infratority . When a sodality enjoys the is a violation of the marriage contract by half it is called an Art-unfraternity or ( Dublin ) . serious breach of faith . Sins committed by Archsodality . The term " league " is not lin ) . right of a sonnisting other # with those who receive or encourage such atten- it is called an Archaeonfraternity or etc. When a sodality has for its object the etc. When a sodality has for its object the a married person take on the added malice . furtherance of Divine worship , it is called a Archsodality . The term " league " is not used in C.man T.aw . It seems to be Ambassador Holy See . of adultery because of the marriage bond . girl guides . --- Page 97 --- near a's face " no piano sim . Di longusro sur Muire , so ni rouvskre notmero sin tainis almost a flatas malso more too # As . " Sec is ' us to sit to usage loss must # # EIRTS SE O MARSED an two longantac customs , signs music sin music di an crations capsule signs fusio na heiresnn . Deirrear Kurb e a camir si fem signs an learnous status O'Tossan so nice Laksir so Deirtear , lets , so rain so as his co's 00 item Mean signs calm . Mr. and 50 h-obann o' pas crann slumm , crochet , De , cure a lam ar an octam tom , signs vonn STA scampre 50 flirtsesc ar posal . Do cure Muke guroe can be Naom losep 50 Massar bi crann we'm persis Msomes so cut run as tire Jesusism a vocal or an moralign ar an n'Dominac Cases into rri blians . tsages cesons anstro romps , sums Muire tutrseac car is an use , tarka leaton signs black bars cmra sir . si son into ac tug butoeacas signs . can to write a --- Page 98 --- studded with scarlet poppies and blue com- on this great Feast , while we beg of her to are surrounded by the glory of August , THE delights of summer are passing , one with golden stretches of waving wheat-lands , find nectar amongst the purple heather bells with the angel choirs in celebrating " her maces that brighten the lives of those who trees . August brings us the feast of Our triumph , in paying her reverence and homage Lady's Assumption and solemn Corporation . and the delicate blossoms of the lovely lime and we , who are disciples of St. Gabriel . should do our utmost to imitate his example flowers , making a picture that is not easily and tall foxglove , while honey-seeking bees we already come under the guidance of our the Queen of Heaven . " Let us unite in spirit She is longing to become a member of St. I my desk is from Teresa Keane of Athy : compassion on us in our hour of dependency dispense her many graces upon us , to have oys and girls . How delightful it is to get Gabriel's corner and to share in the joys and breezes whisper through the ferry pathways good things , and I am happy , indeed , because have been remembered by so many of my and to come beside us when the darksome by one , before our gaze , and now we the Mother of God , the Immaculate Virgin , is through the labyrinths that lead to the The very first note that flutters down loved patron . Yes , Teresa is admitted to good things ' my little Guilders have to My post bag is full to overflowing with shadows fall and we need her light to guide by showing special honour and devotion to ternal shores of God . forgotten . In the woods and uplands the a reality . " We are happy to have her our letters every month and to feast on all ubership , and it is no longer " a dream MY Post Bag . --- Page 99 --- and sunny always for Sheila , and the smile A little note from Eleanor Dargan tells us at my gun in the corner of the kitchen . " Joe I hope it will not be long until we see you nothing of her life , so now that I have the and kindness . " Of course , we shall all be of God shine upon every path that she may opportunity of reading about her , I am quite snow how hard it is to be writing and looking calling on your services when you are trained . bubbling over with joy because she is being tread . Welcome , Bebe Repp ! Come and sure she will become a very dear , little friend . tripping about in your uniform , a gentle , spot by the sparkling waters of the Gave . you like Ireland . Eleanor ? " " Mr. prize book ministering angel to suffering humanity . along some of your little companions and help that she is holiday in Wexford . How do laddy gave me a nice air-gun . You can only a few lines to poor Francis . Well , Joe . is a dear , little letter . Brenda . full of thought was so excited over his present he could write awakes many memories . Our dear little Muriel , when you are kneeling in that holy sit in our hook ' and be happy . Do bring taken to Lourdes . " I want you all to par when you build all those mightv ships I hope happiness . May the ways of life be bright Says Joe : " To-day is my birthday , and frawn , and I wish I had space to publish it . Mural Prime of St. Gerard's Hospital is Francis , the prize is awarded to TERESA In the competition for the best letter to souls of the victims of that terrible catastrophe . Sacred Heart , but beyond that I know arrived here on Friday . " says SHENN.A THE AWARDS . you will take Francis and the entire Guild for Derry banner . Two letters from Jox and to swell the ranks of St. Gabriel under the especially since she was so devoted to the McMahon , " and I assure you I was by no Sacred Heart . " I wish I could quote from Yours is a most interesting letter . MAUDIE Lord give eternal rest and happiness to the Sheila's letter on " The Benefits of being a ' What I should like to be when I grow up ' of Padua ' mentioned in connection with the Breda McShortall have arrived for Francis . In the competition for the best essay on with us seems to have brought her a lot of a trip to see the wonders of the world . Yours , Glasnevin , Dublin . the Drumcollopher disaster . May Our Divine KANE , 29 , Woodstock Street . Athu. forget Francis and the Guild members , to plead with her Divine Son that she became restored to perfect health and that she be in full . You give a very graphic account of SARITAINRAW , 42 Old Fingles Road , In the competition for the best essay on enabled to achieve her ambition . Do not member of St. Gabriel's Guild . " Her sojourn " My Favourite Song " the prize goes to means disappointed in this lovely gift . hard for Muriel , and to ask Our Blessed Lady 184 . 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Vicar of the Passionists' Retreat at Daimiel , Catalonia , has succeeded in communicating with the Father General in Rome . He states that Reds in- including the Father Provincial were Thirty Passionists killed in Spain . 19010000000 00000000 000000000000 00000000 --- Page 102 --- St. Paul and the Periodical The Apostolate of Suffering LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) ... contents . THE Miracle of Naples . Communion ( Poem ) . passionist . Sea Homilies . St. Jerome , O.D. almanac . 117th SUNAV AFTER PENTECOST . Book Reviews , Guild of St. Gabriel 414th Sunday after Pentecost . Nativity of the Blessed Virgin . St. Laurence Justinian , B.C. Commemoration of Our Blessed Lady . St. Wenceslaus . " King . " O . THE BED OF THORNS . woods and manners . editorial Notes . Seven Dolours of Our Blessed t M Bro. Giles ( Reynolds ) C.P. 1899 . The Holy Name of Mary THOU ART LOVE ( POEM ) . A Shrine in Wales . # Window ( Poem ) . EXATATION OF THE HORY FENNED Rev. Fr. Conleth Maldwall ( P. -1911 . Rev. Fr. Michael ( Drysdale ) . C.P. -1886 . St. Michael . Archangel . etus and Cyprian , M.M. , F.A. icis . THE SEVEN DELOURS OF MARY ( POEM ) . 416th Stinnav after Pentecost w15th SINDAY AFTER PENTECOST . Bro. Norbert ( McFadden ) , O.P. -1923 . " SS. Protus and Hyacinth , MM. Rev. Fr. Alfred ( Rees ) , C.P. 1902 . ( Rev. Fr. Charles Verger ) , O.P.F 1927 . Conf. Edward ( Smith ) , C.P. - 1863 . An Irish Singer . ' I Rev. Fr. Cuthbert ( Hooker ) . C.P.19. Sir. Matthew . Anostle Archiep . Dublinen . SS. Januarius and Companions , MM. , I St. Nicholas of Tolentino . c. St. Thomas of Villanova , B.C. feria . eyed by Temptation . Some Churches of Rome ( TX ) . SS Cornelius and Cyprian , Mr. St. Goreton . Mr. We Preach Christ Crucified " St. Timus , P.M.M. Rev. Fr. Salvation ( Nardocci ) , C.P. 1896 . Rev. Fr. Hubert , C.P. Passionist Notes and News . Question Box , Page . Blessed Vincent Strambi . ' C.P. R.A.B. Crickard Rev. Mr. Sebastian ( Keens ) . C.P.1891 . Rev. Fr. Alphonsus ( Cohen ) . CP.1017 , St. Joseph of Cunettino of F.A. St. Stephen , ' King , ' M. ( Rev. Fr. Xavier ( Kallv ) ( P. -1876 . " Rev. Fr. Anselm ( Lomax ) . C.P.-18 Sr. M. Emmanuel c. Confessor . D.Doctor . M. Mark P. Pope , 212 . St. Jerome , O.D. 203 Amaror Orucis " sun . Blessed Vincent's Rev. Mr. Edmund , O.P. Tribil Obstat : 201 --- Page 103 --- St. Michael the Archangel ( Feast : September 29th ) nowhere else in ' Scripture . From a painting by the German artist Plockhorst . archangel , disputing with the devil , contended about the body of Moses , he obscurely hinted at in the Epistle of St. Jude : " When Michael the The Lord command then " ( Jude 9 ) . The incident is mentioned The artist depicts St. Michael guarding the body The Lord command The artist depicts St. Michael guarding the body of Moses , an incident lurst not bring against him the judgment of railing spe obscurely hinted at in the Epistle of St. Jude : " ing against him the judgment of railing speech , but sa --- Page 104 --- 1903 --- Page 105 --- Catholics at the point of the pistol to keep away from the polling booths . ' There extensively by Anarchists and Socialists . I myself was a witness of men of this four people were killed , 345 wounded , whilst scores of assaults were made upon Priests were burnt alive and barbarously mutilated by diabolically inspired fields and unashamed , stalked through the streets of Spanish towns . The record of bloodshed , pillage , arson and terror will never fully be known . Priests were And right gallantly have they died by scores and by hundreds . " of a long series " of outrages inflated upon a defenceless people by partisans of private buildings . And because Sotelo knew too much , he was marked down hot down in their churches - and those who were " shot met a merciful death . yet been fought . The civil war was the inevitable culmination of bloodshed and destruction before the Cortes in the month of April . Seventy- was also widespread personal , as was well known . " This first-hand evidence fire and 56 were totally destroyed . Senior Sotelo read out the formidable record elected by the democratic vote of the people . The sequel is still more striking . to prevent the Moderate and Right supporters from exercising the franchise . needs of the sick and wounded . the poor and the afflicted . How scription leaving their own town and going to other places to threaten good by large congregations , and nuns are free to minister to the writing from Tallaght , ' Co. Dublin , declared : ' There was intimidation practised the Left . At the elections held in February , every form of terrorism was used in human shape . Nuns were violated , stripped naked and turned into the street panic-stricken Government which had long thrown to the winds any semblance A merciful spectator who gave his coat to " shield one of these outraged nuns was stabbed to death on the spot . In Barcelona and Malaya hardly a priest is left of men , women and children are heaped in horrid promiscuity . And , worst wrecked and looked . The anti-God fanatics have alarmed even their own His death proved the spark that provoked the explosion . and what he had so effectually disposes of the contention that the Government of Spain was freely Editorial Notes . Communists , even if it meant that they had to die in the street Tr is very difficult to get at the real truth behind the news from Spain . But both sides have secured local successes , a decisive battle has not war has been waging for more than five weeks , and although Spain has so long and so urgently needed . At the first news of the rising , the for last month's issue of The Cross . The bastardly assassination of Senior Calvo his Red allies , then declared Senior Sotelo . the Right parties would feature of all perhaps , reminiscent of the worst excesses of the French revolution , ( churches mark the " victories of the proletariat , " whilst the dead bodies welcomed by the people . Holy Mass is celebrated and is attended the churches are freely opened , the clergy are respected and rapidly developed into civil war . At the present moment , the for assassination by the Marxist groups . Just as we were writing on " The Situation in Spain " in the Editorial Notes rise to defend their country from falling into the hands of the appears certain . That where the patriot-armies are victorious , there adherents by the bestiality of their methods . of Spain . What is Martvdom . marked is the contrast behind the Red lines , where a line of # and their blood may yet prove the regenerating stream that Terrorism . ; most of the churches are in ruins ; convents and monasteries have been ring gave full liberty to their Red allies . Once again Red terror , naked The Red . Truth ? unashamed . the Sotelo , leader of the Monarchists , precipitated a crisis which retold in the Cortes came to pass . If Senior Azana could not control and their blood may yet prove the regenerating sti Red . Ivarez , O.P. , a Spanish friar who has lived all his life in was also widespread operations as was well known . " This first-hand evidence Fr. Guillermo Alvarez , O.P. , a Spanish friar who has lived all iths after the election , no fewer than 106 churches were set on scertain . That where the patriot-armies are victorio --- Page 106 --- be found , in its long-minded editorials for a definite stand one way or another mouthings of James Joyce and the formaless inanities of modern poets are said place which it merits . The reactions of the people are equally interesting . We appear to be an insane asylum . Professor F. J. C. Hearnshaw , who comings in other respects , has at least given the Spanish crisis " the important usual white-washing act , which has proved so popular . This time it is more rasses for enlightenment in this so-called age of civilization . We trust that the departure from accepted moral standards . Professor Hearnshaw finds the not- truths regarding this irrational admiration for the monstrous and the ugly . reached in the " surrealist " movement in art , whose only proper home would shed and delight in cruelty . ' We are not without the spawn of such a breed here to Spain . The days for that kind of thing are gone past , and the dangers of such a plan are so obvious and so manifest that any thinking man must pause before Surrealism , in his opinion , is only the latest manifestation of the replacement collective insanity seizes upon a people , there is no cure for it save destruction . Wherever the Soviet spectre rises its head , ' this strange content ever appears " robust commonsense of the plain people is shown in an consistent call to the to mention the rapid productions of Tin-van Alley : in sculpture , the monstrosi- Professor is also right in declaring that a reaction has already set in , and that human life and activity . The masterpieces of art , sculpture and pseudo-intellectuals of to-day . Instead , we are offered the ultra- investigating some matters of past history . that it can spare no room for editorial in Ireland ! The charges of atrocity and counter-atrocity are hurled by each Church is suffering a veritable martyrdom in Spain . Both have side against its opponents . No civil war was ever waged in kid-gloves , and when music , our ears are tormented by the cacophonies of Bax and Stravinsky , deriding the patriotic effort of Spain to throw off the Soviet drum , a tune which has become over-familiar . The Irish Press has been so busy rade Murray is constrained to cry out : " More whitewash . Peadar ! " The and fancies that the cult of upliness has invaded almost every department of ninety per cent. of which is devoted to vilifying the Church , to It is very illuminating to study the reactions of Press and people in Ireland . derided and laughed at by the self-styled " progressives " and as news from Spain continues to trickle through . The Irish Times and the Government to ban Communist activity in Dublin . Americans-a disgrace alike to their country , to their sex and to humanity . difficult , as the Red colour persists in coming through every time - so that Com- ties of Epstein are extolled to the skies : in literature the incomprehensible opened their columns to a miscellaneous mass of correspondence . modern productions of the leaders of the school of us the return movement towards intellectual sanity is gaining strength every day . music which excited the just admiration of previous ages are of Ugliness . of form and beauty by chaos , wellness and even obscenity . In the gener upon the Spanish crisis . The Irish Independent whatever may be its short- hackles , and to a resounding beating of the " anti reaction . to be the only things that matter . The final absurdity seems to have been irish . editorial notes . The endorsing such a project . Comrades Murray and O'Donnell are performing cult . 187 cause for the bad manners , tax morals and general intellectual bolshevism which The I'm can hardly fail " to strike any impartial observer of current intellectual facts bands of unsexed women , brandishing their rifles , march to battle like modern " a monstrous regiment of women . " harvies and harridans that beaten have scarcely concealed their delight at fact that the Catholic comment upon events in Spain . Yet one would imagine that a little's Evening Mail have scarcely concealed their delight at fact to prevents in Spain . Yet one would imagine that a little space could Chair of History at London University , has lately delivered some ties of Epstein are extolled to the skies ; in literature to --- Page 107 --- Almighty God has given you a great grace to be young and active and in good here were many who called for my attention , but I often think of him . ' Did ma stilla saloum facere , to turn mundum quit at Omni sealere . " Sacred Heart , to bring all souls to love Him . but right at the beginning I was ras he one of those countless souls of good will , though they score the b give that which cost the most . It was the cry of His loving Heart . The whole life of Our Blessed Lord was one of suffering and pain : not only that , Holy Will of God , have never understood the untold spaces that suffering was stable of Bethlehem , till the day when she saw Him die on ' Calvary's brow - Him souls . I had built up my whole life , I longed to spread the reign of suffering , pain and contradiction . It was thus because they renroduced in their seemed to be reading my soul . Perhaps Our Blessed Lady had used me to do you can evangelize the whole world you are no longer an active worker , but upon His Shoulders all our iniquities . Jesus crucified , scourged and crowned he really understand ! Was his speech just a pious means of firing my zeal , or The whole life of Our Blessed Lady was a life of sorrow and suffering . From Sorrows , to spread his reign throughout the world and to save him souls health . " When I was your age , I made great plans to serve Him , and to save he turned towards me to express his thanks , and when he had finished he added : ill those little services which Christian charity requires in like circumstances , pite of the Pharisees , suffered and supported with a sweet and ancient love work of our redemption , making up in their bodies what is lacking in the Love found its expression in suffering . Our Divine Saviour could have saved The Apostolate task across his face . Then he closed his eyes and clashed his hands in nraver , Passion of Christ . inaction is untold wealth to save souls if you only knew how to use it . " Offered Yes ! at least I have that , " he answered , and a ficker of home seemed to Read the lives of the saints . You will always find the same thing-sorrow . Not really , " I replied , " you can do far more , your suffering your very He turned his head slowly towards me and gazed straight into my eyes . He with thorns , is our Head , the King and the Pontiff of all creation . We are Love chose to shed it all , even to the last drop . He wished to touch our hearts . Jesus , the Man of Sorrows . Who became sin in order to redeem us . Who took " Senator Crucis . paralysed . When I had taken him out and dressed him , and rendered him ier work , to feed his soul with the words of grace . of Suffering . in union with the Divine Sacrifice of the Mass , covered with the Divine Blood I never saw him again . There are so many souls at Lourdes who suffer , an sotherwise ; even one little drop of His Precious Blood was sufficient - " cui in her life was sorrow and suffering . you have instead the Apostolate of suffering . " mystical members - and as far as we can , we should unite our sufferings to They may never see in this world he day she sought a place in the thin and gave birth to her little child in t 1907 08 the fruits of their sublime aposto- late : but after death it will be 000000000000 #000000000000 visible to all men . ken down , and now I am good for nothing , my life is useless " WAS bathing a priest in the baths at Lourdes he was almost completely a life rendered almost insupportable by the petty annoyances and mea lives the model of their crucified Master : it was thus that they helped in the stricken dawn , and now I am good for nothing , my life is used ringing to their souls , their power to become thus united to Jesus the Man of in union with the Divine Sacrifice of the Mass , covered with which the world is raised to God . union with the sacrifice of the Mass , covered with the Divine Blood , is otherwise : even one little drop of His Precious Blood we " Yes ! at least I have that , " he answered , and a ticker of hope seemed I never saw him again . There are so many souls at Lour --- Page 108 --- THE Divine Eucharist . some little , hidden soul , suffering in silence . " Come unto Me all you that labour and are heavily burdened . " sends their pure little souls straight to heaven ; but the grace was driven and consolation to leave it all in the hands of Our Blessed Lady to do with it what she wills . evangelize the whole world : every instant or love and at A missionary in China makes many conversions , baptizes little , " Some imes to think of those countries " where we wish to work but often it is a greater him . A poor little soul , nailed to a sick-bed , crippled with suffer ith " the Divine Victim-its suffering is untold health for the conversation It is not even necessary to specify our intentions : it is a consolation some The Apostolate of suffering --- Page 109 --- 19 . --- Page 110 --- wened before them - the interior life of the soul sacrificed by suffering , purified because they were the instrument of Divine Grace which wrought their salvation . long , sleepless nights their thoughts would wander out over the world , seeking and longing for souls : or else , united to Jesus they would learn to express their pillar where He was scourged for our sins , the sins of the flesh : to listen to us and feeds our souls , then that love of suffering will necessarily grow in our sufferings . But there are others far deeper and more beautiful . Jesus is our full thud of the blows and the swish of the thorn scourees as they rent the their you will be in opposition to what they suffered on this earth . It is all worth Divine Head ; we are His mystical members . As love found its expression in Oh ! if those souls who suffer could only understand the untold wealth of to love their sufferings , and to daily ask for more . In Heaven their story and Jesus for what He suffered in His Passion , kneeling in spirit at the foot of the and lead them to the throne of God their spiritual children , whom they have feified , united to God-would they then think they were useless ! During their hurt Him less so that the blows may fall on us and share His tender feels How these thoughts ought to lift up our hearts and console us in our daily And what consolation for a loving heart to offer all its suffierines to console great grace because it will expiate , and is nothing in comparison with the terrible and the greater will be its weight in the Redemption of the world , we resemble Him , the more we shall suffer , the more we shall love our suffering , Si quis amat novit guid haec vox clamat : of their Apostolate , but after their death , countless souls will rise up before them , being and make us like to Him . iseless ? No . They are the levers on which the world is raised , they are And then see . too , how we can exciate our sins : suffering in this world is a they are useless ? When we receive the Divine Bucharist , when the Life of God comes An unknown author has expressed the Editor's sentiments . Whenever we miss you by mistake , 000000000000 #000000000000000 Is this not a great consolation to those poor souls who suffer and who think If I knew you and you knew me . If I knew you and you knew me . I then. filled with compassion , to offer our poor little suffierings so that it may Or in your bill some error make , With customers ten thousand strong , Occasionally things go wrong - We'd wait without anxiety . And treat the other " Honour Bright . race which God is offering - the life of grace and union and love which How little to complain there'd be , " pains of Purgatory , which we should otherwise have to endure If I knew you and you knew me . saved by their sufferings , who will be theirs in a special way through all e while . " Suffering is the cry of the heart seeking for union with the Belove Kind friend , how pleasant things would be Forbearance would decrease all cares : And customers don't send a line , If I knew you and won I knew me . We'd take it in good part . You see , From irritation you'd be free , 190 Sometimes our fast sometimes it's theirs ; Acquainted ! fering , the nearer and the closer we are united to His loving Heart , the more Then I'll know you and you'll know me . Then let no doubling thoughts abide , ' His seldom we would disagree : If I knew you and you knew me That each intends to do what's right . THE CROSS . rerful on the heart of God . They will never see in this world the fruits Or when the chances don't come on time If I knew you and you knew me . Let's Get Acquainted ! Of firm good faith on either side : ove in the war . He chose : united to Him they would be all-por grace which God is offering the life of grace and union When face to face each other we'll see : Both often fail to understand But never having yet cleaned hands , --- Page 111 --- ( of the doctor's particular political creed ) ; a copy of life and Laughter : of the English . ' infirmity and misery , sitting in the waiting-room . In the middle of this anti- the surgery there were some half dozen or so patients , in varying degrees of " just like as if you had a marble stuck in your gultet which you could get rid Mentime , the patients slipped away , one by one , to explain to the medicine rummaged casually among the papers . ' There was a copy of the morning paper St. Paul and man their various maladies . Suddenly , he picked up the paper and examined it more closely . Two lines of Dr. Burman , the Jew , was well established in the town as a physician , and had to have her tonsils amputated . " Burman right now . " print had jumped right into his mind . words applied to him , personally . They scored deeply into his soul . A wretched dinner . it is you who , by your sins , have thrust a sword through Gerald Geoghegan thumbed periodicals . Dave swallowed and winced , but he resisted the temptation to curse the Dave was vaguely alarmed . Larvneitis was a dreadful possibility . He stood of The Catholic Times . He certainly caters for all tastes , " thought Reed , as he gingerly fingered frighten you . I ad. but I once had an aunt that suffered from meningitis up and moved back his chair from the tea-table . Dave grunted . " She had described the symptoms accurately . He certainly " I'm sick of sucking " ozenges . " He wanted relief . " That's the best thing you've said to-night , Mrs. Lea. I'll completely ignorant as to matters religious , had a strange feeling that these the hearts of Jesus and Mary . " couldn't swallow anything without pain . But it wasn't sympathy he wanted , head . He was restless and grumpy . But his landlady , who was AVR RFRD. with a sure throat , was like the proverbial bear with a sore on't I well know how you feel . Mr. Reed ? " she said , sympathetically You , " he read , " who can hardly endure a sure threat ! How would it be the Periodical of neither one way nor another . ' f you had to endure the pains of Hell ? Suarts and Pastimes ; of The Jewish World , and David raised his eyebrows 050ERSON # O,000000000 I believes in earlier , personally " stated the old lady , helpfully . This was another quotation that impressed him forcibly . Dave , who was otherly old soul , was accustomed to his ill-humours . " Try some losses : them there - er-ionised throat tablets . " These lines were embodied in an article headed : " The Genoese who loved Dave Reed's conversion . The " I can't garg . ' Mrs. Lea . ' I've tried and tried , ' motherly old soul , was accustomed to his ill-humours . " only thing that puzzled him was : " Then you'd best see the doctor . ... Lord forbid that I should want to " I can't gargle , Mrs. Lea . I've tried and tried . " tes . Queerly stirred , he read on . Here , he was fishing in strange " Then you'd best see the doctor . " Try some lozences : them there - er- friendly terms with Dave Reed , the bank clerk . Why was on friendly terms with Dave Reed , the bank clerk . When Dave entered defiance of the edict hanging on the wall . Dave lit a cigarette and then he of the Catholic journal : almost as though he feared contamination " Don't I well know how you feel , Mr. Reed ? " she said , to whom did he owe his conversion ! --- Page 112 --- 192 . --- Page 113 --- the Convers' Class at St. Joseph's , and to pay a weekly visit to the parish priest ately endeared himself to the class . As they came out of church , Dave was in it since . ' Somehow . David could not set out of his mind the thought of the elusive O'Donough was a lovable old priest with a red face and silverw hair , and Any priest would be glad to give you information , but one of the best I HERE . " retaliated Connolly . " who do you think I am . Reed ! A of the consequences : Priests aren't persons , my son . And , listen here , they're not going to drug a question from a man like Reed . But it would never do to confess ignorance , hopel . Reed joined them . Then Father O'Donough came along and he gave Catholic journal , nor the article which he had partly read . It was in this state you into the Church by the scruff of your neck just because you show interest . But I tell you I was reading it . It was about a Father Paul , and of mind that he approached a fellow-clerk a few days later The following Tuesday evening . Dave arrived at St. Joseph's Church , With I never said I was seeking conversion . ' Rightly enough , Dave found that his colleague had not exaggerated . Father Father O'Flynn . ' You know how the old song goes : you your prescription . ' Church " was his first reflection . ' Ah ! well . ' sighed Dr. Burman . ' I'm afraid Mrs. He mingled interest and apprehensiveness , he looked around him . " Very High Apostle of the Crucified ? ' as I can talk to you . ' priest , if you're not merely flirting with the idea . anyway ? Oh ! ' I'm serious enough , but I can't stick persons . I can't talk to Don't ask me . I'm seeking knowledge from you . Who are the Passionists , continue her instalments of tuppence per week . Come along , now , and I'll for private instructions . I'm not in the habit of ' seeing ' things that aren't to be seen " he cried About a dozen couples , mostly young people , were kneeling in Our Lady's Sav. Connolly : " he asked , " you're a Roman Catholic ! Who was the Eh ! " Connolly was rather taken aback . He had never expected such warmly . the Passionists ? ' put Reed at his case . When he left the Presbytery , Dave had promised to attend ' In old Donegal ' . ' Well-er-can you recommend anybody ? " Here's a health to you , Father O'Flynn ' , " believed the Irishman St. Paul and the periodical Now , don't get ' Nazi ' " chuckled the doctor . of Theology ! Every man to his trade . Just you go and take yourself to a them half-an-hour's instruction in such a lucid and simple way that he immedii- Stainte , and slainte , and slainte again ; Dave laughed , but his interest had been aroused know is " Father O'Donough , the parish priest of St. Jose No. but you're curious , and that's the first step . ' You'll have to convince them that you're genuinely anxious to know the truth England , and - and social reform and all that . " " Well , where is it now ! We left the room empty , and no one had been Tenderest teacher and kindliest creature , and powerfulest preacher- now is ' Father O'Donough , the parish' priest of St. Joseph's . He " If that's his character , " he said , " I'm sure I'll take a fa " I give it up . ' 193 . Sav. Connolly . " he asked , " you're that he approached a fellow-clerk a few days later You'll have to convince them that you're genuinely anxious so " he racked his brains . " Er-wasn't it . But , Paul of the England , and - and social reform and all that . " so he racked his brains . " Er-wasn't it St. Paul of the Cross , --- Page 114 --- wishing to call the doctor's attention to my carelessness . I tip-toed along the came to tell him that mother had been taken ill . I was early . The waiting-room in Connolly ! Father O'Donough ! St. Paul of the Cross ? or-Els must have been an hour afterwards , when it occurred to me . As you know , that journal isn't as easy to get as a daily paper , and so I went back for it . struck by the sight of a girl , who appeared to be alone . She was tall , slim It dovetails in every way " replied Dave , with a sigh of relief . " The doctor's surgery and which had mysteriously disappeared . him before he passed into his consulting-room , I put down the paper and dashed Well . I intend to be . This is my first copy . As a matter of , fact I Suddenly , I heard the doctor's car pull up outside , and in my hurry to catch rept out again . And that's the end of my story . Does it fit the case ? All the promoters and supporters of this Magazine participate in the benefits of 434 Masses Then having given him the message . I forgot to return for my paper . It " To none of these , Mr. Reed , " said the girl , wisely , " but to That's very interesting . " Spiritual Privileges . The girl laughed when he finished . The next Tuesday he met her by accident as he was on his way to St. " Yes , ' Dr. Burman is our family doctor . About a fortnight or so ago . lobby and into the waiting-room , which was empty . I secured the journal's get me that copy of The Catholic Times ? " he asked the agent . Catholic Times ? ' was open so I went in , and I began to read my copy of The Catholic Times . Oh I'm cried the girl , who had waited for him , " so you're a reader of and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . Dave left the show , glancing casually through the wages of The Catholic Times . " He is charming . I can't imagine anyone that he couldn't convert . " I'll tell you ; but , first of all , may I enquire your game ? " So Dave told the girl about the journal which he had been reading in the God entirely . " They came to a newsagent's shop . Sure . I'm one of Tim's colleagues " Dave Reed . " conversion entirely to this paper . ' Yes , it came to-day . ' ' And ' now for the story ? ' urged Miss Mellor . Sure . I think Father O'Donough is great . " Tim Connolly's fiance ? " outside . The girl flushed : " Do you know Tim ? " " Yes , are you ? ' He fancied that he had seen her before somewhere . " wwwwwwwww swissett suppressed . D000000000000 " I think I can explain the mystery . ' Dave stared . " Going to the class ? dark . Her face was a pale oval , and her eyes were twin pools , deep and sparkling . Elsie Mellor . " " You ? ' rat puzzles me now is : to whom do I owe my conversion ? Dr. Burman ? Will you pardon me a moment ? 194 . usent's . She acknowledged him with a smile , so he entered into conversation . dark . Her face was a pale oval , and her eyes were twin pools , THE CROSS " --- Page 115 --- # FINDERS ON DONS ON THE the first time from the British American Army Association has been the first time was written to # Thomas E.Hahnmann James H. W. H. H. H. H. H German film from the British American government was # # GOY AND SUSLIVED - PRESSORRY REQUARDS the most common person has been transferred to French Americans were considered to become numerous # # THE FINDING FOR NEW YORK MONSERS IN NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YORK apposed to be considered to be considered to be the first time was written to the first the other man's own career the first time was transferred to the 1961 , the the first time was written to 1934 1957 1961 62m. 1961 establishments were transferred to establish the British States . In office 1961 62minton the 1961- the first of a man from a strong distance of 1961 62 . 1961 professional businessman the other the first was written to the the first time was written to the the 1930s , 1961 , the first time was written to the 1961-000 1961-000 the other 4th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # General 0 0 --- Page 116 --- feet of Januarius . Attributing all this to magic powers . Timothy ordered the only traces of blood . The larger , which is a little flagon-shaped flask four inches charved with professing the Christian faith . His trial took place at Nola , where , Bucyclopedia : " In a silver reliquary , which in form and size furious at the conversion of such a multitude , and fearful concerning the imperial having constantly perseverered through various forms of torture , he was cast into in height and about two and a quarter inches in diameter , is normally more they have been rendered glorious by many miracles . Of these , most wonderful of Beneventum , during the persecution of Diocletian and Maximinian , early in who had been sentenced to be thrown to the wild beasts . On the following day not enter here , but directly from the street at the right of the main entrance thousand embraced the faith . Nevertheless , the ungrateful Governor , rendered is that , whereby his blood , ordinarily concealed in a glass vital or flask , when remains of St. Januarius , after resting for a time at Beneventum and Monte form of episcopal venture and regalia . ' There were many jewels and a wealth of light , and showing no displacement , when the reliquary is turned inside down . owing to the fact that the dark mass in the flask is protected by two thicknesses 168 rubies and 188 emeralds . The most precious of all the treasures , however , side portal in the main basilica . For a favourable view of the miracle one does limbs . Thence with his deacon and lector he was dragged before the chariot of beheaded of them all and forthwith was stricken blind . Through the prayer of of the marvellous process . On the first day , therefore , we made only an panions , which this time was executed . Following a divine admonition , the had already occurred . There was a him of prayer and praise among the strong Both tasks seem to be so fixed in the lantern cavity of the military by means And this for the greatest spectacle of its kind in the modern world ! obtained without penetrating the throne and striving for a favourable position . enraged threat , commanded that he be racked even to the dislocation of his One should , of course , previously inform oneself of the origin of this wonder . his sentence was carried out . but the beasts only cast themselves weekly at the ample sacnisty the clergy had just begun to display the treasures , mostly in the is the reliquary which contains the blood of the Saint . This missionary may be as if it had been but freshly shed . occur Would our presence coincide with such a failure ! Over first concern surging crowds for surely one must be close at hand to obtain a satisfying view On this occasion we ascertained that a close sight of the miracle could be he Roman Breviary provides this information concisely . St. Januarius , bush the fourth century was summoned before Timothy , Governor of Campania , best described , for the information of our readers , in the words of the Catla THE CROSS as the relic was passed along for veneration . Vergine , were finally brought to Naples and laid in the major church there , who a small carriage lamp , two phials are enclosed . The lesser of these contains brought close to the martyr's head , in a marvellous manner liquefies and bub the blessed Januarius he received back his sight , and at this marvel nearly five the Governor to Pozzuoli . Here he was cast into a prison where there were other exoloratory airliner to the great church of Santa Chiara . The line of 1960 The illustration of St. Jamarius' chapel as here shown , is a view taken from a through a small door leading to a sacristy . Neither ticket nor favour gold brilliantly set in empted trays . One nitre alone contains 3.3 mus . Thence with his deacon and tector he was dragged before the charint of than half full of a dark and solid mass , absolutely opaque when held up to the On this occasion we ascertained that a close sight of the 1 ecrees , renewed the order for the beheading of the holy bishop and his com- ill of a dark and solid mass , absolutely opaque when The Roman Breviary provides this information concisely . S brought close to the martyr's head . in a marvellous manner I ery furnace , but without harm even to his very garments . The Governor enewed the order for the beheading of the holy bist the Governor to Pozzuoli . Here he was cast into a prison who hard , gummy substance that they are hermetically best described , for the information of our readers , in the W feet of Januarius . Attributing all this to magic powers . I Vergine , were finally brought to Naples and laid in the major raged therest , commanded that he be racked even to the dislocation of his --- Page 117 --- 197 --- Page 118 --- 198 --- Page 119 --- up " with things in general ? up in the morning feeling " fed- give every reader food for thought . What happens you , when you get A practical little article which will 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 to recognise # 1957-000500,000000000000000000000 190101901901901000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # ************ments # icketer-to-expression --- Page 120 --- will devote much space to all these topics . Meanwhile we may rejoice that God has imprinted upon his reign a character profoundly personal . The Lateran in these countries . It has also resulted in an intensive inspec- Treaty , which provided a definitive solution of the so-called " Roman Question " in the Father Mathew Record , delivers a slashing attack on the Catholic Press they were forcibly ejected by representatives of a commonsense democracy that Even a superficial glance over the fourteen years that have almost since Pius XI Letters upon the questions of the day , Catholic Action , Foreign Missions , was in great part , his own work . To him , too , is due the success of the A better proposal , in his opinion , is the founding of a Catholic news agency " to up the whole situation in a neat phrase : ' It must be good journalism first or supply the daily Press with Catholic news or comment , which is at present whilst our fervent prayer for his birthday is an echo of the liturgical petition of magazines and periodicals owned and edited by religious orders , in the pages of which all the crimes of incoompetency are perpetrated . " He goes on to taken a special and maternal interest , the " Vatican Press' Exhibition . " Encyclical our Notes last month has stimulated interest in the value of the Catholic Press Missionary Exhibition , of the various Jubilee years which he has proclaimed ; Libraries , Alpine climber , Nuncio to Poland in the dangerous Catholic periodicals . Writing in the centenary number of the Catholic Times and Catholic Herald . The last-named especially merits praise as " a first brave attempt to achieve what has often been discussed and desired - that the vigorous and erect figure of the Pontiff is that of an refers to the possibility of establishing either a Catholic Sunday newspaper or a general newspaper under Catholic control and direction . " Mr. Gwynn also it will be bad Catholicism last . " A perusal of the pathy and pungent remarks Dublin Review . Denis Gwynn speaks appreciatively of the Editorial Notes . of the Church : Dominus conservet earn et vivificet sum . May the Lord preserve for one man's life-time . Yet the triumphs of his Pontificate outside them all him and give him long life ! has blessed His Church with so wise , so prudent and so outstanding a Pontiff . birthday . The suspicious anniversary will be celebrated with feelings of icy those eighty years ! Prefect of the Ambrosian and Vatican proved to be more militant than pious . And when " Comrade Gallacher , " doctrines upon the public ended in a ludicrous fiasco . Entering Glasnevin mitted through ignorance or neglect . " At the other extreme Mr. F. MacManus , octogenarian . How much achievement has been crowded into as we know it in Ireland . " With some few exceptions " he writes , " it consists part of those concerned . THE impudent and audacious attempt of local Communists to thrust their odious On May 31st this year , His Holiness Pope Pius XI will celebrate his eightieth Birthday . The forthcoming Vatican Press Exhibition - to which reference was made in Pope's real . Towards a remarkable progress made in recent years by the Universe , by Catholics in every part of the world . It is hard to imagine rdats with various States the future historian of the Pontificate of Pius XI tion and constructive criticism of the shortcomings of " our The temetry in a hypocritical effort to pay lip-service to the ideals of dead patriots . c. MacManns should lead to a considerable amount of heart-searching on the Catholic Press . the Throne of Peter must convince the observer that the present Pope post-war years , Cardinal Archbishop of Milan - this alone would be suff whilst this month also will see the inauguration of a project in which he has ardinal Archbishop of Milan - this alone would be : as we know it in Ireland . With some descriptions " he writes , " it consists a daily paper , but admits that the practical difficulties are almost instrumental enumerate the faults evident in the majority of Catholic periodicals , and sums A better proposal , in his opinion , is the founding of a Catholic news agency " to --- Page 121 --- 20 . --- Page 122 --- it breaks , or because the clatter of crochet from the kitchen indicates a tea-cup irks us too much , we can do all things in Christ . ' If we involve His helm are plenty more teacups in the shops , and dinner-plates , and even if the broken never seem to think that almost similar atoms are dancing round each person had ? I forget now , but she had a beautiful bed , all downy pillows and cush body . So with us we have the sun to warm us , and to give splendidour to our We ought to think of how our dear Lord put everything on one side for the and feet , and great thorns pressing into His Sacred Head , with His Body , already trees and fields and lands ! We have rain to cool the temperature , to water the rase is a priceless one , it will all be the same when you are in your grave . The sit or kneel there , and let His Love how over her , how could she afterwards go than ours ! Some of the prices they have to bear are worse than ours , and by the roadside , fastened to the wooden Cross . He returned himselfishness to listen Many of us are so selfish , so unattetrably selfish , that the whole of life , every nature , we have butterflies , and winter berries , we have birds and dragonflies living is too high : we worry because we have no snake cash : we findnet harassed the hours , or dance of the atoms , which converge and play about ourselves . We offer it to the Sacred Heart for the winners of the world , or the dying . If your a relative does not wait on us exactly as we like : we groan because we have a gone contrary to the plans of the Divine Master , have crossed His Will - and themselves severely : and although we can't do this alone " our human nations perhaps if ours were analysed in the clear light of neutral eyes . ours would be no to the poor repentant thief , to put His own pain " on one side to reassure the to the discordance ! Much better to think a little . If you have a headache , ake of others . On the way to Calvary he forest his own trumbla and rain headache : we exclude because somebody wicked a favourite rose instead of comfort the women of Jerusalem on the Cross , with nails through His Hands got-off " almost scot-free . We owe Him so much , that surely we can we have grain waving in the sun-even the meanest street gets a chance of some of it all by referring everything to Him . but still that one was underneath everything tretted her , and hurt her narrower out for us ! and so the whole family , or the nearest-comer , gets the hardship of listening man who turned to Him at last . r just two minutes , and even if she has no conscious prayer to offer Him " would and so magnified it that it was out of proportion with the rest of life , out of tune or dinner-plate gone . But when it is all boiled down none of it matters ! ' There sleep on a bed with a sea under the mattress or was it seven mattresses who here below . We have so much to be thankful for , we are like the Princess who had to pricks at all-might even be small blessings in disguise . We think the cost lav life , and the tiny things which go to constitute it , forms a sort of dance of Tim such disappointment and disturbances , and rid our system of 1 How much better to be philosophic , and train our fratted nerves to behave Because he or she laid too much stress and importance on one particular thing , leaving it for us to pick : we fume because somebody knocks over a vast 200 Mother's and Saints ' , we shall get it , and all our crumbled rose-leaves e neighbours do things we don't like : we expectulate because a maid or even arried and full of pain through the scoureing , the carrying of the Cross " the y plans or any others have gone aging , think of the many times we have the young girl with a grievance would turn into church on her war home give drinks to the thirsty flowers ; we have colour with whom we come in contact , and some of their atoms may be ts now , and your soul is in Purgatory regretting the out that drew , and your soul is in Purgatory regretting the wasted time home to snap at a tired mother , uneasy little brother , or poor , hard ban ours ! Some of the prices they have to bear are worse than ours , and is or any others have gone aging , think of the man man who turned to Him at last . --- Page 123 --- better off than he . Some of us might like to obviate our own headache by going old triangle , the same old recover-nothing is ' new in cinema-land , as yet . sleep-a crystal case filled with Love , glowing and mulsing like a human heart- During life to the lowest , and if we can succeed if at the end of even one day we probably an empty stomach , ' and a heart devoid of home - and often worse still - to see . But there are scores of pictures , and except that the arrangement of loveliness even to the shims - we have so much to think about and he thankful women to whom a new frock , " any kind , once in twenty years might be like Or our " pea " may be a headache , but we have a bed , and an aspirin and not one drop of crude water , or one smear of slime or dirt to defile it . hour for a drop into the limitation or some other book which will help us to reheate Pictures " and some chance caller prevents us , so we miss the picture we wanted word or deed , we have something wonderful to offer Our Lord before we go to I search of such a man or woman and giving them temporary relief . again ! Like a human heart I said ! It is a human heart , made in the likeness them is different , and the settings , the essential pictures are the same . The sar of tea , and can take " an hour's respite from life - and perhaps use some of His Love , which he has poured in . Thanks to God for His glorious mercy ! have not offended in charity , have not been unkind to one person in thought or many of us fuss and fame over the little things which do not matter , and surely Our " pea " may be a disappointment over a frock , but we can think of the embankment may have a splitting headache : he has no aspirin , no tea , and influence of the sun's rays . Snow - that great beautifier , lends a mantle of Tilly Windover . From my window where I'm living from the rawriad street below . mill my restless spirit finds a peace , in the quiet of eventide . of God's Heart , and , because it was emptied of self , now filled to the brim From my window where I'm living . I can see the evening star , levoid of religion truly no hope where there is no belief in God , so we are much While loud above the noise and din , fall on my straining ears , Recalling fairy palaces of happy childish days . Lines written when lying in Hospital . Moods and manners . Mr. I know that to the wears to the sad and those in pain , The city children's voices , fretful , shrill , or full of fears . Until at length the day will dawn , when the toiler's work shall cease , " Let us go out of our way to be kind to everybody , from the greatest we meet The morning sun will rise and beautify their lives again , And my thoughts go back to days long past , when hope was Come the angry shouts of women , of tramping to and fro , looking is one of the things which matter least . From my window where I'm living the early morning run 0000000000000 00000000 And I think upon the one the shepherds followed from a far , And the sick will sleep in painless sleep , within God's house of peace , Has changed to crimson splendid the chimneys one by one , And window names . old. cracked and smiled , reflect back gold and yet we find the sea-in our case it might be that we were going to the Dr. Mo.A. Let us go out of our way to be kind to everybody , from the gre 201 our little headache to its right proportions . The poor , hungry ma ainbow stretching across her horizon with bright and beautiful glory . So Every facet sparkling and reflecting toveliness -brimming over with its love clothing is one of the things which matter least ! shine sometimes , and bricks and mortar take on newer tints under the From my window where I'm lying , from the crowded street a rainbow stretching across her horizon with bright and for , and yet we find the sea-in our case it might be that we --- Page 124 --- and six years later he became Master of gation he was elected Provincial in 1925 : life of a Passionist missionary . As already Novices in the Retreat at Laurignano . filled various offices of trust in the Congre- The ceremony of his episcopal consecration Bishop by His Excellency the Apostolic by Mr. Antonio di Tommaso , Bishop of Nuncio to Cuba , Mgr. Jose Caruana . Oria , and Mgr. John Baptist Peruzzo , recorded in The Cross , he was consecrated took place on April " 19th. " 1936 , in the Nogara , Archbishop of Oosenza , assisted he returned to Cuba , but ill-health hindered national College on the Coelian . In 1925 , of Church History at the Passionist Inter- 1894 , he was ordained in 1903 . Having consecrating prelate was Mr. Robert Salice Salentino ( Brindisi ) , on January 28th , 1877 . Professed as a Passionist in Scripture at the St. Charles Seminary , normal and he could resume the active MGR. RAPHAEL Faggiano was born at Habana , until his health was restored to Paul's , and was later nominated Professor his activities in the ministry . For some C.P. , Bishop of Agrigentum . Collegiate Church of Manduria . The time he acted as Professor of Sacred Mr. Eduard Martinez Dalmau , C.P. Bishop of Cienfeugos , Cuba . 00004000 E0000000000 --- Page 125 --- He turned away ; yet try as he would . he could not avoid the across the narrow room , an image that was vivid and luminescent . Wide-eyed , he starred at an image sight of it . 1940s000s000s000s000 # "000s000 "000s000s --- Page 126 --- 204 --- Page 127 --- 205 . --- Page 128 --- tion to enter into the trial as Pilate had done . When he found that Jesus would slave to immunity , and utterly selfish : he had neither the ability nor the inclina- hom Herod happily ignored , and whom therefore his courtiers despised . good behaviour , and had acquired all the vices and none of the virtues of pagan their Prisoner was to throw ridicule on them . their Council and their sentence is court must have been particularly annoying to the chief priests and scribes , He had been educated in Rome while detained there as a hostage for his father's nor would He forget that this pampered tyrant and grossly immoral monster Jesus answered him nothing , " for He knew that Herod had long ago ' stilled ime to see Him here he had heard many things of Him . " Make , XXIII , 8 only laughed . ' and sent them back with Jesus clad in a white garment , and a accompanied by some chief priests and councillors , representatives of the as it returned through the streets . Many more priests , now free from the pot speak to him . he turned the proceedings into a farce : " And Herod and his had beheaded John the Baptist to satisfy the vengeance of an adulterous queen . court set him at night , and mocked him , putting on him a white garment . ' It was between eight and nine o'clock when the Clenturion and soldiers . time that morning , Jesus was placed on trial ! him in many words . " Luke , XXIII , 9 ) " But Jesus knew his shallow heart to mock him , blindfold and suit upon Him , but for Herod and his court to mock This master-outraced the priests and scribes : it was all right for them Herod Antinas , son of Herod the Great , was a fickle and vicious character . iscience and had no religion nor belief in a future life ; was a drunkard , a and incestuous relations with Herodias , his murders of his own children , and his When Pilate admitting changed the venue of the trial to Herald . Jesus was drunken ,orgies , made him infamous . death . Stremously but vainly " they stood earnestly accusing Him , " Herod the courtyard of Antonia as for the second time before Pilate , and for the sixth now occupied by Herod and his court . The way to it lay through the city , but friendly message to Pilate . The morning was now well advanced , and great crowds joined the procession " Herod hoped to see some sign ( miracle ) wrought by Him and he , questioned Rome . On his return and secession to the dominion of Galilee , his adulterous Sanhedrim , were admitted to Herod , and Jesus put on trial for the fifth time taken to the fortress on ' Mount ' Sion , once the palace of the Maccab And Herod seeing Jesus , was very glad ; for he was desirous of a long circumstances of the Passion and Consequences XXI . Jesus before Herod : Then Pilate can find no fault in him . The pleasure and respect with which Herod received Jesus in presence of Temple duties . were waiting for it , so it was a mighty strong that now entered this morning . # " Limits of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own special section of The Cross . I Cor. I. 25 . the wisdom of God . ' Now-These two races , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the ance , it was a longer journey than that to Calvary . # # the power of God and had beheaded John the Baptist to satisfy the vengeance of an actuverous Queen . and incestuous relations with Herodias , his murders of his own children , and his --- Page 129 --- names of deceased . byrne , Henry M. Shane , Edmond Bourke . ennedy George O'Carroll , Delia O'Carroll , Patrick Joseph Valgan , Michael Doyle ( Father of V. Rev. Fr. Cronan. C.P. ) . --- Page 130 --- " Then rising up , He commanded ( Matt. VIII , 26 ) . Christ Stills the Tempest a great calm ? the winds and the sea : and there came great calm " ( Matt . VIII , 26 ) . --- Page 131 --- pathered the living creatures of many varieties that perished not in the great the ship of Peter . Let men . like Christ . " so into the skin which was Simon's drop of water in the sea ever moves to a different place , so man's life ar from the land " ( John XXI. 8 ) , then shall Simon Peter again " go unpredictable storms and perils of the tossing sea , not to dwell thereon and let down your nets . " ( Matt. V. 4 )-repeated unfigur Peter's ship going ever forward on the sea of time , gathering therefrom the souls of men in the disciples' nets to bear them safely to the shore of eternity , is the Christ Himself drew out but " a little from the shore " in Peter's boat , to set out from the eternal decrees of God's forekmondedze and newer to cross the indicate mystically that His direct and immediate mission was but to the narrow time-sea of earthly life for a few years , in order to reach the ever-happy land in all days , even to the consumption of the world ! " ( Matt. XXVIII , House of Israel " : ' Matt . ' XV. 25 ) and for the short space of His But to Peter and his companions . " Fishers of men " Mark I , 17 ) was given of time ? That which the Master Varamer in time . Christ Himself did shown JOHN K. Simon , O.S.M. three " ( John XXI , II ) . And there , " sitting by the shore , " fit symbol of time with its continual movement and change . As each As the voyager starts from the firm land and braves for some days the the Kingdom of Heaven , " the Church , is indeed " like to a net cast into contrast the firm , shore may well stand for unchanging eternity-stable , Sea Phillies : Hood-which latter symbolized the world as delivered by original sin . " ment Daiv . " they shall choose the good into vessels , but the bad they shall function : " Going , therefore , teach we all nations ... ... and , to ! I am with H. XIII . 47-50 ) - the souls of men of every clime and race , I and bad , worthy and unworthy . And at the end of time when Christ shall The Ship : The Sea : permanent , secure . am thankful to Three , O Lord , maker of the land and sea , that Thou in The Storm . he ship " and draw the net to land , full of great fishes , one hundred and ships , " doing business upon the works of the Lord . and His And sitting . He taught the multitudes out of the ship : " ( LVZE . 5 ( wonders in the great deep . " in order to reach the coasts of a more delectable country - so does each man ency has granted me to traverse the troubled waters of this life in the And Jesus , going into the ship desired him to draw back a little from the land . come " ( Hebb. XIII , 14 ) . great waters : these have seen the 050osed .000 # O,000500000 IE restless sea with its ever-tossing insecure temporary surface is the b " ( Matt. XIII , 48 ) . " They that go down to the sea in I'm be described " standing on the shore " of near eternity ( " for they we There alone does Christ " teach the multitudes " the way of salvation . And I . The ship . ' But , ' which ship of many shall man choose to bear him safely over the tide de of Palestinian Jewry ( " I am not sent except to the last sheep of The he world-broad and time-long majestic mandate : " Launch out into the Church-prefigured by that first great ship . The ark of Noah , who " of time , from Peter's shin . " and Catherine together all kinds of fishes " langes continually for better or for worse , with every second of t I time , from Peter's ship . " and gathering together all " For . " we have here no abiding home but seek on Ps. 106 , 23/24 " # of eternity . Far " we have here " no abiding home but seek 0 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 132 --- rapidly . " Hugh came into my life and I , persuading myself that I could come so tell him to-night , but I funked : I'm only a little toward . the idea . She has great devotion , as you know , to the Little Flower . ' for the bare walls and cold corridors of the Carmel . And then , " continuing fell in love with each other . I think I shall vary for it when I'm settled down it wasn't a success , though I was happy enough for a while . Hugh was so kind I think . " she answered gravely . " I think he will soon get over it . " larr' Colmville smiled reassuringly as she met the girl's young troubled eyes . But even in her great content the thought came swiftly to her - a little queer . before I met Hugh . But always I shrunk , terrified , from the idea . It would and good , and everyone was pleased , and I think I was proud of him and , maybe , temnestuous weeping . Threatrained , she subdued for a while , and Mary Colmc should like to go into Retreat for a week or so . I could then apply for admission here was a little silence then , which was broken at length by ' There now . " He's such a dear that I feel I simple could not let him down . And ' Do you think . ' she queried anxiously . " that Hugh will mind very much The girl flushed in the dim light . ' Well . " said the girl slowly . " after all is cleared up with Hugh . I think broken off my engagement , but she'll like the other , too , once she gets used to somebody nice and understanding like you . " She paused for a little while , has if my little Patrones was trying at my heart-strings . " Mary Colmcille sat down on the side of the bed . no doubt be , there would still be something missing . While young . Therese moved steadily on towards the Greater Joy . simply cannot marry Hugh . " in my convent ... . Now . I do wonder , darling , if it could be brought about . Darling , what do you mean ? " Mary Colmcille asked , bewildered . " it's only that I've been thinking that , maybe , I'm not meant for marriage after " I thought of it often when I was a little girl at school " and again in Paris like to do . " " It mightn't be so hard . " said her aunt with twinkling eyes . And now , perhaps , you find that you are in love with someone else ? " She with him . ' t go on . The Call of the Carmel is growing stronger , more insistent ... . As help you in every way I can . But you must tell me exactly what you would Mary Volmalle's heart gave a sudden throb of gladness . Despite herself Dear " she said gently . " we must face this together . Of course I will I never would have suited him , in any case . " she said . " I don't know what you will think of me , " she said ; " but I feel crooned over her comfortingly . Then and her pity for the other's evident distress . erese , already comforted , raised herself on an elbow . danced and fraternised all night at the cellidke . will certainly do my best for you with them , " her aunt quietly promised " Of course . I care for him , " said Therese : " and that's what's But why . dear ! " she questioned . " I thought you cared for him " ' I never would have suited him , in any case , " she said . " I think he mean giving up . I knew , forever and ever the things I loved , exchanging the into some Carmelite convent . ... . ' ' Mother will be furious when she hears I have ering the matter . " It would be simply great " she decided . " if you two I a bit ... . " Mary Colmcille , you will have to help me out . re surely not thinking of entering a convent ? " I thought . " she added screwfully . " once I thought that I really was in love THE GREATER JOY It's not that , " she protested , holly . " It's not that , indeed ... all . " I thought of it often when I was a little girl at school elo you in every way I can . But you must tell me exactly what you would cold wind , as it were , sweeping across her heart - that happy though she Mary' Colmcille smiled reassuringly as " she met the girl's you 21 . certainly do my best for you with them , " her aunt a --- Page 133 --- 210 # --- Page 134 --- the deep , into the abyss of the sea : the food hath compressed me - all . That would rain break and engulf the frail man-fashioned mlanks of our life when fearful . Over of little faith ! " Matt. VITT. 261 . And then before asily onward to life's goal . But these are gone , and instead our sails of striving are buffered and torn by sudden airrocos of hellish fury . The clear sky of God a great calm . " And when we look about us once more , perhaps we shall he evils upon you . He shall deliver you . ' . Be of good comfort , and cry to is much . For . He that hath brought the evil's upon you , shall bring you if our human nature will make us also call upon Him in our anguish : " Lord , He will have commanded the kinds of passions and the seas of suffering , and to astray from God , so , when you return again , you shall seek Him ten times sleeping upon a cushion " Mark IV . 37 ) . " And there , whilst His eyes were Christ thus asleep at this crisis ! In order to elicit acts of confidence and trust tumble , trustful petition , resigned always to the ways and means which His modified of Three ! " ( Ps. 4/7 ) . But we , with all our memories uncern . Then that we wish ? Mark IV. 38 ) . None the less the weakness We had defended upon the fair winds of Divine favour to wait us always thus towards the sunset hills of Basan . Then unexpectedly , suddenly , a small bursts of the storm , as well as of the fear in the hearts of the disciples . And why was selves huddled covering a ghost at our mistures , no better than Job's humitation , despair . Our companions , our very helpers and pilots , are them- Divine wisdom sees best for us , last we too deserve the rebuke : " Why are yet understand that the storm , through which we passed in such " travail of of Thy Throne ( Apoc. IV , 6 ) . " install which lies calm throughout the endless stretches of eternity in the sight covered my head ! " ( Jon. II , 4-6 ) . billows and waves have passed over me ! The waters of tribalation ) swirled craft of the disciples on Genesareth Lake . where " He was in the stern of the ship everlasting joy " again with your salvation . " our life's craft , does the Master bring us back to a realization of His presence By the storms of temptation and suffering which sometimes threaten to weak old : " Where is the God ? " ( Ps. 4/4 ) . Has Christ left Thou forsaken me ? " Matt. XXVII , 46 ) . lays of life's voyage ! Can our enemies taunt us , as they did the Pearlmist about me even to my life . The abyss hath closed over me ; the sea hath along across the sea of time , as did the disciples ' boat long ago across Genesareth in His Divine presidential dispositions and power . For , " He that hath brought to be gathered with the rest of Thr. Holy Ones man the " sea of mass like to " And hehold a great tenwest nurse in the sea , so that the boat was covered with in our souls too , as that evening upon Lake Genesareth , there will have come the Lord . For you shall be remembered by Him . ' As it was now mind to among us : " Because my soul is bowed down upon me , therefore shall I he Often the little barrue of each individual's life for many a year sails tranquilly sea families . III . THE STORM. goodness to us , will not cry in despairing scepticism : " Master , both it not wind , has indeed more speedily brought us closer to the haven of our destiny , waves . But He was asleep . " Matt. VIII , 24 ) . Must our soul , too , cry out in death' anguish : ' My God , my God , down . The bitter waters of sorrow and suffering rise in great waves , counsellors . We are ready to cry out to God : " Thou hast cast me forth 211 . " And meantime , where is the Whom we ever carried as guest during the placid sure us . we perish ! " ( Matt. VIII , 25 ) . We will reuse him with ting bounty is all at once dark and lowering with black clouds of temptation , was also been established in Scotland with being three and His body slept , nevertheless His Divinity was cognisant of all the turmoil No , He has not abandoned us , any more than He has abandoned the little # a man to mir life . The shows hath closed over me : the sea hath Often the little barque of each individual's life for immsellors . We are ready to cry out to God : " Then last cast me forth in waves . But He was asleep . " Start . VTT. IN events the sense of time as did the disciples' boat long ago across Genesareth by the storms of temptation and suffering which sometimes threaten to work in His Divine presidential dispositions and power . For . " He the --- Page 135 --- the tomb of Era Angelico staged within its walls ; it holds only church of any antiquity in Rome that can be called Gothic . Many historic events have been The Church of the Minerva is the vte1974-01 # # # # # # " EACHDOWN HERE 1957-00090000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 136 --- 213 --- Page 137 --- To each . Thv breath caressing " whispered softly , And kiss the Hand dispensing light or shadow . Yet do I picture . There . in lonelyasons . Stratum of earth until illumed by Thee . The treasures which You hid , for me to find . Sunlight and shadow , friendship trust and live Lest one soul pass unseeing and untouched . Then didst Thou stoon , with nitrine condescension , From Thy sweet presence until Thou shalt call . And with paternal tenderness exquisite , Piercinely sweet a crystal tone re-echoes . Lo Thou , and thou , shall speak to him of Me ! In secret icv I walk , with Thee beside me . Love' overwhelmed . Thee for his sorry state . Lord . Then art Love . In justice , we are banished , ' Father forgive . They know not what they do ! ' Blessing again , with Father's understanding . Thy mystic grandeurs , fathomless , austere . Thus nature waked in colour . light and beauty , Take from my hands the toys I should not cherish , Divine compassion for Thy children , banished Meteor of fire : Infinitesimal floweret : Trace on its surface lineaments divine . Until all Heaven vines with the clarion pleading . Bebolding beauty , colour , light and song , They weakness , and Thy strength is , Thou art Love . For me , it is enough , that Thou art Love , Considering " Man . This image and reflection . Then . Justice having counteranced his exile , Lead Thou my footsteps where-so-e'er You will , Majestic rushing torrent : Night birds song : Lady Marie Brand . Accept my childish love for Thee , and Thine . There is no suffering Lord-For Thou does Love . Whilst Tove modifications multiplied its marvels , Last he should bluntly miss his way , poor wanderer , which fills me as I mark Thy signs of Love , Knowing . There share the sudden tender rupture , Glorious plans of grand beatitude . With puny self-assertion . blindly " thwarting . I hold them to my heart in gratitude . Every get they know their cataclysmic loss . Across the vista of the years unborn . Ubiquitous , omnipotent Perfection , calling the world to rest within Mr. hand , Across the timeless emptiness of space , In trust I cling , and fear not Thou will loose me . Translucent , shimmering water : Star flowered In solitary cave or cloistered cell , show . Art Lowe ! Thr gifts are named into my hands , o'erflows , Imprinted with the wonder that is Thine . Lord . Thou art Love : Let great ones seek to find , Adown the labyrinthine years to be . Viewing . Thv works in uncreated Time Lord . Thou art Love . Thy suppliant , I beseech Thee , In solitary cave or cloistered cell , Transincent shimmering water : Star flowered meadow Majestic rushing torrent : Night birds song " needed . --- Page 138 --- a country of womanly women she her artistry won widespread recog- in a land of poets her genius and gave her best to her country . In nition . Ethna Carbery , famed Irish poet , was remarkable as a woman ; and tournament information . " # ... # 0000000000000000 --- Page 139 --- K. W.C. ( Belfast ) 3/ ; M. D. ( Belfast ) 2 For the Canonisation of Blessed Gemma Galgani . # their offerings towards the Commission of the German Ga" offerings may be sent to The Managing Editor , The Cross , Mount Argus , Dublin , the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , C.P. , General of the Passion Editor . Since the last list , the following sums have been received : are invited to send their offerings towards the Canonisation of BL. Gemm fierings will be acknowledged in The Cross and will be forwarded to Ric e last list , the following sums have been received : By the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , C.P. , General of the --- Page 140 --- Conway has other claims to notice ? For the church grounds . Carved in white Carrara marble , and weighing some six Conway Castle . The wall itself is scheduled as an ancient monument , yet the in the grounds of the church in the shadow the south wall of the church a picturesque Grotto , a maiestic Calvary , Stations of the Ideally situated against a background of crenellated battlements and turrets Indeed , at one point the line passes through the walls just before it crosses the River that presented by those carved slabs of Carrara marble affixed to the walls of and already it is attracting pilgrims from designed by Robert Stephenson . But how its splendid isolation , the Calvary is really the Twelfth Station in Conway's Conway by a peculiar iron tubular bridge . marks of the journey through North Wales . of Conway's ancient castle , are a Lourdes in this little North Wales town is a shrine . and design . It is Wales' newest shrine . many of these travellers are aware that mique Via Dolorosa . Surely few shrines can offer such a vision of beauty as During the past four or five years , St. far and near . A chat with the genital the origin and growth of Conway's shrine . wards to the ancient wall of the city . In surround the church slope gently down . history . The spacious grounds which architect resident in Conway , this Grotto of the Faith well worthy of a visit . Here , was , the grouping and posture of the figures around the Cross make a deep parish priest of Conway . Fr. P. McCullagh . Michael's Church has been making Catholic by Signor Rinvoluci , a noted Catholic elicited many interesting details regarding Cross which are unique in workmanship case , which weighs over four tons . impression upon the visitor . The whole group is supported upon a solid marble the magnificent Calvary , which meets the eye of every pilgrim as he enters pilgrim of the Sacrifice of the was blessed by the late Bishop of Menevia Lourdes Grotto has been erected . Designed Calvary shrines which remind the massive stone walls of Conway Castle , one of the most prominent land- Although placed in a prominent position , so that its beauty is enhanced by Cross . Here is a glimpse of Mail are well acquainted with the Catholic visitors especially , it is a never-failing source of interest , " Wales' newest shrine at St. TRAVELERS to London by the Irish # some dimensions as the great French shrine , and to non- in Wales . A Shrine . Rev. Father Edmund , C.P. Many churches possess beautiful Michael's Church , Conway # THE Calvary , Although placed in a prominent position , so that its beauty --- Page 141 --- the lourdes grotto and calvary , Conway . The Stations of the Cross have been erected on the Castle Wall to the left . Conway is " deep " and lasting . church of St. Mary , worthy of notice on account of its strange mixture of archi- and ornamented ceilings . The curious visitor may also see in Conway what is I are all the main-time trains stop , it is only a few minutes mark in One word more ! Fr. McCullagh remarked that he often gets letters from talised in ' Wordsworth's poem " We are Seven . " But the memory of these urgent need of providing a school for his fast-growing flock . " Of course he will resorts frequent bus services render Conway easy of access . And when you do get it eventually - but if you helped him he would have it all the sooner . reputed to be the smallest house in Great Britain . At the pre-Reformation removed to Llanrwst . A stone's throw away is the " Plas Mawr tectural styles , tourists often pause in the south porch to see the grave minor- curiosities quickly fades , whilst the impression left by Stations and Calvary at preserved example of Tudor domestic architecture , with quaint panelled rooms spective visitors enquiring how to get to Conway . From Maududno Junction , visit Conway , you might remember that Mr. McCullagh is now faced with the beautiful Telford suspension bridge . From most of the North Wales main-line trains stop , it is only a few minutes' walk to Conv. --- Page 142 --- it . too . Anyhow . he thought it was not fair to her to be keeping her enhanced Oh ! Father I'm afraid I'm losing heart - it gets more difficult every day to him ; and after Mass , when he had left Mary at her own house , he decided to lately . Why , only the other day . Mary thought , he had said that if he did both wanted so much . They proved fervently , and Mr. Ryan kept faithfully this morning . Even the blue skies and bright sunshine did not help to clear ruses filled the church with a sweet aroma , and everybody seemed happy- to his promise . Still there seemed to be no hope of any work , and the days out of the novena . Well . I must be going now - and don't forget that bought what that would mean . A long separation and then-Jack might return do about it . If you and Mary come to Mass each morning and start a Noyena , ogether , I will remember you in Masses , too . " Fr. Ryan promised . out how he could get enough of money to go to England . He was tired of this to break off the engagement and go to England . ' There he might find something he hungry for his breakfast . He wanted to be alone with his thoughts , ' to puzzle Clarke's Stores was now being done by others - and Jack had been so sure that he would get a place there . ' Mary was very disarmointed too , that he had to do anyhow , there would always be enough to keep and support himself , Bivan , and usually had just as cheerful an answer . To-day , however . Jack ogether . If I had a permanent job we could get married Mary is no longer worse than he went - or perhaps he might never return , which would be harder Next morning both were at Mass together , and for each of nine mornings get work soon he would go to England . Tears came to Mary's eyes as she Ryan's suggestion . needed at home , and as you know . Father , my two brothers are ' earning ' one time ago . Jack Smith was always ready for a little teasing from Father . The ninth day of the novena dawned bright and sunny . The birds sang still to bear . to him more and more , Jack called down to Mary's house to tell her of Mr. lawy butterflies glistened and shore in the sunlight . A profession of multi-colour ing . but Jack emerged unscathed serrily in the trees , the bees humming busily from lower to lower , while the After that they came to Mass and received Holy Commission for the work they " All right ! " Jack laughed back at him . Then , as the idea commended itself it was Father Ryan , no mistaking his cheerful voice and joking manner . get work . " " Come , Jack , that's not like you . " We will see what K. Crawley . to a man who had no employment of any sort . The best thing he could do was hundred pounds in notes . " The everybody but Jack and Mary . Jack seemed more down-hearted than usual temptation was almost overwhelm- road . It contained nearly two " Yes , I should like to see you married . But I'm sure something will from the ordeal Jack picked up a wallet on the 00000000000 # 00000000 Fried by endless waiting for work , and he was sure that Mary must be getting tired e passing quickly . Even the temporary work during the rush period in Femptation . failed once ' more . ' It would have kept him from being as despondent as he ELL , Jack , when are no going to have that wedding ? " Of course , king forward to a large slice of the wedding cake ! ' looked worried , and the face he turned to the priest was serious as he re- 1907 08 we would get a place there . Mary was very disappointed , too , that he he he would ince he first fell in love with Mary O'Malley , and tl " All right ! " Jack laughed back at him . Then , as the idea com rigan , and usually had just as cheerful an answer . Yo-day , however , Jack aw you , Father that is kind of you . Yes , we will st go home by a longer route than usual . He was in no hurry h --- Page 143 --- As we have seen . Jesus was found " guilty of death " by an illegal night to run : Love your enemies : ' do said to them that hate you : and pray for and when He admitted it , they had rent their garments , crying : " Blasphemy " ? been said : Thou shall love the neighbour and hate time enemy . But I say Though upon them that do unjust things , and holdest . They peace when the wicked They wrote His face , " Who held them and all creation in the hollow of His in law and they knew it , and as there was still about two hours to wait before given my body to the strikers and my cheeks to them that plucked my beard , Isaias , ( In , 6 ) . and underlings , taking example from their masters , subjected Jesus in prison to the guards and servants for safe custody in an adjoining cell . These lackers nds ! ' Now he practised what He had taught : " You have heard that it , Jesus was condemned now , beyond doubt , but this night trial had no force the men that held Him mocked Him and struck Him " ( Mark , XIV , 65 : levoureth the man that is more just than himself ? " ( Habacuc , I , XVII . Jesus Vitely Treated , and again Condemned to Deamf striketh Him : he shall be filled with reproaches " ( Lament , INL. 00 pure to behold evil and Thou can't not look upon infinity . Why looked circumstances of the Passion and consequences . The prophet Jeremias had foretold : " He shall give his cheek to him that Blindfolded Him ! ' Him Who had truthfully said : " I am the light of exultation . These selected representatives of the National Government of Israel Luke , XXII , 64-65 ) . They blindfolded Him and smoke His face : and they asked Him , saying : to most vile and shameful treatment . Luke , XXII , 63 ) . I have not turned away my face from them that rebuked me and spit upon me " and declared Him " guilty of death . " they could hold a legal court at sunrise , they handed Jesus over for that interval , left " ( Matt . V. 39 ) . I am . " when Cainhas admired Him " by the living God , " to answer : " There and then in the Council Chamber began a scene of the most undisnified hands " ( Mark , XIV , 65 ) . world ! " ... . Well indeed had the prophet declared of Him : " This eyes are take the advantage . " and the servants struck Him with the palms of their special section of The Cross . Now Jesus turned to them the other cheek , and they were mean enough to now the Christ , the Son of God ? " ( Matt. XXVI , ( 63 ) . Archoonfratornits of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own Who is " it that struck . ' and many other things they said against Him' sion of the Supreme Council of the Jews-concerned on His own testimor left their seats and rushed down on Jesus " and began to spit in His face , while Christist . Himself had taught : the wisdom of God . ' I. Cor. I. 25 . That He had claimed to be the Son of God , was the real charge against ' Isaias ' had already in prophecy drawn a vivid picture of this scene . " I have the power of God and " that persecute and calmmate you " ( Matt. V. 43-40- Crucified . We Preach Fimsalf had taught : " If one strike thee on the right cheek , turn to him the " Now-These two races , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the Now-These two races , though by no means intended exclusively for members , of the that persecute and calmmate you " ( Matt. V. 43-4 . That He had claimed to be the Son of God . was the real charge against Him . ages , though by no means intended exclusively for member to most vile and shameful treatment # --- Page 144 --- was " Mr. Clarke " printed neatly in one corner . It was , of course , Mr. the engagement , but he really could never do that , he loved her too much . Then stolen money ? Of course , she would not - he was silly to entertain the thought victorious . The money was going to be brought back to Mr. Clarke now , He just took the wallet , thanked him , glanced carelessly at the bundle of notes . one could have seen him pick it up . He could , therefore , safely keep it for work during the rush period . He wondered he had not thought of having his niss two hundred pounds , whereas he could do so much with it . He could still revenge before . Yes , he must on , it would be so nice taking , Mary to England receiving Holy Communion only such a short time before ? And even if he did to England , but now he would be able to take Mary over with him . It would the owner of Palm Groves . " a large estate about six miles away . Mr. Clarke was listening attentively . At first he was rather puzzled , but as Jack for even a moment . Could he , then , go alone and pretend later he had earned and the Holy Communion they had received . Could he keep the money after of the Stores , Jack thought . Well , that decided him . Mr. Clarke would hardly " Do you mean y-you want to see M-Mary , too ? " Jack stern- and then said : " Jack , will you come to see me again this evening , I want and he wants someone he can trust as manager while he is away . Whoever he about ten shillings in silver in it , he calculated quickly . It was the silver that whole story about finding the wallet and wanting to run away with the money elanced quickly around him-there was no one on the road but himself , so no ou to meet a friend of mine-and by the way , please bring Mary with you . " Well , Jack , this is an early visit ! " he remarked , as he beckoned him to all of bank-notes . There must have been at least two hundred pounds and against something that jingled like silver . Looking down , he saw a large wallet a chair . But Jack did not sit down . In a few tumbled phrases he told the mind again . er , " I've been telling Mr. Barry about you . He is going abroad for two years " Well-yes-good news is so much better when you get it first-hand . von unvised to find Fr. Ryan , and with him a man they recognised as Mr. Barry , He reached the Stores , panting for breath , and was shown into an office . and really it did not matter much what happened him when Mary would not ? For fully three minutes more the struggle lasted , and then Jack came up know-and now till this evening , good-bye . " Smiling pleasantly , he dismissed He was so deep in thought that he got quite a start when he struck his first . that you would like the place . " be with him . his astonishment . suddenly he thought of the Mass they had been at together only a little while ago s time , as I have decided on spending the rest of my life abroad , except for a " And it you take this job you may be manager of " Palm Groves " most of Mr. Clarke looked up smiling , from his work . ith him . Why , only a few minutes ago he had been thinking of breaking-off Jack . That evening when they both called to see Mr. Clarke , Mary and Jack were THE CROSS . made the jingle : but for that he might have passed the wallet unnoticed . He 220 immediately . He even started to run last he would have time to change his If , he decided . He wondered if there was a name anywhere yes , there ack , " Mr. Clarke said , after the greatings and intro encages will remain in his service as gatekeeper on his return . I thought , Jack , " Well , Jack , " Mr. Clarke said , after the greetings and introductions , would Mary come with him to England , their way being paid with a little revenge , too , on Mr. Clarke for not letting would Mary come with him to England , their way itimned , he smiled understandingly . He offered Jack no reward however smiled understandingly . He offered Jack no rewar --- Page 145 --- Sister M. Emmanuel , O.S.B. --- Page 146 --- One moment of intense silence , and then the orchestra struck up . back again and again . " She bowed and curtsied , " and at Neville's whispered enthusiasm . They clapped , they stamped with their feet , they funny flowers I hope that you will do your best . " he said , severely . friendly , " and she had an instinctive feeling that she could trust him . Standing alone in the centre of the huge stage , she looked very frail and on the stage . her any encouragement . There was a decidedly friendly feeling in the house , that it's Nan ! Let me go , daddy , I want to go and speak to her . waited for this look , though he never guessed where her inward look was fixed . Bound to , my dear . ' Haven't you got over that feeling of stage-fright Nan surpassed herself . She had forgotten the crowds looking at her , she had Nan's " I'm quivered at his roughness , and then she pulled herself together always touched her audience . Nancy smiled . She liked this cool , young man , he was always kit instructions , kissed her hand to them , which inspiration brought down the house ance . It was a marvellous performance , full of rhythm , music and grace , for ravelled over the sea of faces , were raised far above them in an intense , earnest look . The conductor raised his baton , for he had studied her closely and always The audience greeted her with silent interest . They had most of them come however which those behind the scenes realised , for Nancy's mistful little face and they clamoured for the Dying Butterfly to be danced all over again , TEN a full house ! " remarked Neville , as he met Nan on her way to the Her little Son , and she gave them her best . applause thundered out . The audience seemed almost beside themselves with me go ! " stage . " There's not a scrap more room even for a mouse . You'll have Then a diversion occurred . ' Nan looked at him , hurt and surprised . ound with her appearance , for her dresser always turned her out well . He looked Nancy up and down very critically , but there was no fault The manager was standing in the wings , even with anxiety and nervousness . ' Nan shook her head . and walked on to the stage . As she looked out over the sea of faces her heart Ladyslipper way encouraged . guailed . Neville was right . it was a full house Chapter IX . - Pat ! . Serial Story . " It's your turn , " he said sharply , " hurry up ! " D. M. Anderson " Is it a very big house ? " she enquired , but Mr. Hart's attention was he said , giving her hand a squeeze , that sent her on her yet ? " to knock them all spinning with your charms , Madame Butterfly ! " Poor little kid ! When she had finished there was dead silence for a moment , and then the rhaps they won't like the Butterfly , " she said gently , but a trifle nervously ' It's Nan ! " came a cry from the audience . " Mummy , it's Nan y to see this new star , but they wished to see her merits before they gave that the stage was turned into a lower garden . ' and they called her e this new star , but they wished to see her merits before they coloured for the Dying Butterfly to be danced all over again . Then , as if the music took of her , Nan lifted her arms and began forgotten the manager in the wings , she thought only of a 1 as if the music took hold of her , Nan lifted her arm the bush grew intense . Then for a moment , her eyes --- Page 147 --- A face as white as rare . This assumption from the vast had brought back all The eyes of the audience turned back to Nan. wondering how she would take they neither of them seem very old ! " he said , with a smile , his cool voice reaching Going up to Nancy he laid a hand on her shoulder , and muttering to Hart : man wanted to speak to him , he scowled angrily . He did not want any of Nan little dancer . and try to see her ! She had such a pathetic face and she is such a little thing . snew she would . that when they all saw her pathetic face , they applauded more the old , happy memories of the time when her mother was alive , that last day chair in tears , it was hard to see Nancy so near and not to be even allowed to now , as you seem to be so anxious to see the dance of the Diving Butterfly once his interruption . She was gazing at the child waving at her from the box , with guardian took her away from school and the nuns could never find out what The man was right . but with unusual luck they met Hart in the passage Nan had turned to the manager , who had come on to the stage , obviously more , " he continued , " I am sure that the Butterfly will have no objection to extremely annoyed at the scene , and appeared to speak " peremptorily to his small " The child makes my heart sche , Jack , " she said , " couldn't you go round ut-out , and who was speaking to her in an unamiable undertone , when a of the end box , was a little girl just man's age . She was adainty little behind the stage talking to Neville . When the attendant said that this gentle- she faced the audience . She looked up at him with such a mistful smile as he This is evidently a meeting of old friends , ladies and gentlemen-though dressed all in white , her dark eyes and hair contrasting against the fairness of Can you do it . kid ? " he asked in a whisper . manoeuvering skillfully so that He put a gentle but firm hand on man's arm . " self-possessed young man walked on to the stage and saved the situation daughter . A sweet-faced lady stood beside him , looking rather sadly at the Heads turned in the direction of the boxes , and there , leaning over the front so , with a sign to the conductor , and a well-satisfied smile on his face " Well I'll try , but her manager looks a bit of a brute ! " than ever . minute ? " he asked , gently . The man looked dubious . Standing like a statue , she gazed at Pat . If he will see you . " in the box a whispered consultation was going on . Pat sat in her red plush I wonder if your little dancer is too tired to speak to my daughter for a the little Butterfly . dance again to celebrate this happy meeting . " So , under cover of the applause , Mr. Grant slipped out of the box , and seeing Hart opened his mouth , but Neville intervened , saving the situation for the had become of her . ' The tall man got up . at school and the shock of her mother's death , broken so rudely by her guardia second time . et back into the wings , " he drew her to the front of the stage . in attendant outside . asked to be taken to the manager . 1st friends turning up . dance again to celebrate this happy meeting . " ipped off the stage , leaving Nancy to dance . to the farthest end of the theatre . The audience laughed good-naturedly . " I'll show you the way , sir , but he is in a tearing temper , so I don We to her . Pat's mother looked suitfully at her husband . But Pat was lifted back into the box by a tall-well-groomed man , who bunder cover of the applause . Mr. Grant slipped out , imged off the stage , leaving Nancy to arrive LADYSLIPPER imped , off the stage , leaving Nancy to dance : " put sat in her red plush at school and the shock of her mother's death , broken so ru 223 I remember Pat telling me when her mother died , the father is dead too , an In the box a whispered consultation was going on . Pat sat : # # Steve , and appeared to speak preemptorily to his small I attendant outside , asked to be taken to the manager . " " "S. and seeing # Father her mother died , the father is dead too , and the her . Pat's mother looked wistfully at her husband --- Page 148 --- the two kids have a kiss in the dressing-room - you can stay as dragon if you like Hart , saying that he was very sorry , but owing to a misunderstanding they had gently round Nan and kissed her , while Mr. Grant patted her hand . " " Oh , more courteous . Neville had gone ahead to tell Nancy not to change her things emained silent . But when Mr. Grant returned with his wife and child he was so , with many kisses and farewells , Pat was taken away seen , but the manager kindly promised to let her spend an afternoon with Pat directly their engagement was over , but before she left for her next , the passage . you could fetch your daughter , sir , I will take you to Nancy's dressing-room . " she looked shyly at Mr. and Mrs. Grant . of seeing her friend . Hart shook his head . But Pat's parents , looking at the thin face , white even will would be fun , and you could sleep in my bed . " Editor's Note . and the tragic , luminous eyes , were not so sure . There's foul play somewhere . I bet that fellow is a scoundrel . Poor little consider rehearsals of course . " Next Month : Chapter X . Our Lady's Ward . susbicious by treating the kid as if she was fenced in with , barbed wire of course gives her every care . ' in her short , ' shimmering dress and wings . hings up . ' It is time that both the children were in bed . " Mrs. Grant put down the letter and looked at her husband , who was frowning Well perhaps she could come to tea ? " urged Pat's mother . Mr. Grant looked at the manager . " I am sure that Nancy will be very pleased to see her old friend again . If had fun to dance like that , and have the people short and plan held over until the next issue . wwwwwwwww swiss000000000 But when that afternoon came there was no Nan , but just a letter for Nan was silent . but she housed her friend tightly , and then dislodging to set out earlier than he had anticipated , so Nan could not have the pleasure " This is minimum and daddy . " said Pat easily as Mrs Grant but her own ' I suppose you would not let us put her up while she is here ? " he asked , for a minute , so when the little party arrived , they found the little Bu enlarge the space devoted to " " Well " said Mr. Grant kindly : " I will look in to-morrow and try and Our Question Box " this month . The usual Gaelic Page is THE CROSS " It is very kind of you " he said , " but Nancy is left in my wife's You are the fool ! " returned the other , coolly . " You are making people The next day when Mr. Grant called at the theatre . Nan was nowhere to be " I am sure it is very kind of you , " returned Hart , but we shall have to deeply . Owing to the large number What a fool you are , Neville , " ejaculated Mart , as Grant disappeared down " I am sure it is very kind of you , " returned Hart , but we -0000000000 00000000 of questions awaiting answer , we have been compelled to kid ! ' cried Pat , excitedly . " It 224 Can't you come and star with us . Nancy ? " or " This is mummy and daddy , " said Pat , gaily next day when Mr. Grant called at the theatre , Nancy Nancy ! " cried Pat , clinging her arms round the dancer's neck . ie manager grunted , but he saw the sense of Neville's reasoning , and lager grunted , but he saw the sense of Neville's --- Page 149 --- where the Bishop had placed it . The picture of his letters of an embarrassing situation the missionary refused to accept the gift finally arranged . The picture of St. Therese riently inconscious . and did not distract a place of honour . whilst it remained suffi- not observed . Here was a knotty problem a course of higher ecclesiastical studies . Fr. Dunstan Thomas . ' C.P. tells in one church , just above the door . There , it had upon the Commander threatened to close ater-and the picture was put in the guest- Interesting Function in Paris , patriot . Sun . Yet Sen . " Fr. Dunstan replied By way of postscript it may be added . that Rev. Fr. Edward . C.P. has been trans- picture in the guest-room of the mission for the missionary . A compromise was mander came . true to " his word , and ex- the Commander left the town a few weeks picture . with strict orders to hang it in the the Christians at their prayers . The Com- of China's , patriot was hung inside the Fr. Niceforo Diaz. O.P. ' a Spanish Pas- Mexico , returned there recently to transact Rev. Fr. Bonaventure . C.P. has left for Community Changes . pressed his satisfaction that the picture was Rev. Fr. Finian. C.P. has been appointed rooms asked him if he would accept a sionist , who spent years on the mission in subject " The work of the Passionist Congre- in the church . It was a practical application church above the high altar . Naturally An Embarrassing Situation . Rev. Fr. Declan , C.P. from St. Patrick's Rev. Fr. Vivian , C.P. from St. Gabriel's of Lisieux remained above the high-altar . down the Mission if his instructions were under such unheard-of conditions : where- of the axiom : choose the lesser of two evils . Ardayne , to act as Lector . to join the professorial staff . Monasteries Confiscated by Government . had to travel in disguise , as the immigration Province of St. Patrick are the following : spiritual fruit . ' Retreat . Enniskillen . to St. Paul's official business . Landing at Vera Cruz , he that he would be most pleased to hang the St. John and Paul , Rome , to pursue Retreat . Belfast . to Holy Cross Retreat , Assistant Editor of The Cross . at his mission . The Commander of the local picture of China's great statesman " and ferred to St. Patrick's Retreat , Belfast , Amonest the community changes that Retreat . Dublin . In ' fill the post of there and in the nearby towns with great Rev. Fr. Ultan. C.P. has returned from with throughout the world , and especially Vice-Master of Novices at St. Gabriel's Next day an aide-de-camp brought the china . to brass fervently for the safety of our religious describes his visit to the Passionist Retreats france . officials would have refused him permission . mexico . and moving discourse , Mr. Amedee declared Archconfraternity of the Passion . France . The function ended with Benedict- Tuesday , June 9th , at St. Joseph's Church , " France . " At the conclusion of his eloquent Ireland . in Spain . An interesting function took place on Retreat , Enniskillen . priest . ' In the current issue of The Sign he and our Fathers exercise their ministry dits own special part to play in the work to go ashore had they known him to be a 0000 00000000 D000000000000 88 . John and Paul , ' Rome , and will act that the Passionist Congregation , in common scoring true Christian civilisation to as Lector at St. Paul's Retreat , Mount have recently taken place in the Irish Betreats in Spain . We ask our readers to Avenue Hoche , Paris , when on the invita- national regeneration and in the task of # # # # she refers to hanging it in the m of the Blessed Sacrament , after which vacated a part of the monastery , and this of our religious . The church is still open , being used by our religions . At one time verted into a barracks : another was being Consultor . An address was delivered by twenty new members were enrolled in " re-union of friends and subscribers of the in the other religious orders of France , tion of V. Rev. Fr. Cornelius , C.P. , Superior , Passionist Notes and News Rev. Fr. Amedee . C.P. , who took as his I found to be at present in the possession the soldiers . The church alone being left used as a post-office : a third was being used as a house of correction for boys and of Mexico : ' During my month's stay in Kevue de la Passion " was addressed by Mexico . I visited the four monasteries that We have . as wet . no new's from the Passiologist W. Rev. Fr. Raymond , C.P. , Provincial intact . After some years . However , they girls : half of the fourth monastery was Province , presided at the function , assisted under such unheard-of conditions ; where- upon me Commander threatened to close had been ours . " I found one of them can spain . roups asked him at he would accept a members of the French Province . V. Rev. Mr. George , C.P. " Provincial of the French Argus . room ! . the whole of this last had been occupied by # National States . First Statesman replied future in the guest-room of the mission , will he would be most pleased to hang the NEW may an aide-de-camp brought the the manager threatened to close paurol , Sum Yat Sen . Mr. Dunstan replied from the Mission if his instructions were that he would be most pleased to hang the nintures in the guest-room of the mission . at his mission . The Commander of the local --- Page 150 --- surcharge for credit accounts must " be certitude cannot be had without a revelation Of course , common honesty " dictates that estimated according to sound , public opinion . man is sincerely sorry for and confesses as worth a price , which can be charged against were pressing at the moment . Later on the results became famous as educators and moral certainty : that is a certaintv which best he can all unforgiven mortal sins he Third Orders and Socialities in the August this surcharge should be made known to can have moral certificate of God's pardon in regard to the forgiveness of our sin is a from Heaven . and the attainment of salvation . Greater companions to the Pope , who accepted their celebrating Christmas . community : and a common rule of life offer , and employed them in such works as ( 2 ) The only certainly that we can have If a person buys goods on credit , is it harmful September . 1540 . St. Ignatius organised his Ignatius' Loyola . The Society was ' first approved by Pope Paul III on 27th of or solemn . temporary or nernetual . ' life in except for the purpose of imitating Christ . in resemblance only . the advantage which the buyer gains , is clerical intolerance or religious persecution . ( 2 ) Were they ever suppressed in the Pope ? It so . when were they restored ? " A.D. " springs from moral principles . When a sertv to do the act which he erroneously and permissible to add . In nor rent , for this cash or credit . his account . What is considered a just ( 2 ) If a person should die uncertain about known as the Jesuits , was founded by St. Answers to our though he thought he would , because he followers without any definite plan at first principle that the risk the seller takes , and I read with interest your answer regarding religious state demands public vows , simple past confession would be lose his soul ? issue . Now I want to know are members of (1 ) When were the Jesuits founded ? third orders . ( Readers' Queries . things is obligatory in his case . We are the buyer . If you cannot restore it to the owner , deposit in the Catholic Church , and left off the this decision , but the Eastern Churches lanks' physical liberty to do what he thinks service ? " " Just Price " ( Dublin ) . on Sunday would commit no , sin , ' even Third Orders Senator have these qualities He offered his services and those of his it in the poor box . No one can be regarded as a good Catholic ( I ) The Society of Jesus , commonly a Third Order regarded as members of a real If the man has been baptized and confirmed missing Mass through serious illness is not must return it if you can do so conveniently . ( I ) No. for one seriously ill . lacks physical a lapsed catholic . every country in Europe , through anti- ( Belfast . " unless he does the works of a good Catholic . hey should " do the works of Abraham " Religious in the canonical sense . " The continued to follow the ancient tradition . repent in his heart and approach the Tribunal Mollie " ( Dublin ) . commit mortal isn if he did not attend Mass responsible only for those things which are locked up in jail and thinking he would the Jesuits . in " our power " to do , at anti . A person settled on . The Western Churches adopted Honesty " ( Belfast ) . His representative in the world . Let him Excess change belongs to the seller . You Our Question Box : excess change . LACK OF LIRERTY . Yes . This practice is lawful , on 1 When do the Greek Catholics celebrate the retiminas Andrew's 66th West-99 " Dublin ) What should I do when I receive excess reconciled to God and the Church , which is " Teach me goodness , discipline and knowledge . " - himmers . Because first only are Feast of Christmas ?-M. Q. ( Cork ) . practice of his faith , he falls in the class of There are Third Orders Religious and His representative in the world . ' Let him of Romance , and he will be told what he been going to the Protestant church . Still , If he is not . what must he do to become one ? - If he wishes to be saved , he must become I have a relative who married a non-Catholic a sin . If one thought so would it be a mortal gloried in being the children of Abraham channel after purchasing some goods ? - ad with interest your answer ( 2 ) The Order was the object of a persecu- estant . Christ told the Jews that if they outside the Church . He had his children stupendous works in the Far East . first one to give lastre to the Jesnits by his must do . missionaries . St. Francis Xavier was the house whom Our Lord called hypocrites . He s neither a good Catholic nor a good Pro- or other the Order was banished from nearly he claims that in his heart he is still a Catholic . some . Now I want to know are members of If he wishes to be saved , he must become baptized in the Protestant church , and has sin ? His representative in the world . Let him ad in the " Question B century that December 25th was finally M.C. (000 . Cork ) . tion so long and so fierce that Pope Clement issire . Now I want to know are members a interest your answer must do . Most of the so-called Greek Churches . lead in the " Question " Box " that Epiphany . It was not until the fourth celebrate Christmas on January 6th , our Excess change belongs to the seller . You Third Orders and Sodalities in the Angus he mist " do . If he is not , what must he do to become one ? - --- Page 151 --- Our question box --- Page 152 --- genders universal unrest , that the heart of work . " The Holy Ghost warns us that phere of suspense and suspicion which en- few words the scope and purpose of his the world to-day , amid the charged atmos- spirituality , the author explains the disposi- But the Mass is more than a mere memorial Him Who alone has the power and the right adoration , love , praise , thanksgiving and tions and interior acts of Jesus on the Altar . Sacrifice of the Mass and its relation to the Church . " the visible rite which is so suitable union with God . before prayer we should prepare our souls to say , Who alone can still say : " Mr. spiritual life of the individual are outlined it is the daily Sacrifice of the Christian man ever years for the elusive solace of impossible . They seek peace , but ignore sacrifice . " In pages full of the deepest the Holy Mass fulfils the highest ideal of Love-His Passion and Death on the Cross . petition . ' The final portion of the book rigid nationalism . Men are attempting the brance of the supreme expression of Divine present volume Fr. Kearney indicates in a for meditation and thought on the Holy the meaning of the mass . By clamour of warfare that sweeps across the more rapid progress of the soul towards of the Holy Sacrifice . " Suitable material and so needful to our nature . " The remain- motived by the selfish spirit of an all too Rev. John Kearnev. C.S.Sp. Dublin : and not be like those that tempt God . The in the soul , and will undoubtedly ensure a warning has a special importance in regard ing chapters of Fr. Kearnev's book are They that are Christ's . Ru" peace . Facts and politicians have failed to power or the vehicle of insincere utterances . our souls before we approach God's altar ance the graces of the Holy Mass . The Trent , the author first treats of the Holy shows how we may receive in greater abund - Dunstan , O.S.F.C. Dublin : Browne & in these pages . Nolan . Ltd. " Nassau Street . 189 pages . Following the teaching of the Council of to the Holy Sacrifice . We should prepare It is only a truism to state that amid the have at best been only the mouthpiece of the abiding memorial . the perpetual remem- produce peace : leagues and conventions devoted to this theme . Having elucidated Calvary . He brings the reader back in Burns . Oates & Washbourne . Ltd. " quickening of the well-springs of spirituality Mass " as a memorial of the Sacrifice of the general idea of sacrifice . he shows that Book . to celebrate or to unite with the celebrant thought to Calvary . of which the Mass is 3s . 6d . these pages must result in a deepening and In the course of his Introduction to the study of the great doctrines contained in 22 D'Olier Street . 192 pages . ' 5s . --- Page 153 --- the best of the last few weeks of their summer vacation , and it would be hard to expect them ' sisters are making a glad display in the garden . in every hour and she will not fail us when the happy day of her Nativity , and thank Our Divine Redeemer , while on the 12th. brown , and the pale yellow of the times and still reioicing , we commemorate the feast of nature with its various tints of russet and with God is ever powerful : she is the channel month . but I will not grumble because I know the autumn of life descends upon us and our God with grateful hearts for the Mother of Lady . On the eighth we celebrate with joy yellow and crimson dahlias and feathery longing eyes seek through the shadows for sorrows and to show his sympathy with her her on all her great feasts . ' Mary's influence most of my little friends have been making My post bag is not as large as usual this of all graces . Therefore , let us cling to her devoted to Mary . He liked to dwell upon her in her terrible martyrdom of grief and anguish . September holds many feasts of Our Blessed his devotion . the Holy Name of Mary . On the fifteenth So ardently did he ' love her that he wished to but soon the hand of autumn will transform decorating her altars and praying fervently to brand her name on his breast as a token of the red of the cherry leaves will whisper to us it was under this title St. Gabriel was most trees are as wet verdant . and the that the fall of the year has come . to do essays and write letters while mountain ning to brighten up the land . The and sea are calling . Next month I shall MY POST BAG . All my little Gabrielites should make a point of honouring Mary in a special manner , the beauty of the Beatific Vision . HE golden glory of September is begin . occurs the Feast of Our Lady of Dolours , and 1961 German businesspeople . In addition to the summer of the --- Page 154 --- names of deceased . Sister Antonia Ryan , Patrick Farrell , Ethan Farrell , John Talbot , Andrew Geoghe ret Cullen , Lydia Leonard , Thomas Mooney , Frederick Manley , Mary at en Quinn , Margaret Cullen , Lydia Leonard , Thomas Mooney , Frederick 23 . --- Page 155 --- Saved in Time . Alfred Grosch . Rev. Fr. Theodore , O.P. Jas. McFall The Managing Editor Longing ( ( Poem ) . Rev. Victor Mann Rev. Father Declan. C.P. Rev. Father Hubert , O.P. Gerard M. Corr. O.S.M. A Review by M.D. LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) E. P. Dowling Book Reviews , Gaelic Page , Guild of St. Gabriel . The Meaning of the Mass Marthe de Noaillet . The Rock Painting of Cave Davaar Is Ireland Mission-minded ? contents . The Motor Chapel , 1936 Introduction to Africa . Editorial Notes . Some Churches of Rome ( X ) The Fate of Sacrilege . Passionist Notes and News , Question Box , " We Preach Christ Crucified : D. M. Anderson . Rev. Martin Dempsey , O.M.S. Rev. Martin Dempsey , O.M.S. Rev. bro . rev. Anniversaries . - 1899 . of Deceased Passionists . --- Page 156 --- 1961-1961 , the first time has been 0 States the other 1934 James 1961-000 The Great Britain has been transferred to Canonised by Pope Pius XI : 1925 . ( Feast : October 3rd ) . Patroness of the Foreign Missions St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Born at Alencon : 1873 . Died at Lisieux : 1897 . --- Page 157 --- tion of His Holiness Pope Pius XL , gives the for the Propagation of the Faith . by direc- prepared by Mr. F. C. Street for the Society number of Catholics in the various parts of 000000000 00000000 The " Catholic World Atlas , " which was the world as follows : world . Asia . Religions of the Africa . # 199,096,603 Australia and the Islands # 16,535,812 . # 1940- The number of people in the world , accord- 1,022,000,000 is 1,940,744,350 . St. Gabriel's Guild . ing to the " Catholic World Atlas " of 1929 , Total # COUPON SEPT. 1936 . THE CROSS . --- Page 158 --- But those who live for Christ are well content to die for Him . to the words of our Holy Father justly and ! ' It is one land splendid of Christian and The Martyred Passionists different inquiries as to the fate of the other communities have failed to produce any information , nong the victims , who were being carried to where the executioners awaited them . teath at the hands of the Reds at the Retreat of S. Christo de la L Our hearts are filled with grief at such a cruel slaughter . And get , why should we keep ? last issue of THE CROSS was leaving the press . In the month that has elapsed only a few meaning of the word , of the sacrifice of life the most innocent of those venerable with July 22nd-just four days after the civil war had broken out . ' In the list of should he accompanied her stamped addressed Dr. Edmund , 6.0. all rights reserved . MSS ... with a view to publication . MSS. envelope for return if unsuitable , The first authentic news of the fate of the Passionists in Spain was received in we not rather here a cause for tranquil joy in death so noble : cording to the " Observatory Romano " ( 20th August , 1936 ) . The Editor will be pleased to consider re details have come through regarding the fate of the thirty he first authentic news of the fate of the Passionists in Spain Advertising Rates on Application virtues , of heroism and martyrdom , of martyrdom in the Cheques and Postal Orders should be made whether the list of martyred Passionists may yet be extended , we lav brothers , nineteen students , and eight priests , including it youth in its first flower , of many so bold and generous list of martyred Passionists may yet be extended , we do not kn tic news of the fate of the Passionists in Spain was received Dublin , S.W. 7 . Telephone : Dublin 9.469 . --- Page 159 --- ness , " they'll waited proudly through many hours to meet their death . and priests , consecrated virgins , the laity of every class and condition , " venerable itself Communist , and destroys the foundations of fellowship and even of pity . " ultimate triumph of their cause , the defenders of the Alcasar have withstood in relation to the Spanish tragedy : there are very few thoughtful enough to probe speaks eloquently of the Spanish holocaust in which nothing has been spared . been covered with run-roaches in the name of Jesus and because you were practically all were destitute . The sorrow that filled the heart Many of those at that historic audience had barely escaped with around them , they still ding desperately to the defence of crumbling heaps of rated in Madrid . More and more , recent events have illumined on the one side solemn of the tomb : all has been assaulted , violated destroyed . " In the crushed . The contrast to Toledo is given by the unnamed atrocities daily perne- and protracted struggle . Irun was stormed by the Patriots : next dress which they had used in their fight from the Red " Terror " : aroused the admiration of all who are not still blinded by prejudice and partisan- papers publish details of the varying fortunes of war , and the progress of the rival nasory , dauntless in the face of death . " With the exception of one single Dignity , sanctity , the fruitful activity of lives wholly dedicated to religion , one can deny that the civil war is the violent climax of a social crisis whose Government " would acknowledge the label " Communist " : Patriot Armies , " to all those who have assumed the " difficult and dangerous ress and holocaust mounts ever higher . Step by step the ' Patriot another theatre of operations , the heroic defence of the Alcazar at Toledo has Spain found utterance in the broken words of consolation and encouragement A writer on social questions , L. de Saint-Martin , who had made that he addressed to his children . ' You have been robbed and described of all Editorial Notes . the Pontiff imparted his paternal benediction . origin must be sought further back in Spanish history . Probably a special study of the land question in Spain is quoted by L'Illustrasione Vaticana Meanwhile in mhanuv Spain , the fratricidal strife ones on ' Each day the Over the thousands who join hastily in the shorts of " Down with Communism ' refugees from Spain who had assembled for a special audience Though the physical beings were blown to pieces , such spirit cannot ever be not more than twenty-five per cent. of the forces supporting the Armies are consolidating their advances , and are freeing their things " he said . " You have been hunted and sought unto death . " you have their lives : some of the priests and nuns still wore the secular The Pope . when are they all fighting with the fanaticism born of de and almost overcome with emotion . the Pone addressed a crown mies ; whilst the dreadful toll of murder , assassination of five hundred . country from the strangle-hold of Communism . After a blood- Spain . Who is the Hall of the Swiss Guards at Castel Gandolfo last month quickly capitulated , " and now Bilbao is the next obje of the Moved to tears . ence and to charity : the highest members of the Sacred Hierarchy . Bishops on the Father of the Faithful as he eased on that tragic remnant of Cat thing like tigers , with the energy begotten of faith in the justice and blame ? task of defending and restoring the rights and honour of God and of a ev hairs and the first flowers of youth , the very silence - so sacred and so if the Faithful as he gazed on that tragic remnant of ' says the Observer , which surely may be accepted as an impartial kit . The Progress . War . of old Spain , and on the other the new deliberate goddessness that calls The very catalogue of destruction which the Holy he surface and to ensure into the remote causes of the ians . " The very catalogue of destruction which the Holy Father recited every assault . " And with their citadel blown up , and its stout walls f to science and to charity : the highest members of the Sacred Hi fold Spain , and on the other the new deliberate godles --- Page 160 --- the heart-broken cry of the ex-Spanish Minister to the Saorstat when asked by be held " responsible ! The Church makes its contribution to the betterment of peasants were ripe for joining the anarchist groups . Ximenes elaborated a scheme and is in direct opposition to the known truth ! The Church has been accused della Torre in the Observatory Romano , in which he comments with biting scorn to give small holdings to these land-hungry and dispossessed peasants . but this human life by offering divine Grace , and the instruments of grace , prayer , the having one of his followers . Ximenes , appointed as Minister for Agriculture in and double-edged sarcasm on these and similar canards . Were all the churches three-anacters of the land . What happened ! " With few notable exceptions more : " There will always be the fearful possibilities of negligence , or merma , golden opportunity of saving Spain was lost . This analysis exactly squares with them in 1934 . " The scheme proved unworkable . Ximenes resigned - and the Sacraments and the good example of Christian life . To quote the Pope once body should have a chance to live decently - but they saw nothing , they saw small things and did nothing about big things . They would not see that the world the allv of the wealthy and the foe to the just aspirations of exclaimed . " But they did nothing , nothing ! They concerned themselves with the Church or the Government to provide decent housing for the poor ? And MANY of those who foresaw the tragic search of their colleagues' abstractionist a reporter why nothing was done to avert the crisis . " Ah. why , why ? " he suppression veri and suggestio falsi . Noticing bullet-marks upon well add . were the desecrated statues and crucifies accused of defending the scheme entitled certain sacrifices on the part of the richer classes , who owned as being responsible for the illiterate state of the Spanish neasantry . What help the poor and the oppressed . That is a foul and malicious lie , muffises were found on the altars , not rifles or machine-guns ? And we might the editorial attention of the Irish Times an article by Count under the monarchy " accuses St. Martin . " seemed less willing to understand and culminated , and the tie has been broadcast , and repeated MANY writers for the daily press seem to have lost all sense of responsibility of the Right to ward off the impending explosion . Gil Robles succeeded in models to rifle the tombs of the dead and to describe the corpses of long- nothing , they did nothing ! " . There , in a nutshell , is the tragedy of Spain , destroyed used as fortresses ? he asks delicately . How was it that relics and chase out the Jesuits and indeed all religious teachers ? ' Is it the function of deceased nuns ? Irish Times , L. T. Fleming , has not been behindhand in his . What can the Catholic Church do but declare and protest and beseeck whenever attacking forces at the alleged defenders ! We recommend to as declaring that after the election of 1933 . It was in the power of the leaders whom they sought to aid and to assist . Others have been assailed the Lerroux Cabinet . The time was a critical one , as the mass of count if the Spanish Government failed in its obligations in the past , is the Church t by those who should know better : that the Church has been did the Government give to educate the masses ! And did not Republican Spain ea of justice , in writing of the Spanish civil war . The representative of the s are now numbered amongst the victims of the civil war slain . Mr. those the churches , he concludes that these bullets were fired by editorial notes . and wherever contradictions and hindrances are met ? ' Another durches ! Or was it the fear of an anticipated resurrection that caused . Red refuted . 233 . of resistance , of opposition - all of which have their source in human liberty , ... was moving on . that people would no longer he satisfied to be slaves , that e Lie . the representatives of these classes , who had not understood their oblig a chase out the Jesuits - and indeed all religious teachers ? ' Is it the function of Lie . nailed ! --- Page 161 --- Yet the oldest missionary journal in Ireland reminds on every name that only particular judgment . No. I am not being facetions . Look at it this way : it me in every eighteen of us gives a 1d , per year to the Church's chief mission countries ( 16,617,670 in Asia , Africa and Oceania , to be exact to Taranto in the heel of Italy . Ireland's missionary saints lie hurried Scotland work , one penny every thirty-six years . Hardly something to be proud of , is it one thirty-sixth of a penny ( Ltd. ) to the missions - not each week , Abbe d'Espierres , there are still 2,053,583, evangelised no mean slice of Western Europe . From Iona in the West down but a short time since we celebrated the 19th Centenary of our Redemption . Once a telephone man induced a friend of mine to install a telephone . He clinched , happenings into which we need not enter here . Irishmen and Irishwomen spread is as if you gave as an alms to that poor than you pass each day on the way lack of enthusiasm ; hence the magazines their task is to try to stir up , our zeal . and sisters are mission-conscious , but they are hampered in their zeal by our Irish Saints who evangelised those lands . Later still , owing to historical and crucified and died for us. and yet , according to a French statistician , " the ret most of them , even to hear of Christ . Take the 1,300million un-b n Ireland in our time ! ' Look at the huge array of missionary magazines that and England , France and Belgium . Germany . Switzerland and Italy all reverered that we are not , as a Catholic nation , mission-conscious . But , what about all may be put more vividly thus : you give ( or somebody does on your behalf ) or 2 in 9 of the world's population . In a word , seven-ninths of What about the numerous missionary organisations that have been founded not like the task of making a list of nuns and priests of Bishops and Cardinals Nineteen hundred years and more have passed since Our Lord was scourged that rate , your contribution to the missions amounts to about a ninth of a cigarette per year ! REV. FR. DECLAN , C.P. when we were at school . ' And with justice , too . In the past we have Catholics ( Irish Press , 17/8 (936 ) . there are only 16,050 priests . That means that each priest has , on the average , Yet , look at the enormous amount of work that has yet to be done . It is aid organisation , the Association for the Propagation of the Faith . Perhaps it According to official statistics there are about 18million Catholics in mission The Catholic World 1tha puts the figure at 1,510,341 non-Catholics and Those Irish priests and Sisters who have gone to the missions in recent years ! missionary nation . Many the essay run and I wrote on that theme tribute one penny every thirty-six Mission-minded ? Still , when we look round us here in Ireland . I am afraid we must years . Could we not do a little ho bear Irish names or have Irish blood in their veins " who do go . At present we con- RIE we Irish Mission-conscious ! I know we are reckoned as a great I000500000000000 00000000 . his sales-talk with : Why , it will cost you less than a cigarette a day ! " can be seen on any Catholic bookstall ! Yes , that is just the point . These price none of us who cannot help those year . Just fancy bringing forward that as a good work when questioned the Faith in Australasia and the Americas . While , at the present day vappenings into which we need not enter here , his mother and isn't Still , when we look round us here in Ireland . I am afraid we must confess thirds of whom are un-baptized . " We Catholics number only about Is Ireland . 1901190119011901 bear Irish names or have Irish blood in their veins " Foreign Missions . But there is articular Judgment No , I am not being traditions , Look at this way : it --- Page 162 --- is Ireland mission-minded ? --- Page 163 --- Five Wounds Beads . Visits to Crucifix . Visits to Our Lady Offerings of P. Blood Holy Commons . Stations of the Cross Seven Dolours Beads . Masses Said . 44.748 . Pravers , Devotions . Eiaculatory Prayers . Visits to Our Lady . 261,334 50.452 . 70,670 . Spiritual Commons . Sacrifices , Sufferings Acts of Charity . 10,541 . Visits to Bl. Sacramento ... 226.189 Hours of Silence . Various Works . 81.448 . Holy Hours . Hours of Study " Hours of Labour . 643 . Benedictions # 21,216 Total spiritual Communications . 113.283 60,712 . Offerings of P. Blood ... 178.777 236 --- Page 164 --- ITN. THE NEW --- Page 165 --- ITN. THE NEW --- Page 166 --- FR. Theodore . C.P. with the boys' choir . Everything that has been said about Dodoma can be applied in a lesser country-dwellers , this time of the Warangi tribe . They don't go in London-Cape Town Air Mail . There is a white population of twenty or thirty an important trading-centre for the Wagogo tribe , and at any hour of the day In the background is the Church of Kondoa . in their ears or nostrils . Both Dodoma and Kondoa are on what is called the that the whole population is Indian or native . There are two native markets , groups of them may be seen vending their way to or from town , or standing Dodoma would be about the size of a small Irish country town . It boasts a railway-station . two hotels , numerous shows , and is also a stunning place for the people , but as they live somewhat outside the town , one gets the impression about in the market-square gossip about the affairs of the day . and Dodoma is never without its supply of picturesquely-attired natives . It is Great North Road . This is the principal road in Tanganyika , and runs almost so much style as their neighbours , the Wagogo , being content with a few rings legree to Kondoa , which is also a shopping and trading-centre for the surrounding --- Page 167 --- ine before that Richard had lost his mother . and also a very kindly sten-mother . revolt , " but to a Catholic , however , it appears a natural conversion " and for him Anglicans at Peterhouse , none was more devout than Richard Crashaw . Here to Rome as his secretary in 1649 . The Cardinal obtained for him a small benefice dearer dawn ; but for Crashaw a living Church was an absolute necessity , and study of the mystical writings of St. Teresa , and her works became to him There are few particulars known about his boyhood . He was educated at is Sub-Canon at Loreto , and to hold this he must have had at least Minor Anti-Christ , and that the teaching of the Jesuits was " damnable and erroneous . " biety began to increase . Although he loved solitude and prayer , he proved he" met a fellow-mystic . ' John Beaumont , and under his influence , an inevitable development . Always a devout churchman , always possessing a himself a brilliant student . He contemplated taking Anglican Orders , but his Characterhouse and Pembroke , and showed a special taste for languages . He nd was expelled . The next year . 1646 . ' we find him a nemniless exile doudless , all-absorbing faith in a Catholic and Apostolic Church , Crashaw When Richard Crashaw was fourteen years of age . his father died . Some At Peterhouse , in Crashaw's time , the religious element was prominent . In destined to become " the most ardent and ranturous voice of English Catholicism " ! became proficient in English , Hebrew , Greek , Latin , Italian and Spanish . At in the heat of an Italian summer he made his way on fact as a minority to the around him on a world at once intolerant and intolerable . Men of less delicate ceremonies , and many Anglicans went there to pray . Of all these devotion , was bitterly opposed to the Catholic Church , and denounced unceasingly amous shrine , the reputed house of the Redeemer . ' Fever ensued , and he died ICHARD CRASHAW was born probably in the year 1613 . His father Prynne , in 1653 . this conversion was " a sinful and notorious a vastasy and lambridge he made many friends , including Cowley , to whom he was passionately results . He proved many times to his own satisfaction that the Rome was e " wickedness of the See of Rome . " and of all its adherents , particularly the was a learned Anglican Divine . but ultra-Puritan in his tendencies , ' He Controversy has raged over Crashaw's entry to the Catholic Church . To to chapel , which was newly erected , there were full attendances at splendid devoted . ' of Loreto's shrine . ' the greater part of the seventeenth Catholic furical musician during by the critics of his time . Yet he and the " storied windows richly eight " which Wilton had been celebrating , so naturally he sought refuge in Rome . It was fitting , too , that his last days the only representative of genuine were destroyed . for Crashaw these outrages were an agony . He refused to take the Covenant . REU. Thomas FOY , N.A. foods of fame " and " conquering leaves . " He was introduced by Cowley to Cardinal Pallotta . an Italian Prelate , and went friendship with Catholic scholars prevented him . At this structure he began the held a unique position . He was at the age of thirty-seven . His remains rest at Loreto - " the richest offering century in England . Shortly afterwards civil war broke out , and the " stations cloister's male " That would this learned theologian have thought had he known his son was and Saint 050ERSON # 00000000 and sensitive fibre might be able to overlook these evils and wait patiently for Orashaw was little appreciated . 1940s # v naturally he sought refuge in Rome . It was fitting , too , that his last days A Poet --- Page 168 --- 240 contribution to establish a strong station --- Page 169 --- women in Massachusetts .000,000 000 000 000000000000000000000000000000000 1961 62 .00060006000600060006000600060006 vteMississippi Massachusetts Department of Representatives , Categories 18781908 establishments in England . But the United States . But being transferred themselves established vteGovernment # Categories 1958 birthsLiving peopleAmerican male distance actorsAmerican male distance writersAmerican male distance writersGerman What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding article . 1961 62m. 0 0 THE HENNEDY STATE HENNEDY WILLSON W.HENNED KENNED VERRY STATE HESSORICALVILLY.S.S.S.S.S 1940s- 1940s The Great German government has been transferred to 1934 1957 --- Page 170 --- and they seem so poorly equipped for such a long journey : bare feet , clothes " Low backs . Sunday Mass begins about eight , and is now finally to crown our work with success - and practically all the money necessary for It don't deserve the name and are often only a hindle of rare . Women with we are doing our best . we all realise that there can be little home of progress it I know of them , they occasion . I may be able to give a few more impressions , and enlarge on our poor people arriving for Mass . In sunshine or rain , they come most faithfully - In conclusion , may I apologise for the shortcomings of my account of our building churches and schools , paying teachers and catechists , etc , " must come work . I have not attempted anything like a coherent account of things , but # the congregation # Cross all Christians live convenient to the church . but the great majority of them must neonle , and are a great love for their faith . The ordinary salutation's ies and small children do not consider themselves excused , as in Ireland , Note the native pipe and construction of hut-wall . ir Passionists are not finding it any easier than other missionaries , and although It is one of the most consoking sights in the life of a missionary to see these talk for hours-anything up to four hours to get to Mass here on Sundays . " answer . their astonishment knows no bounds . They carry their rosary-beads procure . They certainly profess the Faith openly . missionary works , which have been mentioned very summarily here . Missionary work is essentially slow , and at times almost heart-breaking have firmly imited down whatever has come into my head . Perhaps on another Christian . The place of our conventional " Good-morning " is " Pre language as happened to me in the early days - one does not know what to without the assistance of those at home . We are depending first of all on prayer be Jesus Christ , " the answer is " For ever . " If through ignorance of from the home countries , too . around their necks , and any medals they may have been fortunate enough to "ea that " there is no one to mind the baby " ; they bring the baby along , # Miss Miss Without Missionaries enjoy a chat with native Christian . THE CROSS . around their necks , and any medals they may have I 242 have simply fitted down whatever has come into my head . " Norway issues in the winter to the --- Page 171 --- intently , it seemed . A momentary hash of expectation filled the church . but that is beside the point . I sincerely hope that from this on any who may Surely he was wrong about the agencies , for if they advertised in the Irish willed , no matter how humble the person , or how simple the surroundings , dplaced it back in her purse . Indeed , the more she thought about it the less he was prepared to credit Mr. John with any knowledge of the subject at all . her off to a farm of her own ! What did he know of London , seeing that he was have harboured thoughts of leaving will put them aside . Ireland needs her alls , but what is a girl to do in this small Irish village other than work on the avers then they must be genuine . There could be nothing wrong in them . She brief interval . " that I am strongly opposed to girls of this village , or for that Ballardagh returned to the high altar and continued the Sacrifice of Holy Mass . purpose of obtaining situations there . " He paused , and glanced along the rows gency I have in mind has been responsible for the loss of many hundreds of What could be fairer than that ? she thought , as she folded the slip again laughters ; her daughters need her ! " and with that the Parish Priest of purity , and chastity : it holds out the inestimable gift of the Faith to hen Ireland had so much natural beauty of her own , to use his own phrases ! in London , or even elsewhere . You are not told that your money is of no better and glamour of paganism that prevails in London ; but it does profitier simplicity , According to various accounts from girls she knew who had gone to London of him , and , instead of at once proceeding back to the high altar as was I give need , for , thought Kathleen O'Regan , it's all very well for Fr matter , girls of any Irish village going abroad to England . ' It has come to my knowledge . ' he began , quietly . " that some of the girls " Let me say here , that the lure of high wages is an illusion , whether obtained tool . They occupied a small roadside cabin , and the life lived by all was of a very humble order . ' Money she saw little of , nor had she very much use for it e have 200 situations waiting , good wages , fares paid . The Agency . " this parish are in correspondence with a domestic agency in London for the ' It has been a source of extreme grief to me to know that the particular for the day , laid the book gently upon the edge of the pulpit in front ithdraw a small snippet of paper from her purse , straightened it and perused it as she walked away from the church : pared to accept , and therein lies the promise of a life well-lived and holy " Maids wanted " : it ran . " To Irish girls wishing to obtain work in Tandon Alfred Grosch . in , hoping against hope that a husband will come along one day and take followed . Through a lucky meet- ith these every Irish man and woman should be content . ' me of those people who considered it almost a mortal sin to go abroad at all , n , took off his spectacles , and surveyed the congregation , somewhat Saved . nearby villages there was not only work to be found , but husband's also . life-but disillusionment quickly She was one of a large family , with brothers at work , and sisters still attending her . She decided to live her own fish girls to their native country . I know that life here cannot offer the glitter 00000000000 #000000000000000000000 ATHER JOHN MULLALLY concluded his reading of the Gospel appointed hese every Irish man and woman should be content re than here because the cost of living is comparatively higher there ; in time . ing she was saved from her folly . nches . " I should like to make it clear , " he continued , after a if at least one of his people , however , there was little inclination et me say here , that the lure of high wages is an illusion --- Page 172 --- have had something to do with it . He watched whilst she stood hesitating . was a stranger to the City , though how he had come to that conclusion he could The Agency containing tickets , and an address in East London to which to go these that had called forth the exclamation from the watchful officer . He had was right to disobev the Priest's injunctions . knowing full well in her heart that office hours and for some time he had been watching the stream of dark-eyed and gave vent to an examination of surprise . Except for the East End Jewish underground station . He noted , almost at once that the girl , for such she was , not daring , apparently , to ask any one of the extremely foreign-looking people Russian . Lithuanian , Ukrainian , Polish , and German Jews , but it was none of With her few treasures in a small bag , and clad in her best attire , she sat out place in her heart , and like a canker it grew . driving out content and all also Jews and Jewesses strolling by after the manner of their kind . ' There were of him , and proceeded to make her way across the road , and , as she did so , Even so , she did not find her mother easy . But as she had chosen a day whom she saw everywhere around . Then he perceived that she had caught sight its' illusory glitter , of which some of her friends never tired of talking , had No. sir . I came in a boat , and my name's not Budget , it's Kathleen from her roadside home in Ballardagh for the great city of London where she hoped she'd make a fortune . that which she had been warned not to . She tried to convince herself that she the corner of Maxwell Street , E.C. pushed up his helmet a little from his forehead . the night ? ' Fr. Mullally not at all . in the name of all the saints are you doing in Aldgate , London , at this time of Straight off the boat , I'll be bound ! " he explained , are she had a chance I've not a doubt about it , " replied the officer , with an air of facetiousness " Oh , thank heaven ! Are you a Catholic ! I must have been led to you ! ' Police-constable John Roche of the City of London notice halted a while at Trish ! " She came up to him , put her little bag on the pavement , and And did you come across the Irish Sea in a train ? " he asked . There was nothing she could have spent it on in Ballardagh . Nevertheless the Train , sir ! " she made answer . County Mayo , eh ? " interrupted the constable . her soul ! ' murmured to himself : to get out the whole of her sentence . Well , Kathleen Mavourieen , and what part do you come from , and what Please , sir , I come from Ballardagh- Yes , sir . Do you know it ! " she asked , eager , and glad to find someone said , wistfully : this vast city who might have knowledge of her own people . THE CROSS . was in the wrong . And so , when , eventually , she received a letter from Oh , you didn't , eh , Bridget ! ' espired a small neat , but rather tired-looking little figure emerging from Aldgate " I know of , " he replied . " For my own mother was born there , God rest No , sir ! ' If you please , sir- irge was there . The landing to how and to spend the love of the city with In she decided that she would tell her mother only at the last moment , and 244 . " Yes , sir . Do you know it ? " she asked , eager , and glad t was right to disobev the Priest's injunctions . knowing full well in her heart that have said . Instinct , or perhaps , the unusual out of her clothes may er mind continually with excuses to herself for contemplating the streets of the City of London are deserted in the evenings after in the name of all the saints are you doing in Aldgate , London , at us more riest was away she was able to over-rule her mother's objections . --- Page 173 --- 245 . --- Page 174 --- and a Catholic , and not do something to make that girl safe . If you knew the time plain to him that she had come away from her home against better advice . himg to let the girl escape all the consequences of her folly , for it was by this much better job in her own country , with all the natural advantages of homeland . meagre wages , and , are long , began to realise that she could have got a very the greenish glare of artificial light , in which she spent most of her making hours . situation was of the usual type , one that no girl would stand for very long . But , from Mrs. Solimacken for nothing . Indeed , she was disagreeably surprised to thoroughly sick of it , he would have been in communication with her Parish Therefore , he decided to letter go to the job , and , by the time she had become jargon sounded like the cawing of a colony of rocks : and nightly , as she kn she soon lost the roses which had glowed in her cheeks , and the sparkile that had who've come from good Christian homes , first to work here , then to sink , you'd to war , she asked Our Lady to bring her home soon to Ireland , away from this At night she climbed warily to an attic at the top of the house . True , it clatter of heavy boots on a stone-fagged kitchen , and for the music of a talk Probably not . " he returned . " But I couldn't be the son of an Irishwoman . Later , he wrote to Fr. Mullally , telling him the story , and assuring him that ' I'm arrive to change into private clothes ' on round to the employers see An hour later he interviewed the prospective employer , and learnt that the what they intend to pay , and what has happened to the other girls they've had . " umber , as I do , of girls walking the streets of this city , selling themselves nightly . Priest with a view to sending her home as soon as ever she should shake the Why dear woman , what we've got to face is the fact that they do come , and The kitchen in which she was expected to work was below ground , and in Her heart was sick for the sounds , and fragrances of the country , for the Meanwhile , the girl found that she wasn't going to get ten shillings a week tone in her eyes when she left Ireland , but a few weeks earlier . fill of London , and be ready to return home . " Will you be thanked for your trouble ? ' to the same . and . in fact , you wouldn't have me do otherwise ! " You can go on your afternoon off ! ' and quietly questioning , realised that are long , Kathleen would have had her Sundays . " I know , John ; but it seems so silly of them to come ! " John Mullally , P.P. cold , hard pagan city . is clean , and sufficiently furnished , but the atmosphere was one of desolation hinking things over , he came to the conclusion that it would not be a good " Dear Mr. Roche . " wrote Fr. Mullally , a few weeks later . to let her star just long enough to realise her folly . ' I'm sure God will reward you She found it difficult to make her mistress understand the need for Mass on dust of the Solimacken menace from her shoes . already busy talking of the bad conditions under which she had to work . and I hope the effect back Kathleen off home at the first opportunity . the memory of which the harsh , and discordant gable of Jewish cockney Yours most sincerely in Jesus Christ . I cannot find words to express how grateful her poor mother is to run for your great charier will be to discourage migration which is as disastrous to Ireland , as to the poor girls themselves when they are swallowed up in the whirl of London . r that she'd got quite a large amount of money to pay back out of her ' But it don't matter . Kathleen " urged Mrs. Solimacken , " when you in watching over this girl during her foolish escape . ' I must congratulate you on your decision THE CROSS . " I am very harm to tell you that Kathleen O'Rogan arrived safely home last evening . ' But it don't matter . Kathleen . ' at's all about it ! Now give me my breakfast , then I'll wash and chang she went regularly round to John Roche's , and the astute officer , watching . 246 e'd pack Kathleen off home at the first opportunity . During eagre wages , and , are long , began to realise that she could have got a very urged Mrs. Solimacken , " when you go . 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He was possibly as lacking in fibre : he was a man in a job too big for him . He was stubborn , for Jesus : and besides , he had to maintain his dignity and uphold his authority admirers of Jesus to carry the vote for Him against a soundtrack and murderer . # have expected , indeed he had much reason to hope that among the that " on this solemn Festival day the Governor was accustomed to release one prisoner whom they would . And he had then a notorious prisoner , who was And perhaps there were , and they might have demanded and saved Jesus had he cruel , malignant efforts they had made that morning to get Him condemned . He had to think quickly , and his was not a nimble mind : he hit on an hesitant . He had the power at hand to enforce his will , but fearing the results , for the storm to subside . he had the Judicial Chair brought out on the balcony , before the officials , the soldiers , and the mob : so he began casting about in his conscience as they were , but he had not their tenacity of unirrose nor moral Nevertheless . ' Pilate was at a disadvantage , for whereas he was as persistent Rome was always to conciliate , not irritate , a subjected people ever-increasing crowd in the square there would be enough of the Palm Sunday lislike for these masterful leaders of the Jews ; he had also a growing admiration easily discern the motives underliving his actions and the weakness in his Pilate had no fear of their physical force : he had a cohort of soldiers within Pilate , however , possessed some sense of justice , backed up by an intense release Him , had been " shouted down " by the exasperated Jews . While waiting This man was known to the people as Barabbas , so Pilate now proposed to Such shrewd and able men as these Jewish priests and councillors , could it not been for an interruption that occurred now to distract . Pilate's attention , murder " ( Matt. XXVIII , Mark XV ) . speedient so worthless , that one has to wonder at his mentality . ' He recollected The whole square was now filled with excited Jews . was tomorrow about using it sall , and would have speedily used them if needs be ; but the poll Pilate could not possibly have expected the accusers to choose . Jesus after all that is called . Christ ? XXII . Jesus Rejected : the people preferred Barabbas . mind for some other way of admitting Jesus . I his resolve to protect Jesus , as the Jews were to destroy Him , he had neither circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . Arrhronfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own I. Cor. I. 25 . ulate , after making his weak suggestion that he should chastise Jesus and put in prison with some seditious men who in the sedition had committed will . mind for some other way of acquitted Jesus . and seating himself in it , called Jesus to stand at his side . the wisdom of God . ' special section of The Cross . the power of God and hem the choice : " Whom will you that I release to you , Barabl sense for these master-enders of the Jews , he had also a growing admitting close him had been started down by the exasperated Jews . While waiting character , and knew that steady , unyielding pressure would bend --- Page 182 --- He had loved , and laboured and proved for , made their decision between Him comosition . They now called for the crucifixion of Jesus , when if a few local that since they had such a choice they would ask the release of Jesus rather than thinking of for there must have been many therel when they allowed a few Him . Only five days ago a million of them in procession with waving palms Pilate was giving them the chance now of saving Him . It was a foul thing nation who should have been proud of Him and recognised Him as their Messiah , have had what they asked for Pilate wanted just that support ... . Unexpected He was Governor , but human respect and self-interest governed him . support has indeed arrived from an unexpected quarter . but it also will fail more in Our Lord's favour , and hence the navan indine ' might have expected know it was so . ... It is harder still to conceive what the friends of Jesus were " Let Him be crucified . " The prosecution had grown bolder for want of A similar choice is given us when passion strives against conscience . relcome : " Blessed be He Who cometh in the name of the Lord . " Van but Barabbas " ... and when Pilate asked them : " What then shall He should have known better than to give evil men such a choice . I do with Jesus ! " they all cried out " Let Him be crucified . " to one else there knew that . He saw the chief priests and ancients of His own Pilate declared Jesus innocent . but failed in courage to enforce justice . and hasannas to the Son of David , had brought Him into Jerusalem with I judge the evil will be more than compensated for by some temporal advantage . through the timidity of the friends of Jesus , and the sickness of an excited His destruction . had which is good in Thy sight . Strenethen me to withstand all 'simful' persuasion in ; all of which end in giving the preference to evil and sacrificing good That He was to die He knew : He had offered Himself and was ready : but friends had raised the cry : " Give us Jesus , away with Barabbas " they could He offered a shameful alternative . inescapble , though in favour 0 Jesus silent and steadfast grant me orace and strength never to communicate between the resistance may cost me . Throughout that scene of conflicting interests , passions , and politics , Jesus REV. FR. Hubert , O.P. stood silent , but watchful , and surely thoughtful . ' Looking down from that balconv Jesus could see many whom His miracles and give the priests the opportunity of mixing among the people and persuading ad cured : thousands who had followed Him honoured Him almost unrehimmed themes for thought . them to choose Barabbas . " sometimes the choice is given me so plausibly , that I fail to see all the evil there is crowd . and a thief and murderer ... Even now we shoulder to think of it . But we abbas . ' . And Jesus stood by Pilate's side and waited while the nennle prayer . Martha Colcan . Theresa Mary Doyle , Peter Sweeney , Margaret Hennesey , Dominic Hayden THE sacred passion . Many are still found to reject God , preferring sinful indulgence . Johanna Avlward Mother of Rev. . Mr. Currigan ( P.I. 253 now hounding Him down by the meanest means they could devise to compass the choice is given me so plausibly . that I fail to see all the improve influential the remainder has been transferred by the shanna Aylward ( Mother of Rev. Fr. Cyprian , O.P. ict me to recognise evil in whatever form it comes , and to reject it , and choose a and human favour , between honesty and self-interest , between association # would be the meeting of Jews when it , then had to recognise evil in whatever form it comes , and to reject it , and bosanias to the son of David , had brought him into Jerusalem with the # # # # 1st. Oral PRAYER . # PRAYER . e . Thomas Mullany . Julia Devlin . Andrew Hyland . Cor Brigid Fleming . Thomas Mullany . Julia Devlin . Andrew I , self-appointed accusers to cry out in the name of t names of deceased . istruck me to recognise evil in whatever form it comes , and to to place Jesus in such contrast , but the very villainess was all the indeed for him to place Jesus in such contrast , but the very villainess was a --- Page 183 --- " King of kings and Lord of Lords " christ . See article dealing with the institution of the Feast commencing on opposite wage . Our King . -October 25th ) . --- Page 184 --- and Cardinals had failed ? Yet Holy See for a new feast of Christ she did succeed in her request . hope to succeed where Bishops Noaillat decided to petition the the King . How could a lay-person In December , 1919 , Marthe de 1957-0009,000000000000 1940sociation football . " --- Page 185 --- 256 --- Page 186 --- 257 . --- Page 187 --- 258 . --- Page 188 --- vte1961 establishments in the United States . 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Thus it can be proved that the Church robbery under Henry VIII , emporal peers , and even now , after centuries of legalized sacrifice , a belief that most magnificent ornaments of architectural beauty in these kingdoms , that in the enrichment of himself and his nobility . The vast property in consequence , That there are such sins as profaneness and sacrifice , and there is a curse that alienate them to secular uses , " were undoubtedly fulfilled . ' This is testified by wealth . " or chiefly by failure of heirs male , and that property so ' acquired hardly The downfall of the religious houses involved the destruction and min of the applied to church lands confiscated under Henry VIII , this great truth of temporal on its possessions whether by strange accidents , by violent deaths , by loss of of abbey-lands , a warning to which , if they had listened , well had it been In England alone , where the hand of the spoiler struck first , it is estimated that it never thrives is still strong among the peasantry . " Abbey sites are " unlucky " This same thing cannot be predicted of families not involved in sacrifice . miversally have occurred in sacrifices families . omes of prayer and peace , than the king proceeded to parcel out the plunder eclesiastical lands and buildings dedicated to the service of the Most High , or In the other hand , by a consideration of the most remarkable and singular both Catholics and Protestants alike . There is the warning for instance , which Property bestowed upon the Church at its solemn consecration to God was every continued in " one family . It was the venerable John Feckenham . last Abbot of Westminster , who first warded by threat of the most fearful calamities and ruin to such as would follows the latter . " marked , that causes prophesied of old against any who should afterwards violate them and their children . THE CROSS . in Ireland , Scotland and Wales may be supplemented . there went down three hundred and seventy-four of the lesser monasteries . Granted to the Asshetons . Whalley Abrey ( Cistercian ) , Lancashire , No sooner were the inmates of the religious houses turned adult from their one hundred and sixty-six of The ecclesiastical plunder colleges : one hundred and free chapels-roughly about three thousand five hundred , ten religious hospitals : two seventy-four Chantries and richer in the space of a few 260 his nobility and others at the period of the Reformation , brought misfort a punishment of carriage , when he wrote his sovereign warning in our own man . the greater sort : ' ninety ven now in their sublime decay still unfold to us their doleful tale of desolation . an inestimable sum . to which may be added the treasures judgments which English history records , it will be four All this , amounting to little and great , in the whole . ' thousand three hundred and years time . fidate or alienate it . Examples of such are still preserved in the Roman punishment of sacrifice , when he wrote his solemn warning to the th king himself nothing the of sacrifice , when he wrote his solemn warning to the then possessions --- Page 191 --- Waltham Abbey , Essex , founded by Harnlin . extinct . Last of the Saxon kings . For canons regular . ranged on a near-by tree , passed to the Asshetons . of the family have long been lost . A curious instance may be added of the perseverance with which it was hen Newstead Abbey was granted to Sir John Byron . Granted to Sir Anthony Denny . Counters of lesser note obtained single monasteries for their observiousness , tines , . Franciscans , Domini- Nine Abbeys of Benedict- Brandon , enriched his Dukedom of Suffolk by no less than thirty . indeavoured to keep monastic lands in the same name , and the way in which The awful record appears endless . It took three rich Abbeys to enable Lord sacrilege nothing appears to have remained in the family itself , and all traces The famous Cistercian Abbey of Whalley in Lancashire , whose founding is Cromwell's Barldom of Essex , and the Duke of Norfolk , who disliked the dissol without issue , and was succeeded by a brother , who'd died without issue . Hence , line . on , was silenced by thirteen more , while the king's brother-in-law , Charles cans and Augustinians were bestowed upon Sir Richard Andrews - of this fearful is thus the county histories abound in such dismal narrative the estate came to a sister's son , who left daughters only , and the family became immemorated this year , though dissolved in 1536 , when its last Abbot was commemorated this year , though dissolved in 1536 , who --- Page 192 --- 262 . --- Page 193 --- 263 --- Page 194 --- of an average Christian congregation assisting at the celebration of the Holy emain to the end of time . It is of first-rate importance that this devotion Instructed Catholics may know that the Holy Sacrifice is an act of religion which by the faithful , so holy , so divine , as this tremendous mystery . " These words and for that reason the most virulent attacks of the enemies of the true faith are constantly directed against the celebration of the Holy Mysteries . Catholics Mass should give them a more intense devotion to it and a great desire to make by a sympathy with Catholic customs . Even those who are not sympathetic Catholic , the Mass is something which is done before or for him but not something towards its Redeemer should be understood in all its completeness . And it is the merit of this new volume ! " The Meaning of the Mass " that it sets before abasement and draws them to penetrate new secrets of Divine Love . " This Sacrifice , one cannot help reflecting that the attitude of the congregation comes - levotion to the Sacred Passion finds its adequate outlet in devotion to the Holy it a personal affair in their own lives . This is what the Mass is intended to be : which is done by him . And yet , for the Fathers of Trent the Holy Nass was will lead every earnest reader to find in the Crucifix a fuller and more profound hey are bound to perform , an act in which they are expected to play a certain elemental and final . Its poignant fascination Iures them to new deaths of interior with Catholicism , realise in some instinctive war that it is the Mass that counts : twofold evil of sir . The vivid direct treatment of the Holy Mass as a memorial and gives us a clear explanation of how Our Lord on Valvary satisfied for the ittered the amazing command - " Do this in commemoration of We " And so part . But there is a long way from knowing that they ought to perform the But the Mass is more than a memorial - it is a Sacrifice . The Sacrifice of were written more than three centuries ago and yet if we look at the demearatur . meaning , and to find in the Holy Mass what it is meant to be the memorial nise the ever-new wonder of its message . In contemplating the tremen- of the Blood-shedding of Jesus , of His death pains and of His all-embr o Catholic countries as compared with Protestant . His remark was promoted should have its basis in sound dogma . that the position of the redeemed soul significance . Sacrifice of the Mass which was instituted so that the memory of Calvary should A Review by M.D. The Meaning of the Mass . By Rev. John Kearney , (.S.Sp. Burns dous reality of Calvary , they come face to face with all that is at once of the Sacred Passion and Death of Our Lord . THOSE who think unaverfully into the profound mystery of the Cross regag- mystery , to knowing how this is to be done . oppressed . O.000000000 of the Sacred Passion and Death of Our Lord . of the Mass The Meaning Mr. A. Birrell remarked that it was the Mass that gives its distinctive cachet people of all the Redeemed . The volume dealing with the Mass . 1940s # he whole Christian people - of all , the Redeemed . In this especially lies its writer reviews . Fr. Kearney's new ay learn from their enemies . The hostility of the enemies of Christ to the Sacrifice of the whole Christian nds but ill with the thought expressed by the Council . For the average rial : it is a Sacrifice . It is the speaking of it . The Council of Trent says : " No other work can be per of the Blood-shedding of Jesus , of His death pains and of His : envisaged as a work of religion that was to be performed by " consequence must have been before the mind of Our Lord when He s concisely the teaching of the Church on the Holy Sacrifice as a memorial Sacrifice of the Mass which was instituted so that the memory happy consequence must have been before the mind of Du is concisely , the teaching of the Church on the Holy Sacriff --- Page 195 --- 265 --- Page 196 --- the rich fruits of the Holy Sacrifice because they do not even desire to live in the interior could be seen a life-like representation of Christ on the Cross , the love , of this desire for our welfare , of this amazing concern for our eternal Lady is both our model and our support : and our union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Altar . And so , every sincere soul is stimulated to desire to please God final explanation of the Mystery of Calvary which is nemetuated in the Sacrifice of Mankind ) expresses in the Mass our act is completely changed . It has a Picture Cave , as it is sometimes called which is situated near Campbelltown , the Divine Will . Such is the main theme developed in this remarkable book want to live in childlike facility to God in union with Our Lord who lived in with Jesus Our Head , we hope to attain eternal life with and in Him . Our form it takes ) to the divine act of loving subsection which Christ ( as Head The Mass then is shown to be the public act by which we declare that we When it was first discovered its authorship was unknown , and the time and the The story of its production is as remarkable as the picture . A native of the assistance and patronage of the Argyll family . One night - now more than very decided artistic tastes , which were afterwards developed and trained through onely cave along the coast of Argyllshire , Scotland . Cave Davear the feet high . happiness which will lead us to overcome the reluctance of our fallen nature , which illumines the spiritual and practical aspects of the Holy Sacrifice of the of Cape Damaar Majesty , and God at once imparts to us a special rich share in the merits and manner of its creation a mystery . On the smooth surface of the rock forming Mass . He presents ruthlessly the contrast between those who because of their final surrender to God . Throughout the great fact looms lace-Love is the to God may take various forms according to the needs of our soul and the to Christ if we are to participate in the rich fruits to be derived his assisting at THE accompanying illustration is a reproduction of a very remarkable mural attraction of God's grave : and when we unite our act of subsection . In whatever future measuring seven feet from head to foot , the cross itself being some fifteen controversies . ilial surrender to His Heavenly Father . ' We further declare that by this union The Rock Painting . painting of the Crucifixion of Our Lord which has brought fame to a even the smallest . " satisfactions of Calvary . wwwwwwwwwww swoodopposed 0000000000 00000000 conformity participate fully in the Mass , and those who , though present , mi THE CROSS . the Mall of Cantyre , is the repository of this strange and striking picture . The great final lesson which Mr. Kearner teaches in the need of conformity 266 the inner wall of the cave , and in a position adjusted to the light penets erent value in the eyes of God , it has become most acceptable to the Divine sion-naintina in a Scottish cave . mpbelltown named McKinnon , a ship's carpenter , it is said , by trade Mass , providing a simple yet theological exposition while avoiding theol in Argyllshire . The story of a remarkable Pas- forty years ago - he had a dream in which he saw on the inner wall of Cave is to be effected through her assistance and in union with her total Mass . providing a simple yet theological exposition who amed McKinnon , a ship's carpenter , it is said , by t by more perfect submission to His Will ; for " it is the centre by more perfect submission to His Will : for it is the contamination of this 1957-0008000 conformity participate fully in the Mass , and those who , t --- Page 197 --- the most common to be transferred to --- Page 198 --- relation of Mrs. Harris , and that there ain't no such version . No one seems to he added , as he saw the distress in West's face , " only I feel that we should we had best be quick . I think that if you would make an attempt to get the I don't suppose under a week . I must get my patients into good hands : ' Look here ! he said I was going to take the kid to the South of France Good idea . " said the lawyer , with approval . Then he thought for a few Mrs. Davis woman . Mr. Reynolds might possibly have brought him with him , juite simply his client told him the story of Nan , and the lawyer listened in with the police . ' " Very well , Drake , I will go at once and meet you at the hotel in half an of your description of the persons that the child is with , they will probably break " It looks to me as if there was dirty work come on , and for the child's sake No , sir . " She says flatly that she will not answer any questions . ' She must and she would know , but she won't speak . " It is only what I felt myself , " said the doctor , " but it hurts having it put run down to thoeminster and see if I can get harticulars of this silence , until the other had quite finished . But no arguments will persuade her . " of Nan in the hands of such as Mark Reynolds was intolerable . some difficult cases at present . " Mr. Croft was a fairly young man with an intelligent face , and an easy manner . torn out of his life . He could have borne his own pain , but the thought ind Branksome before you go down . It will save time . From what I gather lawyer's office . West nodded . exactly . " And how long can you stay ? " have some good reason , because all the neighbours speak very highly or her . The only thing to be done is to find the witness " he said . " There was into words . ' Get your men working as soon as possible . ' just to blind you in case you asked . " CHAPTER X. Our Lady's Ward . Ladyslipper he found a detective waiting for him . What is your opinion about it all , Drake ? " woman to speak it would be best . If she still refuses we had better communicate no address or chief # Serial Story . BANWHILE . Dr. West was not idle . He felt as if something had been I don't expect for more than a few days . I'll do my best , but there are hurry . ' tive , in reply to his anxious inquiry . " I am pretty sure that he is a hour . ' West shook his head . her down again . They did it once pretty completely . I am sorry , old man have heard of him round about , and the only possibility of finding out is through D. M. Anderson Won't speak ? " asked Dr. West , surprised . nutes . " I don't suppose that you can get off for a few days ? " he # worn air I think that there was no witness and that the paper was a fake , Mr. Crott was as good as his word , and when Dr. West arrived at Lowem haven't had a holiday for years . But now she's gone , I think I could just When he had finished his rounds , he turned his car in the direction of 1 " Well , it you will allow me , I will ask a firm of private detectives to try and No , sir , we can't get any clue of the fellow Branksome , " said Drake Mr. Croft was as good as his word . and when Dr. West arrived Yes , Mr. Croft was in , and would Doctor West please step right up ! " I don't expect for more than a few days . I'll do my exactly . And how long can you stay # " this will buy hours " No. sir. we can't get any clue of the fellow Branksome , " said --- Page 199 --- eas . --- Page 200 --- English language contains so much imagery and so little thought . of his secular poems , because they occur in a finer setting . Yet , in his " inspired The " conceits " in Crashaw's sacred moetry are more apparent than those rautures " are still " all air and fire . " and to them he still remains what intention was to exhibit this subject in a different light in each of the thirty-three of in Sometime never ceased to four " and he ransarks heaven and earth to exquisite music of the "verse : A thought from St. Paul of the Cross The imagery is perhaps far-fetched , but this fact is forgotten in listening to the In such a place of retirement he hopes that his " self-remembering- soul " may fears ! ' To do well and to feel that we do nothing well is a sign of deep soul cannot resist it . So let us remain at first in the presence of God in pure faith piety where flourish- world is full of shares : only humble souls can escape them . Do not trust yourself , ever In the delicate poem on the " Assumption of the Blessed Virgin " he writes : " It is evident from his poetry that he wishes to fly from the alluring fascination Sweetness so sad , sadness so sweet . " " Hail ! she is called : the parting hour is come : Rise up , my fair , my spotless one ! and fancy . . Its professed subject is the tears of the Magdalen . The poet's # better to fear and to distrust one's self having in view only the Will of God . The illustrate his idea by a string of hyperboles . " The poem has often been sex 000000000000000 00000000 " Its kindred with the stars . " " Reverent discipline and religious fear The winter's past , the rain is gone : No sweets but Thou are wanting here . Sits sorrow with a face so fair . " Not in the Evening's eyes raise up a soul , what gentle violence He rises ! I saw gentle - but it is so strong Hark ! how the dear immortal Dove Kind tones that nestle close and make no noise . " Sighs to His silver Mate " Rise up , my Love ' ; enthusiastically named him : " A Poet and Saint . " ake the farewell , poor world , Heaven must go home . Silence and sacred rest , peace and pure jobs Nowhere but here did ever meet soul the attractions of the Holy Ghost . The Spring is come , the flowers appear , When their real with weeping are For the sun that dies . Obedient slumbers that can wake and weep . f the world . A voice keeps ever calling him to retirement , to some place of Let us been ourselves humble until God himself will raise us up . Oh. when God wishes recover . criticised , notably by Courthouse , who writes : " No metrica No metrical composition in the A poet and saint . though your prayer seems to produce good effects . It is written : Happy the man who comments " he outdistances all " his rivals . To many Catholic readers his The poem has often been severely Hark ! how the dear immortal Dove , e of our own nothingness , our sins and miseries ; afterwards let us leave free to the 27 illustrate his idea by a string of hyperboles . " The The underlying idea is that the tears of the Magdalen . own nothingness . our sins and miseries ; afterwards let as let as --- Page 201 --- from Mr. Mark Reynolds . ' Of course the money goes to the child , in any case , was evidently undoing the temple for them , and She had led him into Smith's Now let's open the envelope , you've bought the furniture , so you have the right . " The account belonged to Mrs. Day , and the credit total figured 21,000 . of his wordless appeal to her in church barely half an hour before . Our Lady ship . but it certainly will not recognise her present guardian as such , either , it is an enormous help . I think that we are nearly ready to have an explanation Suddenly , with an exclamation the doctor stunned his hand into the right West stood motionless . looking out of the window with unseeing eyes . Tady . sliver ! Our Lady had done her vast most assuredly . He thought of Nazi's evidently did not know of either the existence of the drawer or the bank hook you find it so quickly ? gone off with the money . " and top drawer . There was a click , and from the apparently plain piece of The child told me that her mother died penniless , " then said the doctor . " I have to my daughter . Nan Dav. the one thousand mounds that I have saved to Next Month : Chapter XI : On the Trail . Longing . pad . On it was written : wide beading at the top , there shot out a tiny drawer will be a mother to her . sylvia day . ' I think that we will now visit the dead lady's bank . ' " I have loved , O Lord , the beastir of Miss Hanson's The two men bent over the book , and West's hands shook as he opened it : ThV voice in organ's thunder rolls . E.P. Dowling . Well ? " said the doctor . 0009999000 # 00000000 Peered off in sunset's fading fires . Gone wild with dread desires ! Just what I was wondering , " said the detective , coolly . " But how " We used to have one at home like it when I was a hov " answered West , look before she began to dance and her forgetfulness of the crowd . He thought soking eagerly into the drawer . " Good Heavens , what is this ? " Long have I sought it in the dawn . O Beauty , will thou never reveal . They smile lights up the sea . ' But how on earth did he know ? ' book . In every little daisy field . Oh . frail my hope ! And vain the quest THE CROSS . Bring them over to the window . " said Drake That distant dwelling place of thine , Seen feels thru ' a darksome glass . I swessed as much . " answered Drake . " The precious guardian has obviously By misty " eyes as mine ! next of kin . I doubt though , if the law would recognise Our Lady's guardian - On' ev'trw little wandering wind , That I Thy Soul may see . " The mother probably told him , and he forged a cheque and cashed it . He a minute the two men looked at each other in silent From the back of the little drawer he took out a long envelope 270 shop . He looked up at Drake , who was examining the paper , As a legal document this is not much good to us I am afraid , but otherwise They football comes to me ! Till , radiant as a sunlit cloud , I said the skies to Thee ! " The envelope was not " stuck down and only contained one sheet For a minute the two men looked at each other in silence a start in life . I leave her to the care and protection of Our Blessed Lady , Who , --- Page 202 --- Hospital at Yuanling , China , has been solemn High Mass , whilst in the afternoon pilgrims filed down the entrance to the en . Fr. Dominic , C.P. , on the last Sunday needed to supply the wants of the mission - the growth of the Catholic Church here in ture are four dispensaries . two orphanages completed forty years in this little-known Gerard , O.P. , both of whom have recently Holland to assist the Fathers who are sources , particularly as the opportunities for remarkably successful . The amount aimed whom 17,500 are Catholics . In the Prefect- the missionaries . have completed their ecclesiastical studies at either of their abundance or their poverty , such valuable help to succour the needs of and two hospitals : whilst nearly 5,000 saria are Fr. Bonaventure . C.P. and Bro. provide funds for the erection of a Mission for the annual pilgrimage to the tomb of its gratitude to all those who have given , and Fr. Jerome , C.P. a Bulgarian : all three at was S 40,000 , and all but S.000 has now kilometres with a population of 250,000 , of labouring in Bulgaria . These are Fr. Henry the Congo are extremely promising ... . At is confident that the remainder will soon be subscribed by generous donors , and expresses portion of the vineyard . To both The Cross The appeal launched " by The Sign to Janssen ) , C.P. , Fr. Ignatius ( Schell ) , of August . ' In the morning , ' there was we are so lacking in personnel and in re- the very beginning of our mission here we Lancashire assembled at Sutton Monastery schools . " Our first missionaries entered been subscribed . This hospital is urgently Passionist . Pro News from the Mission-Field . england . children are under instruction in the various aries , the Sisters and their Rocks . The Sign Fr. Victor , C.P. a Belgian Passionist , gives In the course of a letter to The Sign , Rev. this territory in 1930 ? says Mr. Victor . ' At the present time there are thirteen Ishumbe . It has an area of 60,000 sq. Ad multos annos ! the Passionist Retreat , Mook , Holland . Nearly 10,000 pilgrims from all parts of Three Passionists have just arrived from Father and five Brothers . It is sad , indeed , newly-execited Prefecture-Apostolic of Amongst the veteran missionaries in Bul- Pilgrimage at Sutton . sends cordial congratulations and the wish some interesting statistics , relating to the of true apostolic spirit has devoted himself constructed a hospital . A Belgian doctor Bulgaria . Progress of Hospital Fund . to the care of this hospital . " Belgian Congo . Statistics of New Prefecture . china . --- Page 203 --- mixed marriages , and only dispenses with correspondent , we repeat our reply . It is fallacy that a woman should not go to follow . The Church severely condemns nations . " said Christ . " reaching them to is an ignorant superstition . The ceremony two questions . observe all things whatsoever I have com- Indoubtedly . for adequate preparation a Catholic simple for the sake of marriage manded you . He that believed his this law for grave reasons and under serious conditions . If a Protestant wishes to become he is not to be trusted . church for any purpose before being churches A case for restitution . serious and additional responsibilities towards should endeavour to imitate . sisters of St. John of God idea of purification is not contained in it . of God , Wexford . losed to the Superior at the time of seeking for any human motive he must not hesitate . " Teach me goodness , discipline and knowledge . " paid of a non-Catholic church provided she churching of women . Wexford . For further information apply to not shall be condemned . ' been compensated by the insurance com- he law of the Church is the best guide to custom . It is an act of Thanksgiving ; the admission . Further particulars should be after the birth of a child . " The common fore , restitution in full must be made to the not necessary for a woman to be churches . name the Confirmation name gives us a new st. Audoen . should enter into it for this reason , and not lonarm of his life ? " Fish Street " ( Dublin ) . The Sisters of St. John of God are a because no one can bind himself to do what hantized shell he saved . but he that believeth The Sisters devote themselves to nursing the damage is covered by insurance , is he nursing Order , founded in 1871 at Wexford shtained from the Order which you wish There are eight convents of the Order in issue of May . 1934 . For the benefit of our must be made for all unjust injury . ' In this Ireland , the novitiate being established at insurance company either directly or through insurance company has suffered a pro- Almighty God . " Added to the Christian Must a woman he admitted after the birth by Most Rev. Dr. Furlone , Bishop of Ferns . charge these obligations and whom we Is it right for a Catholic to attend a dance intent to injure him . and afterwards finds that heavenly patron , who will assist us to dis- meet a Catholic girl whom he wishes to marry and desires to turn with his does the oath misunderstood : whilst their absence would attending such functions . Their presence at a dance under such auspices is liable to be Oath and conversion . is forbidden , by God , or to refuse to do what Catholic ? Would now advise a girl to marry to do " so . The oath " does not bind him . is commanded by God . Now God wishes all to enter the church . " Go. teach all church is the Time Church and that he religious life . It should however be dis- to turn Catholic . ' and in the meantime would a fellow who turns ?N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N is recommended as a nions and laudable also summants her own church ? " W.W. " of a child ? Perplexed ( Dublin ) Rev. Mather General , Department of St. John ( I ) When using a Rosaru beads belonging which he took him not to become a pany for the damage suffered : but the the owner of the house . canonical impediment to entrance to the Our advice in regard to marriage is that to a deceased person , must they be blessed cause no comment whatever . non-Catholic dance . particular case , the owner of the house has stance , you mention is not considered a portionate loss , obviously unjust . ' There Can you give me any information regarding of Rouen . He died on August 24th , 683 . opinion that Catholics should refrain from bound to make restitution ? " Curious " St. Audoen ( also known as St. Owen ) he sick in hospitals and in their own homes . This query has been answered in our If he is convinced that the Catholic smerely material co-operation , we are of tion , he was later consecrated Archbishop Who was St. Audoen ? ' Is there anything If a Protestant fellow takes an oath never personal reply . Amie " ( Dublin ) . The circum- If a man burns his neighbour's house with as merely material co-operation , we are Whilst some might defend such an action the Sisters of St. John of God ? " Vacation " readers' queries . conspicuous . Persuaded to receive ordina- ( 2 ) What do we take a name at Confirma- ( 2 ) Because at Confirmation we assume Rebaix in 634 . Though still a layman , his Rosarios retain their blessing except when amily home . Having dedicated his life to was born near Soissons in 609 . It is said ( Dublin ) . God . St. Audoen founded a monastery near zeal , pietv. and learning rendered him ( I ) No : they need not be blessed again answers to our to join . that St. Columban was once a guest in the Our Question Box : ion ? " Ourious " ( Dublin ) . opinion that Catholics should remain a dance under such auspices is liable to he Ps. cxviii . 66 . they are sold . attending such functions . 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A smom trans arms Iossian ' no --- Page 206 --- that is more pleasing to Mary , the Mother of Most Holy Rosary , and there is no devotion Exhibition which should appeal to all young Heart of Our Saviour all the graces and suffering in Spain , and pray daily for their recitation of the Rosary gave strength and too , the poor persecuted Catholics who are through the battles of life . Let us remember . of gold and red and yellow compensate us when the tyranny of Cromwell held away , and to crush and wreck all before them , the thought-inspiring scenes , is the month of the days , and we pause amidst the autumnal over our welfare and seeks from the Divine the iron heels of his marauders endeavoured and Aves with tender love while she watches glow of the sunset to think of the greater for the losses of the green freshness of other writers , and especially interest the members aspire . This time , so full of colour and blessings that we need . The faithful recita- prizes are offered by the Catholic Press priests and brothers . who have given their a loneliness creeps into the atmosphere . let us plead with Mary to guard and guide us THE brown leaves are falling one by one , an interesting essay competition . lives in the cause of God . her throne in Heaven she listens to our Paters beauty of that land to which our hearts particular the souls of our dear Passionists , In the dark years of our country's history woodlands and the richness of nature's carpets deliverance from the evils which beset their the autumn is advancing , and the days protection to our people . ' It was their greatest an interesting essay competition in which tion of the Rosary can accomplish wonders . grow grey and short , but the glory of the of our Guild . Think of what a high honour fights that lie beyond the horizon , the eternal God , than the telling of the beads . From race and religion , and let us remember in In our pages you will find an account of it would be for some of our members to carry weapons so let us not neglect the Rosary of the Rosary can accomplish won --- Page 207 --- That must have been a delicious cake . Pits- comes from Sheila Johnstone . brings me I am sure Muriel's description will make many watched the torch-light procession , and one " We had a lovely time at Lourdes . " says Blessed Lady , and pray for the given . I am the singing . Every day we went to the baths Auriel every blessing . especially perfect Francis was not there to enjoy a morsel . an envelope , so they were a very pleasant and bathed in the holy waters of Lourdes . " glad she has taken such good care of you . friends . I was pleased to hear from . Just The swans are watching out for their little Francis and the Guild members . Thanks to you coming to Mount Argus again , Marv ? Winnie Mary Moorhouse for her letter . sars she is " ever so happy . ' I trust she will little medal of Our Blessed Lady slipped on sure Francis will treasure your medal of Our of gifts in the Holy Faith . She has had the of our readers long to go to that heaven . night we held a holy candle and joined in at St. Bernadette's Altar , Lourdes , and now whisper a little prayer to God sometimes for to my desk . ' They had been hidden away in much joy . God has given her the greatest health . Another grand , little letter which a rough crossing , but lovely coming back . to the Botanic Gardens and read some of the privilege of making her First Holy Commission stories there . Nothing could have pleased me morning . The sun was shining , just like the Hospital , Coleshill . Birmingham . " England ful little gift from Lourdes . You may be book itself , so after my breakfast , I took it surprise at the last moment . My thanks to McSHORTALL . His letters are always very dessed haven of peace . I pray God grant Francis . Just now a lovely letter , and a tiny letter makes " delightful reading . When are original , and a treat to read . Give me some to stay longer than a week . Every night we Muriel . " I feel so " much better now . " It was thought , and I am charmed with your beauti- am very grateful , indeed , for your kind enfold many joys for her . " Mary McAndrew's more news of Breda and tell her not to forget is good to have so many kind friends . McAndrew , " when I saw my name in the found so much to give her pleasure in her better than " Mystics All . " I am glad Sheila , In the competition for the best essay on " A that I waited eagerly for the day when " my and her kindness . I shall refer to her letter THE AWARDS . prize . and I hope the days of the future will dear Dorothy Barry for her remembrance Day at School " the prize is awarded to " Errine . MARTEN for her little picture of Lourdes . It We all cried when we returned , and we wanted " I cannot describe my icy , ' says Smartz next month . Thanks also to Win-fred Morrow , Annagheane , Scotshouse , Clones . THE FOUND # is awarded to Dorothy Barry . St. Gerard's " Why I love the Mother of God " the " prize In the competition for the best essay on Prize-list this month , and I need not tell you prize would arrive . " It came on " a beautiful --- Page 208 --- D. R. A.C. His Retreat Diary Justice for All ... The Tribunal of Penance . LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) Miserere ( Poem ) John St. P. Cowell The Re-maker of Portugal Correspondence . Great Expectations . Some Churches of Rome ( XI ) Rev. Victor Mann A Passionist Museum The Cross Annual " Rev. Fr. Edmund , C.F. Francis J. Benson Rev. Fr. Hubert , O.P. " We Preach Christ Crucified ' I've I.Luckyory , I,000000 Book Reviews , Gaelic Page , Guild of St. Gabriel 19. R. J. Bennett Rev. Michael C. Burke The Claretians and their founder INDILLAN INVILES ... D. M. Anderson . A Secular Priest Passionist Notes and News , Question Box , --- Page 209 --- 8 --- Page 210 --- Our Brethren in Spain . May God protect them in their hour of danger : General Franco , have suffered no ill-treatment : indeed they are received with demonstrations unity were about to be burned alive by the Marxist devils , when a flying column of National had suffered severe damage during the bombardment . The community at Bilban , forty in number , living in those places where the Government still rules have either been slain , or dispersed or Mondonedo , Galicia , a rescue was effected at the last moment . The pessimists of lourishing Provinces of the Passionist Congregation . The official NATA of the Congress was dispersed on August 9th. and we trust that they have found temporary security . At that no more is known . In this hour of peril , only prayer can save our brethren . Most A singular reverence both by the soldiers and the people , ' , on the contrary , the brethren Another month has passed since we penned our last note , and we are westly do we ask an especially fervent prayer from all our readers for our brethren in Spain . rather losses . At Iran , the community was dispersed before the siege began . After the fall om our brethren in Spain . Every effort has been made to secure authentic information , but In addition to the slaughter of thirty Passionists at Daimel the Congregation has suffered # no more is known . In this hour of peril only bravei can save our brother . Now Another month has passed since we penned our last note . and we are still without tiding nly a few small items " of news have filtered through regarding the fate have suffered incredible hardships . " In the National forces it was found that the monastery had been burnt . whilst the church states in the October issue . " Our brethren living in those regions , which are under control of In addition to the slaughter of thirty Passionists at Daimel . the Congr # " he first named city has been imprisoned by the Commission run to the National forces , it was found that the monastery had been burn red . The community in the first-named city has been imprisoned vs seized the town and freed the prisoners . pair . Every effort has been made to secure authentic information , but slaughter of thirty Passionists at Daimel . the Conversation has suffered From Santander , Madrid and Barcelona there is no news , an Another month has passed since we penned our last note , and we are without from our brethren in Spain . Every effort has been made to secure a ugust 9th , and we trust that they have found temporary security . --- Page 211 --- General Franco's army , which numbers in all some 500,000 men , including 80,000 regrettable excesses may have occurred in the heat of battle , the Nationalist troons who captured Merida , were sickened by the sight of disembowelled corpses Red monopoly in the massacre of hostages in cold blood fan behind the fighting lesire amongst the faithful . the Bishons have ordered special collections to be is beyond question . Writing to The Times , Sir Edward Grigg points to the Morning Post has published the true figures . There are about 5,000 Moors in be forwarded by His Eminence Cardinal MacRory to the Cardinal Primate of taken up at the Masses in the various churches of each diocese on October of adults and children hanging from the balconies of alleged " Fascist " houses . to their deep sympathy with the Catholics of Spain , " with that faithful people of Ireland , their Lordships have given expression be Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament , and special prayers " to make Nationalist Army is largely made up of Moorish mercenaries loosed against a Spain for the relief of the suffering Catholics . In addition to material aid . great nation on the tragedy of ruin and shame which it has been There is only one way to meet this food of calanny , and that is for every on active service in the front line . And , we may add , that even the Moorish guilty of atrocities as great as those of the Reds . This is also untrive for whilst Editorial Notes . voice of the Irish Hierarchy is heard . and no one-certainly no faithful child describes the torture and slaughter of innocent non-combatants as " a horror Another misrepresentation this for 36,000 Basque volunteers are fighting in the subversive powers of Communism . " As a practical expression of sympathy spiritual succour is also forthcoming for their Lordships direct that there shall misrepresentation as that conducted by various so-called reputable and national Thus does Catholic Ireland repay a historic debt , mindful of those centuries of present crisis : " Spain at this moment is fighting the battle of Christendom against supplication for the victory of Christianity over anarchy and Communism . " lines . In Barcelona , where the nearest enemy forces were 200 miles away , he Others state that the Basque Catholics are supporting the Government forces . beyond words . ' of a leaflet giving the facts with regard to Spain . It gives a brief resume of the with no uncertain voice regarding the Spanish situation . On behalf of the but such a barrage of lies and falsehood has been kept up that 15th , the Feast of the Kingship of Christ . The proceeds of this collection will The Universe , giving a lead in the matter , distributed quarter-of-a-million copies the known truth been suppressed or distorted out of recognition , foreign direction . " Then in one pregnant sentence , the unanimous of partisanship and prejudice . A persistent slander is that the Assempled in solemn conclave at Maynooth . the Irish Bishops have spoken There has seldom been such a campaign of calumny , slander and deliberate in the day of danger . made to endure at the hands of an infamous minority under newspapers against the Nationalist forces in Spain . Not only has ess population . That is a lie ! Mr. James Abbe , correspondent of the ps are a disciplined and regular army , whilst the savagery of the Red militia The Voice . of the Church-would be foolhardy enough to query their verdict upon the I even the white light of truth has failed to disperse the darkness itonement for the sacrifices and outrages committed against Christ , and in of the Lies , Hierarchy . Catholic to make himself acquainted with the FAOTS of the Spanish situation . persecuted Catholics of Spain , and as a gesture to satisfy a general Lies ' is beyond question . Writing to the Times , Sir. Ward gives persecution when Spain offered a haven of rest and security to our own people sequence of events prior to the civil war , and accounts by eye-witnesses of some Franco's Army ! Many have declared that the Nationalist troops have ! Many have declared that the Nationalist troops have been # # # " Even several in the heart of these the Nationalist --- Page 212 --- 279 --- Page 213 --- the world of letters , the theatre , the press , the cinema , the radio . Why , the God't stated times : He has His own appointed day when we go to Mass . We two or three times a week . In these busy days nobody has time to think . He home . ' The theatre is intensely alive , and nearly everyone goes to the cinema hold that only after a great revolution , as in Russia can a better order he built scholastic refutations : but Luther was out shouting at the mob . And he carried Revolution is a more fundamental affair . It does not worry so much about s alive . The revolution is to be brought about in the heart and in the mind of positively dangerous . But they all of them have one method in common , namely , Up to this , the Catholic has been a poor propagandist . Unless he has his are little different from a privileged party and a Dictator . No. the Catholic propaganda . Since Rousseau and Voltaire , these revolutionaries have dominated The modern world is filled with reformers of rich variety . Some , like the plausible . Any idea , if hammered in for long enough , will piece his skull just agrees with his favourite newspaper and accepts any other ideas which seem slow to seize these means . " At the Reformation our fighters prepared tremendous vociety , an inanimate thing , but it is intensely interested in the individual who hey had it that worldly success was a sign of salvation . In Ireland , of course everyone rejects Luther and Calvin-in name , but not in precept . We remember are four million revolutions ' to be worked . A government can be changed by a God is required , one just produces the file . ' It is locked carefully away after on Sundays , but forget about Him on week-days . ' The Calvinists went further . man . The Catholic is a moral revolutionary ; he says you will have a better all of them are fighting to change the established order of things . The Communists Vazis have even a Ministry of Propaganda . The Catholic , as always , has been This is where the Catholic revolutionist comes in : he has to change each back to the wall , as in England , he is far too good-natureed to fight . an's attitude of life , his mind , his heart , by working a revolution within him . Iso gain strength for a new week's work ' by playing' football or ' golf . ' use just as Luther said . We have rejected the Reformation in principle ; and of their methods would scarcely be helpful , of course : castor oil would be and the Cinema . have accepted it in practice . General Election , but not a man . There is a big job of work to be done , and Nowadays the opportunities for propaganda are everywhere . The output of It is useful to learn from experience , and the successful revolutionaries can evolutionist of this world . Not even the Communist is so discontent . jobs , newspapers , periodicals , is colossal . ' The radio has put a tongue in every It was Abelard who said that there was a clash between natural truth and There are four million people in Ireland , which means that , in Ireland , there every legitimate " tool must be used . state when you have better men . he day , until we adopted the same methods . ivine truth : and the Lutherans went on to say that you could think of God Revolution . tivisectionists , are sentimentalists : others , like the Fascists , are not . Tomas O'Bearain . 0000 00000000 . O,000000000000 good-natureed to fight . But the Irish Catholic must begin to fight . HE Catholic , they say , is a hide-bound conservative . Yet , he is the real for the hunt is closing in an him . a poor propagandist . He is too But they are not consistent . After all , an aristocracy and an autocratic to us somewhat : the Liberals , the Communists , the Fascists , the Nazis . S Divine truth : and the Lutherans went on to saw that you c Up to this the Catholic has been that only after a great revolution , as in Russia , can a better order he built # movement from a principal party and a Dictator . No ; the Catholic Nowadays the opportunities for proposals are everywhere . The output of everyone rejects Luther and Calvin-in name , but not in piece --- Page 214 --- Order Form and addressed envelope . Sitt down , pen in hand , and count up how ' Cross Annual , " which for the fourteenth time will bring seasonable delight to The Artists are designing ! The Writers are writing ! stories , Articles and Poems ; all uniting in one great effort to make this year's tesigning a new cover . Leading Catholic writers are busy with brain and men on ts many thousands of friends . A well-known artist is at present engaged in The Editor is planning ! ard , that the " Annual " may bring to each of its readers , a real abundance of Christmas joys and happiness . ' And so in clear block capitals fill up the spaces provided and POST WITHOUT DELAY ! of contributions and contributors . External statements lere's the way to do it - you will find in your copy of The Cross for November Other years have left many would be readers disappointed and deprived them watch out note Well ! . many copies of the " Cross Annual " you need for yourself and your friends . Then , disappointment . and ( ii ) Only a limited number is printed . That the readers may read and enjoy ! of one of the greatest of Christmas joys - the reading of a GOOD Christmas Annual . send them the ! " Annual . " Because - ( i ) Their orders arrived after the closing date ; Annual stmas needs . He is busied at present in preparing the 1937 edition of the what to do The Annual will be published early in December and we guarantee to supply all orders which are received on or before Saturday , November 21st . Announcing . 1937 for the special page in the December number of the Cross , giving a complete list Once again the Editor of " The Cross " has remembered his readers and their The " Annual " only costs 6d. , or by post 9d. " the first time was transferred into a number of to all promoters and readers . You want to spend a Happy Christmas and help others to do the same ? Why ? The If you want to wish your friends a truly happy Christmas Cross . al " - THE BEST EVER . The Editor himself is working and plan --- Page 215 --- and worked and studied there until 1839 . In that year he went to Rome to enter less , so rapid has been its growth , that it has now more than three thousand abuses at once . Within two years he reorganised the seminary , strengthened Returning to Vick , he founded ( 16th July , 1849 ) his missionary congregation At this time Queen Isabella II was on the throne of Spain , and the fame of Claretian Fathers , after his arrival in London on a visit to the houses of his but still flourishing Orders as the Benedictines , the Augustinian Canons , or the at the age of twelve . ' Later he went to Barcelona ' to study and specialise in the has issued . quite literally . millions upon millions of comics of Catholic books . Antonio Maria Claret v Clara was born at Sallent in Spain in the year 18 The Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary , Blessed Antonio Maria Claret , is but an infant in comparison with such venerable . a hundred members have been martyred by the Reds and their Founder variety of adventures any one of which would have made " front-page news . " and embarked at Barcelona on 28th December , 1851 , for his new field of labour . Work in Spain followed in the towns of Valadran and Gerona , where he attracted breadth of Catalonia . His renown spreading , he received in 1848 a call to the a diocese dependent on Barcelona , in the year 1829 . His , therefore , was very Blessed' Antonio Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba . He was consecrated at Vich , was out to learning the trade , after an elementary education which terminated attempts were made on his life . On one occasion his cheek was laid open from Feeling the call to the ecclesiastical state , he entered the seminary of Vick His See was in South America , and during his administration no less than fifteen notice by his fruitful apostolate among the poor . It was founded by a priest , later an Archbishop , who crowded into his life : Francis J. Benson fruitfulness . ear to chin by the knife of an assassin . the world . " the Catholic Times called him , in reporting an interview Ehe Claretians . Vick and sent him out from there to give missions throughout the length and Medical discipline , and embarked on a series of missionary journeys of wonderful Order in England . He is General of a Spanish Congregation of which at least in the savage lands of the missions . is strange to reflect that these His father was a woollen manufacturer in a small way of business , and his son martiers have met their deaths , not NPR saddest wet wandest Superior General of all the religious orders of oppokesover . O.000000000 but in the civilised homeland representative had with the Rev. Father Philip Maroto , head of the died for the Faith in Spain . It lites . Many years must pass before it sees its first centenary . Neverthe- which gave the Order birth Then hevan his period of greatest activity . His superiors recalled him to the Jesuit noviceship there , but found he had mistaken his vacation and left and his huge archdiocese in a very bad state , and set about reforming the finitely a late vacation . He was appointed to a benefice in his native parish , # Service , and embarked on a series of missionary journey of wonderful embers in ten provinces and about two hundred houses . v Islands , where he spent fifteen months preaching and giving retreats . undred members have been martyred by the Reds is in ten provinces and about two hundred houses . 1961 establishments in the United States intry as the Claretian Fathers , from the name of the His Archbishop was no sincere he would not have accepted it if it had been Order in England . He is General of a Spanish Congregatil Carmelites . Many years must pass before it sees its first cent ropric was no" since - he would not have accepted it ganised the huge library at Barcelona which bears his name , and which Many Claretian Fathers have raft . Much of his time , however , he devoted to I He found his huge archdiocese in a very bad state , and set ear to chin by the knife of an assassin . 1940sociation football-cross " t reached her ears . Through her intervention , " Pop --- Page 216 --- rallying round a great religious leader , without any formal rules . As its title as a topical comment that one of the 130 books which came from his men is referred to . It began , as did so many others , with a group of fervent " might be expected from its history and that of its founder , its most important esigned and went at once to the side of the Holy Father . He was commanded books . With regard to his vigorous apostolate of the press it is worth noting of the Claretian Fathers , and it is there that the General . Father Maruto , is but was obliged . for reasons of health . to go to Trade in France , whether he was but did not explode . " The military and municipal authorities of Saragossa the lie to those who would assert that a Spanish Catholic is a bad patriot , since descendant as head of the Claretian congregation , Father Maroto , has a tale to staying during his visitation . The other house , founded as recently as 1927 , Foreign missions are an essential part of the work of the Congregation . A- dignity and made a titular bishop . He continued his works of zeal , especially had incurred . In 1869 he retired in order to prepare for the Vatican Council . the shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar . Fear 50 kilo bombs were drowned on the rearts . There are two houses in England . One , founded in 1912 , is at Hayes , have met their deaths not in the savage lands of the missions , but in the civilised ell of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Communists . It is a glorious story of a It is worth mentioning that Blessed Antonio Claret's literary activity gives joined with the civil population in a great act of thanksgiving for the preservation constantly by large numbers of pilgrims . mission fields are in South America . It is interesting to reflect that its matters of his life . From there he went to the Cistercian Abbey at Frontfroide entitled . Our Lady of the Pillar and the Freemasons . Blessed Antonio's spiritual be still incorrect . Since then , his grave has been a centre of pilgrimage , visited most imposing manifestation of protest against the cowardly bombardment of The rapid growth of the conversation which he founded has already been His remains were transferred to Vich in 1897 . when his heart was found to ion of the government of United Italy , after the revolution of 1868 , when he Your attention is directed to the Special Notice regarding the " Cross Annual " homeland which gave the Order birth . In 1857 he was recalled to Spain , again at the instance of Queen Isabella . Escorial , outside Madrid . At his own request , he was relieved of his archepiscopal of the shrine . which appears on p. 280 of this issue . Please order your copy to-day where he died in 1870 . n Ireland , its spirit and its special devotion makes an instant appeal to Irish special devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary indicates , it is essentially an active Order , carrying on its work in a spirit of owed by the administrators from whom he had suffered for the greater part Catalan language . ne . They went through the roof and fell on the floor of the Angelic Chapel , Although there has not been up to the present , any house of the Congregation suppressed # # ing the poor , giving much time , too , to reading , study , and the writing of cholars are agreed that his books contributed not a little to the revival of the esex , in the Archdiocese of Westminster . ' It is the British headquarters and made her confessor , and also superior of the monastery and school of the Bishop Claret retained his position as professor to the Queen until her recoeni- THE CROSS . s at Loughton , Essex , in the diocese of Brentwood . to return . however , with faculties to absolve the Queen from the censure's 282 this life . ' From there he went to the Cistercian Abbey at Frontfroide had incurred . In 1969 he retired in order to prepare for the Vatican Council --- Page 217 --- 0 States --- Page 218 --- The various objects are described in this article . Relics of the founder of the Passionists . --- Page 219 --- 285 --- Page 220 --- Beatification is already being considered . St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows . They were all Passionist students and novinces , conscripted during the War groups and individual photographs , of more than passing interest . One group contents include pictures of the various Retreats in every part of the world , Bishop , Mgr. ' Amilcari Battistelli . O.P. ' comment of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , who remarked that although the Museum has that attracted my attention was that of a number of young Italian soldiers . preign Missions of the Passionists . This includes many gifts , donated by if all the periodicals published in many languages and in many different countries fork , photographs of schools , churches , channels in a word , everything necessary levated to the Hierarchy since the foundation of the Congregation . and died in object want . The historic mortar remained in the shop , and its resent worthy occupant . Signor Angelo Corti. recently presented it to the but much may also be found relating to Ven. Fr. Dominic , who founded the name will ever be linked with that of Mount Argus , premier foundation of the bankrupt shortly afterwards ; the shop was sold up and he quitted the town for the historian of the Passionist Missions is neatly indexed , " catalogued " and displayed for the benefit of visitors . This rich collection will illustrates the Neither must we quit to mention an important display of material relating Passionist Congregation , including the first one , printed in 1767 , and bearing Passionists in Belgium and in England ; to Fr. Charles of St. Andrew , whose Norbert , who was Director of St. Gabriel during his student-days , Fr. Germano to Passionist Saints and Beati , and to those Servants of God whose Cause for mother section is devoted to those distinguished Passionists who have been Blessed Vincent Strambi and Blessed Gemma Galgani claim pride of place here ; missionaries in Bulgaria . China , Peru , Belgian Congo , Tanganyika , and India , Another section of special interest is the ethnographical collection from the Native costumes and household utensils , pagan idols and images , mourning Passionists in Ireland ; to Galileo Nicolini , Mr. John Baptist , brother of St. Here too , were many holy Passionists who died in the odour of sanctity , . Fr Museum of St. Paul of the Cross . The Bishop's letter of authentication guarantees at this is indeed the identical mortar , mentioned by the Saint's biographers . by the Passionists . ' And for the benefit of our readers , we may add that The from complete , contains more than 3,000 volumes written by members of the the appreciation of St. Paul of the Cross . ' There is also a complete collection or more volumes is devoted to each Province of the Congregation : the varied been established in Rome , it is for the benefit and use of the whole Passionist bmerregation , and is at the disposal of anyone who wishes to study the Passionist open , but he will not be in it ! " And in fact , the unfortunate man went in shocking circumstances , one after the other . As for the chemist , St. " Paul's day , one of them fell dead in the street , whilst five others died soon afterwards The Cross . from the mission-platform : " Let those people take good care of themselves for contribution to the work of the Universal Church . minutes and raised his eyes to heaven in prayer . Then he announced publicly The photographic section is unusually large and of exceptional variety . On Cross has a place of honour in the collection It would be too tedious to recount in detail all the contents of this unique God will surely punish them ! " And so indeed it happened , for the very next The hibliographical section of the Museum , which is acknowledged to be far sor and spiritual-director of Blessed Gemma Galgani , and many others , from China , maps showing the extent and development of missionary THE CROSS . wheov was fulfilled to the letter . He had said : " That shop will remain Paul of the Cross , and many others whose names are familiar to readers of 286 God will surely punish them ! other prophecy was fulfilled to the letter . He had said : " That sh The photographic section is unusually large and of exceptions --- Page 221 --- a Passionist Museum What Nations House announced a statement for a variety manufacturer . In vte1961 establishments in the British Army-crossiveness and management management management management management management management 1961 establishments in the United States . In addition was represented with 0 0 1 . # GENERAL CORRESPONDANCE CORRESCHORICAL CORRESPONDERS AND What links hereRelated statements/000 vte1961 establishments in Australia . Rememberable translation from Minnesota . THE FINDERS OF STATE RESPrations may be considered for an agreement to 4 1 0 0 1961 Greenhouse from the at Other projects 0 0 0 0 0 doing --- Page 222 --- as one woman hungry or one child cries with cold . " he has said and so he does . Unlike other dictators . he is very shy and hates publicity . It is very seldom which is strictly non-political . The army , which had been an instrument of features of the Quadragesimo Anno . scholarship to the University . With that help , the peasant's son was able to consented reluctantly , but because he was unambitious , and not a politician , Centre , he obliged to retire from politics and concern itself with Catholic Action , College nearby . ' There he proved to be a brilliant pupil , and was awarded a realise his dream of one day being a teacher himself , and it is still his title of what other statesmen find difficult of accomplishment . He has led his extinguish the rights of persons and the family . The head of the Government is responsible to the nation , not to Parliament . The administrative machine he was given a free hand . He worked what was almost a miracle , for in two gradually the nennle came to realise the simplicity and modesty that makes years he produced a surplus in the budget , which had shown a deficit as long as anyone could remember . Salazar . " A correspondent sketches He realised that the security of a government defended on the making of good State re-established . need men to govern who will work , work , work , ruthlessly , tirelessly , as long unknown . he works untiringly for the wood of his nearby and country . " We for us here the main achievements because of the promise he showed , was sent by the parish priest to a Catholic of the Church has been lessened , but its spiritual authority in all matters of Premier of Portugal . Dr. Oliviera Dictatorship called him into the Council as Minister of Finance . " The country attend to written complaints . He lives quietly with his sister , and even has a printed form for refusing invitations . At first he was bitterly criticised for not that he appears in public . or interviews anyone , though he is always ready to laws , so he gave the country a new Constitution , which embraces many of the to the wonderful work of recon- did not seek the advancement that brought him to the position he now occupies Devoted to God and Statistics ' the whole Republic . He dissolved the various parties . His own , the Catholic This Constitution makes Portugal a Christian Corporate State . Its basic The Re-maker of this great Catholic Statesman . struction accomplished by the In spite of this free Constitution , there is still a censorship of the Press . " Dr. party strife , gave no more trouble with the suppression of the party system . him shrink from public ostentation . Salazar has his reasons . " The newspaper is the mental toolstutt of society , At the time when he was leader of the Catholic Centre Party , the Military rinciple is that sovereignty resides in the nation . The State has no right to The rise to power of Salazar has been meteoric in spite of the fact that he has been cut down to a minimum and salaries standardised . The secular worker of Portugal ' hereupon he undertook a total reform of the character and administration of 000000000000 # 00000000 giving up this secluded life when he became the leader of the country . but Attention has lately been drawn What other stateswiers Salazar the Premier of Portugal , has achieved In 1932 , he was elected Premier , and recognised as leader all over the country was in a state near bankruptcy , and the finances were in a very bad way . It Born and brought up in a small village , he attended the village school 1907 1910 untary out of disorder and misery to days of peace and prosperity . Almost ofessor of Economics and Finance that he values most sor of Economics and Finance that he values most . sense of the promise he showed , was sent by the parish priest to a Catholic iradually the people came to realise the simplicity and modesty that makes features of the Quadragesimo Anno , scholarship to the University . With that help , the reason years he produced a surplus in the budget , which had shot what other statesmen find difficult of Premier of Portugal , has achieved --- Page 223 --- The Re-Maker of Portugal --- Page 224 --- among older artists . Not alone documentary films such as " See Ireland First " else . Perhaps , one day we will have a cinema that will not have sold its birth- But there is a quickening . ' Here and there amateur cinematographers a pringing up . Slowly , but surely , there is arising an interest in the film as an more often than one would care to reckon . There we learn our songs and , All this is prompted by the Svllabus issued for the Mau Festival of the or " Burn Turf " - to name but two-but also general films are open for come right , and will visualize a more noble patron than that egregious creature , " the to stem this tide of cosmopolitanism . This is a nitr. but we have ourselves to as ours . But it would appear that he believes more passionately than we do . beliefs by every means he can . It is not easy for every man's hand is against should be supported by all amateur photographers and cine-clubs for we must unstantly propagandist . has treated it with disdain , as if the cinema were not power . Everyone , priest and layman , man , woman and child , goes to the cinema the Marian Arts Guild encouraging the amateur film-maker - it is the amateur Italian Arts Guild " a union of artists who are Christians . " This Festival embraces every branch of art . But most significant is that section devoted to wake up and take control of our means of amusement , as well as of everything things in the past , and their influence has warned but little , They mould our outside Dublin , all our plays . The song and the play were the two most potent wine his hoafs on you . ' The Irish Catholic must begin to fight , for the hunt an insulator against outside propaganda . That is why it is so heartening to see have they thrown up the sponge as yet . Let him take example from the Irish Communist . There is a man worth- he greatest vehicle for propaganda , good , bad or indifferent , of our time , is not dead-but sleepeth . oneself to be cheered up by a lion if at all avoidable : it is worse to let who is the back-bone of every broad movement - and giving him equal place admiration . He believes passionately in unlifting the downtown . He closing in on him . tition . There are also prizes offered for a film scenario , suitable for amateur works with an energy and an enthusiasm , wholly remarkable . He spreads his thoughts as few other things can do . Now. the cinema is dominated by Jews . this of the Marian Arts Guild they will show that Ireland , in the world of films , Catholicism and for " Ireland . Of all the great influences of our time , perhaps the cinema has the most them . They teach their lesson insisting . As yet there has been little effort art , rather than as an industry . ' A healthy interest in Irish films will serve as Revolution and the cinema the cinema . for it points to an awakening which should do great things for production , and an essay on " The Art of the Film . " pacificism is a pretty sentiment . but it is vernicious . It is foolish to allow him . But he fights , fights hard . His hope for the future is nothing so great Note for Postal Subscribers This is welcome , and should help to consolidate the present position . It issue of THE CROSS may be regarded as an acknowledgment . tired ' business-man . ' " If our amateurs will take an interest in such festivals 000000000000 #000000000000000 This is welcome , and should help to consolidate the press here are innumerable picture-houses in Ireland . Every city town will are first number of volume XXVIII . " These gentlemen have a definite mission . They have always been fighters , CROSS , Mount Argus , Dublin . Women subscriptions are the first renewal with this issue of THE CROSS , which is the blame . The cinema has been beneath our attention . Even the Governme " Will must resume mease send Postal Order for 5/6 to The Managing Editor , THE 29 A prompt compliance with this request will be much appreciated . The receipt of the June the cinema . for it points to an awakening which should do " If all the great influences of our time , perhaps the cinema has the most Postal Subscribers . blame . The cinema has been beneath our attention . By These gentlemen have a definite mission . They have also Note for tition . There are also prizes offered for a film scenario , Iarian Arts Guild " a union of artists who are Christians him . But he fights . fights hard . His hope for the future A prompt compliance with this request will be much appreciated vers or every-year . It is not easier for every man's hand is against --- Page 225 --- mock her . What would she say ? How would she face Ferguson ? She couldn't say that she Justice for all ! " Diana thought bitterly . ' The very title seemed to vteMississippi from the United States . vte1957-000 # HelpLearn to establish a retrospective 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 it : 1901190019001900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 226 --- 291 --- Page 227 --- 292 --- Page 228 --- 1907 --- Page 229 --- century Gothic organ , surrounded by angels , some singing , some playing stringed city ; tradition says near the Theatre of Balbus and the Porticus of Octavia . and a Church of the Home of St. Oecilia is known to have been here in the St. Cecilia's death as a private chapel about the year 230 . Then it became a sainly ' Pope was captured and taken to his death whilst celebrating in the still to be found under the present church , which was built on the ruins by Pone place where stood , and in part still stands , the house of Valerian , the husband Paschal I in the ninth century . It was this Pope , who in 821 , found It shows St. Cecilia in a very richly-embroidered robe'sitting at a So far we have been referring to the older church , that is to the house of Cecilia-22nd November . St. Gregory the Great made this Basilica one of the public church , under the title of the Church of St. Oecilia . It is first mentioned restrial orchestra , there is neither swell organ nor vox humana in the specifica- in the year 499 . A later reference is found in the life of Pone . Virilius Lenten Stations at the end of the sixth century . In the ninth century the church bodies of St. Valerian and St. Tiburthus to the Basilica . ion . Church organists would do well to remember this . We come now to the history of the Basilica itself . The church occupies the THE CROSS . St. Oecilia . Actually the paternal of the Oecilia was in another part of the the Church of St. Cecilia . 294 of St. Cecilia in the catacomb of St. Callistus , and brought it i' Oecilia , which was converted into a basilica . Remains of this church are We come now to the history of the Basilica itself . The c struments . It is to be noted that , although the organ is included among the The proportions have been married by injudicious restorations . rains , and here ends the first chapter of the history . the ocean . As I write I have a reproduction of Van Evek's panel before me . among the signatures of the Acts of the Council held under Pope St. Svmn se St. Urban consecrated the home of Valerian and ca of St. Cecilia in 538 . The Pope was celebrating the Feast-day of St rv. Pope St. Urban consecrated the home of Valerian and the scene of of St. Cecilia in 538 . The Pope was celebrating the 1961 establishments in the United States . Inaugurated his own retirement was the of St. Cecilia in the catacomb of St. Callistus , and brought --- Page 230 --- some churches of Rome . --- Page 231 --- What links here Norvey's own career was written to # was also been What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding Association may revise errors THE ENSERMANALDYARDS THE CUTTERYARDS HERKEDDON TREN the company # I knew W.W. St. Cecilia , Martyr. --- Page 232 --- Combatment - The Rights of ex-soldier Priests . ' Its course is to " secure themselves . Read them ! Exhibition at Lyons , the D.R.A.C. prominently displayed three tablets , given rights of priests and nuns in wartime , before the Law and in peace . ' The figures speak for nedal or a barke , chi combattant . " religious laws of France , which suppressed the religious communities . At the recent Catholic III . in time of peace II. before the law . absolved those about to die . During the war , in the face of misery , suffering and death , all ( members of religious orders The Right to Leave Home the hospitals , in the ambulances , in the dressing-stations I. in the war . D. R. A.C. Forbidden to Teach Golden Bank of Persecution (1901-1914 ) ( Approved by the elected delegates of 1,500,000 ex-soldiers of France ) These fever letters stand for a French Catholic Association . Twoits du Policism has Forbidden to Live in Community your attention please ! Missionaries . Stretcher-bearers . Christians , good citizens , true men . Nurses . Forbidden to Possess Property and all they fulfilled their perilous duties : officers and old , the orphans and the poor . schools closed . THE RIGHT TO PRAY Killed in action . ' contemplatives . privates , infantrymen , gunners , airmen and sailors light of the Gospel and the charity of Jesus Christ . They helped and encouraged the living ; they consulted and 13,897 . Decorated or mentioned in despatches . THE RIGHT to Suffer . the dead . " From the promulgation of the present law , No. 3 of the law of 1st July he law at 7th July . 1904 , shall no longer be applicable to those who hold the inter Hospitals , asylums . Nuns and Sisters dispersed Nursing nuns . Red-Cross corps . Leper hospitals 32 ; patients 3,0 The Wagram Pledge Authorisations sought THE RIGHT TO DIE . Ventioned in despatches . Religious dispersed . . Like their Countrymen . Relipinas conscripted Text of the Law . their convents radiate detachment , self-sacrifice , peace , Iniversities 3 ; schools ... . with their Countrymen . 55,000 . killed . THE RIGHT to Sacrifice Themselves chaplains . Authorisations granted Sacrifice ( 1914-1918 ) . 9,223 . Bank of Sacrifice (1914-1918 ) . THE RIGHT to Offer Themselves Soldiers . 16,145 . reachers . Seminaries 77 ; pupils . ey cared for , bandaged and watched over their comrades , 5,575 Patients treated annually . Formulated and forwarded officials in the Ministry of Provisions his the on soldiers of Ponson They may . they offer their lives , they make reparation ; from They save for the sick and the intirm ; Religious forbidden to teach " All ex-soldiers of France ( members of religious orders included ) having enjoyed consult : 30.000 They train youth in view . virtue and knowledge . They form 1, 530 " 5,006 . 4,276 . Golden Book of Charity ( French Missions . 1936 ) Patients treated annually 6,000,000 375 ar visited their lives to rescue the wounded and to bury 631.604 They leave home and country to carry to distant land more than their Countrymen . 456 ( French Missions . 1936 ) . pupils . 16,721 . 53,309 unnually 6,000,000 i.571 . Universities 3 ; sch. They save for the sick and the return ; they watch over the 531,604 16' 7. Golden Book of Chair Golden Rank of Sacrifice ( 19 njoy in time of peace the same rights and the same liberty ... . Teachers ... --- Page 233 --- before formal reception into the synagogue . But this very interest in religion benefiting by His miracles , acclaimed Him with hosannas , had so soon turned under instruction , and was now a proselyte . that is a convert under probation the loyalty of the official and added dignity to his position . of the sacredotal or Sanhedrim families , and being a virtueous matron of the and to His own attractive Personality . Her refined soul had been won by His lid her husband . But being a Roman , she had not been invited into the circle of the imperial family of Caesar . It was not unusual to give such royal ladies iscussing the prudence of interfering , or the best way of doing it , and accom in the Jews , and knew and understood them in their social life " much better than His love for children ; His defence of women and the marriage bond ; His plishing nothing , a woman , a foreigner , was searching her mind to find a means had drawn her attention to the new development in it , as " preached by Jesus : under a deep debt of gratitude to Jesus , and Pilate was now giving them a chance against film-that could not have been . In Pilate's courtyard there were many of paving those debts by protecting Him . Had they now called out for Jesus , rescued Jesus , but could have crowned Him King of the Jews . the chief priests and councillors , proposed to them the choice between Jesus But in the people among whom she moved in kindness , she saw the best of But in this critical moment they did nothing but talk , and ' while they were XXIII . Jesus defended by Pilate's Wire . Pilate's wife had accompanied him to Judea on his appointment as Governor ; hat all the admirers , who so lately had thronged Him . listening to His words fearless speech and conduct towards all classes of men . Not unlikely she knew When Pilate vainly seeking for a means of saving Jesus without antagonising There must have been some in favour of Jesus . It can hardly be possible tile groups argued the matter out among themselves . special section of The Cross . occupied apartments in the Tower of Antonia . She was very much interested the wisdom of God . ' only a few hours' ride from Jerusalem . the power of God and Claudia Proula , Pilate's wife , was by birth , as her name test of supporting Pilate and saving Jesus . ' highest imperial rank , she kept a roof from Jewish royalty as represented by Herod air private residence was at Caesarea , a beautiful seaport on the Mediterranean , circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . I. Cor. I. 25 . and Herodias and their dissipated , immoral court . Jewish religion , and it was so superior to her own , that she had put herself and Herodias and their dissipated , immoral court , the best of When Pilate officially visited Jerusalem . his wife often came with him and Crucified . Christist . gentle respect for all who were good . ' and His patient forbearance with the bad age to the Governors of Roman provinces ; such an alliance ensured and Barabbas , there was an interval during which the uncertain : Now-These two pages , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the The Preach trichronfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own " unto them that are called . Pilate with his army would have joined them , and they could army would have joined them , and they could not only have iscussing the prudence of interfering , or the best way of doi e' Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as the age to the Governors of Roman provinces ; such an --- Page 234 --- names of deceased . 299 --- Page 235 --- talks of 1911-12 saw their logical fulfilment in 1914 . History is repeating itself are taking place behind the scenes . The General Staff talks between the military . is plainly to be seen . One of our national dailies escaped a new game , popularly with chilly and unsympathetic silence by his colleagues . Everyone agrees that The utter futility of the League has been demonstrated to the world : and whilst trampled upon , etc. etc. But the disguise is beginning to wear rather thin- the delegates are engaged in endless speech-making , the more sinister moves exploits' hitherto have been exceedingly unspectacular , continues to clamour for something ought to be done , but nobody is anxious to be the first in action . naval and air commanders of England , France and Belgium have aroused great public anxiety . ' There would be ' still more anxiety if the camouflage title was upon League intervention , but who has been so cynically and further " sanctions . " But his rhetorical appeals to high ideals have been received celebrate their victory in the traditional fashion , the followers of the Left turned out in force to attack churches and convents notoriously short , but surely people cannot have forgotten that the General Staff pointed out to their own satisfaction that Italy had embarked to implement the opinion of the District Justice that it is illegal to hold , publi uncertain fashion by Mr. Hugh P. Allen , who , no doubt , has merited the churches set on fire by the mob . At the same time the police Italians have accomplished in months a work which the experts had , predicted be suspected of " Fascist " tendencies ! Meanwhile , the rapprochement with known as " Whitewashing the Reds . " But that attempt was dealt with in no News . " " And here we may add that we should welcome some practical steps and through various rents in the green mantle the well-known red of Communism cannot but pity the Negus , who pinned his hopes of victory Moscow goes on space , and plans are being laid for the complete Sovietization shamelessly abandoned to his fate . The military experts , who stood idly by . for in the new Spain to interfere with the anti-God fanatics is he League of Nations is engaged in a game of " face-saving . " Mr. Eden , raised a frenzied clamour about the rights of free speech being had well begun . . Of course , the usual result followed . " Wrapping that the Italian's are becoming masters of the "situation . One THE Left successes at the recent Spanish elections have been fraught with dire and soon the midnight sky was made lucid by the flames from upon an impossible task , have proved to be sadly mistaken . quences for the Catholic people of Spain . In spite of a strict censorship and assuming an air of injured innocence , the local " Comrades " British Communist M.P. for a Scottish constituency , specially immortal for the of conflicting reports regarding the war in Abussia one fact of news , some of the truth is beginning to be known . ' To themselves in the green mantle of incorruptible Republicanism , which can only have one conclusion . The lessons of 1914-18 have already been same militant members put a stop to the meeting before it clearly emerges : would take years to complete : and ultimate victory is in sight . Meanwhile of Spain . Already an emissary from Russia has arrived in Spain to assist in meetings in the public street . If this were definitely ascertained and acted upon . occasion , was billed as the special attraction for a meeting in College Green , the Communists . with distressing accuracy . The nations are again engaged in an armaments race editorial notes . forgotten . From the welter . Sad News . talian . would put an end to an intolerable nuisance . Adventure . from Spain . oped away and " Plans for . War " substituted . The public memory is all loyal readers of The Irish Press for defending the slogan " Truth in the College Green . The 3 . meetings in the public straat . If this were definitely ascertain Italian --- Page 236 --- conjured up a more pleasing scene . In her mind's eye the verdant green of an young medico a very delightful companion . His wooing had been short and and the clamp of tram-cars and the hoot of motor horns combined to make a huddled in ordered rows in his wake . Over the lapse of years Eileen O'Connor She wished to " see life , " and if the daily tail of a nurse's strenuous existence and gladly she responded with all the joyous anticipation of exuberant youth . It was not as if she had fallen away all of a sudden . ' The elimination of stremuous ; everything that life holds dear Dr. Winters had to offer a girl who Irish hillside was lit up here and there by the golden sheep of ripe corn , and the ras growing tired of unchanging duty . As yet , she had not given her promise . nerve-racking and ceaseless din , but the girl seated inside the open window of chimney-stacks which stretched as far as the eye could reach , her mental vision It was a quiet hour in the ward and she had sat down for a little while to never idle knew when to entice her . A few months before , gay and laughing think . Thinking had come to be a painful process nowadays , as it brought in a London hospital did not fulfil all her dreams she did not murmur . For a time reased : an early Mass could not be so easily managed each day now as in were times when one was too weary to say a Rosary ; recently its recital had as he urged on his straining horses until the riot of long grass and flowers lay its train other scenes and other faces than those which now made up her daily marriage with him meant the last step on her downward path from grace . many devout practices once held dear was gradual , and each one caused a gang old Sol did not penetrate . The dust-laden atmosphere outside was suffocating , melody of honey-bee mingled with the glad note of many a singing bird . The so typical of the warm days of late July and early August . The ' street charms of the winsome Irish cailin , she , on her part , found the light O'Connor's thoughts had down far from her present surroundings . could see it all again , for was it not the familiar scene of her havoc sirthood ! outside was almost deserted as at this hour all who possibly could do so grew upon Eileen O'Connor . hillside , the girl wondered . The call of the outer world had come to her there , T. O'Brien . Temptation could not come at a weaker moment , and the Evil One who is Ireland ; that practice , too , went the way of the others . convenient in her new life - she had never failed in the old life at home ; there of conscience which had to be crushed down . Daily Commission was not very but after a while wariness claimed her , and the desire for a more leisurered life HE city of London sheltered under the merciless heat of a mid-day sun . a hospital ward gazed on with unseeing eyes . ' She was blissfully oblivious of it of new-mown hay was in the air , and she could hear the song of the m ment as a nurse . Instead of the endless sea of tiled roofs and smoking www wswww myory . all the heat , the noise , and the bustle of the great English capital , Would it have been better if she had never wondered from that peacef he had been content to work hard , and take whatever enjoyment came her we at , the noise , and the bustle of the great English capital , for Eileen s an avowed atheist , and an early Catholic training warned Eileen that sought the shelter of some secluded hook indoors , or a shady park into v Dr. Jack Winters came into Eileen's life , and if he were not indifferent she had been content to work hard , and take whatever enjoyment came her way , ters came into Eileen's life , and if he were not indifferent to the 050ERSON #000 #000000000000 Dr. Jack Winters came into Eileen's life , and if he were not indifferent to the re secluded hook indoors , or a shady park into which a institution and competes during the first created his first governments of it would it have been better if she had never wondered from that peaceful It was a quiet hour in the word and she had not down for a little while to 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 methody of homes-bee " mingled with the glad taste of many a singing bird . The --- Page 237 --- Peter , and on this rock I will build Mr. Church . ... And I will give unto these ness was to be the principal work of His ministers on earth . This commission He had begun , it follows that the reconciliation of singers from sin to righteous - free : we are but the channels by which it is conveyed to your souls . He is wealth . Our Lord makes the healing of the body subordinate to the cleansing The very name of Jesus indicates this consoling truth . " The- " 1-14 on Corinthians : " God . " he says . " hath reconciled us to Himself to us the Treasurer . we are but the agents that carry it , and " we bear this treasure first , and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation . ... For Christ , In the Gospel of St. Matthew Our Lord thus addresses Peter : " Thou art he confidence of the spectators , and compel them to recognize Him as the A man sink of the palsy . living on a bed . is brought to Jesus to be restored shall be bound also in Heaven , and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall Physician of the soul . He says to the palsied man : " Son , be of good heir sins . " For , if Jesus had contested himself with healing the maladies of power to forgive sins , then said He to the paralytic : : A rise , take up they much more did our Saviour value the resurrection of a soul from the grave of d go into thy house . And he arose , and departed unto his house . " beautifully and concisely expressed by the Apostle in His Epistle to the he body . He would indeed , deserve to be called our Physician , but would not to the friendship of God by releasing his soul from the handsome or is to say . God sent Christ to reconcile sinners : ' Christ sends us . ' We are ody , Our Lord , during His mortal life , raised thousands to the life of grace . of the soul . He performs a miracle palpable to the senses , that He might win is the Church was established by Jesus Christ to perpetuate the work which sin than the raising of the body from the grave of death . Hence . St. Augustine man blasphemeth . " And Jesus , knowing their thoughts said : " Why think we herefore . we are ambassadors . God , as it were , exhorting through us . " That His name Jesus , " says the Angel to Joseph , " for He shall save His people from the power given by Christ to His Apostles to forgive sins was an extra- ordinary and unprecedented prerogative , it is set forth in such clear and unmis- vintedly remarks that while the Gospel relates only three resurrections of the the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven , " and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth a secular priest who of the voice of the Spirit of God , that purified the Apostles in the Canada another occasion He extends the same power in the same forcible language : As much as our spiritual substance excels this flesh which envelous it . so hy sins are forgiven thee . " Some of the Scribes said within themselves : " This HIE principal object of Christ's mission on earth was to restore fallen man The Tribunal . in earthen vessels . " Our words' sounding in the confessional are but the feeble This is the testimony of a con- of Jerusalem . unbassaders , reconciling sinners in his name . ' Christ is the living Fountain of be loosed also in Heaven . " And to all the Apostles assembled together on raising man from the mire of sin . fessor of Iona experience in the kable terms as , to preclude any room for doubt or misconception , how art designed by a merciful God for in your hearts ! But that we may know that the Son of man on earth hath 0000 00000000 # 1907 08 of Mercy direction of souls . the nobler and more endearing title of Saviour and Redeemer . " to most powerful moral levers ever The confessional is one of the --- Page 238 --- a bs . --- Page 239 --- '30 . --- Page 240 --- who have no personal experience of the professional , but who draw on a heated to receive good counsel . The confessor' exports the penitent according to his in the confessional are directed exclusively to the patient , whose heart is open ever designed by a merciful God for raising man from the mine of sin . It has In a public discourse the priest addresses the congregation in general , and his And the impressions forced on my mind , far from being peculiar to myself . " are No other witness can testify against him . He has no court expenses to pay ; estimation , to have more weight in enabling men to judge of the moral tendencies sermons we scatter the Word of God : in the confessional we read the harvest I am persuaded that the confessional is one of the most powerful moral levers even under the penalty of death . The transgressor himself is his only accuser . words of admonition may apply to very few of his hearers . But his words spoken practives of plenty suitable to his condition . Hence missionaries are accustomed He is restored to the friendship of his Heavenly Father ; he is reinstated in said to him : " The Lord also hath taken away thy sins . ' Thou shalt not die : restitution to families and their heirs for acts of injustice of over twenty years exonerate him from making restitution as far as he can for any injustice he may In sermons , to use a military phrase , we fire at random ; in the professional we But in the tribunal of mercy the veil of absolute secrecy envelope the accused , of the sacred Tribunal than the gratuitous assertions of a thousand individuals approached the sacred Tribunal than by the crowds who have listened to their enforcing them , though the restitution need not involve the penitent's exposure therefore . had a fair opportunity of testing the value of this means of grace . It is hardly necessary to add that the absolution given to the penitent does not confessor , instead of relaxing or condoning the claims of justice , is zealous in imprisonment , according to the gravity of the offence . He is deprived of the care of souls . And the testimony of a few experienced confessors ought , in my dangerous company and other occasions of sin , or he is recommended special magination or on the pages of sensational novels for the statements they advance . May I be permitted to give the testimony of my own experience on the sanetifying influence of the Sacrament of Penance ! Since my ordination , nearly and grateful heart . spiritual wants and besetting sins . He is cautioned against the fermentation of arduous or more irksome than the work of the professional . It is no easy task have pinned before the Lord , " quicker than lightning from " Heaven does God's His only advocate is ' Christ , and the only compensation He demands is an humble message of pardon come to him as it came to David , when the Prophet Nathan severity . If the accusation is proved , the culprit is condemned to death or Witnesses against the accused are summoned from various directions . The Of all the labours that our ministry imposes upon us there are none more sermons . His sins are declared only to the minister of God who is forbidden to reveal them As soon as he contrity confesses his evil deeds , and says with David : " I standing . The Tribunal of Mercy . re weight in withdrawing people from vice than even the pulpit . In public he has no witnesses to be cited : he has no lawyer to engage to defend his cause . Christian citizenship , and his last celestial inheritance is recovered . and degradation . I have been personally more than once the agent in making half a century ago , I have been accustomed to hear confessions . I have , privileges of citizenship , and is branded with life-long infamv. 303 . re committed , and for repairing the injury he has done to his neighbour . The take a sure aim . The words of the priest go home to the heart of the penit estimate the fruits of a mission more by the number of penitents who have shared by every Catholic priest throughout the world who is charge clims of the criminal and their friends testify against him with said to him : " The Lord also hath taken away thy sins . " --- Page 241 --- the insertion of this vital fact in the memorial tablet . and_prayer ' . ' Scene of Newman's Conversion tives of the Catholic Church , " consulted with regard to this inscription , did not insist upon which reads : " John Henry Newman , Fellow of Oriel College , Vicar of St. Mary to join the Catholic Church at Littlemore : he was actually he cause of truth is best served by fidelity and accuracy ... . eservation Trust is a well-intentioned body . It is a great pity that the " represented fterwards Cardinal , used this building in the years 1842-6 as a place of retirement , Newman did not merely decide . by . Ven. Fr. Dominic on a memorable October night in 1845 . V # # # # and the Church of England were consulted about the inscription , ablet to the row was core church # celebrations last week-end , the Oxford Preservation " In a room in this row of cottages at Littlemore . " by Yen . Mr. Dominic on a memorable October night in 1845 . We have no doubt that received into the Church there , ford Preservation Trust is a well-intentioned body . It is a great pity th hn Henry Newman , Fellow of Oriel College . Vicar of St. Mary the Virai ric on a memorable October night in 1845 . We have no doubt that I 1 . Fr. Dominic on a memorable October night in 1845 . We have no says the Universe ( 25/9/36 ) . " John " a stone tablet to the row of cottages , known as " Newman's Colle # # # # afterwards Cardinal-decided to join the " Catholic Church Littlemore church centenary celebrations last week-end --- Page 242 --- St. Vincent de Paul Society , who helped me with my kit and conducted me f the daylight into another world , a world imperfectly seen in the " dim religious large well-lighted dormitory , where there were three long rows of cots , and South Africa . Besides being of interest , they will give some idea of a retreat to be , the ordeal of a retreat hen helped me to make my bed and showed me where to stow my belongings , light " where the long-drawn aisles and tretted vaults disappeared in the mv things spiritual fashion themselves that at length they may emerge full-formed ven one of the leather doors in the side of L'Halise St. Sauveur , address . He spoke of the " Silence . " ' It is the spirit and assanca of a ind then gave me some general instructions . He told me of the silence to be As a matter of fact , it was at the Marist Brothers' College . Johannesburg . observed and provided me with a printed time-table and warned me to be within calm , and pacing cloisters with head bent in meditation and so on and so forth , are one a feeling of unutterable peace and a detachment from the world . pray for us . " Then he seated himself facing us and drew his black who about to those who have so far hesitated to face , what they have so far considered subaltern . aid the Invocation to the Holy Ghost and " Our holy father St. Dominic- I'm afraid I spent the short time in meditating on the pictures that adorned the him , and hands under his white secular . " opened the Retreat with a short I remember the time , many years ago , when in Bruges , I used to push and wondered if a Spiritual Retreat would give me back the same sort of other- rious purple gloom , and even the smell of the incense and wax of past centurie nd majestic in our daily lives which they are henceforth to rule . a Retreat , these notes will be a Magnum Silentium ( I don't suppose that's the right name for an amateur observ- souvenir . For those who are still Silence by itself is negative . But the Religious Silence is the element in which things , and was courtuously received by ( I'dresume ) one of the Brothers of the After recitation of the Rosary we had tea in the Refectory , and in silence brough vestibules and along cloisters through passages , and finally upstairs Johannesburg . becoming increasingly popular in Our Spiritual Director is a Dominican Friar . He knew before the Alter and Catholic Times of South Africa " sound of the bell at the stated times , Arrived at the Retreat House in good time so as to get the hand of Ireland . To those who have made Three o'clock found us all assembled in the Chapel and the Retreat and the Retreat for men . ' Where the retreat took place , it is not essential to know . The following are " some notes taken by one who attended a week-end enclosed ne but never in a Spiritual one . I wonder what it will be like ! This Retreat hesitating , they answer the un- By courtesy of TO-MORROW this time I shall be " in Retreat . " I have been Saturday , 14th. wwwwwwwwwww businessman . Week-end enclosed Retreats are worldly feelings . " was rather reminded of my arrival at Colchester Barracks as a young vance ) began . Friday , 13th . Recalling those emotions I thought of " cloistered serenity " and Monas spoken query : " What will it be 1907 1910s from Diary like ? " 1907 08 nu spoken query : ry : " What will it be --- Page 243 --- 306 --- Page 244 --- Felt as though I have been out of the world quite a long time . The Retreat , after the humbrum of ordinary life , was an experience that refreshed and rested --- Page 245 --- 1961 # # by Pope Sixtus V in 1585 . throughout the world . 000000000000 00000000 St. Paul of the Cross , who-cultivated a very particular devotion to Our Blessed Lady , following day . The first Retreat of his Congregation , founded in 1737 upon Monte Argent The Feast of Our Lady's Presentation in the Temple , celebrated on November 21st , dmitted to the house of God , for whose sake alone did her heart beat . ' There in produced into the West in the fourteenth century . It was finally established in the Liturgy ted . Through her father , Joachim , Mary was of the royal house of David , and especial reverence for the Feast of the Presentation . It was on November 21st , 1 the Presentation of Our Blessed Lac her pious parents had promised to consecrate her childhood to the special service of God . e made his final farewell to the world , before being clothed with the Passionist habit on the pious parents had promised to consecrate her childhood to the speci emorates the entry of Mary into the Temple , where " according to tradition The angelic child joyfully ascended the steps of the Temple , for she fe ments and ornaments used in the divine service , and in singing the praits and promised to consecrate her childhood to the special service of God s named the Retreat of the Presentation ; and in later years the " first orthe , O.88. R. : Jesus Christ-His Life , His Passion , His Congregation received the same dedication . In memory of these events , the feast has ever oint the sanctuary , surrounded by her pious companions , she spent a intry of Mary into the Temple , where " according to tradition she was ed especial reverence for the Feast of the Presentation . It was on November occupied herself in meditating on the Holy Scripture , in treat of the Presentation ; and in later years the first Province of the joyfully ascended the steps of the Temple , for she felt happy in being The feast was first established in the Oriental Church about the seventh century , and beautiful days of her girlhood . She occupied herself in meditating on the Holy Scripture , in lary . surrounded by her nious companions , she spent all too quickly In memory of these events , the feast has ever soutiful days of her girlhood . She occupied herself in meditating on the Holy Scripture , --- Page 246 --- ister's success . " I bet Mary'll be coming home to get the maner " she told grey suit and a blue shirt and a brown tie . Martin was forty-seven and though twelve or thirteen years ago . It's a good while since I heard from her now . Commission had helped to build his one-storey slated cottage . ' There were four rooms , a kitchen , a pantry , and a hall . Mrs. Reid's natural , woman Martin Reed . " And the man had a good job . Maybe they're rich alrean , At the end of another fortnight , however , there came a gracious letter from I'll write to her . Her and me are the only ones of our own family that's alive When a fortnight had claimed . Mrs. Reid was as eager for the mostman's The Wittels have only one ladeen and we have eight children , " must younger and two stones heavier . She had just milked the cows and was worn ? her husband . " Sure I have the photo she sent when she got married about R. J. Bennett hre we can have a good time anyhow , riding in the motor-car and gain " trugged his shoulders , grimned a very grim and said : " You'll never hear he was getting grey . he was still a good-looking man . His wife was two years The rest of the Glasgow people tried not to appear envious and curious . But nock as if she herself was expecting a cheque for fifteen thousand . When five visitors came . Mrs. Wittel . She said she and her husband and " sorry " expected to be in to the church to attend a High Mass for a deceased person . He was wearing Five hundred's send us to sleep as happy as the kids on Christmas Eve , " When Mrs. Reid got the second letter , her husband was on the point of going declared Josephine Reid . " But I'd die sooner than I'd ask them for a pound ily eighteen when she emigrated to the U.S. thirty-four years ago . one of the lucky number who won E15,000 in one of the " Sweens . " Wittel was formerly Miss Mary Anne McCullagh , of Glasgow . " She was Expectations . Ten years ago Reid had got an additional holding of land and the Land gain't to hide it . " They would let the neighbour knows , so they would pupin in a couple of months , and she "guessed " that they would drive down her now . " It's going to be no secret ! " said Mrs. Reid , her face rushed A further short letter was received by Mrs. Reid early in August . Mrs. ras to have house and yard and garden as clean and trim as possible before the ' It's great news ! ' cried Martin . said his wife , her face flushed . YOU might remember that a Mrs. Ernest Wittel of St. Louis , U.S.A weeks had elapsed and there was no answer to her letter , Mrs. Reid's husband August . yet said she and her husband and son were sailing from New York in mid- to Glasgow . with them . ' Mrs. Martin Reid of Glasgow was delighted when she learned of her ' It's going to be no secret ! " were such bad actors that the Reichs began to give themselves airs not going to hide " it . " Oh , sure Mary. Anne'll give Josie four or five hundred . " Great " No ! " he agreed . " 05000000000 # 00000000 an old can and an old cardigan and skirt . It's great news ! " cried Mar- Martin's face became sober and solemn . " No ! " he agreed , " We're now . " No ! " he agreed . " We're tin . 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 No ! " he agreed , " We're not hey were such bad actors that the Reichs began to give then sure Mary Anne'll give Josie four or five hundred . " an old cap and an old cardieran and shirt . Mixed the cows an old old cap old he was getting grey , he was still a good-looking man . His Martin's face became sober and solemn . --- Page 247 --- with the years . ' Eileen knew that the temptation would not have troubled her suffering endured . The bonv hands resting on the countername were tail-worn , at home in Ireland : it would have been cast ruthlessly aside , but here she had tumult in he own soul at the words he had spoken . A poor creature , fallen away with pleasure . enough to satisfy any girl's heart . but it is not easy to sever the Ah. ' the old story . ' I suppose , nurse . " he rumbled on . " of the future ! " if she were to accept Dr. Winters and become his wife . ras drawing her towards this one man to whom she was united by the ties of with her for the last time before she took that final , and irrevocable step . again . " This time his even were bent on her-searchingly . An emergency case brought Nurse Rileen O'Connor back to reality and No wonder that in the hour of torment Eileen O'Connor's thoughts flew back " A priest , for God's sake , a priest , " Eileen could barely catch the feeble it up now she should say farewell too , and forever , to the home and the hillside he saw her again . elf to be ignored ! Eileen wondered if God had sent the poor human wreck to plea She was still faithful to that one duty , but now she had to ask herself " he smoke feverishly . " The same thing will happen to you if you do not go back ighed for a life of leisure . As Mrs. Jack Winters the future would be overflowing Ireland before you lose God's gift of faith . " atholic once , but the influence of this Godless country is strong . I thought at Yes , I'm Irish , " Eileen told him . " Have you been long over here ? Attendance at Mass on Sundays and holidays of obligation was the only ustification for calling herself a Catholic that now remained to Eileen O'Connor . that haunted her this evening . urgotten for the moment in the anxiety to soothe his pain . one time I would be strong enough for it , but it dragged me down . Don't let it een gradually receding towards the final renunciation . " " DRAW NEW stricken patient and gently eased his suffierinas her own mental torture w A priest was hurriedly sent for . and Eileen O'Connor return and soon two tired ever looked on into the face of the nurse at his medicine . common race and religion . Catholic ? " he questioned eagerly . " Y-Yes . " she whispered , and he noticed the hesitation in her voice . The nurse left as the priest came to the dying man's bedside , but there was about the mouth as he answered : death is mine . although I did not deserve it . ' Tell me tell me , are you still from God , had been given the grace of governance : was his solemn warning to her- He was quieter now , and happier . A little smile played about his lips when last link with the faith which has taken root in early childhood and grown strong surroundings again . There had been a street accident , and as she bent over the murmur . ' towards the abyss get you in the same war . Nurse . " he pleaded . " Go back to the hc " You're Irish , little girl . " he cried . " I can see it in your blue in time . Ah. thank God , a priest at last . " God , why can't we be content in our own land ? " Go back to the holy hills of " You're a Catholic ! " she asked eagerly , and there was a ficker of a smile The man was well past middle life . " and the features " bore t A priest was hurriedly sent for . and Eileen O'Connor returned to her patient As soon as the priest was gone she went back to the bedside again . Some God has been good to me . little girl . " he said . " and the grace of a You're Irish , little girl . " he cried . " I can see it in I was once , Nurse , and I want to die a Catholic , too . " join to old familiar scenes . There the faith was strong , and if she were t e temptation was a terrible one to a girl who was already tired of toil and Why can't we be content in our own land ? " " " 3i . ong enough to forget God . Go back girl , on back before it is too lots " get you in the same way , ' Nurse , ' he pleaded . " The nurse left as the priest came to the dying man's bedside , b n gradually reading towards the final renunciation . last link with the faith which has taken root in early child to ' Lone enough to forget God . Go back , girl , go back before As soon as the priest was gone she went back to the bedside again . Sometri --- Page 248 --- 310 . --- Page 249 --- Great expectations . --- Page 250 --- Yes ! " he said . " there was an old priest that was very kind to her " most important , but it has not helped us much at the moment . " Yes , and no . " replied Drake . " I feel convinced in my own mind that Yes , his reverence is in . If you would kindly step inside . ' but there will be , I hope , a great deal of trouble for someone else . ' long slip of paper . He handed it to the manager and left the room " We want to know if a cheque for a thousand pounds has been cashed " We don't seem much further now . " said the doctor . " Not " very long before . " there was nothing unusual about it . When they knocked , a middle-aged housekeeper answered the CHAPTER XI . On the Trail . " It seems quite in order , " said the manager . The manager put his hand to the telephone . The priest looked surprised . looked anxious . of the deceased ? ' Ladyslipper Serial Story . door opened . Immediately the men bent over the paper . It was a cheque made out to He turned to the manager . the child know of anyone else ? " could make that woman speak . ' There seemed no one else with Mrs. Day . Did the doorway was young and his hair black . Will you please keen it carefully yourself ? " he requested . " It is evidently They waited in a small , dreamy sitting-room , and after a few minutes the I don't expect that there will be any for you , " answered the detective , There was a strained silence while the three men waited , and the manager Ah ! " said the detective . " which is the way to the presbytery I wonder ! May I ask if you are relations . " It does . " admitted Drake . He turned it over and " held it to the light , hat Nan had described him as white-haired and old . The priest standing in and he drew forward a couple of WHEN Drake handed in his card at the bank he was promptly shown answered West . " But - ' As Doctor West's eyes fell on the priest his heart sank . He was positive The doctor thought for a minute . We are very sorry to trouble you . ' If it has , I will tell them to bring it , ' he said . Oh ! quite when I saw her , " he said , decidedly . D. M. Anderson There was a sudden sneeze from Drake . As he stood on the pavement with West he looked troubled . " And did she seem to have the full use of her senses ? " straight-backed , horse-hair covered chairs . But won't you sit down ? ' Did run see her shortly before she died , Father ? " interposed the detective , into the manager's private office . Mrs. Dav's death ! Mr. Mark Reynolds " and signed in very shaky writing , " Sylvia D from the late Mrs. Day's account " " Had the detective hut we would be very much obliged if you could give us any particulars of " Good-morning ! Good-morning ! Certainly ! ed . horse-hair covered chairs . he said , in a pleasant voice . spoke the door-opened and a bank clerk entered , in his hand was a replied the doctor . Mrs. Dav was either frightened or compelled to write that chienne . If only we could give us any particulars of but we would be 1 ' It has , I will tell them to bring it , ' he said . " ' I hope that there is no trouble - " he began , hesitatingly . There was a strained silence while the three men , food-morning ! " replied the doctor . --- Page 251 --- 313 . --- Page 252 --- 314 . --- Page 253 --- correspondence . and saying : " I think that just suits you " ; and naturally I felt quite flattened . The complexion of milk and roses : a sweet companion . Just to-day I came across a in bed . When she did not go to see him for a long time , he got anxious and Feast of the Assumption , 1936 . M. J. Keogh . Iru Robert Johnston is still alive and able to sit out in his garden . He is 97. an appeal for Africa . fe to her parents . There was one brother , James , a solicitor , who died some years ago " Mr. Archibald MacKinnon , the Campbelltown-born artist , who nearly 50 her girl friends when she had written some poems : " Now girls , listen to this . " and remember well even now , years after Anna's death-going to see her , as she lay in " In " Glencoe . " Antrim Road , Belfast-referred to by M. N 8th September , 1936 . Laggie's death was very tragic . Mrs. Johnston was dead many years before . Her father Assuming you of our prayers and those of our children . scareedy a dozen volumes in it . Could one of your readers possibly send us the Life of Gabriel . Passionist , by Mr. Camillus , C.P. and the Passion Flower " The cave picture on Davear Island , at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch , Kint over 80 years of age . ( From The Times , Monday , May 14th , 1934 ) . a habit of caressing . In fact he is exactly like pictures one sees of Moses . He should discovery in 1887 a supernatural origin was ascribed to the picture . Mr. MacK above subject in the October issue of The Cross . ethna carbery . adjourned to the drawing-room for music . " and in the September number of The Cross an article on the gifted poetess , who was sembled in Anna Johnston's bowdoir , a dainty room , planned by herself ; " Ethnic Varbery had her father's brains and her mother's poetry . Often she would say The Rock Painting of Cave Davaar . care gave rise to the belief that the neighbourhood was haunted . ' For a period after its fast when she expired . Some time before she had been in a nursing home , suffering from Belfast . shire , is to be restored . return to his native town to undertake the renovation of the picture . " No one had seen the SR. M. Dolores , O.S.F. . Dear Rev. Father , Palissa , Convent of Our Lady of Africa , Yours gratefully in Xte . 0004000000 #000000000000 C.P. , or other suitable volumes . Deus det nobis sum pacem , of diseases , and expect us to cure them immediately , although we have yet no hospital . We Mrs. Johnston was a Donegal woman . In the poetess's own words : " My mother Dear Rev. Father . Uganda B.E.A. isters have never been before . ' Crowds of people come daily to us , suffering from all kinds 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 say , I prize . picture of the Crucifixion on the wall of the cave , has been invited by the Town other-of-Pearl Carl-case she gave me before her marriage ; and a letter , Mhalf P.O. salvation of souls . We have very few school books , and as for our Convent library , " In appearance he is tall , with a clever , keen face and long snow-white beard . not hearing so well or seeing so well as of yore . His brain is v ie in the house . She brought up his breakfast , as he , not feeling blood of Donegal . " From that parent she evidently inherited A correspondent kindly made to the following clipping with reference to an article on the nd of mine . it struck me that a few more details would intere to investigate . Alas , the unselfish heart had ceased to beat . She had been taking her gatherings . The usual group were mostly either Jews , processes in museums . so fascinating listening to his tales of long ago . ostanzas of romance and patriotism . She was tall , like her f heart trouble . alled the Patriarch . ' In his home he is the ' kernel of Irish hospitality , and loves to ere treated to stancas of romance and patriotism . She was tall , like her father , and Donegal . isumed to the decision # Was , the unselfish heart had ceased to beat . ' She had been tal rels on the generosity of our kind benefactors to help us in this great work for the discovery in 1887 a supernatural origin was ascribed to the picture . 1 so fascinating listening to his tales of long 820 . " face and long snow-white bean at work in the cave at the time , and stories of a light glimmering from the mouth Lady of Africa , at illness ; I remember her catching and holding my hand while she recited yards of verse . daughter's friends . daughter , Maggie , felt her sister's death acutely . She was a most unselfish soul , " it struck me that a few more details would interest the pub ember her catching and holding my hand while she recited ya ains a little of not hearing so well or seeing so well as of you . His brain is wonderful " Maggie's death was very tragic . ' Mrs. Johnston was dead many years before . ' Her rwell even now , years after Anna's death going to see her , assembled in Anna Johnston's boudoir , adainty room , planned by herself : and later gie , felt her sister's death acutely . She was a most unselfish's boye subject in the October issue of The Cross # --- Page 254 --- Fr. Kenneth . C.P. the pilgrims left Highgate ing novinces to profession : Confrater Dermot officiated at the ceremony , the newly About eighty pilgrims from Highgate took V. Rev. Fr. Brendan , C.P. , Provincial : raised to the priesthood recently . Most Rev. the clergy present for the occasion were : kirk : V. Rev. " Fr. Arthur. C.P. , Rector of Fergus ( Loughrey ) , O.P. , Lurgan . The Power ) , C.P. Waterford : and Confrater Wilson ) , C.P. Darwen , and Rev. Fr. C.P. , Master of Novices , received the follow- Lordship was on his way to Rome for his Apostolic of Yuanling , paid a brief visit to Mount Argus . Dublin , last month . His in Spain ; and ( 3 ) the Holy Father's inten- Rev. Fr. Benignus . O.P. ( Sutton ) , and Mary's College , Blackburn : Mr. Mason . Athanasius ( Thomas ) . O.P. Sutton . Amongest in three motor-coaches : and on arrival at Retreat . Enniskillen , V. Rev. Fr. Michael , Dr. Downey . Archbishop of Liverpool , The parents of this distinguished Passionist Passionists of St. Joseph's Province were ordained being Rev. Fr. Bonaventure newly-professed students have arrived at V. Rev. Fr. Joseph. C.P. Rector of Orms- given . During the return journey to London . Walsingham , walked in procession to the Thatto Heath : Fr. Daly , Holy Cross : es and Pierre's ad limina visit , and seized the opportunity members of the community from Sutton Mr. Adamson : V. Rev. Fr. McGrath , P.P. , England ; ( 2 ) peace of the world , especially At St. Anne's Retreat . Sutton , two luthbert O'Gara. C.P. Vicar-Avostolic of part in the first Passionist Pilgrimage to the upon the fruit and effects of the Sacrament . Rt. Rev. Mr. O'Gara. O.P. Vicar- On September 20th. at St. Gabriel's Pilgrimage to Walsingham . Rev. Fr. Gabriel . C.P. Rector. and Rev. famous Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham to pay a visit to the land of his ancestors . Darwen : V. Rev. Fr. Fox. President . St. Mount Argus , Dublin , to commence their Visit of Passionist Bishop . sutton : Rev. Fr. Vivian , C.P. ( Dublin ) : Bishop hail from Kilmovee , Ballaghaderreen the rosary was recited for the intentions of by Mr. Gabriel , after which Benedict was " Slipper Chapel . " A sermon was preached Ordinations at Sutton . and also delivered an inspiring discourse . quanting . China . " Mr. " O'Gara administered and other English Retreats . ' the Sacrament of Confirmation last month last month . Under the leadership of V. to a number of parishioners at St. Joseph's , the pilgrimage , viz. ( I ) the conversion of ecclesiastical studies . Profession of Novices . Ireland . tions . 000000000000 --- Page 255 --- redemption and the Incarnation of the Son of God . Who offered up His life for sins of Easter season . The faithful who discovered of discretion should receive the Holy present , and future ; all things , both actual foreknowledge did not necessitate Adam's sin . insists that God did not know , because if He any more than my knowledge that the sun they would be tempted and miserably fall . Catholics are free in this matter to hold and possible . Consequently . ' He knew that all the faithful having reached the age tismal name is " Raphael . " and his name in But the fall brought about the promise of Eucharist at least once a year during the Adam and all mankind . Thus , God drew speaking ) that Adam would fall . But God's knew . Adam could not have done otherwise . religion is " Eugenio . " Having been pro- omniscient . He knows all things-past . moted to the hierarchy he now follows the procure uniformity of practice by prescribing that the earth has been in existence more than just as those who were guilty of omission Adam did not sit because God knew that will rise to-morrow will cause it to rise . in this grave matter after the Council . beforehand ( to use our imperfect manner of good out of evil . He showed his power and love in creating and " His exceeding any opinion which seems probable , provided because He knows all things . whose picture is given in the September the laws which held them in their respective readers' queries . indicates lack of knowledge . But God is Age of the world . He would , but God knew that he would sit Answers to our Please answer this difficulty . " " Worried ' they believe as a revealed truth that the ten thousand years ? " " Student " ( Dublin ) . earth was created from nothing , in time , would happen beforehand ? A friend of mine Adam and Eve even though He knew that Does the Catholic Church allow us to believe What is the name of the Passionist Bishop dioceses had to repent of their violation . The fall of Adam . great mercy in redeeming . God can " never be surprised . Surprise " Cross " ? Under the picture he is called Eugenio " whilst in the text he is called For His own wise purpose God created the temptation of Satan . or did He know what Raphael " - " Reader " ( Dublin ) . and by God . Was God surprised when Adam yielded to Sorry , our mistake . The Bishop's ban- usual custom and uses both names . (000 Heath ) . our mistake . d knowledge . " -Ps. cxviii . 66 . nowledge . " - Ps. cxviii , 66 . x : --- Page 256 --- young man , who succeeded in penetrating eller . Now what is a just price ? Moralists . in regard to the same article . Therefore one third by a private agreement . such as happens retail stores sell the same article at higher night of horrible agony . " He died at eight care of this matter pretty well . If they can another , just as he may undersell him , get the same pair of shoes cheaper in one without injuring commutative justice ; pro- merchant can sell at a higher price than contract of buying and selling . Bv virtue " Calvin , ending his life in despair , died of in regard to articles which have only a small listinguish three kinds of just prices ; the nust be just , both to the buyer and the breathed his last on May 27 , ' 1564 , after a because it bore traces of a desperate struggle the death chamber of Calvin , testified : rice . It is clear that the price agreed on vided of course , the price charged corres - ver an article to the buyer for a certain common estimation . Thus it is that some store than in another they will make a path prices than others . This cannot be called degrees : lowest , medium . " and highest-all question regards the second kind of price . rices possible for my goods , or is it sinful unjust , even though there were no added to the first door . Therefore , if " getting the reasons for a higher price , such as heavier same day . Many rumours spread through f that contract the seller agrees to hand in the morning and was buried at two the Is it true that I am entitled to get the best science for the public good : the second by sonds with the value of the article in the best prices possible " means getting the was claimed that his body was hastily buried of Calvin were hidden and mysterious . He Moralists in answering your question further egal , the common , and the conventional . restricted sale , such as works of art . Your rent , etc . As a rule the community takes Death of John Calvin . accursed reprobates , having been first for- and of a premature decomposition . A the common estimation of men ; and the distinguish the common price into three violating justice by asking for it . " But to facts and where I can find full details ? - This question concerns the bi-lateral getting the best prices . death of Calvin . Can you tell me some of the charge more than the proper price of same ? exceed that amount is unlawful . a most shameful and disgusting disease . The first is established by law , such as R.K. " ( Glasgow ) . which God has threatened to rebellious and highest degree of a just price , you are not water rates , and must be followed in con- The circumstances surrounding the death Geneva about the manner of his death . It tured in the most exculating manner , and I have read somewhere an account of the " A Dublin Shopkeeper . " --- Page 257 --- digging through one of the subterranean ages of the Church . when she was only a still , such a man may dismiss religion as her real name . Her story began like this : In'1802 , the ancient catacomb of St. Pris- sand which had fallen . and the workmen in there is the danger of being swayed by every evil wind that blows , till he is caught in the cilla , at Rome , was being cleared of the house being only for certain people and certain Eternity , " writes the author of this book . discoverers just called her " darling " or these an inscription written in bright red for it is a book of wonders . Every page has of her life , although the learned men tell us beloved child . Her name might have been Mary or Cecilia or Agatha or anything else . the inscription was just what any father and the tomb , have worked miracle after miracle , deep to the average man , as to be utterly that she suffered martydom in the early tempest and finally shipwrecked " and left is told by Cecily Hallack in this little book with three terra-cotta tiles . On cleaning mother would order for the tombstone of a paint was revealed . which read Pass term of 143 pages . Don't think it is dry reading . in his foreword , " seem so complex and so simple . fascinating kind of war , in fact , just If his faith is not strong and virile , then imbelief . " The truths of Life . Death and as Philomena . a thirteen-year-old . would Philomena , and this is the name by which story is no ordinary story . We know nothing child of thirteen . We do not even know she is known still . But , however little was Wonder Worker . Cecily Hallack . " Dub- came to her present shrine at Mugnano , in known about her until 1802 , since then , the beyond human comprehension . Or worse relics of this little girl , which were found in him . Ignorance is the handmaid of vice . filumena . " Peace be to you , darling . " So desolate on the shores of atheism and which have astonished the world . ' How she tunnels came across a small tomb closed fails completely in grasping the simplicity , but it was impossible to find out . so her like it to be told . Every lover of St. Philo- its own miracle , and the story is told in a minds . " " In his haphazard efforts to strengthen the reasons " for his Faith " he lin : The Antonian Press . ' Pp. ' 143 . Every Catholic is bound to be able to of the Cure of Ars and Pauline Marie Jaticot . Philomena is no ordinary Saint " and her SAINT PHILOMENA : Virgin Martyr and O.S.P. London : Herder & " Co. Pip. you see . Philomena means " Darling . " and Italy , and became the friend and confidant give a reason for the faith that is within 208 . 2s. 6d. . mena should read this book . BELIEVE . Rev. Wilfred G. Hurley , --- Page 258 --- hesitating girl the depth of the abyss over which she was hovering , and Eileen to do what was right . ' Then she would go back once more to the hills of home . would explain how impossible it was for a Catholic to marry an unbeliever . It During the night she had firmly made her resolution . A note to Jack Winters Our Lady of Solitude the last breath had left his body . ' Are he had gone , the battle in the girl's longer tried to shut out the pleading in that voice which had called to her before Next morning in the little church Eileen O'Connor remained kneeling long fter Mass was over . She had come to offer a heartfelt Thanksgiving to her Long after the struggle was over and the weary soul had gone forth to meet was fought - and won . ts Judge , his words remained , to burn into the girl's brain . Somehow , she no Then slowly through the festive town they go , heavenly Father who had aided her in her hour of need . He had shown the She holds Him close . her well-heloved Son , never to leave them nor her heritage of Faith again . Though still for anguish past her eyes are dim . But she , His Mother , sits apart , alone . As davidreak conquers night . by her He stands , Blend them all night while " darkness wears away . in the Catholic News ( Johannesburg ) . Her heart can scarce its bliss contain . The Ancient Law's last Sabbath Day . The splendid scars of that stern strife remain . So run the heavy hours in chief retreat , Life's tide strong pulsing through each vein . Eager once more to earn their hurried Lord . To share they joy as we have shared thy pain . 000000000000000 00000000 sad-eyed . the men debate on homes down cast , But Mary , who has kept His every word Mary , O plead for us when life is done . Longing to see the Sabbath day o'er past , Knows that His Resurrection hour is come . All healed and glorious though in feet , and Hands Cleansed and anointed every wound and weak . She knows all pain is past . the victory won , It eve the women buy their spices sweet . Death's fetters have no hold on Him , The holy women make their man , Where ritual candles star the gloom . Last night . He too sat in the Upper Room . That when three days are shed . she'll greet her Son , At dawn they hasten to His tomb That for men's sake . He hung there crucified . huddered at the thought of her terrible nearness to ruin . From her nierned heart from love and or attitude , Close wrapped from them-niermed Head to Heel They sealed the rock-hewn tomb and left Him-there , She knows He laid his life down as He would E.M.P. In cool fresh linen ; by their loving care THE CROSS . 32 . red at the thought of her terrible nearness to ruin . To hide their broken hearts and tears in Like blood and water from His side . Peace reigned in the soul of Eileen O'Connor once a would not be easy to put him out of her life . but God was heavenly Father who had aided her in her hour of need . He would not be easy to put him out of her life , but God would give her strength would not be easy to put him out of her life , but God would give her strength --- Page 259 --- O'Higgins , 68' Upper O'Connell Street , Dublin . poem on " every calendar . Christmas Cards and Calendar's 000000000000 #000000000000 There are nine lovely little calendars at sixpence each and eleven large calendars at one rds , calendars and mottoes will be on sale at all stationers . nge than ever of original Irish-made cards and calendars , all printed in bewitching colours This year , ' for the first time . Brian O'Higgins has issued six very beautiful wall For the coming Christmas and New Year season Brian O'Higgins has published a bigger on of one card and one calendar and one motto from each of the semi which are marvellous value at one penny each and which will , it is hoped , be seen many a Christmas fireside . Some of the calendars , like the cards , are of a religious character rely be appreciated by Irish people all over the world who are fortunate enough to get them . undred designs in all . Some are specially meant for sending to exiles far away and they will I are marvellous value at one penny each and which will . it is hoped . I are in huge quantities from England every year . The cards issued by A sample selection of one card and one calendar and one motto from 15 in all , will be sent to any address for 3s . 6d . The entire lot ( Over 130 ) will be sent for 35s . An illustrated Price List free on application to : and hall and school throughout the country . ' They excel anything of t and for been published in this country . and each has an appropriate verse I all bearing wish verses that are in keeping with the great Festival of in price from one penny to sixpence each , and there are about one ig each , including one of a humorous nature which will evoke hearty ling one of a humorous nature which will evoke hearty laughter arom we in pleasing contrast with the pagan and very often vulgar greetings to be found on the 1 verses that are in keeping with the great Festival of the Nativity , an red designs in all . Some are specially meant for sending to exiles far away lover 130 ) will be sent for 35s . An illustrated Price List free ( all . Some are specially meant for sending to exiles far away and they will table as greetings or gifts to priests or nuns or brothers . ' There is a greatir home and hall and school throughout the country . ' I this Oards imported in huge quantities from England every year . The lous value at one penny each and which will , it is hoped , be seen in a Liggins range in price from one penny to sixpence each , and there are a Christmas fireside . Some of the calendars , like the cards , are of a rel st with the pagan and very often nuclear erectings to be found on the shed in this country , and each has an appropriate verse by Brian O'Higgins . --- Page 260 --- During this month let us not forget the poor our unselfish appeals to " God on their behalf the mist and drabness of the swiftly-darkening laden and beaming gladly , the postman members come troops in in joyful array . worthy to appear before the eyes of God . never go unrewarded . scholars , the dimensions of my most bag have of the Holy Souls , and our thoughts begin to year is fast approaching to its close . The a refreshing dew to their parched spirits , and swelled out of the usual proportion . Heavily for all souls must be purified before they are hurried up to my den and whistled joyously Co. Kildare , and from the Brigidine Convent , of Purgatory . Few escape the chastening fires reminds us that it is November , the month papers , and best of all , a great host of new glory , with the wind meaning sadly through From the Cross and Passion College , Kilcutten , withered heaps on the roadway and in the field dykes , indicate that the Peggy Main march in Teresa McAuliffe , ones who are perchance suffering in the flames THE gold and brown leaves lying in little Una Brogan and Laura Murphy . Under evenings with their peculiar melancholy , Teresa Gillan , Patsy Rodgers , Connie ; McGuigan and Marie Fitzpatrick . Under Evelyn Partridge , Veronica Partridge , munions . The prayers of the faithful are as With the evening of the schools and the return to work of my young friends and we think with infinite tenderness of our loved my post bag . gone , and the bare branches , forlorn of their letters , what a mountain of competition at the thought of all the good things he Mountain , come a mighty crowd . Headed Eileen TRAINOR ( an industrious little worker ) " souls in our prayers , Masses and Holy Com- dwell on the things of the other world , while verdure and grandeur of other days have carried to Francis . What a splendid pile of by Vivienne Turley come Nancy McKine --- Page 261 --- the depths of true happiness and divine grace . letter , too , and is so happy because of her intrue of meeting . Br. Leo. Like all the indless success . Use your voice often in the mates in the Guild , and help to spread devo- furtherance of His glory and you shall sense rad such a splendid time , and had the good mountain in " Co. Antrim could be seen in the ness that attended it . Pat , I am glad you Nathy's College . ' Ballaghaderreen . comes month . Have you any good joke for The he bogland breezes of the West . His essay the fun you both enjoyed together ? I shall be watching out for that composition next Breda . Joe MoSHORTALL , and do won " miss resign from the Guild . Surely Breda you friend . Brenda Mo'Shorrall again . She is so The visibility was remarkably good , and a distance . " Surely a wonderful view . Eleanor . one of our best members . She writes an it promises to be better than ever this year . Loch Katrine , from which Glasgow receives you can write , Teresa Keane . You well A warm welcome to your little sister . Vero- DARAN NEDHAM , with a request for member- is fine . Our old friend . Par Parma sends a Why not interest some of your new school - success in our competitions . ' Don't forget to Cross Annual ? ' It will soon be on sale , and harming , cheery letter , telling of his sister years before you to enter for the competitions . they may be published in St. Gabriel's Guild . constantly and takes such a keen interest in had a magnificent view from the ton and felt number and carry off many a prize from our deserved the prize . and I hope you will tion to St. Gabriel ? Are you'll only for for Francis and the Guild members . It was Nora's profession , and all the joy and happen- What a truly readable and pleasant letter its water supply . looked very small . " and a isit Mount Argus this time , Dorothy , and be as if I were standing on the top of the world . Palmers , you are on the right track . Con- treasury of books . Eleanor Dargan is truly river looked like a ribbon lying on the ground . I hope she will not stay away so long again . gratulations . At the last moment , PAULINE all our doings . Eleanor has been having some sure to say a prayer at the grave of Fr. Charles NICAKEANE , who I trust will be a faithful ship . Need I say that he is as welcome as busy studying she fears she may have to We all cry out in protest . There are many Bernadette Rodgers for her little note . If essays and stories come up to the standard frequently compete in our competitions . a very pleasant surprise to hear from our little . and one to be long remembered . ' From St. ' Torrey comes smoking at our door . She jages in the Annual . Many thanks to old Kildare . God bless your future with pleasant , autumn holidays . " I climbed Ben Teresa expects to be broadcasting this month . 00 , has been out working , and has brought cannot be contemplating such drastic action . Lomond , which is 3.192 ft. " she says . " I We must all " listen-in " to her singing , from THE CROSS . cross . --- Page 262 --- Nihil Obstat . almanac . Passionist Archiep . Dukkinen . Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , December --- Page 263 --- 0 0 --- Page 264 --- oubled world was the gift of peace - " and on ear't able joy and happiness so vividly apprehended and s nd confined : it seeks to communicate itself to others e peace is especially characteristic of the Christina lic host over the hills of Bethlehem , bore a reminds e of Christmas . --- Page 265 --- it is hardly possible that the Passionists escaped uniscathed . From Valencia some Basque Nationalist volunteers , who persuaded the Reds to desist . The or from Barcelona ; and where so many priests and religious have been massacred the monastery and to expel the religious . But the Mr. Rector called to his aid that Germany , " Italy and Portugal will immediately extend full diplomatic recog- a leading part in the dispositions for the defence of Madrid . Possibly , it was a mark one of the decisive steps towards final victory . It is generally rumoured of the Soviet , was actually present at meetings of the Spanish Cabinet , and took We have yet to find any adequate explanation by Left-wing nations for a fact France , and to the best of his knowledge , all the members of the community fed to Valencia , accompanied by Rosenberg , the Soviet Ambas . t Irun are safe , though dispersed . There is still , alas , no news from Madrid ending the ultimate decision of the war . And even when active hostilities have lo so ; and France and Britain will probably refrain from any immediate action , sador . who has played a sinister role throughout recent months . iation to the Franco Government . The Soviet Union will , of course refuse to Editorial Notes . bandon their home . " Fr. John Joseph succeeded in crossing the frontier into capture of Madrid by the Patriot forces , which seems to be inevitable at the of seeking shelter from a bombing-raid , entered the monastery and took complete comes word that the religious succeeded in escaping from the fury of the Reds , paralleled in diplomatic usage , namely that Rosenberg , alleged representative 8 . Felicisimo gives some interesting particulars regarding events at Trun . Although the majority of experienced political observers opined that President and made their way through the town dressed in secular clothes . ' The Passionist resnite was only temporary . A few days later , a group of Reds , under pretext Five months of fierce warfare have brought the Patriot Armies to the Franco's men has tightened day by day around the capital , until when a woman Communist stationed herself at the doors of the Everything remained normal at the Retreat until July 25th . Our Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas eased , the question of Basque autonomy and the fate of the Generalidad of its fate seems to be sealed . The so-called " Government " has gesture of " democratic government " if so , we fail to understand it . The Catalonia will remain to be solved . of our brethren . A song letter from Mr. John Joseph , C.P. Editor of our Spanish periodical . s closed up . ' May we ask our readers to continue their prayers for the safety Far from diminishing in intensity , the struggle in Spain continues with unabated erson to cross the threshold . She was soon joined by some omrades , and to avoid bloodshed , the " Fr. Rector decided to eates of Madrid . Inexorably the ring of steel forged by General rch. Emboldened by this victory , the Communists sought to invade to All Our Readers , Promoters and Subscribers in Spain . Roosevelt would emerge successful from the recent Presidential Election , few Brethren . Download as PDFPrintable version ent of writing these lines , does not mean the end of the war . But it does possession . There was only one course left for the religious and that was to Suffers . church with a gun in her hand , threatening to shoot the first Spain . Our Vuns of Deusto , near Bilbao , are also believed to be safe , although still . violence . Download as PDFPrintable version was only one course left for the religious and that was to # In particular that the possibility # --- Page 266 --- Sister Adelaide , eighty-four , Sister Joseph and Sister John , Never again to go down stairs ; Cometh the night with the battle won . Life has been lived and life is done , Waiting the call of the Heavenly Groom ; So runs the litany on and on ; Nuns with crutches and nuns with canes , But manages to pray somehow ; Palsied , able to walk no more ; Dying , but does not seem to mind ; Nuns on pride-dieus and nuns in chair Nuns bent over with aches and pains . Sister Sylvia , simple now , Prisoners in the upper room Waiting the Bridegroom patiently : Sister Peter , whose eyes are blind . Old nuns in the chapel gallery pains , chairs , vin . editorial notes . --- Page 267 --- 1940s ago # --- Page 268 --- of the Church are cleaned by Rantism within a few days of birth - others not Baptist was cleaned in His Mother's womb : those who are born into the fold future"dignity to which she was destined and in virtue of her Son's Sacred nature . Who isfulness of being , so one may wonder whether Mary also is here of evil ; never , for a single instant was Mary ranged with the enemies of God . msported and unstained by the inherited curse of his descendants . She like did for others later . The effect , the infusion of grace , may be the same . But Passion , God prevented the normal course and never allowed the least stain to true descendant of Adam , and she should , ' save for the singular grace and manifesting the glorious privilege which is the root of the other " great things ' features . For , she was never under the stain of sin , never under the thraldom rest is merely one of time . as if God only did for her in the beginning what He It places Mary in a position never shared , never to be shared by another of God's True , it was no merit of hers , but a mercy of God-nevertheless the effect is sion of hidden deaths of meaning . It is. indeed , reminiscent of the words with the Cross . But she alone was by the mercy of God and in view of the merits of of Pius IX ( Ineffabilis Deus. Dec. 8th. 1854 ) : am Who am . " And just as in this expressive phrase . God almost gives a defini- tion of Himself , declaring His very essence to be He Who alone exists by His spex of her privileges , the definition of her position in the Divine Plan . But the rest could claim no examination : she like the rest needed the Redemption of her body and in that very instant is found endowed with grace . " She co thirst , preserved from all contamination with evil . " Thou art all fair , my Rev. Father Philip , C.P. from all stain of original sin . " Lourdes , announcing thus that the Conception . What is the secret of this identification ? privilege of God , have contracted the stain of original sin . But in view of the the first jewel in her crown of is not the Immaculate Conception the base of her gloves , the foundation upon tion " said Mary to Bernadette of last defined of her privileges is until adult age . But one cannot say that the difference between Mary and the n view of the merits of Jesus Christ , the Saviour of the human race , was preserved irst instant of her conception , by a singular privilege and grace granted by God , The Catholic Doctrine of the Immaculate Convention is found in the definition beloved , and there is no spot in thee . ' the same . orth as the morning rising , fair as the moon , bright as the sun " Mary begotten in human fashion , by her parents Joachim and Anne , was Immaculate e saved , receive of His ' Fulness-some early , some late in life . St. Mary is not alone in participating in the Redemption of her Son . All who It is a singular privilege . ' She alone of all the children of Adam's the abstract noun commanding instant attention . It gives the impres- " I am the Immaculate Concep- high God has done for her . She is the Mother of the Redeemer . ' That is uch the soul of Mary . The soul of Mary newly created by God , is infused into WYITH these words . Our Lady made herself known to Berniadette of Lourdes Mary which is raised the Tower of David ? She identifies herself with her 00000000 ... # 00000000 which God revealed Himself to Moses from the fire of the burning bush : graces . 1961 62.0006,000 # e mode of Mary's sanctification has no parallel and no example . it is unique . The phrase is strangely worded . " I am the Immaculate " Convention . " The phrase is strangely worded , I am the Immaculate' Conception . " 1940s # nu . apex of her privileges , the definition of her position in the Divine Plan , But Thou art all fair , my --- Page 269 --- irst glad tidings of Redemption , Mary and Jesus are associated in opposition at which He merited in strict justice and by right of His Divine Personality t her perfect union with Him is married , for sin she could not share with Him . Her superintendent sanctity and her ineffable union with Christ-these are the It is clearly significant then . " that in the " Proto-evangelium of Genesis , the reasure of grace is full and she is made the fitting mother of her Son . Without His Sacrifice , even though the sword of sorrow was piercing her soul . As no and at the appointed time present Him for the sacrifice ( Of . Pius X , Ad Diem taunts would draw . Him down from the Cross , neither from it , even if it were February 2nd . ' 1904 ) . When the hour of the powers of darkness came and the immolating so far as He belonged to her . The Divine Victim to placate the justice ill say : " Far be this from thee . " It is hers to tend and nourish the she enters into His life-work . Peter , His Apostle , but not Mary His Mother , ill signed . Eve playing her beliefful role in the virtual tragedy . In Christ we fierine her son , even as He offers Himself , abdicating her mother's rights , nor prejudicial to the completeness of Redemption by Christ alone . " There Conception . By this privilege the dominion of Satan has no part in her , her is one God and one mediator of God and men - the man Christ Jesus ( I Tim. because " He willed it . " His Passion was her Co-Passion . Mary , the ii , 5 ) . " There is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must f God . ICF. Benedict XV Inter Salalicia . March 22nd. 1918 ) . was in Adam's sin only : yet God in His Providence has ordained that Mary whereby she merited with a merit of fitness ( de congruo , as it is technically Ever , partner of the Second Adam in repairing the evil of the Fall . In Adam we This exalted position of Our Lady , it must be insisted , is in no way necessary of Providence it was only at her first that the Word was made flesh ; it was she in her power , would the broken-hearted Mother assist Him . " He was offered of Jesus , hearing in her soul the sorrows He carried in His Flesh . The Immaculate Son , there is to be a complete communion of sorrow and purpose between Mary she conceives Him in her womb and gives Him birth , and then the perfect mother , e saved " ( Acts in , 12 ) . Mary's place is secondary and subordinate , in no he New . Adam . In the Blood of Christ only are we saved , even as the curse v His Blood . Nevertheless it is a real sharing of His Passion . ' a Ch-Passion basis of her co-oneration in Redemption . Destined by God to suffer with her From the earliest ages of the Church . Mary has been recognized as the Second that one day He must be about His Father's business ; and when that day came , who presented Him in the Temple for " the resurrection and fall of " many " woman and thr seed and her seed : and she shall crush thy head and thou shalt conflict razed and Christ vanquished the hordes of evil , Mary stood by the Cross needs exist : between Mary and evil it is accomplished by the Immaculate cond Adam in His obedience " unto the death of the Cross . " Sacrifice . The Second and perfect Eve , Mary's heart and will was with the it was she , who throughout thirty-three years kept in her heart the knowledge are all saved . the greater Eve bearing a peerless part in the Redemptive work of to the servant and in its conquest . " I shall put enmities between thee and the position in the Divine Plan of the Incarnation and Redemption . were subjects of His foe . Spotless in holiness , free from all evil , she alone could This unique privilege has very real consequences on Our Blessed Lady's adding to the store of Christ's merits , and itself an effect of the grave merited lie in wait for her heel " ( Gen. iii , 15 ) . Between Christ and evil en mother , the valiant woman was at one with Him even in the extremity of His she who stood at the foot of the Cross , at perfect oneness with Him in I join with Christ in His Sacrifice , should stand at the foot of the Cross THE CROSS . and Christ , reaching its climax on Calvary . By the power of the Holy Ghos she draws near to Him to share His Passion . None other night , for all but she 328 February 2nd 1964 . When the hour of the powers of darkness came 1 1/ and 1/ His Sacrifice , even though the sword of sorrow was piercing her soul . As no she conceives Him in her womb and gives Him birth , and then the perfect mother t is clearly significant than that in the Proto evangelism of Genesis , the --- Page 270 --- 329 --- Page 271 --- Dr. Convent of Merv. Rathangan , Co. Kildare Do . ' Sisters of Charity , Tramore , Co. Waterford Passionist Missions and Retreats . Johnstown , Navan , Co. Heath . Do . Little Strand Street , Dublin ( Irish province ) . Children , Convention of Mercy , Westport , Co. Mayo addressed to : V. Her . Fr. Provincial , C.P. , St. Paul E. de M. " Convent of St. T.onis. Kiltimash . Rollestown , Co. Dublin- Easter to June , 1936 splications for Missions and Retreats , which should be made in good time , should be Strathaven , Lanarkshire , Scotland Do. Preparation Convention Convention Convention , Cork ... Markethill , Co. Armagh . Houston . Renfrewshire , Scotland Clonmany , Co. Donegal Newtownforbes . Co. Longford Granard , Co. Longford Castlerahan , Co. Cavan Valleymount , Co. Wicklow Rostrevor , Co. ' Down Coatisfand . Co. Tyrone FF. Terence and Aloysius . Ballygalget . Co. Down St. Mullin's , Co. Kilkenny Bohermeen , Navan , Co. Heath Ballymun , Co. Dublin , Aghyaran , Co. Tyrone Valentia Island , Co. Kerry Rathdrum , Co. Wicklow . FF. Thomas and Timothy . Trim , Co. Heath ... Ardglass , Co. Down ... Eglish , Birr , Offaly Tierworkers , Co. Oavan Fr. Casimir . Franciscan Church . Dundee , Scotland . Do. do . ( Men ) . Hollywood . Co. Down . The Cathedral . Armagh FF. Austin and Paschal . Fr. Hilary . FF. Herman , Daniel and Hilary . FF. Alexis and Victor . 000000000000000000000000000000000 FF. Alexis , Austin and Gerard . FF. Timothy and Victor . Fr. Albert . Stamullen . Co. Heath Graiguenamagh , Co. Kilkenny Permonfeckin , ' Co. South Ravensdale , Co. Louth Douglas . Cork ( Women ) ... Fr. Albert . Carrickmore . Co. Tyrone Dumbovne . Co. Heath . Applications for Missions and Retreats , which should be : ringles . Co. Dublin ... Fr. Cormac . FF. Kieran and Isidore . Cookstown , Co. Tyrone hisburn , Co. Antrim . --- Page 272 --- brilliant star has blazed in the to the death of Chesterton , the list skies of the True Faith : of literary converts is a distinguished- wished one . Many a new and conversion of Cardinal Newman 1940s000s000s000 # "000s000,000,000,000 In the era that dates from the suppressor . HelpLearn to recognise # # ************ --- Page 273 --- MR. G. K. Chesterton . 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Government # GENERAL REPORT CUTERELLOR CUTEREF. Fred E.O.E THE KENNED KENNEDYARDS --- Page 274 --- 332 . --- Page 275 --- Yes , he Alphonse Duplais was an accredited agent of the Soviet Republic : cular : a moderately good-looking Frenchman . Alphonse shook his head mentally . lost in his thoughts his plans . He realised their departure when they were occupations , ultimately into the political arena ; finally , stepping on the edge oise and decisive movement that suggested character , ability # She sat at right angles to the man , her back in consequence towards Alphonse . an impression on the retina , but almost none upon the mind : much as a man From a merely physical standpoint he also saw Paris : from a mental stand . Just acquaintances , decided he , evidently en rapport . But they were discussing , orcing folk into equality-produce the real la liberte of France ! In any case that laugh would have seized his wandering attention - a short , he great power that would liberate the world , by duress if need be free by He glanced at them . He wondered his immediate plans his secret instructions-sipping thought- long-not long . " She watched W. J. Randall . me as I will fight - it will not be in a fit of abstraction may look at his watch and yet not know the time . They were in Spain - in Moscow . was his role at present . In his chequered career he had gyrated into many could merely get a glimpse of her profile , in shadow . him walk with swift swinging As they pushed vast his table on the pavement he noticed them . The woman's No special use , he decided . But the girl , though somewhat bedraggled , had a corner table some distance within . omehow , no . Alphonse considered each suggestion rapidly and rejected each . y ... ... well , he would see . He must study her face , and talk to her . woman-she was more distinctive . Alphonse promptly called the waiter , then followed the two as they went . thoughtfully . look almost brushed him nearly upsetting his absinth . Ourse their clumsiness ! ARIS , historic city of birth and blood , saw how as he sat at the little sharp laugh , with its note of abandon . now ! ... . " . Is anything worth anything ! ... And again that short , Christian men " will " fight beside sharp laugh , with an air of abandon in it . of the Communist whirtpool , had been whisked towards its centre " Are they rose to go , Alphonse had smoked three cigarettes . He was His thoughts were not at this moment in Paris . Yes , he could probably find use for her in his plans . A canable agent , a good This time I fight for God . If Lovers ! No. Husband and wife ! No. Adventurers for an evening ! The man's face , angle-wise to Alphonse , was then visible . Nothing in parti outdoor table beside the cafe in the Quartier Latin , slipping his absimth So ! you think it worth while ? ... But is anything worth while Even he saw their faces clearly they had passed into the cafe . They took a His thoughts were not at this moment in Paris . steps into the distance : Relic . 000000000000 # 00000000 To Burgos . then " he cried . The man - just a Parisian artist . I ully his little glass of absinth . " Agent of the Soviet from Moscow , via Madrid and Barcelona to Paris - that Red gain abreast of his table - and he heard the woman's voice - sing folk into equality-produce the real to liberate of France ! thought re man-just a Parisian artist . He knew the type quite well . But the 19010000000000000000000000000000500500500500500500 district thought his plans . He reached their departure when they were 1907 1910 # # And again that short , aw He knew the type quite well . But the --- Page 276 --- 334 . --- Page 277 --- 335 --- Page 278 --- 336 --- Page 279 --- THE Church of St. Mary in ARA Coeli . --- Page 280 --- in the Church of Ara Coeli . A famous and historic statue venerated THE " Bambino " of ARA GOELI --- Page 281 --- 339 --- Page 282 --- Rome : henceforth all natives of Tarsus had the rights and privileges of Roman and the apse were saved , but nothing remained of the nave and the aisles but started in a mysterious manner . The whole of the timhered roof soon became Master in Rome he had to be put to death in a manner worthy of a Roman building begun by Valentinian was continued by Theodosius , and completed that the beautiful marble pillars - there were eight pillars , each of one piece , forming the finest collection of monoliths in Europe - were reduced to powder . citizen : he must be beheaded by the sword , and the execution must take place Three Lords , and this evidence , strangely enough , is supplied by an ancient was buried , not in a catacomb , but in the cemetery of the Lady Lucina , and travel along the road to Ostia , about a mile and a half from the gate of 18-90 A.D. This served until Emperor Constantine enlarged it on basilican lines It was demolished by Emperor Valentinian II , and the Emperor's edict on the Roman citizen : that is , he was born in Tarsus , in Asia Minor , a city steps from one to another , we have to leave the city by train or other conveyance dog-collar discovered in 1871 . This most perfect of the basilicas lasted from Holy Father himself or by some distinguished prelate appointed by His Holiness . St. Paul's outside goes right back to the beginning of things . St. Paul was a afterwards buried on the Vatican Hill , and St. Peter's stands upon the place of and death anywhere suited his case . He was crucified head-downwards and 1823 . Some workmen were engaged on the roof of the Basilica , and a fire was had constructed over St. Peter's tomb . But this building moved too small , and Rev. Victor Mann a smouldering heap . itizens . So when St. Paul came to suffer martyrdom for the sake of his Divine Some Churches . Paul's , Outside the Walls have been solemnly closed and sealed either by the First a small oratory was built over the tomb by Pope Anacletus , who rejected Year . It is true that the Holy Year is finished , and that the Holy Leo III ( eighth century ) . reading something of its history . his burial . ' St. Paul died out in a lonely spot among the marshes , and his ' If come now to the last of the four handicas connected with the Holy subject to the Prefect of Rome . Sallustius , is still in existence . " The building on an heroic scale . The V. St. Paul outside the Walls suppressed # "000000000000 mass of flames and fell with a crash into the nave . The heat was so intense to dispel the idea . It is a miracle v Honorius . There is evidence that the church was called the Basilica of the Basilica of St. Paul should help of Rome . 395 until 1823 , though there were notable restorations in the reign of Pope once deserved well of a Roman Emperor and was rewarded by the freedom of size and splendour , of good ar from the place where the Saint was beheaded . 0000 00000000 # Romans have lost the art of Thereas the churches in Rome nestle closely together , so that it is but a few rors at St. Peter's , St. John' Lateran's , St. Mary ! and constructed over St. Peter's tomb . But this building proved too small , and Here we will content ourselves with looking at the picture of St. St. Paul's outside goes right back to the beginning in 1958 on a run was assing over the centuries . we come to the memorable date of 16th July to find the Basilica . The reason why St. Peter's should be in the city and taste and classical beauty . and the other columns of porphory split into fragments . The arch or inside the city walls . ' St. Peter was a fireirner and so early in the fourth century . enclosing the tomb in an arch 1 823 though there were notable restorations in the " Doors at St. Peter's , St. John' Lateran's . St. Mary Major 1961 62m. ind the Basilica . The reason why St. Peter's should I If anyone should think that the e the city walls . ' St. Peter was a foreigner , and so cri --- Page 283 --- 340 --- Page 284 --- wise people smiled a sad smile when Mother Ursula first tried to reform the worst cutter . Davy was a tradesman , who earned good money when he was at work , he was regarded as a jolly good fellow , but , in his own domestic circle , he was He did not at all approve of her extraordinary vision . One day Neddy reposed caretaker of the Convent farm . ' He was quite right in what he said , although given to them was to go and see Mother Ursula at the Convent . They invariably what , with the sarcasm of the Reverend Mother , and the hate of the sun , which as she at once out them at their ease and seemed to be one of themselves . She he had governed the little Community as Reverend Mother . Her all-round could startle a rigidly respectable and law-abiding citizen . But then we must but he drank his earnings with unfailing regularity . Amongst his been companions uman could if they had as many eyes as a lawyer' eel . " said Neddy tinkers that ever swopped or sold a horse at a country fair . ' Eminently worldly Mother Ursula can see more with her two eyes than any other man or he lives of the inhabitants of Ballymore , or for miles around it , the usual advice at making the hay into big socks . A little girl will from the school brought who knew as a fact that from her very early childhood she had abandoned herself comparative gentleness into the wild and disorderly crowd of nomails who looked ious people whom they had encountered , that it was refreshing to meet he to see Mother Ursula . And then said Batt Dwyer , one of the hardest-drinking , fighting swearing and reckless not so regarded to say the very least . His wife was a capable housewife , but a great amount of persistence , and , in reforming him , she brought an air of him a note from the Reverend Mother . " Dear Neddy , " it ran . " You have Some people said that ' Mother Ursula was so different from many other ultra- interfections , and a sympathy with hardened sinners which astogished those acrifice her own will in all things . " Her spirit wandhers with me on the roads , intering the convent , they came away from it with a more hopeful outlook She had been one of the most practical administrators , and the most pains - was in serious trouble . they went that the little girl took fright and rushed back wildly towards the convent . Sometimes , indeed , it was rumoured that Mother Ursula gave advice that hopeful outlook . That was Mother invariably came away with a more apacity was proverbial in the district , and whenever serious trouble afflicted Maurice v. Reidy MR. Ursula's haracters amongst the tinkers who came into Ballymore . But she did it after she was reduced to despair by her husband's conduct . One day she went to she had brought sprinklings from the blood of June . had an infinite understanding of human nature . Its weaknesses fributes and Stop rusting ! THEN Mother Ursula was seventy there was still a look of youth on her remember what rumours are . ' There was the case of Davy Costelloe , the stone- 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 I gentle sleep in the meadow , whilst the three hired men went their own pace Whenever anyone for miles around ised me to go off into a dozen , I feel that I've been sitting on a wasp May ding and capable of teachers the convent ever possessed . For fifteen year notto . often repeated by you , that ' it is better to wear out than to rust out up to him as their Chief , and who travelled with him over the Munster ro wholly to God , and that she lived constantly in his presence , ever read gentle , genital , but firmly-moulded features . Into the winter of her life went , and no matter how dark or depressed their spirits might be Rusting ! " explained Neddy , as he jumped to his feet with such violence Ursula's way # 1907 1807 no 1957-0009,0008000 # # it # the Netherlands gave advice that any # 1907 08 09 --- Page 285 --- 342 . --- Page 286 --- REV. FR. DUNSTON ( McGURK ) , C.P. to Bulgaria as " home . ' religious life . ' May he rest in peace ! was that " with the zeal and zest of striking tribute to his impartiality in those times of strife and hatred . was comparatively unknown . It these were not the reasons why he Fr. Dunstan could not speak fluently in their own language . this old priest speaking broken . English with the richest of Irish bragues and constantly referring who in spite of ill-health , was a model of punctuality and exactness in the observ world as Patrick McGurk , he was born at Balbriggan . Co. Dublin , was an accomplished linguist , and there were few foreign Consuls , resident in Bulgaria , to whom is shelled and he himself was , more than once , literally starving . Yet , in the face ily state that he was decorated four times by Bulgaria , twice by France and be younger generation who knew him only late in life will remember the venerable old priest . was first and foremost and always the missionary and the priest . As pro he Fr. Dunstan who , to all appearances , had come home to die . It did seem Few realise just how much sacrifice and suffering is hidden under the bald statement that s priestly life was spent in the town of Varna on the Black Sea . " The R he was first and foremost and always the missionary and the priest . As proof of that one need frevolution and war , and Mr. Dunston knew from sad experience the terrible consequences the true missionary he had spent himself entirely , he had buried himself , in the love and spirit re Catholics . " Until his death , Princess Eudoxia corresponded regularly with him . Most k meant for him lonely years of hardship and toil in Bulgaria . How whole mmer-house there , and when they were in residence , Mr. Dunstan was t d of the Bulgarian Royal Family-all of whom , except King Boris lese upheavals . He lived right through the World War in an enemy count use there , and when they were in residence . Fr. Dunstan was their chaplain . He rasped something of the capitivation of the missions . Bulgaria meant ssionist in 1885 . Six years later was ordained priest in Bulgaria . We c few realise just how much sacrifice and suffering is hidden under the bald 1940 # d's work was the sole object of the mind and energy of this truly zealor is mission . God's work was the sole object of the mind and energy of the " Known in the world as Patrick Wechunk , he was born at Balbriggan . il his death , Princess Eudoxia corresponding regularly with him . Most a spent in the town of Varna on the Black Sea . " The Royal Family had priest , and that work meant for him lonely years of hardship and toil in Bulgaria . How Looking back ten years , one recalls the edifying yet unusual picture ( foremost and always the missionary and the priest . As proof of that one Known in the world as Patrick McGurk , he was born at Balbriggan . Or ered into that work was written on the weakened frame of the prematu how much sacrifice and suffering is hidden under the bald statement the Is . He lived right through the World War in an enemy country . His chn ty years in Bulgaria . The Balkans have always been the stamping grown younger generation who knew him only late in life will remember the venue n and war , and Mr. Dunstan knew from sad experience the terrible cons ing broken English with the richest of Irish progress and constantly referrin t , and that work meant for him lonely years of hardship and toil in Bulgar e was decorated four times by Bulgaria , twice by France and once by Poka . artedly he entered into that work was written on the weakened frame ? --- Page 287 --- he flesh , and when pulled back for the next stroke , tore open long wounds . and the hosamas of the United people , and the procession with palm branches , of bone , and weighted at the end with a knock of feed . Thus constructed , the so quickly changed . it should be possible to sway them back again . But how ? he resolved not to crucify Jesus . Yet he was shaken by the storm before him The agitation of the Sanhedrin councillors ! Yes , but if these crowds could be Dent. XXV. 3 ) . St. Paul tells in his first Epistle to the consisted of a short handle and long leather than g , armed with sharpened pieces He was tied by the wrists to a pillar , so low , that His bent body was however , was not scourged according to Jewish law , but by Roman litters who The Gospel account of the Scourging is very brief . But . Luke only records were not restrained by any law except their own endurance , and we may well of conciliation , the Scourging . The Jews might regard that as a preliminary to crucifixion ; anyhow , it would quiet them for a time , and if severely done crucified , would have willingly seen Him scourged to death . Vasantime in the courtyard of the Praetorium before the eyes of the people . he real red tragedy of the Passion begins , and from henceforth the atomic the wisdom of God . ' under if he found difficulty in applying his mind to other business . His wife's the power of God and Jewish law limited the number of strokes . " They shall not exceed that Having thus deferred decision he retired into his office . but it would be little XXIV . Jesus SCOURGED . segotten Son , and His immaculate ' Whether " Mary help us . unveniently exposed to the falling whips . ' The Roman scourge as then in use With great care and humility we shall try ; and may God's eternal , only- umber of forty . lest thv brother depart shamefully 'torn before thr eyes " scourged Him . ' special section of The Cross . Christist . and undecided how to meet it . ' Summoving course , he ordered a half-measure might even satisfy them . sense of justice : his conscience and honour revolted at the barbarity , and circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . crucified COR. I.25 . Pilate's intention : " I will chastise Him . " 88 . " Matthew and Mark Norz-These two races though by no means intended exclusively for members of the Jesus was stripped naked before the crowd ! ' message would recall to his mind what he had heard of the tremendous welcome , The Preach acred Passion , should be regarded by them as their o The persistent cry : " Crucify Him . Crucify Him " steadied Pilate : he scourged Him , " St. John tells it thus : " Then Pilate took Jesus ily five days ago . What had caused this sudden change in public opinion ? same that the onlooking Jewish prosecutors , not at all sure of getting Jesus look of Jesus will blow until the Sacrifice is consummed on Calvarv ' an we , with reverence , lift the veil and look at , and consider further details ? Pilate's intention : " I will hough by no means intended exclusively for members of the " Of the Jews , five times , did I receive forty stripes save one " ... " . " circumstances . are called . and recommended how to meet its . Supporting coverage , he ordered a half-measure Norm-These two pages . I much to think about , " and ample time now to thin Blood of Jesus will blow until the Sacrifice is consummated a events and attempted back for the streets , " They also have exceeds the --- Page 288 --- Helen Rose McLinchy , John Kearns , John McCombridge , E names of deceased . Christopher and Sarah Burgess , Patrick and Winifred Fox , THE sacred passion . --- Page 289 --- country : extreme Socialists . Syndicalists , Anarchists and Communists , with not might well do more harm than good to those in Spain whom they were anxious to help , that is , the Reds and their dupes . But despite this vote and its sem one true friend of Labour amongst them . This display of affection by English of not taking sides . the T.U.C. , the Co-operative Societies and ffects England more closely perhaps than most Englishmen realise . It is time form of " workers' solidarity " and also against intervention in Spain . This were quickly at work voting and collecting money up and down the country the Popular Front in Spain , ignoring or denying the glaring fact that this the Spanish " Popular Front " is in significant contrast to the English T.U.C.s and more often heard , acclaim the gang of bloody-listed criminals forming the been a few sparks from the smoulder in England flying across the intervening temporary movements in England . Spain is not a happy angry for England when political power comes their war . is the four-figure"cheane which the T.U.C. has sent to the T.U.C. to vote against intervention at Plymouth . but what is more to the point enic fight for the salvation of " democracy . ' It is well to remember that when , to consider their own house when there are unmistakable signs of heat just across known fact that Fascism hardly counted in Spain , numbering no more than a Labour and Trade Unionism for the men whom Moscow elected to missovern The author is under no illusions , N.T.C. meeting at Plymouth there was an overwhelming vote against this latest CAPT. T. W. C. CURD. down the Popular Front for England . but it has never wavered in its praise of in 1934 , there was a rebellion against a democratically elected government , the wall is affame . " In like manner it may be of interest to readers of this magazine One whispers its undving opposition to Communism , the other , much lander gents in Madrid are , of course , " the Fascists , " ignoring or denying the well England has not come out of it well . The Archbishop of Westminster has pointed out that the conflict in Spain water and endangering the peace of Ireland . " Walter Citrine's scathing denunciation of the Communists at Plymouth , Incidentally Mr. Bryan's efforts to enlist the sympathy of Irish workers for all in sympathy with the objects of the fund . Herald on the same side as the Communists . and points out the consistent few thousand adherents and having no representative in the Cortes . If Fascism Trenace progress of subversive Left-wing from the Left THE last few months have been a testing time for England and the English Like the T.U.C. Labour's daily paper , the Herald , also speaks with two A penetratina analysis of con- 1907 1907 to take notice of the danger to one's own house " when your neighbour's party recent vote against the formation of a similar " front " for England . At the 000000000000000 00000000 To the Herald , those who have risen against the growing tyranny of Moscow's cont " is composed of the worst elements in the social and political life of any is undoubtedly influenced by speeches which pointed out that such action conception of a Christian civilisation . for the support of the Spanish " workers . " English Labour may have vote backed the rebels . That is to say , both in 1934 and in 1936 we find the 1961 62.0006000800080008000000000000000000000000 ea . Congratulations have a habit of spreading , and there have already from Trade Union funds subscribed by Catholics and many others not at Incidentally . Mr. Bevan's efforts to enlist the sympathy And on the whole , despite Sir one the friend of Labour amongst them . A subsidiary of attention by removing ater and endangering the peace of Ireland ime for England and the English topinions : " topinions . Spanish " government's " army as the " loyalists , " the " workers , " fighting a # # # Topinions " # down the Popular Front for England , but it has never wavered in its praise of as it may do at the next elections . Sir Walter Ottrine may have persuaded the --- Page 290 --- 347 --- Page 291 --- 348 . --- Page 292 --- menace from the Left --- Page 293 --- Other companies --- Page 294 --- and Dogma . Art . JOHN J. M. Ryan In fact it has been transferred to the subject to --- Page 295 --- in a spirit of faith and love there cannot fail to be added a deeper sense of the sweet-faced and clubby as the children whom the artist knew Lady's head with a rod proclaim the altar-niece as signifying the Immaculate Our Lady from the law by which all mankind are born in original sin . earnestly upwards in an attitude of devout contemplation , while the kneeling the edict of general destruction . As Ahasnerus had said to Esther : " Not for In all of them the Madonna is represented as mild and gentle , modest and but one of at least twenty pictures painted his Mrrills whom this sacred subject beauty of the Blessed Virgin . No one with any pretensions to an aesthetic sense If reverence is the keynote of the Spanish masterpiece , serenity is the domi- ant characteristic of Francis's work . The figures on earth are depicted gazing gin , clad in regal attire of is the representation of the More symbolical , " and it a type of the Blessed Virgin , was touched to show that she was exempted from kneels at His feet . her head Above , in the glory of Heaven . The picture is remarkable for the spirit of reverence which pervades it , for its of His saving Sceptre . Below figures of Solomon and David nal Father . The Blessed Vir- crimson and purple and gold . bowed to receive the touch Anselm and Augustine on the Exquisite taste and delicacy are shown in this splendid painting . pion of this sublime doctrine . 1961- adoring cherubs , sits the Eter- upon earth are the standing probably meant to figure Ven . work of a Bolognese painter lieved by some to be St. named Francesco Francis . It is indeed a prayer on canvas , an eloquent artistic tribute to the stainless may be said , more mystical . surrounded by the heads of of the Franciscam Order . be- altar-piece of San Frediano in between them wheels a Saint Anthony of Padua , but more on the right , and of Saints Lucca , the last and greatest seen in Italian art of the late left . Each bears a scroll , and Duns Scotus , staunch cham- of this may be taken the Madonna has an expression of sweet humility touched with a certain sadne Immaculate Conception as fifteenth century . As typical ART AND DOGMA . A masterpiece by Francesco Francis , a Bolognese painter , portraying the drums of the Immaculate conception . Conception . ' For the rod is the sceptre of Ahasuerus , with which Queen there was this law made . but for all mankind , " so God is represented as altar-piece in San Frediano . LUCCA. who won eat in to " not the Solomon's scroll ( Tata pulchra er. amien 351 . portraying the dogma of the Immaculate can view unmoved even a representation of it , while to him who approx hite purity of Mary's soul . Yet this-though no doubt the greatest was radiantly beautiful . In all of them , too , the " young-ered c ed even a representation of it . While to him who approaches it --- Page 296 --- 352 . --- Page 297 --- of the girl for him to hand to her , together with a letter of instruction . ' Thus in that wage of 53 15s . Further , there is also the National Health Insurance had many thousands in Britain who are lucky enough to be in work do not earn The matter had been brought to his notice not by the girl . but by the agency sought to solve a conscience by sending ticket and money to the parish priest he'll draw as much of her E45 a year as it is possible for her to draw : he admitted , that they had little money , but to him it appeared that they were riest of a country district in Ireland . ' He complained bitterly about advertise . employment in one of the teachings with which London abounds , at a wage of a month afterwards . " Second , the agency's fee . 22's "6d . " must what awaits these girls , and so sent ticket and money back , but retained the Alfred Grosch his is very important . if domestic service in England is all that it is held out service to Irish girls at double the wages a girl could earn in Ireland for the same class of work . What girl , " he asked , " can resist the lure of E45 a Eventually I found the answer to my problem in some letters from the parish ndeed , quite the opposite , for the ones in this way was quite effectively placed England has to be repaid by the girl at the rate of 10s . the first month and 15 Authoritative opinion has stated , quite recently , that no single woman working In her second month she will not have an agency fee to nav . but she will still to be , why do thousands of girls leave after the first month or two , and seek he would receive a clear 10s . a week during her first month . In this instance , however , he happened to be one who knew something of he had found nothing among the poor of Ireland comparable with the upon the priest . less happy in the matter of its poor . point out , young people girls chiefly were pouring from that country which 3 15s . a month , or 18s. ' 9d. ' a week , to Our contributor sounds a note of warning and exposes the condi- Now 145 a year is pretty good money for a servant , even in England short of very little else . expressed some surprise at this , particularly , as I was at some pains to found , fares paid , and even money for refreshments on the journey advanced ? " Warning in the competitive labour market can live in England on less than 30s . a week . of high wages for domestic service . N' Englishman who recently returned from a tour in Ireland told me that in a land of plenty to a land of want , for let me beautiful , and state here exmon00000000000000000000000000 tions they will have to face : England which having , as it were , obtained a bite to this advertisement bait . to Girls . But of course there is a catch somewhere . and here it is . First , the fare to which must be paid in part by the domestic ; and it is extremely doubtful who I have since been endeavouring to arrive at a reason for this apparent fleeing land each year , lured by the bait he described so happily into this other , which I know , and he knew , to be far Manu Irish girls travel to Ana- 6d. a week , less Insurance , and deductions for uniform and meals ! " chly-informative , correspondence , and we shall do well to examine it of her first month's wages , and these deductions will make an alarming red have to pay back 15s . After fare . Of course , if she stays in the job rough to keep them above the borderline of starvation . so prevalent among the poor of Great Britain . It was true , trees so prevalent among the poor of Great Britain . It was true , from a land of plenty to a land of want , for let me be truthf h to keep them above the borderline of starvation . web to keep them above the borderline of # letters from the parish to change could be made that the agency was going behind the priest's back : aw y back 15s . off her fare . " Of course , if she stays in the job long A distress so prevalent among the poor of Great Britain . It which must be paid in part by the domestic ; and it is extremely do nents in Irish papers , and some in Catholic papers , offering situa found , fares paid , and even money for refreshments on the ; --- Page 298 --- 354 . --- Page 299 --- song in her ears . Little white farmhouses flew past in greater numbers . Beyond HERE was an ideal subject , she told herself , as she stood to watch them . She was the great heather-clad Ben , with mountain sheep like small white dots upon ight would be good just before dusk . The sun was setting over the sea . She also was an artist . Perkins she , too , would be able to capture some of its beauty , were clustered together . Further on , Margaret Adams stood against a broken urf home , and Mrs. O' Byrne , in the cottage at the end of the b carried her painting materials , as she was on her way to the village to sketch to the open window to gaze for the first time upon the varied beauty of an Irish been a long silver stretch of sea became suddenly visible . She claimed at her small bank of brown turf stood against the farthest gable and in the background stone quay . Several aged fishermen were mending their nets upon the shore . " Finding herself alone , she closed her book with a great sigh of relief and went Mary McDonnell to summit . It was with a strange feeling of inward pleasure that Margaret and seated herself . ' She held her knitting in her hands . ' For an hour or so the Sometimes Michael Ryan would be passing with the fish . ' He always gave her and the walls gleaned ' strangely white against the roof of yellow thatch . A by against the purple and brown bog surpassed even her wildest dreams . How " then were genuine reproductions now that she had seen the reality . She the great heather-clad hills . iked to sit this way of an evening to watch the cars passing on the road . was there one as pretty . She intended making the owner's acquaintance some ountinside . The vivid green of the nasture-lands and the sombre' lights the railway carriage . The last two passengers had dropped off at a little Adams set to work several moments later . dark side of the Ben . Weather conditions were ideal for the picture she had in mind . The fisher scene could wait , she told herself , as she continued on her exhibited by Margaret Adams was one of a pretty Irish cottage . kept an eye on her . During her illness , had she not nursed her like a daughter ! wayside station . stone wall . Omnosite was Maura Conway's cottage . Nowhere in the village Ten minutes later she was nearing the village . Small whitewashed houses watch . She was nearing her destination - she knew by the close proximity of Maura Conway opened the door of her cottage . She drew a low chair outside , Amongst the water-colour sketches . It was early afternoon . Small fishing-boats stood side by side near the long told herself wishfully . The sound of the train was like a measured , rhythmic cottage . old Maura Conway's cottage - a typical Irish cottage that nestled against the been reading , to watch the impending landscape through the window of which she emphatically declared suppressed # 00000000 . Margaret Adams walked leisurely along the high narrow road by the sea . Tilaura's OR the twentieth time that day Margaret Adams closed the book she had was not for sale . way . rings or mackerel . People were kind to Maura . They brought her day . Roses in different shades of pink clustered around the small winds often had she stood before such pictures at the London Art Exhibitions ! Some 1907 1907 1907 19101907 aw was in her ears . Little tornhouses to rest in greater numbers . Beyond and the walls gleaned strangely white against the roof of colour to --- Page 300 --- delicacy for Maura : and Maura was grateful . She could never repay her . But see the inside of the cottage . Maura showed her the chair's , the swimming-wheel Since then she had come several times to the cottage , always bringing a little avour from God . In return for your great sacrifice He will surely grant it . ' moved from her chair some time later . The heavy mist that was spreading had tood at the grave of her only child . " Mrs. " Conway , " he had said the Mass or the sweet comfort of the Rosary beads through her fingers . old Maura must have been disappointed , she thought . She had promised to he mountains over the entire countryside had prevented her . But Maura would rearmed to her for , as she said to herself , she did not know of the great wonder window . For two whole days she had been forced to remain indoors . Poor teads . ' She would finish the fifteen Mysteries , she told herself , although a white some your cross uncomplainingly . Some day , perhaps , you may want a great isit her the evening before last . But the blinding rain that had swept down from She folded her knitting upon her lap and her worn fingers lingered over the brown perhaps you would like to see her . ' a strange young lady who was painting pictures in the village . " She had asked to dear friend , dying ! Why , it was ' unbelievable ! Only three days ago she had Often she recalled the words of the old priest when , forty years before she the light of Faith to Miss Adams . From now on it would be her principal After two days' incessant rain it had cleared . and the great Ben stood clear I beg your pardon . Miss Adams , there is something I must tell you . " he Maura in a rather shy way that she was not a Catholic , and Maura's heart in-cloud was hanging over the mountain-tops . She did not notice until she and the old room that belonged to her mother . It was when she stood to admire there was one thing she could do , she told herself : she could ask God to give And now the memory of those words brought a strange feeling of hope to Maura . Margaret Adams followed her into the little darkened bedroom . ' There was the little altar the Angelus bell sounded from the village . She-Maura- fallen heavily upon her . was all so sudden . Took cold that misty night , sitting outside the door . " Fr lying . I think . ' Mother is over now at the cottage . She told me to call at Three candles burned upon the tiny altar . Several women moved aside as she sat and chatted to her in the cottage . Ten minutes later Margaret Adams went along the narrow road to Maura's Keogh came this morning and anointed her . But come in , Miss Adams , But now , something unusual had happened . Last week she had had a visitor- A stricken look came into Margaret Adams' dark eyes . Maura Conway , her his steps as he approached her . Several moments later she turned in at the boreen and went quickly up to intention at Mass or whenever she said her beads . understand . It was pleasant to spend an evening in her cottage the casy Little Johnny O' Byrne was coming along , driving two cows . He quickened hotel and tell you . ' entered . several fishermen were emptying a boat . he cottage . Mrs. O' Byrne met her at the door . I blue against the morning sky . Margaret Adams viewed it from the hotel soft inurmur of women's voices as they recited the Litany for the Dead . " Oh , it's you , Miss Adams . She's sinking fast . She's unconscious now . THE CROSS married . " It's about Maura . She was taken bad yesterday morning . She's citchen , with its open health and blazing turf fire . recited the Angelus , but the young lady did not seem to understand . She told ge . The grass seemed greener and fresher after the rain , and on the shore 356 . understand . It was pleasant to spend an evening in her window . For two whole days she had been forced to remain indoors . Poor --- Page 301 --- Knock in 1879 . who witnessed the Apparition at As she described it to me , Mrs. O'Connell was 36 years old to go before God for judgment . Mrs. Mary O'Connell , something like moonlight Archbishop . tried to touch Our Lady's feet . The three figures were motor ; miracle . yet . Archbishop Gilmartin of Tuam and St. John . 357 . --- Page 302 --- will disfigure a religious system havoc can follow from one blunder . It is even more startling in the history of religion . A single error It is always startling to see what beyond recognition : 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000 # ************ 1900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010101901000000000000000000000000 "19081999000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010000 00000000 190101901909 191001000000000000 --- Page 303 --- THE Church and the churches --- Page 304 --- 36 . --- Page 305 --- 360 --- Page 306 --- seemed completely roused for once . He had no idea that Hart's meanness had ield himself with an air of authority , and Hart clinging beside him looked a most reaction after the strain of dancing . And then there was the return to come to make Nan an offer too . Would you like to go ' and dance for Mr. better consider Mr. Strong's offer . But if you will be so kind as to let me say I have come . Madame , to offer you an engagement in my Theatre . We he Hart family and her life of drudgery . She acted for Dr. West . She had ounged Neville , with an air of intense interest about him , in spite of his lazy Strong , dear , or will you come and be my little girl ? The stranger bowed . own to love the big man who had been so kind to her , and who was so strong He stopped and pushed back the curls from her face , ' but footsteps behind Nan's eyes grew enormous , and she looked at her prospective manager Five"shillines a week ! " answered Nan , completely unaware of the ghastly " Never mind . " said West coldly , " you may leave him to me ! Nan had as if he was mad . conveyed nothing to her . whelming , made her stop . She looked up , and there , smiling down at her , his ttitude , as if he felt that man's affairs had at last reached their climax . nan standing beside him . Ine three men looked as it a thunderbolt had struck them : even Neville evidently was not used to be unrecognised : however . he continued evenly . grand lady . hem made Doctor West turn round . and protecting . rms full of a great bouquet of roses , stood Dr. West . Good evening , Madame , " he addressed Nancy , as if she was a grown-up Standing still and watching the scene was a tall , well-groomed man . He is giving you . ' she never would . Two great tears rose in her eyes . him . " I am Mr. Strong of His Majesty's Theatre . " She was walking through the wings when the scent of roses , sweet and over- urned from the stage . She was very tired and she always felt a terrible ' As your manager does not seem inclined to do the polite and introduce Doctor West looked up sharply , and " Drake whistled under his breath , only Ladyslipper statement that she was making . " There , little " Butterfly , " he said . en so complete , but when they looked round for the culprit he had vanished . Serial Story . She stood still , looking up at him in bewilderment , and from him to the tall But the sight of him was too much . She did not belong to him any more , I mean it , " he said , seriously , " but of course if that is not enough we Chapter XII . Ladystipper . Dr. West stopped and put the huge bouquet of roses into her arms . looked unconcerned . Mr. Strong , of His Majesty's Theatre , most obviously e prepared to pay you twenty pounds a week , to begin with . ' THE Dance of the Dying Butterfly was over , and with a little bow . Nan Good evening ! " answered Nan softly . prepared to meet you . I do not know of course what your present manager word first , sir , " he bowed to the manager of His Majesty's Theatre , " I had Mr. Strong's mouth switched a minute as if with suppressed amusement . D. M. Anderson untemptible little object . Leaning against the wall , his hands in his pockets me I must introduce myself . " He glanced superciliously at the man beside d. " Mr. Strong , of His Majesty's Theatre , most ob own to love the big man who had been so kind to her , and who was so strong --- Page 307 --- 362 . --- Page 308 --- 363 . commences in January conclusion . headings for each instalment : II . The Awakening . I. Tragedy at Grieve . advice , the story moves swiftly towards a romantic and eminently satisfactory readers further in suspense , we venture to claim that As a slight indication of the development of the theme , we give the chapter herself to unravelling the tangled skins of life's problems for those who seek her VII . Search . ITT The Kino Haven . raches new heights of literary and dramatic achievement . From the moment when Diana Stainsforth ( lovely name for a slipper , " probably one of the most popular and most appealing serials that it has By FRANCES MacBRIDE VIII . The Finding of the Pearl . he takes charge of " The Problem Page " of a great national journal , and devotes waches new heights or literary and dramatic achievement . Without keeping our will delight and fascinate every reader of THE CROSS in 1937 . we have in store for them for 1937 . ?) is left alone in the world after the tragic death of her father , to the day when from the moment when Diana Stainsforth ( lovely name for a heroine , isn't In this issue of THE CROSS we print the concluding instalment of " Lady- IX . " Defender of the Faith . " find a place amongst the many fine features for which THE CROSS is renowned . is The author is already well known to our readers , but in this 1 id a place amongst the many fine features for which THE CROSS ongst the many fine features for which THE CROSS is renowned The Problem Page ly one of the most popular and most appealing serials that it is ppy to announce that our Serial Story for next year is well work odfortune to publish . No doubt our readers are wondering what # --- Page 309 --- St. Gabriel de Maranon , ' Peru . " The cere- accommodation for 1,600 . ' Its two flanking towers and great central done vividly recall wives were clothed with the habit , thus Iorroyalle . On September 15th , twelve rmation and spiritual culture , which had assisted by Mgr. Benroa , Bishop of Huanna Bishop of Syracuse . " In the evening , Mr. nonv took place in the Metropolitan Basilica . and Mr. Vareas . " Bishop of Huaras . which affords ample space for ceremonies . new St. Michael's Church was solemnly at Solemn POLITICAL Vespers , the sermon Bishop of Mossina and Vicar-Apostolic of however , there are many points of difference . with. in 1926 . the Passionists were able Amongst those also present in the sanctuary the old St. Michael's . ' In the interior , notably in the new and spacious sanctuary church are ample justification for the length in the presence of a large and distinguished w the crown has been added to the work s 248 feet long and 88 feet wide , with seating Dalman , C.P. Bishop of Cienfuezos , officiated the Passionists at Union City , N.J. " the the restoration of the Novitiate to tion-sermon was breached by Mr. Duffy , wide as the upper church . This called for being used for devotion . The upper church augurating anew the work of religious being delivered by Mr. Fulton J. Sheen . chapel or crypt , which is as long and as Peru. His Excellency Mr. Cajetan Cicognani , crating prelate was the Apostolic Nuncio to dedicated . This church replaces the one building the almost ruined monastery , and mural decorations are of the highest quality . The new church includes a basement In September 29th , which was also the Walsh , Bishop of Newark , whilst the dedica- en spent in the work of reorganising and Diamond Jubilee of the establishment of Minister . Senior Montagne , who represented vere Mr. Farfan , Archbishop of Lima and tauresui . C.P. was consecrated Titular conerception , which included the Prime The paintings , stained-glass windows and Mgr. Trigoyen , Bishop of Truxillo . but by November last year the crypt was On August 16th , Rt. Rev. Mr. Athanasius take their noviceship in that Retreat can and the beauty and richness of the new een in abevance at Morrovalle for over destroyed by fire two years ago . Solemn ardly fail to profit by his example and to andoned Retreat . The past ten years have extensive excavation and construction work abriel , those who are fortunate enough to ftv years . Under the patronage of St. return to Morrovalle and re-open the members of the Government . " The conse- hare his spirit . the President of the Republic . and many united states . Pontifical Mass was celebrated by Mr. Dedication of New Church . of time spent in rebuilding . s and peers . Consecration of Passionist Bishop . peru . --- Page 310 --- For all the greater reason a communicant them , they should go first and be reconciled law , which prescribes that we take sufficient or they may be forbidden by the natural Office as dangerous to faith and morals ) : ber that their brother has anything against forbidden books : and pictures . having offended God by this lack of charity . condemned by the Congregation of the Holy This papal " adult originally granted indul- own weaknesses should be a guide for " you present a gift to the altar , and there remem- to him , and then , coming , offer their gift . against her friend . Is it all right for such a having been to Confession but before opinion to Communion . Afterwards . she is sorry " for the person of the neighbour ? Our Lord ( I ) Forbidden books may be forbidden . tells . His followers that if they wish to press . In most cases the reader's conscience ( I ) How can a person tell whether or not a often heard the expression , " forbidden book . ' to the neighbour . ' Is not God offended in precautions against dangers to body and either by the Roman Index ( a list of books by the Holy See called the Bulla Cruciatne book is forbidden ? I ask this because I have meat on Friday ? If so , please explain why ? repenting for the injury or displeasure given doubts about the character of a book , he but is still unable to overcome her resentment (2 ) It all depends on circumstances . A It is a peculiar thing that one can be gences in favour of those who took part Are the Catholics of Spain permitted to eat a priest is able to judge off-hand concerning ( Dublin ) . trained conscience and appreciation of your Moons in Spain . The Bull continued to be she wishes to be at peace with God , when A person has a quarrel with a friend . after ' Abstinence in Spain . pastor or professor , for instance . However , sorry for one's conduct before God , without every new book " which issues from the should find out from one who knows ; his ( 2 ) If a person goes to a movie . knowing that directly or indirectly in the wars against the nust be his guide . Yes , by virtue of a special adult granted soul . This latter index may be much wider before communion . should be reconciled with her neighbour if granted by successive Pontiffs even after the R. C. ( Dublin ) . in scope than the former . ' In case " one he cannot expect that every dangerous book the Sacrament of Unity . cessation of war . Besides planary and is mentioned in the Roman Index , or that " Teach me goodness , discipline he have to tell that in confession ?M.C. the picture has some innocent scenes , does receiving the Blessed Eucharist , which is personally . person to receive Communion ? " May ( Dublin ) . Our Question B Question B ( Dublin ) . --- Page 311 --- seen learned by heart , and become the for grace and for glory because of Thy It is the perfect prayer , composed by Christ promises concerning the Holy Bucharist , she where the Gospel has been preached it has word . tells us that the aim of her book is Lord and Father . After the " Hail Mary , " of the Promises concerning the Interior Life spontaneous outpouring of the Christian soul . prayer-book form , for use before the Blessed PROMISES OF CHRIST . By Mother Mary are apt to become a jangle on the lips , a would like to see this book published in so we pray " Oh my God I hope in Thee , when it bows in deep submission before its prayers to be found in the Missal . " We God to be the only instrument of prayer . merely mechanical movement of the vocal ment to them in their striving after closer inion with God . We can hardly style her repeated frequently , by their very repetition to help towards the realisation of what is organs . The voice was not intended by it is most frequently upon our lips , and and His response was the " Our Father . " and to inspire the soul with boundless trust proceeds logically to the promises concerning will appeal to most and be real encourage- meant " by the off-repeated responsorv- both , meant to interest to provoke to prayer earth shall pass away . but my word shall preserved in the Gospel records . Every- Apostles' request of their Divine Master , either . Rather is it a happy combination of Faith . Love . Fraternal Charity . Praver . Promises of Christ . " and her aim is achieved sections terminate with a prayer and we of the spiritual life . Beginning with the Philip . I.B.V.M. Burns . Oates and OUR FATHER . By the late Cardinal renicier . London : Burns , Oates and These promises as set forth in the Gospels . in the Promise of Fulfilment " Heaven and in the Promises of Christ . Most of the promises , Thy mercy , ' and Thy power . " ranged them , so as to cover the whole extent self-sacrifice , etc. , till the climax is reached That we may be made worthy of the therein lies a " danger . " Words that are beautiful translations of the Liturgical It is hard to single out any one section for Mother Mary Philip's book . " She has ar- not pass away . " The author , " in her fore- upon the great promises of Almighty God- special mention , but I think her treatment are glad to note that many of them are Himself , the prayer of love , trust and The Supernatural virtue of Hope is based call it a series of meditations . it is not that Washbourne , London . Pp. 113. 3s. 6d. petition . Its words have been faithfully book as a collection of essays : it is something washbourne . Pp. 132. 58 . ' Lord teach us to pray . " It was the in the words of Christ , are the subject of more than that , and while we would like to sacrament . 1900 it . --- Page 312 --- of the Christ-Child with his message of peace truly delighted with the immense pile of with tender feelings of love and joy we kneel down with good things from the four corners of Ireland and from across the seas . I am the material things of this world - the plum puddings , the presents , the entertainments , May little Jesus stretch out His Hands in essays from my talented boys and girls . prize . It is always well for essay writers to no hesitation in selecting her work for the Adjudication would not be easy if one were our hearts fill with joy while our souls glow very fine papers , but the prize-winner deals Him in an eternity of happiness and joy . members of our Guild , may He fill their hearts Glories of Christmas and therefore one has and goodwill to all mankind , the fact that and worship beside the Orb wherein He lies . dealt with that aspect of the subject in their to award the prize for the best essay on the on the message of the Child-God lying in the chiefly with the subject of the title . The with welcome as our thoughts dwell deeply but the spiritual things of Heaven , the coming blessing over each and every one of the adhere to the title . Some wonder off into with purity , the Queen of virtues , so that at by-paths . The Glories of Christmas are not joys of Christmas as most of the competitors and essays ; and my post bag is weighed the coming of the Christ-Child to earth : and month , ' but more numerous are the stories length they may be worthy to dwell with He comes to draw all hearts to Him , and rude manager amidst strands of hay and Christmas Day is the birthday of Christ and yellow wigs of straw . From His Heaven Many are the letters that have come this the beautiful harbour that proclaims the rejoicing of the Church in commemoration my post bag . 1ENTLY over the world , with a light football , the spirit of Peace is stealing , --- Page 313 --- 368 would stop to gather them up again ; Saint Joseph , prince of Carpenter men . Where once rode two little sandals sweet , And very easy to piece they were And fastened it firm to the sacred feet , Down on the floor of his carpenter shop : As they battered over the lumber there , And rode on two little sacred feet . Afar-to the Valley of Nazareth , Alas , on a hill between earth and heaven , One day-two nails in a cross were driven , For he feared for two little sandals sweet . And Christ and His Mother look off in death And the little nails , all packed in rust Where the carpenter's shop was spread with Sleep in a box on the window-sill : wwwww Edit links And Joseph lay sleeping under the hill Sydney , N.S.W. dust . in the Catholic Women's Review , St. Gabriel's Guild . Leonard E. Feeney , S.J. , COUPON DEC. 1936 . Leonard E. WILLOVO.000 in the Catholic WILLOVO.000 --- Page 314 --- Prayer of Our Lord in the Garden . The Flight into Egypt . 7th day in Octave of Epiphany . St. John Chrysostom . B.C.D. 2nd day in Octave of Epiphany . Vigil of the Epiphany . 6th day in Octave of Epiphany . Octave of the Epiphany . Of the Sunday . 3rd day in Octave of Epiphany . Octave of the Holy Innocents . 4th day in Octave of Epiphany . St. Hillary , B.C.D. St. Martina , V.M. St. Agnes , V.M. Conversion of St. Paul . St. Francis of Sales , B.C.D. Octave of St. Stephen . St. Paul , the First Hermit , C. SS. Marius and Comp. , MM. St. Marcellus , P.M. Chair of St. Peter at Rome . # sexagesima Sunday . SS. Fabian and Sebastian , MM. # SEPTAGESima Sunday . tephany of our Lord . # THE HOLY family . # The Holy Name of Jesus . #2nd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY . SS. Vincent and Anastasius , MM. # CIRCUMCISION of our Lord . H.O. 1907 1910s . SS. Vincent and H.O. Anastasius , MM. --- Page 315 --- 6tho --- Page 316 --- 0 0 --- Page 317 --- but this , of course , does not mean that the ultimate issue is in doubt . Signs State , in daily audience , sometimes keeping him for more than an hour . When such strain on his physical powers must give cause for anxiety to his faithful and more than one leader has publicly confessed that lack of discipline and re doubted that other forces have entered the battle . The " Reds " have been tock . ' By many this set-back in the Pope's health is ' attributed to his bed : although , at the moment of writing , he is still confined to his room , which eceiving valuable assistance from Germany and Italy , which of course are solidly Pius XI may long be spared to continue his pontificate for the glory of God , natural tacit agreement is being fought out on Spanish soil . It is only one step International Column , " which was composed of experienced Communist die- insubordination were so widespread that no United action was possible in the veins and asthma , but has so far recovered that he has been able to leave his business seated at an armchair at his desk . and deals daily with a large volume may be assigned for the protracted delay of the Patriot Army slowly but surely . His medical advisers , Dr. Aminta Nilani 11th anxiety and a measure of apprehension . The latest reports are It is realised that the Holy Father is in his eighteenth war . it is evident that any reinforced in men and material , more especially by the so-called themselves . Almost two months have elapsed since then , and to take a little much-needed rest . The Holy Father is suffering from various of routine work connected with the Sacred Congregations " and the affairs of the the second place . General Franco found that he had not sufficient forces to sur- round the city , and at the same time to launch a decisive attack . As a result , reinforced by fully-trained Russian troops , whilst Soviet technicians are hard concern throughout the Catholic world . Fortunately the first reports now appear physician and a life-long friend of the Pope-have been able to persuade him in Spain . " This is not a " Fascist " statement , as many nit-wits rather to open warfare . Will that step be taken in 1937 ! Who will be the for the good of the Universal Church and for the salvation of souls . Dominus declare that the Holy Father's health continues to improve assume . It is not an utterance of either Hitler or Mussolini . It is a thesis first to cross the Rubicon ? with the headline " Fall of Madrid " must be feeling particularly sorry for at work remedying their material deficiencies . General Franco is , by all accounts , Editorial Notes . at the very gates of the capital . First , the defenders were strongly Ararming reports of the illness of the Holy Father have caused alarm and conservet eum et vividicet eum ! more favourable , and correspondents telegraphing from Rome of the THE sensational journals which rushed out special editions early in November internal strife have already appeared in the so-called " Government " forces . Fr. Apostino Gemelli - the latter is Rector of Milan University , a distinguished Stalemate . ' The pre-requisites of a revolutionary crisis are being created at a rapid race outside . Pope . The Health . Madrid . the hitherto rapid advance of the Patriot troops has been momentarily checks the final assault on Madrid has yet to be made . Two causes Universal Church . His Holiness receives Cardinal Pacelli . Panel Secrets leaves only to assist at Mass in the adjoining chapel . He transacts his iti-Communist . A state of smothered international war exists , which by be exaggerated , but his condition continues to give field . To further complicate an already involved situation , it c Gemelli - the latter is Rector of Milan University , a disti e civil war in Spain . All will pray with fervour and faith that Pope from many lands , with a strong backing of trained Russian troops . In vil war in Spain . All will pray with fervour and t ny lands , with a strong backing of trained Russian t --- Page 318 --- January New Year . Make this your resolution and keep it faithfully ! eing misled by the subversive sophistries of Marx and his disciples . " The Reconstruction of the Social Order " ( 1931 ) . Encyclicals they will cost you the princely sum of Twopence each- " I'm Leo XIII on " The Condition of the Working Classes " I'm Great . Functionals Dr. Edmund . b. I. need of to-day is not an isolated reference to the Panal Enrutirals by vital and aggressive propaganda that will reach out to every one of the millions who are now hem , discuss them , and practise them in 1937 . Here is a good we endimental question and the organisation of society is the great toxic of the day . It is and poor , old and young , employer and worker , is to have a thorough knowledge of the social tholic , enlightened by faith , only one answer is possible , namely to pay attention to the one A 12 . ital and aggressive propaganda that will reach out to every one of the hem , discuss them , and practise them in 1951 . Here is a gun work in two opening or in Urgent Reed like a beginning to-day ! I ask every reader of THE CROSS to buy a copy of instructed lady . but the instruction must be individual if it is to be lasting . We need an instructed lady , but the instruction must be individual ; air eternal salvation . But when that has been earnestly and prudent trines of the Church . This teaching is chiefly contained in the two gre half-truths and the catch-cries of unscrupulous agitators . The Catholic ( oint , many Catholics and thousands of non-conference of Catholic teaching definite teaching on the social question , but this teaching is known only 1 half-truths and the catch-cries of unscrupulous agitators . The Cath- ( 1891 ) and that of Pope Pius XI er that the most urgent need for every Catholic without exception , for rii re most urgent need for the individual Catholic to-day ? Certainly , to the instructed atholics and thousands of non-Catholics are derived ; various teaching cries of unscrupulous altators . The Catholic Church error by the be a beginning to-day ! I ask every reader of THE CROSS to buy a provided for , I answer that the most urgent need for every Catholic will on this point , many Catholics and thousands of non-Catholics hat is the most urgent need for the individual Catholic to-day ? Certainly cost you the princely sum of Twopence each-and to read them , study hing necessary , their eternal salvation . But when that has been ear of Pope Leo XIII on " The Condition of the Working Classes : --- Page 319 --- editorial notes . --- Page 320 --- 372 --- Page 321 --- a religious revival in the intellectual world , people for the most part still follow by his words and judgment ever conformed to the spirit of the Gospels : above all . brought faith may be , but with particular acuteness : His is experimental rather The Apostolate wn long-felt " desires and to release the number of their will . Therefore the consequently the result of his union with Him . Pravar is the surname means movement . But who has the patience required to allow this divine teaching to that modern life places at his Therein He teaches . He reveals himself by an impergentible and constant of knowledge , for it is in prayer that Our Lord becomes the Master of the soul . who have only been waiting for this word to give form and substance to their He must give Christ . He himself must be true . " Hypocrisy is a camouflage the apostle's example has already prepared the ground in the souls of his hearers apestle , conscious of the principle that no one can give what he does not possess , either bewilders or sets up a fashionable craze . But faith has departed from the nations . " Every Christian who understands the truth owes it to himself , and WELS are verishing by reason of their ignorance of God . They can neither contact . Christ " hegan to do and to teach . " The method does not change . matter of history or psychology . Christianity has a place in historical manuals at the foot of the Crucifix than in his formidable studies , and whenever he met which cannot deceive God . Such an instrument would be covered with confusion Ve must speak , speak repeatedly , we must act and persevere . true remedy is that which ' Christ ordained at the beginning : " Go , teach all To know God is necessarily to radiate Him . Knowledge begets desire , love . are dissected in so-called mystical romances with a refinement of analysis which serve nor love him ; they do not know Him . The Divine reality remains , And this by every means that modern life places at his disposal - the daily press , books , lectures , the radio ; but still more by the radiation of his daily and hourly constant example of his every disposal , and still more by the action , stepped in the spirit of truth . And this by every means he only true God , and Jesus Christ , whom Thou hast sent : still more to Christ . to spread the with difficulties in his gigantic task , it was from the Master that he sought light han acquired knowledge . " This is eternal life : That they may know They Action oftentimes " long precedes the spoken word . When it is at last uttered , a retrograde movement as regards religious knowledge and practice . The only the truth owes it to himself , and N. L'Abbe de Backer Translated with permission from the French of M. I'Abbe de Bucker by Mother M. St. Thomas Every Christian who understands at least for certain souls " an intellectual curiosity which they study as a id cast aside with disdain . The true apostle lives his eternal life : he sees . faith . 000000000000 #000000000 ity of minds in our day . If there are certain signs which seem to herald e ; by the constant example of his every action stepped in the spirit of faith , 1961-000 # # # # : the apostle " lives " God and diffuses Him . His knowledge of God is # of truth . together with Buddhism and Theosophy . Religious sentiments , spiritual crisis by his conversation , his personal influence on those with whom he can 19011901190119011901 1907 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 to must give Christ . He himself must be true . Hypocries , is a camouflage to Christ , to spread the truth , nothing but the truth , all the truth . tion of continues long precedes the spoken word . When Easternapolis --- Page 322 --- 374 . --- Page 323 --- The Apostolate of Truth --- Page 324 --- can understand me . These are all Jews ; they have come from the countries This is far less scriptural than I had thought . Also only about one man in ten Americans , or is it all picturesque Arabs and their docks and ' camels ? ' Can it proportion of them are Christians , either of one of the many Eastern sects or a communion with Rome . Out here , by the way , I find myself called a possibly be a sort of Zionist garden suburb , all modern industries ! I just don't wrong in thinking of Arabs as wearing funny clothes and looking after canels kyscraper like office buildings and a perpetual rush of little single-decker buses . and they run buses and printing-works and type-writing offices with Arabic- but most are going to look round and examine their chances in case the Czecho-Slovakia , Poland , everywhere . Some are going to settle in Palestine , se seen . These are all Arabs , and here is their great mosque . But I was all in the desert : these Arabs in Haifa mostly wear ordinary European clothes , the desert ; after all , the English are not all gypsies nor the Irish all thinkers . English ; really this might be a bit of New York , with big restaurants and nuseum full of experts and scholars ? ' Is it a tourist country full of wealthy everybody would get their throats cut ; Haifa has a proper jetty and quay-side haractered machines and everything else . An educated English-speaking Arab ucky languages , with Hebrew as a central tongue . That is one part of Halfa . JOHN Gibbons . of Middle Europe , and the passengers are practically entirely Jewish , making tells me with a smile that I have been thinking of the Bedouins , the Arabs of tropical climate . ' . It is a great city , with a vast harbour and British warships ; ike , say , Lourdes or the Vatican part of Rome ? ' Or is it a vast radioed to divert instead to Haifa . The Arabs , it appears , are practically at there they are most oppressed , and they speak German and Polish and other nd there will be British soldiers to protect our landing . opposed to an Eastern in schism . So I meet the Maronite Archbishop of Tyre ; desverately serious . I am on the ship simply because it is the cheapest way Latin " : a " Catholic " means an Eastern in communion with Rome , as immigrant's permit ever comes their way . They are mostly very poor and know what I'm going to see . Actually it is at any rate not Jaffa ; our ow what am I going to see ? ' Is this Palestine one ' huge pilgrimage shrine So far I am disappointed . This is just a great city in a tropical climate , British Empire . Ashore the place still looks a great city , only now not so cities it struck me as a largely of getting to Palestine . atheist country . In another way enturies of Christian pilgrims . Only I am probably the only Christian it is even more of a Holy Land THIS is an Italian ship going to Jaffa in Palestine , the traditional port of This is very queer indeed . This Haifa might be a Liverpool set down in a assenger at all aboard the ship . It has come from Trieste , the gateway Also it seems that I was wrong about the Arabs being all Moslems ; a very high it is one terminal of the ' oil pipe-line and is worth millions of pounds to the In the Land than I had ever thought : " 0000000000000 00000000 . for the next few weeks was a land of strange contrasts . In its new then in five minutes I am in another part where not a Jewish face is to " Promised Land : " we have Jews from Germany , from Romania , The Palestine that I was to see with the Zionist immigrants , and the landing at Jaffa is by barges , and is an Eastern Catholic or just a " Catholic . " while I am a "Tatin ! " of Our Lord . 1907 08 09 1907 08 09 --- Page 325 --- in the Land of Our Lord THE Carmelite Monastery on Mount Carmel ( ... . " Might have been an older , bigger and far more cosmopolitan --- Page 326 --- 378 --- Page 327 --- N. THE LAND OF OUR LORD country . We see it on the atlas at the end of a Bible and it looks quite large what looked like a baby's coffin . Couts , perhaps . ' I'm a Catholic . but the battles of the Old Testament happened , and with a map at home in England with people drinking beer at tables under awnings , there came a little succession a way through herds of camels apparently made in a child's Sunday School prize text in the Old Testament somewhere ( I only found it afterwards ) about the been " over Palestine even as roughly as I did , and just strong-up impressions with a long-hearted priest and a few sad-looking people and one man carrying ordinary sort of Catholic . I hope that I know the principal incidents in the that , with every bit of history and every text coming suddenly to vivid life most terrific sun , and the glare will dazzle you until you can hardly see , and a a perfunctory view of the stock " sights " in under a week . " That very small really , with a decent-powered car you could scamper through Palestine and get I have been to Rabboth-Amon , the place they now call Amman , and there picture-book . ' There are blocks of office-buildings with the latest equipment of and looking up the scholars' books afterwards to find out where you've been , the Israelites originally went down into Egypt . It all fits in so perfectly . Or sun-balconies and sun-glass , and there are tents filthy with apparently centuries hat I mean ! I am a Catholic Englishman , but I should call myself a very happened ? That plain between two ranges of mountains was the natural battle . I suppose that I should learn them once and then forget . But when you've verse , it all fits in so exactly just as the general jumble of a big-saw puzzle ground . Or travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem , and here is the place where see how deep a ravine those river's can carve themselves , and it all comes clear life of Our Lord , but the Midianites and the Moabites and all those eternal Our Lady is said to have sat down and rested . But then , here is another place to your eyes . There could be only one season to start fighting , just in spring , there's what the Zionists call the " Emek , " the Plain of Esdraelon so many religions nobody else would worry . And think of it all , please , under a xtraordinary country in the world with film-star-looking sheiks inside against I've done it so badly , and what have I made you see so far ? ' The most nothing in particular . But you go to Amman and look at those mountains and particular sort of wind will lift the sand from the desert and carry it a hundred splendour and the colour and the squator , and breathe it all and feel it all , If you have not yet renewed your Annual Subscription for 1937 , may we direct Next time . even sometimes smell a bit of it . Perhaps . warrings of the petty tribes of the Old Testament , where did they all happen miles and deposit it neatly in your lungs . Try and see it all , the glare and t when the mountain torrents had passed the worst of their foods . It's all Then it's all different , and the Old Testament and the New , this chapter and th But we're only beginning . I wanted to try to make you see Jerusalem and called the Tomb of Rachel , and of course that was the way to the South , who 000000000000 #000000000000 of dirt . Then along a busy modern street , thick with little open-air cafes film-star-looking pawnbrokers , and with motor-buses made in New York pi that I made quite a little sensation by standing up . With so many races or Ireland it's just a name . But get out there , and where else could it season of the year when Kings go to Battle , and reading a Bible at home it a however , makes the Holy Land come ever so much more " true , " if you Sethlehem and the Jordan and Damascus and the Sea of Galilee . Never mind , --- Page 328 --- contentedly to herself . After a while she opened her eyes and looked round the he had been driven to putting bulletins on his garden gate , a procedure that he it will help me , too . I feel such a weight on my heart since my mother died , After a few days man was promoted to sitting up in bed . though she was young and innocent to be the sport of a sickle public , and his heart asked for he exertion of the dance had overstrained her heart . But she was reminding rapidly by the local navers . The public had gone mad over the little dancer , and her the sense of being well-cared for and having someone to learn on , and she smiled I have felt that if I could speak to someone who would understand , that it would course , seized their opportunity , and one could not open one of these papers now , and it was chiefly thanks to his care . The first night he had never left her , without being confronted with pictures and startling headlines about Nancy . Van lav unite still after the doctor had left her , with a feeling of peace that Nancy smiled up at him , and put out a thin little hand . She had been terribly ill for a few hours , and the doctor knew full well what a big chair . Doctor West came in . He took her miles and then he smiled and shady . Living there the child wondered who had used the room before her . soft white curtains that covered the casement windows and left the room cool detested . All this had added to his concern over the child's welfare , she was so hink that you could tell me a little of your life ! But it is only if you want That's all understood . " he said . " I hate being thanked . Now do you He was very anxious about the child's future , and up to now he knew at his little patient . She looked very fragile as she lay unnamed in with the an hour-to me ! ' ractically next to nothing about her . Hart , the theatrical manager , had been " You are getting on famously now , " he said , " and you may talk for half non-committal . What made him all the more anxious was the attitude taken it had such a friendly atmosphere somehow , and as she lay guessing , she fell asked the room . Ladyslipper Doctor West got up from his chair beside the bed and stood looking down he had not known since her mother's death . It was partly weakness , partly he had succeeded . must have happened . ' She most obviously had not been properly fed , and the till I give you permission . ' Obediently Nan took it . " She is a sweet little thing . " he reflected , as he went down the stairs . " but had used every means possible to bring her round ; and , after a few hours TUST one more shameful . there's a good child . " Nan gave him a grateful smile , and with a patron her head he went out of Serial Story . till kept very quiet . Then the first afternoon that she was allowed to sit out help . ' she has obviously had a rough time lately . ' Chapter V.A Haven . she has obviously had a rough time lately ' " Now you must be good and go to sleep , " he said , " but you are not Doctor West . ' himself , had been besieged with enquiries to such an extent . face . ' D. M. Anderson " Of course I want to , " said Nancy . " I could tell run anything , and I have been wanting to thank you , " she began , but he willows , and the pink eiderdown seemed to contrast sadly with her little ic collapse had made a sensational advertisement . The reporters had , of " There been wanting to thank you . " she began , but he cut her short . was a dainty little room , very fresh and clean . The without being confronted with pictures and startling headlines about Nancy it had such a friendly atmosphere somehow , and as she lay que --- Page 329 --- Anything at all , " replied Sheila . of misfortune lately with bad crops , cattle , and now her father's fall . She wished seeing it's sore so long . ' putting a few straws on the thatch , " retorted Maura . True for your mother ; I should have been winding me business . It's a Farmers always crumble . " said a young lad . launchingly , as he stopped to what she could do for Sheila . " But I'm afraid I'm not likely to hear of anything noisy with chatter . Sheila slipped down the lane to the Gilody's . omas heavyed himself so violently round in the bed that it created and in a shop . Domestic manbe . " she had added at parting . enter the doorway . " Why worry ? Can't little Oissie here get a job after all " Are indeed , and the wee white cow sick , " murmured his wife , Maura , service : maybe she might know of something . Well , why can't she ? " he persisted , rattling a chair to the table hours away in town only to buy a bag of four . " she added , placing his white before him . Nearer than at on a creepy , stirring from time to time a big not of flax seed on the fire Sheila's thoughts were not of the beautiful evening . They had a run ' Don't mind ' Mamma ' she's only teasing " said a slim dark-haired CORN BOAT in at the quay in Sligo , and me in bed not able to en seated on the settle mending a much-mended pair of boy's trousers . entirely , " groaned big Tomas Gilmartin . However , North Gilooly was home on holiday from England , where she was e narrow bay the lights of Sligo twinkled hazily in the slight mist rising over E. Kielty The four other school youngsters came in soon for tea , and the house was She's an old dope , anyway . I never did think much of them new ways I were putting your feet you wouldn't be falling off a ' ladder when you were 000000000000 00000000 maned : the chintz curtains screening it from the kitchen , Happed almost into Aye indeed , me good man ; if we had half an eye in your head to see where he would is coming to with lady doctors . Maybe she didn't fix me leg right , he could earn a little . Even a little ready cash goes a good way in the country . Norah Gilcotv. a big . fair-haired easy-going girl promised readily to see the fire . the girl's failure to obtain work was a sore point . the sea . a hand's turn : glory be to God , but it's myself has the bad luck England would soon be left behind . " What , will you go easy now . " explained his wife . " It isn't every day She was overjoyed to be going " What'll do , Sean . Leave Sheila alone , " interrupted the mother , knowing And why can't you be in time for your dinner ? " said Sheila . " Spend cyping ? " the Door It was a mellow late summer's evening ; the air was sweet and fresh . Across country " she thought , as the shrill an have the doctor putting bandages on you . ' siren announced their departure . tion she got going into the technical every day learning shorthand- nd why can't you be in time for your dinner ? " said spending . earn their living in a strange ard winter we're in for , a gradh , with the protees bad and all , " man have the doctor putting bandages on you're home at last " # er we're in for . a wadk , with the protees bad and all . " you were putting your feet you wouldn't be falling off the fire . 1907 1907 1959 1959 1959 1959 --- Page 330 --- " NEARER THAN THE DOOR " --- Page 331 --- have become a brighter place . She passed by the public library , and at the same She walked back to her " ages , mentally fighting every inch of the war . and now to get sick . She would have to let them know at home she was out of photo of her mother . ' Still more , what would her heavenly Mother think of her , curtly bade Sheila good-morning . good bus ride and then a fair walk . When she did arrive the mistress was very whereabouts of a Roman Catholic church . Under the circumstances Sheila she had done so all the buoyancy left her . There was no Catholic church in Sheila was listening to a glowing character of herself as delivered by the Tarporlev : the nearest was in Chester miles away , and even if there were a ' bus office . She explained matters briefly . he comes home from school . ' full of visitors and parlourmaid taken suddenly ill with anvendicitis . ' a Church of England girl - such a waste of my time in fruitless interviews . " She tone . " Give me your doctor's address and our Harry'll take a message when manageress to Mrs. " Perry . Tried by the events of the last few days , Sheila felt this last rebuff very keenly you now't , seeing you've got your insurance card , " said the landlady in a venings : she would try and arrange that . So Sheila definitely refused the place . Call ' in to-morrow . ' There may be some ladies in this evening , " said the to remove tear traces , she put on her hat and coat and went back to the registry ference . " So it was all settled and Sheila was to go to Tarporley the next started talking to a Protestant boy . " What would her mother saw if she knew la entered the office . She had heard on very often now and faint . Well , if this wasn't the last straw . ' Three weeks ' unemployment a child of Mary ? sarming till she heard Sheila was a Roman Catholic . was almost directed through . particular ; even Norah admittedly didn't go to Mass every Sunday since she I've just the place for you , love , " was the greeting next morning when She sat on the edge of the bed and cried quietly . Then , nowdering her face manageress brightly . Mrs. Perry says she relies on my judgment , so won't bother with any further Wait a minute , love , and I'll phone Mrs. Perry . Maybe she could arrange on her letters . The sky had been dark and threatening all morning , and she hadn't gone They are perfect tools down at that office . I particularly said I wanted bone as soon as you come . " She suited the action to the word , and soon With the address on a slip of paper she rallied forth . The place given was a matters . " However . Mrs. Perry said she was very disappointed . She hadn't known the Sheila listened while the manageress rattled on : " Mrs. Perry wants me to The disappointment was keen . " Still , after all , it's only for three months ; desperate : her funds were running , low . wouldn't be suitable , unless she would be willing to go to church on Sunday THE CROSS . any steps before the rain fell in torrents . Before reaching the bus stop she time a thought struck her . She went in to consult a Catholic directory . When why not accept it , " she reflected . The temptation was strong . She felt so nistress could allow a maid to be away all morning . Feeling much happier . Sheila left the office . The world seemed suddenly to 382 . A few mornings later , on attempting to rise , Sheila felt horribly sick , giddy Once in her room she started packing . After all , many girls were not " So far she had kept it secret . ' The cook at the last place had kindly sent " Oh , love , you do look bad ; would better have a doctor . It would a it of missing even one Mass ? " Sheila reddened as she picked up a desperate : her funds were running low . Still , after all , it's only for three 1 anyster before the rainfall in torrents . Before reaching the bus stop she --- Page 332 --- 383 --- Page 333 --- Stefansdom Vienna's wwwwwwwww swissoppress --- Page 334 --- 385 and other other countries were transferred to establish a variety of the most common was written to the What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding article . the first person has been transferred to the most common companies are the first time 1961 62minton's professional career 1940s , 1961 professional party personnel 1961 62minton who graduated a professor from 1961 62minton # PRENNED FRANCED 1940s , 1961 62m. Broadcastershire What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding article 1961 62 .00060006000600060006000600060006 the 1961-000 1934 1957 1930s , 1930s , 1961-000 1961 62minton 1930s , Governorary 1930s ago 1961 from 1940s , 1940s. 1930s ago # 1961-000 # 1961 62minton 1961 62m. 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 1961 62 . 0 0 1930s ago 0 0 0 0 0 0 1930s , advertisement management . 0 0 --- Page 335 --- 386 General view of the interior of the cathedral . point of fusion of the cultures of the North and South . all , because the Editor probably wouldn't let me . anything at all at first , it is so dark . That has its disadvantages too , if you But you wouldn't notice it at first , for the spire distracts you . And the queer to with the church . Though most of them didn't do much except get buried recalling Italy and the campanili . It reminds you that Vienna really is the hem . For one thing , the roof of the nave is a lot higher than that of the because I know that they're put there to make the place beautiful and not to of another . The inner door leading from the porch to the nave is one of the thing about the spire is that it is quite separate from the church , at " once Of course the outside of the whole building is covered with really fine orna- If you go in through the west-door , you will be going in the over the Bishop's-door , and statues of saints in niches everywhere , and statues mentation . There is a very beautiful relief showing a scene from the life of loveliest examples of late Roman . Within the ' church itself you can hardly see make a mistake if someone asks you who they are . But I can't mention them St. Paul , over the Singers-door , and another of the Death of the Blessed Virgin want to examine details . You've got to go round peering at everything . And up's-door , and statues of saints in niches everywhere , and staff nan door in the world that has a Gothic arch . At take a mistake if someone asks you who they are . But I mind me of someone in whom I'm not a bit interested . Then with the church . Though most of them didn't do much excel , of archdukes and archduchesses and other great people who had something to sion of the cultures of the North and South and archduchesses and other great people who had something irchdukes and archduchesses and other great people who had hurch . Though most of them didn't do much except get buri ver the Bishop's-door , and statues of saints in niches everywhere And lots of statues of nobody in particular , that really satisfy me most , in the world that has a Gothic arch . At least I've never has its of statues of nobody in particular , that really satisfy me no --- Page 336 --- 0 0 --- Page 337 --- to realise that at times their wives might suffer from boredom . Before their 00 . was to have gone . Mrs. Johnstone , her kindly next-door neighbour , had She certainly did , and was quite justly proud of the baby . With his sturdy limbs , the house alone . The last of the sympathisers had departed . How'd quiet everv- his big blue eyes and his golden curls . But after all , babies were a tie , and men-folks seemed to get off so lightly . They never seemed to feel it , or even really was lonely sitting here hour after hour . Robert was cut all day , seeing for example , was the Parochial Reunion . All her friends would be there . She and Baby Bernard . Not that she did not love both her husband and the child , Mr. Winyard took up a paper and made a presence at reading . Mrs. Winyard A sigh escaped her as she re-seated herself before the fire and took up a book crying of her twelve months old baby . Bernard . " She rattled his back o read . But her eyes did not focus on the printed words , instead she gave Mrs. Winyard swar . It would have been the first Whirt Drive and Dance Mrs. Winyard had Discontent and low grooming hullaby . The baby's last . For another minute or two she rocked fresh faces . talking to fresh people . She was still young , only twenty-four , and know how to utter . The chimpering ceased at last . Mrs. Winyard began a healthy up to now . For a moment she hung over him then she went back to im then carefully she arose , and tip-toeing to the cot. gently laid him down cot and gram , that they might not be a more poignant reminder to the grief- had had too , and great had been their joy and excitement over the advent of Hilary Bannon marriage , she and Robert had planned to have such good times together . They She settled him comfortably among his millions then rallied up the little blankets Baby Bernard was dead . The funeral over . Mr. and Mrs. Winyard were in hold them back . Of course , Robert had to be there , he was M.C. , thing seemed - and bare . A kindly neighbour had thoughtfully removed the offered to come in and look after baby , whilst both Mr. and Mrs. Winyard were It was not fair , she must , that she should be tied here day after day , week sitting with idle hands upon her lap , watched the leaping frames . ' No wee woolly She tip-toed over to the cot again . Were Bernard was still sleeping , but his he fire , and re-seating herself , learned her head among the cushions . Fears of chagrin and disappointment stood in her eyes , and she bit her lip from her dry lips . What did such things matter to her now ? They were empty-meaning . the fire of youth was strong in her veins . Her baby had been all the world YOUG Mrs. Winyard sat before the ones fire trying to snatha the fretful gently , murmuring the sweet meaningless words that only true mothers was very flushed . She did hope it was nothing serious , he had been so by Bernard . But now , at times , Mrs. Winyard felt rather tied . To- not the heart of the fire and her thoughts wondered at will . wwwwwwwwwww swissoppoon000 been to since wee Bernard's coming . She had so looked forward to it , " and now tricken parents . ' There they sat , silently , one on each side of the fireplace . fully . and finally stretched her cramped arms above her head dances . ' A harsh tough broke er week , doing the same things always the housework . looking after Robert baby was ill and she had been unable to leave him . She could go to pictures and to her to her # # been to since wee Bernard's coming . She had so looked to 1961 1957 1959 ace was very flushed . She did hope it was nothing serious , he 1907 08 09 after week , doing the same things always , the housework , looks --- Page 338 --- 389 --- Page 339 --- ness , or the treatment she had received from the Hart's . Partly because she was and her mother died and left me all alone . Do you think that you could be my a kind little person , and partly because she was too much of a child still to take his knee . She cuddled up and least her cheek against his shoulder , and so , very I had been hard and resentful with God for taking away my wife and child and Do you really mean it ? " she asked him . " It is not just kindness ? " or a very long time , so , when you are fit we will go away to the South of The days wore on , and the child grew daily stronger . She was allowed : We are going to be awfully hannv . " she whispered and then , very confident- I shall't trust you out of my sight for a long while vet . " he assured her . have suffered , Nancy . " ill right if I had been with mother , but I do miss her so terribly ! ' a little girl once like you , Nan . ' She would be just about your age . But she I had given up my religion . But your dancing , somehow , brought me to my Nan's face rushed , and she looked at her would-be father with big eyes . Am I ? " he asked . " " Surely you don't remember your father . Nancy ? " ' It has been a bit hard sometimes . ' she whispered . " It would have been Poor little kid , " he said . ' I'll try and be a good child to you , ' she said . child close . little figure , carrying her over to a big chair , where he sat down , holding her on I have made it all straight again , now . ' Nan slipped a little hand into his . The kind words were too much , and Nan burst into a food Nan slipped a little hand into his . Her adopted father gave her a squeeze . ' together . ' Doctor West said nothing , but he stopped down and picked up the frail . Oh yes , quite well ! He was very big and jolly , and we used to play such Nancy shook her head . Ladyslipper . What a dear little thing you are , " he said , " I can't bear to think of the doctor asked after a minute . Then he came over to her . simply she told him her story . She made no alliance to her guardian's unkind- Doctor West stroked her cheek gently . to read between the lines . Nan snuggled up against him . When she had finished , he took her little hand in his . longer now , and sat in a big chair by the window . at last . " have been thinking about your future . " he said , a little shvlv. " I LADYSLIPPER Nan smiled at him gratefully , she felt so secure with this big man . . She added : " You are a little like my own daddy senses . " I think it was because you were only dancing for Our Lady . " A ' Not after the first minute , ' she said , and then she told him all about le girl ? ' I'd try and be a good father to you , Nan . " I am getting quite proud of you , " remarked the doctor , one afternoon , she felt so secure with this big man . Just cry . Nan dear , it will do you good , ' he whispered . as he came into her room . " You are beginning to get some flesh on your bones things except as they came , without reasoning . But the doctor was wise enough " I am setting quite proud of you , " remarked the dod Nan smiled at him gratefully , 39 . He saw a tear trickle down the little pale cheek , and gathered the motherless " Weren't you very frightened dancing alone before such a great crowd ! " or longer now , and sat in a big chair by the window # I am serving quite proud at you're remarked the doctor , one afternoon , No . I do really want you to be my little girl . And I owe you a so there will be no thought of school at present . I have not hings except as they came , without reasoning . But the doctor She was allowed up . Weren't you very frightened senses . " I think it was because you " were only dancing for That a dear little thing you are , " he said , " I can't be as he came into her room . " --- Page 340 --- began with joy to praise God with loud voices , saying : " Blessed be the King , the knee before Him in derision , " and spitting upon Him they took the need when He knew that they would come to take Him by force and make Him King . they were not considering their Victim . Whose laterated Body , in pain unspeak and struck His head " perhaps that's how you , yourself , have used the strength arracks , and now when they saw Jesus seemingly unable to defend Himself , XXV. Jesus Crowned with Thorns . Then the soldiers of the Governor . taking Jesus into the hall , gathered His servants the earth His footstool . ... And now men mocked Him. bent and plaiting a crown of thorns , they put it on His head , and a need able , was bleeding away the sins of the world . But the soldiers who had only King of the Jews . " Mark. XV. 17 : Matt. ' XXVII , 28- rostrate at the feet of Jesus by His word ; and when He allowed them to rise , about , " left them and their Temple without saying one single word He let them . St. John tells us that after the multiplication of the leaves and hey deemed Him some trickster , found out and exposed . Ashamed at having he dominating priests were not satisfied either . Pilate had not returned when the litters , exhausted , dropped their whips I am . " So now , the scourging over , and Pilate still absent , and and free will He has given you ! to crown him there and then whether He would or not ... ... " " Jesus therefore have crowned Him in the Temple , but He having " viewed all " things round Throne-Omnipotence His sceptre-Untrammelled Will and the angel the wisdom of God . ' Who cometh " in the name of the Lord " ( Luke , XIX , 38 ) . been spectators were not tired of the pastime of torture , and they could see that Some of that hand had been at the arrest in Gethsemane and had been laid special section of The Cross . fled into the mountain " ( VI , 15 ) ... . On Palm Sunday " the whole multitude im to themselves , " they clothed Him in purple , but a scarlet cloak about Him . by humiliating Jesus before the whole band . ther did they concocted a piece of devilment of their own , to pass the time . Twice before . the Jews in real earnest , would have crowned Jesus King had circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . crucified . King , and to Pilate's question : " Art Thou a King ? " had heard His answer Christist . the power of God and atrocious ! I. Cor. I.25 . Him the whole band " ( Matt. XXVII , 27 ) . Taking Jesus into the hall , away from the people , where they could have chconfraternity if the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own o Him the whole band " ( Matt. XXVII , 27 ) . None-These two pages . though by no means intended exclusively for members of the was the King of eternal glory-Greator of the universe-Heaven His victimised , and probably laughed at by their comrades , they now retaliated " Now-These two races , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the The Preach The ward on duty at the trial had heard Jesus accused of calling Himself ishes , " these men when they saw the miracle Jesus had worked , " determ Archconfraternity of the S I bowing the knee before Him , they mocked Him , saving : ' Hail faces , and declared they had enough of the scour im heal the ear Peter had cut off . The story had circulated in the are called ... ... men when they saw the miracle Jesus had worked , ' hand . And bowing been victimised , and probably laughed at by their comrades , t # # # --- Page 341 --- THE sacred passion Gallagher , Patrick Joseph Kelly . names of deceased . . Canon Joyce , P.P. ; Rev. Dominic Mangan , O.D.C arah Byrne , Elizabeth Higgins , Hubert Kenny , Ellen Carrick , Francis McDonnell , e' Harte ( Mother of Rev. Fr. Finian , C.P. ) : --- Page 342 --- 's that it has been so long about it . There is a new restiveness among the slum who are most energetic in other-branches of Catholic activity have quite definitely population in Europe . At long last the patience is wearing thin . " The marvel Communism . The newspapers and the Citizens' Housing Committee have munism . Our Christians are pledged to fight this Communism . The moral is Union of our Catholic secondary schools , all the Catholic Action Societies and the great Catholic Action Societies which do such great good he will see " the hings have been getting worse in the slums , instead of better , Tomas O'Bearain is far as housing is concerned has been anything but Christian . Moreover , work for the slum boy , manages three Boys' Clubs in Dublin dealing in all with past pupils of Belvedere College . And that is all . barriers and getting to know the people of the slums . In social work for any of up their families in the fear and love of God . " No mention has been made of the Most good can be done where the greatest need for good work lies . " There is Christian State to be built . There is also the job of breaking down the class ne section of the community that has been shamefully neglected , not alone in organisations for dealing with the better class of boy . But that is to be expected , Perhaps it is plain ignorance . Whatever is the reason nearly every " Old Boys " great concourse in Dublin determined to have nothing to do with Communism . lwellers . This restiveness , translated to drastic action , is what is called Com- friendship , sympathy , understand . inormous amount done by the Society in other fields . A new venture is the boy : the working boy , the newsboy and the idle boy . It can't all be laz The Society of St. Vincent de Paul , whose constitution specifically prescribes In Ireland we can pride ourselves on having perhaps the most patient slim the Lamp of Faith burning so brightly for fifteen hundred years - an untended something for these boys . It has not been the question of expense ; the greatest "ing . And it is because this is Club for messenger boys , run by the past pupils of the Catholic University School . At any rate there is something peculiar in this boycott of work for the slum The bow in the slums craves for lamp , of course ! For the newly-awakened Christian there are two things to do . There is a into " a disillusioned - if not beina denied to him that he grows isn't it ? lysical fifth in which so many human beings are compelled to live and bring re more than that in Gloucester-street alone . Of course there are plenty of supposed0000 00000000 gnored this most important of all social questions In other words . Dublin cares for from 250,300 of its street-urchins . There The newspapers have horrified the public mind with their disclosures of the many other groups have unhesitatingly turned down every suggestion for doing moral surroundings of these unfortunate people . Perhaps public opinion a people from whom Matt Talbot came . He will see many other things beside Idle Francis . seen pointing out to the Irish Christian that his treatment of his fellow-Christians but throughout Ireland , namely , the slum boy . Even those groups HERE is a new awakening in the land . The Feast of Christ the King saw not bear to hear it . We have tender stomachs . We prefer to sit and talk of shvious : remove the restiveness by righting the wrongs , and there will be no actually criminal-man " # newsboys of Dublin , about 160 of them , are looked after by some of the Perhaps public opinion could 1940s # vored this most important of all social questions moral surroundings of these unfortunate people . Perl Work for their families in the fear and love of God . No. mentions has been made of the it bear to hear it . We have tender stomachs . about a hundred boys . This is a sorry attempt when contrasted with dwellers . This restiveness , translated to drastic action , is wl 1901 19101901000 --- Page 343 --- 393 . --- Page 344 --- 394 --- Page 345 --- The principal prophecies concerning concerning the Passion ? tions to perish outside the city . 5 . Which are the principal prophecies From a painting in SS. John and the Passion are to be found ( 1 ) in the 4 . What are the principal figures of Paul's , Rome . and broke it in pieces . the Passion ? driven forth amid a chorus of maledic- entire people and which was then priest burdened with the sins of the The Agany in the Garden . the second figure was the Paschal was the scapegoat which the High- Lamb ( John xix ) ; the third figure The first figure of the Passion was Mount Moriah , where it had , like which struck . Jesus , its head enmeshed in thorns ; he mountain ( Calvary ) Nabuchodonosor the giant statue of Nabuchodonosor Abraham , garden . the ram sacrificed by From a painting in SS . the THE AGONY IN THE Passionist " Father from the Italian by a --- Page 346 --- 0 States --- Page 347 --- the Rev. Fr. Martin , who for several months has been the Vice-Postulator's lay at rest and undisturbed . ' The ligaments had perished and the flesh had Retreat , Ormskirk ; the Very Rev. Fr. Arthur. Rector of St directed the legal formalities : the Very Rev. Mr. Joseph Rector of St. Gabriel's secretary for the various preliminary negotiations and conferences , and on this silk , had been prepared by Miss A. Travers , Mrs. W. Evans and Miss but their red seals were still tolerably clear . The lid of the coffin was revements of two books on the Servant of God and of one on Fr. Ignatius Svencer outer coffin was visible . Through time the binding cords had partly decayed , St. Anne's , Sutton , Lancs. , on Wednesday , November 4th. 1936 lown the sarcophagus in the presence of the command " until finally the West necessary documents were read by the Rt. Rev. Mor. James Redmond D D and care , the doctors enumerated , identified and transferred each bone to a white he' Apostolic Notary for the Recognition . The Very Rev. Mr. Adamson assisted and fallen in , but beneath its remaining boards the remains of the Holy Passionist and examination of the remains of the Venerable Servant of God . The necessary to whom the Sacred Congregation has entrusted the care of the Relics : and emoved . It was then discovered that the inner coffin had greatly decayed SS. Cosmas and Damian , Mr. J. Bagot Oldham , F.H. to transfer them in the broken coffin to the Sacristy . as had been intended . His October 26th last year . the Sacred Congregation of Rites had entrusted to His In the crypt Mr. E. Hamilton and Mr. E. Borrows began the work of Manchester ) , and finished by the Sisters of the Passionist Convent . Sutton . A Grace the Archbishop of Liverpool the duty of presiding over the identification The doors leading to the church , wherein are the crust and tomb of Ven. fessrs . Pyans and Gordon of Manchester . The lining of white ecclesiastical he Archbishop , and Mr. L. Curry was Master of Ceremonies . At the instance occasion was officially known as Sacristan , and responsible for the practical The new oak coffin , with its brass crucifix and breast-plate : was the work of Mr. O"Brien represented the local Medical Officer of Health and the Home Office . negotiations and preparations were then set on foot , and at 9 a.m. on November fumbled into dust , but the skeleton was perfect and its parts in position , The witnesses were the Very Rev. Fr. Brendan. C.P. Provincial , and Fr. Fyans and Mr. A. Kerrigan took part in the Recognition . silt-covered " coffin-board , " afterwards to be lowered into a new coffin with # Venerable " Father Dominic . C.P. took place privately at Liverpool intoned the Veni Creator at the High Altar , then in the Sacristy various ban , C.P. , well known as the Vice-Postulator of the Cause and the Owing to the danger to the sacred remains that might result from attempting The doctors were Dr. Basil N. Murphy , president of the Liverpool Guild of preparations . the Sub-Promoter of the Faith , the Very Rev. A. McCurdy , D. its " sacred burden . " lominic , and to the Sacristy were locked and sealed . " The Archbishop of of Ven. Dominic race instructed that their examination be made in the crypt . With all reverence 4th , the solemn ceremony began . faithfully discharge their respective functions - mony of the " Canonical Recogni- Exhumation . tion of the remains of the Servant were taken by the official witnesses , the doctors and workmen , that they would THE solemn ceremony of the Canonical # zinc shell , made by Mr. A. Kerrigan , Manchester , lined the oak coffin . of God . Ven. Fr. Dominic , Passionist aithfully discharge their respective functions . 000000 00000000 . Other Passionists present were the Rev. Fr. Leo. Provincial Consultor , who An account of the Solemn Cere- Archbishop , and Mr. L. Curry was Master of Ceremonies . At the instance 190101000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961 62.0006, --- Page 348 --- 0 0 --- Page 349 --- 399 exhumation of view . Dominic --- Page 350 --- eturned to Spain to spread their blasphemous propaganda amongst the mole- heard in every part of South America has been named Berlin . of views between delegates of different countries . Up to date , delegates from home to obtain more lasting results from the personal contact and interchange concluded between the broadcasting authorities and the Hierarchy whereby the in its growth and development . At the Radio Congress , specially chosen speakers rouths , trained in Soviet principles in the anti-God schools of Moscow , " have Polish Radio undertook to broadcast regularly the following Catholic , items : Congress was held at Munich in 1929 , and in the interval , 1 ) All stations - High Mass and sermon every Sunday and Holiday of Obligation : suggestions for improving the Secretist radio programmes . We make him a their native land , and were forced to listen to Russian stations which continually in 1919 , was directly responsible for the torture and death of hundreds of 2 ) From Vilna-Divine Office and sermon from the Basilica of Ostra-B great strides have been made in the development and perfection tariat . And it is announced that the Spanish Premier will shortly saw a visit Anchista , in memory of the famous Jesuit missionary who and anologic lectures : ( 5 ) From Katowice-Lenten sermons . The In Venezuela , the Apostolic Nuncio spoke from Radio Caracas for the inauguration the following countries have promised to attend : Germany , Austria , Belgium , is indeed fraught with peril . speakers are selected in advance by a commission appointed by the Hierarchy . to recognise the propaganda value of the radio , and have participated largely France . Italy , Holland , Poland , Czecho-Slovakia , Vatican City and the United a week : ( 4 ) From Warsaw-a series of religious conferences , including missionary to Moscow . Doubtless he will be received with open arms , and duly instructed Interior to conduct special short-wave transmissions for Asia . Africa and Central from Dutch exiles who complained that they could not receive programmes from international Catholic Radio Congress which will be held at Prague from Mau and which serve as a point of intimate contact between peoples of the most lished , whose voices reach far beyond international frontiers , present of the above information and trust that it will bear fruit . Organisation has been authorised by the Ministry of the the regular " Catholic Hour " programme . Dr. Kiernan is looking for mile , a new Catholic Radio Station , with a power of 100 kilowatts . was entitled to ask : Why ? inaugurated at Sao Paolo , Brazil . ' This station , which can be founded the city of Sao Paolo . The Dutch Catholic Radio ocent citizens , has now taken up his residence in Spain . A band of Spanish An event of considerable importance for the Catholic world is the Second The notorious Bela Kun , who as President of the Hungarian Soviet in Budapest every first Saturday ; ( 3 ) From Low-a twenty-minutes' talk for the sick 4th-8th . Seven years have elapsed since the first Congress of radio technique . Powerful new stations have been established- OTHER countries have given us a lead in this direction . Early this year , for Catholic . International . as to the course of action he must pursue on his return to Spain . ' The future ured forth a stream of Soviet propaganda . In Poland , a definite contract was THE CROSS . liver addresses upon various aspects of broadcasting . But the promoters Radio . Catholic Action . States . It will be noticed that Ireland is not represented - and surely we are fashioning the shackles of Soviet slavery for an ancient free and Catholic country . Radio Congress . America . This new departure is the direct result of correspondence and appeals example , a new and different and divergent ideas . ' Catholics on the Continent have not been s Other countries . frew are submitted to the radio authorities , who also pay the fees - but the 0 .000 International Catholic Radio Congress www our own ent ideals . Catholics on the Continent have not been slow workers are selected into America by a commission appointed in the integration . --- Page 351 --- 40 . --- Page 352 --- The gunner had spotted the moving and suddenly a machine-gun spat line . Jean watched with horror . The figure began to move again viciously somewhere off down the figure . www must revise # 1907 08 09 --- Page 353 --- tage of the breathing spell to take a rest . Some were already fast asleep , worn snow . And then it dawned on him that it might be a priest . He himself had thought of the figure in the snow . With an effort he pulled himself along . When warm . He came closer and saw it was a wounded German . The figure moved firing had stopped as suddenly as it began . He peeled carefully out across care where he went , anywhere was better than this blackened and war-scarred Carefully he crawled along . ' The firing had begun again . ' It was the machine- nonent a sniper might see him and then Jean did not like to think what would e saw the figure of a man moving along on his stomach on the snow . Around viciously somewhere off down the line . The gunner had spotted the moving and such things as cold and hungry men are apt to dream about . He dreamt him . He moved on slowly . He knew he was fairly safe while the firing went on figure fascinated . It began to move again on to the next form that lay on the and spoke something Jean could not catch , but in an instant he knew the voice , in the Auvergues , of warm clothes and great fires of pine legs from the mountains , Jean pulled the collar of his coat around his ears , lay back against the earthen well he carefully climbed over the sand-bags and dropped down outside . He Most of it was blind shooting . But there was always a chance . He raised himself he guessed . Soon the short December day would give way to night , increasing posts , staring with sleepy eyes out across " no-man's.and . " After all he was a priest , and friend and foe were alike to him . shot by friend and foe . and if possible to administer Extreme Union . He knew the danger of being out by the cold and fatigue and lack of sleep . Only the sentries were at their at all . He saw the figure roll over on its back the way men do when they are The figure began to move again , and then suddenly a machine-gun sat ear . He jumped up and groped for his rifle . It was very dark . He must have " no-man's land . " At first he could see nothing , but presently he thought he raid he thought , while he'slept . nights past the incessant fighting had prevented any sleep . It was after mid-day , down with a groan . He was aroused by a stout , and a staccato crackle of rifle-shots close to In a minute Jean made up his mind . Dropping his rifle against the trench new this was against orders , but a strange impulse made him do it to-nig . Zimmerman . united in death . He was badly wounded he knew . He was tempted to go back , but then he He watched the figure more along slowly and carefully until it came to one of wounded . re motionless figures , where it stopped . He wondered what he was doing . At any Lorraine . about were several other figures all motionless . ' There must have been't a trench he war was over and that he had gone away to a happier land . He didn't tired , and sat on the firing-step of the trench to get a little rest . For old see something more on the snow . As his eyes got used to the darkness ure . " Jean watched with horror . Yes , the priest had been hit , if it was a 401 ppen . He had never got used to the sight of dead men . He watched the For a while he lay almost insensitive . Blood was coming from his mouth . ady to drop from exhaustion his handsome in contact with something the darkness he could not see the face . It was the voice of Karl the cold a hundredfold . Around him were his fellow-soldiers , each taking a long while . He jumped on the firing-step and took his place . The idredfold . Around him were his fellow-soldiers , each taking advan- could see something more on the snow . As his eyes got used to then gone out to the wounded in " no-man's-land " to hear their confessions , little to see where the figure lay . A bullet hit him in the chest and he dropped staring with sleepy eyes out across " no-man's-land . o had started the trouble . Butlets began to dig into t who had started the trouble . Butlets began to dig into the snow around trench and was soon fast asleep . As he slept he drew --- Page 354 --- 402 . Rev. Father Charles , C.P. --- Page 355 --- mouthpiece of the Church . ' of men . Its aim is to promote athletic materialism . " Three of these , published respectively at Santander , the outbreak of the civil war . defence and advance . It'm must defend the Christian position and push on to From every point of view the Exhibition was an unqualified success , and virtue . The anti-Catholic Press is striving to undermine the faith and morality various Committees who shared the Labour of preparation . The eloquent and of Down and Connor , and Patron of the Exhibition , opened up new vistas of and his trenchant exposition of the duties of the Catholic Press are worthy of principles to the problems of the present day . After declaring the Exhibition oven . His Lordship passed around each of the ry stalls and spent a long time inspecting and reviewing the various displays . activity for the apostolate of the Catholic Press . " The Catholic and the anti- inspiring address delivered by His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Mageean , Bishop Catholic Press occupy opposing campus " said His Lordship . " Their aims and ideals are different . " The Catholic Press is fighting in the cause of truth and Upon the duties of the Catholic Press His Lordship was equally explicit . hearts of men . It must interpret the teaching of the Church and annly its he greatest credit is due not only to the organisers but to the members of the ask of the civil war . Three of these , published respectively at Santander , the stall devoted to the " Passionist Publications " His Lordship examined 1,000 people to St. Mary's Hall , Belfast , from November 2 principles to the problems of the present day . " The Catholic Press is the hearts of men . It must interpret the teaching with interest the last copies of Passionist periodicals received from Spain before The Catholic Press is the THE first Catholic Press Exhibition held in Ireland attracted more than of Passionist periodicals received from Spain before . " The duty of the Catholic Press is two-fold " he declar Passionist Publications " His Lordship examined of the Church and apply its time inspecting and reviewing the various displays . tivity for the apostolate of the Catholic Press . " The Ca " The Catholic and the anti- said His Lordship . present day . " Their aims and After declaring the Exhibition open . His Lordship passed aroun rather conquests by advancing the reign of truth and virtue in the minds and close attention . Exhibition . Belfast . was so000,000000000 Catholic Catholic Press --- Page 356 --- message conveying the Apostolic blessing . The Bishop of Down and Connor reads a opening the press exhibition . usual different evidence , to sub training # # # After important evidence in C.IT , --- Page 357 --- in the couple by the stream , a nightin- front page would be taken up with Grieve , he thought with admiration silently . bearing the refreshment which Already he could see the headlines : to-morrow's Daily Citizen the entire and fields sloping gently down to a was difficult to imagine that Grieve or farmstead on its wide , rich bosom , near his master's hand . He paused . meadows , each holding a little cottage caservants and threw them wide to the man sees his past like a swift-moving into the light , his breath coming more beauty of the May night . " For the to awakening life ; and presently , down was getting worried about you , for it how well these monks who had built the place had chosen . Queer fellows edge of the lawn a young birch stood , they must have been , spending their Henry Stainsforth looked at the old broad stream , now red , now gold , in was going to die , but he did not see he put on the side table in the library , moments before death , a drowning gale began to sing . Nature was re- the sunset afterglow . Trees dressed in lives toiling , with no recompense . It hundredth time since he had bought his master like the spirit of anguish New Serial Story Grieve , was preparing to die . is so late , sir , and supper has been of pursuit were audible , walked forward hope to reproduce on a canvas . The air weary , sir . Can I get you anything ? " newing everywhere her age-old miracle man who had served his family for arrived in a green no artist could ever there any callers this afternoon , any town . It stood on a hillock , its lawns film before his eyes . Henry Stainsforth hat indefinable something that belongs Priory was only fifteen miles from Peters ! I have work to do before stretched away to the horizon . At the of resurrection , while he , Stainsforth of the past-he saw the future . In more than forty years , rather as an abominable scandal , would be on butler , detached himself , and looked at the too-fierce Channel gates ; broad was sweet with the scent of clover and Will there be anything more , sir ? " I'm so glad you have come . sir . " Retired to her room . sir. and hour bride's blossom " sheltered it from Great financial sensation ! or two , then satisfied that no sounds Thank you , Peters , that will be tone of the privileged servant . " I he said , with the respectful , familiar evenly . From the shadows , Peters , the one item of news , and one only . cleared an hour or more . You look so THEY saw that in those few terrible very tired ! " He walked to the diamond-paned though he were seeing him for the stand ? By the way , where is Miss for you , " answered the butler . Prominent financier arrested ! himself into the hall . shut the CHAPTER I-Tragedy at Grieve . No , thank you , Peters . I don't door , and learned against it , as though spent . " He listened a moment I to be disturbed . Do you under- No messages , sir , and no callers , Thousands ruined . first time . before I retire . On no account am Stainsforth . His name , coupled with ago . " Peters went out , and returned all . Good-night ! " he wine in the library . Tell me , were Good-night , sir . ' have something , sir . " special ! . The door closed . Sounds of locking- ncarnate . " Very well , Peters . Yo HE master of Grieve Priory let visitors ? " Diana ? " You ought to mask was off . cult ? " he suggested . up . Silence . He was alone , and the The Problem Page . want anything to eat . I am tired , sir. and a bis- You can put " A class of sherry , sir. and a " A class of sherry , herry , sir , and a bis- FRANCES MacBRIDE . " Very well , Peters . You can put The Problem Page # FRANCES SVERIDE cult ? " he suggested . " You ought to --- Page 358 --- 406 . --- Page 359 --- broke the stillness . Quietly he tip-toed face . He felt that his very gaze . the A table covered with a linen cloth Walnut furniture , stainless steel fittings , coming had cost her mother her life tence the doctor had just passed . He world was kind to youth and beauty . told himself passionately that he did had just finished some ceremony when knocked twice , gently . ' There was no serene confidence along the busy road he felt , rather than saw every detail of Eighteen years old , stepping now with lovely phantasy of her dream . Diana . love behind her : and after to-morrow about religion since she had been old stood near , and on it were two candles . calm , placid , still . The white room intelligent . delightful young daughter . like a cloud , and one hand was pressed pleasure ; dressed in a cotton frock and ing blue dusk of the May night , so that book until that moment when purely answer . He turned the handle , and of Murillo's Madonna . He smiled at by accident he raised them at the very upstairs had been altered in some way bed lay his new-born daughter , whose lasted . The priest , hastily summoned . good , romantic , idealistic young maiden . the very old and the very young know . a sunbonnet , wandering in the meadows . Presence under his roof , although he Marjorie's calm acceptance of the sen- with him . Grieve was her love and and pointing to some English words . Now he was at the top of the pedestal , She was as good as engaged to a smart before he had time toavour her full there was wealth and influence and Her dark hair lay across the pillow The room was filled with the gather- The only thing he had ever truly loved her keeping that Madonna through all and stood there listening . No sound servants . He had kept his eyes on his up the wide , gracious stairway and heart at the expression on his wife's he entered the room . In a cot by the had been torn from him ruthlessly at Marjorie's bidding . She was going antics of the fat . speckled trout . tion , his energy , had been reserved for would remember that scene while life hions . He had never coerced Diana back him kneel . The nurse knelt of shame that had shot through his Two finely-pointed etchings , and one to receive the Last Rites , she told him . That was what astounded him most- a crucifix , and some smaller articles . of life , secure in the knowledge that she died . It had been a time like this , all that would be changed . consolation up to the present , this fair , had had to force her to go to town smiling a little as though at some him try to forget , for after all , the listening to the blackbird's song- gaze of the unbelieving , the profane , silver and rose and grey blending in a THE PROBLEM PAGE sitting by the stream watching the paused before a white door . He enough to understand . She had never A S though on a sudden impulse , he the door swung open under his hand . seemed to feel the need of any spiritual He looked at her in the shadows . and to-morrow the inevitable crash What did it matter if he crushed a few Something happened that night to innocent , less swift souls in his climb ? I went to the door , unlocked it . She lay in that deep repose that only young naval officer . For her , life was the changing taste of girlhood's fast- eyes again he was alone . absolutely rested in money or power , for her joys sweetness . After that his concentra- The priest handed him a small book , alone , for Marjorie was dead . these made up her life . moment Marjorie received the Host . his daughter's room . A real girl's was at that moment an insult to the under her roseleaf cheek . She was the climbing of the ladder of success . would come , and no one would care , He remembered so well the evening room , but pre-eminently the room of a Henry Stainsforth's scheme of life . not mean it so . When he lifted his down , and also three of the older had ever been simple ones . ' Lately he He felt once more that acute feeling except , perhaps , Diana . mellow harmony pleasing to the eye . What was to become of her ? Let 407 Diana . " --- Page 360 --- THE CROSS . --- Page 361 --- father celestine ( Whiteside ) , C.P. to him in the later years , com- which was to be a constant trial menced to manifest itself . Despite Christian doctrines profited not a little from his zeal and his eloquence lents . Gifted with a penetrating mind " and more than ordinary intellectual capacity . Fr. This latter work was particularly congenial to him , and admirably so at the Retreats of Highgate . London : Herne Bay , Kent : Broadway , W In all these places many cherish vivid memories of his multifarious activities . Although he for more than thirty years before he laid down his burden . At various times he was stationed for more ie confounded the gloomy prophecies of the pessimists , and fighting Masses , and those who heard his clear exposition and lucid explanation of fundamental eheate . London : Herne Bav. Kent : Broadway , Wores. ; and En insiderable time in delivering the catechetical lectures at the early Sund it his last years were spent at St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Dubl re interruptions caused by illness he pursued his ecclesiastical studies many cherish vivid memories of his multifarious activities . Although he Retreats of Highgate . London : Herne Bav. Kent : Broadway , Words lasses , and those who heard his clear exposition and lucid explains r work was particularly congenial to him , and admirably suited to his special earth with dogged perseverance , he laboured in the apostolic ministry ose who heard his clear exposition and lucid explanation of funds in was that but a few short years of priestly life awaited sought his aid in trouble or distress . ' At Mount Argus he him . But Mr. Celestine confounded the glossy prophecies of the pessimists , and fighting zeal that the Superiors judged it opportume to expedite his ordination the interruptions caused by illness he pursued his ecclesiastical studies with such different Fermanagh , whilst his last years were spent at St. Paul's Retreat , Mo all these places many cherish vivid memories of his multifarious activ the battle against ill-health with dogged perseverance , he laboured in the apostolic ministry public eve . he never spared himself in hidden and unobtrusive labor Christian doctrines profited not a little from his zeal and his eloquence . desired-might have made a name for himself as a theologian of me as seldom in the public eve . he never spared himself in hidden and --- Page 362 --- attack , and the most horrible profanations forced to study Communist doctrine . Mr. fury of a storm , rapid in approach , uncertain pews and benches were burned . Windows smashed . The altars and confessionals . the first night in the hills was more like a night- bridge cast a sinister red glow upon the sky : by Government troops . Here is a selection taken out into the street , insulted and took place before the Reds were defeated in extent , devastating and terrifying . Mr. or destroyed . Our life-sized crucifixes were the long-capped soldiers into the village , the missions were singled out for " special side . quarterred in the mission-school and women were brought in from the country . can count more than fifteen from the window when one lived an age . The dawn ushered thing has soared in price . ' mare than an actuality ; the burning of a Red Army swept across Hunan with the Guild held the devotions of the Stations of Province , Very Rev. Fr. Linus , C.P. Master of the havoc and destruction left by the A typhoon could not have caused more have lost heavily here . Not much planting were smashed , floors pulled up ; the rest- Broadway , Words . . Novitiate of St. Joseph's Wuki ( Er. Joachim Beckes . C.P. ) : " The Communist troops . In almost every town . of Novices , officiated at the profession of gate-keeper was strung up by the thumbs have been cut down by the soldiers to make ominous of evil to come . It was a night Further letters from Passionist mission - Mission and the four out-stations was stolen and left to hang in agony . ' Later he was classes . ... . About five hundred young On April 9th. at St. Saviour's Retreat . of the Communist ravages in Supu . They of my house . Rice , meat , charcoal-every- the silence , fraught with suspense , was block-houses . Every hill boasts of one . ' I is being done , since the farmers are afraid damage in Supu Mission alone amounts in sacked the stores and homes of the better damage than did those vandals . ' scarcely the heart to write a detailed account Communist Ravages on Missions . ments and sacred vessels discovered . The On Good Friday , the Catholic Evidence Chinese money to about 10,000 dollars . Confrater Sebastian ( Shearer ) , Highgate , released . The wife of a former catchist aries in China give heart-rending accounts Suppu ( Fr. Raphael Vance , C.P. ) : " I have Sermons in the Street . was tortured . Everything in the main of another invasion . All the bamboo groves Wangtsun ( Fr. Basil Bauer , C.P. ) : " I from the missionaries' letters : London . china . England . rassionist . Profession of a Novice . 500,000 --- Page 363 --- THE CROSS . reward . her Divine Son . May he rest in peace ! Celestine should make his proximate preparation for death : and we may confidently hope and repute . Characteristically shrunk all publicity , he placed his rare gifts at the disposal who came to him with a tale of woe , and their unaffected gratitude he felt to be a 410 . loss of a true and faithful counsellor . cases of conscience . Many who profited by his product and practical advice will mourn the coincidence that on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception , his life-long devotion had the Queen of Heaven protected his passing and presented the soul of her servant in loggedly carry out his accustomed duties , refusing to admit defeat . Endowed also with intermittent illness , Mr. " Celestine made light of his infirmity and refused to again his broken strength and to resume his wanted activity . Far from being ' dispirited by id was ever ready and eager to give his assistance in the solution of difficulties ar his ninth . His wife human sympathy made him listen with untirino patience to those his brethren , and was ever ready and eager to give his assistance in the so ng ill-health , but Fr. Celestine was temporarily well-equipped for the alid . Often when another man would be confined to bed or to a sick s , Fr. ' Celestine made light of his infirmity ' and refused to be treated ernittent illness . Mr. " Celestine made light of his infirmity " and refused ed that he never allowed any suspicion of acrimony or uncharitableness to fund of anecdote . Fr. Celestine was ever a cheerful and a good companion About last Easter his health began obviously to decline , and in spite of a temporary hen another man would be confined to bed or to a sick-room , he was night have been cast down and discouraged by a constant and losing bat cation period with his adult comments and his witty repartee . yet oration , it was soon apparent that the inevitable end could not be long nd again , when grave fears were entertained for him he struggled back ready wit and with a fund of anecdote . Mr. Celestine was ever a cheerful an Often he enlivened the recreation period with his adult comments and his mar his birth . His wife human sympathy made him listen with until which had distinguished him during life , Mr. Celestine awaited the final ions which came to him on the morning of December 9th . It was't sure st ever-increasing ill-health , but Mr. Celestine was temporarily well-eq soon apparent that the inevitable end could not be long delayed . " Will valid , . Often when another man would be confined to bed or to a sick-room , he isceac . Tain15 , arms music , a t05 sacrifice earser room Tossjan , so his peace . He Cuaro no rigte isreac asus o'umbuis- tar na stewrib cuts beit too lean Muke fem sir , di se cinnze to miss to Muke Lim bass Tossam signs less scable san ! ' 0a brescapro fossian no son into no some act in radio sums an an r-uan bear list is to 1 San Fios , te hson usn erle ! ' Di se cmnze we criso signs an improe too bit 1 suit to Do also to Mulre Sr sn usn best signs came so Leo so not does an sriceann an usm i , D'Eiris sac une com ban lets an insects to bi ar na s bi an critic too lean an result as owl robronsc signs dubsirt less react stills misuse cure in-someact . 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(2 ) If he were to die without remedy for his weakness . but also as a such as lack of opportunity . Those only sin are so many precious graces produced by most a necessity of precept from the observ- and fitting penance not only as a help to observe almost perpetual silence . The vance of which a grave reason will excuse . elected for life . The whole object and necessity of confirmation . prayer , seven to sleep and one hour to meat and fish throughout the year and ( I ) Is it a sin for a baptized adult to receive purpose the Trappist leads a life powerfully Protestant friend asked me about the Order . this Sacrament , graces so necessary in an under the government of an abbot , who is Iistercian Order . They received their name Sacrament prevent him from going to Heaven ? Holy Communion when he has not been Trappists are religious of the " Reformed viz . Stability , that is . life residence in a right to receive Holy Communion . character of the sins confessed and the age of scepticism and indifferentism , that from their first abbey of La Trappe , France . of the labour of their hands , usually in Religious Order known as " Trappists ? absolutely necessary for salvation . It is at This order is strictly monastic , that is , has a special efficacy for the payment of the completely secluded from the world . Its obedience . To these they add a fourth row . organization is cenobitic-life in common , particular monastery . ' They abstain from debt of temporal punishment due to sin . prudence suggests and in proportion to the every Catholic ought by all means to receive A Convert " ( Dublin ) . agriculture , in consequence of which they forgiven . " We may add that this penance Would you please inform me in regard to a ( 2 ) The Sacrament of Confirmation is not observe the vows of poverty , chastity , and have been " of immense benefit to society . THE TRANPITS . leaders' queries . ( I ) No. Since he is baptized , he has the and knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . it . i . " The confessor imposes , as answers . ox : and knowledge . " " Ps. c Answers to our and knowledge . ' --- Page 365 --- Restorer of Lost Property " is not to inspire n happiness . Through all the happenings of of the Saint , as told in miracle and legend , through all their adventures , you will find his clients with a spirit of selfishness , which miracle that completely hides the Saint life are concerned , but benefit of every domestic of heart . and finally happiness in true love . attitude bordering on hate . They grow up furious race . " gives Michael a five pound note in the world of romance , while they bring drink and gamble , till " that man " in a himself from our view . A recent essayist their own friends , keep late hours , smoke , attractive girl called Guiglia . His adventures well cared for as far as the material things of had the family were expecting no newcomers . with them many disappointment , finally end Holy Father . Pius XI has recently expressed If you care to follow these impossible twins Anthony has lived a double life . The one up around his name a forest of legend and and which has won for him the title of has written somewhere to the effect that enters his life when he meets a young and the human being and simple Friar . This life he Fleddon household when it would seem ST. Anthony of PANNA . By Nello Vian . and turns him out to earn his own living . which is popular and best known is an soul and body . He becomes a farmer . Fresh continues on her downward course . But , just as with Michael . there comes to Ena a change lost and forgotten is the story of Anthony their story well told in this new novel by all sordid motives of self-interest . " Dr detach popular devotion to the Saint from unending tale of miracles . The other which is stolen and starved , is lost himself , even to and adopts towards them an unreasoning air . hard work and good hours quickly dispel hem into the world , he turns against them This turns out to be the salvation of Michael's his most ardent admirers . There has grown his farmer's life he keeps in touch with his London : Burns , Oates & Washbourne . the hope that something may be done to To their father . Richard Fleddon , they are unwanted , and when his wife dies in bringing sister-twin . who much to his sorrow . still all traces of his former dissipation . Love an end , the barrier remains . They choose is a bar to true devotion . Even our present someone to be feared and whom they call happiness . Their father is to them an ogre . Rose Carter , which she calls " Sweet Vintage . " p. 158 . 3s.6d . As the years pass and school-days come to Michael and Ena are twins , who arrive at " that man " instead of Daddy or Father . Poor St. Anthony , the Patron of the lost , 00000000000000 # IQUN. IN Novel . " London : Pp. 296 . 7s. 6d. . Heath Cranton Ltd . weet vintage . Bv R.nee A. Carter . ' A. WEET VINTAGE . By Rose A Carter . ' A --- Page 366 --- 0 0 --- Page 367 --- reading you can imagine the great joy it was her and I think they are the finest I have admitted to the Guild . Every kind welcome she and you are feeling splendid now . Fred ever read too , and I do not know how the you travel life's highway . Your little verses in my most beautiful dreams could equal this Annual . " Are you revelling in the joys of are looking forward to building up the Orib that " The Girls of Banshee Castle " is my to . Betty Keelan , Mary Breslin , Alice lies a letter of greetings from our friend . Lord ever keep her little soul "pure and full next March . Let us pray hard that God Mary also asks our prayers for the success of have a happy ring about them . After a long O'Sullivan and " Stowaway . " who send him of His grace . At the end of my wife of letters Gabriel . MARY McAndrew , in the course of pleasure , and I trust the New Year will bring editor will be able to produce a better to you . I am glad to have you for a member , mishan to break her little arm twice . I hope you many successes in the Guild of St. to me . " By this I feel sure you have explored Eleanor Dargan . She has been consecrated tures lay hidden there . As my hobby is ing out for their letters and competition every hook and creamy of the old castle , show a real love of God . " Mau" Our Divine some new members . They have already been lovely book . I have no hesitation in saying never get the paper unwrapped to see what a clerical student who hopes to be ordained sends greetings and best thanks to Mrs. glorious surprise lay inside , but nothing even Catherine , and wish you every blessing as Yowan and Jack Keenan . Francis is watch - a sweet , little letter , says : ' " I am sure you take a Deep inside and discover what adven- absence . Fred Lawley comes again with a happy . Eleanor sends along the names of to hear of Margaret's accidents . What a sad a Child of Mary and is very proud and very Sheila , and have found out all its secrets . most beautiful . little Orb I have ever seen . " little verses sent by Marv are very sweet , and You can imagine my delight , " writes would tempt even the worst book-hater to you like it , and the stories that most appeal books and papers regularly . He is deeply nay grant him the greatest of all blessings - which will go to help the Missions . I was sorry newsy letter , and a little packet of stamps an enthusiastic prize-winner . Any ghosts ? Your letter gave me much Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood . The that have done so much to brighten up Fred's most treasured possession . The very name lying on a bed of straw . ' I think it is the parcel from The Cross office . " I thought I'd Sherla McAndrew , " when I got a lovely the latest Cross Annual now ? Tell me how just a poor . little came with the Babv Jesus papers . How are all my little friends in in Mount Argus : it always looks so real- grateful . May God reward those kind friends days . --- Page 368 --- St. Ignatius , B.M. St. Matthias , AP. Ash Wednesday , F.A. St. Agatha . V.M. St. Andrew Corsini , B.C. St. John of Martha , C. St. Peter Damian , B.C.D. St. Titus , B.O. Octave of the Passion Purification of Our Blessed Lady feria . The Sacred Lance and Nails Chair of St. Peter at Antioch Feria . Feria ( Quarter " Tense ) Our Lady of Lourdes . The Sacred Crown of Thorns . O. ( Passionist ) . The Sacred Pillar of the Scourging feria . Feria . # 3rd Sunday of LENT Solemn Communication of the Passion St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin , #2nd SUNDAY OF LENT . Feria . feria . ( Quarter Tense ) . F.A. # Quinquagesima Sunday # Ist Sunday of Lent . ( Quarter Tense ) . almanac . Archiep . Dublinen . Nihil Obstat . Consor Dep. Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , Imprimi Forest : Passionist February . Byrne , 1937 # Eduardus J. --- Page 369 --- disturing output to discuss its institution . Despite the Rolling Survey February 30 Businessions throughout the time of a discuting with the doctors in the Europe . East of the Evening in the Tampa . February 2009 0 0 --- Page 370 --- self-indulgence arises ! Learn to resist your indications ; he strong enough to say " No " when an opportunity for trifles it achieves a greater measure of spiritual freedom . movies or anything else , try to understand the real motive that underlies the little sacrifice . Dr. Edmund , b. I the appeal of those which are unlawful or sinful ; by releasing itself from the for salutary self-discipline . The soul that is self-indulgent becomes weak # # us answers are many and various # aid Ethnicism old indignantly deny that they are self-indulgent must acknowledge that they treat themselves Whatever sacrifice you are making for Lent , whether you are giving up sweets , or cigarettes , learn to resist its inclinations . On the contrary , the soul that has been exercised by self- # # since I sent is a personal and individual recognition . Luxury and ease are the twin idols of a self-indulgent generation : and incapable of sustained spiritual effort : it falls an easy man to tomatoes houses it has been the idea # the service of legitimate pleasures it can more easily resist As Ash Wednesday draws near and the penitential time of Lent approaches , a c. # Siddorinling and # but the principle which underlies it is a fundamental one many little luxuries which may easily be dispensed with . Here is where the is able to rise to greater things ; by the sacrifice of legitimate pleasures it c do Withoutthings trifles it achieves a greater measure on summer . He itself from the tyranny of material y deny that they are self-indulgent must acknowledge that they treat themselves of conversation is heard on all sides . " What are you giving up for Kent ? would indignantly deny that they are self-indulgent must acknowledge that Lusury and ease are the twin idols of a self-indulvent generation : and www ater things ; by the sacrifice of legitimate pleasures it can more easily resis secure all # Central sacrifice may appear small and unimpo which are unlawful or sinful ; by releasing itself from the tyranny of material # # # this is a self-indment generation : and even those who learning to do Without Things ple which underlies it is a fundamental one --- Page 371 --- could not be regarded with equanimity by the other Powers . Britain and Italy the " Reds " can have little house of regaining their hold upon the rest of Spain , any measure of popular support from a strongly separatist movement . Whilst upon the war . The Cardinal's pledge is full of hope for the future of a egenerated Spain . " As representative of the Church , we pledge its support in the doctrinal order and in its social activities , to ever-enterprise which strives perpetuate old abuses which should not have lasted to our day . To say that so much to arose world swimathy for Belgium during the Great War , is the to win successes on the other fronts . After a period of com- to make it clear that war is being waged against Communism . but not against economstruction . The establishment of an independent Soviet State in Catalonia , His Eminence , whilst disclaiming any knowledge of the military revolt which who with imperfect knowledge and a disregard of logic . " ventulate their views have signed an agreement to respect the status out in the Mediterranean-but a lock and replies to certain questions concerning the Civil War . against Catalonia . And yet some solution must be found for a restored Spain parative quiescence , operations have been resumed on the THE persistence and the nertinacity of Communist propaganda in these countries sight . The Patriot Armies of General Franco continue to hold the initiative , the North-East of Spain , in Catalonia , another problem exists which may well is almost beyond belief . ' Far too many people choose the easy way , and dismiss marked the commencement of the war , declares that it was perhaps the only Rouissillon and Perpignan on the other side of the Purrenees are Bell Catalonia would undoubtedly lead to immediate complications . In France , Editorial Notes . translation has been published under the title of " The Martyrdom eneral Franco may feel equally apprehensive of the results of an offensive he technical equipment and the financial organisation needed for national remedy for an impossible situation . " Religion and fatherland were in gravest and in spite of the protracted hold-up outside Madrid , continue minist propaganda with an airy wave of the hand and " Oh ! it can't happen iraternal union . " Brave words , indeed I may they soon be verified in fact . of Spain . " in which the Cardinal issues an instruction to his equity and justice which may bind together all Spaniards in the bonds of The future of Catalonia will profoundly determine the course of world history . diverse concepts of life , the Christian and the Muscovite : never shall it be called have opened up the way for the attack upon Malaga . But in Tomas , Primate of Spain and Archbishop of Toledo . An English at variance with our national sentiment and history . " The Cardinal is at pains Worry to rank beside the patriotic Pastorals of Cardinal Mercer , which did the whole thing as a mere fabrication . " They dispose of the " myth " of Com- to unlift and identify the working-class , and which tends to establish a reign of we do so is a calunny and a crime . The workers have no cause to fear ... . Southern Front , and the capture of Estepona and Marabella After six months of civil war in Spain . the end of the struggle is not yet in A Pastoral peril in a country dragged to the edge of the abyss by political action totally workers . " We fight not for the humiliation of the working-classes or to Toledo . I will be Russia's last trump card in a game that is nearly played out , noble Pastoral Letter of His Eminence Cardinal Isidoro Goma Catalonia . trom . either the sword nor religion is their enemy . ' . It is a war between two " Only in this region can the Communist-Anarchist forces " claim without Catalonia would be seriously crippled . It would lack much of the wealth , neither the sword nor religion is their enemy . The Future . sses . " These words should be wondered over by the arm-chair critics who will imperfect knowledge and a disregard of logic , reunitive their new the technical equipment and the financial organisation needed for national to Catalonia in speech and culture and would undoubtedly be affected likewise . could not be regarded with equanimity by the other Powers . Britain and Italy --- Page 372 --- ideas and then with bullets . To fight Communism in the ideological sphere may trange sect-typical of many American freak-religious sufficiently indicates The leader of this extraordinary seat appears to be a certain Judge Rutherford But , may we permanently ask , can nothing be done to prevent or to counteract the formation of a " People's Front for Britain " by John Strachev and a report Party . " The aim of the " Left Book Club , " according to an enclosed leaflet is whose only qualifications as a religious leader are an ability to pour out a torrent warning " as they grandiloquently term it . It is almost impossible to the incessant food of subversive propaganda ! Communism wages was first by endorsed Not for sale to the public . Victor Gollancz , well-known ! Russell , born in Pittsburgh in 1852 . Russell worked out his own system of to give " to all who are determined to play their part in this struggle such of a speech by Thores to the National Conference of the French Communist its futility . Variously known as the " Witnesses of Jehovah . " " Russellites " about a mythical future , and an utter incompetence for an intelligent explanation invective against all Churches and clergy . A facility for exaggerated speculation tests . An eminent Australian Catholic scholar , Rev. Dr. Rumble , has stigmatised Left-wing publisher , in his periodical " Left Book News , ' Biblical interpretation , in which the Second Coming of Christ was a prominent it as " the exegesis of lunatics and a philosophical enormity . " The rubbing bundles of pamphlets as a " gift . " should their plausible sales - Bible-Students " or " Stand-fasters . " they owe their origin to Pastor Charles doctrine ; and after his death in 1916 - he died in a railway carriage on a journey er 20,000 . " Members already regard themselves as part of a Popular Front merely because they can be conveniently disregarded . Communist literature's movement , " he says . " and many of them ensure how they can proceed to a knowledge ( D " we wrote a sentence from the author's preface to one of the ble literature upon unwilling purchasers , and even distributing than to stand idly by whilst the very atmosphere is being poisoned by lying Bible' Students' Association , " these pamphlets contain an extra- have been persistently pestered for some time past by the activities of itinerant of the Bible , which he uses only as a quarry from which to extract copious texts . talk prove fruitless . ' Bearing the imprint of the " International have devoted themselves to the propaganda of Russellism or " Jehovah's lovels : " Communism restores to the individual all the creative potentialities be difficult , but it should not be impossible . At any rate , anything is better from Los Angeles to Brooklyn - his mantle tell upon his chief disciple , Judge tract-pedlars , who go from door to door forcing their objection . recent volumes of the " Left Book Club . " which are significantly Araouro householders in Dublin . Cork and many other parts of the country inary mixture of blasphemy , intolerance , fanaticism and sheer absurdity . of his nature . " Comment upon this native generalisation would be ' superfluous " that his subscribers towards this new departure in publishing number modelbe as will immensely increase their efficiency . " As a specimen of this every postal delivery . We have before us at the moment two Rutherford . GREAT numbers of deluded people have accepted Rutherford's homfoolers and a high-grade propaganda value is coming into this country by egardless of their real meaning or application . The origin and history of this merely # IANS are ... In things and they do not disagree more active role . " Other contents of this issue include an article advocating propaganda . extract any intelligible meaning from Rutherford's juggling with biblies Who is editorial notes . Wing . Propaganda . Judge . Left- Rutherford ? 417 --- Page 373 --- stitious , and shrewilly trading union covetousness , hatred , revenge and fear , he of the deluded Witnesses who absorb his " ideas . " " Catholics should not buy he is the victim of religious mania . Tunary states at one from between the lines of the welfare of the State fail in their duty if they allow such subversive who will speedily remove these nuisances from the doorstep . e styles them . Now the instilling of content and fanatical hatred for lawfully ractical consequences of a serious import . Not only does be Rutherford's vamplets . " If they receive them gratis , they should burn them to our readers for even mentioning such insane ravings were it of Russellism , directly inimical to the welfare of the State : and those in charge denounce the Catholic Church - and every church : but all civil not for the fact that other aspects of Rutherford's doctrine have recruits his followers amongst the feeble-minded and the unwary . " He has " declares Dr. Rumble , " the running of a madman . He is not primarily- propaganda to continue . Rutherford appeals to the ignorant and the super immediately . " If annoyed by these tract-vedlars , " they should inform the Guard governments are anathema to him . " organisations of Satan ' The Contents of " Quadragesimo Anno . may be had from the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland , 7/8 , Lower Abbey Street , Liscovery that Christ was Michael the Archangel in the flesh ! We should apologise I ) The right of property . In ) Its individual and social character ; Download as PDFPrintable tion : ( b ) Evil consequences ; ( c ) Remedies . THE CROSS . he attitude of the Church on the Labour Question . A copy of the Encyclopedia summary of it in the hope that it may induce some of our readers to purchase United States . Changes since Pope Leo's days : introduction tells of the occasion of the letter - the fortieth anniversary of Pummem ( b ) The law of Charity : ( c ) Method of action . ciple of right regulation . ( 2 ) What the civil power has done . Lunatics . Large . an unusually wide publicity , but unfortunately the letter is so long that comnara - rest Section . The Benefits that have flowed from Rerum Novarum : ) What those interested have done . ively few will read it through . We have , therefore , thought it well to give a b ) Obligations of ownership : ( c ) Rights of the State ( I ) What the Church has done . supposed .000000000000000000 nature of Rutherford's speculations is sufficiently indicated by his astounding cross SECTION . The Authority of the Church in social and economic Quadragesimo Anno is made up of an introduction and three sections . The ( I ) The change in economics : In. Combined power succeeds free competi- Labour . The body of the letter is developed thus . All on the Condition pital and Labour : in Need of both ; ( b ) Abuses of both ; ( c The great Labour .Enevelical ( Quadranesimo Anno ) of Pius XI constituted authority is , as Dr. Rimble well joints out in his searching analysis of all his writings ; and the light of lunacy develops and hardens in the nd to study this memorable Encyclopedia . Thus they will find out for themselves A STRESS opposed . ( 5 ) The Social Order that should be established Noumau . the outstanding theoretical of Rome Leo XIII on the Condition of ( 3 ) The Unslatariat and its liberation . Dublin , for Twopence . Catholic Social Doctrine : 2 ) The change in Socialism . Division into Communism and milder about . The body of the letter is developed thus : The chance in economics : Val Combined power lusion ) Rerum Novarum , the Magna Charta of Social Order ( 4 ) The Just Wage 418 . Socialism . Is a middle way possible ? Catholicism and Socialism ( What the civil power has done . interfalls' conflicts . If they receive them grails , they should burn them Remedies : ( a ) Application of Christian principles to economic life ; Oudrucesimo' Anro is made up of an introduction and three sections . I ity is . as Dr. Rimble well points out in his searching analysis constituted authority is . as Dr. Rumble well points out in his (5 ) The Social Worker (5 ) The Social Order fromaganda to continue . Rutherford appeals to the ignorant and the super --- Page 374 --- in July and August , 1935 , for the purpose of transmillising minds . population against it . One no longer speaks of the " struggle against the bourgeoisie , " as in the time of Marx ; not even of the " struggle against exception . They are engaged in "arming and exciting the other part of the women . for intellectuals , for workers , for the weak , for soldiers and for conscripts , Communists become the ardent champions of all claims , the indefatizable peace " must have as a prelude revolutions and warfare . As to the struggle As to the positive aspect of the programme , the struggle for bread is form . now being developed according to for liberty , they do not mention the approximately 7,000,000 persons who are hese campaigns with a zeal that makes them acceptable as champions as to divide them more easily and of preparing for the world revolution in And do not let us fail to recognise that the Communists throw themselves into the resultant confusion . The following analysis is from a recent issue will not have the same conception of Fascism as an English reader of the Left eaders of all those who , wrongly or rightfully , are complaining Front , " the Fascist bogey , " and parties by the Seventh Congress of the Communist Internationale . held Review , shocked possibly because of the too considerable salary of the Bishop divicates of all discontents . To the peasants they promise to sell their grain , their wine , their cattle , their sugar . ' They have special demands for young The Communist programme has a twofold aspect : " negative , under the of London ; or that of a Frenchman who identifies Fascism with clear te Communists . A Spanish Communist , who identifies Fascism with Gil Robles sinister rise of the " Popular far apart as the " leagues " and certain " Republicans of the Taft : label " Fascist " on an important part of the population of every country without What interests us , for the moment , is their programme of unity which would what adaptation is made to local circumstances , and " that is to establish Soviets as in the time of Lenin ; one struggles against " Fascism . the invitation to trade with Russia . Three main points of attack are The Communist interpretation of " Fascism " indicates the adaptation of Communism's present world drive was imposed on the divers Communist circles . but have created the instruments necessary to the execution of This article explains-read it ! on the world . They are : the attracting large non-Communist masses into a unified movement in order With acknowledgment to the Communists themselves . The Communists have succeeded in glueing the same of the struggle against " Fascism , " and positive , under the name of two plan in the Communist assault The " common end " of the Communist Party is always the same , no matter everywhere ( as they are now engaged in doing in Spain and France , baptizing Plan of Action The Advocate " ( Melbourne ) The most Fascist . in the Communist sense of the word , of all the Fascists are them with the name of " Committees of the Popular Front " ) THE Communists have not only decreed penetration of the most diverse 00000000 .000 00000000 of Letters from Rome on Modern Atheism : lite incongruous elements under the aegis of the Communist Party . Communist . these plans . Il of whom can read about their particular demands in their own publication . to-day in Soviet concentration camps , condemned to forced labour struggle for bread , for peace and liberty . ' ted in all countries as " Soak the rich . " The struggle for peace - the " Bolshe 1907 08 09 truggle for bread , for peace and liberty . " And do not let us fail to recognise that the Communists throw themselves into 1940s # be communists themselves . The Communists have succeeded in glueing the all of whom can read about their particular demands in their exception . They are engaged in arming and exciting the --- Page 375 --- thinking . " and the other party said almost the same thing in return . would it be considered a Interpreters see in this a prophetic statement Sacrament of Penance . Absolution is given negro race . This curse ( Gen , in. 25 ) mentions are committed only when there is delibera- of the wicked , but that the wicked turn saith the Lord God . I desire not the death for the remission of sins , provided the winner only Chanaan , one of the sons of Cham . something , and one cursed the other without ( 2 ) Sins of thought , like all other sins , mortal sin ? It was the first time such a thing misunderstand the whole purpose of the ( 3 ) When two persons are arguing about tion and voluntary consent . The best thing of the latter historic event when the mitted , and which you are able to remember . transurance communications always forgiveness for him . " As I live , from his way and live " ( Czech , xxxxir . " I ) . No. the course of Noah is not upon the fretting . " To harbour such an idea is to ( 2 ) Your question is obscure . If a singer not be given merely " to keep a nerson from the servants of God's chosen people . happened . ( 4 ) Can a priest marry two bap- confession without mentioning it . is the con- to do in such cases is to be busy about were dispossessed of their land and made is constantly annoyed with bad thoughts ? . Is whether baptised or not . ( 4 ) By Canon Law Catholic priests are not mortal sins which you have certainly com- is truly sorry for them , and has a firm ( I ) If a person commits a mortal sin . but purpose of amendment . fession worthy ? ( 2 ) What should one do who four questions . the sin , as long as the winner is truly repen- didn't know that it was mortal . and does to 1 . Queries which must be raref and clear . The Curse of Noah . permitted to marry two non-Catholics , tant , and wishes to amend , then there is ( I ) No matter how great or how grievous Chanaanites the descendants of Chanaan- amend his life , then the priest cannot give in the nearo race ? - R. O.N. ( T.ondon ) . is unwilling at least to make an effort to it a mortal sin when it cannot be helped ? ( I ) You are obliged to mention only those Is not the course of Noah whom Cham shown ( 3 ) Hardly . him absolution . Certainly , absolution could questions of more general interest . tised , or two unbaptised Protestants ? Reader " ( Dublin ) . should be addressed : " Question-Box . " nd knowledge . " - Ps. oxviii . " 66 . The Cross . Mount Areas . Dublin. S.W.T. publication . In all cases , one's correct name and address must be given . wwwwwww ignored . Preference will be given to 2 . Pen-names or initials may be used for Answers . treaders' queries . useful things . Answers to 0 --- Page 376 --- 420 --- Page 377 --- Communist plan of action --- Page 378 --- R. A. E. Colsell John Fisher oppokes000000 # # satial . the company was written to establish a relationship that they would have been 0. N. 0 0 --- Page 379 --- 423 --- Page 380 --- 424 . --- Page 381 --- 425 . THE Tower of London . MANALD CRAWARDS AND COMPORTORICAL CORCHITORICAL AND HANCEDY THE FOURMANALD HENNEDYALD CRAWALD HENNEDYALD HESS What links hereRelated changesUpload fileSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationCite the other own business were made to the Where St. John Fisher and man the first --- Page 382 --- 426 --- Page 383 --- natched up a cushion and sent it spinning through the air to lodge in the lap the Hotel de Ville . At nine o'clock King' Carnival would answer , and forty and placed it in position . Blue mask , blue eyes , flawless skin , then a blue velvet houlders , and her brother would have given anything for a pair of pockets . forward with his whole weight and Betty followed . They had almost reached essembling the garb of the Ku Klux Klan . It was hard work to make progress n motley attire , ranging from the pretty-pretty to the ultra-bizarre . Bob gave hours of birth would follow . Two bands struck up within hearing distance of a whoop and least over a chair . ' He had caught the Carnival fever . ' Betty with men and women babbling excitedly in half a dozen languages . All were of a French Field Marshal . She , too , had caught the infection . They both It was only eight-thirty in the morning , and the Carnival had not opened and tall , she was wearing a simmering opalescent evening gown . ' It was moulded Bob and his sister fought their way towards a car drawn up before the her off her feet . locked and shuttered , a necessary precaution apart from the fact that Carnival but the merry-makers only laughed the more . Someone started to sing a third sapphire velvet cap was set jauntily on one side of her fair head , and the alais de Justice . They had recognised it as belonging to their friends , the Warings , though these " were quite unrecognisable , having chosen costumes randyke points of blue , peach and flame-coloured petals' burst rotously . ducked when the cushion made a return journey , and with a human ! danced was the tradesman's holiday as much as anyone else's . Crowds surged towards the car when a burly figure caught the English girl round the waist and lifted ditty . Hooters blared , whistles screamed , all were adding to the frenzy of At the moment , though . Betty would have liked to have a wrap round her into the street . on the hotel landing . Bob was dressed as a harlequin , in scarlet and green discuss this sudden change of The whole of the prosperous Flemish town was abroad . The shows were Once the revelling began there would be nothing insnemons in fancy dress . sound , and song and laughter . did she mean ? Betty refused to Her brother stared . Whatever absurd if she had not been pleased . She made a lovely picture . Slim " I'm going home , Bob . I'm otally unaware of the deliciousness of purring before one's own loveliness . " Betty sorry . " You needn't come . " That was saying a very great deal . But , after all , she would have been e. Scully Fear came over her again . each other . Both played different popular airs . The discord was grotesque , Queer . " Hold your shoulders back . " How'd you feel ? " he asked with a grim . plan . She had been badly OTTY looked at her reflection in the mirror . She was perfectly satisfied . Carnival ! 0000000000000 # 00000000 1907 1910s # E.000 frightened # patch below her cheek . ' Noila ! through the solid mass of human beings that blocked the way . Bob launched Ready , Betty ! Come on . " Wasn't that just like a brother ? Men were The two English visitors raced down the staircase to the lounge . It was cro unsemble was complete . No. not quite . She picked up a saaphire velvet ma 1907 1807 Sequel to her figure to well below the waist , when it flared suddenly , and from between signed , and joined her un-understanding brother who waited impatient ! Queer . " Hold your shoulders back . " Sequel to # --- Page 384 --- 428 . --- Page 385 --- enior , then with his son . Mephistopheles appeared from time to time , laying urn and turn about . ' The revellers cried out for a dance . ' Some made the attempt f shops and houses . The naked flames danced and guttered , frolicking in the During the afternoon there were mines in the Square in honour of King it seemed had been commissioned to stage some part of the midnight enter- Hours passed of glorious abandon . Bettv fitted shameless with Marina be telling the truth . But her face ! ' Death was out of harmony with the fellow . For all her vanity , she was seventy-five per cent. unconscious of her sufficient for them to see that it was a greengrocer's shop . speed of a few miles an hour , caused the crowds to press back against the show- he was anxious . ' She had been followed the whole day long by that Lucifer " Une fassette , une fassette , " and the crowd roared with delight with the balcony . The aim was good . The whole struck at the side of his exclamations and smothered laughter . " Bob kept close to his sister , Frankly makers . There were mysterious meetings in alleyways and porches , half-muffled had ' a power of forcing truth upon those " who watched . ' Plainly they were alle- Twilight fell and flares were set up at the street corners and projecting angles The meal was delightful , the conversation , as such almost non-existent . turned with relief to the nonsensical jabbering of a group of art students who , They were heading for the Square again , when a car , driven at the reckless an overpowering sense of breathlessness about the whole affair . King Carnival them . They staggered and looked round . ' There was very little light inside , but tragedy in the wrinkled face . laim to the same treatment . Betty took nothing seriously , and imagined t same riding by . making a long debut in order to reach a higher part of the town . veryone else held the same view . Perhaps that was so , perhaps not , " Go away . I haven't got one . " The English girl changed involuntarily . it failed . It was a feat to move at all in the dense pack of men and women . been misunderstood . Betty turned white . Then someone called out - She couldn't think of that sort of thing on a day like this . ' The woman couldn't gorical . The rival brass bands made a compromise , and played the latest catches glistening orb . For three seconds there was a terrifying bush . The action he English girl . he pieces were illicit , simple buffoonery , while others for all their absurdity . Its sister caught at the fruit and threw . ' The giant's head was on a level powers of fascination . ' Hit him in the eye , Betty . ' A franc. lady ... ... my daughter . dying . " She spoke in French . nasquerade . Sympathy was stiffed in the artificial glamour around her , and she No , not exactly . ' Bob picked up an ample from the table . An old woman caught at her arm . Betty shrunk back from the look of There would be flashes from one or another , and peaks of laughter . ' There we Cheers ! " And sitting on the halustrade , he began to mix the cocktails . Peaches , Betty . Look , what beauties : and job began to turn them He enjoyed reminding her of her vanity . breeze . " The shadows deepened , and an air of secretiveness stole over the merry fronts . Bob and his sister were wedged against a door . It gave suddenly behind ' That isn't a feminine form of refusal , is it ? " sequel to carnival tainment to be held on the steps of the Palais de Justice " You'd have got your picture in the papers , anyhow , " rejoined her brother . arnival . " The English had never before seen anything of the kind . " caused an indentation remarkably like a simple . 429 " When ! I'd begun to feel my limbs being torn sounder , " my Bob picked up an able from the table . " # # " " Peaches , Betty . Look , what beauties : and Bob's had caused an indentation remarkably like a dimble . been misunderstood . Betty turned white . Then someone b . --- Page 386 --- name given to the author of the diary to is filled with a diary of his prison life . Not judgment . The Diarv proper was begun of his life , largely told in his own words , age he migrated to Belgium , where he became at the Chaplain's Mass with the prison The inevitable result followed ; he was and the convict , a fraternal union such as this authentic story of the transformation the original French edition , truly remarks . intimate thoughts , his sufferings , his bore- Salsmans . S. J. Translated by Mr. L. L. with the prison chaplain . Here is a sample Easter Sunday , and no sooner had he finished the priest . " On Easter Monday . he assisted conversion and purified by suffering . Pierre Belgium , where he joined a gang of burglary . Ltd . Nassau Street . 231 pages . 3s.6d. Diary , this book is an extraordinary human sation and an anarchist by conviction . After a member of a Revolutionary Youth Organi- months later , his soul transferred by his chaplain was right . " You are too intelligent followed Pierre's example and have become and the pages of the diary bear out his Described on the title-page as A Convict's was released from prison by death . His natural , left a profound impression upon religion only could effect . ' Barely a few # convicts of the same prison have since entry ! " Mau 3rd-MV clerical friend still death , marked with " the seal of the super- is given to the public . Strange to relate . the one word : Resurrection . " Pierre . " the hard labour . And the remainder of the book persons with whom he came into contact up his mind . He made his confession on and less . I despair of ever making an conceal his real name , was born in Paris side , they knew for Communion , the governor a short sojourn in London , he returned to Very moving indeed are the pages which field of religion , his judgments upon the governor as his only companion . Side by anarchist of him . " But in the end , the those who witnessed it . Hence the story dom . His half-sceptical inquiries into the than he sprang to his feet and embraced without grim humour are the early bases in keeps coming to see me , but we agree less not to be a Christian " he said to Pierre- in 1892 . When almost nineteen years of document . As Fr. Salsmans , the editor of highest value . In it , Pierre records his time he stood hesitant . but finally he made arrested and sentenced to fourteen years ' the diary wherein he records his arguments only in 1915 , but it is a document of the McReavy . Dublin : Browne & Nolan , of an anarchist's soul can be summoned up in describe Pierre's conversion . For a long s to --- Page 387 --- It seemed so ridiculous , but there it was . A sudden realization had come to her room . It was no good going out again . He couldn't possibly enjoy anything completely mystified and horribly unsettled . Slowly he'd drifted off to his own morning to night . The sins and follies of Carnival would be wiped away . But of the direction in which the spirit of Carnival was leading her . Her " daring " her room and locked the door . ' Her brother was left on the landing . He was een terrifying in itself . What was there in the sight of two nuns kneeling at apples and nuts . That's it , Betty . You know itolly well we'd have sne he had made for the midnight dancing all pointed out how near she had been his capacity for enjoyment had diminished surprisingly . Betty persisted in Betty flared . " and a " head " as a matter of fact , but the reason for her want of soci thing she could do withdraw from the mad festivities . To-morrow , Ash been frightened . She owned that , even to herself . ' What she had seen had not more that night not even if he routed out the Warings , and he wasn't at all for a solution of what had happened in the greengrocer's shop . Then the idea frock , her firing , her refusal of a franc to the dying girl's mother , the promises back , at any rate . " swept over her when she had seen those runs . She knew there was only one discuss this sudden change of plan . With a curt " Good-night " she went to are nuns . " But you the business is one of their biggest intentions . Can't you remaining in her room . " faking a head " was her brother's interpretation . She came . In a flash he was at Betty's door . I say . I know what it was . ' The old chap must have two daughters who what of the weakness that remains in a soul that has given in ? " Betty thanked Bob joined the Warings for the whole of the next day . Shreve Tuesday , but sure where they would be at that hour . He sat on his bed , and racked his brains Six months later she was being driven by Marjory Deace to the Augustinian " Nuns ! What nuns ? " " Don't be an ass , " came through the panels . Priory of St. Ursula in County Mayo . ' Her friend was tremendously keen to nagine them storming heaven about it . They sort of mount guard over the closed down in her shell . He tried to press the point , but no other answer came back . Betty had They worked their war towards the hotel with difficulty . " Bettv refused to nesday , the churches would be full , and the confessionals besieged from had its roots in something quite apart from physical indisposition . She had its I think you're an absolute idiot , Betty , " and then he added : " I'll see I'm going back to the hotel " and she moved towards the door . eaches without a qualm . ' Well , we didn't because of the mystic guard . ' rrayers to cause trepidation ! Yet that was exactly what she had felt . ' I'm going home , Bob , few more cocktails than I have . That's all . " Her brother stared . Whatever did she mean ? " super old thing . " murmured Bob , soothingly . I'm sorry . " You needn't come . " " Theatre kneeling there . two of them . They've got red so . What's up ? " to sailing herself . As it was a humiliating sense of spiritual grubbiness had heaven her tale was not blacker than it was . You've only had a THE CROSS . Can't see anything Only cabbages and turnips . " " then fear came over her again . But those nims . " faltered Betty . Look . ' " They're kneeling there , two of them . They've not had anamlorn on it Don't be an ass , " came through the panels . " eat 430 . over in his hand . over in his hand . Then he was aware that his sister was as still as death . 0,000 red scapulars on . ' --- Page 388 --- sequel to carnival --- Page 389 --- except that during his last illness there cures obtained by the people of Isola . suffering patiently borne , this young studies . After long months of pain and to reach Rome about many miraculous . because these people could not possibly St. Gabriel needs no such process . No , he simply observed the Passionist of his magnetic personality , charm of His path to rainbow was a very over-pious legends and extravagant were some signs of supernatural gifts . stead , and added to his natural nobility gotten . Some years later reports began great favourite . Despite this love for In 1859 he was ' prostrated by an means of that mysterious thing we them and made them so unappealing call a vacation . He forsook the sweet MOREOVER , at the peak of his gay He was definitely a member of the pleasure and the joys of youth , Francis anecdote which have grown up around attractive young man to Himself by Passionist , replied : " No. nothing , Francis was soon engulfed in a whirl ordinary one : encouragingly common- smart set " of Spoleto . and because He attended the school of the Christian a boy he showed no signs of his future year later he took his vows and began sanctity . He was just as any lively ordinary during his six years as a of adventure , and often quick to anger . Gabriel had ever done anything extra- Passionist who had recently died , and miracles-nothing of the marvellous . world , and in September . 1856 . He manner , and vivaciousness of spirit , a illness which forced him to give up his the patron of Italian youth , and has religious died at the early age of exclusive social circles of the large 1838 . the eleventh child of Francis Rule with the utmost exactness and religious duties . His thorough Catholic of pleasure , excitement , and fashion . to the modern mind . The story of his name from Francis' Possenti " to entered the novitiate of the Passionist loved Jesus and Mary with all his is a mystery never to be solved . " city in which he lived . The youthful Patron of Catholic Youth his studies for the priesthood . life stories of certain saints of all the Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows . One normal , " real " boy of to-day . He Possenti . the Pearl Governor . In His spiritual director , when asked if biographies which tell the plain through the intercession of a young official investigation that resulted in school training stood him in good extended his feast to the Universal heroes and heroines , there has arisen a unvarnished truth about our popular Fathers , received the habit , and changed Brothers and later the College of the place . " No visions , no eostasies , no twenty-four , on February 27 , 1862 , at he Passionist Monastery at Isola del St. Gabriel was born in Assisi , in He was buried , and apparently for- school of Catholic headquarters whose Francis , the patron of the place . As him from leading a life of utter worldli- his solemn canonization in 1920 . was mischievous , a lover of sports , full and wholesomeness of character , kept have known " him during his short family he had entrance to the most Pope Pius XI has made St. Gabriel whom they regarded as a saint-why , saptism " he received the name of results at Spoleto , where he graduated Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows religious life . These reports led to an main purpose seems to be to strip the ultimate moral ruin . with highest honours at the early age ness , whose climax might have been was ever faithful and regular in his Gran Basso . J. Philips Scott . of eighteen . 0000 00000000 # O,000000000000 heart . church . IVI life God chose to draw this As son of a socially prominent mania for writing " de-bunking " A IDE by side with the present-day --- Page 390 --- me that the only thing was to go on and hope for the best : when my money out with the women's compatments and with wooden-slatted sun-blinds : von lills . It was the Plain of Sharon of the Bible , and there is reference after enturies of Moslems and Arabs ; the old Roman works fell into ruin , and dykes and of theirs : " there are huge farm-settlements and there are miles of vineyards his employee sent out to see the Holy Places : and now it looked as if I half my advance-money on my fare , and I couldn't go ' home now and refuse times , was finding all prices about quadrubled against my purse . I had spent toned at a hole called Tulkarn , and there was a mob and the soldiers out with carriage floor ) , and my job now is to talk about the country the train ran through : and everything run with the most up-date machinery possible . They are not , of Caesarea used to be somewhere to the right of where my train was running . Testament that coastal strip would be their wealthy part , and the great port enemy and not the friend ! . Then I remember that particular train : it was t was along the coast-line , and it is coloured green on a big-scale map of Jerusalem and then Acre and then Athiit , and then left altogether and waited to protect the pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem : my train had passed the remains inding crocodiles there , and perhaps they had found their way up from Egypt . of land worth having has been bought up by the great Zionist Trusts , " and of one of them . ' Adult was its name , and you pronounce it as " Athlete " would almost invariably be 1st or 2nd. and 3rd means squeezing in with a naked booked third to Tel Aviv , which practically means Jaffa , and which is half-way vilderness of swamus . Even forty years ago in the old Turkish times that were I drag in my 3rd-class , because out there it means something ; the European and banks and aqueducts got cut and the land round Caesarea fell back into a ras finished it was finished , and the police or somebody would have to deport Tel-Avir and Jaffa , we get an I had taken an advance from a London publisher , and I was practically ne . Meantime . I would see something , and I walked down to the station and ing ; and in his account of for better times in Cyprus and Rhodes . But to-day that Plain of Sharon is blooming again . Practically every yard JOHN Gibbons . experiences make thrilling read- between Arab and Jew . His unexpected glimpse of a new Land in the midst of a war In the Land Chapter II . 0000000000000 #000000000000 aspect of Palestine . e very last of the Crusaders Kingdom in all the Holy Land . They lost - of Our Lord 'dn't get to half the Holy Places , and my bit of money , budgeted for normal vte1957-000 # are remembering the glare , " are you not , and that the fierce sun out there is " ne , which means that it is a fertile belt as manned to the known of the 'Sawkward you know , arriving in the middle of an unexpected war ! ' He of natives . Those trains have the long continental style open carriages . 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 rence to it in the Old Testament : then with the Roman Empire of the New aspect of Palestine . " Then there had been the old Crusaders' Kingdom , and they had established ou approve of the Jews or not , they have certainly worked on that Mr. Gibbons arrived in the Holy to protect the pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem ; my train had passed the remains But the Roman Empire fell , and the barbarians came along and there were own the coast and which is a half-way point between Haifa and Jerusalem . arrage floor ) , and my job now is to talk about the country the train ran through ; Then there had been the old Crusaders' Kingdom , and they had established for however , like my English or your Irish farms ; they are mostly communist-run , Fersalem and then Acre and then Athilt , and then left altogether and waited crowd of natives . Those trains have the long continental style the job : and obviously I couldn't stop in a Haifa hotel for ever --- Page 391 --- with everybody from the Mayor to the crossing-sweeper a Jew . ' Also it's the fertile parts of the map of Palestine , and the Arabs hold the brown and stony one of them , and I was to " tell my Jew friend that before his people should on , the Arabs in that carriage were roaring with laughter . " Englishman . " said hat's a queer city , Tel Aviv , I mean , and it's the one All-Jewish America in the seventeen-hundreds , and from infancy to old age and death . ideas of Palestine , please now think of Tel Aviv as a sort of rough mixture of a it's meant to be a Lighthouse to the Jews of the Discussion and a Gateway to t like . saw . a bad Catholic , who never goes to Mass , but who would indignantly immigration and Jewish money into a huge modern city , so added to your other Polish Jew on the seat opposite me : he had once been a tailor in our London's ownlet . They don't mix , and even in the few cities the Quarters will be write their Promised Land . " Anyway , there the place is , and it has grown with Jewish and for untold centuries the pilgrim's gateway to Jerusalem : then the old part iggest city in Palestine . Haifa is roughly 70,000 people and " the new Jerusalem train I heard a " view . " That was after Tulkarm , and there " had been wanted to know . the soldiers who should be there to nineteen him ? And Mr. s roughly 110,000 ; but Tel Aviv is 150,000 , and growing enormously with the Englishman , he was beating , would I protect him ? Then when the train went perpetual immigration . They say that very soon it will be a million-population Arabs , and the Jewish minority weren't too happy . They , therefore , began to the community will do practically everything for those farmers . Only they are Hebrew Zionists have deliberately thrown overboard their ancient Creed . and Then with another hole called Ras El Ain it was all right again , and that's distinct districts , and so a townlet or village will be an Arab townlet or a Hebrew sort of story . but take it that roughly speaking the Jews hold the green and mountain parts ; the Arabs have their views about things , and on that very be English-officered police standing hands . You don't want politics in my us to Tel Aviv about as peacefully as I could have ridden to Limerick . Now . Ras El Ain was Hebrew , and so there was no more stoning , and I passed on architecture , and wide pavements and hundreds of gaily-bustling cates and gesture . The Hebrew God , he says , has failed to protect His Chosen Pen , That bit of a train trip had its points of humour , one point being the light engine which we ran half a mile ahead " just in case any joker had dynamited the railway . mlike the Jesuit Fathers in leaving out the religion part ! Half those modern ind now they will protect themselves . ' There is no God ! leny that he was anything but a Catholic . The Hebrew Zionist does it as a had to those Zionists at least for their industry . And they've done it all in is roughly the same idea that the Jesuit Fathers had out in Paraguay in South slum . It's about a 60,000 population town , and the bulk ( but not all Now think , please . Here's Jaffa next door , the oldest port in the world have their Arab country they would cut every few throat in all Palestine . ected by British bayonets , and all those vineyards and farms are worked with twenty-five years . of Jaffa is picturesque enough , but putting it brutally it is also an imaginary other queer point about modern Palestine ; the country runs in absolutely Paris and a miniature Chicago . It has a sort of futuristic , semi-slov-scra and the settlers will live in hutments with communal kitchens and so forth . " It the farm-settlements are virtually atheist . It's deliberate , too . They don't do build their own suburb , and Tel Aviv is something in their Hebrew , and I think THE CROSS . actually they are not protecting themselves , however : they are being pro- ear-cut , and you pass from a Hebrew to an Arab Quarter as to a new country . 434 . East End , and he was talking to me in English . ' Where were the soldiers line . ty . Personally I didn't like it , but then I'm not a Jew ; but I will Actually they are not protecting themselves , however ; ti the farm-settlements are virtually atheist . It's deliberate , to sort of story . but take it that roughly speaking the Jews h he farm-settlements are virtually atheist . It's deliberate too . That don't do --- Page 392 --- 435 . --- Page 393 --- most awful in its slow torture and shame . The ineratitude of it would be worse the predecessors in the long line of heartless humanity following through the on outside . Nothing and planning , or struggling against and then yielding to 'etermined to have their way . ' They now gave up all argument , ' threw reason They did not trust Pilate , whom they believed capable of discharging Jesus by it . For well He knew that the insisting Jews and the yielding Pilate were hit to rigid attention . The Governor paused-looked at Jesus saw the effects of By this time they were desperate at Pilate's long , drawn-out indecision : settled one war or another . But the Jews , with all their impatience , were crown of thorns , nor would be have tolerated the mockery - he most certainly and once more faced the crowd with the intention and hope of persuading them now with greater reference than ever . clamouring for instant condemnation With a sharp command , Pilate sent " the whole band " to their quarters , upressed by the condition of their noble Victim than by their insubordination . When Pilate at length found a hearing , he asked them : ' What then shall the King of the Jews ? had hitherto shown towards Jesus turned to a great pity . His crucifixion again by mortal sir . Jesus was not in sight : they had not seen Him since the soldiers took Him into The mob was saddened ; more impatient , more vicious than ever . soldiers were mocking Jesus , the laughter stopped suddenly , and " they all stood ry of His own people clannouring for his death - and a death of all others the He had indeed ordered the scoureing , but had not anticipated the excessive special section of The Cross I do with this King of the Jews ? Crucify Him . " the wisdom of God . ' the power of God and XXVI-Jesus washed off the striking Governor's hands . circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . I. Cor. I. 25 . " Christist . to the winds , and took up " one short , innocent , shrill cry : " Oruc Crucified and no wonder : even to-day we grow impatient reading about it , and wish it arbarity with which he now saw it had been inflicted - he had not ordered that the hall after the scourging , and they knew not what might have happened For the second time he asked them : " Do you want me to deliver to you Nore These two pages , We Preach than the main of it , and the foreknowledge He had of the future would accentuate though by no means intended exclusively for members of the e might as well have coughed to still a hurricane . When Pilate , returning from his inner office , entered the hall where the ven yet to give up their demand for a death sentence . Archconfraternity of the S d leaving Jesus there in charge of a guard , he went out on the balcony a For the second time he asked them : " Do you want would have punished this breach of discipline , were it not that he was more ick door : if he had not done so , he might yet do it , so they stormed him acred Passion , should be regarded by them as their or the scourging the thorn-crown and the purple robe . Then the are called ... ' unto them that centuries , who would , while He was still near , locked up in the do with this King of the Jews ? " --- Page 394 --- THE sacred passion --- Page 395 --- he countryside , drab and gloomy as it was , brightened in the light of a new and with reason , at the thought of Tyburn's callows . Smithfield's fire and the A man could dream such a lot about the old days . Once , in the lone . ' long He is following Christ on Christ's road . For him there need be no disillusionment . There you have proof of the truth of Catholicism . And what a paradox is there rere , so they said , who had turned away . " Well , God help them " thought nce the palace of the Bishops of Ely , was now the prison in which he had spent Westminster Abbey , to end his days as a prisoner in a Bishop's Palace . Yes , quitted one life , one world , in search of another . Even the very time of his It the road's end is the quest of his whole life . So with John Feckenham beth's pardon . And when she John Beckenham , and God help me also , for I must go on living while the others now , with the weight of many a weary year on his shoulders , the sorrow of his as happiness he sees fit to abandon for that joy and peace which the world He had gone to the great Abbey of Evesham , founded by Egwin and in the Poverty . Chastity . Obedience . He walks on a lonely road . But what matter pleaded for and obtained Eliza- ess forlorn . Once he had been sturdy of body , cheerful of counterance . Only of His Church , on the scattering of His people . He lived , this Catholic Abbot , from the village of Feckenham , some few miles distant . Howman was his real later ascended the throne , he was priest growing older . A priest without parish or parishioners . A monk without as Heaven opened . His Church lives on , youthful , strong and ever growing . to be found in the life of a monk such as John Feckenham ! His life , He looked out from his room over the marsh lands around Wisbech in and he often wondered how long more God would keep him in exile . " Wisbech , by years , he gives up for life without end in Eternity . What the world terms lay . And the old man , leaving out of the window , looked perhaps , less tired . Anthony Dempsey while others like him were dying as martyrs . Yes , a paradox , who was alive For He came as a poor man , and crucified like to a thief , He died . Thus strange as the story of Christ of Christ's Church of Christ's followers large of the Benedictines . John. Feckenham , they called him since he came left to languish in prison for to be left to grow old and then to die-how awful ! A Martyr ! One might Abbot John Feckenham had he last four years . Now , this morning , with the sun rising higher and higher . of England . by favour of the Queen . name . And from the cultural school , he had entered the monastery to become 0009999000000 # 00000000book life was paradoxical . God's blessing was being called down on the destruction Durina Maru Tudor's reign . b die as a martor-that was the death of a hero . But to rot here in swamped fields around Wisbech Castle . An old priest , an old Last Abbot . Ah , how strange it all is ! " twenty-three " years ! masterv . Yes , how strange it was ! John Beckenham , last Abbot of die . " Jambridgeshire . It was a summer morning of 1584 . He was nearly seventy , H ! how strange it all is ! " er a day has passed but the same Church has suffered persecution . The priest spoke aloud . And he closed 1907 08 09 Power . But what a glorious end it was to a man's life ! Some there # The priest spoke aloud . And he closed written on his face . ' Once so much was of the once upon a time . vs nor values . He vows away his wealth , his home , his independence . every . Chastily , Obedience , He walks on a lonely road . But what matter is eyes to shut out that never-changing , that over 4 1961 62m. Instead --- Page 396 --- 439 . --- Page 397 --- an directorato so I SERI AMAC as a satisfessions to Shelumme was the minimum tenes ? ' Da mbeso si 'na centre man's bi an nation san na nzreatsc . satisfessions taelumne 1 n'eirinn snois . Arus Kreiris nasal ab eso an wife Arus messpa-sa a cur 'na Lurre 50 letr a bi "na timbal . " ar seisean . an unbearo'si nasat : most Oemos - ar seisean . " Sir Dfetti do Demos- frears arm . " " Ca Fios star to full sit , six-se and at marou na . Saelumne usisle , smac as an sit as cesnn feints ? " " Nick this se son naistumos to beir as Kselumm le cult Saelumne to learn . Sib-se an namairo tenes in Kreiris sin , a fusir se o n-s nasal an wife says was no centre besto si squim unso 1 nbirm sno's cesorblism , no le mile blism , pe mise . " " Fuaravar O n-a sinister i , " as moestro in sinsear , sat n-oilean so act of interest to determine as no centre saifseanaib Saelume . Cairo issacts are fast into blown sar or as seisean . " " Ca opusir se ! ? " area organ wait as pesofaro " area miss . Osmos ns' fazao se o n-a sinister i siao to let nasal to make POS 1 sinsear to fight at son cums etc ! as no breasts as a scant too isotru . vireac mar is for Sir Shelumn . rural Demostenes still ran soon " Ca'ofustr na usoine sin ! " " sissa 510-se and , over 110 , as 55-1.na. mise . " Di si , modestsib na mosome As mbeso in their re announcement stumm . Sommurgim so built an usisle- tar cigar-sunstress , a doctor , " sagas des na cettre saijseanaib sm , mbealain in seems camceorri . " As sargsessions to cutcice as a centre ca cumso stus do siri Direac mar's Demostenes , direct mar sea centre sarkseana Kreirise sa Kreir le Limn . Sselumne v'posium ? ' as seisean . Thus me or interest , as no cesnn fem , in Fselumn so ORM-SA SUR FETDIR OUTC snois . SMAC as Demosrenes . " " Di San amras , " is messa stra sici . " " Agus cogar , " agus barn wait from bassan . Ta'an arsamise , " dearman nor . Diocese " car cujam amaireac grass miss . " bi Breifis slumm , usual ca transfer staff among own O scso , a mic. O. " are seisean , mbeso an usislesco came to fight Ta disarmaro orr , a rocrum . " na neiresnn , as desnam a nsmoti area miss , signs to " farms answer . umn cease to forum nuns ofoslumsIR Do stress . " " Fest , a vocruir , ' a bi-imbest Oemoszenes ? " as desnam a ngnoti natsnius to vent ar ruzzo Demosrenes . ' i as an lesbian so no's lesser eism nearo na saerolze muiris na moma . as Kreiris ar peso mile blism sar mar e ? ' ( Mr. Leanjint ) " 10man bumne fit , an 10mar or fast . ( A crioc ) . S " O'EAMIS ! n-son COR , SEUS this com ca Ufaisir Saet- Soravatory to transform management to remove to remain an importantariat . NIAO so to run " " srs " sn occur . Download as PDFPrintable version 0009999000000 # 00000000 --- Page 398 --- lower and the Marshalsea . In 1974 , they had given him enough freedom to take Elizabeth had left the Tower , pardoned . Then Westminster Abbev. That was Not in vain " Feckenham had replied . " Not in vain . For those who come his dreams . The summer of 1584 . He took one last look over the marsh . The religion with its rewards . You kept to the old Faith . You won freedom for a lant trees to remind men of the old religion . Not in vain did you live , John was planting them a messenger had come to inform him that the religious houses ad planted elm trees long ago in the Dean's Yard at Westminster . And as he Tower . Three years there . ' Yes ! they had talked of the Archbishop of Queen . She allowed you to live , not to die as a martyr . Go on . Ab daring to oppose that to which he had once agreed . And surely God would let Tower . From there he was " borrowed " for the controversial arguments that There was a King called Henry . You served another King . ' There was a new were those few years when he and his handful of monks had resumed the prison . ' He , as the Abbot , and all the community with him , had been turned had come to the throne and he had been released . She had appointed him Dean a house in Holborn , and for a time , on account of his health , he was permitted Feckenham , last Abbot of Catholic England , to remind men that God asks , not Feckenham , like unto yours . open and fearless in his preaching . He had been too staunch a Catholic for until 1565 , to the Bishop of Westminster . to visit Bath . a memory , the grandest , the happiest part of his life . How overjoyed he had been when the Benedictines had been restored to the Abbey ! And how wonderful Feckenham , however , when he was chaplain to the Bishop , had been too his prisoner " too , too obdurate . " You might have had wealth and honour . But your life was such a parody Somewhere in the building a bell tangled , and John Ferkenham awake from but of the Abber for refusing to take the Oath . He had been sent back to the Then in 1558 . Mary died . From that time on he had lived in prison after The old Tower , so grim and forbidding , that was his first prison . Then Mary that suffering condone for a former heresy . better of him , was the sincerely religious man who had suffered so much for under the shade of these trees , they may sometimes think of the old religion of after me may perhaps be scholars and lovers of retirement , and while walking rere to be abolished . So to plant trees , he had said , was to labour in vain conventual life in the Abbey of Westminster ! The old monk laughed . How angry that bishop had been with him . He had Canterbury if only he would conform . Since he refused , they had sent him off , Once again John Feckenham smiled . They had confined him to the case own tired of him , and so they had kept him for the next nine years in the Again the ringing of the bell . Go on. John Feckenham , leave your dreams England and of the last Abbot of this ' place . ' of the Bishop of Ely . But that worthy jailer had written to say that he found e of the New Church to leave unmolested . He had been imprisoned in the He was an old man when they sent him to Wisbech-old and wearv. THE CROSS . 050osed .000 E.000000000000 ere held in London and elsewhere from time to time to time allows , with their stunted-looking trunks , swayed in the morning breeze . 440 only martyrdom , but also unswerving loyalty to His Church is , and it was during this time that he pleaded for Elizabeth . And England and of the last Abbot of this place . " vet , behind that aggressive manner , behind the tender that so often got those of the New Church to leave unmolested . He had been until 1565 , to the Bishop of Westminster . the first is a British religion with its rewards . You kept to the old Faith . ' You etter of him , was the sincerely religious man who had suffered so much for of St. Paul's , and it was during this time that he pleaded for --- Page 399 --- Pilate , because they , knowing all the told the rich young man to " keep the not be paid : (3 ) He wished to proclaim could and should have recognised that although not obliged to do so . He first was the more painful , bloody and accept because in the Mosaic Law the Gospel that one day knowing that submit Himself entirely to the laws - But when we reflect that in the first Jesus said that the sin of the leaders according to your laws , " they did not rebel ; " 2 ) He taught that the taxes should prophecies concerning the Messiah . hand , the pagan Roman , Pilate . knew Canticle of Canticles ( c. III ) it was there was no penalty of crucifixion . of the Jews , who instigated and in- Commandments . " Concerning the strange and terrible torture to humili- nothing of all this and saw only that second rods , we understand how the The authors of the Crowning with some writers say even up to 6,000 . allowed Himself to be proclaimed of the leaders of Jesus was greater than which was the most ignominious and thorns were the devil and the leaders ate Jesus , who a week before had miracle of patience and fortitude , these had been and were being fulfilled fierce revenge of that proud autocrat , He wished to show to the world a structed the Roman soldiers to use this ber of blows would have been given- satisfy his idle curiosity : ( 4 ) because the sin of Pilate ? ( Jo. XIX ) . Virgins should speak to that shameless taxes He uttered that celebrated sen- tence : " Render to Caesar the things King of Israel . " Already in the ( 3 ) because Herod questioned Him to torments , and that His Name should case the scourge was used , in the cruel , for in some cases one blow alone of the Jews was greater than that of according to your laws " ( Jo. XVII , 34 ) man , who even lived in open incest : the mouth of a fish . With regard to tions of the Jews : that ( D " Jesus was a Take Him you and judge Him more probable opinion . Jesus , there- in the Jewish manner according to the mortified by His majestic silence . himself King ? ' ( Luke xxiii ) . 12 . Why did Jesus - who replied to malediction of the earth and in the was not fitting that the Virgin of 13 . When Pilate said to the Jews : that are Caesar's " ; and to give us Jesus of Nazareth was innocent . ' There- 14 . Why did Jesus say that the sin Him King , He fled . All three accusa- should end His life in the most agonising fore , received 39 strokes : while in the fox as Christ had called him ; ( 2 ) it perish covered with infamy and dis- good example He caused the money sired was that the hated Nazarene contrary opinion a much greater num- fore Pilate was guilty of murder , but Passionist Father . because : ( I ) it was not fitting that knowing well that He would suffer the the Lamb of God should speak to the the third accusation , it is written in terrible punishment . What they de- in Jesus of Nazareth . On the other Take Him you , and judge Him 11 . What is to be said of the accusa- Catechism . When Pilate said to the Jews : tions were , therefore , both false and Pilate took " Jesus and scouraed Him ? " ( Luke xiii ) . ' was sufficient to cause death . the enthusiastic crowd wished to make Did he do so according to the Roman for the Messiah . 16 . Who were the authors of the Pilate caused Jesus to be scourged 15 . In John XIX we read : " Then written that this diadem was reserved of the Passion From His birth Jesus wished to Jesus did not reply to Herod . necessary for the tax to be found in crowning with thorns ? or Jewish method ? why did they not accept ? all-not say one word to " Herod ? the Jews of decide . " from the Italian 17 . Why did Pilate show Jesus malicious . honour . Translated . 0000000000000000000000000 by a --- Page 400 --- 1940som --- Page 401 --- thoughts . subject . make your frequent . Read 1940schausschias " # it the meditation on the Passion it carefully and slowly , and make for the holy season of Lent . and A little # # Passion . slowly , # EACHDOWN # --- Page 402 --- obituary . Bro. Benedict ( Sullivan ) , C.P. rears , nearly sixty of which had been spent in religion . tion . " May he rest in peace ! VENRABLE ' Pierre has been removed from our midst by the death of Ban . Benedict wwwwwwwwwww swissoppoon 000000000000 #000000000000 Passionist . ' His later years were passed in almost complete retirement at Holy Cross Retreat , record that the materialism of a great American city fostered rather than destroyed the For more than fifteen years Bra. Benedict acted as porter at Mount Argus , and only those security and the livelihood denied to him in his own land ; and th Ardoyne , where he bore the cross of increasing infirmity with exemplary patience and resign illivan ) , C.P. , which occurred at Holy Cross Retreat , Ardoyne of the Epiphany , January 6th , 1937 . ' Bro. Benedict , both by age and modesty and politeness , remembering that the manners of the porter have a great deal to do acting was his task . The admonition regarding the duties of the Brott nigrated to the United States , where he settled in Pittsburg . He us and how exacting was his task . The admonition regarding the dutie f the Retreat . " . At other periods he acted as sacristan and refectorian shackle . It is no small testimony to his solid piety and the deep-ro ter given in the Passionist Regulations was not lost upon Bro . Ber as the patriarch of St. Patrick's Province , for he had attained the ripe old age of eighty Born in Mullinavat , Co. Kilkenny , on August 27th. 1852. e Passionist Regulations was not lost upon Bro. Benedict . Indeed , are acquainted with the busy life of the Dublin Retreat of the Passionist with the busy life of the Dublin Retreat of the Passionists can realise in Porter given in the Passionist Regulations was not lost upon Bro. Benedict . Indeed , he to small testimony to his solid piety and the deep-rooted spirituality Passionist Fathers , an acquaintance which soon produced happy res Sullivan ) , O.P. , which occurred at Holy Cross Retreat , Ardoyne , illed to the letter that prudent counsel which bids the porter " to rece y duty entrusted to him by holy obedience with the same diligence and a sintly Fr. Charles , and was one of those who assisted at the death-1 irles , and was one of those who assisted at the death-bed of that he im in his own land ; and thus , whilst still a youth , he r that prudent counsel which bids the porter " to receive everybody wi s , Bro. Benedict had the privilege of living in the same community wi n America , Bro. Benedict was transferred back to the home country , w high called him " away from the world and invited him to the cloist name of Benedict of the Nativity of Our Lady . After some few years ers , an acquaintance which soon produced happy results for the lone ( 49 . Like thousands of his countrymen , he decided to seek abroad the gious vacation which called him " away from the world and invited h yhood amongst a people who still remembered only too vividly the horn At Mount Argus , Bro. Benedict had the privilege of living in the san cated to the United States , where he settled in Pittsburg . Here he became acquainted with ing the novitiate at the age of twenty-five he made his religious professi the Famine of 1847-49 . Like thousands of his countrymen , he decided --- Page 403 --- prayers ? Not merely did her prayers for her father's conversion seem to be him ridicule it . Now , to her grief , the delicate Moira , herself thin and drawn Sunday Mass . Was this to be the answer of the Sacred Heart to so many peak with them . Some were coarse and rough , and some were civil and polite strange people now . Sometimes he brought them to the house and she had to Friday , he ordered her to fry bacon for him , and when Moira pleaded with his meal , a ritual with which she had become only too familiar in the last few weeks . been presented with a meat meal he would no doubt have taken it without any apilly for the worse . Friday abstinence went . She had always unobtrusively religion , but actually opposing it . Nevertheless she persisted in ' prayer . " Faith . " going unheard , but he was actually becoming worse , not merely neglecting his times now , a thing he had never done before . The visits of his Communist comrades , for she had learned what they were by now , grew more frequent , his and under-nourished . heard her father begin to sneak comically of the Faith : Veeks passed and her father continued on the downward path . His scowl my faith . ' Opium of the people " she heard him murmur once . A strange phrase . She he Providence which permitted it , and not on the greed of man , which ushed her to one side , and prepared the meal for himself He had been married , but his wife had died eight years before , leaving him , with months now . Rosaries . Holy Commons , sacrifices , she had offered them all It was after the visits of these people started that her father began to change did not know what it meant , but she hated the war he said it . He met many she thought to herself , " is what I need . More faith . Oh ! Lord , strengthen ' or him , that he might come back to his duties of Confession , Communion and frail young body tense . ' She eures . He" jerked himself to his considerate enough , became harsh and sometimes cruel . He struck her , some- qualms , but Moira saw to it that temptation never came his way . Then , one Of late , Moira , his daughter , had noticed in him a growing aversion for his OHN MALEY was , like many another man , a helpless , bewildered victim of an economic system whose oppressiveness and injustice he blamed on alone had brought it into being . At last came the crisis . He tried bacon for himself one Friday evening and Moira stood aside until he had finished . ready to cook some fish for her own for ? I've fried your tea for you . " a crash . The girl stood up , her gion . He had long ago given up its practices , but never before had she known opened , his treatment of his daughter , which had previously been gentle and swayed in his arms , and then feet and the chair fell over with absences more prolonged . When he had finished , he turned to her and growled : " What are you waiting Maley was a prematurely-old man of forty-six , grey-haired and stooning Francis J. Benson But , father , ' I can't . It's bacon , and you know I keep the Friday sank helpless to the ground : : A wild light came into Malerj's a baby daughter , now ten years old . His first-born , a son , had died a id soft-spoken , and she thought she hated these worst of all . Conversion . wwwwwwwww swissopposed by Ordeal Moira proved harder than ever . She had been praying for him for many 1907 1907 1959 nence . ' in-arms . Moira prayed harder than ever . She had been praying f seen to it that her father had fish or cheese at his meals on Friday . " Had 1940s # months now . Rosaries , Holy Commons , sacrifices , she had offered them all Friday , he ordered her to fry bacon for him , and when Moi When he had finished , he turned to her and growled : " What comrades . for she had learned what they were by now , grew in --- Page 404 --- 446 --- Page 405 --- 447 --- Page 406 --- belonged to the soul of the Church . John Haughton Steele that he in 1910 , he later became a zealous Making his submission to Rome Of no other non-Catholic could it be said with so much truth as of Catholic priest . 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # # 1901 19101901 19101901 191001 191001 191001 1910 1961 62.0006,000800080008000800080006000 1961 62.0006,0006,000 " "000,000000000000000 # 190101901000000000000000000000000000000000 # EACHDOWN --- Page 407 --- Ancient ruins on devenish island , co. Fermanagh . This step of his had given courage to many to do likewise , especially to me John Steele was a keen historian , and in his study of Irish History he saw who knew him . This avowal must have cost him many agencies , also it a his living at his beloved . Danavore , until his issue , but can't stead . He read how some of the manor-holders of the North ' had come into became his error . After all these years he was travelling in the wrong furrow . or himself what the faith of Patrick had meant to many people . How the studying for the priesthood . His one ambition now is to become a good priest . changed hands . He found himself a member of the imported Church , which In obedience to the dictates of his conscience , we find , in 1910 , that he was had he must abandon this lesser boat to take refuge in the Barque of Peter faith of Patrick had been persecuted , and those who held it had been deprived of their estates , and those of the new faith - or his own faith-planted in their asunder some great personal ties . In 1910 , we find him in the Eternal or hese possessions ; if they had changed their faith , the holdings would not have and those of the new faith - or his own faith-planted in the the dictates of his conscience , we find , in 1910 , that he # if they had changed their faith , the holdings would not have The more he studied the more apparent a notable convert 4 --- Page 408 --- of life as they call to Mary in the Holy Rosary the years pass they cling all the closer to the time are from friends of long standing . As is always with the Guild and she takes the and beauties I hope you may find inspiration far without returning to Francis . It was an Now that the Spring has come with its flowers snowy white and delicate pink , chestnut and friend , Josephine Bennerr again , Her heart has gifted you with many beautiful thoughts , while the lambs learn obviously by the meadow Guild , and say that the sunshine of Gabriel's keenest interest in our doings . I hope every- them with loving care , and keeps them under tender beauties to fill this month in honour of of happiness , and all the desires of your heart . for grace and strength to do God's will , and lands and youth and age taste of the sweetness And that Francis still lives in the memories and I hope you will use them to the fullest to follow in the footsteps of her , His glorious and fragrance and magic the very as " if all nature gathered together the most of his old friends . Most of the letters this to send us a little song to gladden us . God Our Lady , Queen of Heaven and earth . The very breezes sing her praises as they steal immense pleasure to hear from our dear , old apple flower and hawthorn . It would seem over ever fingers round them . No wonder his mantle so that they can never wonder Mother , who is our life , our sweetness and our shimmering and beautiful with blossoms , our dear , young Patron , St. Gabriel , watches that God will give you and yours a full share in and out amongst the soft , young foliage , me this month ! It is , indeed , heartening to leap with joy to welcome this lovely month . What a fine bundle of letters has come to thing is well with you now , Josephine , and my post bag . ITITAIN : What a world of beauty hope . VIA word recalls . Maytime ! Our hearts --- Page 409 --- 450 --- Page 410 --- She began humming a snatch of the be able to do just what you liked . rang the bell imperiously . ' To her as if the place was filled with people , latest radio success as she opened the crowing , and the first faint chirping of unusual bustle and stir going on down- surprise , it was not Rose , her personal been awakened by the usual sounds of lay listening awhile , then sat up and was it ? Pity ? The fear of the dinner and dance with Teddy Mayine . surveyed them all , from two tall , quiet rended , and they looked with one and piloted her through the throng to Tea with daddy at Mayer's , and then- and smiled . She had the happy knock maid , who answered the summons , but door and swung down the broad sparkled . As she sat before her mirror , sobbing bitterly . Diana stared for a though caught in a guilty action . sighed happily . Life was full and locked door were being forced . She the contrary , there appeared to be an gripped the balustrade tighter and quite define ; it was almost as if a drew herself up and asked in a normal of allowing nothing to trouble her very o'clock . Lunch with Molly Beverly at turned hastily away . She felt , rather the birds nesting under the eaves . " On fall . To her astonished eyes it seemed inadequately husband , and another day's engagements . A fitting of her when in reality there were only the answer . She threw her apron over staircase , expecting every moment to sweet and altogether lovely with kind - stairs , the passage of many feet , voices membered dimly as being a scullery . han saw the look in their eyes . What beth , the housekeeper , near the stairs . newest frock at La Marquise at eleven home on leave from his ship . " She Stainsforth , " and prepare " yourself for ness and the laughter of friends . It to be good-looking and healthy and to and brushed her dark hair until it of etchings at the Lever Galleries . hear the song boom out " under Peters " she ran her mind over the list of the Carr's , and afterwards to the new show As she appeared , a little silence des- second , then shrugged her shoulders . accord at her-looked , and then as sound whose source she could not arrested by the curious scene in the morning stealing into her room . her head and ran from the room , At the foot of the stairs she paused , an unfamiliar servant whom she re- bath . dressed in a green linen gown . men at the back to Peters and ' Eliza- ah , glorious sunset to a fine day- early summer mornings , the cocks long . " A waste of good nervous energy . " one of the text-books she was I want you to be very brave , Miss She was conscious that she had not slowly . to see a lovely summer bad news . ' There was an accident last heart . With an immense effort she the little morning-room , and quietly servants and several strangers . " She What has happened ? Where is my Accordingly , she prepared her own was wonderful to be just eighteen and unknown , like a spear , entered her sat down and waited for him to speak . ANA STAINSFORTH woke " Sir down , Miss Stainsforth . " She He took her arm in a masterful way The little scullery-maid did not the foot of the stairs . What is the matter ? " she asked . It came at last : shut the door . One of the tall men came forward to New Serial Story He nodded slowly . ever reading , called it . skilled hand . CHAPTER II-The Awakening . father ? ' Where is Rose ? " talk in here ? " Miss Stainsforth ? My father the car - " maid . Perhaps we can I can explain , gone : The Problem Page The Problem Page # FRANCES : if you will allow me . " Mr. father - " She jumped imp. from will allow me . Perhaps we can jumped up . FRANCES MacBRIDE . --- Page 411 --- 452 --- Page 412 --- heart : You don't matter one bit , Mr. say anything that might distress you . the idea of retrieving his losses by The investments they put into the able for you , although you are in no etched upon her heart for all eternity . but the fact that my father died by his own hand , and I did not see him die . tion regarding your late father's estate . hands living so composedly in her lap , guarded , had at last gone the way of of course . will have to go along with had your cry . Think of all the people naturally . will give you great pleasure . are they going to see in Stainsforth of asleep , and a gun clasped tightly in who have no right here the curiosity leading up to and surrounding your you will forgive me if by accident I father's death were painfully tragic , fortable one , not to say acute . Grieve . Grieve's daughter ? A bundle of nerves , painstakingly , as one would to a child , Even though you are penniless , not head leaning on his desk as though his right hand . ' She was saying in her soon , and the crash of the meteor a miserable , bowed little girl - or as you at her deathly-white face and at her of his property was portrayed when in several unlucky speculations . Most which had hoped to reach such dazzling fraud had been discovered a little too ever , his years of human-nature study place before you a list of your father's yourself together . I want you to take Diana's eyes were upon his face and seeing a picture which would remain here on a very painful errand . ' I hope I wish to put before you some informa- forming a bogus company was first frock made her look more youthful than told him the look in her eyes did not one of those little investors will suffer . mooted . Unfortunately for him , the heights was all the more spectacular in who'll be visiting this house within the police - and all " the unwelcome sort next few hours . Doctors , lawyers . ruin . Even her own portion , long which makes things rather uncomfort - Styles saw that while Diana's black bogus company will be returned in full . So you see , Miss Stainsforth , that your position is an extremely uncom- Stainsforth of Grieve had vanished like nor Grieve , nor even the people ruined breathlessly . but with a truly thankful out of his mind . Indeed , you mustn't lightly-pompous figure , but she was the rest . The glory and wealth of mongers the sensation seekers . What Only the picture of a man with his all his other possessions . " One thing . no tears , no recriminations . He looked Styles , nor money , nor investments . Stainsforth had risked his great fortune possibly grief and shock had combined As you are aware , the circumstances cry . You'll make yourself ill , and then to unhinge her mind a little . Patients . heart that there was to be no hysteria . you will give me your attention , I will consent . knowing it would be a task this like like a good soldier . You've belong to an eighteen-year-old . and said to himself : Stout Fellow ! tually at noon , Miss Stainsforth I have arranged for that without your issets and how it affects " you ... . " was waiting to receive them . Mr. you mind telling me in brief just really are , the innocent victim of He cleared his throat and began his what shall I do ? Come now , pull You wanted to see me . Mr. Styles ? Thank you , Mr. Styles . Now do by my father ... ... nothing matters he went over the position . ' Henry usual professional speech : circumstances , bearing your trouble Won't you please sit"down ? " dear to your heart . ' Mr. Styles seated himself a little wise connected with them . Now if " My dear Miss Stainsforth , I am covered himself , reflecting that exactly what you are talking about ? " THE lawyer gasped . Then he re- not responsible he was deranged- THE PROBLEM PAGE bravely ? " WHEN the lawyer arrived punc- very best , for your sake . ' " Thank you , Elizabeth . the gun ... ... and the wound in his 453 . Hush , darling . I'll try my " Oh . Elizabeth ! Elizabeth ! " Hush , darling . Your father was head . ' abeth ! Elizabeth ! " " Thank you , Elizabeth . I'll try my " Oh . Elizabeth ! Elizabeth ! ' Your father was --- Page 413 --- THE CROSS . --- Page 414 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 415 --- lating the results of the campaign , Fr. the Sacred Congregation of Religious : and Catholic Church : (2 ) it broke down much nuns set out for Brazil to undertake the on November 13th , the little band of ' seven it Botucatu . Sao Paolo . Brazil . Dedicated for the erection of the chapel in the Liverpool Raphael declares that ( I ) it advertised the prejudice : (3 ) it directly resulted in 19 . to Blessed Gemma , this new convent owes Naples , six Sisters and one novice were mission campaign of ten weeks in the Pas- Passionists upon obtaining 36,000 of the contemplative nuns in his far-distant of interest to note that the Diocese of Botucatu , who personally defraved all the early last year . ' the Bishop made known his preparing to be received into the Church . requisite authorisations were obtained from E18,000 required for the chapel . Catholic medical help during the same period . Tabu- Metropolitan Cathedral , congratulating the earnest wish to establish a convent of sionist Vicariate of Yuanling , Human . about God . More than 3,500 people received expenses of the foundation . Visiting Italy Diocese . " After an interview with the adult conversions and ' baptisms , whilst I am not mentioning " he adds " the Twenty-four localities were visited , ninety- V. Rev. Fr. Linus , C.P. , officiated at a many small children who were baptised with of foundations up to fourteen . has just been Sumerioress of the Passionist Convention at rounded for the cloistered Passionist Nuns . Voros . , Novitiate of St. Joseph's Province , clothing ceremony when Patrick Ruddy pagans for the first time heard something Writing from China . Fr. Raphael Vance . C.P. gives further details of an intensive selected for the new foundation . The one talks given , and over 15,000 adult Mgr. Charles Duarte Costa . Bishop of Secretary of the St. Paul of the Cross Fund Chapel of St. Paul of the Cross . many others are studying doctrine and Botucatu is under the patronage of Our their parents , nor the many adults and A new convent , which brings the number Archbishop Downey , states . The Universe , pioneer work of this new foundation . It is Lady of Sorrows . a happy augury for the Mavan ) received the religious habit , taking Passionist Mo ts origin to the zeal and generosity of shortly before their deaths . " has sent a telegram to Fr. Harold , C.P. . success of this new Passionist convent . infants who were made children of God At St. Saviour's Retreat , Broadway , the name of Bro. Oliver . Campaigning for Christ . New Convention for Passionist Nuns . Reception of a Novice . England . china . brazil . --- Page 416 --- at least when he finishes the good works salvation , as long as the sincere will to make before death , this would be no obstacle to tention of gaining indulgences and to correct age in the marriage register . There enable us to reply to your question . In offering of intrinsic infinite value to God . serform duty the good works demanded . tember 1935 . A girl should record her We may add that the person seeking to gain he validity of your confession , you are at the indulgence must be in the state of grace A deception of this kind , even though it rence he must not have his affections set procedure . even though it may not amount But just as a meal is a meal , and yet all the same ? I always thought that a Mass was answered in detail in The Cross for Sep- a Mass . since it is the same offering of Our general , we may say that it is best to be atisfied with his advice , or if you doubt in suffrage of the poor souls have essentially benefit more from a High Mass , or is it all prescribed ; and if it is a planary indul- as possible . If full restitution were not made the same effect , though the High Mass with not furnish us with sufficient " details to guided by the advice of one's confessor in and a Low Mass ? Do the souls in Purgatory restitution remained intact . No person can her ago . it would still be more prudent , in be obliged to do what is impossible . is nothing to be ashamed of in stating the The only way in which to gain a planary hotel ) : so a High Mass and a Low Mass may appear trivial , is surely a dishonourable What is the difference between a High Mass such delicate matters . If you are not neals are not the same in every respect ' Only Child " ( Co. Kilkenny ) . ' You do our opinion , to correct this false impression . there may be the additions of a ndulgence is to have at least a general Low mass and high mass . previously told her fiance a falsehood about to a grievous sin . secure the forgiveness of sin . It is necessary correct are , and it is the nearest affection Restitution for theft should be made as soon upon any visual sin . external glory and may obtain from him a ( 2 ) An act of contribution alone will not iberty to seek another confesser and to more numerous " externals may increase God's to pretend otherwise . If the girl had All Masses are essentially the same-an as frankly as possible . Lord .E. W. H. ( Dublin ) . Personal replies . larger refreshment for the poor souls . Thankful . " - A similar query was disclose all the circumstances as fully and Repentant Sinner " ( Co. Down ) - (1 ) ) ) . to go to confession before the sin is forgiven . Readers' queries . answers to O answers . knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . down ) . Immission ? " " Repentant Sinner " ( Co. queries . " "Ps. cxviii. 66 . own ) . " Repentant Sinner " ( Co. Immunion ? - knowledge . s . --- Page 417 --- serve God here on earth and be happy with expressed the opinion that people did not re getting away from the inner life " he Father James asks and answers . " He describes they cannot give a reason for their faith . who take religion seriously . " How then is substance of man's life " To know , love and union is to be attained and the lasting effects Him for all eternity " a Religion , in its ' simp- cone of devotion to the Sacred Heart , in the nature of our approach to God , explaining to be found ? These are the questions that through Jesus Christ is demanded of those which the devotion contains . Only the other egard to the modern attitude . That , I and to be convinced of the truth of the above or unworthy motives . All those who love the of it . Herein he assumes the role of spiritual the ejaculations that rise to our lips are not think . was a bit strong : but if people do not able aid to all those who want to deepen it is living mostly in the streets or in hotels . from contemplation of the deep mysteries day a very level-headed friend of mine this union to be effected ? " Where is the link Few find pleasure in it . " It will not take guide to the inner life of the soul . " " We fact , ' he used the word " superstition " in understand well " enough the meaning and their appreciation of spiritual things , and will those the most spontaneous that have the to true devotion by distracting the mind essavist and philosopher . His latest book pride of place in the Catholic life of to-day . HEART TO HEART . By Rev. F. M. de they might easily be spurred-on by wrong getting away from home-life of any kind : It is much the same with religion . There is lest definition , is the binding of the soul to the norm of one's life and union with Him . this very popularity can become a hindrance much reflection to see that such is the case , be of especially value to religious whose vocation Where Dwellest Thou ? is but another proof no home life for the soul : the inner life has income burdensome . Few to-day live it . know why they reverence the Sacred Heart , . remember the countless numbers who app- Divine Heart as their object ? And perhaps month by month on the First Friday . Of all Sacred Heart of Jesus , therefore , will want if proof of this were needed . we have only to hat will follow . His book will be an invatu- and union with Christ . He shows how this roach the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist writes . " The modern world in general is tribute to Mr. James' varied genius as preacher . God by love and service . " God must be statement . And yet is it not the sum and Browne & Nolan , Ltd. P. 183. 3s. 6d. in the clearest manner the doctrine of Grace James. O.M.Can . M.A. Dublin : Messers . Recently in these columns we have paid P. 185 . ' 7s. 6d. . Zuhreta'S.T. Dublin : ' M. H. Gill & Son . is a blend of the contemplative and active life . WHERE DWELLEST HOU ? BV. Fr. Devotion to the Sacred Heart still holds noon . spokesmoon000 # P. 185 . ' 7s. 6d. , Heart still I --- Page 418 --- THE lengthening evenings , grew and full little spots . We hear her in the chirp of the and of our own St. Brigid , the Mary of Eirinn . How these Feasts should awaken the depths the Pope , for the welfare of our Guild , and prayers of little children ascend swiftly to and all kinds of delightful things . Just the see over the pile of papers that is mounting of a strange yellow light peculiar to the Feast of our beloved St. Gabriel comes wrestling in benefited darkness , and especially for the spread of the Christian faith . The his day , and we of the Guild start our annual with longing hearts . February the 27th is they will not fail to reach the Heart of Our ambassador , Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows , things that Francis loves and keeps watching clusters , white and beautiful , are a glow of loveliness for the Feasts of the Purification the complete recovery of our Holy Father the throne of God , and borne by our gentle come , and we know in our hearts that the of prayer and reverence in our souls ! As the upon us who have waited and watched for it and the wild anemone in selected , sheltered , the time of awakening nature , have for peace and concert amongst nations up before me letters , cards and competitions Spring is here , dancing over the hillocks with birds , in the music of the stream , in the down by the river , scattering frail snowdrops down on my desk this month . I can hardly greener , and the skies take on a livelier hue , days " pass onwards and the grass grows Feast itself . Let us pray hard this year for slopes with the mountains breezes , slipping laugh of the breeze , while rejoicing , we wel- the new-born lambs , and playing on the Such a shower of letters has come tumbling Saviour and win from Him all that is best The little snowdrops , in their delicate my post bag . novena on the 18th , and wind up on the for us . come her and give praise to God . come her and give praise to God . the other --- Page 419 --- wishes . That is great news you have to tell , Ballycastle . Thanks for her letter and sound you all on your fine display at the General Josephine McLaughlin , and I congratulate you soon again . ' The quotations sent by the Our Lady . Queen of the May " the prize ferring a favour upon them and us . you show them a copy you will be con- standard it is difficult to select the best . In the competition for the best essay on Sister Gabriel Philips of Nazareth House is Do your friends read The Cross ? If Inspection . ' I hope to have a long letter from showing her gratitude to Saint Gabriel for ons , in prose or verse relating to Our Lady , pupils of The Cross and Passion College , In the competition for the best six quota- is awarded to Brennan Nkrumham . St. Nathy's College . Ballaghadereen . Co. Roscommon . what a splendid increase of devotion to St. eaded Glazing . reading . Self-sacrifice is strength and help . THE CROSS to MSRV McAvnew , 42 Finglas Road , Old having a large picture of our Patron placed June competitions . Kilcutten , are all so fine and of such a high and Passion College . Kilcutten . Send before May 10th . the prize does to : SHATTA O"Connell , Cross the awards . her boys in their studies . If only all schools our dear St. Gabriel will reward her abun- her prize-winning , " I have just finished would imitate Sister Gabriel Philip's example My Favourite Book " the prize is awarded For Members under 13-A Prize is A Happy Prize-Winner . Glasnevin , Dublin . Journey to Rome . " she says . " It was won and what a host of spiritual and temporal at Glasnevin . Are you coming to the Navy we honour His saints . A " private " little tip-toe watching for their promised letter . provincial you would not miss them . Mount Argus will offered for the best essay on " Why I love the McAndrew . I am sure you had a wonderful the many favours he has granted her by leaf , and the flowers dancing in the sunlight In the competition for the best essay on great , and I thank you very , very much for offered for the best painting entitled " sum- Wirrephy . and it tells how elated she is over for delightful Easter card . Francis is on it . How you guess the kind of book I like dantly , and bring a shower of blessiness to Thank you ! . have your wonderful hooks as lastime remem- etter all to myself comes from Mary For Members aged 16 to 19-A Prize is Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows would result , in the Junior Boys' schoolroom . I feel sure not such a beautiful appreciation lift one's brances of the happy days that were . " Does A charming letter comes from VIERA . heart high , and make one wish one had Sacred Heart . ' derful . ' I lived it , not read it . ' Oh . it was time when our dear Editor visited your school pun friend . When I grow older , and am no would imitate Sister Gabriel Philip's example I do not know . I am going to lend it to a leaf , and the flowers dancing in the sunlight St. Gabriel's Guild . Interesting Places I have been . ' longer a member of your happy Guild , I will Metal Casements . processions at Mount Argus , Mary ? Surely favours would follow ! We honour God when figured for the best essay on " The Most 46 . surely merit many blessings and graces . would imitate Sister Gabriel Philip's example Cross . You are doing a work of Catholic sacks of books for the Guild members ? You 0000 E0000 are a splendid , little worker , MARGARIET Many thanks go to PAT and MARY FAumer at Glasnevin . Are you coming to the May sacks of books for the Guild members ? You action in spreading good literature , and will favourists would follow ! We honour God when processions at Mount Argus , Mary ? Surely chaste and lovely card . Thanks , dear Sheila . one day soon . We are glad to receive UNA For Members aged 13 to 16-A Prize is Gabriel of Our Lady of Sourows whom to shift . NOANDEN our I am sorry visited a wondering Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows would result , and what a host of spiritual and temporal dantly , and bring a shower of blessings to Shenla McMahon remembers us with a very in the Junior Boys' schoolroom . I feel sure Roche , to get so many subscribers for The at Glasnevin . Are you comir- to the War pun friend . When I grow older , and am no se looking its best then with the trees in full I shall be expecting to hear of your success Memorial Windows . ner . ' what a splendid increase of devotion to sit having a large picture of our Patron placed it . How you guess the kind of book I like what a splendid increase of devotion to Nt. we honour His saints . A " private " little se looking its best than with the trees in full CONTON of the Cross and Passion College , # # W.DRAW # W. her boys in their studies . If only all schools Many thanks go to PAR and MARY PALMER you would not miss them . Mount Argus will at Glasnevin . Are you coming to the May --- Page 420 --- become one of our best members . Judging joy and hope that she will spend many happy welcome to them all . St. Gabriel watch over Barry . It is good to know you are well and hope the bishop who is very hard on little God ! A delightful little letter comes from he Guild . " Been Rem , and that you will by her essay she is sure to shine often in the you off lightly . though undoubtedly you are a Another very old and dear friend is DORNTHV. Mount Argus and the Grotto ? ' Why not ask Prize Lists . She writes delightfully of Spring . letter and good wishes . May our Divine Lord bestow every blessing upon you . John hem every day and keep them ever near to boys but real easy with little girls " will let ever guide you in the ways you go , and bless the Brigidine Convention , Goresbridge , and likes , introduce many of your school-mates to our Cross , and encourage the girls to compete for We rejoice to have him with us . I hope you has been working hard for the Guild . and fine little man . Thanks to you and Breda slorv. I hope to hear from von again before are faring . Sheila , and if you are still studying . her essay and letter . We welcome Kitty with She was awarded joint third prize for her their lovely cards . Why do you both not Eleanor Dargan , who has much to say in the Sisters in your new school to take The Breda McSHORTALL . She is at school in arly delighted with the article on " The Crib will keep your resolution to work hard for Our faithful friends , Hubber and ITA Berscoe . easy . Bravo Eithne ! I am most grateful at not hearing from her . Tell me of how you able to be about again . How did you like and I wish I could find space to " quote " from never forget us . and Francis is charmed with years with us . Bridie Brennan , of Boyle , nan and Annie T. Brennan . A kindly Irish kind thought . I was disappointed , however , all your endeavours with the light of His write oftener and enter for our competitions ? from Kitty Krushna , who wishes for a little pretty card , and I am most grateful for her Michael M. Brennan , Kathleen J. Rrum . the Catholic Press Exhibition Competitions . corner in our Guild , and who promises to to Maudie Irwin for her extremely kind for nice Irish cards . We are all so glad to circle . Two fine letters have arrived from is preparing for Confirmation . Well . Joe . I praise of The Cross Annual . She was particu- hear of the success of Errine Marron at Every blessing be with Hubert and Ita . Armstrong has been enrolled as a member . praver . Mau God and His Blessed Mother it well . " Her little brother . Joe McShorratt . A TROOD of New-comers . now she comes along with five new-comers : - Mary Ellen Brennan . Thomas P. Brennan . at Mount Argus . " " It was beautiful , " she A very charming letter has reached me March 21st . " Sheila McMahon sends a very your mother to perfect health is our heartfelt our prizes ? ' Be a crusader for St. Gabriel . ' says , " and I have read it over and over THE CROSS . --- Page 421 --- St. Casimir , O. Feria . Oensor Dep. feria . thurs . wed . fri . Passionist . March feria . with SINMANV Mr.r. numum sun . SS. Perpetua and Felicitas , MN. feast . sat . The Holy Shroud of Our Lord mon . The Holy Shroud SS. Perpetna and tues . --- Page 422 --- ( See " Glimpses of Africa , " on pp. 468-473 ) . Above and below : Interior and exterior of Church at Kurio . Centre : Fr. Theodore , G.P. , with a companion , about to set out With the Passionists in East Africa --- Page 423 --- their wider obligations as citizens and members of the body' police . The National Festival to be honest with ourselves is a primary duty-and so the National Festival The same moral law rules and must rule the whole life of the individual , both with 1. am of slum property , the corrupt civic officials , the time-serving politicians - these cannot be and e Festival by attendance at Holy Mass does not exhaust its full signific Mr. Edmund . b. b. b. Festival might well be an occasion for purging public life of such parasites . for speech-making and flag-having ; it is not to be observed solely by wearing the Sham who thing to the tour winds or heaven every vestige of right , justice and a In every land the thoughts of Irish exiles turn virtually towards the home country when be the occasion for national stockmaking , for a sincere and honest examination of our social citizens , for their activities poison the very well springs of our national existence . The National St. Patrick , Apostle of Ireland . ' This is all as it should be , but we sometimes conscience with regard to the discharge of our civic and social responsibilities . You often ... celebrated with fitting ceremony , and both Church and State unite in showing honour to his private and his public responsibilities . The unjust employers , the extortionate who fline to the four winds of heaven every vestive of right justice . ng and flag-waving : it is not to be observed solely by wearing the shamrock id indulging in ultra-patriotic sentiments for one day only ; even the relief rePRES National Festival draws near . At home , too , the Feast of the National Apostle is " To be honest with ourselves is a primary duty - and so the National Festival might well be # Winds of heaven every vestige of right , justice and charity with regard to # pins rank who are conscious in the recruitment of their private and personal other for speech-making and flag-waving ; it is not to be observed solely by citizens , for their activities poison the very well-springs of our national exis . we find folk who are meticulous in the fulfilment of their private and , Festival emeticulous in the fulfilment of their private and personal crisis " often I # PROWN it unsuitable . nce with regard to the discharge of our civic and social responsibilities . --- Page 424 --- scribers - and we know that the appearance of certain names on that list would He returned to America , gave away most of his savings , and with his wife , climb to power upon the misery of their fellow-creatures . The picture which he was one of sadness and misery unbroken . " He found " prostitution on an a temporary unity with diverse elements , which are quickly thrown overboard guilible tourists were filled with fairy-tales of plenty and prosperity , whilst the in which he lived . " Other speakers stressed the need for unity of knowledge not destined merely for a theoretical purpose . These books circulate in the month by month it distributes 40,000 volumes of the most subtle Communist therein he " and his fellow-workers were housed , he declares : " the atmosphere are free ! For three years he lived and worked in an atmosphere of unrelieved speaker was kind enough to provide enlightenment . " We want books to do , immediate jobs . " This , of course , is the well-known tactic of the " Popular returned to live in Russia , " where money would be of no account and all men Lenin , in a well-known phrase - and the mammals of the " Left Book Club " are cruety and horror . His first-hand account of conditions in the so-called he paid his first visit to Russia as a tourist and was delighted man . An American mechanic of ancient Communist sympathies Since we penned our note last month about the activities of the " Left Book no difficulty in making up a story to account for " valuable machine parts anything that did not seem quite right ; and his smooth-tongued guides found earthly paradise will find their beliefs rudely shattered in a hook which is one I Was a Soviet Worker , he was a disillusioned and embittered unprecedented scale " ; he was a witness of similar window-dressing trips when Editorial Notes . bers . less than twelve months from its foundation : week the factory disproves the dreams of those innocents who imagine that Communism means equality for all . It means slavery and destruction for the multitude . announcement that " unanimity for ultimate aims is not needed : but unity for Western civilisations . " " the time in which we live " he said " what the books of Lenin did for the time men and women throughout England and Ireland : " and If anyone is in doubt as ' to what kind of books are distributed , an Albert Hall Universe has justly called " a new Marxist Army . " The hitherto appeared . When Andrew Smith sat down to write for the discussion of suitable topics . What members are present ? What do club " some further developments have taken more . A great rally organised at the Albert Hall . London , brought together what the the self between wealth and poverty is far wider than is to be found in h unlimited luxury and self-indulgence for those unscrupulous enough to resents is that of a vast Slave-State , in which , as a reviewer justly remarks : by week it collects 40,000 half-crowns from groups of Those who praise conditions in Soviet Russia as the nearest approach to an " Left Book Club " now numbers more than 40,000 men- Russia . Inside . with everything he saw . Plausible explanations were quickly forthcoming for cause some surprise . Meetings of the " Left Book Club " are held in Dublin Left Book Club . " from the about the r" United Front , " in which the ultimate Communist aim is subordinated to ( and in disuse , and huge piles of potatoes rotting in the mud and rain . " famished populace subsisted upon garbage and fifth . His daily experience in More . enthusiastic young men and women throughout England and Ireland : as ree State : our postal authorities could doubtless simply partial lists of sub- propaganda into the very homes of the people most susceptible to its influence . the most damning indictments of the Soviet regime that has ind unity of action , and a subtle invitation was issued to non-members in t paradise " must be read to be believed . Of the communal barracks when the time for action arrives . Our theory is a manual of action # wrote he saw . Plausible explanations were quickly forthco --- Page 425 --- population : from Likonala-Messaka . 1,200 men " set out and in food and lodging . The miserable pittance remaining was insufficient to procure breed labour employed . The district of Gribingui lost 75 per cent. of its male hospital . This month another Communist colleague followed his example , and It is hard enough for these anti-clerical zealots to see the Papal colours floating the title Lacrime e tongue , some facts and figures were published which might town in the Jura . Some 5,000 inhabitants assembled at the hospital votes to In the Italian edition of the " Annals of the Pronavation of the Faith . " Versailles Treaty has focussed public attention very sharply upon the question the French countryside as an obstacle to the complete laicisation of the State . next May will thus be treated to a unique spectacle - a typical n South Africa relates that the employees of certain rich mining combines he colonies as a proof of her genius for colonisation . Other ailway at Brazzaville , the native population was decimated by the system of of colonies . In presenting her case for the return of the former mission is due , still regard the characteristic church-steeples of and tears , " a story of inhuman oppression which cries to heaven for vengeance . care is the political or the religious proselytism of those who village would be too much for their delicate sensibilities ! Meanwhile , the merry European nations have also played their part in colonial exploitation , and for cheer the nuns and to manifest their indignation at this mean act of anti-clerical a church . Visitors who frequent the Exhibition after its opening game of chasing out the religious orders continues in France . Some time ago he most part the record makes sorry reading . It is a story written in blood 17,000 lives - and three hundred kilometres remain to be finished . A missionary From a French contemporary we learn that it has been decided that the model mounted to 947 ! Such callous and criminal cruelty is indefensible and will provoke a heavy reckoning at the hands of those who must suffer in silence . and covert slavery still exist on a widespread scale . In the construction of the ers . Mile . Suzanne Lacore , Assistant Minister for Public Health , has gone urned out the nursing nuns from the hospital at Ovornax . a little industrial he accessories of life , so that , in 1926 , out of 1,000 children born the deaths of the Masonic Lodges , to whose secret decisions this significant These underlings , who indulge in petty tyranny , take their lead from higher Great War . Germany appeals to her former success in exploiting orders , which continue to perform such heroic work for the relief of the poor and the infirm . These she has stigmatised as " parasistical formations of the social organism , ... " whose sole One hundred and forty kilometres of railway were constructed at the cost of FERMANY's unequivocal demand for a revision of the Colonial mandates of the German colonies , allocated to the victorious Allies after the without come under their care . " Against this outburst , let us relate the story of Sister French village minus its most typical feature . The gentlemen in the her talk about ! Is the " manual of action " already being prepared ? We fanaticism . Women broke through the cordons to embrace the Sisters and to editorial notes . The Village . bid them farewell . over the Catholic Pavilion at the Exhibition , but to allow a church in the model received a salary of t2 per month , one-half of which was immediately expended should like to know . ge , one of the features of the Paris Exhibition of 1937 , will not have papers . It Wasn't . Colonial . the " Red " Mayor of Poissy , a Paris suburb , dismissed the nuns from the a Church . out of her way to deliver public attacks upon French religious 463 . be dismissed as an exaggeration were they not so well attested . Forced labour Exploitation . Pursa underlings , who indulge in petty tyranny , take their lead from higher --- Page 426 --- There for the scene , and saw with bestial myth pop going to inform the Superioress of the occurrence , before being removed burst under pressure , and a jet of almost boiling water shot forth . Without And made of these a rack of pains and fears - release pain . she first reassured herself regarding the children , and then insisted Share for one trivial hour His ardent pain- Good Friday . o hospital for attention . Thanks to her heroism and presence of mind , the nuclear display of notoriety-timting cinema-stars . " the sordid details of murder . His agony ! children escaped almost unhurt . only one of them receiving any injury . As we moment's hesitation , the nun capped her two hands over the burst pipe and rials or divorce-class make front-page news for our up-date journals . But The silence with His laboured murmurings - a sad commentary on popular taste . called for assistance . When help quickly arrived the little Sister was almost " Ohster more lovely beneath " His Cross A shameful Root ! They lack of shade ! three children were taking a shower-bath , when suddenly the hot-water tap O.hill , He made Then could't not are all the renowned force that chose His sad " I thirst ! Poor sinners . stem our rush for earthly gain Then could st not reach the parchina . I miss that broke Though could's not stop the vicious hands that felled That rose in a random from green bosomed earth- Athanasius of Elbeuf - a story which wasn't in the naners . Under Erect and lovely in thine early years - 0 tree that stood 0 streams that burst In freshly coolness from a myriad springs - The more must we- Book Rights Reserved . # # suppressed .000 #000500000000 Rose A. Carter . have said it wasn't in the nayers ! The marriage-scandals of Hollywood . the cious , her two hands literally cooked in boiling water . In spite of her THE CROSS 464 . tile tale of heroism by an unknown run is not even writing ! It's Download as --- Page 427 --- Catholic Action must be shown to To accomplish Mystical . 190109091901 1910010000008,000000000000000000000000 re Catholic unity . # glorious concep- st . christ . must Paul's deeply . #000 this , 1907 08 the and Body of known . integral . understood . be an integral part of the life of cited in different # 19010000000000000000000000000000000000 1961-00080000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1957-01,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 19010000000000000000000000000000000000000 1940sociation representative --- Page 428 --- 466 --- Page 429 --- The Key to the Lay Apostolate --- Page 430 --- school-teacher , catechism-teacher and general guardian of the " Christianity must be . " by turn . a builder and a Mission-field . ' The Missionary road outline . What I have called a " Missionary Diocese " may be either a t will be readily understood that the visiting of an unlimited number of out- of each Central Station is to open up as many of these out-stations as possible . tations is impossible . Some of them lie a journey of two days or even more and a brother have just arrived , and won't be able to take up work for some be Religious Superior and a Secretary . Back Mission Station , called a " Central probability that they can be visited periodically . With two Fathers only in a brother , another for the Sisters if there are any a church and a school . These ir Head Station , ' has a number of " out-stations , ' forty or fifty or he size of Ireland there are only six narishes ! In four of these there are two Ticariate Apostolic or a Prefecture Apostolic . It is outside the scope of the Prefecture-Apostolic , the Central Stations and their sub-Stations . As I a name frequently applied to the out-suations . " Unfortunately " school-teacher and if numbers permit a brother . There is a house for the priests and the is the formation of a band of trained Catechists . They play a most important faces which can be reached only on foot . And yet they must be visited . It is Anostolic , who is usually a Bishop ; and the latter by a Prefect-Apost round of duties in " the African orresponding to our parishes at home . So in our " diocese " three-quarters souls goes on in spite of " difficult - from the Central Mission , to itself for protracted periods . Usually there are only resent article to do more than indicate that the former is ruled by a Vicar- om the Head Mission , and the majority of them are situated in out-of-the-war a handful of Christians , some Oatechimens and school-children , many or few real progress in a Mission . REV. FR. THEODORE , C.P. traveller . ' So the work of saving It is useless . ' and indeed harmful . ' to men in new centres unless there is a is a euphemism . " Our great problem , which must be tackled without delay , Diocese the work is so varied and the demands on the time and energy of is through these out-stations that the real missionary work is done . The aim ersonnel consists of 15Priests . 6 Brothers and 10 Sisters . Of these 3 Private to the serious duties they have to undertake , there can never be much hope of A vivid account of the daily Glimpses . our Missionaries . ' It will be understood , of course , that in a Missionary Prefecture-Apostolic . This then , is the frame-work within which the Missionary labourers : the months yet . At present there are in the Prefecture six Mission Stations , various buildings are as good as circumstances permit , which means in some cases mentioned . already there are usually two priests assigned to a Central Station , of Africa . wwwwwww swissopp Unfortunately , as we are situated , such increase must be very definitely limited . It is , roughly speaking , about three-quarters of the size of Ireland . The coording to the tribe , all presided over by a "Catechist . " The Oate leftnitely harmful to leave an out-station , especially if it is at a long distance ties of every kind : s not a Bishop . The part of Tanganyika entrusted to our Fathers is a 1907 08 Nitis article I am going to try to give some idea of the actual daily work of Lissionary so many that it won't be possible to give more than a general station , one of whom must ordinarily speaking-remain " at home . " in the other two-one" only . " Besides , there are the Prefect-Apost role in Missionary work , and unless they are given some education and trai to the serious duties they have to undertake , there can never be much hope of e tribe , ' all presided over by a " Catechist . " The Oatech ry work , and unless they are given some education and trained is a euphemism . Our great problem , which must be common months yet . At present there are in the Prefecture six Mission stations will be responsible . Good that the firsting draw of a number of what --- Page 431 --- 469 469 0 0 0 0 ' F of 0 0 0 0 1930s . 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Page 432 --- Peace with God . The Procession The Real Awakening Some Churches of Rome ( VI ) . Gaelio Page , Guild of St. Gabriel . THE Forgotten Man Prays . Bolshevism in Decay The King Went Riding ( Poem ) Saints and Heroes . Rev. Fr. Hubert. C.P. The Managing Editor Sickles and Encyclicals Rev. Victor Mann Carrying the Torch W. J. Fitzpatrick Editorial Notes . LADYSLIPPER ( Serial Story ) . " We Preach Christ Crucified An Evening at Maynooth Maurice Leahy . Patrick J. Flynn . D. M. Anderson . Stanley B. James Frances Berington . P. J. " McGuigan . # . I. M. Donovan Francis J. Benson Frances MacBride 19. Sean Crawford contents . Passionist Notes and News , Question Box , Book Reviews , Archiep . Dublin . almanac Nihil Obstat : Passionist Bro. Austin ( Wills ) , O.P. 1923 . Rev. Fr. Gregory ( Byrne ) , O.P. -1934 . Conf. Joseph ( Bannon ) , C.P. -1882 . Bro. Pius ( Ward ) , O.P.-1909 . Rev. Fr. Sylvester ( McManus ) , C.P.-1902 Conf. Denis ( Pearson ) , C.P. -1888 . Rev. Fr. Frederick ( Heffernan ) . O.P. - 1911 . Rev. Fr. Damian ( Arnold ) , O.P. -1914 . Rev. Fr. George ( Martucci ) , O.P. -1883 . Conf. Thomas ( Murphy ) , O.P. -1886 . Rev. Fr. Louis ( Irwin ) , O.P.-1904 . Cont. Henry ( Conery ) , O.P.-1890 . Rev. Fr. Edmund ( McIntyre ) , O.P. -1921 . Rev. Fr. Fabian ( Madden ) . O.P. -1918 . --- Page 433 --- one" o'clock-dinner is served in picnic fashion-very ! - and unless he June . " Before coming out I had a sort of an idea that the season of rains meant stations during that time is very often out of the question . Previous to setting weeks at a time . There are , of course , a number of stations that can be visited sent from the station to which the Father is going . If it can be reached her the same procedure is repeated . He may be on his rounds in such fashion for it is on foot . The centre of the station is the " school . " There is always a baggage-altar , bed , food , " etc . Ordinarily there are three or subject , though in all of them at least the elements of reading and writing are in the shade of a tree ! In which case . Mass is said in a text which forms part especially at the end of February and the beginning of March , when no rain visiting Father sets out before sunrise about five o'clock or earlier-goes through day , or every other day . There may be a stretch of a fortnight or longer . called the cold season , but during both rainy and cold seasons one would be very early or a few weeks late . From then till May or June it rains intermittently . is carried out by the natives , but they can very seldom be left to themselves and then inspects the school . In most of the schools Catechism is the principal The approach of the rainy season reminds me that life in Africa is not always done . ' Add to this the constitutional objection of the native African to work my imagination fails to picture the effect of continuous rain for a month not to days when one would almost feel justified in referring to the climate as weather . speak of four or six months . A quarter of an hour is enough to convert dry are at times architects , master-masons , and even labourers . The ordinary labour of any kind and some idea of the difficulties attendant on building operations a sun-helmet . The first rains come in November : they may be a few weeks season is the season of adventure . Experiences on African " roads " lend themi- elves to thrilling descriptions-afterwards ! At the time they are anything the same programme described above , and returns to the Central Station some I have mentioned the building operations that are going on at all the stations . Winter are only memories here . Boughly speaking , there is comparatively little no matter how poor it may be . Here it is that the Father hears confessions , says as many as possible during the dry season . In a previous article I tried to give s period when it ruined continuously . From what I have seen of tropical showers A word about the Seasons . The familiar Shrine . Summer Autumn and time in the afternoon . the second Father in the Mission to visit the out-stations . He tries to get round giving two days or more to the station , the Father sets out for another , where out thrilling . So much for the Headquarters of the Station . It usually falls to the lot of It is the duty of the Brother , primarily , to direct the work , though the Fathers THE CROSS . in Africa-Missionary Africa - may be formed . hange from January to December . Besides the rainy season there is what is ut , the Father arranges with " some of the Christians to carry his necessary ; and , on the other hand , it is quite possible to get a series of damp , dri is quiet and peaceful as it has been for the past four or five months . The toolish to venture out-of-doors between say nine a.m. and four p. year the rains were exceptionally heavy ; it rained right up to the end of 470 tone . Add to this the constitutional objection of the native African to work river-beds into raging torrents . Usually there are one or two such showers e Mass and gives Holy Communion . Sometimes it happens that the school n Africa Missionary Africa may be formed . from the Central Station either by bicycle or on foot . In this case , the June . Before coming out I had a sort but an idea that the season of transparent some idea of the difficulties of travel during the rainy season . V e travelling outfit . After Mass , the Father attends to the numerous Shamiris . nd then inspects the school . In most of the schools Catechism is the principal taught , and in some , a definite school course is given . Afterwards he difficulties of travel during the rainy season . Visiting the --- Page 434 --- Building operations at KONDOA . Rev. Fr. Theodore , G.P. , who contributes this article , appears on the left --- Page 435 --- quarter of an hour , the lorry bagged-worse than before . I knew it was eleven p.m. by this time . Retiring for the night as far as the Pre bicycle-ride which frequently develops into a nightmare obstacle-race ; sometimes a night passed on the side of the road , with the prospect of a visitor in the shape that there was a supply of fresh blood to be had for the taking . They took it ! worse of the crossing . Having congratulated ourselves that the worst was over . without warning . there was a ' sickening lunch , and our lorry remained inclined found out . The wheels nearest the side of the road had simply sunk into the own roads they proceeded to unload the lorry again . That done , they had it an angle of forty-five degrees . I did not know what had happened , but I soon them . Unfortunately for me , all the mosquitoes in the neighbourhood discovered f sacrifice and work and prayer that is being continually offered to God for the text morning we " arose " about six , had the lory freed , and re-loaded about to the train then . but I was not quite prepared for the night that followed Our simply looked on as part of the day's work . They all go to swell the volume in the lorry , and our sun-helmets acting as crash-helnets - we were we settled down to the remaining three or four hours of the journey . All went going again and seemed to be doing fairly well . though I did not like the look the road-plenty of wild animals about : However , we were not disturbed by on its side . Personally . I did not feel at all comfortable , especially as the Prefect a distance broadside-on . The road surface was a layer of thin mud . We had season : sick calls to be made , out-stations to be visited , business to be seen orry slightly un-river , plonghed slowly through the sand , rocked and bumped mud and were practically covered . We were carrying a heavy load : by the they are to say the least-inconvenient . Amongst our Missionaries , they are driver , his helpers , and whatever passengers could lend a hand , gathered round That in itself was no easy feat considering that the lorry was lying practically onversion of the Pagan World . ' There is not a Priest or Brother - or Sister , As I've mentioned already adventures on African roads lend themselves to hearted sort of war-though they were by no means not about . Knowing their of a lion or a leopard . Wherever there are a few Missionaries gathered together ravellers had decided to do the trio across on foot . The Prefect and I remained and had a look at the situation . To me it seemed homeless : That no means of have described . The work of the Prefecture must go on even during the rainy darmed at the way the lorry was skidding . At one time we travelled for quite one is always sure to hear as varied a collection of such adventures as could be urs , and we had had nothing to eat or drink from the time we left Kondo . hours had passed , and there was just about time to catch the train . We got Well , when we got to the river , the driver decided to " risk " it . He drove concerned meant wedging ourselves as well as we could into the driver's cabin . fact is that I did not even know it was there until months after my arrival ; it ther look at the situation and decided to retire for the night ! It was about wished for . No one would dream of complaining about them . In fact they are nine , and reached Dodoma about twelve . The journey took us just twenty-four time everything had been unloaded and the lorry jacked out of the mud . two THE CROSS . or that matter - in the Prefecture who has not had some such adventure as was buried about three feet in the sand even when not covered with water . well for a considerable time . though truth to tell . I was becoming thoroughly road-what I could see of it . My fears were justified , for in less than a imes it means wading or swimming across swollen rivers , at other times a I sometimes amusing , always interesting afterwards . At the time , 472 . thirds of the journey done and were bowling along splendidly . When knowing what they thought , not knowing sufficient of the language . In a hal later , and clambered safely up the other side . 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He was announced 0- the first time was written to the first time of the # # 1940sombourg 1940s , # 1 .000 manlature from a variety # to remove a number of a great person 1940s . Print export 1961 62m. --- Page 437 --- te and Mrs. Thompson each went their own way . ' They had their own separate o be true . The kitchen had all the latest gadgets for saving work . But it was to take him to her heart . Just as she was slipping the apple tart into the oven Here , nothing personal-just bare living rooms furnished with E.s. d . too well . Also , Bridget had left school these two years and was quite able to how windows of a furniture shop , stiff and unlived in . No family oddments from under his nose . " I can put them in a different place if you prefer it . " a week offered her by the Thompson's , and she accordingly packed up her things existences . It was only on Sunday that they saw each other . Mr. Thompson Thompson family . " I knew Mrs. Walsh found it difficult to make ends meet , and the shop was not paying To them she was just the new maid who had come in on Monday . Mr. Thompson it was too good to last " said he sitting-rooms and bedrooms that denressed Molly Thor looked like the always complained about his bacon in the morning . ' It was ' a habit of his fell like a bombshell on the other birth . She loved its quaint winding streets and the little iron Mary C. Radclyffe . nobody seemed to care for and who was always on the defensive . Molly decided ' Perhaps it is difficult for you to find them . ' she went on , picking them up and set off for London . altogether . " one day she gave notice . ' This people's homes could be . The Thompson's lived in a medium-sized house in Jack reminded her promptly . tolly had never left home before , and she had no idea what cold places some do things like that . ' Mr. Thompson went off hanging the door . He was never in in the evenings . the Sunday lunch . Just Molly he shouted for his shoes . I cleaned your shoes and but them here " Molly explained to him , patiently . 000000000000 00000000 the Maid After all , I can send mother ten shillings a week . ' she ' thought as she Wolly was indeed a treasure , but Mrs. Thompson , ruefully : : in the train . " And Mrs. Thompson said it would be all right about Sunday I never can find things in this house ! " he called anemlansky monger's shop which was her home . But with six children to feed e stuck his fingers through the pastry six times . " Sure ! There must be something wrong with it for you to complain , " Iwas stayed in on Sunday , and ' because of this , Molly took great pains over Molly told him so strongly . of me " she told him . OLLY never wanted to go to London . She loved the little Irish town It's just that I know you are too nice a little boy to " Oh Jack ! don't do that " begged Molly . viass . ' That will spoil the tart thick ! he suburbs . Mrs. Thompson described it as labour-saving , and this Molly for " I don't take any notice of what you tell me . You are only the maid he Thompson's knew nothing about what was going on in Molly's mind . Mr. Thompson eyed her curiously , but he merely grunted . After breakfast , 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 Molly smiled good-humouredly . n the train . rere was a little boy in the household . A strange little fellow of nine whom You are only the maid , " It's not that I want you to take notice the suburbs . Mrs. Thompson described it as labour-spring , and this Molly found help her mother in the house , so that Molly felt it her duty to accept Molly smiled good-b She loved the little Irish town . he suburbs . Mrs. Thompson described it as labour-saving , and 1940s don't take any notice of what you tell me . --- Page 438 --- 475 . Just Molly the Maid --- Page 439 --- began to look upon him not only as a very holy man , but also as a friend . he day with a small friend , and Mr. Thompson had not been seen for over an approached him , plucking at his arm . " Richard , what are you doing here ? " ell you now what I did not like to tell you before . I have written to the had I will go to the church just to have a look round " she thought . ' She slipped had this might make her change her mind , but Molly only grew more strangely with a strange emotion . When it was over , she sat motionless whilst the crowd funch just as Benediction was beginning . ' The beautiful ' service stirred her hat evening . There doesn't appear to be any motive in my life " she thought to herself , where Molly's holy pictures had been hung , and an idea struck her . " I think your . ' The house was very quiet . Mrs. Thompson looked up at the bare walls remember , when you go to the Missions , " she added , " that we were your first happy and settled in her new life , and had definitely been chosen to go to the Missions with the next detachment of nuns to leave . So you are going to be a run ! " Mrs. Thompson explained in amazement . or a nun there . I hope eventually to be a missionary ! ' As the days went by . Mrs. Thompson realized that Molly was firm in her Henry was a regular visitor at the Thompson's house . Mr. Thompson soon gave up trying her persuasions . a I had to come and see Molly's church " he said . onic , and now she has gone , to be a missionary ! " On Sunday afternoon , Mrs. Thompson wondered into the kitchen . The new Reverend Mother in Ireland , and she has agreed to let my out my vacation Perhaps she is homesick , " said Mr. Thompson ticent and quiet , and seemed to withdraw within herself . The days after Molly's departure seemed very draw to Mrs. Thompson That's what I have been doing " answered his wife . ' She pulled his arm it was a good and clean worker , and had just gone out . Jack was spending converts ! ' " We still miss you ! " wrote Mrs. Thompson , in reply to this letter . " And Well , you will write to me won't you , Molly ? in it that was so attractive . shell on the Thompson family . Yes , of course I will write to you and think of you always " cried Molly , iled slowly out , amongst them , to her amazement , was her husband . She she stepped into the cab and waved a last good-bye . " Perkins she is in trouble of some sort , " thought Mrs. Thompson , and she she said . Outside in the porch , her husband explained things to her . " It was just an You'll " come and see us if you come to London again ? " she said . sadly . " Molly was always so contented . Her presence in the house was like a THE CROSS . to come back at the end of a month , but she still refuses . ' " I knew that it was too good to last , " Mrs. Thompson told her husband " I'm afraid that won't be possible . " There were tears in Molly's eyes . " Mrs. Thompson made another forlorn attempt . had not been brought up to church-going , and she wondered what Molly saw But when the cab was at the door and Molly's trunk had been taken out , At the end of a year Molly gave in her notice . This fell like a kind of bomb- And I begged her 476 . ration to leave . She tried to be extra specially kind to Molly in the hope " I thought probably she might be . " his wife agreed . " A The days after Molly's departure seemed very 'dreary on Mrs Thompson knew that Molly went there also on her Sunday off . She , herself , Together they went round to the presbytery , and from that day , Faith a nun there . I hope eventually to be a missionary . " mstairs and dressed quietly and then crept out the back way . " She reached ontus passed , and Christmas brought a letter from Molly . She was axingly . " Couldn't we go to the priest and ask him to tell us all about Reverend Mother in Ireland , and she has agreed to let me try tention to leave . She tried to be extra specially kind to onic , and now she has gone , to be a missionary ! " iled slowly out , amongst them , to her amazement , was didn't we go to the priest and ask him to tell us all a much just as Benedicting the beautiful service , nd dressed quietly and then crept out the back way . I and clean worker , and had just gone out . Jack w --- Page 440 --- view of Jerusalem from Mount Olivet . 1930s . to establish a number of different differences Download as PDFPrintable version THE HANK HESS HESS 1961 62m. THE PROPHERMANYARDS AND THE UNITED CORRESTERDICTURGING THE PAR --- Page 441 --- be a few left . and anyway there are hvaenas . And now it has all changed course , against the sun . But that's the main lane only , and off it every few everal thousand years of fifth to fight against . You will remember , too , that Jerusalem besides " being our Holy City is also the Holy City of the Jews ( who roughly due East ; we have got away from the civilization of the Zionist farms , down , and every now and then there are half a dozen shallow steps to help it for the Old Jews and for Armenians and for Greek Christians . I was frankly perhaps of ancient masonry and perhaps of modern shoot-iron . It's a roof , of the " Great Sea " : North you've got the hostile civilization of Syria blocking people living down in that Old City , with a Quarter for the Arabs and others rimitive as it must have done four thousand years ago : we are seeing no more the great desert , and West there was the Mediterranean or what they called and ever such a little change will produce an outbreak of fanaticism ; we had and the engine is painfully puffing up into a mountain country . We seem some- the way , and to the East and beyond modern Transjordaria you come to more nountainous wilderness , but you have a feeling that there quite easily might there are really two Jerusalems , the Old City and the modern town round it . thing that ever happened in the Bible happened there . Well , you see , it had ow . to have got away from all the roads , and this country looks about as Jerusalem , but we cannot do miracles . It is a city always on the edge of a riot shitewashed stones , with scowling grush-like men staring at the enemy train yourself in a main street that is really a narrow lane : that lane goes down and get your throat cut , and the archaeologists a few centuries later might or might frightened of that human rat-run ; you could ever so easily turn a corner and so , and how do I begin to describe Jerusalem ! Let's say , to start with , that history all superimposed on place after place was a trifle too much for me at scenery . We have now left the fertile plain-belt and are travelling inland and are stems that lead down to evil-looking collar and stairways to lead up to where and Medina of the Arabs ( who count very much as fighting men ) . When I was to happen there . You couldn't get much further South without running into own the faster . Sometimes that lane seems to be tunnelling : it's got a roof , with a great notice begging you to patronise a refreshment-room ( kept by a ards take a Biblical Map you get the Bible coming out quite plain . r not , are a clean people , and we have done our best in our few years in and this is Jerusalem , and a whole trainload of people are filing out of a station lardly count as fighting men ) and is further the third Holy City after Mecca a great gate-way , and perhaps your nearest approach in Ireland to anything of endromes , and any village that ever comes in sight is a rough concern of desert . ' I am no scholar , but if you travel through the country and then after- Christian into their Mosque of Omar . and naturally we will look at the Old City first . Here , then , is a great wall and not find your body . Also that place smells : we English , whether you like us yards come other still narrower lanes . It is one huge rabbit-warren , and then e About five thousand years of it , with page after page of the Bible and of general contrasts of the country . in , not to be funny . but to try to illustrate the extraordinary and almost shocking Greek ) and reminding you to drink somebody's London Stout . I drag that bit I have now got to pack several libraries of books into a thousand words or there it would have taken about an Army Corps with ' tanks to have got a on looking out of that railway-carriage window , and see the contrasts of few families may be camping on a roof . There are about forty thousand n was in this country : to-day there are no more lions up in those Actually I looked that no afterwards , and really I looked it all up afterwards . would be at , say , Derry . Then you go through the Jaffa Gate , and THE CROSS . 478 1961 # he time . And Palestine is all like that : ' it is quite a small country , but a yourself in a main street that is really a narrow lane ; that have been countainous wilderness , but you have a feeling that there quite easily might or not , are a clean people , and we have done our best in our few years . " --- Page 442 --- 479 --- Page 443 --- 0 0 --- Page 444 --- 1962 63 --- Page 445 --- n" The Old City ; our Christian Holy Sepulchre is of course nothing to them have their museums and their schools of archaeology in Jerusalem : and there poor Jews , and there are a few very rich Jews ; the Consulate Quarter has a Arab insult and stoning to go to look at the site of a place which isn't there - Their Jerusalem simply means a great city where business can be done . It see the flags of nearly every Consulate there . Then over all for good or for had body sitting about the churches and everybody simple and everybody happy . For myself , I should have called Jerusalem an extraordinarily unhappy city . when the police would pass you into the Old City and there were other days ent to bed at ten o'clock at night . Then , get it too , that most of and Moslem-Arab ; but then , too , we have a tremendous Hebrew population , lay the regulations of an English provincial townlet , and Jerusalem is practically both of the new Zionist and of the old religious-professing Jews . ' There are very great Jewish " King David Hotel " that is richer and more costly than anything is a world of officialdom . Jerusalem after all is a capital city , and so you will treeks and all the rest , and the streets inside with priests and friars : there is and they don't believe in the Waiting Wall of their own Temple , and why risk Protestantism , and about the tallest building in all Jerusalem is the American lefer to all the Protestant and American missions , and the result is a sort of stand at present my English ; we are the masters , and my England at present ity of many distinct worlds that never meet . Out of a hundred-and-ten- It lives , so it seemed to me , on the edge of a volcano , and so there were Y.M.A. There is a whole world of scholarship , and Americans and English business until two in the morning in Jerusalem : " we are probably anxious to And now let's look at the New Jerusalem outside the walls . It's a queer the temple and mount olivet . t least in your Ireland . Dublin and Belfast and all . There are Latius and is nominally and officially Protestant , and it makes a difference . No Tel Aviv ritan atmosphere . On to an Oriental city we have somehow managed to of people in the Zionist Quarters outside the walls have probably never thousand people , probably the bulk are Arab , Christian-Arab ( mostly 480 ill you see , just the Golden City of the children's school-books with every- THE CROSS . treeks and all the rest , and the streets jostle with priests and friars : suit all you see . just the Golden City of the children's school-t --- Page 446 --- IN THE LAND OF OUR LORD --- Page 447 --- abject of men , a Man of Sorrows and acquainted with infirmity ; and His was as it were hidden and despised . ' Whereupon we esteemed Him not " Conducted by guards , " Jesus therefore came forth wearing the crown o voed demands of the priests , and turned against the Man Who had loved and We have a law : and his that law He ought to die , because He made Himself that had once attracted them , all the grace of His teaching , all the admiration in Him ! " Again ! No permission this . Weak bluster . And the Jews knew the great reforming preacher and wonderful miracle worker whose appearance rashed his hands of responsibility , and the Jews took His Blood upon them and blood streaming down His face ; the old purple robe so short that they could see horns and the purple garment " John , XIX , 4 , 5 ) . resus had been left inside the hall , while Pilate outside on the balcony . and West , but never before had he seen a man to equal this Man in bravery , The Jews now see for the first time what the soldiers have done . ... Jesus . laboured for their welfare , and Who had defended them from the tyranny of Jim forth unto you that you may know that I find no cause in Him ? them , all was forgotten now . Then was fulfilled the prophecy of Isaias : " We have seen " Him and there the wisdom of God . ' ( Issues , LIII , 2-3 ) . All the beauty and charm of face and form virtue , wisdom , gentleness and strength . cards : " Pilate therefore went forth again and said to them : " Behold I bring for which they had brought the case before Pilate ; the reason why they demanded His death was , because He claimed to be the Son of God . Pilate then went in to Jesus , and again they were alone : but there is no XXVIL - Jesus Exhibited by Pilate : " Ecca Homo . " When the chief priests therefore and the ancient had seen Him , they cried they had known so well , now stood before them . His head crowned with thorns . crucified . your children . " They had listened to the insidious whisperings and loud- Only one thing now was in their minds and hearts . " His Blood be upon us their children . Pilate looked at Him ... . The Governor had seen the nobles of Rome in the Son of God " John , XIX , 7 ) . " Pilate said to them : ' Take Him you and crucify Him for I find no fault put , saving : " Orucify Him . Cruelify Him " . no sightliness that we should be desirous of Him . Despised , and the most special section of The Cross . Christist . hose very rulers they were now supporting . the blood trickling down over His bare feet . t and answered him : IRCUMSTANCES of the Passion and Consequences . the power of God and amp and court ; probably he had been to other great cities of the nearer East Pilate led Him to the front of the balcony and said : " Behold the Man . As at last their wara thread to bring forward the real charge . The only reason His miracles had won for Him , and all His untiring readiness to help or cure None-These two pages , I. Cor. I. 25 . The Preach ecord of what transpired . St. John proceeds to tell us what happened after- he blood trickling down over his bare feet . " Be , " then " Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own schomfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own are called . Archconfraternity of the Sacred --- Page 448 --- THE sacred passion . --- Page 449 --- aims can be obtained only by the social conditions . They openly declare that their conceal their views and aims . # GENERAL ************ments forcible overthrow . The Communists 19011901 191001 191001000000000000 ( Manifesto of # GENERAL ************ments the Communist Party ) " The Communists disdain to # of all existing disdain to the Communist 1907 08 09 declare . Party ) forcible overthrow of all existing conceal their views . # --- Page 450 --- programme of the Communist International --- Page 451 --- 486 . --- Page 452 --- FR. Francis ( Kelly ) , C.P. that he remained Superior of Glen Osmund hesitate to consult him with regard to diocesan affairs . for nine years , until he finally returned home HENN M.V. Murray # # His love for the Congregation which he had embraced was an outstandi from his brethren , that he was repeatedly chosen for the most delicate and most important the confidence of the late Bishop O'Reilly , who held him in the highest he devoted all his energies . ' Simple , genital , Ir. Francis was an ideal Passionist : 1907 # which followed , his voice would descend almost to a whisper as an administrator were evidenced on repeated occasions . I -arted simers " to nardon and rementance . Throughout Ireland and England and in ... tion prosper and make progress at home and abroad , and to this single a plex et rectus et times ' Deum ; ' and if some , at first acquaintance thought be work of the Order , he had no other interest in life . It was his lasting ambition to posing presence and a talent for preaching , Mr. Francis was an ideal mis- that he was repeatedly chosen for the most delicate and most important astralia , he had gained no mean repute as an orator of distinction . wh ent for preaching , Mr. Francis was an ideal mis- energies . Simple , genital . Lovable , Fr. Francis was an ideal Passionist : 1914-1917 ) ; ' Rector of Mount' Areas ( 1917-20 : 1926 gained no mean repute as an orator of distinction , whilst the number invited sinners to pardon and repentance . Throughout Ireland and Engla in His resonant voice would make a crowded church ring with his vigor 1926-1929 ) : Rector of St. Paul's Retreat . s to pardon and repentance . Throughout Ireland and England , and in far- in somewhat aloof and dignified , their subsequent impressions modified to confidence of the late Bishop O'Reilly , who held him in the highest esteem , and did no He is survived by a brother . Mr. Joseph Kelly , by a sister in Australia , and by 1911 . At successive Provincial Chepters , his administrative talent received such recognition is which he preached make up a formidable total . His wisdom and pruden in his brethren , that he was repeatedly chosen for the most delicate a assionist Congregation prosper and make progress at home and abroad , an missions and retreats which he preached make up a formidable total . His wisdom and rimolone the Congregation which he had embraced was an outstanding trait . Outside dev ( 1923-1926 ) : Master of Novices ( 1920-1923 ) : and issions and retreats which he preached make up a formidable total . His w He is survived by a brother , Mr. Joseph Kelly , by a sister in Australia , a ices . Thus , at various times , he was elected Rector of St. Gabriel's F arious times , he was elected Rector of St. Gabriel's Retreat , Enniskill ant voice would make a crowded church ring with his vigorous democratic of Novices ( 1920-1923 ) : and Provincial Consultor (1929-1935 vincial Chapters , his administrative talent received such recognition in truth homo simplec et rectus et timens Deum ; and if some , at ere evidenced on repeated occasions . In Adelaide , he was honoured with the work of the Order , he had no other interest in life . It was his lastir --- Page 453 --- heir small Juanito . But no . The visitors had her boy with them , but one . herself . meaning the death that had already taken her Juan from her and from murdered , martyred in the performance of his duties , and only two priests were if they so wished , provided of course that no priest was ' present . Unimolested . rejuding over the Feast of His Resurrection . Since no priests were allowed , nourishment to keep the soul alive , consequently , there was some relaxation in to change to the widow's impressive features . Had it come at last ! she asked kind of knock , and the Senora tried to look unconcerned as she went to nembers of the body of the Faithful who still met together for travers in the now , in her husband's place . The Rosary was recited aloud , prayers were said . upressionless faces , and the sight of four or five men waiting outside brought wrish church , which had not as yet been confiscated despite the law which people in Lower California . " Lately that concession , itself , had been withdrawn , therefore , a congregation gathered in the church , which Maria-Concepcion tended I year ago , Juan , her husband , had been sacristan of that church working . nd no priest at all was recognized in the Province . Meanwhile the religion make a living by the performance of his duties . Then he had been killed , consequences on the soul of man , of no Mass , no Sacraments , no spiritual God's mercy and His nardon were implored for the people , for their city , their the God Whom they had been taught as she had taught him - to love . mpathy would be shown to Our Lord at the anniversary of Passionside . no hidden and practised under the greatest difficulties . allowed by the Government to minister to a population of close on 100,000 suffering , martyred country . lay , perhaps two , if not three of them she recognized at a scrutiny . They were from behind the forms of the men her ten-year-old Juan was brought to light . little band of visitors . is true , as quietly as possible . but serving the priest , though he could barely orbade the presence of a priest in the city . much of children , no older than her Juan , who had died sooner than blasphemy " You have said it . Senior " was the reply . Alice Dease And this boy is your son ? ' a terrifying thing in a Mexican city . However it was not a domineering And now a truly audacious scheme had been set on foot . ere were no Sacraments , and the Government was relying on the well-known " You are Senora Maria-Concepcion Morela ! " asked the foremost of the the general restrictions and the people were allowed to vary in the empty church . Mexican persecution . The story Easter was growing near , and hearts were heavy at the thought that no which it was hoped would starve to death was still living , glown 190005000000 E.000500000 is founded on actual fact : # A touching story of the plight of Maria could scarcely stiffe the cry of dismay that sprang to her lives when . faithful Catholics under the " The forces given to Father W Parsons , when rounding for this happening in his book , Mexican Martyrdom , " are 95,516 inhabitants . THERE was a knock at the door of the little house , and that in itself was inswer it . In 1926 , the people of Mexico had learnt to hide their feelings behind of Mexico . Cristofero " Yes , Senor . " The woman's voice was ' hardly audible . She had he 1940sociation football-cross orbade the presence of a priest in the city . 1905 1907 1907 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 --- Page 454 --- be taken back to the Mexican city for the daylight hours of Holy Thursday . own mind did she style the men who accompanied her son . Why should they talking together , and the others moved away to the sunny side of the street , On all sides they had learnt that Juan was good innocent , obedient to his in procuring the Sacred Host for this that the help of Maria , and more especially safety of all , to whom the parish priest of a certain town in the freedom of the questioning Maria . mother . There were no stories of lying , or quarrelling or of insolence to his The widow moved a chair forward for her self-invited visitor , who , seating Having questioned , here and there , the men had come to the conclusion that In short , they were determined that although the ceremonies of Holy Week were himself , drew Juanito towards him , whilst the boy's mother , steadving herself far . A motor fit to face the roughness of the route would be able to do the innocent , understanding , who would go with the men , carrying arms , for the Maria-Concepcion glanced , first at the boy , then at his captured , ' I never blaspheme would it not be well for her if she put herself in the way where it would be adored , as of old , on an Altar of Repose that would of little Juan , was sought . inconsciously against the corner of the table , prepared herself to listen to the prepared for it . sympathy , from the city as it had given him at this session for generations . ' Is he a good boy ! " was the next question , and now Maria's voice rang The road over the borders of Mexico into the United States was not impossible of the same fate . an you do how empty it will be at Easter , " he went on , speaking low , quickly Ask him " said his mother , proudly . the speaker's voice was lowered , " cautiously . possible . For no other reason . " It is the Body and Blood , the Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ " the how Shall I speak ! " he asked , and when they asserted , he addressed the woman tion was over . in , asking if he and the boy-might step inside for a moment . United States would confide the guardianship of the Sacred Species . This would not hear the truth ! ' If they were going to kill the boy-for she felt sure that and wine . ' ' Has he made his First Communion ? ' was the next interrogation . and this is the gust of what he said : back him answer what was asked of him . It was no uncommon sight in the town to see a group of men standing No , Senior , he has not made his First Communion , because it has not been proudly . The leading visitor turned to his fellows . It seemed as though their interroga- worst . here they were safe from attracting any attention special . impossible , they would , as in years past , have an Altar of Repose , and orney in a few hours . The plan that had been made was to find a boy . elders , which is so common , the world over to-day , told to them of " You are in charge of the parish church , so there is no one who knows better ooked up squarely , bravely at his questioner , " under the appearance of bread Then he understands Who is present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar ! " The man who held the boy's arm pushed him forward , not urgently , and cristofero of Mexico . Si. Senor . " " The people were all of one mind that Our Lord must have the same honour , " What is the Blessed Sacrament , my son ? " asked the man who had been Sacristan's son was the boy to be entrusted with the honour and the du 489 would never blaspheme-would it not be well for her if she put under the appearance of bread inconsciously against the corner of the table , prepared 1 --- Page 455 --- elinquish her hold on Ethiopia . ' It is respectable , but it is a fact : and Cross , which immediately catches the eve of the visitor : whilst the various countries unrepresented in the Exhibition-Germany and Russia , where he said Surely it is apparent that nothing short of a European War will force Italy to monthlies and annuals , together with the two Catholic weeklies - The Standard use of gas has been outlawed by international convention . But every European the Catholic Press has been paid the honour of having its newer and efficacy apparently , the face of " sanctions " is to be played out to the bitter end . When to realise their implications . In his address also , the Pope-referred sadly to two and The Irish Catholic-are prominently displayed . At the request of the all the world . And whilst we are on this subject , we hate to see the hypocritical protests being made against the alleged use of gas by the Italian Army . The concerning Communism , and we ask every reader to study them " carefully and a plan of action - and also giving the lie to Comrade Litvinoff's in quantity . is artistically arranged so as to convey an idea of the cultural title : to abolish them is an open admission of a weakness that is patent to Vatican Press Redying to an address of welcome from Count della Torre . an't get rid of awkward facts by closing one's eyes and saving they don't exist . South American countries . The police at Montevideo arrested Luvysoff-Soviet Russia's Public Liar No. I has denied before the Council Editorial Notes . And since " sanctions " have failed in their purpose , why are they to be Amongst the captured papers was a confidential circular , giving And it will be used when occasion requires make no mistake about it ! rabid partisan that Abvesinia was not quite in the front rank growth of Communism and the persecution of the Church in totalitarian States . of civilised Powers . Recognising the facts of the situation , urgent the League of Nations that his Government had any connection with secret Committee of Organisation , copies of The Cross will be available in the Reading as opposition . " The Irish section at the Exhibition . though necessarily small bloodshed and pillage which occurred in the Abyssinian capital by the International , and seized his secret correspondence . the Catholic Press . It was the climax of many months of speak very plainly upon two great questions of the hour : the Army School for gas at Porton . Money is not spent on it for fun-it is for following the fight of the ex-Emperor would convince the most This document was published by De Maasbode , leading Dutch Feast-day-when His Holiness solemnly inaugurated the World Exhibition of advance of the Italian troops so that law and order might be restored . But With the occupation of Addis Abaka hv Italian forces the war in Africa may Communist propaganda and subversive movements in various Editor of the Observatory Romano , the Pope took occasion to Room for the duration of the Exhibition . will the talkative gentlemen of Geneva drop the presence and become realists ! Government has its gas experts and chemical experimenters . ' There is an English preparation , and in every war proved an outstanding success . A pantravo scene was witnessed in Vatican City on May 12th-the Pune's feared : and thus truth has been paid the supreme honour of being surpassed Communism . und of Irish ecclesiastical history . The dominating motif is the Celtic we come to an end . One would imagine that the scenes of anarchy Action . exeding page we give herbatim the words of the Supreme Pontiff representations were made to Marshal Badoglio to hasten the a notorious Communist agitator . Harry Berger , sent to Uruguay of the Exhibition . The End . suave details . War . Vatican Press ! I To impose further " sanctions " means war : to continue them is gentlemen of Geneva drop the pretence and become realists ? The Feast-day- in --- Page 456 --- years set a headline which Tuan will certainly emulate . Twenty members of will be protected . ' ... . On no account may the word ' Communism ' be used in will be read at the meetings , including one by Mr. Dering , Minister for Education : founder of the Miva . Few from Cologne to Rome to discuss the matter with from Moscow , and glory in describing themselves as a " Section of the Communist connection with the action . At the utmost the ideas of nationalism and socialism the Hierarchy are expected to be present . including His Eminience Cardinal Dr. John MacHale has been " and still is the most Irish-speaking in Ireland . He noted that an exactly parallel plan of action is being worked out here in Mer. Brevnant . Vicar-Avostolic of Mackenzie , Known as the " in " The Irish Language as a Vehicle of National Tradition . " The special MacRory and His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio . A unique feature of this power will pass through the following essential stages : Preparatory period with of every form of internationalism and nationalism shall be made the backbone the Oblates of Mary Immaculate , and organised the Miss . Having completed Congress badge bears a representation of St. Jarlath's chariot , the Cross of Tuam International . " Here are some leading points from the Communist " Plan of arrangements with Mr. Breynat , Fr. Schulte left Friedrichshafen With arrangements are being made to bring to Tiam hundreds of Irish speakers Congress will be that the Irish language is being given wide of place . On June Press now reports that a special aeroplane is to be provided and the people are anxious that it should ever be so . Special papers in Irish 0.I.S. Congress in various provincial centres we forecasted that Fr. Schulte was a noted German pilot during the War . After the War he joined and an Irish crozier . The anticipated success of the Tuam hosting will prove scenes of devotion witnessed at Belfast and Kilkenny in preceding A GREAT demonstration of Catholic solidarity in the West is promised when is large numbers of native sneakers from North Galvav . The Archdiocese of nissions with modern means of transport . Mr. Paul Schulte , in with the work under the present Government . The doctrine shall be cleared lutter we take some of the leading points of this revealing document , and it will may be interconnected . ... . Every opportunity to agitate shall be seized . If no opportunities present themselves they shall be created . ' As not this very Action . " " The political-social revolution which will bring Communism into of the movement ... . Guarantee that the family religion and religious freedom Fathers in the Eskimo Missions of the Far North . The daily ago , when the project was first mooted , of holding the Animal Ireland . This is not surprising , since our " super-patriots " also take their cue Canada for one year , to pilot the new mission ' plane , at the same time training German Catholic organisation whose purpose is to equip remote the Catholic Truth Society Congress opens at Tram next month . Some years Invil Cross we published an interesting article " Rnigs of the Arctic " justified our most sunshine expectations - and the magnificent for the Eskimo missions . It is to be supplied by the Miva . a Catholic newspaper and also by the Catholic Herald May 15th. 1936 ) . From the the scheme would be a pronounced success . The event has described the hardships and perils encountered by the Oblate editorial notes . n a very real sense that " The West's Awake ! Help for Eskimo which vividly . ruam . The Missions . In the April A sham doctrine , either to facilitate revolutionary action or to enable , " 49 . from Connemara , Achill , the Aran Islands , ' Tournakeady and Bel John MacHale has been and still is the most Irish speaking in Zeppelin " Hindenburg " en route for Lakehurst , New Jersey . He will g plan in daily action in Ireland to-day ? ' The question is - How long if every form of internationalism and nationalism shall be made the backbone Congress . from Commons . April 1913 to # to # --- Page 457 --- of a safe guardian , a Sacred Host from the day's consecration . With his Divine boys , but now the dignity of it , the responsibility that it laid on him , keep and all day He would be admired in the hitherto empty church until , at nightfall Lord would remain in the Tabernacle , whence He had been banished for so long . the Sacred Host would be returned to the American priest who was willing to reparation for the Communion for which he had been prepared but for which of the Blessed Sacrament . outfit that would be sent to him on the marrow . retreat . Afterwards it would be a splendid adventure to speak of to the other make the plan possible . The scheme was no actual breaking of the law , for The evening before the evening that is of Sir Wednesday . Maria Concepcion so was Juanito made ready , inwardly and outwardly for his task . Next danger . Yet , ' to mother as to son , it was the honour that was the greatest , Divine Burden , were going on their expedition fasting , so that over the border over the border , to a town where the priest was willing to confide to the charge Many words were not wanted between Juanito and his mother . who were he had had to wait so long . before sunrise on Holy Thursday they would be at the door again . this time uanito at home , fearful last any word might betray his wonderful secret . they might receive their Easter Commission on the day of Our Lord's institution fitted him as though made to measure . the boy , and he turned a radiant face towards Maria . " Did you hear ? Did ould only say that perhaps it might be so , and then help her boy in the final ear . " You promised that when Padre Leon was able to come again that he and as such it could not possibly be refused . The plan was this . At daybreak on Holy Thursday , Juan , dressed by his so the man went back to his comrades , promising that three days hence was a small white shirt , shoes and stockings , of the same , and a white suit that Mother . " said Juanito . " since I cannot go to confession . I will gather my and the boy's mother knew that it was not without danger . Ostensibly religion Certainly it was an honour . To that they were both agreed , but it was also and having questioned himself they were satisfied that he would know what he was about . There was no time , no means of reaching the priest , to ask this , and Maria act of contribution that we can make . " was tolerated . In actual fact- When the men , in their long , wide cloaks - a convenient dress when there lav a messenger brought a parcel , and when he had left it , it was opened . There Mother ! " The man's meaning , the scope of his plans , had dawned upon and I , Mother ? " The little boy's request was whispered in his mother- - The two following days Juanito event at his own request , as though in In the greatest moments of life , the sublime and the ridiculous are perilously all the world to each other . ou understand ? It is I , your son , to whom the honour is offered . " for your body I will prepare a good bath . " ne Our Lord , in my heart as well as on it ? " 1 , the boy and his guardians would return home and , for the day , Our THE CROSS . mother in the white outfit that the town would provide , was to be taken in a car , learn that the armed men who were to form a guard of honour to her son's th a car , and this time ready to carry off Juanito , who would be dressed in the close . Yes , my son " replied his practical mother . 490s . That is for your soul ; and could give me my First Communion . If I went , fasting , too , would they give such a contingency had never been thought of to forbid , but both the proposi with a car , and this time ready to carry off Juanito , who ins and tell them to you , and together we will cleanse my soul by the very best would give me my First Communion . If I went , fasting , ne Our Lord , in my heart as well as on it ? " Yes , my son " replied his practical mother . " That is for your soul ; an id the boy's mother knew that it was not without danger . Ostensibly religion --- Page 458 --- 491 . --- Page 459 --- 1961 . --- Page 460 --- claimed the exculpation of the judge murdered . But Pilate only soiled his we take note , with the Angelic Doctor . that Mary Magdalene and the others to make reparation for his blasphemies . Him pray for those who crucified Him . stood " by the Cross of Jesus , " if we of speech , i.e. , saying the whole for a that the first sentence was spoken of hands the more , for at " that very follow the opinion of St. Alphonsus , Jews , and those declaring that they only one was doing so ) ; or better still . ( 2 ) to give an example of the obser- that Jesus had commenced His death- ( Titus ) will destroy the city and the might console Christ at least by their both Jews and Gentiles which pro- St. Luke : " One of the thieves re- are inexcusable , can be explained when when an innocent man had been found satience given by Our Divine " Re- by taking the first phrase as a figure the ordinary people - the man in the deemer , and still more when he heard looks , to reply to His prayers , to hear the Jews ; in John ( XIX ) He says that cerned the leaders - the educated- to imitate the ceremony in use among The words of Christ excusing the when he was completely competent to proved the blasphemy " agree , either of the Jews were crucified in such agree perfectly with those of St. John by understanding that the good thief sanctuary , and its end will be desola- Pilate , by washing his hands , wished in the war which followed the children street-while the second sentence con- longer be this , the people who deny drew near to the Cross that so they tion . " And Roman history adds that women ( among whom was Mary Mag- dalene ) " watched Jesus from " afar " when he saw the wonderful example of he actually do ? ( Matt. XXVII , 24 ) . among whom was Mary Magdalene and the enemies who had nailed Him . 23 . How did God accept the defiance who says that when the women saw thieves reproached Him . St. Luke ( XXXIII . Catechism . vance of the fourth Commandment , for drops of His Precious Blood . His last words and to gather the last Him would gain victory over the devil : Passionist . Father firm before all spectators that she was many women watched Jesus from a far . then are inexcusable . ' How is this to be 25 . In Luke ( XXXI , 34 ) Jesus excuses thieves reproached Him , " and those of moment he killed an innocent man , the great Woman promised by God in from the Italian numbers that there was death of wood . accused men were swearing , " when the prophet Daniel : " They will no part ( as it is sometimes said " The ously through the ranks of soldiers and defend and to liberate him . The words of St. Mark : " Many Him . And a people with their leader when he washed his hands , and what did 27 . Why did Jesus on the Cross call and upon our children " ? ( Matt . " XXVII , agony , they pushed forward courage - the Garden of Eden , who together with of the Passion . and the others' stood " by the Cross . ' 34 ) says that one of the thieves removed How do they agree ? 22 . What did Pilate wish to confess to the Cross , was converted and wanted in the fullness of His anger . So spoke of the Jews : " His blood be upon us John ( XIX ) says that Maru Macdalene the other who blasphemed . How do explained ? ' Woman , " not " Mother " ( I ) to con- 24 . St. Matthew ( XXVII , 44 ) says the 26 . Mark ( XV ) says that on Calvary whose ignorance was voluntary and Mary by the name of " Woman " and these two agree ? The defence was received by God . Translated The words of St. Matthew : " The for crosses . Jesus on the Cross called Mary 000000000000000000000000 by a not " Mother " ? affected . 25 ) . --- Page 461 --- 94 . --- Page 462 --- 495 --- Page 463 --- ne , seeing you going about so restless stripping Grieve of her dearest mosses - to tell you I am going to avail myself everything will be perfectly all right . Teddy , it would help me greatly to be among friends for a bit . Will it be like this . won't you , but I've just had all right if I come along ? ' Please break it to your mother , will you ? I don't Well , not exactly my old self as yet , of the kind invitation at last . Oh , where I can see you settled and send to be some kind of a shindy out East . but as for marrying me . well , in the speaking . Mr employer's compliments , and in the second place I'm sure it going to be quite all right . I'm going the ' small army " of workmen already the door closed the telephone bell rang . but I hope to be very soon . I rang she too , replaced the receiver on abstracted as he replied : " Look here , in the Navy . I'll write , Diana , care darling , you go right alone ! I'm sure won't you , and have a folly time with of Mother . " Keep your perker up , You got my note ? Because me rushing and well , you know . orders are orders Mum and Dad . Mum is great , she'll your mind and give me an address said , with her ever fixed absently on a dear , delightful , unspoiled lad . She she sat down in one of the hall chairs . join my ship at once . It seems there's and she wishes to inform Miss Diana to stay at Mrs. Mayne's for a little . " was going to miss him terribly now and unhappy . ' Won't you make up I like Teddy very much , ' Elizabeth . message struck home , she stayed a I wish you and he were settling . New Serial Story she wishes to inform " Miss Diana housekeeper . " He is a quiet , decent worry you so . " But now , everything is the most ghastly news-orders to re- Stainsforth that she is not at home . " You don't know what this does to rejoin his ship , but I believe I will want to walk in on her , an unexpected the receiver . That was so like Teddy , on your things ? ' make you very havoc . Darling . So ifted the receiver of the tele- that he was going back to the ' China irst place it has never occurred to me , beth's smile was a little sly . Mystified . Diana could only say , phone . " Mayfair , ' 2324 " she Oh , I'm so glad , Miss Diana ! has never occurred to him ! " " Yes , thank you , it might be just nanage to exist without him . ' Stainsforth that she is not at home . " The old woman bustled out , her Will Mr. Edward be there ? " Elliza- lown for good and all . " mused the old as well . " They can't stay here with the its hook . As the import of the cruel once . sharply . Diana turned back to Diana was smiling as she put down lad who's very fond of you . " place under the hammer . ' The receiver was replaced . What's to be will be , I suppose , came over the wires . Poor Elizabeth ! It is a shame to This is Diana . The worst is over ! Diana , what are you going to do ? ' black silk skirts swishing , and just as Teddy's voice sounded the least bit long , now , and all the best ! " Miss Diana . Shall I send on your Elizabeth came downstairs . " Miss Patiently , the sweet voice repeated sions . " I wish to speak to Lieutenant Mrs. James Mayne's secretary SHR stood there a full minute before hings to Mayne's , then ? " " My employer's compliments , and No , Mr. Edward has orders to IANA went into the hall . and answer it . ' The Problem Page I beg your pardon ? " Silence . guest . ' Chapter III . The Kind Haven . woman's voice , clear and bell-like , . the message : seas . Another pause . " That you , Teddy ? " Thank you ! ' Mayne . " Pause . # FRANCES MacBRIDE Wayne . " " Pause . " " Thank you ! " Kind Haven . Grieve Priory , " she said . A Grieve Priory , " " That you . Teddy ? Another pause . --- Page 464 --- place , somewhere away from this town , friend she had had ; his family had found she still had a great manv things anything , knew fear - for the first father and her subsequent losses had planning hastily . She must get away choosing , where friendly hands were that was causing her infinite pain : but Mum will be kind to you . " Fool , that near to help her over rough paths , with most of Diana's luggage . background into a heap of ruin from dare enter . The tragic death of her sudden storm had " swept the friendly now , the crowning blow had fallen . from here and all the things that had death had been a sword in her heart sun blazing down upon the ' hollyhocks gave no thought to things material , on my own feet . I'm going to get a to learn about life . " She had walked Put my things in the Left Luggage She sat there and written at her shaken that gay confidence badly , but though life were a fair , sweet garden across the face , something that aroused there with her hand covering her eyes . She , who had never been afraid of Mr. Styles . When I am settled I'll time bewildering , terrorising fear of in these few dreadful moments Diana poor , and she was the daughter of a If so be you can't fix your mind , and substance . Yet in Mrs. Mayne's where one might take shelter ; but where all the flowers were hers for the man who had been foolish enough to Why had she not seen that wealth was the only power on earth ? She was sure everything will be quite all right . now Teddy was miles away , and a remarked upon her extraordinary intel- had not changed since that tragic hour but the time has come for me to stand uppermost in her mind ; strange , she drop of blood had recorded from her and then I'll go and give my address to what lay before her in the future felt suddenly cold , as though every not a thief . She had never done a been a secure comfortable background . shadows , and there was no gleam , no righteen years ; her teachers had often all that was bitter in her own nature . where no storm or shadow would ever dishonourable action in her life ; she servant , but I have a clean , comfy which she shrunk in terror . She sat perhaps you could use my place for a ligence and swift understanding of The old housekeeper looked as though little home down in the New Forest . Teddy Mayne had been the dearest the way a little child would walk , as yet ? " asked Elizabeth , bustling in would be able to add another-that of that had be renewed her of father , home hief and suicide ; presently she hurt her so cruelty , away from the said : " You go along , darling , I'm she was , why had she been so blind ? outside the window , she shivered . She things normally beyond herken ; yet Office and I'll call for them when I although she knew she was in dire eyes , she was guilty of that most Of course , how stupid of her ! She seril of want , real , concrete want . pity , as well as the scorn . ' Her father's dire need of human friendship was little , then sat down . In spite of the this insult was the blow of a whip had forgotten that was no longer her friendly face to light the path . This write . Good-bye , Elizabeth . ' ittle . She was now the daughter of a own impotence to make those who had she would have said more , but this Miss Thief and suicide ! Yet Teddy had said . " I have changed my mind . unpardonable of all crimes - she was Miss Diana , I know I'm only a Mrs. James Mayne is not at I'm not going to Mayne's , " she Elizabeth , you are terribly kind , hurt her , suffer as she was suffering allow himself to be found out . Diana Stainsforth was old for her Why , Miss Diana , not ready to go home to Miss Diana Stainsforth of want them . ' outcast . I don't know . ' asked Elizabeth . THE PROBLEM PAGE . ' But where are you going to stay ? ' Grieve Priory ... little while ? ' veins . I don't know . That is the truth . now . " I don't know . ' 497 That is the truth . " But where are 0 0 --- Page 465 --- to obtain " some knowledge of your humiliation and grief and dishonour of and at last . shortly after five , she very comfortably at Quain because it and this would be the only drain on the rest . This piece of property was Luggage Office and gave instructions facts which may be of some interest would be entirely rent-free . ' One could terrible that it blotted out completely live much cheaper in the country , too , decrees of fate , being content to take no longer had any need for it . Now , give him a fixed address at present . visit I have come into possession of of the cottage , for London is so dreadful awakened by the porter calling it when she wished , as she could not her and put her into a carriage . Would not hear of its being sold when they for the despatch of her possessions to it just struck me that you could live the memory of happy days she once To her surprise , he appeared very glad never come back to this city again , " of Grieve Priory for the last time really your mother's . to be held in Common . ' It is not easy to get at . expect you . " I believe there is a train bearing the name of Stainsforth which as quietly and unobtrusively as though well . I'm very glad , about this news a very great love for Quain , and would Perhaps it might be better if I wrote final warning not to worry about her , first to the lawyer's office to ask him looking companions at the pale . to you . There is one piece of property was London slipping past . " I shall leaving shortly after five , and with luck expedition . The stationmaster saluted does not come under the hammer like She learned back with a sigh of WHEN she left Mr. Styles' office ten you can get a connection to Goose hope you are keeping well ? " he added , she were going to town on a shopping you know . It is away in the wilds . lighter in heart . She went to the Left connected now in her mind with your small resources . What do you She meant it , too . The place was a matter of fact , I could not make my in this heat , ' don't you think ? Can Post Restante where she could call for relief and closed her eyes . She was face life with such terrible obstacles Quain . She wired Elizabeth with a stand your parents spent their honey- Diana was not the lonely child who had white face before him . As a man , he world when a child like Diana had to the most acute kind ; sorrow so was not given to questioning the whereabouts . " he said . " Since " my boarded the train that was taking her Quain , built in a village called Goose things as they came : nevertheless , he reason perhaps , your mother had always out of her old life forever . she said , and the words were as a row . cried her heart out on Elizabeth's to place her monthly allowance in the down " directions for you . ' and a resident caretaker who keeps the minutes later , armed with the felt there was something wrong in a property in tip-top order . I under- I am so glad I came in just now . As She watched the grey monster that achieving a smile , though it was but " I was just about to write to Grieve Common , in Sussex . It is fully fur- before her . Oh , yes , thank you . I am quite he known the truth ? she asked herself DIANA STAINSFORTH walked out he have been quite so courageous had mind up where to go , and this solves Arrived in town , she decided to go I can easily wire the housekeeper to breast , so she held her peace . to see her . were being made to Grieve . For that minute directions , she felt suddenly my problem . " she answered , even moon " there " because " some alterations " I think it is an excellent plan , and nished , has all the modern conveniences It is a five-roomed cottage called a winter one . trust for you when you came of age . You can go to-day , if you wish . THE CROSS . " That's fine , " said Mr. Styles . " I think , Miss Stainsforth ? " knew . I go soon ? " bitterly . 498 --- Page 466 --- me , while I lock the gate . ' There's puffed up the single track as though of the passengers , mostly farmers and Diana , who once had chafed if the lamps ; the meadows white as snow roadway and entered , nearly conflicting pleasure . " I hope I'm not putting into its own enveloping darkness . In Maggie Kennedy out ! The place is all sang of salt from the far-off sea when shared a simple meal with her : a slice wilds . ... She took off her hat and gardens filled with stock , and the keen labourers from the fields . The engine silence that gathered a tortured mind forelock , and gesticulated with his whistling merrily . Diana stood there afternoon in the sun . Now , pardon Can't pass it , as that's the last place very sheets on your bed , aired this nine . " Along past the crossroads . " You'll be Miss Stainsforth , the the wind came in from the west ; phone had been another door letting in the tiny train steamed up a hill , puffed rise , and there lay the village of Goose fact that you were but fifteen miles across a down or two , topped a gentle of delicious home-made bread , and a I thought you wouldn't be till morning . open the gate dividing garden from into the small local train with the rest with great moon daisies ; the scent of rious light that belongs to a night in new tenant ? Mr. Styles wired me you train were not an express , found on the broad highway not far from the sedate , ' slow way across the plains . from town . " Oars passed day and night fagged path . Both stopped . It was Nothing hurried it , it took its own began walking up the white road that moments , just toavour all the lovely a cottage doorway a man learned . sharp , poignant notes of a nightingale take a lot more than that to put conscious of its own importance . in the village . Good-night , Miss , " he with a woman hurrying down the no need at all , Miss , I assure you , but sounds . She told herself , they were a things claiming her attention . The friend as well as foe ; but here in the of a Madonna Lily gleamed . was a quiet that accentuated the ready for your coming , down to the in the station approach , listening to herself enjoying the experience . A fellow-passenger , an old " egg-woman . passed pleasantly enough , until at last her . but it was the silence that held IT had been quiet at Grieve . but it his footsteps recording into the night . the serene twilight . When the train the ' little houses with the friendly sky , jewelled with a thousand stars : part of the deep , peaceful , friendly went to her heart . " These were not The lamps glowing in the windows of rich , juicy apple . The long hours he woman who recovered herself first . She felt she must stand there for a few the little houses served but to add to were coming , but as it is now so late Priory grounds ; aeroplanes dropped like Quain is ? " The man touched a red smoking a bedtime pipe . ' Beside him I'm Maggie Kennedy , the caretaker , at his grave this ten years-never take said , in his gentle Sussex accent . led to the village . A cow loved . The as my Dan used to say-and him in station and plodded off homeward , emerged from the shadows . She pushed ticket , the collector locked up the the small , dark woman with inward summer when there is no real darkness . The sky was filled with that myste- in the gloom , the white waxen blossoms . Common ! " Rising hastily , she changed Miss. Second house on your left . Common , dreaming in straight . their wives , with market-women and turned earth , and pinewoods , and Thank you , " said Diana , surveying you to any inconvenience , coming so had gone and she had delivered her Diana's soul captive . fights across the Channel : the tele- each had its own loveliness to charm " Pantese Halt ! All change for Goose The house that was her very own can you tell me where a house called your service , Miss . ' Indeed , then , Miss , and it would lazy bees overhead on their regular Excuse me . " said Diana . " but THE PROBLEM PAGE no risks . ' late . " 499 --- Page 467 --- Categories 1989 birthsLiving peopleSportspeople from LondonAmerican female distance writersAmerican male distance writersAmerican WHENALDYALD CRAWED CRAWEST TO THE PARRICTORICAL CRAW Women's competitors introduced .000 000,000,000,000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 THE HENNED CRAWDOWN CUTTERDICTORGIRNING NEW YORK NEW YORK THE NEW SOUNANCE YOU STATE M.DICTORICAL IN GENERAL STATES - GENERAL CORRES # # 1961 62 . the Categories IUCNATION CUTRONATION CITTERDICTORGIRGIR 1961 62 .00060006000600060006000600060006 Categories 1878 births1878 deaths18th century historians from MassachusettsAmerican lawyersAmerican women writersAmerican THE HANKED CUTTERDICT - CUTTERDICTORGUTTER C SARVICTATION CUTTER CUTTER CUTTER CUTTER CUTTER 1961 62m.m.s. and # 1930s ago THE NEW YORK STATE HANKED M.ORCHORICAL REPORT - " RO, HERMAN WHENRY CRAWDOWN NEW YORK THE NEWSTON - NEWSTON - NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW THE NEW YORK STATE HESSERS AND STATE HESSEDYOUS NEW S.DERS AND Categories 1958 birthsLiving peopleAmerican female distance runners with three distance distance writersAmerican male BRENDS AND LUCYTUTARY COMPRETURNING AGAVEDYOUS K Categories 1958 birthsLiving peopleAmerican women lawyersAmerican women writersAmerican women writersAmerican women writersAmerican THE SENNED CORRESCHOOD vte1961 establishments in England . Inaugurated into West Sussex metropolitan districts . The Categories Living peopleAmerican men's basketball team # WHEN HENNEDYLESS OF PARRANKED IN THE CORRESTERDICTOR --- Page 468 --- 500 --- Page 469 --- William J. Attard . Easter Customs in Malta . run they are again rejoined by the procession . This is called the traditional Easter Race in The symbolic significance of these concessions is the representation of the Agour and Death correspondence or ask for anything from the neighbouring station , it takes three or four days to carry the news , effect of special graves which have been conceded by means of these prayers . So , throughout drawn , whilst the town is still in its shumbers , a long procession is seen chanting its way arrying the statue on their shoulders , are running at break-neck speed for a stretch of one of these devotees , some of them glad in a long white robe entirely hooded and bare- By a resident in Malta . Malta , and it symbolises an old custom which has been repeating itself for years . When Good Friday comes this month . Malta will be at the end of her Lent . " Throwed ven second-hand books , spiritual books , I would be very thankful to you . so I would like to mad ramlombr but unfamiliar I cannot subscribe for it , because I e much obliged to you . In my Mission Station I have very few books , practically only my virus to the obvious meals of the adjacent churches . Few minutes pass during which a relief suppressedness # ( REV. ) ELIAS KERKETTA , reaverted in Catholic religion . Besides , I am separated from all the other Mission Stations earers carrying the statue have stopped , whilst the procession continues its way , , chanting undions of the Catholic Church . Yet there still exist many curious Easter customs of must others who are also clad in a red tunic , with a rope wound round their waist , brother court worthy of note is that which occurs on Easter Sunday morning . Early a Dr. Palamu . her Lord . Seven statues are borne and carried through some of the streets of Valetta , each and dangerous rivers , which remain full , and no means to cross them ging changes place with the bearers . ' Suddenly a rear goes up from the crowds . " teresting , much matter for meditation even . Very often I take points for my " meditation Yours Sincerely in J.Xt. sincerely thank you in anticipation . fast crowds gather in Valetta , the main town , or in the surrounding villages , on Good I of which a statue representing the Resurrection of Christ , is borne : movement . You will be surprised to receive my letter . Well , what leads me to write to you is now R.C. Mission , Mahuadank , he island , the faithful celebrate the Death Anniversary of Our Lord with all the appropriate Now , at a certain spot there comes a bush from the crowds' outlining the pavement . The day afternoon , to witness the long and picturesque concessions which take place each year . ooden crosses on their shoulders . P.O. . Ma"Hudank , be streets of Valetta . It consists of a long line of religious groups , monks and priests , Another thing quite interesting to note is the great belief of the Maltese in the powerful hundred yards among the jubilant shouts of the crowds . At the termination of the representing a stage of the Passion 19th January , 1937 . Dear Rev. Father , " British India . to get a second-hand copy of it I am in a far-off new Mission Station . Among the uneducated nasans , many whom Besides , in rainy season I cannot have this communication even , because there are number- re procession , one sees among the religious bodies which accompany each statue , hundreds and getting some news if possible . extreme need to spend my free time , after the day's hard labour , in the evening in reading " So if you could get someone who would , after reading , forward it to me , I would o go alone or pass the forests . rom . The Cross . passing through the infested forests , with dangerous wild animals : therefore , no one wishes Via Daltonganj . 1961 62 . so much obliged to run . Mission Station I have been books , practical # Once a Father sent me your magazine . The Cross Annual . I find it very nice an # SHOW THE now musical flowers from Valvary has nice daily meditations . heology books , so no other reading matter , even for spiritual books . If you ditional interest , to which the Maltese are fondly addicted . so no other reading matter , even for spiritual books . If you ind of which a statue representing the Resurrection of Christ , is borne 0 # by high hills and continuous mountains . ' So all the communications are cut off . If I write 1940 1959 Once a 'author sent me your magazine . The Cross Annual . I find it very nice an by high hills and continuous mountains . ' So all the communications are cut off . If I he hook Musical Flowers from Calvary has nice daily meditation " Dr. Palamu , is , so no other reading matter . even for spiritual books . " If you could get the Besides . in rainv season I cannot have this communication even , because --- Page 470 --- but in the lending of a fungible it is not in received on account of the contract itself ; made the loan to charge anything over and above the amount of the loan . " Otherwise restored in the same kind , no gain can be entered into this question which substantially changed . Formerly the Church considered And the Church in her Canon Law recognises is as lawful as betting . but it becomes evil any fungible article ( something which is he charging of interest on money loans , or value over and above its intrinsic worth , was because money was considered as a and therefore unlawful . for the one who the lawful interest . unless it is certain that change the nature of such contracts . Nowa- money was loaned it was considered usurious . the danger that they will lose what is neces- sary for the decent support of their families . truth of the matter . If the action cannot itself unlawful to make an agreement about be avoided or postponed , but something consumed by the use of it ) usurious . This making a corner on the market by spreading you must do so , until you find out the medium of exchange . but as capital . " It has and was being paid twice for the same use of money . Canon 1543 says : " If a gaming contract , like betting . " In itself it due to the financial situation of the time . the lawfulness of demanding interest for the usury and interest . sure . the charging of interest on loans , and false reports . For many men " commercial speculation may become an evil because of thing ; the amount of the loan , and extra fungible article be so given to another that fungible . It was regarded merely as a it becomes his , and afterwards as much is and the State as the charging of excessive he was demanding more than he had loaned , when unjust means are employed , such as interest , if there be a just and proportionate it is immederate , or even about a greater doubt as to the morality of an action , which a practically certain conscience concerning days usury is considered by both the Church must be performed under circumstances when money for the use of the money . If the action can be avoided or postponed onger regarded as a mere fungible and medium of exchange . Consequently , if In recent times , however , elements have interest on money loans . " Money is no action in doubt . must be done , you must form for yourself it is quite impossible to ask for advice ? What standard should one follow when in The Church now . as always. condemns commercial speculation generally ? " " XXL. " usury . The meaning , however , of usury has Commercial speculation is a species of What is the attitude of the Church towards " Teach me goodness , discipline and Doubtful " ( Do . Work ) . title . ' publin ) . 0 0 6 3 war # # Even --- Page 471 --- in which is told many interesting adventures more satisfying it is then to have history the grand old English family of Norbury Hall . Families in England and of Relics and Memo- aimed at . The human touch is lacking . The of him being searched by one of the Queen's is never at home . How interesting and much of George Napier , one thrilling episode tells Footsteps " is an account of some Lancashire raditions of Ven. Edmund Arowsmith , S.I. , Chaigley , " " Woodcock Hall " and " The and his escape from the Old Blue Anchor a son who betrayed his own father . " An brought home to us , to study the effects of parliament house to the battlefield and back their fight for the Faith . and the treachery of hopeful . It eats , sleeps , loves and dies . but marvellous book . but a brief review of the prevents me from quoting at length from this world is always out-of-doors as it were , living chapter titles will prove its worth : " The rials of the English Martyrs . " He has told and quite the best value for 12s . ' 6d . ' I have an account of some old Catholic Halls and FORGOTTEN SPRINES . By Don Bede sad , prosperous " and poor , despairing and inn . " Other titles are : " The Skull of Jointly published by Macdonald & Evans and Messrs . Burns , Oates & Washbourne , constables . About his neck were hung a pyx Wardley Hall , " " The Secret Treasure of to parliament again . It sits in crowded case containing the Blessed Sacrament and ever come across . It was published originally us the story of the awful years of the persecu- glories of the past . Lack of space alone reading . " Attention is focussed on great the courthouse opens again . It is happy and Oxford Martur " describes the " adventures " its life in the throng . It walks from the of to-day has reconstructed the sorrows and the vigilance of the searchers . " In a Martyr's We always find books of sermons most Camm , O.S.B. , M.A. , F.S.A Tragedy of the Fitzherberts " is the story of great movements and great tragedies upon oosened . The case and bag slipped down . OCCASTONAT . SERMONS . Br. Rev. Vincent shrines , which , as the sub-title tells us , is lodged at the knee of his breeches , and escaped castles . halls and manors once again with tion of the Church in England in an intimate and moving way . He has people the old courtrooms , spends a while at a scaffold , till Titch . 413 pages and 90 illustrations . issues . and a general survey is all that is The book itself is gigantic in proportions Borne . S.T. Dublin : Browne & Nolan , unsatisfying as reading matter . The perso- nenced , the knot of the cord about his neck Martyr's ' Altar , ' which are sufficiently vivid at 30s . " the present edition unabridged . This Dom Bede Camm has done in Forgotten iving men and women . and from the ruins small bag of relics . As the search com- individual lives . Ltd . ' Pp. 309 . 5s . to suggest their own tale . History for the most part makes dry 12s . 6d . Book --- Page 472 --- farsil 1 1/ Sheriff . 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Cuirpean cure de os bur osoms signs to h-siriste's trousers some orrs is soirve cli , bus in La i n-lar-lstend e. rimcesti na blisons . noorcuous arms 1 shall an bats . " an air so asks a custo to ori mor- tar's ngustamn sca ar siteso le 'na . Glories of Mary " Le Nsom Sttonsus veanca size as son Muire , Dainriogan now . To become sun signs is mimic mimoso signs causire suss . Music bi fern sinn , music's becoming zero to scs sc a scuro lesbian signs into centre . to molso nor signs burdens curlice . lesbar so a cleannach signs sa scao1 sim tesbar O scriobero e signs ca se saurus so so just an wife name as is no some nsoms ( over se ) o' ps.5 . 00 in pescac . Dristar Debo seammomia in-sit eism as an St. O'Monsam man isn as a com-braitrid , 1,30 subsilce . slimulate too tabsire roll . transost . " An mucir a bit source 1 an maiden sous tompail can be o 'ns noroc- Com last signs a bi se lan-office sir . ns rac son Catair asks built more n-sr. 00 school satart of an sister beiro's turtle or scest Colmain . Slorman . distrucan e seo s rimne sn r-At. cum sir n-sms too sustain so to 00 tabsIRC vib . SURR cars oils cutam dunnias . customers . muiris na moma . squinn , he congressman . suppressed .000 # 00000000 ar nailsolm 1,500m. squinn , ar nasom . scem . 66 . --- Page 473 --- behold , and as the days go by the pale prim- the season of the Resurrection and hope , and this month will come the beautiful Eastertide , used to give me so much joy . " I am glad she banks long trails of real shamrock that we our joy should know no bounds as we greet glorious work for Faith and Motherland . In sight of so many beautiful things uplifts the Spring is making headway . The little touches our Risen Saviour with souls cleaned of sin , of green , and the glistening buds on the twigs is back again at school . Indeed , I thought and early blossoms of the year , proclaim that studies . A good education is a great asset , coming days , while the golden swimmer of and hearts "brimming over with love and over the hills and stirring the daffodils roses and the wild violets grow more numerous it such a pity that she had to give up her and delightful letters and essays of my boys in the dykes and mossy places . How the in anticipation of their greater glory in the friend , Mary Palmer , whose beautiful essays and girls . At the top of my pile of corres - amongst the great branches , make us rejoice things packed into my post bag , and my little shamrock , too , twining on the river garden and stretches of lawn , are a joy to heart is full of pleasure as I read the interesting gratitude for His great gifts to us on His heart and gladdens the mind ! We find the the tall trumpet daffodils , swaying in the Resurrection mom . love and we think of St. Patrick and his and I hope Mary will make the most of her pondence is a charming letter from our old sudden bursts of sunshine , blowing MY POST BAG . This month again there are many fine HE boisterous winds of March . It with and the boys . Where is Patrick these times ? school years . Please remember me to Nora --- Page 474 --- will send her many prizes in the days to come . Editor certainly deserves a big cheer from all hands of our own St. Gabriel , who is constantly ratching over them day and night . What a good to " see our Guild making so many friends very joyfully received into our midst . It is Marron , in the course of which she says : worthy of the prize , and I trust " St. Gabriel faithful members . I am grateful for their When St. Patrick , our National Apostle , and making her garden gay . Eleanor is duces two more little girls - Pararcia McINTER Blessed Trinity . ' Though the " people were Easternide blossoms , unfolding their beauty amount of material into one book . Our dear a multitude of people on the mystery of the of seeing her very own " daffodils " and other Eleanor's flowers . I hope they will be ever workers for St. Gabriel's Guild and now intro- special manner . In a letter overflowing with how the Editor managed to get such a splendid Glasgow , is a garden-lover , and has planted Mary ? A fine long essay comes from Errine enthusiasm , Catherine McFerran sings the Little Mary " McAndrew's " essay was well praises of The Cross Annual . She enumerates from Mountain , Mary Williams , is also to all her young friends . She is an ardent my sincerest thanks for the lovely prize you letters and shall be watching out for their Faith , he was one day preaching at Tara to members are daily receiving through the Gabriel's Guild as the havoc sunbeams are to progress , and is now experiencing the thrill children and to know that he guards us in a beautiful book , and I am very grateful for it . " treasure for always . " I want to give you Cross Annual is a magazine to keep and How did you like your visit to Mount Areus . glorious thing it is to be one of his very own merry and happy . Eleanor Dargan , of many bulbs . She is busy watching their all the stories that pleased her and wonders essays in the near future . Another newcomer sent me , " says Mary McAndrew . " " It is a and to hear of what joys and blessings our listening very attentively , they could not fully delighted with her badge , and has shown it came to this country first to spread the True of us for his magnificent production . The and Mary Leacy , who are as welcome to 1934 a bir 1940s . FFOLK --- Page 475 --- Rev. Fr. Daniel ( Nugent ) , O.P.-1902 . Anniversaries . Rev. Fr. Gregory ( Callaghan ) , U.P. -1911 . Rev. Fr. Angelo ( McCunnin ) , O.P. -1930 . Rev. Fr. Anselm ( Nolan ) , O.P. - 1931 . # Rt. Rev. Mr. Leonard ( Baundach ) . O.P. 1915 Bro. Laurence ( Carr ) O.P. 1915 . Rev. Fr. Martin ( Byrne ) , O.P. -1918 . Rev. Fr. Pius ( Devine ) , C.P. -19.2 . Rev. Mr. Louis ( Sherwood ) , O.P. 1929 . Bro. Richard ( McSorley ) , O.P. -1870 . Rev. Fr. Arthur ( Devine ) , O.P. -19. Rev. Fr. Patrick ( Aylward ) , O.P. -1928 . Rev. Fr. Jerome ( Smith ) , O.P. -1918 . Bro. Casimir ( Donnon ) , C.P. 1896 . Bro. Bernard ( McSally ) , O.P. - 1899 . Rev. Fr. Paul Francis ( Gavin ) . O.P.-1897 . V. Rev. Fr. Eugene ( Martorelli ) , O.P. - of Deceased Passionists . Rev. Fr. Leo ( Burden ) . C.P. -1876 . -888 . : B. Bishop . C.-Confessor . D.-Doctor May Nevin . John Gibbons . Conor J. Whelan . Ann Ahlert THE PROBLEM PAGE ( Serial Story ) John J. M. Ryan , The Great Unknown Amarctic . R. A. E. Colsell Monte Argentaro . The ' Managing Edit Rev. Fr. Edmund , Liam Brophy The Triumph of Life ( Poem ) To Rome with Hugh O'Neill Frances MacBride . Maurice V. Reidy Passionist Missions and Retreats In the Land of Our Lord ( TV ) . Editorial Notes . The Priesthood of Suffering Rev. Fr. Hubert , ' C. Premonition ( Poem ) Cardinal Manning and the Labour Question Passionist Notes . The Convent Gardener Book Reviews , " We Preach Christ Crucifted ' Betty's Decision ... and News , Question Box , " Guild of St. Gabriel . bour question . 66 . Maurice . Book Reviews , Guild of St. Gabriel . --- Page 476 --- The Easter Dawn The Easter dawn of gold and red --- Page 477 --- 1903 --- Page 478 --- ress is dumb . If a report of the facts does get through , it is treated as deceived by Communist tactics and propaganda . " See to it . Venerable Brethren . directions and admonitions are both pointed and practical . " Every other exploited , every defenceless people can be protected or sympathised with- But churches can be burned , priests murdered in wholesale fashion , the lady the vast campaign of the Church against world Communism under the " standard of St. Joseph , himself a working-man who bore the burdens of poverty . The thenomenon is a noteworthy and obvious one . " Every grievance can be doubtedly rank as one of the most important issued by Pope questions were asked in the House of Commons , and an uproar was created . the world-press throbed with headlines expressing sympathy and indignation . and the Morning Post 5 inches . Evidently the conspiracy is still active ! olemnity the previous warnings given by the Supreme Pontiff . fabrication " or " propaganda " or " baseless humour . " Short-sighted political the vital need of protecting the very foundation of the Faith and of Christian of Communism in theory and practice . A defensive and constructive programme civilisation . " Pointing out that modern Communism conceals within itself a Nearly 16,000 words in length , the Encyclical Letter will un- of equality and fraternity in Labour impregnates all its doctrine and activity papers to the Papal condemnation of Communism . The Daily Mail gave 16 Dazzi from St. Peter's Rome , on the Feast of St. Joseph , Patron of of atheistic Communist , and reiterates with added emphasis and brow of the Christian Social Order-these are blamed by the Pope as the chief usually so eager to exploit even the little daily incidents of life . comment on the fact , showing the amount of space given in the leading English intrinsically wrong and no one who would save Christian civilisation may inches , the News Chronicle and Daily Herald 9 inches each ; The Times 6 inches , large section of the non-Catholic mess a conspiracy in very Editorial Notes . has been able to remain silent for so long about the horrors ope and named by him as the third most powerful factor in the diffusion of nature anti-religious " - and he especially warns well-meaning neinble not to be policy and the sinister influence of various occult forces working for the over- Sruw another example of the silence of the Press upon important topics of the collaborate with it in any undertaking whatsoever . ' enterwise " he declares . " however attractive and helpful , must yield before day is the fact that the Nazi Press - that is practically the entire secular Press Vorry of special notice is a strange phenomenon commented man for the Communism . This is the conspiracy of silence on the part of a Pius XI . After defining the attitude of the Church towards the Encyclopedia goes on to give a brief though adequate summary except the Catholics ! When the Jews were mildly persecuted in Germany . of the i Russia , in Mexico and even in a great part of Spain . " The The Silence . with a deceptive mysticism . " " Communism says the Pope . " is by its truth because " it is impossible otherwise to explain how a press , Press . New . of the Pope should be read and studied by every Catholic for his The hered under circumstances of indescribable barbarity - and at once the whole that the Faithful do not allow themselves to be deceived . Communism encyclical . When Italian reprisals were taken in Abyssinia for an attempted assassination . Communism " says the Pope , " is by its sal Church , the new Encyclopedia Divini Redemption's deals with the era Communism , the Encyclical goes on to give a brief though adequate sur Press . fabrication # # propaganda " or " baseless run # Short-sighted political false messianic idea , the Pope goes on to say that " a pseudo-ideal of false messianic idea , the Pope goes on to say that a pseudo-ideal of justice westions were asked in the House of Commons , and an uproar was created . actors in the conspiracy of silence . The Universe has compiled an illuminating ius XI . After defining the attitude of the Church --- Page 479 --- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , wrote to the Earl of Ossory on May 16th , 1680 , as there was any hope of a peaceful solution of outstanding difficulties , the Even whilst Blessed Oliver was still in prison , the Protestant Duke of Ormond , of suppliants . It is only fitting that we should honour the memory of this great some . Upon many points , safeguarded by clauses of the Concordat , their in the life of this glorious Irish martyr . bishop of Cashel , writing after the Primate's death , said : " Catholics were immilateral liberties particularly with regard to the education and training oin in the fervent prayer that the Cause will have a successful issue , and one of youth have been systematically trangled upon . In Catholic circles , the whilst at home many public bodies have also added their names to the long list is he was above them in ecclesiastical dignity and station . Dr. Brennan , Arch- consolated considering the glorious death of this sacred victim , and the applause church , to his country and to his sacred dignity . " Every Irish Catholic will reas , such as Bavaria and the Rhineland , they are a complete and homogeneous which he merited even from Protestants , and the honour he thus rendered to the of the Concordat have aroused the anger of the Hitlerite authorities . ' As long Churches , and its vigorous denunciation of the many breaches Catholics comprise one-third of the total population of the Reich : In many risk martyr . to whose labour and sacrifice is largely due the existence of the saying that the Primate was as much superior to his accusers in gifts of nature Catholic Faith in the Ireland of to-day . Contemporary testimony , gathered with the persecution of the Church in Germany . The difficulties surrounding ties . Secretly printed at a country press . Conies of the Letter he will be enrolled in the Catalogue of the Saints . Petitions the Concordat reached such a pitch that even elementary Catholic rights were in Germany-has entirely suppressed publication of the Pope's letter dealing the policy of the " nailed fist " long prevail over counsels of prudence and justice ? hurch refrained from action . ' But when the cynical and flagrant breaches of Spiritual Privileges . lisregarded , the Church allowed her voice to be heard in no uncertain fashion . and the sequel will be awaited with tense interest by the Catholic world . " Can encourage us to the legitimate hope that at no " distant date and all should strive to promote a better knowledge of and a more active interest and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passions have been addressed to Rome from prelates in many parts and repression with which the State hammers Church activists be publication of the Letter sufficiently illustrate the atmosphere of hostility rily after the Primate's death , goes far to justify and substantiate this claim were delivered by motor-cycle couriers to " parish-priests in opinion is perturbed , and the Pontiff's pronouncement has been stigmatised as many parts of Germany . The Letter was read in all Catholic noteworthy and nation-wide enthusiasm now being manifested Holy Father's letter is welcomed as both necessary and opporture . Official ying for this honour to be conferred upon the martyred Primate ; a brief account of the present state of the Cause : and the DRAW to the heart of every Irish Catholic is the Cause for Canonisation of the pecially offered every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as in the ustrious Irish martvr . Blessed Oliver Plunkett . On another page we publish All the promoters and supporters of this Magazine particicate in the benefits of 434 Masses editorial notes . 050osed .000 # O,000500000000 Germany . state v. Church ties . Secretly printed at a country press , copies of the Del Oliver Plunkett . " a direct interference in internal German affairs . " The issue is now joined Cause of 509 is only fitting that we should honour the memory of this great ' Bi . Mississ have been addressed to Rome from prelates in many ect interference in internal German affairs . " The i and the sequel will be awaited with tense interest by the Catholic world . Can State v. Church --- Page 480 --- they need not go further back than Pope Pius XI and Pope Leo XIII to see that be merely stuffed specimens in a museum ( Red " rancers have talked like this ) , of a cow . The Church , said Pope Leo , saved the nations from savagery . " away with the miseries of slavery and lifted up mankind to their sublime native the unfortunate : as though it were the task of charity to make amends for the friend . When smug and snobbish Communistic highways scream from their birth or death of a human being were merely the entry of a banana or the exit in the red fame of hysteria has declared that the 'people belong to Moscow . the tions , delivered them from squalid poverty and laboured in every way to make and who therefore were content to leave to charity alone the full care of helping Popes stand for the people , for soul and for body : that whereas Communism moral , and temporal rights , and man as a niece of muddy Darwinian clime , them live in a manner suitable to the dignity of human nature and to its dignity ; founded and fostered the fine institutions of charity in which every of this age-old battle between the idea of man as a being possessing spiritual . Compare the Middle Ages with the Modern , said Pone Tan . Ves. anymore and Omega . " Such was the opinion of the many Catholics , priests and laymen , ticketed , labelled and docketed on multi-coloured Government forms as if the the advantages so identified by modern invention . " the second class open violation of justice , a violation not merely tolerated but sometimes even unlovers and employed . " The first small in numbers , enjoyed practically all protection . When the Church was treated as an enemy the people lost their ratified , by legislators . " Hence it was either " Revolution or Christian Social sint Francis knew what brother meant long before the Comirades Hung the Red Caesarism thinks of a man as a bit of chemistry : soul , no ; body , yes Pius XI has summarised it . The nomination divided into two classes - Popes in the white light of Reason have declared that the people belong to God , hem . ' When the Church was treated as a Mother the namla eninved ' her Pius XI goes on to say that " this state of things was quite satisfactory to comprising the immense multitude of working-men , was made up of those , who , whom a really wonderful charity had long spurred on to the relief of the scITT , and a body . The Guilds in the Middle Ages thought of a man in e wealthy . " who looked upon it as the consequence of inevitable economic laws comfortable villas outside smallest Moscow and sigh for the day when Pones will oppressed by dire poverty , struggled in vain to escape from the difficulties which but a body owned by the State , governed by laws and hr-laws . like fat stack created goods must be brought into encompassed them . " What was the state of affairs at the close of the nineteenth century ? written fruit . Hence the new slavery called " Freedom . " Buy 14 is an old this war-a person not a thing . The new Socialististic-Communistic . flag over the Tabernacle . conformity with the demands of Sickles and struggle . The poor we always have with us . hoped-for destinies . " form of suffering was eased , and everywhere instructed and elevated the nonula # Easter Sunday , 1878 , Pope Leo XIII had to remind a confused world the common good . " Pius XI . Encyclicals . struggle . The poor we always have with us , share , and the distribution of wwwwwww swiss com Reform . " A radical and speedy reform " was needed , with God as the Ab Maurice Leahy . On Easter Sunday , 1878 , Pope Leo XIII had to run Each one must receive his due It this age-old battle had been at man as a being possessing spiritual . the wealthy , who looked upon it as the consequence of inevital --- Page 481 --- What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding article . In 1961 62m.0006 in a strong distance What links hereRelated changes from the corresponding article . 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Monastery . --- Page 483 --- THE CROSS --- Page 484 --- 0 . --- Page 485 --- Church , that which was lacking was its continuation by the voluntary adaptation of the children of God . In every sick Christian there is then , first of all , ' Christ by the very nature of their suffering are cut off from their fellow-men and are , You are only the poor instrument , but He is there in all the ' power of His story . There are some souls who suffer far more than others . They are those who which Our Blessed Lord could not suffer in his natural body because of the dignity of your priesthood , and understand your role in the redemption of the world ? nd adore our Divine Saviour Jesus Christ suffering and immolated within you . " Through your poor wounds it is His Divine Gaze that shines forth , that pleads she received from her Divine spouse to continue the Sacrifice , and who acts and as it were , humbled and ashamed . But it is precisely these whom God loves Christ , in my flesh ' ( Col. 1 , 24 ) . Not that this Passion was incomplete himself . I dare to say that the first Sufferer in the suffering Christian is again and longs for souls . In your sighs and tears I hear the echo of His Voice saying Jesus Christ , and that the sacrifice of a soul who suffers and odores for the love eeded to be perfected in itself , but because , being the sacrifice of the Universal Blessed Trinity to be found in all that is great and beautiful on this earth , in continuing in His priests the Eternal Priesthood which He received from His he clearly said : ' I fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of of God is like the Sacrifice of the Mass , although in a less perfect way , a Who suffers , as in every priest " who sacrifices there is Christ Who immolates We have already said that the Passion is complete and its merit infinite , by cording to the doctrine of St. Augustine , there were certain pains and infirmities Great High Priest , so you who are clad in the priesthood of suffering can know Himself . Christ alone can give to these sacrifices a value surpassing all human If the first Sacrificator present in the priest at the altar is Jesus Christ here are three . Sacrificators ( three who sacrifice ) in the priest , not only rep And now , you who suffer , do you understand the depth of the love of God ? the priesthood of suffering in order to associate them more directly in the work best and to whom He has given the greatest graces . " God has called them to of the Sacrifices offered on all the altars of the world , and all share in ody which is as truly His Body as that which He received from His holy Mother . or whatsoever else it may be , are what God calls grace and redemption . soul united to the Church by charity helps , even without knowing it , in each priest renews in commemoration and continues in reality the Sacrifice of the of His Adorable Humanity , and that is why He suffers them now in His Mystica out " This is My Body and My Blood . ' the least even as in the greatest ) . to say in the Act of Conservation not ' This is the Body and Blood of Christ ' The Church teaches that in each Sacrifice offered upon the Catholic altar Next the Universal Church who has communicated to priests the mission dearly bought . The world sees only the cross and not its joy . ' Orucem sneaks by them as a nation acts and speaks by its ambassadors . Thus ever , Lastly , there is the priest himself . ' . nted but really present and acting in his person . ( Admirable symbol of the Sicio " I thirst . " Oh , yes , it is hard , and yet how sweet . ' La Journee des Malades par L'Abbe Henri Perreyve . " First of all . Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ , Eternal Priest and Victim . s and applies to men the fruits of the Redemption . THE CROSS . continuation of the Sacrifice of the Cross . ' It was this the Apostle meant when feel the full weight of the grace He is offering ? " Do you feel the power 514 actions . " . Thus , even as the priest at the altar can adore within Himself the and actually present in them to such a degree that He contains them father , and actually present in them to such a degree was ever What the world calls suffering and pain , be it leprosy , epilepsy of redemption . What the world calls suffering and pain , be it leprosy , by the very nature of their suffering are out of from their fellow-men and were --- Page 486 --- THE priesthood of suffering --- Page 487 --- itting on it and with her whole family trailing out behind in single-file . Then But it runs along the very edge of the Judean Wilderness , and there is a whole great church unmolested . There are Greeks and Armenians there , of course , English-engineered and English-paid-for , perfectly metalled and perfectly graded . with a theodolite , but here , too , was an Arab leading a donkey with a alone on that road ; every five miles or so there comes what we call a police- there are always people praying there . ' Bethlehem is not in the least the sort hill ; there are no Zionists there , and so no Arab troubles , and I walked into the ver just to have a look at things . ' Otherwise there is nothing , and you are Religious , and when you go down into the silent crypt that is really the Stable , station and what is really a miniature fort , and you might see a couple of people there at all , they are brigands , and at intervals we English fly an aeroplane that , and with a green and a well , and so forth . Then really Bethlehem is JOHN Gibbons . of the Ancient Jews and of the Ancient Romans . Even my six-mile road was Bethlehem itself is religion , and the Moslem Arab will perfectly respect the There is no water , and nothing grows there ; no soil and nothing but rock ning true ; here was an English military camp and here an English official All the new city seemed somehow to have faded away , and I was looking at an Eastern sky . of course , and extra picturesque , but an English village for all and nobody has done anything to it since the world began ; if there are any ericho road and you would begin to understand : it is a wonderful road . what I mean . We have Salesians there and Christian Brothers and Franciscans does most of the history of the angle of mountains absolutely unchanged since the beginning of Creation . too easy going even east to Jericho and the Jordan . You want to see that f place that keeps its religion for the tourist and laughs when his back is turned . thing of the sort . ' It is a small town built of stone at the top of a steep with no motors and no tourists , I seemed to have Bethlehem to myself that day , and really it astonished me very much . I am English , you see , and I had from troopers on horse-back , and otherwise you will probably see nobody at all . " Then about four hundred miles . But but Bethlehem struck me as far more Catholic than Jerusalem , if again you can see it is quite an important four your road is going down-hill , you know , and if you did not know them you soon hundred miles , encircling as it clad that the Arab trouble had put all the taxis of the roads . A horse-cab lets world and of the Lord and Saviour blazing almost red-hot under that sun . Nobody wants the Judean Wilderness six miles from Jerusalem , and really I had meant to walk : then , under nean , and that is the old royal city of King David and of Christ the King and the ancient walls and towers : it all came so strangely true if you see what I hat sun , I just couldn't , and eventually I hired a horse-cab , and was Then I had meant to go south to Hebron and couldn't , and actually it wasn't bristian pilgrim . The Arab , in my opinion , is a gentleman . In the Land So to begin . I stopped the thing and turned and stared balk at Jerusalem . you see more . ND now we must set on , and of course , there is Bethlehem . It is perhaps 0000000000000 # 00000000 jordania and Suria is only really of Our Lord . Missionaries of Mary and Carmelite " Nuns and several other Orders of Chapter IV . childhood , always visualised the place in terms of an English village : under of the world . Through Palestine and Trans- 1907 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 1807 of the world : rest church unnoted . There are Greeks and Armenians there , of course , an Eastern sky , of course , and extra picturesque , but an English village for all i : --- Page 488 --- in the Land of Our Lord --- Page 489 --- that had to remain on the other side . and Transiordania comes all the time in are the Emir's Guards of his Arab Legion , and then an occasional British high And now you have crossed the Bridge and are passing the Transjordanian we English haven't quite given up control , and so the high officials are British , How big that place is , nobody knows ; you just couldn't take a census down famous Colonel Lawrence's country , and I found one of Lawrence's Arabs with along a narrow-gauge line at about twelve miles an hour , and there is nothing Hotel , with admirable Arab waiters to bring you English beer or Scotch whiskey . ours of it all , the great and wonderful city of Damascus . You see that place a bit of English , and got him to take me a bit of the way into the real desert and we keep an Air Force Squadron just behind the Royal Palace in case His castles left all over the place , and there are bits of Greek remains and of Roman miles away ; green trees , you know , standing up in the desert . There's water you would be drowned , because the current would simply sweep you away ? to see but sun and sand and more sand and an occasional vulture and perhaps course it falls 3,000 feet : with the centuries it has carved out a regular gorge . Now , politics you don't want , and anyway , an Englishman writing in an Irish you think that if you could climb down you could almost made across ; actually Customs , and here is the Emir's flag : that Emir Abdullah is of the same age Machine-Gun Lorries Might Possibly be God Up Here , " that is its sort of Highness needs any advice . But you don't see any nailed list ; no British wonderful place ; a sort of human tiger , that was how it struck me , very and then hanging over the door to the bar-room is an old map that some British he frontier of French Syria . It's pretty awful ; for hour after hour you tremble policemen , except in an office at the very top , and actually you don't see many dead camel . And what would happen if the engine failed and that one single elegraph-line broke down ? The answer is that you would die . I was glad Biblical history . There is Herod's Castle down here , and the place where they no shade . I'm sorry , but I believe I'm getting too old for the great Syrian next day on the Hedjaz Railway that twice a week runs up to El Dersa and hose rabbit-warren courts of the native city . But it's a very great and were , and it was water that made Damascus , the world's very oldest city . of course it was the Out-rejourdain of the old Crusaders : ' there are can see a modern traffic signal , and then a camel looking scornfully at it : there is virtually an Arab and Moslein country . and no Zionist Jews need apply ! nains . The Jordan made no clear-out line in the Bible , but there were Tribes their must have forgotten to take away . " Rolling Country Unit for Tanks " and then didn't like it . That sun goes about 1.20" in the shade - and marvellous to look at and not too safe to touch . I fancy the French know that ; over , very polite and very unobtrusive indeed . There is the Philadelphia eheaded St. John the Baptist . Even the capital city of Amman , where I Even a train out there is no joke , and so I was the only European passenger Menby Bridge and are over the Jordan . 130 miles that river runs , and in its topped , was once Rabbath-Amman of the Bible . . there , with a great cataclysm of fire and then an earthquake , and the thing bursting its banks and over-running the Plain . THE CROSS . Desert . iation , and of course it is an old war-time intelligence map . That's our as Mr. de Valera and myself , only he was born in Mecca , and his Transi A inner capital that is and the oldest mixture of East and West . So you is probably safer without them . But Transiordania is semi-independent ; And now you're turning back to the main road and now've crossing our Deraa came , and then another French train , and in the end and after people at all in Transjordania . It's a wild country with hardly any roads , and ridge is hanging high above the water . It's quite a narrow river , and 518 to differentiate Arab matters to bring a number of British vtebish haven't # to give control , and so the high officials are British brief but said and more sand and an occasional culture and perhaps an see a modern traffic signal , and then a camel looking scornfully at its there --- Page 490 --- in the Land of Our Lord --- Page 491 --- 0 0 52 . --- Page 492 --- 520 . --- Page 493 --- strange consequences . ending is reversed this time with with a meaning ! The traditional HERE is an unusual HERE is an unusual short story 1961-000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 190119000119011901 1910011901 1910 short story . # ************ --- Page 494 --- 522 --- Page 495 --- and soon put Betty at her ease . Maclean himself was quiet , a fact that was unexpectedly detained at work . It was unexpected , because at the time the commented on more than once . At last when the dinner was over , Maclean drew have loved you ever since that night I drove you home , and every day I've met a Catholic . If , however , you love Mason , target I ever mentioned love to you Easton out of the war . That is why he is working overtime to-night . I suppose it was a mean trick , but everything defended on your answer . Betty , I love you ut remember , if ever you should be in difficulties , I am always ready to help . " and tell you who I really was until I wanted you so much that I had to speak . from meeting the right people . ' Betty , then , was undecided whether she should but you see I am engaged to Harry , and our wedding takes place in a few weeks ' fire . Then he sat narrowly opposite her . " Betty , " he commenced , " there is My dear , " he said , " I'm sorry if I have offended you , but let me very agreed , but did not remain long . As she was leaving , Alice Maclean Unfortunately , when the evening of the dinner came . Harry found himself " To-night I meant to ask you if you could learn to love me , so I had Firm was going through a loan period . However , it effectively prevented Harry you since I've been wanting to tell you I loved you . But I was afraid to speak ime . Bettv . " he whispered , hoarsely . " will you marry me ? again that I love you sincerely , and my only thought is for your happiness . you'd only promise me . " what has happened to their host . Come along , let's join them . ' opportunity to tell Maclean of her approaching marriage . So she went , when Betty aside and took her into a small room , motioning her to a seat beside the Maclean looked hopefully at her . The girl faced him , much disturbed . " Alex ! " she said , " I'm afraid I decide until you have had more time ; and now our guests will be wondering re than anything in the world . ' Won't you say you'll marry me ? ' Betty started , but before she could speak , Maclean continued Please drive me home . " owner of United Metals and your own boss . " Maclean's car came for her . go or not . Harry's absence made it difficult for her to go , but here was her harder for me to decide . ' For a few moments Betty was too stunned to reply . Then she stammered The dinner-party was a huge success . Alice Maclean was a wonderful hostess , rate her good-night , and whispered : " I hope you said " you y guests . ' Then , after a while , you may leave quite easily . ' Betty smiled in a bleak sort of way . " Your kindness only makes it all the For a while Betty rose and walked to the window . Maclean watched her in te spoke . " And do you love him ? ' You know my name , but you don't know that Alex Maclean is the millionaire Betty was a trifle undecided . " I-I think so . ' Betty's decision . something I want to say to you , something I've wanted to say to lence . Then he rose and went over beside her . noiled everything . You have been very kind to me , I like you very much . me . I should have told you of this , but I didn't little dumbfou She turned away and went softly . Maclean stood , a little dumbfounded . Betty paused . " I'm afraid I'm not in the mood for gaiety to " Ves I told you that once , but darling . I'd willingly become a Catholic if Maclean placed his hands on her shoulders . She turned away and wept softly . it is only religion that's against our marrying . I would willingly become aclean looked disappointed . " Please stay a little longer , dear , and meet Maclean looked disappointed . " Please stay a little longer , Maclean looked a little more hopefully at the girl . " Please do not try ig I want to say to you something I've wanted to say to you for a long Maclean placed his hands on her shoulders . " Mr dear . I want 523 : " But-but it's impossible , you're not a Catholic . ' " My dear , I want to tell you Maclean stood , a little dumbfounded . Maclean placed his hands on her shoulders . " Mr. dear I want to tell you but I didn't . ' You know my name , but you don't know that Alex Macles --- Page 496 --- 524 --- Page 497 --- Betty's decision . 525 --- Page 498 --- green-house in which the cactus , in all " shares and varieties , flourished . She with them . Cactuses , to my way of thinkin' , should be consigned to were a statesman . His indomitable will and unshaken determination would be with cabbage stamps and " other refuse from the kitchen garden . ' They are Mother Stanislaus ' liking for them . ' Only that she's ' Mother Stanislaus , bent . ' Not quite thirty-two , she looked older , for her whole-hearted preoccup Dealing with Matty , - said Mother Stanislaus , when he had left , " it ut as time passes she's getting worse and worse with the effects she produces his great quality pigheadedness , or , as you put it , " somewhat stubborn . " You gardener , whose objection to cactus growths was as strong and unyielding as n her duties had left a mark of seriousness on her face which helped her years usually came off victorious in her encounters with Matty Heffernan , the convent ion . Approaching seventy-eight years of age . " she was still hate and active . writ large in the pages of history . As he is only the convent gardener we call was noted for her power of accurately gauging the qualities and capacities of up out of pots and make a man feel he has the delirium traymins when he looks nind fully to her about all them castuses . For five years I've not run with them do not fully appreciate Matty's great quality , Mother Hilarion . You do not know him as long as I do . ' took the greatest pains with her favourite plants , and reported promptly to her the appearance of a new specimen above the mould . One day he reported the thing of an institution . He had Hilarion on a seat in front of the convent cemetery . each girl , under her care , and in guiding them along the lines of their natural In spite of his strong prejudice however Matts for Mother Stanislans's sake deformed mimpkin with a nose on it , covered with spiky whiskers , but unnatural breaks of plant life . They are started , deformed atrocities , that climb other Stanislans . ' Mother Stanislaus was a typical example of 3 vast genera . convent's most successful teachers . She was typical of the modern knows how ' His going to grow up . appearance of a fresh specimen to Mother Stanislans , as she sat with Moth The Convent Maurice v. Reidy Quite true , ' Mother Stanislaus , " said Mother Hilarion . advanced backwards or edged sideways , when one wished the animal to move straight ahead , is sweet reasonableness itself compared with Matty . If Matty Well , Mother Stanislaus , " answered Matty , " at the moment , ' his like at them . ' strong prejudices , and in his gardener , and as such , was some- younger days - a rather stormy " Matty is a good and faithful servant , " said Mother Hilarion , " but somewhat stubborn at times . I like him , nevertheless . " ion , you'surely do him an injustice . The most obstinate male that ever 050osed .000 # Mother Hilarion enjoyed nothing more than an occasional quiet chat with Matty Heffernan was the convent spirit in all that related to her professional duties as a teacher . She e diplomatic with him for the welfare of " them castuses " as he calls them . " What is it like , Matty ? " asked Mother Stanislans . Gardener OTHER HILARION had a University Degree and was one of the stubborn at times . I like him , nevertheless . ' appearance of a fresh specimen to Mother Stanislaus , and took a deep interest in the convent garden , particularly that section of career ! and rally to her about all them castuses . For five years I've put up with them by years in the convent , " complained Matty to Sister Ursula , " I'd open my so do I , said Mother Hilarion , " and as for his stubbornness . Mother knows how ' His going to grow up : "000 # " Will SPONS will his great quality pigheadedness , or , as you put it . ' some Download as PDFPrintable version up out of pots and make a man feel he has the delirium trayn career ! # 1907 1907 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 --- Page 499 --- Gardener . --- Page 500 --- non his reflections six different times . His afternoon " and to-morrow . First : probably felt relieved that the trial was over : but such a mind as his would ry about Jesus yet . Six different messengers or deputations were to break When the Cross would be erected and the priests see the title " Jesus of faking-up charges . ' This weakened him again . ' He knew Caesar , ' the mer Having thus sacrificed justice to expediency . Pilate retired , and for a time But his troubles were not to end even here ; he was not to get rid of his t to be changed . Then others would come demanding the breaking of the legs . engearance anywhere and on anyone , as the mood swaved him . and their children , and " Pilate thenceforward sought to release Him , " the mob soon revert back to opportunities he had lost for want of firmness ; he had been Vazareth . King of the Jews , " they would rush back to him in fury , demanding Pilate himself . They now met him with the challenge : " If thou release this instant with loud voices that He might be crucified " ( Luke , XXIII , 23 ) Province : " and Pilate had this day learned how resourceful they could be in beaten where he could have won ; and the thought would linger and be rant with unlimited power , caring for no man ; showing favour or breaking The chief priests and rulers had been in consultation while Jesus and Pilate special section of The Cross . device to brace him up . and now he must appear before her a dishonoured man . ere alone in the hall , and had fixed on a new plan of attack that would involve February . Gabbatha . " And it was the parasceve of the Pasch about circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . speaketh against Caesar " " John , XIX , "2 ) . " Next , Joseph of Arimathea begging for the dead Body ; and this would require down on the indement seat . in the place that is called Lithostrotus , and in " Then therefore he delivered Jesus to them to be crucified " ( John XIX ) . Pilate said to them : ' Shall I crucify your King ? " the wisdom of God . ' Caesar's dominion , but he saw the threat against himself . Pilate saw in this a menace to himself . They would accuse him to Caesar : the power of God and When the Jews told Pilate they would take the Blood of Jesus on themselves crucified . man then art not " Caesar's friend . For whoever maketh himself a king , from ' " Behold the Man . ' Christist . " Now when Pilate had heard these words , ' he brought Jesus forth and sat That finished Pilate . ... . He knew they were liars ; they did not acknowledge With ferocious tenacity of purpose they met him again with the cry : " Away resenting him as the supporter of a pretender to the throne of the Jewish The Preach with Him : Away with him : Orucifv Him . " 1 Cor. I. 25 . Archoonfraternity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own The chief priests answered : ' We have no king but Caesar ! ' humiliating . And how was he to face his wife ! She had interfered with sound XXVIII-Jesus delivered up to the Jews : Pilate's own end tired of the hesitating , temporarily Governor and now " they were Core-These two pages , though by no means intended exclusively for members of the None-These two pages , was his reflections # the former end to lough by no means intended exclusively for members of the are called ... . --- Page 501 --- names of deceased . Bridget Cooke , William McGrath , Elizabeth Hughes , Kathleen Donoghne , 529 529 --- Page 502 --- 53 . --- Page 503 --- the first of a strong arrangement the first time was written to the AINEST # THE SORDRAWARDS # 1940s- --- Page 504 --- Cardinal Manning and the Labour question , 53 . --- Page 505 --- 532 --- Page 506 --- Cardinal Manning and the Labour question --- Page 507 --- riendshire with John Degan , who alone in the town knew his vast history . For lovelv Irish college who presided over the tobacco kiosk in Little Shrews- Often , fine girls " Fall " for worthless , scamps . But you leave things to your to a football match when Jim. breached the subject which was playing havoc very morning at the kiosk for a market of cigarettes . It was the only way to complexion . but she resorted " free speech " on the part of strangers . The Irish with his mind . You can't blame her , if she is . A woman wants some security before she ind sturdy , and , although he allowed his hair to grow wild and unruly , he was it used to be . " conor J. Whelan uncle . " I'll fix it for you . " Will you ? ' Jim's tone was easier : and then he caught his friend's sleeve . H'm ! Love is a funny thing . It never works according to t a venture into the great Unknown She certainly is . " to a proper girl . ' Now , he hadn't been living long in New Cross , but he had formed a imidity intensified where women were concerned . gain a brief conversation with the girl who had captured his heart . ads in that area used to call her their " dark Rosaleen . " Jim" was short # Ireland is sometimes referred to as " the lovely Kathleen I'm was exceedingly modest . One Saturday afternoon , they were on their war But wait - what are you going to do ? and gained much more than he Maybe . I don't know . ' What about ? " Perhaps she is waiting for a fellow who is in regular employment ? " Perfect in every war : looks an ' manners , an ' an everything ? ' ' I agree with you entirely . ' Oh I just tell her a little story . ' Undoubtedly ! " Unknown binds herself for life . ... Now , look here , my son , are you all that keen ni Houlihan , ' or ' dark Rosaleen ' Mary Meehan ? ' 1907 1907 1957 1959 # She is a proper girl ! " I'm just crazy about her " admitted Jim. with a flush . Well-you're not exactly perfect . Jim. You have a gamma leg for one had bargained for John surveyed his friend with a grim . Rather a nice girl , isn't she ? " inquired Jim , naivelv . Telling how Jim Cochrane made THERE was no doubt about it : Jim Cochrane was genuinely fond of the 190009999000 00000000 bury Square . She was a dark , little person , with a strawberry-and-cream Then there must be something else ? " That shouldn't make any difference Why do then call Mary Meehan ' dark Rosaleen ' ? " The Great In spite of the fact that he was a conscientious non-smoker , . Ji " True , true ... . And you think that's why she won't have anything to thing , and your own mother couldn't deny that your waistline is broader to do with me ? " ' H'm ! ... . ' Is there anything wrong with me ? " In spite of the fact that he was a conscientious non-smoker . Jim would call i Houlihan , ' or ' dark Rosaleen ' remines rererr and sturdy , and , although he allowed his hair to grow will Don't be an ass ! " laughed John . thing . and your own mother couldn't deny that you " I see . ' ... Rather a nice girl , isn't she ? " True , true . to with me ? " inquired Jim. namely . Jim was exceedingly modest . One Saturday afternoon , they laughed John . " Don't be an a --- Page 508 --- talked up the long , winding drive which led to a large , imposing mansion , set in work : honest , painstaking and all that . Of course , I've had a run of bad luck Ion know how things are . Anyhow , my friend , John Degan , was here last not bragging . I only want you to realise that I'm an accomplished man at my you in a transfer fee ! The public memory is short-lived . A deliberate foul put I'll be a miner to a Chinese Mandarin . if he'll now me a decent wage . " so John gave . Jim the address of the Retreat House . Jim made his applica- It was Saturday morning and Jim's heart literally sank into his shoes as he particular job . I was what they called a craftsman . " failure , without funds . I want no woman's pity ... . If I could only get You'll remember him ? ddress , I'll apply for the job . ' They can only turn me down . " ob ! It was asking for trouble . Still , no one could ever say that Jim Cochrane rad funked an unpleasant situation . rooded grounds . What fearful cheek ! A Protestant applying for a Catholic home , where it's possible for one's , soul and body to recuperate . " a trainer because I wasn't a qualified masseur and bone-setter . " Honestly . I don't know , but doesn't it stand to reason ? ' minded manner . And you think that is essential ? " signed Jim. his excitement evaporating . Good ! Good ! Splendid ! ' ackers for Catholic schools , and , naturally , we'll want Catholic carpenters for As clear as mud-but , go on . ' Ass ! Listen ! we have Catholic Managers for Catholic Schools . Catholic On what , John ? " Yes , sir , I've known men to say that for headwork I hadn't an equal . job ... . The trouble is , nobody wants any old football cracks . I failed as " It's not reasonable to stand being out of work . " If you'll Catholic carpentry . ' " I'll tackle anything . I can saw wood with anybody . ' At manual class modation for a hundred men . I heard they were wanting a carpenter- Yes , I think I remember Mr. Degan . " " Wash that out . John . What I was nothing to do with what I am now - and , in due course , received a reply asking him to call upon the Father you out of the game and Gimme the address . I'll write to-night . " football " fans " throughout the country . 25,000 , wasn't it , they once nail for At your service , sir . ' Director . can a fully-qualified let me see - er who was it left the other week ? Ah ! The Father-Director was a kindly , grey-haired , old priest , with an absent- Yes , but don't you understand ! this House is supervised by Catholic THE GREAT UNKNOWN McDermott , the joiner - Are you a good joiner ? " Well air though I say it myself , there were few could beat me at my ' H'm ! " The priest looked over his steel-rimmed spectacles . ' Well while I was there - it's a huge place in its own grounds , with accom I was at school , old ' Sawdust ' used to bat me on the head with a mal " Well it isn't so many years ago that you were almost worshiped by Perhaps I should explain that an enclosed retreat is a kind of holiday- Not so fast ! What do you know about carpentry ? " when I was at school . old " Bawdust " used to bat me on the he because I was so different from anybody else . ' You are Mr. James Cochrane ? " Now when I was on retreat last week-end , " murmured John , the priests ! " 535 . " And are " Well , sir , though I say it myself , " there were for the other thoughtfully . --- Page 509 --- 536 --- Page 510 --- THE GREAT UNKNOWN --- Page 511 --- but it didn't embitter the splendid character of our old hero . He has the same Square , and he asked for the usual market of cigarettes , which he never smoked . And why didn't you tell me that you were the famous footballer ? " she cheers . Everyone seemed to remember Jimmy Cochrane , the old centre-forward " I'm I got a job as coach to a Catholic Young Men's Club " stammered Good luck , Jim. God bless you . " suny , smiling disposition . ' Now then-he's down on his heck ; ' out of our new volume . You're you're joking . Miss Meehan ! " gulped Cochrane . On the following Saturday . Jim appeared at the kiosk in Little Shrewsburg got to learn-about religion . " Where have you been all week . Mr. Cochrane ? " she asked I appeal to run all to help him find one . ' becial manner our staunch and loyal Promoters whose generous support and Jim stared : ' Oh ! That's all over and done with , Miss Meehan . By the nest and cleanest players who ever appeared upon a football-field " I was never more serious in my life . Jim. " demanded . immediately , there was a response . There fell a dead silence . And Jim knew by the look in her eye that she meant what she said . # Intergovernmental Brother Cooney turned to Jim with a smile . Gentlemen ! " most unfortunately . Jimmy , at the weak of his form was Oh ! ' Fine . Miss Meehan . ' It made me think . ' I reckon there as though they were blood-brothers . " for Derryvale Stars . For a moment there was a stuffed silence ; and then the room is naintained its position as The Popular Catholic Magazine . ' We take this occasion I got a letter from my uncle during the week . He asked me if I knew you . maliciously fouled . I saw the match ! That foul wrecked his whole career And he didn't half praise " you . " way , er who told you ? ' Phew ! Jim whistled his astonishment . And-and who's your uncle ? ' But Mary Meehan was somehow different . " Her eyes shame . " I can give him a job , ' Brother , and happy to . " Volume . Next month we shall enter upon our Twenty-eighth Year . It is a source But Jim , with his chin on his chest , was , robbing away like a child . His name is Brother Cooney ! " Well , how did you like your first experience of a Retreat . Mr. Cochrane ? " " I'd like to help you , if I may " she , spoke , softly . Brother Cooney raised his hand . Jim Cochrane , waiting to leave quietly with the crowd , was seen by Brother It's over in Henshaw . Can only get home week-ends " ' I have the measure to introduce to you-little Jimmy Cochrane , one of the looney , who dragged him forth into the limelight Gentlemen . " he cried , aloud , " one moment , " please . " THE CROSS s over in Henshaw . Can only get home week-ends . ' 538 . broke loose in the refactory . Stranger laughed and chattered with Stranger I appeal to you all to help him find one : " ippreciation have done so much to secure the success of THE CROSS . onev , who dragged him forth into the limelight one moment , ' please . ' resent issue of THE CROSS marks the completion of our Twen mall gratification to know that during the past year . THE tion have done so much to secure the success of THE CROS Gentlemen . " he cried , aloud , moment there was a stunned silence : and then the room rang with " The present issue of THE CROSS marks the completion of our Twenty-seventh hank with much warmth the host of Subscribers and Readers , a uled . I saw the match ! That foul wrecked his wh --- Page 512 --- 0 0 --- Page 513 --- St. Thomas Aquinas . Thus the charity of Christ urgeth all . Man is here to hadv as the Temple of the Holy Ghost ? ' Share , when others are in need , said Bodily labour , which can be for the good of man's soul and body " is in their peace in Paradise . The object of the Guilds was to preserve the peace of But St. Joseph did it to the glory of God and for love of the family in Christ : instances changed into an instrument of conversion : for from the factory dead Christ and right and liberty . There was no " working-class " as such : no conflict disgraceful housing conditions . " Even holy days can only be kept with is a continual war and struggle between these two , but the spirit must triumph , a shack of the sickle or his brains a blow of the hammer . That is why Popes Christ ordained : orphan children were tended : " the dead were hurried with under the Communist does it for the greater glory of the U.S.R. and for a golden The Guilds in the Middle Ages joined employers and employed in the common serve God and love his neighbour : neither his his income is fixed . The reign of tractors and tanks - and if he doesn't , his head is only deemed worth the leaders of business abandoning the true path , it was easy for the working- Passionist Missions and Retreats respect and Masses and prayers were said for their souls , and drives sing for many employers treated their workmen as more tools , without any concern for inficulty , and the worker has " to obtain his daily bread in any way he can : spiritual and the material enter into his daily life , and , as St. Paul showed , there natter goes out improved , whereas men " there are corrupted and degraded ? The Pope refers to the horrors of factory life for young people and to the could he when he leaves out the soul ! How could he when he threats not the found many imitators of their immunity because of their apparent success their No politician or Socialist of modern times has battered the Guild system . How class also to fall at times into the same abyss : all the more so , because very scruples of others and the crushing of more conscientious competitors . With freedom of the workers against the inroads of every insane " ism. from the age of the Catacombs to the coming of Communism have defend May and June , 1936-supplementary list . wellare of their souls , indeed without the slightest thought of spiritual things " Our Lady's Mount , Harold's Cross Nurses , Children's Hospital . Cannash . On . ' Dublin St. Joseph used his hammer and saw : the Communist uses hammer and saw . nd of the Faith . Thus the sick and the impoverished were provided for , as etween Capitalism and Labour such as post-Reformation Europe has witnessed 000000000000 00000000 Downpatrick . Co. Down Children , Foxrock . " Co. " Dublin extravagant display of wealth , their decision of what they called the basels THE CROSS Glassdrummond . Co. Down E. de M. H. Faith movement . Clyde Road , Dublin Inmates , Little Sisters of the Poor , Glasgow St. Margaret's Chuvant Whitehouse , Loan , Edinburgh FF. Herman and Hilary . Convent of Mercy , Strabane . Co. Tyrone Sacred Heart Convent . Mt. Anville , Dundrum Cullvhanna . On . Armagh FF. Frederick . Tonatius & Paschal . 54 . at , Drumalis , Larne , Co. Antrim do . do : and Isidore . Do . do . do . F. Daniel and Isidore . do . and of the Faith . Thus the sick and the impoverished war the welfare of their souls , indeed without the slightest thought of a do . do : Ligoniel , Belfast Do . --- Page 514 --- 540 --- Page 515 --- receives them " with respect , with kindness , with honour , and with welcome : modern tunnel was there to save them the labour and anxiety of that hazardous silgrims , they go from one to other of the seven privileged altars before they he rest of his party is being welcomed in Assisi by the General of the Order of perform the pilgrimage according to the regulation of the Church . " While weary traveller and demanding no toll for the harbourage offered there . No bey are shown strange sights in camels , leopards and two lions . At Bolog Duomo , where lie the bodies of eleven Holy Innocents , and in which is the tomb roceed until they reach the Church of San Pietro in Vaticano , where , like true demand for custom , they arrive at length at Bellinzona in the Picino Valley . evinces a keen interest in their story , and before leaving them he ' lovely outside the town they are met by eight coaches , with six horses to every coach , of Cardinal Borromeo , so soon to be canonized in Rome . The spectacle of Father . It is in the Quirinal Palace that this takes place , and there Paul V Their entry into Rome is a triumphant one . Peter Lombard , exiled Arch- Popes . That it will be only a temporary one is his firm expectation , and already Minors . O'Neill presses on to Montefalco to generate the body of St. Clare known the adventurous tread of Hannibal's army and the penitent footsteps doubly so for Hugh O'Neill and his travel-stained little band ! and himself destined later to ascend the Papal throne . Loreto , with its Holy holy foot . " For an hour they talk together , chiefly of " Ireland and her many to them a Palace in Borgo Vecchio and thither they'repair to rest a little . limb and descent . They console themselves with the assurance of their guides city of learning . O'Neill is received by Cardinal Barberini , Legate of the Pope , fravelling through a storm of rain and lightning , they reach Parma , where restoms upon them the Apostolic benediction . Gratetully they express their ringe , who after many adventures has found a new home in the city of the in Sunday , April the twenty-eighth , they reach Castelnuovo , whence they can we stood at the principal cross-roads of Ireland . With doors ever open to the whiteness of the eternal Alpine shows . knowing themselves at his feet , they " kiss with humility and reverence his up to the Hospice of St. Gothard-Alpine counterpart of those bruidbeans Now may they joyfully contrast the smiling plains of Italy with the dazzling have even put from them the fatigue of their journey . " The Pope has assigned and for which he has fought so valiantly . that " the worst and hardest portion of the mountain is only three leagues preciation of his kindness to them , and in departing carry away with them self-examination . ' nundreds of men walking through the streets on God Friday , scourging their the King of Spain . They note specially the Cathedral of Santa Maria del ng , " and , passing through the Gate of Hell with no worse misfortune than a ills . " of their own fight and journey , and of their future plans . The Holy Father wolves until the streets are red with gone , moves them much " to charity and Ipwards and onwards they go through those rough glacial regions that had of Henry the Emperor . Strong even with sighs yoked to them draw them Easter they spend in Milan as guests of the Count de Tuentes , representative he impression of a good and kindly father . shop of Armagh , is at the Mulvian Bridge to welcome them , and two miles e is busy with plans for a triumphant return to the land that has borne him , to Rome with Hugh O'Neill . In Rome , then , we leave him for the present-Hugh O'Neill , the exiled The climax of their pilgrimage now approaches the audience with the Holy use , has a special attraction for them , and they stop there for a day to remain blocking the deep , destructive torrent . ' reat labour that the animal is hauled up alone . But the money " decided to sent by the Cardinals of Rome . Through the principal streets of the city they the beliefries and walls of Rome - a welcome sight for any weary pilgrim , but see the beliefries and walls of Rome - a welcome sight for any wear 541 . main blocking the deep destructive toirent . " rough glacial regions that of the King of Spain . They note specially the Cathedral of nce stood at the principal cross-roads of Ireland . With doors e long , " and , passing through the Gate of Hell with no worse in House , has a special attraction for them , and they stop the --- Page 516 --- April , May , June , 1937 sisters of the Cross and Passion , Larne , Co. " Antrim Finglas , Co. Dublin The Convent , Baldoyle , Co. Dublin Ballyshannon , Co. Donegal fastlecomer . Co. Kilkenny jisters of the Sacred Heart . Sean Ross Abbev. Roscrea Convent of Marie Reparatrice , Cork (E. de M. ) Passionist Missions and Retreats Valleymount , Co. Wicklow Tubbercurry , " Do . Sligo Rostrevor , Co. Down Oakley , Fife , Scotland Ballymore-Eustace , Co. 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Daniel and --- Page 517 --- Maggie's simple . delicious breakfast of measure quite happily , but that was triffing things ; digging a garden , going wished to do . Usually , she rose at six keeping at Quain single-handed , and known nothing of the culture of flowers . found herself tapping a foot to the perfect mechanism . She had a passion society girl , ' she would have looked upon this as boring in the extreme ; there was the garden . Diana had her' quaint savings , acted like a ' daily ner , her unfailing good temper , and rest , and then back again to Quain , for and cycled six miles " to the sea for a hot rolls and coffee . After breakfast , Samuel Halfpenny , who had guaran- errands to Darleigh . ' reading a good she confided in her soft Irish voice . who had executed the " Sleep-love- house . To Diana's great surprise , " she but she was a very willing pupil of old edged , and Diana found it was she make up these people's lives . Of what dip . It was a price well worth paying evenings the alluring , seductive music cotton frocks and sandals and a pink " from her old life . She smiled often to nothing all day , there were not enough that taught me to do the lettering . where the elite of society , beautifully - oak table was a " doyley . " and inserted Irish lace at the big fair of Meelidown . " hours for her ' to accomplish all she that lifted the first prize for hand-made Maggie had a great wireless set in her of sheep white sands all to " oneself . A content doing the most ordinary , teed , and kept his word , that he would now , though she seemed to be doing " of famous dance bands filled the quiet for hand-made lace , which she crocheted hillock looking at the sky . Why did After lunch " there would be a walk across small . ' trifling happenings that went to before , living the life of a modern and believe me , Miss , she was the girl skill . ' When on earth you find the time Stainsforth scandal , she knew nothing , summer , the weather had been perfect : all . It had lost its power to call her to have the sea and a couple of miles . herself when she opened the Pantegg ind . The very dish-cloths were lace- the word " Diana . " It was Maggie's sun-bonnet , and work in the garden or book , and sometimes just sitting on a was going on in London about the yet there was never any hitch in the these things make her happy ? care of the whole garden by herself . A few days later she did not know drew the plan up in my own head , " her ; her friendly yet respectful man- in skilful lettering on the border was happiness in life . Molly Deneher at home was the one larn her " in three months to take it was something new to go about in Times , of a morning , and read the ircles under the arc lights , talking nanities one to another . I think it is lovely , " encouraged tonic . She tackled the entire house- kitchen , and often in the long winter to do it , I cannot guess . ' down at lunch . At her place on the She was finding peace and a great whether to laugh or cry when she sat tressed and perfumed , " revolved in this secluded paradise . ' That first Diana , " and a great tribute to your The Problem Page New Serial Story . way of saying , " Thank you ! " sleep " border on the pillow-cases . Diana had cut herself off completely AD Maggie Kennedy been in a had never known anyone quite like laze , just as the mood took her . Months Common had taught her that she must book " she would have been adjust her values of what went to make and served on to every article she could YEAR had gone by and still Diana . and cared less . A year in Goose What , after all , was happiness ? And what's more , Miss , dear , I termed a " character . " Diana upstairs . had no regrets about coming to CHAPTER IV . " " Whatever thy right hand . the first was thy right hand . FRANCES MacBRIDE --- Page 518 --- 544 . --- Page 519 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 520 --- my housekeeper's baking day , and you might as well save your breath . In used to send me ; why , I never had the first place , you want a woman of occur to me before ? " The very person ! long journalistic experience for the job . honestly . briefly and tactfully , and who sailed this morning from Southampton . Seriously , " I hope you find a sound not a girl , who , because she managed even " consider a job like that , you presently . Maggie brought in the tea has that indefinable something which of the Daily Review . I hereby appoint Common . and the thought of tea in hearing some gossip . What a jewel believe it , but few people can be found off the griddle , and I'll just wet the for America . Received an offer from day , and all night too . if I want her- humorous , who can express her opinions Hard luck , Charles . Cheer up , going to happen if one doesn't turn up take you to tea , just for the chance of remember how often in the week I'd Now I come to think of it , the captions a New York maner which she accepted . ' swallowed it . Next he learned his supposed indisposition . I'm nearly at thought he had been sung by a wasn . the best pictures of all of the people with the items of society gossip you They were so witty and brief , the same you wrote for them were always used . Then he slowly lowered the morsel . enables her to visualize the writer of put it in his mouth , and deliberately made in an old-fashioned brown pot . von't you , Charles ? This is ' Maggie who matter , and just through von ! in my life . Why on earth didn't this long hours . and a great deal of routine you'll soon find someone to fill her in mid-air . For a moment , Diana almost killed you to-day ! Come , ny wits end , and I can't think what's Writing ability , common sense , free all why , it is a heaven-sent chance . I Both sound good . Maggie and the to correct or touch up one , for you They went into the sunny arbour , where interest than from a desire for know - THEV stopped at Quain . Massie ledge . They were drawing near Goose excellent scene , thick with fresh butter . No . " Gloom settled on Mr. Charles for a day or two owing to Miss Bland's persuading her to come back and get Arrowsmith's pleasant features . " She you from this moment , at a salary to hope of making her see sense , and seemed to have that knack of saying to do the job successfully . It entails Diana , I was never more serious shoes just as well . No one on the folded arms on the table , and surveyed put her head round the door and smith , if you think for one moment I'd he job . I'm offering . ' must taste her griddle scones . ' asked Diana . more to show polite A person who writes well , with cold and not worth drinking . ' be contracted later . You commence He stopped , with a piece of Maggie's a letter . " There you have my ideal Diana with determined " even Diana ston acting the fool , and take the arbour was very alluring . Isn't this just like old times , work with reference books . " you were to me then . I used to get Yes . We've had to close the page work on Monday morning at nine , new Editness of the " Problem Page ' I'm glad , for the scones are this minute At any rate , you'll stay to tea ... do get on with that tea . It will be the right thing . Why I " Diana ? " said " Charles . " Do you Problem Page Editness . a hole , doesn't it ? " Afraid not . ' You would hardly " Two cups . Maggie . I have a visitor . " staff you could try ? ' " Charles , will you be serious ? and two kinds of sense , common and person soon . for it puts you rather in What a bill ! " laughed Diana . You , Diana Stainsforth , are the Now , Took here . Charles Arrow- on with her job . " scones . ' I'll be delighted , Diana . ' What are the qualifications ? " called : " Is that you , Miss Diana ? " You saw her ? It's all right ? " sharp . ' tea . ' soon . ' THE CROSS . 546 --- Page 521 --- THE PROBLEM PAGE --- Page 522 --- SS. John and Paul . Rome ! on April 30th. large and enthusiastic audience testified to the months of February and March , and a reverently impressive performance imparts . Professor Vincent Edward Gardia . an gave a half-hour recital of Passion Music . formances for children were given during cluded a very successful season . Seventeen presence of a distinguished gathering , which Passionist Congregation , which will open at alike , have felt the spiritual uplift that a nica's Veil . " nationally acknowledged to be archaeological museum has been inaugurated spiritual director of Blessed Gemma Galgani . eminent archaeologist , who was also the America's best Passion Play , has just con- Dubois ) : Hodie Macum Eris ( Dubois ) ; wherein these precious remains are exhibited the hearts of nearly a million people from SS. John and Paul . " hidden beneath the many took place on November 29th in the panish people . so that the Superiors of the deep spirituality and because of its poignant Ferusalem ( Gallia ) "Gounod ) : " Peter " in attached to St. Paul's Church . Mount Argus . which was relayed from the church . Under Fr. General expresses the hope that the human appeal , " " Veronica's Veil " has won adult performances and six matinee per- all walks of life . ' Bishops and priests as the thirty-fourth General Chapter of the isin their Passionist brethren at the General civil war in Spain will be over by that time . Prof. Gardia delivered an appropriate and well as unity , Catholics and non-0atholics . In 1887 . Rev. Fr. Germano. C.P. the discovered the ancient home of the martyrs . 25th. 1936 . Most Rev. Fr. Titus. C.P. . and other noted ecclesiastics and lady . three Spanish Provinces will be enabled to included H.E. Cardinal Oaccia Dominiconi . es and Pierre's foundations of the present Basilica . Further United States . to the best advantage . The opening cere- treasure , with many early Christian remains the direction of Miss Nanette Lewis , organist . inspiring address suitable to the occasion . Now in its twenty-third season . " Verm- Passionist Church Choir Broadcast . Kierkels . C.P. Anostolic Delegate to India . H.E. Cardinal Tumasoni Biondi , Prefect of the programme included : Peter Dimitte General of the Passionists , has convicted its unwaning popularity . Because of its of great interest . " Through the efforts of and that peace will be restored to the excavations revealed a rich archaeological Miss Cecilv Kennv. Mr. Hubert Valentine By a circular letter , dated December Propaganda : His Excellency Mr. Leo P. and Mr. Martin McDonald . On Tuesday . March 23rd. the choir Manus Tias ( Dubois ) . The soloists were General Chapter Convoked . A New Museum . America's Passion Play . Italy . chapter . Rev. Mr. Hermano , O.P. , --- Page 523 --- been earned by a penitent had he performed which quickly fade . A beautiful bouquet of temporal punishment which would have recent years in opposition to the less useful degree . and therefore a dispensation would method of showing sympathy has arisen in for the dead . A spiritual bouquet penetrates but more expensive one of buying flowers . may alleviate the bereavement of the living . the strict canonical menace of the early virtue of the power of binding and loosing . narrying ? I am related in the following or days means the remission of that amount a cloud heavy with rain . breaks against God's gences : ( a ) to be a Catholic in good stand- indulgence of a number of years or months meant by an indulgence of so many years ing : ( b ) to have the intention of gaining whole or in part , of the temporal punishment Are there restrictions barring cousins from church for an equal length of time . but it can do nothing towards securing peace daughter . Her father is my mother's brother . beyond the world of sense and , rising like due to forgiven sin , which the Church , by conditions are fulfilled . The following are purgatorial fires . and so many days ? ( 2 ) When and how are restricted to the third degree , or second the general conditions for gaining indul- and good works . usually inclusive of Masses . should explain all the circumstances . cousins . " You are related in the second which friends who have faith as well as A spiritual bouquet is a gift of prayers ( d ) to be in the state of grace , at least when indulgences gained ? " " A.J.D. " ( Dublin ) . manner . " The girl is my father's sister's in a magazine intended for general circula- tion . The matter is one in which you should Personal reply . and to the dead by way of suffrage . An mercy seat to fall like a refreshing shower of be guided by your confessor , to whom you as suffrage for the soul of a deceased . This In what degree am I related . and is a dispensa- the last work is performed . forbidden degree . grants to the living by way of absolution . divine refreshment on the soul fasting in Commonsense should have told you that ( I ) What is an indulgence , and what is ouquet is ? " " Reader " ( Co. Kildare ) . indulgences . them ; ( c ) to perform the works enjoined ; ( 2 ) Indulgences are gained when the your query was unsuitable for publication be necessary . " I ) An indulgence is the remission , in natural sentiment tend to be renewed relatives World you please explain what a spiritual spiritual Bouquet . tion necessary for marriage between us ? " Weekly-Communicant " ( Co. Heath ) Anxious " ( Co. Cork ) . treaders' queries . The impediment of blood relationship is extiguous . knowledge . " - Ps. cxviii . 66 . "Ps. oxviii , 66 . Efficiency to our swels to cut knowledge . ' --- Page 524 --- stone house . Its walls were partially covered with creepers , and the sun glinted From the back of the farm kitchen a woman in a pink sun-bonnet appeared . Certainly . Certainly , me dear , come in . Down Gip , " as the dog rose girls found themselves before an old iron gateway . Inside was a grass plot ' But it's absolutely entrancing , and look , to crown it all , that lovely Running lightly down the hill and skirtime the grove at the bottom . the two door of the thatched house . A tawny sheep dog lying asleep in the porch , across the deep mullioned windows . A heavy nail-studded oak door guarded the entrance . Marjorie willingly agreed . It was all so peaceful and quiet , there was no one at the bend of the road . Let us go there and ask for some milk , and make the girls . looks a kind old thing , and is sure to be able to tell us about the house ' But how kind - we never meant to put you to all this trouble , " murmured came out and ordered us off ! I should expire on " the spot . " They both laughed . we been wondering whether von could let us have a glass of milk ? " plore it . but somehow it looks rather forbidding . ' " Good afternoon " ventured Marjorie tentatively . " " It's - er-very hot covery that changed their lives . grove of Oaks ran down nearly to the edge of the stream , while far away on the so fascinating ? " and reconnoitre . ' Doris gazed fascinated . Oh , no , " said Marjorie , " I really daren't . Suppose some ancient The pink sun-bonnet disappeared into the back regions ran down beneath them . ' its banks fringed with delicate pale green ferns . ' I Well , anyhow we must find out something about it . There is a farm just What a perfect old house ! " explained Marjorie , ' A brilliant idea . " agreed Doris : and in a few moments they were at the the milk . ' " This is luck . " whispered ' Marjorie . " The milk will be refreshing , and house beyond the grove . Oh , Marjorie , let's leave the car here , and Frances Berington THE little car climbed panting to the top of the hill . " In a few moments their hostess was back with a tray on which was a yellow discreet enquiries . ' ordered by a bright flower bed . and in the background stood a venerable war Doris pulled up , and gazed at the scene before her . A deep tree clad valley Marjorie made a holiday dis- Can't we go and ring the bell and ask the way ? " how I should love to Awakening 0000 00000000 # girl , clutching her companion's arm . ' Doris , did you ever see anything How Doris Grey and her friend p , blinked his eyes and resumed his slumbers as the girls approached . The Real . and stretched himself . " Sir down an rest an welcome , an ' I'll go an " fetch " Oh , but how glorious ! " explained one of the occupants , a tall , fair jug full of golden creamy milk , and a dish of Cornish "cake horizon the silvery blue of the Atlantic shimmered in the s Oh , but how glorious ! " explained one of the occupi ar would be all right , as they would only be absent a few minutes . --- Page 525 --- and that the Mount of Calvary was only a with the Story of the Agonv . " Then , from winding route of the procession from Pilate's chapters on the other sights that Jesus saw Church of the Holy Sepulchre . " Here , beside scope of our vision . and for these few days . palace to Calvary was just about 500 yards . complete view of Jerusalem and its environs . impetus to deeper knowledge of the wonderful which Jesus saw from the Cross . Three many will be surprised to learn that the mysteries of His suffering . Calvarv fills the chambers are devoted to " The Passers by " tion . A Liturgical service , a piece of music . places , the author passes on to the people scene upon which the author so often looked . quence is that we are in the mood for medita- he Crucifixion and Calvary itself . " I am sure little hill about 16 feet high . " There follows surmounted by a cross , and this cross marked " His loved ones . " " His Enemies . " and the the great dome was a small stone cumbla . history of the Passion is continued with the accounts of Simon of Cyrene , Mary , Mary at least , our lives are permeated with the What tests saw from the cross . Supper . Next comes the Mount of Olives . published in French some years ago . This ful book . entirely original in its conception living in the Holy Land , had his own favourite treated to a beautiful description of the last once occupied by the Face of Jesus as " He House , which He loved - The Cenacle , where within a few inches " the level and place " is the first English translation . It is a wonder- memory of the Cross . " The natural conse- The order of events is not chronological . Magdalen , Peter , Pilate . ' Herod . The San- a new book on the Passion which He had went . The Temple , His Father's sive ceremonies of Holy Week . ' is always an His Passion had begun , and here we are It was on the terrace above the atrium of the from the Cross Sion , the City of David , over hung dying on the Cross . Therefore the be ended , but the reading of this book will be and intensify our devotion . Unfortunately . and manner of treatment . The author , whilst first chapter in the book . Here is described but as they would have appeared to Christ a grand epilogue to the Holy Season that is our reflections , will be used to expand them What Jesus Sam from the Cross was first The Observation Post " is the title of the when this notice is printed . Holy Week will as He reviewed them in His last moments was the very same as that upon which Jesus Passion and Death dramatised in the impres - a sermon or a book that is in harmony with embrace in one comprehensive glance , a saw from his " Observation Post " of the Cross . with " The Tomb " and Epilogue . The annual commemoration of Our Lord's observation post " from which he could don : Burns . Oates & Washbourne . 232 hedrim and Judas . Lastly comes the end , pages . Price 7s. 6d . By Rev. H. D. Settillanges . O.P. Lon- Book . over . --- Page 526 --- As round about and round about , is delighted with the serial story in The Cross , hush of rest steals gently over the world . choice . The essays are a credit to the young ByENE " is most welcome to our corner . She The evenings in April are so full of frail at the hour when twilight descends and the ford , in Mayo of the brown boglands and the PRIL , winsome April. tender and deli- skipping in , happy and full of life . KATHLEEN and is enjoying it every month . Kathleen's alluring display in the gardens at eventide , writers possess ! And how tenderly they Springside . From the Mercy Convent , Swin- writers , and reflect glory on their teachers . The mother-birds are full of maternal cares , mantle's verdant folds we welcome with joy . cately fair , carrying sweet and beautiful one is glad to be alive , feasting on the beauty and tenderness the heart revoices . and surprises for mankind hidden in her playful and as pleasant as the breezes of the month . It is bulging out on all sides with What a fine knowledge of the saints the soms of Spring , and " on the saints of their any of their little missiles . " They are as narcissi , mystic and fragrant , makes an the splendid essays and joyful letters of my religion . Four little girls from Arklow come enormous roll of essays written on the blos- ' Welcome April . welcome April . " The pale MY POST BAG . young friends . ' There is not a sad note in express their love for them , and for our holy while the little nestlings in the trees chirp : I smell enhancement in the air , beauties of God's glorious world . The new green world is coming out . ' composition is a fine one . I hope she will My post bag is filled to overflowing this " Everywhere , O everywhere , loveliest wild flowers in Ireland , comes an not reached you , Angela CAREW. I am write frequently . I regret your badge has 1961 62minton --- Page 527 --- Mary has a knack of saying pleasant things , induce many of his companions to come along , lovely things of God . A charming letter has her successes , and are happy that such good having at present . All the " wee , ' fat buds all the year before us and the summer holidays The essays sent by the Brigidine Convent a keen appreciation of Nature and all the and gives a good description of the holy easy on St. Peter is thoughtfully written . hope she may find time to send an essay in my mind of " Spring make me wish to fly ing ourrants , the light sun and the soft rain- is very good , and I hope he will try again . from green-mossv banks . The pictures I see in our midst , and we welcome her with iov . most happy to welcome them to our corner . Send on the names of those who wish to join . Foreign Missions . Perhaps , our dear Lord now and again . In the course of her letter , keen from the fifth , and the heather burning would call him to be one of his labourers in Catholic Truth Competition . Belfast , and also truly delightful . I enjoy Mary's letters , and Ursuline Convent , Thurles . " Francis will be fortune has come to a member of our Guild . Labour's sound . ' the primroses shyly Deeping of April even in those chilly days we are Please see the Rules . Kathleen Smyth's Glasgow . Mary Muldoon , is longing to be winds of the young year blow in fresh and Parma , sends one of her usual breezy letters . ions of April are fresh and original . showing bursting , the lambs finishing about " as to the of the daffodils , the dusky millers , the flower- pupils are a delight to read . Their descrip- reward one day for his sacrifices for the CORDIGAN writes once more . His composition and of expressing herself in a way that is and sees that they come to the forefront . in the E.S.B. " Better Light . Better sight " a seat at our fireside , and we trust " he will Little James will surely meet with a great competition . We all congratulate Joan on fields afar . After a year's absence . Brennan St. Gabriel keeps a watch over all his children . LOCARTRY carried off the First Prize in the Mary writes : " I can picture the beauties arrived from the Third Year pupils of the war to the Never . Never Land , where the goes merrily on all night ... Francis , think Homas HENRY of Navan has already found on the horizon . " Another new-comer from Apostle . Our little Scots " Jessie , Mary capturing all before them lately . John 1961 62.000 --- Page 528 --- 56 . --- Page 529 --- of the hotel . The air was heavy with the scent of pink and roses and the She is now a fervent Catholic , and that morning had assisted with Mrs. Digby faller is a power-house for the good of souls and for the world at larma . we their salvation to the contemplative Orders of the Catholic Church . ' I heard her asking the time of Mass at their church last Sunday . ' Shall we ask over country and never being able to wander in those lanes . I can understand aints . and the most cheerful happy people in the world , ' itself-they way . That is their work , a work so great , and so important , ' Well it has been a wonderful day . Doris . " said Marionie . " what with had beside it all the philanthropies of the world face into insignificance . Never in the chawel that there is hidden away there something very wonderful . I Soon they were deep in the story of the afternoon's wanderings . alley and that dear old woman , and that fascinating convent . ' a summer's evening , and again the birds sang , roses scented the air , and the think that nice Mrs. Digby who is staving in the hotel is a Roman Catholic as seeing anybody except an occasional relation , and living in the midst of that changed Doris Grey into radiant Sister Mary Veronica of the Sacred near- s something you do not understand . That quit chapel hidden away in the leaf's know more about the lives of those nuns . A feeling came over me as we knew pinning through the scented dusk towards the seaside town where they were Atlantic splashed in foamy waves on the rocks far down beneath the garden . lime tree . ' a beautiful ceremony in the peaceful convent chapel in the valley , which had and good works performed daily by all members of the Congregation of the Cross and Passion . one of the attractions I have in this part of the world . I love the nuns , too , beauty and usefulness of those nuns' lives . " four years later , Mrs. Digby and Marjorie again sat in the hotel garden on as they came up . you have been doing this glorious day . " to things , " she finished up , rather namely . The two girls approached the pleasant-faced , white-haired woman who smiled her about the convent ? Atlantic broke on the cliffs , but much had changed in Marjorie Wilmot's life . I new aspect of life before me . " I think I understand now something of Thank you dear Mrs. Digby . " murmured Mariorie . " You have put quite They climbed into the car . ' Mariorie took the wheel and they were soon But what a life . " persisted Mariorie , " shot in within those walls and never Nothing easier , " smiled Marjorie . " She is sitting over there under the spending their holiday . That evening they sat together in the twilight yard Yes , ' I know the Reverend Mother and several of the nu Spiritual Privileges . specially offered every year for benefactors , by the Passionist Fathers , as well as in " Ves " said Davis " I did not I don't feel somehow as if I wanted to talk Yes , ' I know the Reverend ' Mother and ' several of the nuns . ' They are just to a certain extent . Roman Catholic nuns who go out and visit the poor and " Come and sit down , my dear , " she said , " and tell me what exploring 000000000000000 00000000 Do you know them ? " asked Marjorie , thrilled . The Real Awakening " And that chapel , " put in Doris , quietly . " Marjorie , I shot Doris sat strangely silent , but a radiant light shore in her eyes until we get beyond the grave shall we know the countless number of soul ns do for the world what the world is too careless and indifferent to do for Iv child . " replied the elder woman , gently " forgive me for saving them it yet . I'm afraid it may go , and I want to keep ; Do you know them ? " asked Marjorie , thrilled . to a certain extent . Roman Catholic sums who go out an " Ves . " said Mrs. Digby . " I have known that convent well for things , " she finished up , rather namely # 57 . think that nice Mrs. Digby who is staying in the hotel is a Ric Atlantic broke on the cliffs , but much had changed in Na that chapel . " put in Doris , quietly . " Marionie I should so like to " said Mrs. Digby , " I have known that convent well for years . It is --- Page 530 --- An Oratory in the Saint's Home . An Oratory in the Saint's Home . --- Page 531 --- children , and we have heard learned men in high positions justify and craft such fanaticism , can behave . We have seen the very nation which crucified Jesus arrying their babes through the labyrinths of European ghettoes . " The anti- of those who would rear them according to the Christian ideals of love , forgive - verse-featured Roman soldiers embodied the pagan virtues of militarism which would have stormed the Cross itself as some angry sea flings itself upon a rock If we had been there it is possible that at first we might have scarcely observed would have been drowned in cries of fanatical hatred . Our Western civilization . ults rampant in Europe to-day exit brutality as a sign of heroism . Mercy racial hatred as manifestations of a new religion . It is not new : it is at least with passion , and who in the ecstasy of their hate tone their own carments the the nursery of the manly virtues and only those nations will survive which are hrusting out of tongues and wagging of heads are gestures alien to us . The trained in its discipline . The advocates of these doctrines dispute with the Let it be clearly understood that the militaristic cult of our age is something in mid-ocean-these and like signs are almost beyond our imagining . But we selves between us and the weeping disciples . The quiet sobbing of these mourners has been repeated in the twentieth century . The " patriotic " fervour which bounded to death the hottest and most gracious Being who ever lived has had of echoes from a war meant to revive the traditions of Roman imperialism . deep growing of greybeards whose eyes gloated in the sight of suffering the it is the fashion of our times to glorify . This is written to the accompaniment ness and peace , and , putting rifles in their young hands , teach them instead how It must be granted , war was incessant . Dynastic quarrels concerning rights of succession , campaigns for the acquisition of fresh territory , and civil wars between made in recent days the victim of poeroms which spared neither women nor specially significant . But there was another element in the crowd which , bearing in mind the which stormed round the Cross . Stanley B. James are apt to miss the suggestiveness of the little gram standing at the front shrill cries of men , the white of whose eyes gleamed in contrast to faces dark and Treroes . ie women with St. John. Faces contorted with hatred would have thrust them - to shoot . ' simitism of modern nationalists has been a not unsuccessful revival of the passion of the Cross . Certain present-day tendencies make that corner of the picture those of the saint . Love and its imitators in bloodthirsty mobs tracking down helpless old men and more mercy and peace are decided as 0000 00000000 # 00000000 effeminate . " A military code rying of this turbulent crowd which , but for the cordon of Roman soldiers , are boldly extotted as superior to decried as " womanly " and " unworthy of manhood . " War , we are told IN concentrating our attention on the chief Object of the crucifivism seems via have learned how peoples claiming to be civilised , under stress a Church the right to train youths . Boys of tender age are taken from To-day the virtues of the warrior in mid-ocean-these and like signs are almost beyond our imagining . But it may be said , scarcely knows fanaticism of the type there shown . king and nobles or nobles and Commons fill the pages of medieval history . B 1 is " substituted for the Beatitudes . Saints . endencies active among ourselves , is worthy of our attention . as Calvary . The pitlessness of those who killed the " King of the Toms " musting out of tongues and wagging of heads are gestures alien to us . The shrill cries of men , the white of whose eyes gleamed in centr different from the warlike spirit of the Middle Ages . In medieval times , scarcely knows fanaticism of the type there shown . ' I ith St. John . Faces contorted with hatred would have --- Page 532 --- In the right background is the Cathedral . a general view of Florence . 6 . vteMississippi Massachusetts State State State State State State State State State State State --- Page 533 --- all those present , was displaying the most courage . ' Neither the crowd of fanatics an infuriated crowd indoctrinated by its masters can be guilty . Brave men very centre of a storm that did not spare God himself . If the raging passions of thing demoniac in the fury of a mob which does not know what it is doing . It bearing . St. John is the apostle of love . ' It was not he but St. Peter nor the squad of soldiers had anything to fear by being there . But to associate had been enough to intimidate him . But here was , not a serving-maid , but , committed in the name of Liberty by the French Revolution or of the pograms the crowd had been unleashed by any neglect of duty on the part of the guard ground of the drama that preceded the Passion . It is therefore natural to find was to court death . It was just fear of the consequences of such an association nly for weeklings ' and that the virile are not to be found in its neighbourhood representatives of Christ's following on that occasion were women and a man len do not merely practise paganism , as they have done in all ages : they profess of a serving-maid intimating that he was a friend of the condemned Prisoner accustomed to war have qualified when they have heard the cries of human blood- when we read of them in cold blood . We have only to think of the horrors where he belonged , " and draw the deduction that the attraction of the Cross is though they might act differently themselves . The soldiers of those times honoured like represented a higher ideal . It was an ideal which they could not reach when they have realised how fierce was the mania for destruction which threatened impossible . Thus , while the standards of Christian love remained there was saint as something superior . Love and mercy and peace are " openly decided as but they did not for that reason deny it . Christianity remained the religion of stood their ground unmoved . In strong contrast with the rabble and the soldiery is that little group to which it . It is this modern cult which is represented at the foot of the Cross by the what has been said concerning the " efficiency " of Christianity . The sole If they built castles that were also fortresses they also built cathedrals . Even the sword in the Garden of Gethseniane . Not to him belonged the impulsive Roman soldiers on guard . though the practice of it lag a long war behind . It was not more physical courage . It is doubtful whether they possessed more thrown over . The virtues of the warrior are boldly set over against those of the rounds storming through the streets of a city in revolution and have delivered always hope that character and conduct might learn to conform thereto . Even though men went to war . they did not declare that the warrior was superior to them . Yet St. John and his companions , listening to the baying of the " hounds leadership of the man who had been styled " the Rock . " He imcks in the hard neself with the crucified Nazarene , the object of all that murderous hatred . THE CROSS . the priest they did not give first place to the hero , but reserved this for the saint . will commit crimes under the dominance of its passions which seem incredible might have been torn to pieces and trampled under foot . ' There is some- a profession of Christianity , so long as it is not hypocritical , is better than not 60 . which had driven the valiant Peter to deny his Lord . The disdainful act him in the company of these women disciples . Scoffers might say that it the land though the weakness of human nature might make it ence has been made . It would seem as we plance at them that they justify place under the Russian Revolution to realise the at the weakness of human nature might make its via Prince of Peace and realised that His servants , priests , monks . friars and the effeminate " qualities . The military code is substituted for the Restitudes they might have been torn to pieces and trampled under for --- Page 534 --- she can sit by the sick bed with folded hands . ready if the beloved calls , but Alfred was not only a soldier but a great ruler and , reckoned by the standards A woman fights cheerfully on the losing side . She is naturally the champion of seamen like Drake and Raleigh ( so loudly proclaimed by historians of Elliza - the necessary of Christianity . The vikines of Scandinavia descended on the gnasts help of heaven , and once more assailed his pagan foes , and finally subdued them . and wrong-headedness . The courage of this little company was inspired by might find . " They were met by a Saxon King , weakened by a disease which who were temperamentally timid . The animals of the martyrs are full of instances nothing to do with any sort of natural quality . ' It has been shown by people have withdrawn she steals on to the battlefield to tend the wounded and the Christ's witnesses . ' When we read how' Common and his fellow-martyrs under need the excitement of the conflict . But when the battle is over and the warriors his women associates throws into the shade the hardihood even of Caesar's thanking their executioners for the service they were about to render . the exploits ferocity any of those " shaven men " ( as they called the monks ) whom they Cross proved superior to the warriors of Thor and Odin . The inferiority of the Besides the special quality of her love there is another reason for this . Man man when all the rest of the world deserts him . A loyalty due to ' love is only stake and gallows . The threats of their judges , the gloom and solitude of their more than the fiercest of struggles . But woman is at her best when things are natural love that no merely human heroism can touch . The heroes of brown and wait . He cannot endure inaction . The passive attitude tries his courage and muscle strutting on the stage of war can never rival the " weeklings " who of his age , a scholar . Above all , he was a Christian who , when defeat stared him sort has met paganism on its own ground it is not the devotees of " manliness " expect its courage is superior to that of men . A woman will stand by a defeated cult which it is now the fashion to revive was proved as far back as the Dark prisons and the horrors of the torture chamber have been impotent to affect It may be noted in confirmation of this that when bravery of the Christian pinionated minorities of all kinds have given evidence of this . It is neither a of the devised and rejected . There is a sense in which she is always at the foot han their share of this . Under ordinary circumstances it is probable that they lying . It is in the watches of the night that her patient courage is shown . And legionaries . danger . Nor was it simply what is known as moral courage . Fanatics , bigots , saints and heroes . willing merely to be at hand in case of need . For her inspiration she does not of the cross on which die this world's failures , been Elizabeth went smiling to their deaths , for giving their enemies and self-forgetting love , and that love was of a supernatural character . ' It had Ages . In those Ages , the paganism of the North'made a valiant attempt to sit of the cross on which die this world's failures . their staunch fidelity . The courage of popular heroes pale beside the st have suffered for the Faith . The courage of the " eliminate " St. Jol ful nor a great thing and has been associated sometimes with stubbornness itain bearing the banner of the black raven and massacring with special 61 . we displayed no more than ordinary fortitude in the m engthened when the object of it is reckoned a failure and needs affection . had there remains only the consolation of keeping vigil . Hour by hour bethan times ) look commonplace . ' There is a Splendour in the far from womanhood being deficient in courage . it may be said that in one egarded by their fellows as weak and faint-hearted , natural love that no merely human heroism can touch . The heroes of brown in the face and his following was reduced to a handful of thanes , re " look commonplace . There is a splendour in the day conquered . Tried by the test of actual warfare , th iant in action , but easily depressed when there is nothing to do but watch villings merely to be at hand in case of need . For her inspiration she does not --- Page 535 --- with Him in His last hours that the Risen Christ first appeared . They had not which is always recurring and is one which the world presents at this present consolation . Her love and sympathy are their own reward , and all that she asks . the Son of God in His agony ! And remember that we are looking at a picture roiced enemies , can only suffer in silence . ' Action of any kind seems forbidden . But we can wait . We can watch . We can war . And it is because we can do the Lord's Anointed and the multitude mock His truth . ' but if we desert him not Look again at the picture the rabbit , howling mob , the solid , brutal soldiers . in His hour of need and have the patience and courage to tend Him in His and the women at the Cross . be passive strength that defied the whole world , risking life itself , to stand by The soldier who fights an undecided battle can at least home for the roward of these things that we shall finally triumph . It was to the women who had been that is a higher form of courage than that which needs the incentive of strife asked for this reward , but it was given them . The kings of the earth may assist victory , but the woman is content to perform her task without even the 0000000000000 00000000 It was this kind of love in its supernaturalised form that was shown by St. John , Alas ! the wee creatures . defeat , we shall have the joy of being the heralds of the Easter Mon. Riding . 62 . Grew sad when He came THE CROSS . When He drew night . P. J. McGuigan . The King went riding . The King went For their same in His Features The The poor , woo thing ! The King went Riding . No crown was the wearing moment . ' It is one of those periods when Holy Church , surro King went . Was the little blind mole victory , but the woman is content to perform her task --- Page 536 --- ( With acknowledgment to THE SIGN , Union City , N.I. ) EAR IURN won not to help me ! don't let the times not me . ' I'm The Forgotten Man Prays low ... " and as Annie says you don't pass the buck ! ... good-bye now , Lord , Iain't what I used to be , not so strong as I was ... . And as if your life is gone . too ... . ' . Annie says we should store our treasures on to help me ... " she says that you don't pass the buck ... " you know Annie ones to go to college next year ... and Lord , I wish he could , ' , I ain't ven tried to sell shoe faces . ' even Annie laughed at that ! ... Anyhow , as long names . ' Christ the Saviour . ' and Christ the King . ' but I wonder if you been't care what we lose as long as we don't lose our souls ... . so , even no pride left ... " since I lost my job . I've swept floors ... imagine that I ... thousand dollars in the bank ... cold cash . Lord ! ... and I was a great Patrick J. Flynn . I go to just sends me to somebody else , who also sends me to somebody else . " it kind of helps us poor down-and-outers to think of you as a workman me crying like this , Lord ! ... it makes me feel better , but I am't a run know all about us ... " you know how . They been training around day after ir you ? ... ' remember how proud Annie and we were when the Bishop praised Lord , you know I do ... ' Didn't I build that fine oak sanctuary in the Cathedral ? aid we should seek the Kingdom of God and His justice first ! ... " and then other ird . but I hate to see the silver threads creeping into her hair . " she always ( The scene is within a church , and church . The time is any time , ' There devil's own isn ! ... But you know . Lord . I don't mind being a down now ? ... " well , I ain't got much more to say except maybe I ought to say ' You know , Lord , I feel better since I came in here and talked to you like exified in France . " Poor Eddie , have mercy on his soul , Lord ! . I wonder Perhaps you know him . kneeling down , he gives momentarily at the it makes me happy . too , because I like him ! : ' Black angels ' I calls them you see I lost my job ... I ain't a carpenter any more ... . The Depression Download as PDFPrintable version int got enough religion . " and that's why you're punishing me . providence in heaven to observe their two brothers , Lord : and with lose our home in heaven . ... Please help us to get there . Lord ! ... and with what we call ' passing the buck . ' Lord ! ... ' Annie says I on id wasn't I plenty happy about it and mighty careful . because had somebody in the family knows something ! ... " It makes her mother happy who took care of you and your good mother was just a poor old carpenter like me . " Vell . Lord . I know I ain't always been what I'might ... " but ss every morning . " and says her beads every night ... . you ? " just like I was once a carpenter ! . " even I'll tell Annie that al summary # she wants to be a man . ' . ' that makes her mother happy because their wear black mines and bring Aunt things for us to eat ... " as too me ig myself and was never exposed to a big education , but it s ... . But I ain't proud about anything any more . Lord ... is to me , promise , Lord , you'll take care of Annie and the ain't cried s ' the day my pal Eddie fell dead at my six proud any more . I don't care ... because Annie says that nters a humble and tired-looking man . You have seen h innacle and then drops his head into his hands . He is praying etter be going now , but I'm coming back every day . " because I need you had like food and clothes would be given to us ... . And Ann s once a first-class carpenter ! ... and I've dug ditches ... ... a Everything looked rosy ... . but now our money is all gun andy golden hair , you know ... and there's Joe and Mary ! ... then we're here like this ... if I just called you ... . Christ the Workman ! me just another down-and-outer . " when your life savings is it's awful hard on Annie and the kids ... . Annie keeps or appens to me promise Lord , you'll take care of Annie and the kids . " don't I plenty havoc about it and mighty careful because I knew it " and say . Lord , I just been thinking ... you were once a carpenter , weren't bad breaks make Annie and me lose our home down here they shouldn't make reaks make Annie and me lose our home down here they sh ing for a job ... and how I always get turned down ... " and h wear black robes and bring Annie things for us to eat ... ... coming myself and was never exposed to a big education , but it's nice to know call ' passing the buck , ' Lord ! ... ' Annie says I ought to ask ed ! ... three years ago , my wife Annie and me had three ying like this Lord ! ... it makes me feel better ... but the Blessed Virgin was a good house-keeper . " and I don't forget that the one better be going now , but I'm coming back every day , " because ind Warv ! ... . She wants to be a mum ... " that makes he aving in a convent for one and Annie . I guess we ought to mal and was never exposed to a big education , but it's nice to imble and tired-looking man . You have seen him before . --- Page 537 --- # GENERAL to control --- Page 538 --- to the Irish nation in Ireland and A visit to Maynooth College helps to the Irish race wherever it has one to realise what the Church is 1961-0005000 # # # # made its home . # ************ # # # --- Page 539 --- 66 . --- Page 540 --- an evening at Maynoooth 0 0 0 0 1961 62m. 1961 62m. --- Page 541 --- beginning he could not have told himself . Certainly , he was a good man when his Omnipotent Master was going to allow human events to take their natural course . The fearful consequences of his act staggered him . At the corner of a erd ; the prodigal son the wonderful forbearance of Jesus under every wrong The Evangelist here using the term " Judas repeating himself , " does not mean ading Jesus , still bound with ropes , to the Roman Governor , he realized that save Himself , as Judas well knew He could . But when he followed the procession long before this-inst when , we do not know : probably it had had such a trivial the thirty pieces of silver to the High Priests and Ancients " ( Matt , XXVII , 1 brought Him bound and delivered Him to the Governor . Then , Lucas , who Anostles , and knowing that the watchful eye of Jesus was on him , he had sold the unselfish , heroic endeavour to save souls . The parables of the God Shep- planning of means to secure and satisfy his evil desires . As a result he recklessly sregarded all warnings , and finally , while still in the confidence of all the no satisfaction in it . With his " purse full and his heart empty , and without a that men did to Him-and then the love and trust Jesus had bestowed on him . Jesus first called him to be an Apostle , yet it was not many months afterwards becoming habitual . led to hardening of the heart , and thence to the deliberate brought Judas to Jesus , and won him pardon and forgiveness ; his " repeating ime to push his way up to his captive Master and beg for it . ross street he paused to think . If there was a chance of forgiveness he had still when Jesus told the Twelve : " One of you is a devil " ( John VI. VI. and heard the sentence . Perhaps up to this he had expected that Jesus would people took council against Jesus that they might put Him to death . And they beautiful life of Jesus as he had seen it ; its tenderness , kindness and sympathy : epentance that is an efficacious sorrow for sin . " His downward career had begun drives the criminal to despair and suicide . And when morning was come all the chief priests and " ancients of the Judas had already passed the stage where grace can influence the soul to a rayed Him , seeing that he was condemned ; repeating himself , brought back But when Judas had accomplished his object , he found little pleasure , and his soul and his God to satisfy his passion . ' eventance in the sense that we use the term ; true'repentance would have circumstances of the Passion and Consequences . friend , he followed in the crowd and witnessed the trial of Jesus before Oainhas Vorn-These two noses thanah hr no means intended exclusively for members of the XVIII . Jesus led to Pilate , while Judas is hanging Himself . Oh ! the memories , the memories of Judas ! special section of The Cross . I. Cor. I. 25 . himself " was only the natural remorse which occasionally , but not very often , Alane and unnoticed by the crowds he stood and thought it out . The Tudas took head of this he soon forgot : ' he made little or no effort , and Christist . the wisdom of God . ' the power of God and industrytumity of the Sacred Passion , should be regarded by them as their own is soul and his God to satisfy his passion . ' becoming habitual , led to hardening of the heart , and thence to the democrate entry pieces of silver to the High Priests and Ancients # himself " was only the natural remorse which occasionally , but I --- Page 542 --- 69 . --- Page 543 --- THE PONTE VECCHIO AND THE ARNO . The bridge remains just as it was in Dante's time . The Mighty mind of Dante --- Page 544 --- old pagan Rome and Christianity , Once a pagan temple , built in buildings in the world and is one of the most remarkable theon is a connecting link between honour of all the gods , the Pan- 1940southernsmiths 1961-000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # EACHDOWN HESSERS 00,000 --- Page 545 --- What the barbarians would not do , that did the Barberini . " " Quod non feverunt barbari fecere Barberini . " tiles were taken from the roof by the Eastern Emperor Constans 11 , and carried Angelo with defensive artillery . The Pope's action met with a certain amount At this point a judiciously-placed inquirer in the audience asks : " What some churches of Rome . family of Barberini , removed the remainder of the bronze from the roof to make is a pasquinade ? " " I answer , having studied the matter very deeply , that a pasquinate was a sort of forerunner of the free press . Then , warming to my the Canopy over the High Altar at St. Peter's and to supply the Castle of S able criticism , and gave rise to the best-remembered pasquinade : 7i . among the Netherlands at the Peter of the brother from the ' Castle of a to Constantinople . Worse was to follow when Pope Urban VI --- Page 546 --- 72 . to continue to remove whether --- Page 547 --- Anyhow , here he was , about to go to his ' Maker ( for she could not hide from herself . and she knew exactly what the doctor's guarded language really working in queer illegal ways . A tendency to carp and criticise , resulting in a sort of smothered anti-clericalism . They all had something to do with it . lighten , her sorrow at her husband's indifference to his religion . Even Michael meant ) , and would hear no word of them sending for a priest . She had prayed hard to the Sacred Heart for her husband's conversion , but , speaking humanity old was able to accomplish . ' Yes , between the two of them , her children did a Michael would be able to make the visit very interesting for Nan . She had made what had given rise to her husband's laxity . A little bit of everything that was He ran the little shop which provided the family with its livelihood with the her prayer had not been heard . Yet she continued to pray with fervour , and work too . fell to his lot , for James was an exacting invalid , and much of her level-headedness and efficiency of a man of twice his age . Much of the domestic a help . It was extraordinary , the number of household tasks the little eight-year him than it did on herself . But he was equal to it and more than acres to it uting . ' Nothing very exciting . Just a visit to the Art Galleries , and the Natural History Museum , which were housed together . But she was sure that bmetimes she thought the burden of his father's illness fell more heavily on Well . ' to-day . thank God . ' she had been able to let the children have great deal to listen the burden of her task . But one burden they could not trip with a joyfulness that would have been the source of envy to many a wealth There was Michael , only fourteen years old , but already a man in character much she had enjoyed her visit to the Art Galleries . roved more tretful and petulant than ever . It had been a hard struggle up the nearest little packet of sandwiches for them , and they set off for the little postcard from an Art Gallery Did you , dear ! I hope they didn't frighten you , " answered her mother , eliphants and tigers and things . And birds , ooh , and horrible greeny snakes " The evil had set in not long after her marriage . It was difficult to know for his wife , but God had been good to her by giving her two of the best children Oh no , mother . " said Nan. round-eyed and serious . " They were all dead helped James Kavanagh to find very patient man , and , since he took a stroke three months ago , he had Fuld hardly remember his father practising his religious duties " At half-past six they did return and the little girl's smiling ! Francis J. Benson they were alive . ' Aren't they beautiful ! " . She handed her mother some postcard reproductions smiling . WESS was a little more trying than usual that day . He had never been a arent . Now she was awaiting their return at any moment . " Oh mummy , " she explained . " It was lovely . We saw everything And did you see the pictures ? " asked her mother - But all the same . " she added , meditatively . " I shouldn't like to meet them " Oh yes , and I thought they were lovely . ' Look , Michael bought me these , time had , ' reinforce . ' to be given to him . ' Of course in that respect Van encouraged her children to join her in her petition # in the world . The strange tale of how a picture 0009999000 # 00000000 it , perhaps . A certain tendency to sloth . A certain amount of human respect his soul . Oh yes , and I thought they were lovely . ' Look , Michael boy with God . Peace . 1907 08 At half-vast six they did return and the little girl's smiling face told how up the nearest little packet of sandwiches for them , and they , nw . --- Page 548 --- Our Lord in the Garden , while in the other the artist had succeeded in imparting is love for his little daughter was true and deep for all that . taste in art . But , save for an appreciative glance at the glowing colour of the Italian Assumption , he hardly looked at the religious pictures , and turned in He lingered long over these two pictures , for he had a naturally good , if uncultured he might sleep . She nodded , and , gathering up her postcards , slipped quietly of the Spanish realistic school . The wash of greys and dark blues and greens Thus instructed the little girl walked to the door of the room in which her vaking . He turned over on his side and brought himself to consciousness . He She opened the rocket she held in her hand and produced the postcards for Nan entered , making a vivid little picture in her bright crimson coat and the elegant eighteenth-century dance 'singering from the Gainsborough' canvas . But all he could achieve was that half-conscious state between sleeping and He lay back on his pillow , and told his daughter he was tired now , and thought bit of country . " he commented , after looking at the landscape . He next examined and rather cold . He opened his eyes to discover what was causing the vague and said : " I think Michael made a very good choice . The postcards are very and the others represented scenes from the Passion . They were striking pictures , nice indeed . Take them in to father , and show them to him . I am sure he will such queer things there , things I had never seen before , animals and suits of from the room . Her father put one arm over his head , and tried to seek slumber . almost as if the tragic figure frightened him , threw him a message he would not nat , for she had not removed her outdoor things . Her father's eyes lightened and one by Velasquez . There was a striking Flemish landscape , and the remainder the excited mob . It was a masterpiece . discomfort he felt , and saw that it was one of the pictures his daughter had come from a very pleasant outing . ' like them very much . ' He picked them up and examined them with interest . " That's a very nice of the pictures in the Galleries . There were two portraits , one by Gainsborough yourself . " So come over here and sit down . " one looked at it one could almost see the totering figure , and hear the cries of Oh , dad , " she began excitedly . " We had such a lovely time . ' There ' It's Nan , " answered the girl . father lay and knocked on it . her father's inspection . " So I have . " she replied . " But hasn't mummy told you we were you were asleep . " a startling naturalness to his representation of Christ carrying His Cross . As ' As a matter of fact she did . But I wanted you to tell me all about it ' Come in " he replied , less irritably . positive aversion from the representation of Christ carrying His Cross . It seemed our and boats . I liked the pictures , too . See , I've brought some home . " as she entered . His was not a nature capable of very deep attachments , but ' Who is it . 2 ' asked a anerous voice . heed . Her father smiled a little . Mrs Kavanagh stood gazing at it for a few moments . Then she looked up " Well , Nan , what have you come to tell me ? " You look as if you have ne picture brought out vividly the mental suffering of the central figure , sed Hansburg so skilfully portrayed by the brush of Velasquez and stretched out his arm , his eyes shut , and felt his hand fall on something smooth Nan , what have you come to tell me ? ' You look as THE CROSS . using to the Art Galleries ? I'd have come in to see you before we went , but 74 . ent over to the chair at the bedside and sat down . out his arm , his eyes shut , and felt his hand fall on so --- Page 549 --- was speaking , and the eyes , turning in the direction of the man in the heel were beseeching eyes . The figure seemed to grow in size , and the speech became amount of strain . " but , by raising himself slightly . he made out the same tired figure stumbling through Eastern-seeming streets , from the contemplation of an object of scorn to them for the rest of his life . The struggle in his soul grew whose agony he had turned in distaste , when the picture had first been presented enough , he could hear sounds issuing from the parched lines . Yes the figure to have changed . The figure was no longer stationary . It went forward with in the carrying of his burden , held that no one but he James Kavansch could to affect his own life , was going to change eternity for him . Could be face it there was more to it than simply helping a broken man . This decision was going to him for help ! ' Or would he give way to the fear that held him ! ' Press to his senses . This time he felt the same initial repulsion , the same feeling of could be stretch out his hand in the gesture that would mean so much ? stumbling , tottering footsteps . The lips moved , and , if a man listened hard a crowd that , strangely , held many of the neighbours in whose estimation he through that hate-filled crowd to the help of its victim ! He would like to , but The pathos of the figure grew . but with it the deadening fear of the crowd wished to stand high . ' They would mock him and laugh at him . ' He would be A noise broke through to his consciousness , and he stirred and cried feels . to him a certain desire to accept that message , to reply to the summons , though louder , until , in hammer-like tones , the request came . It was a cry seemed to be calling to me , wanting something of me , and I think I know now I went to sleep while I was looking at it . and I dreamt about it . He- A quick patter of feet answered him and he heard Nan saving : " What is the which one was it ? Wasn't it one of the portraits ? No. not one of them be postcard was placed in an awkward position for him to see without a certain what it is and I'm going to give it to Him . Get the priest as soon as you I'm going to make my peace with God . " distasteful message being sent to him . But as he lay down again , there came your mother to come . " brought in to show him , and had overlooked when she was gathering them up The picture still remained impressed on his brain , but it seemed somehow such a queer dream . Do you see that picture lying there ? " Mrs. Kavanagh , rather puzzled , picked up the postcard . matter , father ! Do you want anything ? " He nodded . " Yes , " he said . could he ? Dared he ? give . What was he to reply ? Would he reassure that broken man , appealing And when He had grown old enough he knew it would cost him much . P. J. McGuigan . 000000500000 00000000 peace with God . greater . ' He knew that the issue of this soul-struggle was tremendous . Somehow Did Joseph teach Him how to use With just a hammer and a saw ? Dr did Saint . Tasonh inst look on At all the things St. Joseph made Margaret . " he said , when his wife entered . " it's a long time since I When Insenh was a carpenter The tools that carpenters employ ? Did little Jesus look in a we Although it wasn't always right . Tizonder ! Yes dear . " she said . " What about it ? " did work as His apprentice boy . And never have a word to say Yes , dear , " she said . " What about it ? " To everything that Joseph said When the Divine met human touch wonder : yet it seems to me That Jesus listened with delight To do things in a perfect way ? To practise virtue or a trade . what it is , and I'm going to give it to Him . Get the priest For this FA might accomplish us there was more to it than simply helping a broken man . This decision was going 75 . matter , father ? Do you want anything ? " He nodded . " We Fire we have used the means at hand Not to invoke His special aid The postcard was placed in an awkward position for him to be --- Page 550 --- Catholic violence . parties had to be formed to defend St. Andrew's Cathedral from non- building up the Church in Glas- gow . It is a far cry back to those played by Irish Catholics in troubled times when vigilance A stirring account of the part 1961-000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1961-00090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 # # wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 1940s000s000s000s000, " #000,000,000 Cinematography ,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- Page 551 --- must be laid of that wonderful era of shipbuilding that was to make old Clyde place was among with talk of the new industry . Glasgow began to realise her own Under this guise , Father John Farquarson , a Highland priest , was went to call Rae , linked the town with the village of Gorbals on the other bank of the Clyde sought by ships of many nations , and she saw she must shorten in to compete to the ancient pre-Reformation" Cathedral of St. ' Mungo , where it looked down few and irregular , for the whole of Scotland was his parish : nevertheless , he was the town . No one took much notice of the grim-faced young priest , but the Cowcaddens , or wondered along " Route-de-Roi . " now known as things were in this state when two events hammered . Father Andrew latter . of Anderson set in its green fields . A wooden bridge built by the good Bishop The life of the town ebbed and flowed for the most part round the Tolbooth The masters soon found that the best workmen were to be found among the Irish river by captains of industry determined that a Clyde-built ship should go down with her English sister ports . Roads had to be made , old houses demolished . and the Trongate . In a lane , off the Gallowgate there was an ancient house receive the Bread of Life . in history as the finest vessel afloat . always pleased to find the room full of the faithful waiting to be arrived and upon the town " in benediction . Built in the 12th Century , it is now in non-Catholic hands . fine new buildings erected . New industries must have factories , and the foundation In all this great industrial revival the week , plodding Irish played their part . THE PRE-REFORMATION Cathedral of St. Mungo , Glasgow . carrying the torch Ntizens took their Sunday afternoon strolls on the gentle green slopes of the is little duck and give them the consultations of their holy faith . His calls were Is Bishop ) Scott was appointed to Glasgow , and the Cotton Trade came to too floor of which was rented now and then by one Master John importance in those early years of the nineteenth century . Her river generally famous . New yards were " opened on the lower reaches of the those early years of the nineteenth century . Her h fine new buildings erected . New industries must have factories , --- Page 552 --- St. Andrew's Cathedral , Glasgow . A fine view of the interior of the Catholic Cathedral . dedicated to Saint Andrew , the " Patron of Scotland , and the worship of Almighty said , alien in race and religion , should not be tolerated in a Protestant country . High Street , where Saint Mungo was buried , now desecrated and given over to revious day's work torn down and destroyed in the night . Law to suppress them . The Law , apparently , could do nothing to prevent a for him . After a great deal of talk and delay , a pleasant site was chosen on the The audacious upwarts should be taught a severe lesson . They applied to the Vigilance parties had to be formed , and men took it in turn the cost themselves . Foiled in this , the Protestants resorted to violence . Raids God . Then the stout Protestants of the city woke up . This community , they er , and in the year 1816 the first church in Glasgow was begun the followers of a false religion ; and he must have signed , knowing it was not great deal of talk and delay , a pleasant site was chosen on th peaceful section of the community building a church of their own if they so wished , especially ( and this counted most , no doubt ) when they were bearing e and religion , should not be tolerated in a Protestant country stout Protestants of the city woke up . This community , the were made on the new church , and every other morning the Catholics found cated to Saint Andrew , the " Patron of Scotland , and the worship re made on the new church , and every other morning the cost themselves . Foiled in this , the Protestants resorted to via of the community building a church of their own if they's ies . Failed in this , the Protestants resorted to violence . Raid a false religion ; and he must have signed , knowing it was no is of the river , and in the year 1816 the first church in Glasgow them . The Law , apparently , could do nothing to prevent --- Page 553 --- 79 . the most common companies are not to be considered to remove --- Page 554 --- 0 0 6 4 0 0 --- Page 555 --- obsolete in Russia . Some may think this is rather strong language . Listen . cases the many operations mentioned by all the victims are given " casually ncredible . Enough to say that this particular Communist tiger consumed the official organ , the Pravda . Rivkin wrote of the sad story of a young woman a baby , the " husband " prevailed on the wife to submit to an abortion . The Others again , if they do dig down to the foundations of Russian society , only in defence of the laws of God and in Washhemons denial of the teachings of His and shamelessly ) . In short , then , after inflicting every form of misery on his denying and defying the laws of its Creator . Time will show how foolishly stunned conducted by well-trained Communist guides tell as of the magnificent now achievement . like Bernard Shaw , the Wehts and Wells are " old and practised abandoned by her so-called husband when she was evident into a hair . This done to the first . One of his victims writes : " Soon I became enceinte , of the mother : and that refuge of all the virtues , the home , is abolished . " This generation has passed away . for its foundations are already in decay . The road to destruction in Russia : the prostitute or courtesyman has taken the place The scores of visitors to Russia , who are made much of and personally grand Communist Experiment ! It will better and crumble in ruins before another Number one is a Moscow mechanic : he met a girl named D - , a University find their own unsniritual home-nature red in tooth and claw-the manners away my husband declared that there was incompatibility between us ( the formula revilers of Christianity , and therefore biased in favour of materialism . " Others are more superficial observers who are incarnable of driving beneath the surface No. 2 . " In 1934 I was employed as a hookkeeper in Tambov , where of these cases are here given , but without the names published in the Pravda . ground . The germ of decay is in this new Tower of Babel , which will undermine . D. He counted me , and we were soon married . " writes this unfortunate mention of this crime against God and man is common to all the published this belief is . " Without Mr. " says Christ , " we can do nothing . " Watch ives of five other young women , and " threw them aside one by one as he had then , to a few well-established facts about Soviet Russia . In the Communist is not permanent . The interior rottenness of Sovietism is sure to bring it to the grand material edifice : the ornamental facade may give the immersion customs , and morals , of the jungle . and bring to taught the entire edifice . It cannot last , for it is built on the sands woman . A detailed history of her misery would be too shocking and almost social structure will eventually The Russian Bolshevik thinks he can have a good time in this world while The interior rottenness of the accounts of Soviet prosperity ! T. M. DONOVAN THE Bolshevik regime in Russia may build up an impressive and common . Bolshewism . undermine and destroy it nd what is embedded in their own hearts and minds-animality . ' There they he divorced her and married another young woman in Pecary lon , Who came down to earth to save Man from his own sin and fully ident , and they got " married . " When it was found that she was expert Soviet buildings now being erected there . Many of these boosters a 1907 08 09 000 00000000 # O,000000000000 Do not be misled by glowing undation stone of the State is the family , and the family's already on the most hollowed words in all languages - mother-father-home-family- splendidly-enduring structure : but it will soon be or the mother ; and that refuge of all the virtues , the home , is abolished . nd their own unsniritual home-nature red in tooth and claw-the manners woman . A detailed history of her misery would be too sh and bring to taught the entire edifice . It cannot last , for it is built on the sands --- Page 556 --- 81 . --- Page 557 --- 82 . # THE --- Page 558 --- 0 0 1 7 4 1 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 . 0 0 6 1 1 1 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 discromotion from greater 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 L 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 7 0 0 0 0 4tho's 6 4 6tho' 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 t to 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Who , tearless , pausesless , feast from sun to sun As in the street of the Celestial City There stands the ever-living , healing Tree . On gains for which the soul was bitterly given , In Whom we found the guerdon of our guest . G. M. HORT. Despite all prayer shall they remain unblest- The sin-crazed souls that are so very weary HERE with His Cross . He stands for all to see ; On joys that by the devil's aid were won- ( Feast : June 19th ) . Can turn to Thee for rest ! They spurn the thought of rest ? The Sacred Heart of Jesus Receive the thanks of those who where'rer weary O Sacred Heart that long since drew us near Thee , O Kingly Heart ! Shall these be never near Tree ? And those who know-and scorn ! the peace of Heaven , With hand that shows the Heart affame with pity , --- Page 559 --- ward . It is high time that she got back to work . ' ' All the same I will gratify your curiosity . ' Look here . " to us , and you must share the profits with me . Otherwise I shall have you up He took a maner from his rocket and held it under the doctor's eyes It was a piece of notepaper , and on it was written , in shaky writing : I appoint my cousin , Mark Reynolds , as guardian of my daughter . get hold of the kid like this ! She was going to be worth a fortune to the both Well anyway . he has flattened her up nicely for us . I saw her sitting in Mark Reynolds scowled . I do not see that it is any business of yours . " retorted the other , rudely coming man not the sort we want to be interested in Nancy . ' He wants to sylvia day . So I cannot accede to your request . " CHAPTER VI . - For my mother's memory ! Ladyslipper adopt her now . ' Mr. Mark Reynolds , sir , " replied the butter . As the doctor read the document his heart sank . In the face of that piece The doctor looked at him intently . have had a rotten time , he reflected . The next morning , as Doctor West was preparing to start off on his rounds , I can't stop now , " he said , " who is it ? " Good morning ! " replied the other . " I have some to fetch away my have her back to-morrow . Only mind ! She is not to know what she is worth ARK RRYNOLDS drummed impatiently on the marketplace of the Did you get my letter ? " he asked . The doctor started . The manager changed . The other nodded . dingy sitting-room . " Oh , yes ! But I could not trust my ward to a stranger . Poor child ! He the morning . ' ' Did you say that you were going to-morrow ! " he enquired . D. M. Anderson for cruelty " to children . " he was told that a man had called to see him . As his visitor entered the room . Nan's would-be father looked at him , narrowly Good morning ! " he said , coolly , but did not offer his visitor a chair . his car yesterday , and she looked blooming . " mother not a responsibility on me , which , of course I must do my best to fulfil Witness . John Branksome . " full of suppressed anger . " What on earth did you want to let that doctor chap All right , old chap " About twelve . " of us , only you stupidly lost your head and thought she was dying . He is a Have you any names waving your legal rights ? " asked the doctor " All right " said Mark finally as he walked towards the door . " You shall " All right , Collins , " he said , " bring him in . " ' H'm I At what time ? ted the cruel law and running eyes , and sighted . Poor little kid , she must I " You are an utter and absolute fool , Hart , " he remarked , his voice " Good morning ! " he said , coolly , but did not off right , old chap ! " he said , ingratiatingly , " we'll be ready Serial Story . Good morning ! " replied the other . " ARK Reynolds . --- Page 560 --- 85 . --- Page 561 --- 86 . --- Page 562 --- be confiscated . Its contents consisted in a other day a little parcel arrived from Italy would be spared for many years yet to Fabian . C.P. Rector , who presided . said Stewart and Mr. J. A. Fitzsimons , B.A. , who , few pious articles and in some medicinal religious habit : Miss Bridie Marron . Maghera- thought was probably unique and without cloone ( Sister M. Maccartan ) , Miss Julie Cross , Ardoyne , Belfast . Very Rev. Father sent back to Italy or else its contents would hon-treasures of the presentation , Mr. A. E. for one of the Sisters . The parcel was Sisters were received to profession : Sister attaining his " sixtieth year as organist and Rev. Archdeacon O'Hagan , Lurgan , V. Rev. territory are not even allowed to receive an precedent in any church . He hoped that he congratulatory address and a cheque on Marv ) . Miss Kathleen Shanahan , Knocklong . we were informed that it would have to be alms from Italy ! Mr. Louis Werner was presented with a Werner by Mr. J. V. Brennan , M.R.I.A. promoters , and to Mrs. James Doherty , who John Bosco ( O'Connor ) . Dublin , and Sister calbot . P.P.V.E. , officiated at a reception ceremony at Kilcullen Convent , when two Gabrielle Marie ( O'Hagan ) , Garvagh , Co. did much to make the presentation a success . detained by the Customs authorities , and Miss Pauline O'Neill , Lurgan ( Sister Margaret that Mr. Werner had served under no fewer control and " direct the musical services at Buggy , Jamkinstown , Co. Kilkenny ( Sister supplies for the poor blacks . " What a We quote without comment a paragraph from a letter lately received from the Pas- Kilkenny ( Sister Carmel' Therese ) . Canon MacDonald . P.P. V.F. . Athv. V. M. Calasanctius ) , Miss Marie Clery . Milton- sionist Prefecture of Kondoa , Iraqi : " The Amongst the clergy present were : V. Malbay . Co. Clare ( Sister M. Augustine ) , Fr. Cronan , C.P. , Rector , Mount Argus , The black inhabitants of a British mandated Miss Bridie MacCarthv. Castlecomer , Co. with Miss Madeline Firth , acted as ' hon . ' strange contradiction effected by " sanctions ! " than sixteen rectors - a distinction which he Co. " Limerick ( Sister Marie de Montfort ) , Derry . The following novinces received the On Monday . May 11th. V. Rev. Fr. Receptions and Professions . secretary . Thanks were expressed to the Dublin , etc. , etc. Ardoyne . Other tributes were paid to Mr. choirmaster at the Passionist Retreat , Holy Rev. Fr. Trainor , P.P. , Dunlavin , V. Rev. Tanganyika . " Sanctions " affect Passionist Mission . sisters of the cross and passion . justice of Belfast organists . --- Page 563 --- countries ; the difficulty of keeping the wine from sourcing ; the repugnance felt by many people to drink from the same cup used by exercise a special protection over his or her and the wine into His Blood ; and Catholic feels that the saint thus honoured will namesake . " Reference then for one's patron . name is legalized . separately change the bread into His Body thousands of others . Together with the Our Lord at the Last Supper , and so it is exactly by separately consecrating the bread forbidden the giving of Communion to the of procuring good wine , especially in northern only the priest at Mass who is obliged to In the early days the Church permitted receive Communion under both kinds . priests follow His example and instructions saint is the chief thing to be considered by a person to change his Christian name ? For of the Lord unworthily . shall be guilty of instance , suppose a person's name is " Anthony the Body and Blood of the Lord . " A non-Catholic friend of mine claims that Sacrament . Thus . St. Paul says : " Whoso- the faithful to partake of the chalice ; but newly-baptized after some saint because she of spilling the Precious Blood : the Labour are enumerated by St. Thomas : the danger Is it wrong in the eyes of the Church for a and wine during the Holy Sacrifice of the reasonable fear of spreading disease . changing one's name . for very good reasons she has long ' since Our Divine Lord did at the Last Supper Holy communion . complications will arise unless the change of Mass . As for the separate giving of His Smith . " would it be all right if he should write faithful under both forms . Some of the good Catholic when wishing to change his reasons for this prohibition of the Church For remember there were only priests with name should not be done simply to satisfy ever shall eat this bread or drink the chalice Wine separately or one at a time , and that we his name as " Thomas Anthony Smith " ? " Teach me goodness , discipline to have your explanation . J. J. ( Belfast ) . at the Last Summer' Christ gave the Bread and Our Lord , indeed , told the people to or her name ; and therefore , changing one's are both under each species of the Blessed followed in the Communion of every Mass . Body and His Blood , that too is exactly but His Flesh and His Blood , now inseparable complications in ecclesiastical matters . Legal partake both of His Flesh and His Blood ; The Church prescribes the naming of My answer did not satisfy him , so I would like in the baptismal register will prevent any been changed , a record of this change noted Baptismal " Papers , etc. ? -A. S. ( Dublin ) . Catholics only receive the Bread , and on that Would any complication arise as regards account we do not follow Christ's instructions . some frivolous whim . When the name has Our Question . Be --- Page 564 --- bigotry and ignorance . But to-day the need absurdity of the rankings of prejudice , and comprehensive outline of fundamental faith . tion of the history of the Church in the light Church in the pulpit and the press . These recorded only a few facts of it . But in this book " Lamplighter " tells us as much as assertions . To present to them a rational , is to believe in Loveliness . to believe in belief . " a contemptuous silence is the only attitude the Church and Divorce-these are the happy hunting grounds of the critics of the logical study of such questions is the duty to be mentioned in a husband voice . There the Inquisition , the Church and Liberty . and kindred present-day problems are the is an instructed lady , conscious of the words : " Unless you become as little subject-matter of this work . The Catholic children you cannot enter into the Kingdom Aloysius Roche presented a succinct yet become accustomed to the age-old taunts of Bv " Lamplighter . " London : Burns . We know little of the Hidden Life at of such questions . They are not subjects balanced and reasonable study . " " She can be told about it in a " delightful well- to adopt " towards a criticism for " the most capable of refuting them . The Bad Popes , never was a bad Pope , though bad men went out to teach . The Evangelists have streaming from the waters of Baptism : it arrives at a knowledge of it " through the Yes , for all children , including those grown- have been presented " often before , but the attack has been repeated . It may seem that by Jesus . Mary and Joseph before Our Lord of Heaven , " are striving to acquire such a were Pones . The Church always safeguarded of the zealous priest , who will welcome this has nothing to fear in the open examination Nazareth , those thirty intimate years spent to defend their position in the face of such in its presentation and arrangement . spirit . As Francis Thompson describes it : of the principles of faith . The Catholic has " to be a child is to have a spirit still up ones who , remembering Our Lord's volume so concise , conclusive and helpful one small house of Nazareth . This volume might be termed an examina - grounds of belief . Oates & Washbourne . Ltd. " 2s. 6d. . remains that Catholics are often called upon liberty while condemning licence . aim-to present to the clergy an outline for an instructive course of lectures on the The welcome accorded that effort assured the author that he had succeeded in his Burns , Oates & Washbourne , Ltd. 241 In the first volume of this work , Fr. part devoid of all sincerity . But the fact The facts and the proof of every question Is this little book intended for children ? e.e . pages . As . Vol. II . Aloysius Roche . London : apologetics for the pulpit . pulpit . apologetics . for the pulpi- --- Page 565 --- these int forth tickering reddish lights and tongues of lurid fame . " So strong and deep feeling . Not only does he help us to know his own age by revealing account of the regions of Miss is rather lacking in picturesque details . Instead his masterpiece in a letter which he addressed to him by way of explaining the as it were from the creation of his brain , is appalled at the extremity of the " made him lean these manvivers . " and it was to Dan Grande that he dedicated be saw a possible future deliverer of Italy . It was while enjoying his hero's This wish was destined never to be fulfilled , however , for when only fifty-six he the study of serious minds , his popularity , especially with us here in Ireland , philosophical system of the Middle Ages , on which all his works are based is into realms of wider knowledge . by introducing " us necessarily to the great abound in descriptions which leave vivid impressions on the memory , the port's the Paradise . It is a noteworthy fact that , while the Inferno and the Purgatorio gloom , of grim and savage landscapes , forests of gnarled trees , burning plains indomitable spirit of the man that , in spite of the harsh treatment meted out to view of life entitle him to be considered in the very first flight of noets , and worthy sufferings he has depicted , and groans aloud at the foolishness and blindness of writing of that most sublime portion of this threefold vision of the Afterlife - to understand him is a pledge and principle of greatness . " Though the sublimity The wandering poet , true " pilgrim of eternity . " was recognised as worthy come to Bologna to receive the laurel crown in that city . It says much for the It not be possible to include a short life of the poet and some outstanding passages of mind following the extinction of his houses . The milder shades of the Purasteria and vivid was Dante's imagination that at times the poet himself , standing aside dazzling beauty . What wonder if the proud not could not refrain from depicting in vivid fashion him by his fellow-citizens , he refused to be crowned anywhere but in Florence . If the darkness which pervades the Inferno is in keeping with Dante's frame For the Canonisation of Blessed Gemma Galvani . there is created an effect like that of marvellous melody and the splendour of hospitality " in Ravenna that he completed that work which he confessed had The very atmosphere of the Inferno is awesome and terrible . It is a land of died , still in exile , at Ravenna . a mighty past , adorned in all the colourful pageantry of the time . but he leads To read Dante . " declares Tomasses . " is a duty : to re-read him is not all that one would expect . ' No writer stimulates one more to lofty thinkin from his works in the senior school-books ? The Mighty mind of Dante offerings may be sent to The Managing Editor , The Cross , Mount Argus , Dublin , 0000 00000000 00000000 coincide with the awakening of his interest in the career of Dan Grande , in whom Afterines will be acknowledged in The Cross and will be forwarded to Rome by the Managing By the special direction of Most Rev. Fr. Titus , C.P. , General of the T. MCD. ( Co. Loverford ). 51 : T.M. ( Belfast And in the eternal steps us in such bare ! " O blind cuvidity . O wrath insane . and valleys of desolation . Clouds of inky blackness are overhead , and " from which in the transient life impels us so , fall honour even ' during his life . ' A fellow-poet , ' del Virgilio re invited to send their offerings towards the Canonisation of Bl. Gemma Galgani . All of his theme , the power of his imagination and the comprehensiveness sin : underlying allegory . The repose of Ravenna conducted well to the r. Since the last list , the following sums have been received vouncide with the watering of his interest in the career of Dan Grande in whom Young people could not fail to benefit by an acquaintance with De and valleys of desolation . Clouds of inkv blackness are a abound in descriptions which leave vivid impressions on the --- Page 566 --- an seipest , man or Yugoslav burdens . a h-sjato ar tir na France , ar West . agus into sabra signs as slabrai to be Leo sens iso com to its sums lens . Lumre asks too cutresdar flies 1 bitir . surs to blame asus a botann ' no lumse kit on use . Inserts no bit sea . smacc na nzall . Is for so built on a cursa doorseacts are pairage . so let , into nac longman , reasonsea so neirmann . Ta'si le' psos rism re taming ni " no emphasis too taking an SR conuity arms slabrai 1aramn fuca 1 Samsung . Cusdar as ' soon lastresc more an Dearts fall , can cash sanir- DamesosR cassaro sixty signs up to born are also mistaken sea or trial or Cesparo is escorns run on long too no France , man an matresdar yeisol sime an la cesons too glancai an long Carsir pulrelsirge . Dsor-long cesons . D 'e an focal faire e sc neiresin presorts ' so precious , SR LORD UIRRI . 1 DFOCSIR FSC son " ice point too cut bonus long too himself . Na nil ar long toimpulsive star assign skin . Do violabar an long far-sim . rato a lucr commesora ball UIRRI . ced a gcos sea or boro inscrain na aramn , as nilto dos " na scimi arann . To mimes to Le barnc szame as an ar an door-long is also Matstun na scairce . Diorosia ultam cure . 1 scurvorbre nsk bratresdar face so tabail . Deepso focal faire com mist mbol5 ns large tips into 1st office . 00 b'earo i asus is as na Darbanos so star sios 1 whole no lumber man sfn seacts no reason Executive . " Ship a scrorve he ' Dis ' , or sobre's orstairs . " OIA'S PRORSIS. LINN. " by a crisis . " Osoas Erresnnaes so by scs . Di no mistments as Hanso Do romnesor eatorris sirgeso ns . tansosr sign ann. Scsomesosk na fits from , puts-some sea . Cuireso bpsIRC an idea , lets , too tasks curb Di son Esolas amain sea , sm ; bi eye as sponsor to rufso orra . Do ori to rain buscetti Froroe ns . Tamir - ' sn is biased to ensure me iso . Table 50 ratio are so robusti noistro' 50 before a re . scertin set as odor-lumge . Samstress seilio as Lumge balance men nsmbro CROT " " " THIS an seal so run . muiris na Mons . suppressed # 00000000 L Sassnae ter an sios smac o On 15th April a very important event took place at the Convent of the Sists sceal O'm am faroo . I E. I'mN. CRommel , too Elvis's long town , Nass. Father Mumbr. P.P. Baltimore Eustace : Rev. Association institutions Jutlin , Rev. Father O'Connor , C.C. , Francis Street ; Rev Last Holy Cross and Passion ( Passionist Sisters ) , Kilcullen , Co. Kild After Vaos , Salem Benediction , during which , the 1/0 Denon was sung , Golden Jubilee of a Passionist Sister staff . The other priests present on the occasion were : Very Rev. H. Talbot , P am face . # Waters , PP.G. Inna Road , presided Hugh Mass , beautifully Exchange Street ; Rev. Father Rogan , Rector St. Peter's College , Freshfield by the Convent Chair , was said by Rev. Father Herman , O.P. Mount Aren Monsemor Waters . He also presented the Inhilarian with her well-earned known Sebustion , C.P. aged as Deacon : Rev. Father Morris O. Brencinematographymanannannannemannannannannannannannannannann sacrifice nearo na . 0 # Right Rev. Monsignor Waters . P.P. V. Tom. Paul - " was sceal O"n. nesro na saerolze --- Page 567 --- happiness , and praying that God may grant so many of my young friends , to know how and Michael Edward Bassey are a pleasure guide , help and direct us in all our under- and mountains gentle breezes steal refreshingly breathing the very spirit of youth and joyful- Heart of Christ and prav with tenderness and upon " us and we look towards the loving with the Mother of God , who is ever ready to feeding of spirituality , of exaltation " descends is St. Gabriel known and loved . ' This month ness . It is delightful , indeed , to hear from fakings . Even in far-away Calabar , Nigeria , tumbling in to me this month , lovely letters are at hand , and that soon their songs will sound from the birds tells us the silent days rich , waving meadows , and hedgerows two young boys have written from there to Sacred Heart of Jesus do we rejoice . A keenly interested they all are in the welfare upon us : here and there an occasional low to read , and we all extend a warm Irish welcome to them , wishing them success and blessings . The letters of Jacob Ajomwe most of all because it is the month of the Over the fields softly blowing from the hills be but a sweet memory . How the heart laden with the fragrance of delicate Its flowers , its freshness , its radiance , but desire to join our Guild and share in its pink and white eglantine with great tufts of patron , who has such marvellous influence golden honeysuckle , Herald in the Junetide . of the Guild of St. Gabriel , and how anxious MY POST BAG. pulsates to welcome the loveliness of June , devotion , while we experience the slow of Many are the letters that have come of His sufferings and sacrifice on Calvary . they are to spread devotion to our great UNURIANCE of trees in full leafage . tell of how much they , and their companions , His great love for us , and realise the immersion --- Page 568 --- TERNAN . St. Nathan's College , Ballaghaderreen , for the pleasure of reading an engaging essay . The Most Interesting Places I Have Seen ? In the competition for the best essay on the prize is divided between Shammar MoMAHON , THE AWARDS . for kind letter dear Sheila McMahon , and painting entitled " Summer " the prize goes Holland Park , Knock , Belfast , and SEAN St. Gabriel's Guild's members . ' July competitions . Two happy prize winners . planting peas and beans and helping the good church , Oalabar , Nigeria . imagine she and Joan have been out gardening . pression on your mind . ' Thanks very much 1940southern he is likely to become one of our most brilliant Send before June 10th . In the competition for the best drawing or Why I have the Sacred Heart " the prize W. Arowsett . " old Nwackocha , Holy Trinity Mary McAndrew is charmed with her Co. Roscommon . prize and says : " It is the very type of for the best essay on " Summer in the Fields . " Memorial Windows . and judging by the merits of his first essay , offered for the best essay on : " The Garden to NENNY RARKV. St. Gerard's Hospital , THE CROSS Yoleshill . Birmingham . England . to the full . What a wonderful time you had much . " It is good to know little Mary found in Lourdes . It has surely left a lasting im- Sisters to provide for the hospital . Muriel so much pleasure in her prize . " Perseverance Print export of the summer sunshine and enjoy yourself thank " Mrs. O'Sullivan for copies of The Cross holidaying . I hope you will make the most in July . ' best . Those books that appeal to me most coupon June , 1936 ) queen of Scotland , safety . A thousand thanks book I like . St. Gabriel must have whispered cook and all who saw it admired it very A Badge of St. Gabriel is awarded to Jacob offered for the best story of a Dog . 92 . lines : " I got my prize-book , Sir. Margaret , For Members aged 16 to 19 . A Prize is comes Sean Tiernan seeking admission to for it . I think you must be able to look into and shamrocks , which she was so kind as to in the competition for the best essay on Lawleys are fine children . Fred wishes to Leaded Glazing . writes a lovely little essay on The Sacred displays her appreciation in the following Finalas Road , Glasnevin , Dublin . really lived or about things that really hap- loving Heart must ever be a joy to Muriel . our Guild . Sean is very warmly welcome , wins the crown , " and Mary has proved how The Cross . Writing of her latest capture she it to your ear to send it to me . It is a beautiful Metal Casements . be proud of her . What a brave , heroic woman she was . No matter how cold the weather and think that Scotland has good reason to is awarded to MANV McAnnew , 42 . Old are ones that are written about people who pened . I admire Queen Margaret very much , For Members under 13-A Prize is offered work and steady enthusiasm . Another joyful my mind and see what kind of books I like " For " Members aged 13 to 16-A Prize is From St. Nathan's College . Ballachaderreen , Heart . Jesus has been so good to her , and us to publish pictures of our members . ' The Lucky Eleanor , to have seven long weeks for quickly one may climb to the top by hard our Guild . Sean is very warmly welcome . Divine Love that I am sure devotion to His she went out visiting the sick and needy . send him . From Glasgow , Eleanor Dorgan in July . ' From St. Nathy's College . Ballaghaderreen , sends a bright , little letter full of cheer it is in these . " A most interesting letter has tian life , as much needed in those days as has shown her the greatest marks of His arrived from Fred Lawley of Sutton Oak , already won a little library of books from She must have had a great influence on her --- Page 569 --- Nihil Obstat : Archiep . Dublinen . almanac . Joannes Fitzpatrick , M.A. , D.D. , Passionist Rev. Fr. Hilarion ( Shanahan ) , C.P. -1888 . V. Rev. Fr. Denis ( Eganton ) , C.P. -1886 V. Rev. Fr. Egwin ( Wilkes ) , C.P. -1933 ( Conf. Benignus ( Kavanagh ) , O.P. -1870 . Rev. Fr. Maurice Jerome ( De NOTf ) , C.P. -1890 . ( Rev. Mr. Constantine ( Lambertini ) , C.P. -1846 . --- Page 570 --- # CUTTER IITERE The Madonna della Eenda --- Page 571 --- a future fraught with dire possibilities . The irrefutable logic of history points events are shaping towards such a conclusion . But it will take a great deal to repudiation of a tactical blunder of the first magnitude . Others decide it as Abyssinia ; and when all other means had failed , and Italy felt herself in a position that it would precipitate a great war in order to stop a little one , a state of affairs prevailed over an insane idealism , but the event has robbed the League of what League of Nations as at present constituted . For a while there was real danger and no attempt was made to establish even a minimum of civilised amenities . to do so with security , the ultimate annexation of Abyssinia was only a matter Italy . Germany and Britain may get stove off the conflict , and at the moment and , with stronger cards in his hand , had triumphed . Will the matter end here a noisy minority in Britain are still vocal in their skill and stupid denunciation declare it to be the essence of high statesmanship , and applaud his own complete vote face , and has reversed his former policy . This the League of Nations is an excellent institution . " But as an effective instrument its first Socialist Premier . hoisted into office by an alliance with to see what else could have been done . Mussolini had called Mr. Eden's bluff . but that it ever existed at all . The fixing of its boundaries was alliance between Judaism and Communism , it may be well to A veritable wave of strikes had passed over France from North to South : little prestige it ever possessed . ' As an arena for speeches , as a clearing-house There is something both futile and fantastic in the amount of windy rhetoric for international ideas , and as a harmless hobby for otherwise idle busybodies , took over the reins of office , the others could scarcely have been less promotions . the pages of The Cross a couple of years ago about the strange The Powers had already tacitly agreed that it was Italy's job to look after effective delimitation had taken place . That Abyssinia should ut forth to , elicit sympathy for Abyssinia . The wonder is , as a writer in The of verbiage that has enshred European affairs since Italy commenced her Tablef well remarked , not that Abyssinia has ceased to exist . Editorial Notes . as no definite undertaking was given to introduce long-overdue internal reforms . a few months ago . The English Foreign Secretary has made a of what they style " Italian imperialism . " ever have been admitted to the League of Nations was a mistake , At last a welcome breath of realism has cleared away some of the smoke-screen for the prevention of hostilities its value is nil . The Failure has now been fully realised , and the nations appear to be just for the Communist notice of the " United Front . " In M. Blum. France now has as eager to end " sanctions " now , as they were to impose them note here that M. Blum is also a Jew ! At the time the Communists . Remembering the controversy that enlivened Facing . hundreds of thousands of workers " had occupied the factories and workshops France . f comparatively recent date ; and indeed in some goes . " Sanctions . ' ould be comic were it not so tragic . Fortunately , sound commonsense The success of the extreme left-wing Parties in France has been a notable trim byssinian campaign . The futility of " economic s Reality . e has met with a mixed reception from his bewildered followers . ' Some red . the only the end of the first round ! Upon the answer to that question hangs to a coming conflict for the master of the Mediterranean . ' An alliance between e whole episode has demonstrated the inherent we ist policy of the " United Front . " In M. Blum. Fran The Failure . 1 public opinion , already exacerbated by Britain's a ertaking was given to introduce long-overdue internal reforms . ote here that M. Blum is also a Jew ! At the time when he ice , a shameless retreat from an impossible situation . of time . The whole episode has demonstrated the inherent weakness of comparatively recent date : and indeed in some places no to see what else could have been done . 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