Cross Bulletin November 1917

--- Page 1 --- mission and restrict its work for the salvation of souls , Servant of God should be fostered and perpetrated . In the granting special privileges and concessions for the occasion , morality assailed the Church , sought to hamper its Divine history of the Church it is noteworthy that whenever dangerous exercised . He brought forth spiritual fruit in abundance and heroic sanctity , the apostolic zeal , the marvel- tendencies were gaining ground in the world at large . or in stemmed the tide of irreligion . St. Paul was well fitted both this fruit remains . His Holiness the Pope , in graciously particular countries , whenever virulent opponents of truth and by nature and grace to enter the lists against the impious has shown his earnest desire that the spirit of this illustrious Voltaire , and men of his stamp , in the eighteenth century , and lefatigable labour , self-sacrifice and apostolic preaching lous devotion to the Sacred Passion , and the he world , on 18th October , remind us of the Canonisation . Miscellaneous . nspiring and uplifting influence which St. Paul of the Cross God raised up saints who by their pre-eminent holiness , in- churches of the Passionist Fathers throughout The Solemn . Jubilee . addressed envelope . Celebrations that have taken place in all the Annual Subscription to THE CROSS . Three Shillings , yesl two Vol. VIII . Literary Communications to the Editor , at the same address November . 1917 . business . Letters to be addressed to the Munner . VI. Argus , Dublin Unsuitable WEC will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped , Footducted by - THE " Ious devotion to the Sacred Passion , and the No. 7 lifting influence which St. Paul of the Cross Passionist fathers WNBA --- Page 2 --- which is likely to become more acute in the enormous dividends which go to swell the wealth of the ously aim to acquire , as far as in us lies , the spirit which counteract the poisonous effects of this demoralising class of other the voice of labour cries out for a living wage . The ful combine of the capitalist and the profiteer , while on the irreligious spirit , materialism , depravity , injustice and mis- general support to which the Society has such a strong claim . life , to endeavour to imitate such an example , and to strenu- and , with the charity of Christ in his heart , offered prayer ence Cardinal League at the recent Confer- nittee of Management is hampered by the absence of that Paul of the Cross preached and practised . We have the same tion contained in the address of His Emin- out of supplying good literature , will cheerfully and practically went forth as an ambassador of Christ to confound the ex- was a debt of gratitude to the Society for the efforts made to ponents of error and avert moral ruin and disaster . While ising the necessity not only of discouraging harmful reading . the world is to-day . it is well for us to think on such a noble will not fall upon unheeding ears , but that all Catholics , real- or our people . It seems , however , that the work of the Com- question of the day-the Social problem- for the conversion of those nations sunk in heresy and infidelity one which the world could not conquer a power which is and certainly merits the strong condemna- labouring with extraordinary zeal for the spiritual regeneration calculated to win the love of all hearts - the power of the Cross . ence of the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland . The country aroused . by the able papers on the great It is well that the world should be reminded of what St. on the Catholics of Ireland . representation that were opposed to the Church when the saint near future . We are confronted on the one hand by the power- THE CROSS . played to counteract the demoralising teachings of the age was which threatens both religion and morality , support a Society which has such a strong and undoubtedly claim of personal sanctification , and to achieve such great things for terest in the deliberations of the Conference the betterment of humanity . of his native land , his charity took a wider scope , he warned Catholic Truth . The Social . to combat the evils of that time . The power which he em- question . The importation of handful literature into Ireland is an evil society . Consider importance was imparted to , and increased in- irrupted St. Paul of the Cross to acquire such a high degree and sacrifice for their return to the Fold . Tempest tossed as The importation rature , by supplying sound , healthy and informing reading 198 and we sincerely hope that the appeal made by the Cardin 199 --- Page 3 --- indulgences we gain , and the other good works we perform to Almighty God a victim capable of expiating all sin and all nor , as we who are living , pay the debt of temporal punish- punishment due to sin , disarms Divine Justice by satisfying take away the sins of the world . The Holy Mass , presenting fulfil this splendid act of charity towards our brethren and its claims and establishing its rights , and looking upon the entirely worthy of His acceptance - an offering which , though presents again to the eyes of the Most High an offering guilty through the blood-stained features of His Beloved Son , can but make mute appeal by patient endurance of their pain even nearly approach it , in the power of appeal which it as alasgiving , indulgences or fasting . For themselves they makes upon the mercy and goodness of God . ' The Mass ment due to sins already' for given by works of penance such their term of imprisonment , unless someone is found to put are enabled to pay their debts and hasten the hour of their Liberty and happiness . Our faith teaches us that we can offered by the instrumentality of human action , can never be tion , but that it is also a sacrifice of expulsion . Of itself it is the unceasing obligation of the Lamb of God Who alone can Souls in Purgatory in their sufferings , and assist them sacrifices shadowed forth , but were powerless to effect . It He visits with forgiveness where chastisement was deserved . towards their final happiness . He Holy Sacrifice of the Mass The souls in Purgatory are beyond the reach and power of a means of redemption for the souls in Purgatory , it must be friends suffering in Purgatory by our prayers and good works , the Sacraments of the Church ; they can no more merit grace , is by far the most efficacious . ' There is no other which can remembered that the Mass is not only a supreme act of peti- into their hands the sum they owe . This is our privilege . We announced by the Prophet which would fulfil what all the old and provision . They are in prison for debt and must endure pays the penalty attaching to sin . The prayers we offer , the sullied by human imperfection . It is the clean oblation pre- but especially by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass . To understand the superior excellence of the Holy Mass as ) Fall the means by which we are able to comfort the Holy ii . --- Page 4 --- sacrifice . Around the altar the faithful unite their petitions ive may be deprived of these great blessings through our own it is especially offered according to the intention of the officiat- Vasses for the dead all the prayers are directed to the relief of legacy of the great Sacrifice , and the prayers and rites with which she surrounds the obligation of His Body and Blood intercession , inasmuch as they are the expression of the whole in his day says : " We pray for the dead " ... since we aloft to the throne of grace on wings of power by Him Who have a special and distinctive power of intercession . In lault , through pride , worldliness and sin , the Holy Souls are the Holy Souls in general , and in particular for those for whom the richer and more abundant the effects . Those who receive at other times . ' In this case the more frequently one ' prays , ful and faithful High Priest He sends forth mighty acts of Mass for the relief of the holy souls . In all the liturgies monies of Holy Mass have a special power of pleading and congregation , joining in the sacrifice , have greater efficacy , for the Church her Divine Founder has committed the priceless prays and offers with them and for them . When we assist with those of Christ and the Church , and these are carried ing priest . ' During the Holy Mass also the prayers of the passion . In His office of High Priest upon the altar whatever they do not ascend alone but are borne and supported by the Christ asks will infallibly be obtained . For them as the merci- who lived in the fourth century , describing the rite of Mass sight of the holy and most August Victim , offer our prayers at Mass we take part in offering the sacrifice and our own as it stands in our present Missal . St. Cyril of Jerusalem , from the earliest times declare the inestimable value of the prayers for the Holy Souls are of much greater efficacy than to propitiate the merciful God for those who are gone before for them . The Christ Who was slain for our sins we sacrifice Vemento or Commemoration for the dead finds its place , even because of His reverence and dignity , are infallibly heard and prayer and supplication which , as in the days of his flesh and proper dispositions to receive them . But whereas we who believe that it will be of the greatest advantage if we , in the The value of the mass for the dead . 203 and actively in the Holy Sacrifice , and being so closely united until its going down , are felt by the whole Church , and all always disposed and worthy of the Divine clemency and com- liturgical pravers of the Church . All the prayers and cere- with Jesus Christ , their prayers have greater power and Holy Communion during the Mass participate more intimately The tradition of the Church and the practice of the faithful Church as of one person , which is the spouse of Christ . To he faithful both living and dead ; that is by all who are in answered . effect . ' To this must also be added the value and efficacy of the iv. --- Page 5 --- to be an inn , and riding thither he ordered his horse to be green is the well-wooded demesne of Ardagh Manor . the play the man , and spend his money in true traveller style . Memoirs of Ardagh . are the landlords of the place . On the opposite side of the Oliver Goldsmith enjoyed the hospitality of the Featherstones young Nolly , then a boy of sixteen , a horse for the journey , time , on his first missionary journey through Ireland , and comfort and well-being . It is a quiet sleepy village , a calm , Accordingly . instead of pushing directly to his home near Local tradition preserves the story of his visit after the follow- Ballymahon , he halted for the night at Ardagh , which is but a ing manner . Goldsmith was returning homeward from the and kindly gave him a guinea . The lad's head was somewhat trees , and the whole place has the appearance of pastoral torv in modern times . Ardagh . like Troy , ohm fuit , and it Ireland . A semi-circle of neat and pictures are dwelling- directed him to the Manor House , as the best house in Ardagh . sequestral Vale of life , where the current of human existence The simple and inexperienced country lad took the big house founded a church of which the old walls can still be seen ; of the Tuatha de Danaan , had his home on the wooded hill consequence of the boy , and willing to play him a joke , Kelly school of Rev. Patrick Hughes at Edgeworthstown . His road golden guinea in his pocket . He determined that he would flows undisturbed . Yet though unknown to the Muse of His- accosted , a Mr. Kellv. was a notorious way , who was quarterred passible for carriages , and a friend in Edgeworthstown lent has its memorials and things of fame . ' Midir , one of the gods person whom he met , he asked with a pompous air for the few miles distant from Edgeworthstown . Accosting the first some clock tower has been erected by the Featherstones , who play - " a very well-looking house antique but creditable . ' at the house of Squire Featherstone . ' Amused at the self- ay through a country which was in these days almost im- rest house in the village . Unlike the person whom he one of the greatest comedies on the English stage . houses , with trim gardens surrounds a green in which a hand- poet . A handsome church spire raises its head amidst tall The Manor House is little changed , one fancies , since Gold- in the Manor House wonder , and the amusing circumstances A Ardash , one of the most attractive little villages in urned when he found himself mounted on a horse with a supplied him with the germ of " She Stoops to Conquer , " BOUT four miles south of the town of Longford is connected with his sojourn there - " the mistakes of a night " residence of Rev. Sir George Featherstone , ' clergy-man and which rises to the westward . St. Patrick stayed here for a nith's time , and it remains still , as he described it in the 205 . --- Page 6 --- lord , his wife and daughter should partake of it with him . old church is one of the very few churches of the fifth century , he felt at his ease in his inn , and was determined to show his expedient as far-fetched , which was introduced as the central old churchyard . there are still the walls of an ancient church served Master Goldsmith condesc to insist that the land- incident of the comedy , and they were quite unaware that the built of the massive stones that are characteristic of the early Tefia , a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages , resided at Ardagh , discover his mistake , until he was preparing to depart on the through Ireland , one of the first places visited by him was cake to be prepared for breakfast . He was not allowed to perious young cavalero was the son of an old acquaintance . been used in its construction are six or eight feet long . This In ordinary occasions he was awkward and bashful , but here to indulge it , as he discovered in conversation that the im- headed doorway , and some of the great stone blocks that have St. Patrick . The " Tripartite Life " of the Saint tells us air and carriage that were by no means distinguished . The the house . His last flourish on going to bed was to order a that when he left the kingdom of Meath , on his journey Squire , a kindly gentleman , scented a joke , and endeavoured Tettia . a sub-kingdom of the royal province , which embraced both of these recur to the mind as you stroll through Sir of the author of the " Vicar of Wakefield " and " The probability of the strange adventure . Sir Walter Scott stated he was short and thick-set with a pock-marked face , and an George Featherstone's demesne . At one corner of it , in an and wait upon their intruding guest . When supper was that it was remarkable enough that he himself was acquainted with another instance of the kind which took place , however , loud voice for the bill . His confusion on discovering that he the present County of Longford . " Maine , prince of South had been swaggering in the house of a private gentleman can of Christianity in Ireland , and the days of St. Patrick , yet was by no means calculated to carry off his pretensions , for Conquer , " on its first introduction in London , objected to the more whimsical than the many amusing stories that are told It is a far cry back from the days of Goldsmith to the dawn self at the fire he demanded what he could have for supper . easily be imagined ! THE CROSS . He told his daughter to assume the dress of an attendant . The story is a whimsical one enough , but it is not a whit in the middle ranks of life . Deserted Village . " Some of the critics of " She Stoons to following morning , and he was clamouring to mine host in a taken to the stable , and strode into the parlour . Seating him- cyclopean architecture . It is a small structure with a square- manhood and play the traveller of experience . His person and ordered a bottle of wine to crown the repast and benefit of which we still preserve any traces , and it was founded by author of the play had vindicated by a youthful experience the in the middle ranks of life . --- Page 7 --- but as the space before it was the most exposed . the besiegers officer bearing a white flag rode up to the castle : he sounded a bugle . All the defenders were at their appointed masts nearer to the castle to settle their plan of attack . when O'Shaughnessy , fearing treachery , interposed , remind- ceiving in his heart the bullet sped by the treacherous envoy . piece within the castle . At least twenty of their men lay dead or wounded in the open space . The besiegers hurriedly re- After a brief consultation , orderlies were sent through the ing the Chief that were he to fall now all would be lost . The Krag drew his pistol in a fury . castle leave it within an hour , bringing away nothing save they were absolutely riddled with shot and shell from the field- red-coated soldiers could be seen marching steadily , with all As has been said , the entrance-door was carefully concealed , wearing apparel , the lives of all shall be spared ; if these terms he paropoly of war , towards the doomed castle Ten men were ordered to move the gun to a less exposed D'Shaughnessv had barely time to spring aside to avoid re- about to appear at a window to answer the hanging summons . As many trees as possible had been cut down in the vicinity halt was called , and the two leaders approached somewhat in the days of the Wild Geese . 209 No further move was made for some hours . after which an was some hesitation about obeying the order , when Major the soldiers used this advantage skilfully . ing ever could be seen the reply . O'Shaughnessy glanced back at his master , in whose flash- position ; the fate of their comrades deterred them , and there Bid your master keep his terms until they are asked . of the castle in order to deprive the enemy of cover , but unfor- My commands are to treat with no one but the Com- tunately the time was so limited that many still remained , and ' What is your business ? " he demanded shortly . On the distant horizon a cloud of dust appeared . Too surely vas its meaning apprehended . The dust cleared off and the are rejected , no quarter will be given . " Then our terms are these : if your master and all in this next messenger will receive such an answer . " hundred soldiers facing each side and three hundred remaining anks : tents were raised , and a camp formed out of range . in reserve . The besieging party invested the castle on three sides , one mander , and not with a beardless boy . ' behind the loop-holes in the castle walls . The O'Driscoll was Meartime our reply is - ' firing his pistol in the air . " I rated , whilst a ringing cheer rose from the little garrison . tter reluctantly permitted O'Shaughnessy to go forward . ' In front two large and powerful cannon could be seen . A " State your business and become , " was the reply . were moving one of their howitzers into this position when 208 --- Page 8 --- the living rooms and the kitchen . No firing had been per- give help by such light work as loading rifles -the rest where it could play on the walls without being itself exposed . wounded at the Battle of the Boyne , and who could now only leave the howitzer where it was for the present and to remove it under cover of night ; meantime to place the other mortar effect followed upon the bombardment , the shells taking no This was effected without any casualty , though no apparent it was found that the howitzer had been withdrawn . A new His loss was well-nigh irreparable ; he had been a host in him- form of attack was adopted . All the trees remaining within held his opponents in scorn , forgetting that love of faith and No other attack was made that day . When morning broke sneered Colonel Bret. who was chafed at having been done out with a few male servants ; add to these fifteen who had been every man who appeared . means of scaling-ladders . They had noticed smoke ascending sitting safely behind these strong walls and thirty of our best Some of the besieged , anxious to see the effect , appeared at from one of the chimneys ; they concluded that this was over of the coveted prize by a mere throw of the dice . country can serve to heroism . effect on the enormous strength of the walls . manded every opening in the walls and instantly shot down range of the castle were occupied by snipers , who thus com- or I will shoot " dead every politician . ' of the inmates being women and children ? " He would have Suddenly a rain of grape and canister ploughed the ground THE CROSS . from the port-holes . Confound you , stop this rot and advice a fellow how to The O'Driscoll , mourning sincerely for the loss of his brave The poor little garrison was soon wofully reduced . the left side of the castle , killing and wounding many men . were at most only forty-five strong men to defend the castle , The besiegers resolved to make an assault at nightfall by heart : amongst others , " O'Shaughnessy fell fatally wounded . oldier to submit namely to defeat . He advised the Major to ircumvent these blackguards . I suppose there are hundreds Lieutenant , ordered the others not to expose themselves . the windows . A shower of bullets poured in and skilled many a gallant Now , men , there is your opportunity , " cried Bret . King , this castle won't fall into your raw like a ripe plum , " men laid low . ' What would Major Kraa have said had he known that there The men sullenly advanced , but were at once shot by singers " By love ! there is no two in command here ; I think , self . ' Curses on you for a parcel of towards , ' he cried . " " Obey Notwithstanding Colonel Bret's chagrin . he was too good a --- Page 9 --- established . But four years ensued before the home-sed had hands upon the coffin was an emigrant from Heath who had the Bishop presided at a Solemn Requiem Office and High bore the remains to the Cathedral , where , in every instance . of his age . Ten years he had spent in the Sacred Ministry , At the time of his death he was thus in the thirty-sixth year the final American scenes were enacted . ' the first man to lay closed over the coffin . ' By the middle of the year 1902 , how- an Irish grave . Through his agency , active communication actually five years of that time were passed in physical suffer- seek a fulfilment of Father O'Growney's dying longing for which the United States has known . At all the great cities A little more than the decade of his priestly agree he laboured publicly in the genuine cause of his country , and though the grave in Los Angeles Cemetery was opened . ' There they A cousin , then in the household return of the Archbishop of among those who accompanied the remains . ever , arrangements had been completed , and in September McNeil , Dr. Hyde , and all the figures of the revival were between the Gaels in America and Ireland was , at once , D'Growney who had but then returned to America from a ing , and far away from the land of his love , he served her one Irish hand , and tenderly attended by the Sisters of fied by the rites of the Catholic Church , clasped by more than found Father O'Growney as composed as they had left him Mercy , among whom an occasional daughter of Erin moved . been accredited as one of the most remarkable concessions exile I feel that I was personally represented on that occasion . halted to be met by the assembled Irish of the place , who nearly four years previously : the body in a wonderful state en route , including San Francisco and Chicago , the cottage now passed through the shade of the mighty Rockies has priests preached on those occasions . At New York , where of October , 1899 at the Mercy Hospital . Los Angeles , forti- New York , silently shed a tear at the catalogue . of preservation , and the sacred , shrouding vestments almost visit to Ireland , was first among the mourners . Mass . Eloquent too were the panegyrics which exiled Irish The first observes had been quiet . but the funeral which free from discolouration . line to Dublin , the American scenes were re-enacted . John Almost immediately after his death . Mr. Brannick began to Franciscan priest , and a Maynooth confrere of Father The patriotic priest died a quiet and holy death on the 18th served Father O'Growney's first Mass . In another death father O'Growney . Under the Irish skies at Queenstown , Cork , and along the At this point Father C. P. Yorke , the eminent Irish-San vently and faithfully even to the last hour . ervently and faithfully even to the last hour . 213 . --- Page 10 --- came cries , and violent sounds . The Gall had come : St daily , one yellow-haired , hazel-eyed boy , bringing bare neces - cathedral community to this desolate cycle . ' Hitler had come child , of a son . He had hidden tenderness under zeal for the day passed to the prime . to fail in a red window west . He to heaven : " But oh , my Father , I have loved You ! " The fast and penance of years might overcome the desire of a above the fall-let you come with us to the west of Ath- diath , into death of the kings : there we shall be safe awhile . ' the western door : he did not turn , he did not see how the lad well seem sinful , was broken - and he was alone . sat a lad , yellow-haired and hazel-eyed , driving his paddle It was his hour of dereliction : he fell before the altar : he beget young : the old shall sacrifice - but now there may be well . His trouble was upon him , his temptation , that not the noresponses . " And the dna eyes grew dinner , with a to be laid too strongly upon his heart . he passed from the wavering spire of smoke ; from the woods about the tower He crossed the little space about the church to pass under vigorously , violating the breast of the lake as the swans had he whispered , and crept back up the worn steps . Mr father , the Gall is in the glens ! He ones east , by the Mass be done fairly , for is not the Easter to-morrow ? " in travail of a waxing moon ; across her face rose a thin , He reached shore , and stood beside the priest . ' If that be God's will I so-but . oh my Father , I have published the silence , within the charming circle of the hills . and the Latin tongue . Now that one bond , so sweet it might now flushing as a moonstone under the dawn-rack . Within it white souls of little lads : yet because those small hands came as in the valley of two lakes : Let the young live , that shall behind him ! ' My people host up Glen-mac-ass to the gap rose , shivering , and passed outside the chapel . The east was cry came in his ears - in abandonment he put up the same or- Laragh and Annamoe ! There is smoke before him , and fire went slowly to the coracle , sad that there were no warm fare - sudden rising of tears . loved you ! " There came a break in his voice . sities for the body , making responses at Mass . learning of God . The priest trembled : " That is the will of Almighty God , ' from the ebony shadow of the trees , and shot into mid-lake . shall be like you , to go against the Gall in the years to be The hermit looked upon the grave , keen-blooded boy . But , and you stay , who shall lead my people in prayer , And if I go , " he said , " who shall sacrifice to God among I will stay . my father . " said the boy . " I will stay . that THE CROSS prayed , but the words were as dust upon the tongue . One " These things may be done in death of the kings , even " My son , I bid you go , that you live , to beget more that who shall teach me the Latin ? these hills ? " The priest trembled : " That is the will of Aln 211 . --- Page 11 --- the extra pay , called donation , and going straight to Con- the sacerdotal garment . Going one day to offer up Holy Mass , ready and willing to help and serve the Twilight and most friend and champion . He was at every man's back and call , to the church and , there no other garment being available , the Christ's , a prince of Christ's Church , he demanded himself-of clothed man . Martin drew him aside into a small cell close cloak to clothe a naked beggar , so when he was a soldier of among them , proving himself more than ever the poor man's utely . " I will , unarmed , lead my cohorts against the enemy . obscure members of his diocese . He still wore his shabby Bishop of Tours removed the white tunic he wore beneath his the humble toilers , the steadfast upholding of the rights of the people , and the good Tourangeaux insisted that he should In that case . " replied Martin very quietly , but very reso- ruler over Gaul , St. Martin said : as a soldier of Cesar he had stripped himself of his knightly stratagem the citizens succeeded in inveighing him into Tours black robes : he fared frueally : he trudged through the land , barians sent an embassy with offers of submission and peace . Great , exceeding great , was his charity , and as when he stant . the second son of Constantine the Great , at that period generally on foot , sometimes riding an ass . your money . I am from this moment Christ's soldier , and I only the Sign of the Cross . ' Constant took him at his word : but in the morning the Bar- arrived in full pontificals , he met a poor , unkempt , wretchedly They had their war , and for many years he laboured he finally arrived at Tours and entered , surely against his re future I will fight for Christ only : therefore I will not take Martin had ever been the poor man's knight , the friend of soldier of Christ . restments and placed it on the thin shoulders of the shivering be the poor man's Bishop . refused to allow him to absent himself from the impending cannot shed the blood of his children . and electing him Bishop . tind and gentle , full of overflowing charity to all creatures - to the little dumb beasts as well as to all mankind- De la petite beste mue ' Constant was furious : he accused Martin of cowardice , and Martin a pitie ' ever No longer a soldier of Cresar , he was from henceforth a I will ride at their head without sword or buckler , bearing After many wanderings , during which he showed himself " Hail Cesar ! I have fought for you in the past . but in battle . will , into his bishopric . beggar . The offers were accepted . Martin was free . the offers were accepted . Martin was free . I , into his bishopric . Against his will . for it was by Against his will , for it was by --- Page 12 --- si muke matsip tops . nfa b al againstria parop sea ma bfurt me on cup to a fast "n-a"n-eanc , curri obligito fast in-a boat , 1p.c.annurg na osoine . coff as crime . up marorn your operations . sacamerio's devil Mr.na elasticiap . 1r. Last Enjoin mo capsoiro Tcapps15 fast me commairo , Airlies earn Maine face FAO , n-simm an oroce sent to Finn , swipe too'n.g itsoms , fasail O. R.5.52 na"5ner " ir a marso on his strike . in-simm an o-000 mustard pins In-simm an issue before so pins . mid so a sham form nor as plastic or 50 but , 45ur march , similar he As also " perform as coming as he abran . 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Lunism inpan Leabsiro peo shop run 45up an one rooms so in 10-man . In his baronces tears of as no reason-fastdeals 1 . join his paroir an Zeampail . 615 an popular : Faldain from nations are too ceaseless set to many-commercial . 15 reo parorp a defressed in a resna- to undermining to deal the ' syrup in its suppl dead , an so modernmustero ours , a choir business to help , binn , so mbeannult to Dia out , a teampaid de , more your nonprofit had be found . ULABOOLAD . MOVODE ASUR DEFFIFORIAO LE.FORN. as our a coolad . tadaip from passage up too cessac setup spi : --- Page 14 --- THE CROSS . Needless to say I am only too ready to form an alliance with that gifted girl . whose writings I have so long admired , and surely . Francis , Connacht and as her Irish name denotes . ' This month , again , my officers have brought me the pages of the October No. and saw Commandant Lilian Nallv's offer . Poets , musicians , and sages old . In rapturous , joyous lays . against the encroaching Droghedians . Well may the Clann Ui' Neil we Hurrah ! for the land of patriots bold , the day they rashly challenged to combat the bad Westerns of Tir Amhlaigh this from Commandant Rita Carlos : " How delighted I was when I refused ly Post Bag. battle , unless the approach of the season of peace and A. McDonnell , Molly K. Monnelly . Is the saintly way they've trod ; Under Captain Claire de Burda . Christina Loftus . Maggie Keane , Frank Heaven-sent joys surround her to the great , eternal Godhead Maura Davis , Eveleen Browne , Kathleen Flannery , Bertie Browne , Marie For Irish mothers , too , 0 ye angels fair , re-echo sards of to-day ! ' At well ! we cannot all be famous . From a long O Ireland ! sing your praises , Browne . Collie Hefferson , Eva Ruddy . ood-will brings with it a message of peace . Listen Tynan , Constie Tynan , Nellie Chambers . Crown of the ocean , beautiful Ireland . So valiant and so true ! Hurrah ! hurrah ! for our ancient sireland , he ranks of those lucky ones who are being immortalised by the young Poor , ordinary , every-day mortals like us ! How we should love to be in Upon that festal mom , a band of new recruits . ' Here they are : ' Who give us Irish songarths . Her dear son's brow down . Who give their sons to God , "hrice-blest above all others . As the sacred rights of priesthood Under Captain May Healey . Thomas J. Healey . Jim Healey . Sadie Healey The fullness of her praise Paulino Murphy , Mario Conway . God bless all holy mothers Bridie Healey . " Mary Hekarty , ' Lilian Kelly , Tessie to avoid a conflict of the various forces now preparing for Under Captain Eileen Cafferty . " Paddy Cafferty , Renee Sweetman , Under Captain Nina Carlos . Pauline Callan . Alice Callan , John Davis , A couple of verses from other members of the Guild have reached me this and the followers of Lilian , the direct descendant of our illustrious ancestor . Under Captain Kitty Murphy . Eddie Murphy , Jim Murphy , Mario Murphy , Baile Atha Cliath , united by the noble bond of friendship , shall win the day verses : - hing sweet and seasonable for next month . Julian M. Nally sing be no place for anything else in the Guild . thing sweet and seasonable for next month . I am in an awful state of nervousness . I fear it will be almost impossible 422 Alice Keane , Maura Keane , Celia Hendry , Luke Crosby Lilian M. Nally sings : I hope they will send me some - O'Neill , entitled " The Priest's Mother , " I call the following touching but I regret that they are not up to publication standard eane , Alice Keane , Maura Keane , Celia Hendry , Luke Crosby . A. McDonnell , Molly K. Monnelly . My Post Bag . Under Captain Kitty Murphy . Eddie Murphy be no place for anything else in the Guild . ' I hope they will send me some- B. M. O'Neill , entitled " The Priest's Mother , --- Page 15 --- and daughters especially those who have gone from her protecting embrace work of the competitors . ' They must have attached to them the human and lived many years in the land of the stranger . With what found longing do youth ; in a misty panorama they behold once again the sweet days of love and love . It is the appealing simplicity and charm of her home life which , atmosphere breathes of holiness and sanctity ? of her loved ones ? Yet , beautiful , as she is regal and queenly through she children ? ' Is it the beauty and sulendour of her green fruitful machine nembers of a family ) and must be written on one side only of the paper . joyous , exultant troop of youth and vivacity , safe she keeps her loved ones St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Dublin . fidelity . With this sweet bond she gathers close to her maternal heart the like a golden chain , holds fast the tender love and remembrance of her sons and companionship . the innocent sports and froics that were theirs . As it Heaven's orchestra - the birds that cast their magic spell over the hearts Ni"Riain , Lillian Sheridan , Winifred J. Tobin , Maureen They must be sent so as to reach the office not later than by the first post which will be found in this issue ( one common will be sufficient for all the THE CROSS troop and either heath the scorching breath of iniquity and crime . baunts of sin , where soon , an very soon , the frank , innocent mirth would round the pulsing hearts of her children the binding letters of love and dancing , glistening streamlets , broad stately rivers , or the thrilling laws of they glance back o'er the rugged path of Time to the glorious care-free days of What is the wondrous charm which enters queenly ' Motherland the writer of the second best paper . Our dark Rosaleen . land of charm and haunting sweetness , entries Maggie Bowden , Rita McAllister , Kathleen Bowden and Monica Kierans . in November 14th . All letters to be addressed : Francis , cjo " The Cross , ' A handsome book prize will be given for the best " Letter to Santa Claus . " Christmas competitions . warded to Angela Toner , Presentation Convention , Drogheda . For the best letter on " Our Duty to the Suffering Souls . " the prize is The Irish home has a distinct charm which enlolds it and endears it to 11 . For Members under 12 years of age . I am sorry I cannot find , space for her very nice letter . For the best short essay on " Winter Nights in Ireland . " the prize is " Winter Nights in Ireland . ' Our prize essay . etc , and all business letters should be sent to the Manager . Competitors will please remember the following rules : All competition awarded to Margaret M. Partridge , Convent School , Mount- The Awards . rath . Queen's Co. Very good essays were sent by Ellis Members . A Special Prize will be given for the second best letter . papers must be certified by some responsible person as being the unaided I-For Members over 12 and under 18 years of age . A handsome book prize will be given for the best short essay on " Is the whether you send a letter or not . ( 3 ) . Orders for copies of " The Cross , under 12 . McNally , Ellis Seoiche , Frances Sheridan , Maureen Dwer . ' L ighe , Frances Sheridan , Maureen Dwyer , Lizzette Whitehead , Giving of Christmas Gifts Undesirable ? " A Special Prize will be given to appears , it is none of these bountiful gifts that weaves the web of Iora any wonder that their hearts sigh for the absent land-that within the luminous mantle of her purity , shielded from the deathsome . Vile living of Christmas Gifts Undesirable ? " A Special Prize For the best --- Page 16 --- on 18th October . It was very edifying day . High Mass was celebrated , and gregation , was highly satisfactory , and tore , Acting General of the Passionists . privilege granted by His Holiness the the Blessed Sacrament throughout the to witness the large number of Com- Alovsius College , under the direction of in the evening the Papal Blessing was Columban . Rev. Father Joseph and the Brothers of Mercy . The panegyric of the Cross was observed with befitting solemnity . The music at the High Mass was rendered by the boys of St. faithful visited the Church in order to were Rev. Father Hubert , Rev. Father sultor-General , the community of SS . Very Rev. Father Hilarv. C.P. Con- celebrated by Very Rev. Father Salva- the Redemptorists , and the Generais of Very Rev. Father Sebastian , Provincial Mount Argus , St. Paul's . The atten- of the saint was preached in the even- paration for the Canonization Jubilee . John and Paul , and the students of Pope in connection with the Jubilee of the faithful attended at St. Paul's Benediction given by Very Rev. Father Church Debt Fund , and we are grateful passionist . of the Founder of the Passionist Con- imparted to the vast congregation by for the generous response to our appeal Indulgence , as well as participating in gain the Portiuncta'Indulgence , a municants . ' There was Exposition of Most Rev. Father Murray . General of ing by Father Fidelis , and the Papal dance at the course of sermons in pre- several other orders , and a large num- The Young Men's Club have ar- the ceremonies of the day , vast numbers Highgate , St. Joseph's . - The Golden ranged to give a concert in aid of the evidenced the deep devotion of the Jubilee of the Canonization of St. Paul Propaganda assisted at the ceremonies . clients of the saint . The preachers honour of Our Lady of the Rosary . Desirous of gaining the Portiuncta . We are deeply indebted to the mem- During October , on the Sunday Rev. Father Brendan . afternoons . there was a procession in During the day large numbers of the Malachy , Rector . ber of prelates . At 9.30 Solemn High Mass was in aid of this fund . celebration . consultor . be 227 --- Page 17 --- at High Mass , by Father Thomas , tion of St. Paul of the Cross . On Sun- showed how much they appreciated the Cross were held on Sunday , 21st with the Confraternity of the Cross and special sermon was preached by Father Sunday there was a splendid attendance Blessed Sacrament throughout the day . Rector , Highgate , London , will preach gratified than the Passionist Fathers , Maguire presided and preached at solemn High Mass on Sunday . October given by Fathers Antoninus and Her- o'clock . During the day there was October . Solemn High Mass at 10 of the Golden Jubilee of the Canoniza- privileges attached to the celebration return to Birmingham , none are more Passion by being enrolled in the black Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament , of the Canonization of St. Paul of the at the procession in the evening . A Paul were preached in the morning , day , 21st October , sermons on St. bishop McIntyre who will rejoice on his bert , large numbers became affiliated and in the evening , after the service , 21st . There was Exposition of the C.P. and in the evening by Very Rev. and at the evening devotions Rev. their attendance on 18th October , Father Antoninus , C.P. , Rector . who in the past received much kindness Amongst the many friends of Arch- brations in honour of the Golden Jubilee At the Cleator ( Cumberland ) mission Father Boniface , C.P. , preached . special sermons in St. Anne's on Sun- Canonization His Grace Archbishop The congregation of St. Mary's , by Broadway , St. Saviour's . The cele- Harborne , St. Mary's . On Rosary Very Rev. ' Father Malachy , C.P. , day , 28th October . Theodore , C.P. THE C. from him . scapular . 228 0