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Imprimi Forest :
Nihil obstat :
Michael Hickey . S.T.D. .
Archiop . Dublinen ,
Hiberniase Primas .
# Government ,
Censor Dep.
March . 1919 .
Val IX .
earth has so glorious an anniversary
ness . St. Patrick's Day is the Irish-
or so proud a memorial of its great-
comes to cheer and warm Irish hearts
all the world over . No country on
Miscellaneous .
tion and religion and a day of glory and joy . On an
the great organism , Catholic Ireland , has been formed .
It is the source of our prestige in the cause of civiliza -
nan's greatest boast . It is the nuclear round which
day .
Ireland's
Once more our great National Festival of St. Patrick
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by a bright light that seemed to come from the well
turned to Britain the lace was placed in the treasury
thither accordingly to consult the Chief Druid ; a veri-
the mysterious light came from its flame like point . He
aid the Picts , who had asked for help against the
the patrol pulled it out , and was astonished to see that
while the Fianna regiments were sent from Ireland to
the Red-Handed , because his hand
into a well and ran to the woods for shelter . A tracted
the Picts were thereforeforth the victors , and when the
longed to Longinus , and that the dazzling light was
caused by the sacred blood that stained it . ' He added
table Irish Solomon who told them that the lance be-
and that , put to shame by her misconduct , he deserted
land . ' Messengers " from the Roman camps were sent
for fear of its setting the whole place on fire . Mean-
Romans , who , however , continued victorious till the
that neither defeat nor death would come to those who
the neighbourhood of Doncaster , he threw hislance
returned to camp with his prize , and sought far and
of March , is called Lamb-dhearg , or
to no purpose . Even the British Druids declared
where the " nice was sticking , the officer in command of
was covered with the blood that
guarded it with reverence . When the messengers re-
whose feast is celebrated on the 15th
and led to Britain . Surprised by a Roman patrol in
Irish soldiers carried off the Holy Lance in a surprise
attack upon their camp . The Fianna regiments and
of the Roman camp , with its point immersed in water
the mystery was beyond them , and referred him to Ire-
made in Our Divine Lord's side . The legend adds that
flowed from the wound that his lace
accompanied by his wife , Salome , daughter of Herodias ,
when the legions marched into Spain Longinus was
near for the secret of its extraordinary luminosity , but
miscellaneous .
purely humanitarian standpoint the highest heroism
for our great National Apostle , for our own St. Patrick ,
reject Carlyle's list of " heroes " and claim - even from a
the cannibalism of last and sin . And accordingly we
the Holy Lance .
In a very old Irish legend Longinus , the Centurion
St. Patrick and
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she and her husband should adopt the child and bring
day before her death , when she sent for the priest and
struction , he spoke strongly in favour
that both mother and child were received into a Pro-
testant family named Strong shortly after the birth of
being repentant , was reconciled to the church . Father
Charles Murphy , who attended the dying woman , testi-
Church . After five months' residence with this family
could find for the advancement of popular education . "
the infant , who had been baptised in the Catholic
be brought up in the Catholic Faith , while , on the other
Later on , when he founded a school on his estate at Val-
because " the influence of the teacher on the morality
Richer . he engaged a Catholic lay brother as teacher .
with regard to the Belfast Catholic
fied that it was her express wish that the child should
named Josephine O'Connor , is well
hand , Mrs. Strong as-erted that the mother desired that
and threw its dead body into the lake of Glendalough ;
again baptised at the Townsend Street Mission Church .
calculated to cause feelings of sur-
The mother continued to live as a Protestant until the
sometimes , for this reason , called Lochnapiasz or the
when M. Guizot , a French Pro-
competitors and the surest auxiliaries that the State
prise and pain in the Catholic community . It appears
because he regarded them as " the most honourable
the custody of a child , aged seven ,
schools . It is worth noticing that
testant , was Minister of Public In-
Lake of the Serpent .
and peace of the commune was still more important
of the religious liberty of the Catholic congregations .
the maternal grandmother claimed
10th February , in the case in which
than his lessons to the children . '
belongs to St. Kevin , who set his dog " Lupus " on it ,
THE judgment delivered by the Master of the Rolls on
Missoulian era .
IN connection with the attitude of some non-Catholics .
Schools .
Religion and the
Religion .
of a
child .
other became a Protestant , and the child was
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a home no Lutheranism can violate , and no State can
fairest hopes of m in is found in the fact that home can
anarchy of hate and selfishness , from the eyes of the
and ambrosia be produced . In the struggle to keep an
literal sense of that word - " a place cut off " from the
comedian tyrant , the public . A home arises as natur-
independent place in a world always half uncivilized ,
ally from the best attributes of nature as order and
the chaotic world a home is a temple , at least in the
necessary as food and clothing for the full flowering of
beauty from the Force of Gravitation , and " forms as
to the influence of good and evil as a sailing vessel to
wind and wave , human life , more valuable than all his
life , and only in a warm home can such a sweet nectar
world . If the merchant's goods were at the mercy of
the storm or calm , or as climate to the effects of land
much a part of the world as the sun or the stars . During
always indifferent to the individual strength and
appropriately sung by all who look out at the
character is slowly evolving under the greatest
influences , the reproductive past , assimilative environ-
restless , seeking , stormy sea , " the wild half-lawless
and water . From childhood to imperial manhood
be the mould in which life , like molten metal , may
solidify into finest forms of strength and beauty . In
ment , and above all the tutorial home . And one of the
man's " seven ages , " tenderness , love and peace are as
goods , is at the mercy of forces far greater than those
health are not more necessary than a place of security ,
From the cradle onwards youth is as much exposed
fine poem , " The Building of the Ship , " may be
That shall laugh at all disaster ,
that toss and tumble the waters .
Staunch and strong , a goodly vessel
And with wave and whirlwind wrestle !
Build me straight . O worthy Master ,
By Patrick Walshe , B.A.
THE verses sung by the merchant in Longfellow's
Homes Bright and Dark .
Homes
Bright and Dark .
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lessly as happiness by demoniacal war . From boyhood
fire , arose the traditional Irish power of story-telling ,
smiles . The first invs-those grand indications that a
attraction . At the hearth the finest longings of youth
tions of innate worth are elicited , and by stimulating
strike the springs of love and joy . And at all times it
fair possibilities , a limitless arena in which the worst
skies . By suitable stories at the fireside , life is often
evils can be overcome , and a passage forged even over
also , perverse tendencies may be checked till they
the enduring grandeur of lordly character . And there ,
aspiring boy or girl in the daring effort to control the
age . In the home the finest charms , the finest revela-
approval encouraged , till they coalesce and harden into
are satisfied with all the care of an angel guarding a
revealed to the young as a wide continent of a thousand
is gradually made the guide the presence of the
ever is wholesome and sustaining , and thus slowly
unerring compass to direct and guide under the darkest
and make myth and banter a fresh recreation , a lasting
gatherings to the happy semi-circle around the evening
whatever is attractive and joyous in the country . what-
young life is sensitive to what is good and attractive .
innocence of youth is ravaged as quickly and as merri-
can draw the promising youth away from clubs and
vates hope and imagination . In it are awakened the first
and begins to be part of the world . ' In it the first needs
ence . During happy evenings the parents' experience
can be awakened and sustained till they become an
human soul . Without it its best citadel-the
future , to make unexpressed hopes part of the coming
vanish or fail like crushed buds on a growing tree .
and religion , the true home has ever the diviner's rod to
glacial winter Alps to the glory of an honourable exist-
The nucleus of each one's existence , the home , absorbs
With its foundation fixed on the realities of nature
the world , the first opening of the Vista that long capti-
to old age the cheerful health , like a great lobestone
builds our world around us .
and pleasures of the young . Its door is the portal of
that controls the perilous Mediterranean . ' the interests
THE CROSS .
plunder . Such a h me is always the strategic Gi"altar
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Christianity . The incident of the Saint's attempt to convert his
of the world that he willed to disbelieve in the teachings of
relieve willing to listen to his teaching , to set good example to
greedy merchant . " And Milcho was so given to pride and the things
slavery he escaped , to return A.D. 432 . He was then a man of
for he found the learned and the great-in other nations the last to
supplied Aubrey de Vere with the theme of one of his " Legends
about forty-five " by nature , by grace , and by Providential train-
hills of purple . And while the brethren gloried in the scenic feast .
St. Patrick's one Failure .
desire to bring the light of Belief into the life of the ioveless-hearted
of good-will who listened and were convinced .
But the Saint had one failure . Everyone remembers how
the Saint still knelt and prayed . He thought on the wonderful
members of the sex which wears
of Saint Patrick . " The opening passages of the poem describe the
travelled before him like a beacon . guiding men to his side , the men
coast . By night the little hand moved further in their boats , of
herd-owner . For three years he preached , and then set forth to
of sixteen to a life of bondage . But after five years of
tion and of hope .
And ' blessed his " God . "
slave new-trapped ,
In exile found the spirit's native land . '
They landed in a spot of beauty . in green heads cradle between
crowded around men worn in the service of the sea , and many
I HE greatest man and the greatest benefactor that ever took
Patrick , the Island's great inheritor .
His hungry heart with God , and cleaned by pain ,
To all of them Patrick preached , for each he had words of instruc-
landing of the Saint and his companions :
sea again to the scene of his former bondage .
And so the poem tells of the journey northward along the
chance of his life , as compared with his earlier years , " when ,
To him came the thoughts of his former master , and with them a
His perilous voyage past , stept forth and knelt
their less enlightened brethren . The fame of Saint Patrick
He comforted on the hills of Dalaraide .
By Thomas Kelly .
hat off had asked , " Beyond the grave what hope " "
the soil of Ireland was forcibly carried thither at the age
Especially fitted for his task . " And he was fortunate in Ireland .
To him came strong men , and men by sickness felled :
old chiefs .
" The blended crowns of Chastity and Love . "
Likewise .
ck was hired by a cruel master-Mitcho , the mighty but
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He comes for gold , this prophet . All thou hast
stood a while to watch the white smoke and , later , the flames that
" noon he kissed through his cleaned teeth : " Because I will to
So Milcho ordered all his treasures and possessions to be heard
Build thee new fortunes . Frustrate thus shall be
everyone but Milcho around them . Even his Hermes and slaves
walls proclaiming the new faith , he awoke to find a voice sighing
rain , for it was at once supplanted by the accusing memories of the
Stare but on stones , his destined vassal ' scared . '
the rain-drenched boy from the far-off hills rush through his halls .
by his ear . " Believe . " it whispered . But the voice signed in
changed with him a scared and weeping boy for a pair of wearing
Faith in the God Tribune , the God made Man
fisbelieve . And when he sighted the heralds of Patrick he hung
Two days he waited with torch in hand for the coming of the Saint .
before to watch the pirates but off to sea-the pirates who had ex-
raded with the hosts of his rival , Dichu , swarming about his
and his followers approach , blackening Sleemish , and drawing
in the great hall , and interspersed with logs and resinous branches .
in the cradle-turning them to ashes . He sought the boy to ex-
would go forth to listen to the words of the one who had tended
sims of his life from that first transgression of infancy to those of
Heap in thy house ; then fire it ! In far lands
And they that walk with me shall burn like me
the gifts of the Saint into his house but sent his messengers back
ST. FAXMOKB ONE. FAILURE .
On a neighbouring hill Patrick and his travel-worn Brethren
the day " when summer drought
And flung the rest away .
Sole light wherein I walk , and walking burn .
they , too were but awaiting the coming of Patrick . Yet , he took
Masterful man art thou for wit and strength :
Yet girl-like standard thou brooding ! . Weave a snare !
slave . He must uneasily on a dream he once had in which he saw
with fame all round him . The flames fell over his two daughters
From the reverse in which he saw his halls and cranaries in-
Milcho vowed that never would be be vassal to his one time
So Milcho brooded on the matter till his heart grew harder . and
the House of Milcho :
He stood on the ledge of rock on which he had stood thirty years
his lighted brand into the centre of the pile .
plain the vision :
herds on the hillside .
while from full nail he gorged his swime with milk ,
kids and half a sheep . Into his ear" whispered thus the Demon of
By Faith .
rox himself . Even the Druids could give him no consolation , for
something stirred within his brain . In vision he saw Patrick
unfed .
He glossed my vision thus . " That fire is Faith-
Parched the brown vales , and infants thirsting died :
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Life of Father Charles , C.P.
his " not exchanging the usual salutation of raising his biretta . a
with great faith , which enabled him everywhere and always to
religious brethren without being aware of it , as was evidenced by
ide to that of the blessed . A venerable priest , an ex-provincial of
be crowds which daily surrounded him , the holy man was found
Heaven , for though by Baptism sins are washed away . there yet
love of prayer to keep him away from those observances of Rule
Heaven , assimilating , though in a necessarily imperfect way , his
realise the presence of God . To me he seemed to live more in
Whether visited in his call's solitude , or observed in the midst of
of happiness in anything else . Nevertheless , he did not allow his
Father Charles entered on that way of prayer and contemplation
soted in St. Luke that while Jesus was praying . after having been
in the refactory , where perpetual silence is observed , he would so
need of constant prayer , in order to enter into the Kingdom of
frequently became so rapt in contemplation that he would pass his
moved in the Divine praises , and his thoughts were constantly in
spens to us also the gates of Heaven , and prepares for us an en-
comply with were he conscious of their presence . Sometimes even
levil and the world attack us from without . Hence it is expressly
of the practice of this virtue is quite palpable , for sanctity is the
understand how necessary to the baptism is that prayer which
with love of God , and sometimes had to relieve itself by exterior
france into that blessed country . '
necessary consequence of true prayer ; and the words of St. Thomas
I regarded Father Charles , " he writes , " as a man endowed
which was the principle of all his actions , so that his lips ever
upon God , and with a due sense of his own nothingness and misery ,
signs of interior love . '
Edited by a PASSIONIST FATHER .
the paternal roof in Munster-Geleen , testify that from his
earliest years he showed an extraordinary love of prayer .
joined with them the meditation and recollection of Mary .
After Baptism . " says the angelic Doctor . " man stands in "
had the eminent holiness to which he attained was the outcome
Embued with a thorough consciousness of his entire dependence .
Heaven than on earth . His prayer was continual , nor did he speak
HOSE who" knew Father Charles when he was still beneath
chapter VII .
His Spirit of Prayer .
Even while engaged in Martha's duties the servant of God
employed in this blessed occupation of communion with God . He
adaptised , the heavens were immediately opened , that we might
mains the incentive to sin which attacks from within , while the
show how vital this form of worship is for salvation :
assionist Congregation . thus bears out what has been said :
custom he was most attentive to , and which he would not fail
on which he was not dispensed . ' His heart was being consumed
moved in the Divine praises , and his thoughts were constantly in
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remarking how he was passing through spiritual trials . ' The more
strive to lead the higher life can understand how fierce at all times
the apostle heard those secrets which it is not granted to man to
That Father Charles must have had extraordinary illuminations
fickering lamp before the Tabernacle . and to the very end he
alone with God . It was discovered that Father Charles passed
efforts of his soul in prayer . In the early morning he was found
beauteous vision having an eternal charm . He remained in this
Father Charles in his cell , and having knocked at the door entered .
pended , and his spirit appeared to be in that glorious region where
lot of all-the sinner and the saint . ' But the temptations of the
tragged himself to this observance that he might not lose the rich
himself . In recreation he could not overcome the spirit of prayer :
mind . He was quite motionless , and seemed to gaze on a
accustomed to shed copious tears . Edifying and soul-touching was
f soul during his long hours of prayer there is every reason to
permits that aridity should possess and darkness surround His
of these night rights that his body succumbed at last to the earnest
chosen ones . Father Charles's brethren in religion could not help
swooning on the floor , and it was discovered that his bed was not
his place in the choir with nothing to light up the gloorn but the
To his amazement , in the middle of the floor he behold him
onslaughts , because they possessed a greater degree of spirituality .
Charles , during these moments of heavenly rupture , no one but
are the onslaughts of the enemy of man . Even God Himself
discerning that he was attracting notice , he immediately checked
and , as he himself once expressed it , thought only that he was
Passionist Church at Mount Argus , his physician went to visit
by ordinary men , of the bitterness of the conflict . Only those who
only answer was , " Temptation , temptation . " Temptation is the
In ecstasy , presenting a sight that will never fade from the visitor's
and thus intimate his presence . " Oh , " he explained . " I was
the doctor at length took the liberty of touching him on the arm .
believe . ' There were times when his power of sense seemed sus-
prayer in presence of the Blessed Sacrament , during which he was
" of the " Divine goodness were roughsafed to the soul of Father .
the sight presented by the venerable contemplative , as he knelt in
of the Rule of his Institute .
praying for the newly ordained priests . " What overflowing riches
far forget everything as to break forth into sighs of love . but , on
treasures of grace that flow from fidelity to so important a point
THE OPROSS
evidence of constant kneeling .
In another chapter allusion is made to the state of his knees
the Great Giver Himself can tell .
which bore upon them , as in the case of St. James , unmistakable
Every day Father Charles spent a considerable time in mental
During the recitation of the Canonical Hours in common .
is body became subject to the spirit the fierce were the
state , entirely unconscious of any one being near at hand , until
whole nights prostrate on the floor of his cell . And it was in one
ervants of God are of such a nature that no idea can be realised .
314 .
ther . One day , at the conclusion of the ordinations in the
to resist its impulse . he became obvious of everything else .
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member your mother in my Masses . Let her repeat ejaculations
Meanwhile , we must remember that sickness' attentimes is the
such as these : " Lord , give me grace to love . There now'd and for
cheerful , and have great confidence in God . ' I hope that God will
fess for your family , especially for your mother , that she may
If not , I hope the Mother of God - the Mother of Mercy-may
will beg of God that he may in all things do the Holy and Divine
being obliged always to remain sitting owing to her debility .
not even spare His Blessed Mother from ' suffering . I will re-
rain Mary . I write a few short travers which she may say - ' O
and good effects will be the result to such a family .
should prepare herself by fervent prayer . Being , perhaps , a
you mentioned in one of your letters as not having approached the
0 mother of God , remember me and pray for me . ' Let her be
to the closing of the mission at Mount Argus . ' Is he converted ?
commentary impulse , a little trial may be necessary , and she
he has to remain at home for some time . This is the will of God .
My prayers have been , and shall be , offered with all earnest-
lary , my mother and my sweetest hope , pray for me , and " never
lublin you may tell me by letter , and I will recommend them to
wish to ask you about that dear friend whom
children pray for their parents , and the parents for their children ,
g Wounds of His Divine Son , and the bitter Dolours of His
ie in the Catholic Faith . "
Again he writes :
essed Mother . He may be pleased to convert him , and let him
ermit me to offend your Divine Son .
THE CROSS
prav for him , and bring him to a true conversion .
rogress he took great interest :
mark of God's favour . ' We have all to carry our crosses ; God did
It is quite necessary for her before entering religion that she
From Broadway , Worcestershire , he wrote in these terms to a
ame my poor heart with Thy holy love .
he novices to pray for their conversion .
ity of St. Saviour's Retreat . If you know of any great singers in
I am glad to hear your brother is getting on so well . though
most fervently to the Eternal Father that , through the Five Blood
int , I advise her to say every day the Rosary of the Blessed
I see now necessary prayer is in order to practice all virtues
with perfection .
Give me strength , O
Dublin lady :
He thus addressed the mother of a young girl in whose spiritual
The lives of the Saints show us that prayer was their special
lord , to do Thy holy will . " " O sweetest Heart of my Jesus , in-
prayers .
The following note is also from his pen : -
" As I wish most earnestly that she should become a great
the accomplishment of which should be the object of all
There are now seventeen novices in the commu-
Sacraments for years , though he seemed well inclined , and came
ive her all the graces necessary for a happy death . I hope the
re nominees to play for their conversion .
Regarding one about to enter religion , he says : " that
would be guided by the obedience of her confessor . '
' O my most loving Jesus , not my will but ' There be done . '
d be guided by the obedience of her confessor .
shappy death . It is true she has suffered for a long time .
me to offend your Divine Son . ' Give me strength , O
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one God are not to be found . testifying that it was once the common
bards it was an object of worship with the Tuatha-De-Danaans .
omnipotent , sacred spirit , who created heaven and earth , and that
of the primeval belief in the Mystery of the Three Divine Persons in
Greeks , and most other races , were always triform . The trefoil .
tation as a guide to the other world . According to the ancient
requested to be heard , and explained unto them that God is an
leaves , and in the emblems of the Kavinox , which among the
of the visual equinox with the Druids who , at the epoch of St.
who were among the earliest settlers in Ireland , and was an emblem
scurry ; and the trefoil was held sacred in Iran as emblematics .
attempting an innovation in the religion of their ancestors . He
not as feasible for the Father , Son , and Holy Ghost , as for these
Wand of Hermes , in the sacred Palasa of India , with its triple
symbolised the return of the sun to earth . and it had also a man-
faith of all the children of Adam . It is suggested in the three leaved
sacred in Ireland ages before his arrival there . The Oriental origin
from the ground and expostulated with the Hibernians . ' Is it
Patrick's arrival , were practically all-powerful in the island . The
give credit to his words . St. Patrick , therefore , plucked a trefail
elder Pliny tells us that no snake could live upon a trefoil .
and erecting the first altars beneath the shade of the sacred pals ,
both countries . Indeed , it would be difficult to say where traces
the most adorable Trinity mainly because the trefoil had been held
the " Healer , " and had a recognised place in the royal crowns of
whether found on the head of Osiris , or elsewhere , generally
ended near Wicklow . the inhabitants were ready to stone him for
published in 1786 , Edward Jones says : " When St. Patrick
emblem or belief : " planting the cross on the members and dolmens
The Arabic word for shamrock is shamruk , and the Irish .
the shamrock , or its equivalent , in pre-Christian times
contented himself with giving a Christian signification to a pagan
than probable that the saint selected the shamrock as a symbol of
avoid , so far as possible , anything that could offend against
In his " Musical and " Poetical Relicks of the Welsh Bards . "
baptized by St. Patrick . '
were immediately convinced of their error , and were solemnly
of the Persian Trials . It was known to the ancient Persians as
the Trinity is contained in the Unity ; but they were reluctant to
Shamrock .
Patrick , when preaching to the pagan Irish , was careful to
three leaves , thus to grow upon a single stalk ? ' Then the Irish
So sudden a conversion certainly suggests not so much the
8 De La Faye points out in his L'Iriende au XIX . Bible St
of the Irish people is in itself an indication of their veneration ,
By M. Barry O'Delany .
the ancient customs and secular institutions of the people . He
or in the shelter of the Druidical crypts . " Indeed , it seems more
Christian
The Pagan and the Chris
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the arbiter of her happiness . I have reason to believe she is not
And so the Seanachus was fixed for the following Wednesday .
ask permission to see your charming niece alone , as I wish to offer
indifferent to my suit . I would be most grateful if you could
in the days of the wild dress
better . She , therefore , said :
I shall contrive to let you see her alone . '
Leane , and no other . '
lucted members of the we-fair sex . " replied Helen , laughing .
On that day , while Helen and the O'Driscoll were out for a
de , the Comte de Varennes called to see the Marquise de Brignon ,
The Count thanked , and withdrew .
her my heart , my hand , and all my possessions .
Quite sufficient , Madame , quite sufficient . I only wish to
the legend of Lough Leane . '
of Cashel .
of a mountain range , a large and beautiful city once stood , so runs
Connor MacNessa and the brain ball . '
on particular business , he said .
O'Dunoghue in this story .
obtain me the favour of even a short private conversation with her
In Pagan times , where Lough Leane now reposes at the base
are coming to us : you will be welcome about 8 o'clock , p.m. ,
This city contained an enchanted fountain , and it was pre-
The Marquise thought the sooner this nonsense was ended the
adorable niece is quite prepared for my offer . Can I see her
Madame will pardon me if I say that I believe her truly
This is very sudden . Monsieur le Comte . '
Well . Monsieur le Comte , I happen to be particularly occu-
to-day .
These vereed in Killarney folk-lore will recognise the Legend of the
dicted that if ever it was left uncovered , even for a single night , it
Oh I of course we'll have just a few particularly well-gone
this morning , but I can grant you a few minutes , " she replied .
laugh followed . ' He shook his head .
A flush darkened his features as he replied : " I very partiou-
The Marquise passed at him in undisguised amazement ,
suggested another , so he complied .
ask you that ?
The Seanachus was a great success . Many interesting legends
early wish to hear her own decision as to whom she wishes to be
would overflow and inundate the country .
All joined in the request .
Oh ! no : how could I tell that ? I shall tell the story of
were told .
No ! she is riding at present . '
" You'll do no such thing , Sir Knight-the Legend of Lough
" My niece will be engaged until evening , when a few friends
When the O'Driscoll's turn came Helen said : " You must tell
' Well , put an exclamation before it , and say ' the O'D. , "
suggested a wit . A general
He said : " How could a man use his own name in a story ? I
now ?
he legend . " A certain O'D. reigned over it and over the Kingdom
Call it the story of the ' D . ' " su
the legend . "
The Marquise gazed at him in undisguised :
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Great applause followed , and Helen was commencing to tell
covered the ill-fated city . It is , however , believed that from time
on his magnificent white stood and rides over the lakes .
interrupted her with - " Mr good people , supper is ready , and the
buildings beneath the waves , and that on May Eve the O'D , rises
removed , and the following morning the waters of Lough Leane
I deny your right to question me , sir : but know this , I shall
Helen , quietly .
room soliciting a private audience . " You know what that means .
Helen ; the sooner you get it over the sooner you will be rid of that
library must be relegated to some future day . '
She cast a look of scorn on him as she replied :
she stood at the door , which she held open .
Helen and told her that the Comte de Varennes was in the blue
Victorine ! '
As the guests were going down to the supper room she detained
allow me to withdraw . '
out deigning to look towards him she swept out of the room and
listen to another word on the subject . '
" Through sheer recklessness this O'D. caused the cover to be
charming-
Enough , Monsieur , I listen to no more . I thank you for the
man's addresses .
bonour you have said me . but I decline absolutely and finally to
the arm and shook her .
value untold . All these I offer with a heart full of love to the most
down the stairs .
I plead my cause . '
The Comte advanced , his countenance wretched in smiles , but
No ! no ! not unheard . I have gold , castles , estates , jewels of
He made a movement towards the door , but she called out :
THE CROSS
My charming Madamoiselle , will you not be pleased to
With great reluctance Helen consented .
sall , and you can leave the door open . '
Please show the Comte de Varennes the way out . " and with-
Her aunt replied : " I have desired Victorine to remain within
May I ask , is Madamaiselle engaged to anyone else ? '
depends on this interview , so I beseech of you to be seated while
Helen for the first time raised her eyes and looked at him .
o time favoured mortals can see the marble palaces and other
I won't see him alone , Auntie ! " explained Helen .
Monsieur le Comte can speak to me where I am , " replied
O'Donoghue's Library . "
never marry one who has not Irish blood in his veins .
The Count stand . Iivid with fury . Then he seized the maid by
Oh I indeed I could not . The happiness of my whole life
enter ?
On the latter's appearing , Helen said :
blocks of rocks " c " the border of one of the Lakes is called " The
Monsieur . to prolong this interview would cause you pain-
You spy , " he kissed . " You were listening . "
own the boatmen point out the O'D 's library . When the Marquise
You spy , " he kissed .
You were listening . '

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too sordid for tragedy , too dull for passion , too dead for humour ,
earthly paradise , from the marvellous Campagna overwatched by
d'Este at Tivoli , which come perhaps as near as possible to an
he raised . Mr. MacCarran has an eminent decree the article
the fire of patriotism , the hope of Innisfail , the glory of her living
no mockery . ' It is a masterly study , this Willowwood . It happened
defeat on their lips , and their heads among the stars . ' Yet of any-
to me to read it immediately after Red Violets , a character in C. Mr.
without past tradition or present hope , a desert of grass-blankness .
after the brave failure of 1916 , envious of those who made the great
restraint . " The pure flame of patriotism , and uncompromising
past , and he had set forth in a beautiful and finished prose the
Pairy Godmother , redolent of the Catholic oak-grove of Derry , if
ported to stiffing fumes and blind alloys of " Progress , " a place
He'd on the idle crowds with a speechless invitation .
hardly be conceived . From the wondrous gardens of the Villa
gesture . It brings to my mind certain passages in that master-
tion to quote further . Turn from these glooms to Barney , and the
for sympathy and companionship , but no one answered his call .
men , walking in military formation , swung past him , unarmed ,
he describes the horrors of a semi-rural corner of Carsonia there is
had marched away to Tirnanogue with the song of triumphant
Then he breathed one word , the only word he had spoken during
It was with a singular pleasure I heard of Mr. MacCarran's first
Exiled , " he said , and he was not thinking of the men who
and elsewhere . The present volume more than fulfils the homes
Siberia " ; but something new has entered literature with Willow-
the book before us . " that poignant sketch of a wanderer in Dublin
volume of prose . The author of Little White Roads had given us
fourth with a serene sky of Catholic Faith above and around all ,
no parallel " in literature , unless it " be Mangan's apocryphal
world of every day - the dream that is the secret heart of Ireland ?
defeated , triumphant . " . Would they see in all its beauty
verse moods , to protect a Mind . " But I must resist the tempta-
Reviews .
The sound came nearer and nearer , until at last a body of
Into this environment it pleased Nature , in one of her per-
pariotism , burns brightly in his soul . Witness failed : a fantasy in
piece of Canon Sheehan . The Graves at Kilmorna .
poems full of the true romance , the ardour and roving spirit of
Kiersey . 1919 . As. 6d.
ideals of Irish Ireland in the New Witness , the Catholic Review ,
the dream that had lured them only in broken glimpses in the cold
silhouettes .
wood .
By Hugh A. MacCarran . Dublin : Thomas
thing like rancour or bitterness there is never a trace . Even who
described by a master-hand . " The ugliness of Willowwood had
Antony's Paradise Terrestre . A more startling contrast can
The ugliness of Willowwood had
immemorial mountains and enormous skies one is suddenly than
of Canon Sheehan , The Graves at Kilmorna .
that hour-long pilgrimage which had touched the skirts of E
the book before us , that poignant sketch of a wanderer in Dublin

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authenticity of St. Malachys Prophecies , and , true disciple of
giving in marriage , notwithstanding all the harbingers of the
Columba , it detracts somewhat from verisimilitude . Vivid and
foolishness to him . " ( Cor. ii. 14 . ) " Such people there
world , and the signs that are to warn us of its approach . In his
man who could not discern what is the Spirit of God . " don it is
approaching doom . " Like several other scholars who have made
the Prophecy of St. Malachy in connection with the end of the
St. Paul , gives abundant " reason for the faith that is in him , " nor
a special study of the subject . Canon Murphy believes in the
keeper's wife suggests the sin against the Holy Ghost . In matter ,
Irish Catholics will say " Amen . " . In his commentary on the
allegory , but in connection with historical characters . like St.
whether resulting from battle or disease , as " surpassing in fright-
with which the writer concludes his little work , and to which all
fulness the appalling scenes depicted in Danby's terrible picture
they will be found on the eve of the final Dies Irae , marrying and
To readers of whatever nationality it will be valuable as a work
though not in manner , Christopher reminds one of Padraig Pearse's
ecclesiastical literature at any time . but seems singularly approx-
what startling to find , here and in The Cruve , Benediction and
Apocalypse that great scholar , Father C. A. Lapide , S. J. , refers
Boghainin of the Birds . I only wish every family in Ireland would
of Ireland help us in the approaching Judgment " is the prayer
Wisdom of the World .
Mother of Sorrows and her Divine Child . The malice of the imn-
Exposition described . Of course it is perfectly legitimate in
of historical reference ; and to the Irishman , so far as it refers to
burn or boycott the pagan newspaper and obtain and read . The
interesting pamphlet would be a welcome contribution to Irish
of woes , " the haunting legend of the children of Mr. It is some-
reminds his readers how St. Paul once wrote of a certain kind of
THE PROPHECIES of St. Malachy and the destiny
horrors are rather suggested than described . It is a veritable
he future of Ireland , it cannot fail to be , as well , the bearer of
of the opening of the Seals . " ( Apoc. , ch. VI. ) .
masterpiece , enhanced by an illustration which seems to me like-
tidings of great joy . "
wise the best in the book .
reerves .
time of Our Lord and His Apostles , " says Canon Murphy , " and
Threepence .
Very beautiful is The Swan Children , a new telling of the " tale
OF IRELAND . By Very Rev. Nicholas J. Murphy , P.P. ...
Pers second and enlarged edition of the learned author's
will his pamphlet be lightly read and then cast aside
before our living ten , and yet , so artistic is the reticence , the
Canon Theologian . Ballycallan , Co. Kilkenny . Price
own work Canon Murphy speaks of the casualties of the world war .
H.E. G. R.
Finola .
priage to the present moment . ' St. Malady and all the Saints
overful is At the Inn-the inn at which no room was found for the
Ballycallan , Co. Kilkenny . Price
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a warm welcome from all the Guilders . I was , indeed , pleased with his letter .
of the cailini too . May God bless them . The essays that came from St. Mary
returns smiling and friendly as ever with greetings and good wishes for all . God
us . she says : " I think my heartlies in the Guild . " I am sure it
(B.S. writes a long and most interesting letter from Egypt telling what great
place , and that is why all the boys and girls love it . Your " Memoriam " is
Velvet hills are easily smiling .
of tender thought . I gladly grant your request . I am sure that surplus is a
My Post Bag .
There at Tara sits she beaming . "
happiness ? Josie McGuinness tells me she was " simply enchanted " which her
prize book . Josie , the best way to secure your copy of " The Cross " is
At the " Dawning of the Day ! "
Sunrays' kiss as cups unfold .
All things speak of icy and gladness
' His the " Dawning of the Day ! "
Harners play sweet strains of music ,
Shadows fleet o'er chimmering bay .
God's eye for discerning ,
God's wisdom for learning ,
seeming neglect of Francis . The first letter to greet my eyes and gladden my
Violet eyes now shine with pleasure
God's hand for my cover ,
Warblers carol 'neath the blue ;
Purling streams are softly gurgling ,
Even the fishes listen soon .
Gilding corpse and verdant would .
God's word for my clearing .
Against wrong inclinations .
At the " Dawning of the Dav ! "
Clothed in robes of em'reald sheen ,
pleasure and edification he found in reading our magazine , " The Cross , " and he
Dewdrops dance on quivering flowers ,
God's army to ward me ,
heart comes from a dear old friend in that land of milk and honey . Westmeath .
Mountains don a radiant hue ,
At the " Dawning of the Day !
God's buckler to guard me ,
Many of my young name must have been very wondering throwed him
Christ within me ,
To each grand old Gaelic tune .
Against vicos , temptations .
Carlos' pen is sure to give great pleasure to all :
Against shares of the devils ,
God's power to protect me .
work of art worthy of the hand that designed it . The following poem from Nina
Busy fishers steer them homewards )
( Oh. thank God ! we've lively we've
God's path to pass over .
Silver foam-jets murmur sweetly .
Of each eye that shall seek me .
Couples dancing , breezes laughing ,
Lives a-maying , hopes expanding
into the Guild . I have you will compete often now . Louie Lennard , no you
Christ in the sight ,
Hearts are light as any day :
Pipes are crooning , all is gay ,
God's ear for my hearing .
You can hear the fairies tripping
Bright sun gleams from sky of azure ,
Christ near . Christ here ,
Christ beneath me ,
Christ be o'er me ,
O'er her head is proudly floating .
Christ be with me ,
Convent were excellent . ' I wish I could give to each one's prize . ' Charlie Mel
Christ behind me .
Christ before me ,
Eire's emblem - all obey -
and date in search of real shamrock for absent friends , so I will forgive them their
Anear or afar with many or few .
His our Roisin Dubh they're crowning
God's might to direct me .
Christ in the left and the right .
The Dawning .
of the Day .
Christ Hitler and thither ,
To hurt me anew ,
Sea-nymphs listen wrapped in wonder ,
John M. J. Fogarty of Drumcondra . Francis loves to welcome the little boys
each one of you learn it by heart and wear it as a breast-plate-
Against men who plot evils .
I bind me to-day .
the Almighty for protection , and , dear little children , I would have
Nina Carlos .
ending order to your new segment . The ever-faithful B. M. O'Neill never
seen ! ) .
Hless him now and always . ' Will he please tell his friend we wish him success and
blossed Gabrielbaum
ed Mixed had completely forgotten Francis and the Guild , ' when to I he
ishes to become a member of our Guild . I am sure I may say Charlie will get
safe a faux pas . Drogheda did her bit noble , and I am proud of her
clear little children . I would have
the Almighty for protection , and ,
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addressed : Francis , c to " The Cross , " St. Paul's Retreat , Mount
With the blossoms nodding gay .
Springtime in Erin-all is sweet .
Where the white-robed lambs are seen .
must be certified by some responsible person as being the unaided and original
And we may to Marv to speed the day ,
O' er the ripping ocean bright .
Midst the humid emerald grass .
And soft with the fragrance too ?
Upon the hills of Liberty .
The visual air is fresh and pure ,
Springtime in Erin-sunbeams stray
The streams are singing soft and low ,
The azure dome is starred with streams
Midst the leaves of emerald hue .
and must be written on one side only of the paper . They must be sent so as to
Over the fields of tender green :
Far from their dear island home .
Of violets and primrose sleeping
reach the office of " The Cross " not later than March 14th . All letters to be
Of wild rose and saffron light ,
When we dream of those who pine
Competitors will please remember the following rules : All competition papers
And the breezes sweet are flirting
or not . 131 Orders for copies of " Cross " and all business letters to be sent to
The prize for the best essay on " St. Patrick and St. Enda " is awarded to
My Lord and Redeemer I great .
herself . We never see her nowadays .
apologies for your silence . Indeed , Exleemogs , we missed you and are glad to
the Manager .
Yours . Eileen Teresa Keatlev. was a charming little letter . It was full a
Yet our hearts are sad and lone
found in this issue ( one coupon will be sufficient for all the members of a family ) ,
The Awards .
As so merrily they pass
Ryan , Maggie Mathews , Kitty Mathews , Kitty Boylan and Josie O'Brien
On the brown banks starred with dew.
April Competitions .
For Members under 12 years of age .
Clad in robes so misty and grey .
Springtime in Erin-mountains smile ,
Gold primroses shyly nestle .
Through the woods , where violets glow
When with happy eyes we'll see
And children sweet are wandering
Their wild notes ring sweet and true :
And the downy clouds are sailing
Another K.P.S. Michael Douglas of St. Finian's College . Mallinger ,
competition papers , asking to be admitted to membership of the Guild . ( 2 ) Always
Ireland . '
Once more at the foot of the altar .
tell Him the wish of my heart .
I pray that in my last moments .
The prize for the best drawing of a " Patrick's Cross " has been won by Master
Those heroes stand round Roisin sweet
( I ) All newcomers will please write a personal note to Francis apart from their
promise .
And there , full of love and of homage
For Members over 12 and under 18 years of age .
His mercy to me . He will show .
comission to the Guild also . Welcome , Michael The little verses are full of
And now , as my visit is over ,
I tell Him my woes and my screws ,
Important .
I knew at the Saviour's feet .
And from Jesus once more I must go ,
Michael Douglas .
A handsome book prize will be given for the best essay on " My Favourite Poet .
MacAllister . Presentation Convention . Drosheda . Very highly commended : " Max
" Ellis N. Riain .
That " always I'll love and I'll serve
Surinetime in Erin-birds are warbling ,
In the Glow of the
Sanctuary Lamp .
Springtime .
put your name and address on your competition paper whether you send a letter
In life and in death not to part . "
Him ,
Whandsome book prize will be given for the best essay on " Springtime in
I. Fogarty , 12 Millbank Road , Drumcondra , Dublin .
you with us once more . Please ask Bridie Redmond where has she been hidin
ork of the sender . They must have attached to them the coupon which will be
in Erin .
2000s .