Cross Bulletin January 1916

--- Page 1 --- No. 9 . January , 1916 . Vol. VI . --- Page 2 --- curiously interpreted by some of the nations interested , and meant nothing . ' His Holiness has taken care that there can allocation in its entirety , and even adds a commentary-the alone . " There is little possibility of misunderstanding or nally published price of one shilling net . This will , of many orders for it , and knowing this the publishers have from the publishers that , contrary to their expectations , it in which it is to be produced , and we agree that the price Holiness spoke of a " just " peace , he meant a peace entirely feel obliged by Our Apostolic office to include anew the only received too late for mention in our last number an intimation Catholic d'Aapologetique , " which professes to publish the parties to the conflict . And as both parties are apparently issue of THE CROSS will have it supplied to them at the orieti- convinced of their own recitude , of course the Pope's words directed by him to the belligerent nations and their rulers on ordered the book . therefore , before the appearance of this the impression they may be likely to create by suppressing already advertised the book at one shilling and had received would not be possible to issue the book at a price less than in the quarrel : in other words a slashing victory to one of the the anniversary of the outbreak of the war . That letter was ardently desires , namely , a peace which shall be just and allocation which reiterated the views stated in the letter subject of peace . Taking occasion of the Consistory held consented to our supplying at the shilling rate those who have sent in orders for the book so far . All who will have ourselves , but it is the only fair war we can see out of the one and sixpence net . We have seen a sample of the style glossing these words , and there is only one way of preventing conflagration and secure a peace which the whole of humanity Catholic preachers and pressmen insisted that because His on December 6th he addressed to the assembled Cardinals an be no misinterpretation of his latest pronouncement . " We satisfactory to the nations which have justice on their side lasting and not advantageous to one of the belliserent parties could not well be less than one and sixpence . But we had difficulty . From January , is the book will be sold at the means which can quickly put an end to this tremendous course , mean a loss to the publishers and to some extent to them . ' This is precisely what has been done in France : in the Catholic newspapers and reviews such as the " Revue Once again our Holy Father the Pope has returned to the will enjoy over those who have not yet done so . We now fixed price of one and sixpence , and we think no one will One advantage those who have already ordered the book regard the charge as other than moderate ourselves on the indulgent kindness of our friends . not be helped , and is no fault of ours , and we can only throw the cross . --- Page 3 --- when the Gaelic Revival was in its infancy , he was one of the time and thoughts . He was ardently patriotic , and at a time lance had been hastily arranged by the young folk . Stand- ing by herself , with a rather bored expression on her pretty got rather friendly , and Nell asked her here for a visit , as for in his veins ran the blood of those who in the past had the English was anathema to him , and he hated both with spoke in soft tones , so as not to be heard by that tall figure he intense fire of the Celtic nature . It was small wonder . And then by the irony of fate he met Rose Saxton . He was revival of the old tongue . The very name of England and spending the evening at a friend's house , and a Cinderella You should hear her sing ' The Rosary ! ' But she is English and customs , and above all he worked night and main for the he manners and customs of the natives ! She is very studies occupied only a very small part of young O'Neil's of the English , old chap-not your style at all , " and he went who is here with her . Pretty , isn't she ? And such a voice ! down into her blue eyes with his own of Irish grey . Saxton , a friend of Nellie's . They met abroad somewhere and By Shannon's banks . she had never been to Ireland before and was anxious to study face , Desmond noticed a tall , fair girl in a simple white frock , which continued to pace up and down on the verandah , the with a crimson rose in her rash . ' into the movement . He was an enthusiast for Irish industries At this moment Nellie Halpin came up to ask Miss Saxton stronger than his will seemed to draw Desmond in spite of of twenty-four . ' He was in his father's office , but his legal having obtained an introduction he asked her to dance . She lifted her eyebrows and then smiled . himself to the girl . An Irish reel was in progress , and tip of his cigar glowing in the darkness . mother's chair , she listened intently as Mrs. O'Sullivan ' Who ? oh ! I see , " replied Charlie Halpin , " that is Rose reality and almost alone in the world , except for an aunt Twenty-five years ago Desmond O'Neil was a young man Desmond will play an obligato on his violin to my piano . ' off laughing . No , not his style , perhaps , but some magnetic force our national dances . " give you a valse later if it is danced . ' who she was . ' I do not know your Irish dances , ' she said , " but I will of her uncle's youth , and so sitting on a low stool by her Sing the ' Rosary . ' Rose , do ! ' she entreated . " and dark-haired Trishman who , tall as she was , could still look to sing . The son of the house stood near and Desmond asked him suffered age , and died for their Faith and Fatherland . I do not raise , " said Desmond briefly . " I only dance " Really ? " and she turned to regard more closely this tall irst to join its ranks , and to throw himself heart and so 1940somann 356 --- Page 4 --- though Father Sinclair was some years older than Desmond mortifying yourself , and going out fasting to early Mass . A few days of idyllic happiness followed , while they walked it is all so hard that religion of yours-keeping . Lent and result . Indeed Rose was somewhat inclined to resent his Only a few halting words ; he had meant to say so much - and clear blue eyes to his , and said in mild surprise : course I know you Irish think a lot of your faith and all that , hinges and these two entered hand in hand . but I think , dear , I would prefer to remain a Protestant . I have not spoken to her of it yet , ' father , " Desmond awoke to the reality of life with a sudden shock . answered , " but I am sure she will be quite willing . After a few more days he tried again . but with the same light " that never was on sea or land , " and then-Desmond Desmond was surprised , for she possessed the treasure of a stood , and the gates of Eden swung back on their golden religion ! I really don't see any necessity for doing sort . Of spoke of the religious question . without my cup of tea ? No. Desmond , it is no good . I August evening as they were strolling in the garden together . felt a sudden tightening of the heart-strings as she lifted her there . They had known each other all their lives , and al- therwise you would not think of making her your wife . " have been"spoilt all my life and I wouldn't begin to be good temper-that priceless gift in a woman . He broaded the subject to her at their next meeting , and He talked in vain for that day . and had to give in the task behold , he was suddenly ' benefit of speech . But she under- months went by and then Desmond spoke to Rose one lovely instantly . tightly . " I could never understand it . And then besides , It would be no use . Desmond , " she said , and laughed It was his father who spoke to him , and when Desmond closed over it immediately . bothered you . ' She noticed the hurt expression on his face , and repeated I'm sorry , dear . " she said , and laid her hand on his with Limerick-a priest attached to one of the religious houses dmitted that he and Rose loved each other , Mr. O'Neil in the Catholic doctrine ? ' At least , dearest , do that much a movement that was a caress in itself . His other hand ' I presume that she is willing to be received into the different now ! ' for me ! ' By SHANNU.S drawtwo . Don't worry , darling , " he said quietly , " I am sorry I " But Rose . " he urged , " would you not get instructed Catholic Church ? " he asked . " I am sure , my boy , the That evening Desmond went to see his greatest friend in could you imagine me doing that on a winter's morning ring to the subject , and spoke almost irritably to him . " Oh ! Desmond ! I did not think you would bother over ether as though they tried on air in the radiance of that he said quietly , " I am sorry I " Oh ! Desmond ! I did not think you would't 358 . --- Page 5 --- tudes from the pulpit , and in the professional could so easily burned dimly . And Desmond fell on his knees and prayed Pray constantly , and storm the gates of Heaven for her con- magnetic personality , that power which could sway multi- he could not , although when it was uttered he seemed to feel But there is one great help you can give me-your dravers . Father Sinclair did not smile at this passionate outbreak ; be discerned in the dusk , through which the sanctuary lamp I will see her as you desire , and I promise you to do my best . of our faith ? Try and get her interested , will you ? Other- and unlike himself . And yet he did not regret that prayer- marry a Protestant is , you know , out of the question - I would wise if she remains obstinate , what can I do ? ' For me to church was almost empty : just a few kneeling figures could Father' Sinclair fulfilled his promise and went to see Rose In common with many another she felt the power of his break down the story barriers between God and the singer . mpelled in spite of himself to speak the words rather give her up-although that would break my heart ! " earnestly , prayed as we only pray-God forgive us ! - when and try to get her at least to listen to the fundamental truths I ask it at any cost-even at the sacrifice of all my life's hap- He stopped , as a strange , cold feeling event over him . that soul which was now in its birth throes . She agreed to go to him for instructions , and went regularly What had made him say that ? It seemed as though he was answer her , for he had no clue to the workings of her soul And I'm glad I can't believe in it . for if I did I would never your religion I cannot ! ' Then she turned to him swiftly , as she said passionately : in you " both . ' church for a few quiet minutes before the tabernacle . The " My dear boy , don't worry and don't lose heart so soon . At the end of that time she spoke to Desmond . version , and above all , that God's Will may be accomplished little break in her voice : " it's no use ! I cannot believe in self to her and touch her heart . Bring her into your Church . we entreat Heaven for our heart's desire . He rose from his knees after a while , feeling still strange ' It's no use , ' she said to him , and there was a strange Desmond thanked him and came away . sliding into the To him Desmond told all . and screws of the younger man . O'Neil , still he was always ready to enter into all the boys for a week . all the joy of life slipping away from him . He was troubled and amazed , but he did not attempt to What shall I do . Father ? " he ended : " will you see her ' What have I done ? ' he asked himself in dull wonder have another day's peace or happiness ! ' Speak to her , dear Lord ! " he implored : " reveal your- piness ! ' all the joy of life slipping away from him . e had a rare gift of sympathy and showed it now . tittuous . are another day's peace or happiness ! " --- Page 6 --- lives as carelessly and irreligiously as if they knew not the not of such-the example of your living faith has been , the me-if I really found I could believe in your faith it would the Catholic Church , and is it small wonder that non-Catholics Communion as seldom as possible and living their daily so many Catholics live in this world-half-an-hour for their felt that Rose need not have been so cold now , and he looked She was alone , sitting by the fire for the autumn evening slim figure in white surge . The short afternoon was draw- Mass of obligation on Sundays-Confession and Holy are many of the like you know well . They are a disgrace to ing to a close , it was dusk already , but the firelight fell on to draw her . to him . But she drew back quietly . Desmond grace of the Sacraments . I know , Desmond , that you are rather wishfully at her , as she stood on the hearthrug , a tall , cause , under Divine grace , of my conversion . But that there had never been prodigal in demonstrations of affection , for his ideal of love and marriage was the Catholic one : still , he would be no half-hearted one . it would be all or nothing with received a note asking him to call and see her that evening . was chill-when he entered the room . She rose to receive the girl's golden hair , and the scent of the violets she wore alter the whole of my life . I could never live the life that Holy Communion . Another went by , and then Desmond Rose ! " was all he could say , and he extended his arms isk what good can be in a religion that bears such fruit ? " him and he went forward eagerly , all his heart's love in his Two weeks passed and Rose was baptized and received serious , troubled eyes . came to him where he stood . There was silence for a few minutes . Rose seemed to find his companion through many a restless day and sleepless She paused again and her voice shook , but she regained Then she turned and looked at him . which he could not shake off . Desmond , " she said , " I am going to cause you great Alas ! he was often to see that vision again : it was to be " I often told you that if ever I did become a Catholic T herself-control and continued : and still there remained the presentiment of coming evil laugh . would say . eyes . pain : I know that , but I cannot help it . God's Will must it hard to speak , and Desmond was waiting to hear what she THE CROSS . to you . ' night . be done . ' and she resumed her own seat . He observed in silence . but still she was silent , She paused for a few moments , and then gave a sad little gazing straight before her with Ah ! Desmond , " she said , " you will think I am she said at last , " I want to speak Ah ! Desmond , " Sit down , Desmond , " she said at last , " I want to speak Sit down , Desmond , ' came to him where he stood . --- Page 7 --- learned to know and respect , but also to fear a little . He never got over his early grief , and although as a Catholic he faith and devotion , to feel that he did not grudge her to God . only the dear Lord and herself knew of the hours of agony her novitiate . She never repeated of her resolution , but we feel that we would give anything , suffer anything , just how that she herself would have the heads of her Order . suffering which our human nature knows is so hard to be dared not rebel , still there were times when he needed all his his place was the silent , reserved man , that all Limerick own home in England , studying and praying , preparing for and temptation through which she sometimes passed . No parcel - it was her little rosary of mother-of-Pearl , sent to the enthusiasm and ideals had gone . never to return and in or one " touch of a vanished hand , and the sound of a voice long and sadly : his time moved as if in prayer , while he raised at that moment stepped back into the room , saying briskly : little case which contained Rose's beads . He looked at them Alone in his study he drew from his waistcoat pocket the borne as that terrible heart-hunger which consumes us when the Church . During that year she had lived quietly in her and he read them over through a mist of tears-tears of which And so , dear . " concluded Mrs. O'Sullivan . " your uncle THE CROSS . sure that He repaid a thousandfold any sacrifice she made I was telling her a story at the past , Desmond , " she said His glance followed hers , and his face changed and softened A few farewell lines in her own handwriting came also , I am going to my study . Mollie , for a little while " softly , and she pointed to the song at " The Rosary " on the wonderfully . But he did not speak , he only stopped and the crucifix to his lips . quiringly at his sister . open piano . His niece rose hastily and left the room to hide her tear- And Desmond O'Neil ? The light-hearted Irish boy with he was not ashamed . But we may be sure that God did not leave her comfortless kissed his sister as he said : sudden wonder and sympathy at the middle-aged man who stained face , but his sharp eyes noticed , and he looked in- On the morning that she was professed he received a tiny that is still . ' in His service . Anne M. Smithsonian . months . ' Moira's tears were falling fast , as she whispered brokenly : can never hear that song unmoved even after all these lights ? ' Well ! Moira , is the music over ? Will you ring for years . " And she ? ' And youth looked with 364 . ' She is in the convent , dear . I hear from her every six Oh ! mother-poor uncle ! " kissed his sister as he said : ... " our SUV ST Oh ! mother-poor uncle ! " And youth looked with --- Page 8 --- who had fallen away from the practice of their religion . ' His in the Servant of God's judgment , would be just such a often we who knew him heard him speak of the Irish as ' my of his life , that he possessed the virtue of faith in an eminent Staffordshire . ' There was an extensive parish attached to but God willed it otherwise . ' His beautiful life was to be of St. Francis de Sales that " Zeal for the salvation of souls Spencer was then Provincial , and he sent him first to Aston . miles through the district . " records a brother-briest . " visit- to the Father General of the Passionists for missioners for could be said of every holy soul . for zeal is the outcome of showed how he ever kept before him the truth of how precious labourer . Men as he could bear with equanimity the brutal insult or biting taunt of the English canaille . to which derisions , and mockeries which are to be had here . " Charles , St. Wilfrid's , and Father Charles threw himself into parochial work with the fire of an Apostle . " He used to walk for England . " Send me labourers . " he asked . " but labourers degree . " Venerable Dominic , about this very time , wrote Father Charles came to England in 1851 . Father Ignatics and shortly afterwards to St. Wilfrid's , Cotton Hall , in century , gave St. Livinius as Apostle to Father Charles's patience and perseverance in dealing with obstinate cases in England . It would be as difficult to imagine Father spised , for there is no stint in the quantity of sufferings , was his predominant passion . " Without doubt , the same St. Augustine . One knowing Father Charles's work for six- mission in England we had no house in Ireland till , 1856 : spent amongst us . ' And in coming to Ireland he was spared there was a small colony of them : and this love grew anace whether the outcome of a promise to Ven. Dominic or not , Holland owed to Ireland . He had " volunteered " for our in Ireland till it was second only to his love of God . How love . " If you love God . draw all to the love of God . " urges ing the homes of the Catholics , and trying to bring back those early days of England's " Second Spring " of Catholicity . people , " or as " our dear good people . " Ireland , in the seventh confessed , and catechised . ' St. Jane Frances de Chantal said plary religious , exact in the observance of our Holy Rule , simple and gentle in his manner , and full of faith and devo- tion . No one could help noticing , even at this early period Passionist were sent to- us to pay back in part the debt that Dominic and his companions were hourly subjected in those who are prepared to suffer much , to be laughed at , and de- In 1857 , his Provincial sent him to Ireland , and here pro- Irisfi people whilst stationed at Aston . in Staffordshire , where and-thirty years at Mount Argus would unhesitatingly say that zeal for souls was with him , too . " a passion . many of the rude and bitter trials that Ven. Dominic suffered perly his life-work was done . He had learned to love the native land , and it seems as though this saintly Dutch even one soul is in the sight of God . ' He preached , and much edified by his holiness of life . He was a most exam- THE CROSS . --- Page 9 --- thought of self . He had given his life to God , to his Order . a word of complaint passed his lips . though for a long time seized by his last illness , when a religious , seeing that some- benefit of him by whom the miracle is wrought , but for the anctity , and yet hear him repeat time and again : " After all ny Masses and confessions , I am full of sin , " brought the friend amongst us . He looked " lonely . " though in truth he awfulness of the Divine Sacrifice revealed : to know his about worldly or political affairs . The phrase , " in the world Jesuit of him , " in a sphere of thought in which God had been reduced by half-a-century's self-denial . He had no constantly reminded by his very bearing of what religious was not so , for Christ was his close friend . ' He was a perform His miracles are generally-indeed , are almost al- to the people who came to him . " He lived , " wrote a learned of God's favour is shown , for this gift is given , not for the virtue of humility home to us . How patient he was ! Never lowing lines apply so fitly as to him after death : rays-holy souls . In the " Life of Father Charles . " written hing was wrong , asked him if he were suffering , he answered , down that his brethren realized to what an extent his frame Though we all loved and revered him , he had no intimate sisters , and country , and spent his life only with and for God . suffered intensely . Even on the very night on which he was was to have the veil of familiarity drawn aside , and the good of others . ' Yet the instruments that God chooses to By foreign hands thy humble grave adorned ; and knowing his life of constant prayer and selflessness . One thought of him as a victim of Divine Love . For God's dear His holiness was proved by his miracles , too . True , it insignificance . " He never read a newspaper nor enquired By foreign hands thy dying eyes were closed : It is merely an accident . " It was only when he was stricken foreigner " too . To no one whom I have known do the fol- As one looked at Father Charles's mortified countenance And stirring interests shunned with desperate flight . Bij strangers honoured and by strangers mourned . out not of the world , " could be applied to him in very truth . To live in the same house with Father Charles was to be is not in the gift of miraculous power that the highest form before his death , according to his physician , he must have with his " down-dropt " eyes - one rarely saw his eyes , which One associated him with the text of the Apostle Paul : " Ye were hazel-coloured , and clear are dead , and your life is hidden with Christ . the cross . sake he left a happy home . a loved mother and brothers and of life and by his miracles than by word of mouth . s everything . ' and the passing interests of time dwindle to department should be ; to assist at his Mass , and see his tears . By foreign hands thy decent limbs composed ; The world forsaken , all its busy cares The world forsaken , all its busy cares of his adopted country . and preached rather by his holiness With the clear-pointed flame of chastity " 368 . were hazel-coloured , and clear e dead , and your life is hidden with Christ . ' --- Page 10 --- but somehow he wasn't quite satisfied . Then one day he was getherin' up a horrified power o' money be his winnin's , world goes-people always want in ' a change , always an ' he used to tell people not to mind lookin' out . always for as I always say , don't mind lookin' down on others , don't sure there's bound to be some that can't have anyone to be anywhere but first past the winning-post in a race . " He scious reasoning so much as an innate knowledge that the the money they'd like , an ' others again thinks it's only being o" mine-just for a change . ' " That's " the way the mind how others look in your eyes , but do mind how you knowledge could ensure complete appreciation . . If Felim sunny mornin' that his two little girleen was at the bottom who an ' the therefore o' happiness in this world . Well , I look to them , an ' chief o ' all mind how you look to yourself . to look down on , an ' are they to be always miserable ? ' No , A neighbourin' man it was came with the news that the vessel be as happy as a wasp on a plate of jam if they only had all not an adherent of the somewhat insane " cheerfulness at any what you see inside yourself you won't care a button at what wantin' to have things the other way to what they are . An' about thinkin' you're better nor other people - ead one time o' a man who owned a sight o' race-horses , an ' finish it out , or give up your gun " when you cannot carry it ses to a friend o' his . ' Do you know . ' see he , " do you I'd like to see someone else's horse win a race from one folk in particular . It was not an optimism founded on con- begin in the fresh place . When you begin a thing , either There was a great man once , a Saint if I don't disremember , price " doctrine . Less than half a mile from his dwelling lived a man whose two daughters were drowned as a result good race-horses at that-for one of them was never known them to look in , to look at themselves . If you're pleased at As I saw , there's exceptions to every rule . I look at that o' the sea be the destroys work o' them Germanic monsters . snew that continuous failure disheartens , he was likewise Celt- and that goodly brand of it possessed by the Connaught poor man now , an ' wasn't it the glum news he got o' a fine any more . You'might as well not start a journey at all as to go any further , an ' he couldn't be too tired when he could he had gone in an ' told the story to his wife word for word able to look down on a date o' people under them that's the so-called philosophy of life , but he had the optimism of the While Felim believed in the virtue of cheerfulness he was of the Lusilania outrage . ' Felim was relating the facts of was drowned , an ' the poor man couldn't get before him till Creator of all things worked on a plan of which only full to go only nine-tenths o' the way . ' Some people fancies , " he remarked once , " that they'd Felim knew nothing in the bookish sense that is of the AN DELVERS ! . inyone else can see on the outside o' you . " the case to me : aware that perpetual success clove after a time . isno . --- Page 11 --- matters turn out as well as could be expected , then the fore- day ! ' People is too much inclined to induce things from far from slow they are to point out the flaws in the doin's o' done if only they had the managin' o' them . Anything from o' doubt . Let a man get credit for doing his best in any con- that he was only putin' people on their guard , an ' that only time ' would be as truthful to call aich dry day further a ' bad Fallor or the shopkeeper wouldn't be so good for the under- dition o' work or exertion - no matter whether his best is as poor man to be so unnatural as not to be human if he didn't , needful as the sunshine , and if the weather kept dry for a long teller o' disaster won't forget to chirp in an ' say how it was appear to them when judged be their result at the finish . out blow is the best blow a man can get sometimes . " Still that they would make a mess o' things without any manner an'd she get a kind of a man , an ' the next story was that we who prophesies evil is the safest prophet , for if things do go day may look all right to-morrow , just the same as a hutter- ever before , an ' we hope never will again , an ' I say that it's a wrong everyone says what a great foresight he had , but if he was not a believer in living by rules , and the grumblers happenin' like that only would forgive a man from the effects for he did prophecy a bad result they would be so careless good as the next man's or not . The case that looks bad to- polytics to doctorin' they'd like to have a hand in , an ' His o' what he might say . ' But to be ' sure , after all , even if bad sayin' an ill word o' another , but wouldn't it be askin' that fly has to pass through a stage of ugliness before she can Isn't this a bad day we have ? ' forgotten ' that the rain is as anyone but themselves . Though it came to a matter o' were wakin' her that night . Now , I don't believe in anyone while there's speech there's hope . Another was . " The knock- givin' sound advice or a useful direction I'd nearly but me good or bad when they should know that what's good for the dwells on that ? That was such a thing in life as didn't happen Nell , there came a sort of a quare look in the woman's eyes , admitted to each man the right to his own views . " There's a power o' people in this world now , an ' they spend their time thinkin' how much better things would be One of the favourite mottoes of Helim was . " Never saw words break no bones , neither do they cure any . ' ou're bet till you can't say it . " which conveyed the idea that aker . When there comes a wet day they'll saw to run . how they affect them at the minit an ' not from how they will is another class that should get back sales only . The man ' People setlin ' up to be always foretellin' bad happenin's buttons the greatest criticiser wouldn't have the most good were far from irritating him , for like your true optimist he Another quare thing is the way people say things to be and if he doesn't to this day , think terrible things when he # UNVUS . sense to give . as the postman had brought it from the village that morning ' . clap her wings with all their colours to the sun . 373 . --- Page 12 --- 374 . Light of eyes blinded by tears . Star of both sinful and saintly . It rose in its shining mild , Light of eyes blinded by tears . Steadfast , alluring , supernatural , Hope of the heart beating faintly , Hope of the heart beating faintly , Peace and goodwill to men . ' Star of both sinful and saintly . Martyrs and heroes and sages . To the cradle of Mary's Child . It guided to Mary's Child . The Star of the Ages , holy . And each passing Christmas morning Star of both sinful and saintly , Mid wars and oppression , mild , And the words of the true Evangels . Ever the chorus of angels . Till it rested above the manager For those who have eyes of faith , Are known to the unbeguiled : Was it to earth a stranger Hope of the heart beating family . Shineth the star as then . Still clearly through darkened ages - And for us both furthest and highest The Hope of the Ages smiled . Glory to God in the highest : We may follow its shining mild Light of eyes blinded by tears . Past coldness and doubt and scorning It shines in the heavens eternal Where He lay whom angels praise ? Till the Magi followed its rays , Of the child and the stricken in years , Of the child and the stricken in years , Is heard in the heart of a child , Come to the Child , " it said . Of the child and the stricken in years . Jessie A. Anderson . The Star of Kethlehem . And led where unwelcomed and lowly --- Page 13 --- turned to acknowledge he must have noted the contrast be- ance from Egypt , or lately introduced by the Roman govern : had therefore dismissed the case . But since the prisoner had Pitate had followed it in previous years . Suppressing all of shining white that now covered the torn garments and had failed to find any foundation for this accusation or any and their officers if he now condemned to death a man whom of the Jews ; twice there had been bloodshed in Jerusalem : all- given offence to the religious rulers and the people and was really his subject , and his public career had been passed in ready he had been reprimanded by the emperor : another con- and friendless prisoner , the loss of dignity before the soldiers orned the escort to Herod would salute him , and as he nors , is uncertain . But the people highly valued it , and brought this man before him as one " that perverteth " the people , that he had already that morning examined him and ment , and then they would let him go . The silence , angry jealousy and malice of their leaders , his pity for the suffering to any popular clamour . He must then speak them fair Procuratorship , " and ruin his career . On the other hand , he had twice declared innocent . all these forbade him to yield at the Pasch . Whom will you that I release unto you . great antiquity and established in memory of their deliver . themselves to chose who it should be . Whether it was of drooping figure of their prisoner . Then he moved towards Rome , his dislike for the Jews , his clear perception of the his deverness to keep it . ' I'mce by the display of pagan the occasion of this trouble . he would inflict some punish- and claim the release of some prisoner condemned to death , tween their dark tunics and iron breast-plates and the robe in the hope of this escaping from his own predicament . cause of death , " that he had sent him to Herod as he was emblems he had previously wounded the religious feelings find any cause for his condemnation : both civil authorities " But you have a custom that I should release one unto you the accusers , and stove to reason with them . They had Sanhedrin deputation . The company of soldiers who had his way to high position , and he knew that it now needed all Then he bethought him of another expedient . There was Aict with the populace . even another riot . ' might met him the sular but only equestrian rank , he had succeeded in pushing trace of irritation , he now invited them to use their privilege . brough the breetorium , crossed its threshold to meet the and ominous , with which his suggestion was received told his sense of justice , and of his position as representative of I custom that at their national Festival the people should ask that prince's dominions : that Herod also had been unable to prophet of Nazareth : but at all costs any public disturbance must be avoided . him at once that he had failed , and that they would still cling to their demand for the death sentence . He therefore again left his apartments , and passing his position . Not of Roman but Samnite race , not of con- and appease their anger ; then find some means to release the # UNUSS . to their demand for the death sentence . 376 . --- Page 14 --- he consent for them to proceed according to their law , they outside the walls . They want him nailed to a gibbet , raised of their hatred . He knows that their punishment for blas- prophet of Nazareth be stunned to death in some obscure ditch Lord be scourged . The Jews will look upon it as a prelim- phemy , the present accusation , is stoning to death ; that if would not be satisfied . ' It would not content them that the Whom will you that I release unto you , Barabbas , or Jesus . stand somewhat apart that our Lord may be clearly in view . garment and the mockery of the shining robe plead in vain . As he sees the exultant looks of the leaders and hears the the light that they may see him bleed and shrink , and faint His exhausted and trembling frame , His white and cruelty up , written by heaven and veiled by earth , with his face to furious about of the crowd . he begins toathom the depths stained face , His bowed head and dishevelled hair , His torn water , and as the water is poured over his hands he says nary to crucifixion ( " preparation and crucem " ) ; or , he catches they in answer raise higher the cry for Barabbas . that is called ' Christ ! ' . At a sign from him the soldiers expectant , a cry upon their lips . He addresses them : Baffled now and angry , Pilate says ironically , " What will you then that I do to the King of the Jews ? ' loudly , " I am innocent of the blood of this just man : look now ' pronounce the definite sentence . ' He signifies that our hope . Then he raises his head and surveys the crowd , eager , Pilate may wash his hands , but he cannot cleanse his soul , But the crowd insist the more . " Let him be crucified . ' be upon us and our children . ' THE CROSS . They startle him with the demand , " Crucify him ! " sweeps away Pilate's failing resolution . He will not even The whole multitude cfv out . saving . " Away with this man and die . " Let him be crucified . ' So everlasting infamy lies on him , and Jerusalem was laid in and release unto us " Barabbas . ' Astonished and dismayed he can only repeat his question ; In scornful rage he orders an attendant to bring layer and conflict . Placid Wareing , C.P. you to it . ' Then the conscience and honour of the man rise to the brings strength to his purpose and seems to make sure his The storm rises higher and louder till it surges over and They accept his disclaimer , and take the guilt . " His blood Why , what evil hath he done ? ' ruin . it the hope , it may move them to talent . sweeps away Pilate's failing resolution . the hope , it may move them to talent . The storm rises higher and louder till : 378 . --- Page 15 --- responsibilities is also a matter beyond my understanding . drawing-room , in the warning light of the October afternoon . How you can reconcile your conduct with a sense of your " Well , eranny . ' I like to do things thoroughly . " returned example becoming Roman Catholics ; but a monk ! " he house , so it must come from the Gorrestons , though your heard his quick steps go down the corridor as Leo returned . with the light of the candles . Leo went hurriedly to the ohn . " You know you have always advised thoroughness . " attendance on the old lady , sitting at tea in the Gorreston big I could have borne you-and Leo also , who ought to have door . Femima knew that Bretton was waiting there . She in the corridor . father and grandfather were about the sanest persons . I have now , as I go into a horror of everlasting night , I tell you ever known , my dear John . " and throw away all your advantages in order to shave your the chief sentiment I shall inspire in my surroundings . " How you can laugh passes my comprehension , John. grandsons in a meditative manner : " it is not on my side of here . " said Lady Gorreston , resignedly , looking at her two shown better than to have been weak enough to follow your what I thought of the part he has played in the matter , " said ooked from one to the other . read and go without shoes and stockings . ' The dying man stirred , raised himself on his elbow , and " I have told you often " the words came at intervals , is though no interval had passed since he had last spoken ; Lady Gorreston with emphasis . laint and grasping " that there is no God . ' I have sent for the priest , ' he whispered . " When I last saw Peter Bretton I told him very plainly " I undoubtedly . I sincerely hope that disgust may not be " There must be a strain of insanity in the family some- He sank back on the pillows . looking from one to the other . There was a silence , while the first rose-tints of day mingled chapter XVI . John , with a twinkle of mirth in his eyes . " I have told you often that there is no God . " he repeated . ' Impressive though those items of the 1 making a disgusting object of himself . ' He fell back dead as the swift footsteps of the priest sounded With everything in the world to make life attractive , you go se . they are not my only inducements to enter it . " replied Only ourselves . " John laughed good-humouredly . He and Leo were in What was it laughed ? taking a disgusting object of himself . ' not " A priest ? room ? ' that I know that there is a God , and I- Religious , indeed ! A man can be religious without Who is in the A FITS CORNALVIA VIAANANANNAANNAANNAYAN " Impressive though those items of the religious life may that I know that there is a God , and I- Religious , indeed ! be . they are not my only inducements to John laughed good-humouredly . 381 . --- Page 16 --- outwardly the young man was his old merry self , though there know very well . Selina , that it is not a matter of sentiment granddaughter , " she said , smiling at the girl : " and you and weary look . She had lost much of her bright colour , was a subtle difference in his cheerfulness ; it was less on the the cross . There was a ambiguous rustling of silken linings , and Mrs. Lady Gorreston coughed significantly . put in Leo , from his seat on a footstool beside the old lady . assistance to Nature in those early days of Mrs. Trevyck's but she was no match for her mother in an altercation , and she " I am glad that you have condescended to spend Christmas Have some more muffin , granny . " them so if they make any remarks . I was without a religion " I am quite ready and very much pleased to look after my upon the hearthrug in a very ecstasy of enjoyment . with us in a rational manner , John , before making an object Mrs. Trevyck made a semi-indignant murmur of protest , ' He didn't play any part at all , beyond setting a good what the horror of his father's death had been to him . but emima followed her mother into the room . and the con- happier eyes . example . " Example is better than precept . " See copybook . " presently . Mrs. Trevyck drew out her handkerchief . versation became general . The girl had a rather strained Selina is more artificial than ever . ' . Art rendered lavish of any kind until I became a Catholic . " to get more than a man little smile from her . We shall be a nice little party . ' went on Lady Gorreston . Lecture , indeed ! The lecturing was all on his side . if knew it . as to the fitness of things . ' widowhood . What the Newtons will say about Leo's change of religion Treyyck came into the room . " Lady Gorreston' eyed her " When do you go to Cappella , granny ? " asked John some curiosity . " I have not changed my religion , mother . You can tell in full bloom I don't know . It is subversive of all my ideas of yourself . ' laughter with disapprobation , mentally remarking that " How did Bretton take your lecture ? " , asked John , with That young man laughed good-temperedly . The fact of the broken engagement had been communicated I cannot imagine , " observed Mrs. Trevyck . and her movements were listless . Even Leo's nonsense failed th you , but that you wish to accept the Newtons' invitation . ' I shall like Christmas in hot sunshine and with orange-trees Teniima looked at her brother wistfully . Only she knew If only I were not so sensitive : but the associations - irface than it had formerly been . He looked out on life with you please , " replied the old lady , whereupon Leo rolled over ' At the end of the week . " returned the old lady . " How cannot imagine , " observed Mrs. Trevyck . and her movements were listless . Even Leo's Lady Gorreston coupled significantly ! " to look after --- Page 17 --- dissipate his fancies . " So little importance did he attach to of more : but there was a difference . Combanionship in those could not have told why-the girl felt that between herself Catholic . Leo ? " asked Temima timidly . ' The brother and to take it in , and some of it stuck : so he had the task of though he had confided to his sister that he had been under clearing out all the rubbish of years , wrong beliefs , and and her brother was an intangible barrier : now and then she popery , ' and all that humbug . ' said Leo laughingly : " it instruction for some time before his father's death . Mr. any seriousness , telling his son that a little study would soon Jemima went on expeditions in search of effective bits " as ness and warmth , a home wherein Leo dwell as a child of the old days had been free and unrestrained ; now-though she house door , a few evenings after this conversation , when the Treyyck knew of this fact . but had refused to treat it with ' Did you have to study a great deal before you became a England , ' blessed Reformation ' and the evil practices of out in the cold and " darkness , who could see through the lighted windows into a home where all was love and bright- had all been drummed into him ever since he was old enough Leo had been extremely retirement about his conversion , sister were sitting among the rocks , " each with sketching found herself thinking that she was like a homeless wanderer that he all but forgot it as he grew daily worse in health . " I believe that I am about as happy as anyone can be this erraneous ideas , and prejudices , while I had a perfectly empty tall figure of the English girl appeared before him . He rose side of heaven , " answered her brother , with a strength of If you please . Father , " said Iemima , forgetting a care- quickly . lead . never having troubled myself about anything of the conviction that left no room for doubt . fully-prepared speech she had rehearsed all the way from the Father Sebastian was sitting under the trellis in front of his sind ; so it was all plain sailing for me . ' Leo's old passion for sketching returned , and he and proselfliving tendencies of Rome , " and found him a very I can tell you ; but it was a lot easier for me than it was for block , but the girl's thoughts were far away from the scene " Oh , " there's plenty of material for study in the catechism , You know poor old John had been brought up Church of And " with an increase of timidity : Jemima felt that Villa , " I have come to ask you to make me a Catholic . ' agreeable companion . " Only the catchism ? " asked his sister , wonderingly . before her . was treading on holy ground - " you are happy , Leo ? ' house , while she could only stand outside . on that brown sail . ' Gorreston . ' Study ? " Why ? ' I studied the catechism pretty thoroughly . " d Leo . " I wish I could get the effect of the sunlight onviction that left no room for doubt . replied Leo . a baffress from Villa , --- Page 18 --- not to go , and the least little thing is made an excuse to stay church if they felt inclined , not because it would be wrong and of course Hicks could always go to his own church quite Roman Catholics were the salt of the earth . No doubt you reception into the One Fold , where of Our ' Lord is Shepherd . said the old lady irritably . handsome man : but all results are handsome . If a man is was a church at Cappella , and , as there is not , you never go . away . Then they quarrel so much among themselves , and lot good-looking he is not admitted into the Society . ' ' Has he changed his religion , then ? ' jollification immediately after Christmas , said John Gor- men , " etcetera , said her grandson , mischievously . easily , as we were nearly always in Catholic countries . ' I have noticed that with other Protestants . ' They went to reston next , day to Femima . " I want a chat with you , so I call it decidedly Festival , " said the old lady severely . Catholics . We never troubled about the servants' religion ; Well , gran , you know " the best laid plans of mice and and sighted . The telegram bore the words : " Heartfelt congratulations , " What is Festival ? " asked Leo , coming in , followed by to no purpose ! " she said , her only auditor being Leo . think you are . I shall be the only heretic in the place soon , ' They went off together ; Lady Gorreston looked after them liary as " The happiest day of my life , " the day of her the clergyy teach two or three different doctrines . Oh , I could And how did you like the sermon ? ' ' Different relations ? Hicks is a Catholic . ' never be a Protestant ! ' granny , who has been telling you such nonsense ? ' Did you ever see a Jesuit ? " and was signed . " Bretton . ' told me that it is a fact . ' John Gorreston . A telegram came to femima on what she noted in her ' I read it in a Church newspaper , I think . No ; someone I have to go back to Gorreston to give the tenants a icks and Rosalie reconcile their different religions ? Church , of England , but you won # you never so udgment , to go and hear a famous Jesuit preacher , a very " Oh. the man was a fluent speaker , but he talked as if I don't see what the Jesuits have to do with that , granny . " Do not inflict your hackneyed quotations on me , Leo , think . ' " What a band of Adonises they must be ! My below Jemima . And to think of the plans I made for those two , and all turned Lady Gorreston . " The world has gone mad , I " Yes . I was once over-persuaded , against my better " That will do . child . " said the old lady dirty . " How do Hicks saying nothing about his religion . ' " He has always been a Catholic . His parents were me for a walk along the shore , will you ? " The sea-wall afforded a comfortable seat . ome for a walk along the shore , will you ? " returned Lady Gorreston . His parents were He has always been a Catholic . wasover . --- Page 19 --- couple of great jars , standing one on each side of the steps , disgust of his mother , who has made a second marriage , he reioices in a new Catholic church of great beauty , and schools boy bears the Gorreston name , and the good works begun Are you aware that the luncheon bell rang three-quarters remains an inveterate bachelor . Why . I have struggled against my love for you from the first and abused herself for doing so . Down at Trevyck Leo is a model landlord , and Summerton and the old place knows him no more : but Femima's eldest and hoped and prayed that one day that news would come to of an hour ago , Peter ? " with considerable emphasis on the And Femima , from sheer happiness , cried on his shoulder , grandmama , " he said boldly ; and Jemima Hed . me , you would not thank me for that poor , bald little con- If you knew if you could but guess how I have waited , Gorreston's master is treading the " more perfect war . " would give me . ' when she heard a voice behind her , and turning , saw Peter gratulation , " he said gently . Jemima and I had a good deal to say to each other , while John Gorreston ruled there are carried on enthusiastic- Van know that I love van . don't vain ? " he said tenderly . cally by the present owners of the Hall . Do you think you could care for me a little bit ? " Bretton came a little nearer to her , trying to see her averted sob in her voice . ous embarrassment and wonder . tion of the shrine . jemima made an incoherent reply . Even when you were angry with me for climbing into bretton . together ? " he ruins , and nearly shook me ? " ' But you know now . How could I see you and not care ? Jemima glanced at him quickly , then looked away in tremu- ogether , and went out upon the terrace to meet them . " I-I didn't know you cared , " she answered , with a little so they knew together before the statue of the Immaculate that satisfy the most fastidious of inspectors ; but , to the time I saw you . ' Mother , and when they rose Bretton said : " Let me help you , and together they finished the decora- THE END. ) . The Angelus is ringing . " he said ; " shall we say it " Lady Gorreston saw them coming back to the house name , Your brother sent me word . He knew what joy the news ind , of you to send it . But-how did you know ? " re you . Will you be my dear and honoured wife ? " " I have not yet thanked you for your telegram : it was very face . " Even then , " he said with a smile . " Heart's treas . Even then , " he said with a smile . other , and when they rose Bretton said : --- Page 20 --- about them that we see in the blooming meadow and the quiet you a benefactor . ' Look back upon the past "year with its the hillside are cut into symmetry by ceaseless blows , and the diamond is cut and polished into glittering facets by of this or that agent does not for a moment retard His great mercy and light whom you aid in sending abroad , will find distressed whom you relieved , gather around you , and nail and apostles , and the spirits of just men made perfect , " then was to honour God . Then will the poor whom you fed , the you will still more clearly see the results of a life whose aim when trees shown of their dignity and foliage are saved and hewn into the statue by the blows of the chief and the mallet ; world . Tens of thousands breathing the spirit of that Church is such , and so much depends on action , that everything the architect comes into being only when stones torn from been instruments and the remorseless wheel ; the dream of aid shall not be lost on the wayside . The messenger of to spare " ; but the plan is the plan of God , and the removal at last , you come to be gathered to the home of the prophets mooth-browed youth and maiden have that beauty of Nature which is , of all others , the grand instrument of blessing the sick whom you visited , the stranger whom you sheltered , the it that men and women reach their true maturity of character . this picture I have just drawn for you , look forward into the earth . Some fall-strong ones , too " too much for plenty saye written their record upon the brow and the brain behind gospel , you are called to live and act . The state of the world reward shall be what " ear , hath not heard , eye hath not seen , broken resolutions ; and its fruitless plans ; and then , with every sin ; repent of every sin ; live unto God ; and your orest , but it is only when time , experience , and adversity do it ! " Keep your heart with diligence : break away from planed into proper dimensions . The laughing child , the and national character soon ripens into greatness , and one design . ' Under the full , the pure , the purifying light of the influences-under whose broad and powerful aid individual are already in the field at work , trying to ' bless and save the lawn of the New Year , and remember that you have been through pain , or something analogous to pain . Marble is You have heard the joybells ring in this New Year , you seems to say loudly to every man , " Do something do it ! - the hungry who will receive the bread of life . And when , save therefore another chance of realizing this noble ideal given another chance ! By they sweat and thy travail , thou shall conquer earth " - not by my ease or pleasure . ' You have the Catholic Church-that mightiest of all wind . You help to send a missioner to pagan lands - your L NEW X EAR HONNILY . either hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive . -it may be your last ! This is so because God hath said to Man and Woman : W.T. B. W. Your way is the way of the Cross . Your way is the way of the Cross . " Perfection 1907 " Perfection comes . assoms . --- Page 21 --- wishes and rows of friendship that I am really overwhelmed , and can hardly find words to express the gratitude I feel . beautiful magazine , The Adelphias , which in contents and your goodness and sympathy ; and now I wish the Angel of lose their good opinion of me , seeing my faults and short- Isabella Reilly , Chrissie Burke , " Nancy Fullerton , May friends , Lilian Mary Nally , who sends me this " sweet and Allen . Mary Lelia Maguire . Mary Rennie , Eily Barrett , Sara consoling message ( all these letters have been with me since St. John's . Newfoundland , send me as a souvenir their in holy friendship . We see one another only through what every blessing in God's unbounded store ? ' In the course of when I pray for those I love before the Crib of the Great ever known ! " Need I say that I am grateful ? " Need I say we write - and what we write shows us at our best . This is Bethlehem to whisper in your ear how I shall pray for you earnain , writes : " I feel myself fortunate in having been a turn-out is a credit to everybody connected with it . Success last composition . Please tell him that I do thank him most member of the Guild , for in it I have met many dear friends . Canon Sheehan says in one of his works that " books are him and all the members of the Guild at ' the house with the of the happiness it has thrown across my life . " If Proinsias have come to me from Arthur Murphy . Philip J. Cauldwell , great pleasure in bidding welcome to the following new memi- does not like to meet any of the other members what is he to that I wish the sender of that message every holy joy and Francis included in the invitation , too , Mollie ? I have very This is perhaps , why we members of the Guild are so united the middle of December ) : " On Christmas morning , when greater than men , because they reveal man at his highest . ' heartily , and that there is always a warm welcome waiting for say to this invitation from Mollie Joyce ? " Proinsias Mac not thanking him for his kind but ill-deserved praise of my well ( Dublin ) , Arthur Murphy and Pat Murphy ( do. ) . comings , but whatever be my fate in life , and whatever path he members of the Guild in St. Bonaventure's College , Little One . ' May this be the happiest Christmas you have in my thoughts the memory of Blessed Gabriel's Guild , " and a very welcome letter , our old friend , Proinsias Mac Thigh- I feel near to God , I will ask him to bless and reward you for green hall door , standing by the singing river Lee ' ! " Is M. Garner . ' Lizzie G. ' Morgan . Kathleen McGrath . Maureen O'Brien , Mary O'Toole. James F. Kelly , and my friend of ( Howth ) , Kate Josephine Brady ( Cavan ) , Philip J. Cauld- Guild . I would not like them to see me , for fear they might tation Convention . Hospital , Co. Limerick ) . Annie R. Jackson to them and to it in the New Year I Cards and greetings Thighearnain , " writes Mollie , " must think me very rude for lies before me to tread , I shall always preserve clear and pure bers : Mary O'Toole ( Dublin ) . Nora O'Sullivan ( Presen- who I should always be afraid to meet a member of the --- Page 22 --- in this issue ( one coupon will be sufficient for all the members with the essays sent in by Nora O'Sullivan , Josie O'Brien . must have attached to them the coupon which will be found of a family ) . ' and essays and letters must be written on one Philie J. Cauldwell , ' 3 Sterling Street , It would seem as if one were watching at the death-bed of a dear friend . The Annie R. Jackson , Brigid Trainor , Julia Wall , and Willie nises the Guild will be the better of having had have been . But what of the " things that might have been ? " A glance Retreat , Mount Argus , Dublin . Guild in the New Year . " the prize goes to All compositions must be certified by some responsible veeds spread their noxious influence in the endeavour to destroy . A handsome Book Prize is offered for the best Legend of side only of the paper . ' They must be sent so as to reach the over these that causes the sharp pangs of regret . that , even though vain , will St. Brigid . Dublin , and if she lives up to all her pro- to be addressed-Francis , c/0 . The Cross , St. Paul's the reflection is sadly married . The flowers of virtue that were to be so that bind and endear it to us . The curtain of time is drawn aside , old scenes reacted . familiar faces , perhaps gone for ever , rise up before us , The bells will soon be ringing - a knell for the one , a welcome to the other . The Old year and the New . brief space more . for the birth of the New Year marks the Old Year's doom For the best little letter on " What I mean to do for the II . -For Members under 12 years of age . ovingly cultivated , to bloom in all their innocent beauty , under the tender her as a member . Maguire . quotations ( prose or verse ) on Spring . not be quieted . After one look we would rain turn away , for the beauty of Under 12 . A Handsome Book Prize is offered for the best set of three Prize essay . familiar voices sound in our ears , and the heart yearningly clings to things I-For Members over 12 and under 18 years of age . the next competitions . The old year with trembling men is totering down the sleep decline that care of devoted hands , are but scattered here and there , and myriads of 1 person as being the unaided work of the competitors . They leads to oblivion . Down , down , the fame of life still fickers , but only Members . Office of the Cross not later than January 14th . All Ietti lying year calls up memories sad and pleasant , and it is the links of these As the December days creep on a feeling akin to sadness steals over a into the mirror of time reveals " the might have beens . " It is you commercial site . vingly cultivated , to bloom in all their innocent beauty , under the tender the --- Page 23 --- members of the Congregation of the Passion . enclosing sixpence towards the Cause of Blessed " Gabriel . In Thanksgiving , etc. acknowledged in these pages . promise of a further donation . of Gemma' Galgani and the Little Flower . forwarded to the Postulator at Rome . of Gemma Galgani . canonization . TO OUR PROMOTERS . In answer to inquiries made from time to time James M. Mulholland , a little box of six years , writes a pretty little letter E. de M. ( Glasgow ) sends two shillings towards the expenses of the Cause Gabriel , sends ten shillings ( second subscription ) towards the expenses of his sends a shilling towards the Causes of Blessed Gabriel and Gemma , with of the Canonization of Blessed Gabriel and two shillings towards the Causes J. W. R. ( London ) sends half-crown towards the Canonization of Blessed J. B. returns grateful thanks to Our Lady of Sorrows . Blessed Gabriel and A Client of Gemma sends five shillings towards the expenses of her Cause Gabriel in thanksgiving for favours received through his intercession . The above donations , for which we are sincerely grateful , will be duly Iemma Galgani and favours received through their intercession will be gladly Contributions towards the expenses of the Causes of Blessed Gabriel and Mrs. Maloney ( Randalstown ) sends one-and-sixcence towards the expenses Sister M. Philomena ( Roscommon ) , on behalf of some clients of Blessed ranksgiving for a favour attributed towards her intercession and promoters participate in the benefit of four hundred and thirty-four Masses , well as in the prayers , penances and good works performed daily by all the jemma Galgani , for a cure and employment through their intercession , and thanksgiving for a favour attributed towards her intercession . iclosing sixpence towards the Cause of Blessed Gabriel . I offered ever for benefactors by the Fathers of this Province . as irticipate in the benefit of four hundred and thirty-four . These d promoters participate in the benefit of four hundred and this THE CROSS . reward awaits those that have fought and conquered . in safety to the eternal shores . chrissie Burke . The old year will soon be gone , the new will open for us a clear , unsulted the progress of time will bring forth . But whatever betide , whether ill winds only to look to One for guidance and protection , and He will surely lead us mination and perseverance alone will steer us on to the port of safety , where without which they are merely castles in the air . Human nature is a frail Good intentions are but first after all , and require patience and endurance , whirlpools , more menacing than the Scylla and Charybdis of Ulysses barque at most , and on the ocean of life has to encounter many threatening uffet us in their cruel embrace or good fortune smile on us benignly . we have 96 . re book of life . We are entering on a period , knowing not what in the book of life . We are entering on a period , knowi fet us in their cruel embrace or good fortune smile on us behind