Father Arthur Devine, C.P. His religious brethren will be joined by a wide circle of friends, who knew him either personally or by his writings, in mourning the death of Father Arthur Devine, C.P., which occurred at Mount Argus, Dublin, on Easter Sunday morning. The allotted span would have been reached by the deceased priest had God spared him until next December. For more than a year he had been in failing health, but continued to fulfil his sacerdotal duties until a couple of months before the end came. He never spared himself when there was work to be done for the honour of God and the salvation of souls, and when the doctor was obliged, owing to the weakness of his patient, to forbid him the celebration of Mass, it was with a keen sense of loss that Father Arthur submitted to the inevitable. There was an admirable blending of the active and contemplative life in the career of the dead Passionist. Those devoted to studious and literary pursuits know how difficult it is to engage in active occupations, which are calculated to distract and confuse their line of thought. Father Arthur, though he was lector of theology for over forty years, and author of at least a dozen substantial volumes dealing with mystical and ascetical theology, the Mass, the Blessed Eucharist, the Sacred Passion, the Commandments and Sacraments, religious life, and the law of Christian marriage (and some of these books are standard publications of their kind) as well as contributor to the Catholic Encyclopedia and several reviews, yet, at intervals found time to give missions and retreats, preached frequently, and there was no priest more regular in attending his confessional. He never seemed to be hurried, and gave sufficient time for the exact and careful fulfilment of each duty. During his long residence at Highgate, London, Father Arthur was instrumental in receiving a large number of converts into the Church; his advice was frequently sought by those troubled with matters of conscience, or who, while yet outside the Fold, were anxious to depose doubts and difficulties in matters of Faith. His services, too, as spiritual director of religious communities were highly appreciated. Retiring in disposition, humble, considerate and condescending in his dealings with others, painstaking in all duties, a great lover of religious observance, a friend to the friendless and afflicted, agreeable and pleasant in manner, Father Arthur was beloved by those associated with him. Outside the immediate sphere of his religious life, many will lose in him a friend in whom they could confide, and a counsellor whose advice they could safely follow. The language movement has lost in him an ardent supporter, for, like his brother, Father Pius Devine, C.P., who died a few years ago, Father Arthur was a Gaelic scholar, preached in Irish, and gave a course of catechetical instructions at Mount Argus in our native tongue. Father Arthur of St. Paul of the Cross (as he was known in religion) was born at Kilmacteige, Co. Sligo, on 1st December, 1849, and having entered the Passionist Congregation, had the happiness of making his profession at Broadway, Worcestershire, on November 16th, 1866. His philosophical and theological studies were made at Mount Argus, and his ordination took place in 1872. He filled the office of Superior of St. Mungo’s Retreat, Glasgow, from 1879 to 1881, and elected Provincial Consultor in 1884, a position which he occupied for three years. The talent confided to Father Arthur fructified under his care. His life was an inspiring example of incessant labour in the service of Our Divine Master. He perfected his splendid intellect by constant and persevering study. Acquirement of knowledge only served to increase his humility and his desire to be considered the last and least in the community. He spent himself in the cause of religion and charity – loved Christ Crucified with his whole heart – and to such a life there could be only one sequel – the death of a saint. The numerous telegrams and letters of sympathy received by the Rector of Mount Argus testify to the general esteem in which Father Arthur was held. The following telegram was received from Most Rev. Dr. Morrisroe:– “Sincere condolence from Bishop and priests of Achonry on death of distinguished diocesan – Father Arthur.” (Cross, Vol. X, 1919-20; pp.35 f.)