The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-05-08
NUMBER "a.
st. Aley.ias Society q 81. r..ris1. cAa.eh

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st. Alsysias Society of g. Patrisks Church.
We give the following account of a pleas.
ing incident that look place lately in the
parlor of the pastors house of st. Pstrick,s
Church, which may prove interesting to
many of your readers:
The eventfal morning Of Low Sunday
April "a, 1870, dawned with all the richnes,,
OF light, and the freshness and puritv "a
atmosphere that belongs to q Sout6erm
spring; and the sun, az Il poured its rsvs
athwart the numerous buildings Of this
crowds in holiday attire hasteninr fnus ",S.
various churches. turned my stems in
the direction Of that great monument Of
Irish Catholicity-St. Patrick's. HAVING
heard mass, remained for while IN the
c crenta, an, ana :. noticed, that although the
parted for their homes, there stiIl fingered
several young ladies, who entered the
priests house. In few minutes there an
peared at the door Of the room in which
1ney were assembled that noble minister of
God, who is now no longer in our nidst
but has gone elsewhere, to work for ohosa
VINO nave an earlier claim on his affections
ne society assembled themselves i'm
such manner that all that was requisite
was for him to take his place, aud by so
the president, most amiabte aud accom-,
pllshed young lady
" +ed with that sweet tinid sense
"hi'h IN shrinking betrays its best el.1uencer
stepped forward, holding ia her hand a case
COZ no doubt, some handsome pres
enf. She gazed upon that revered form
before her, and how eloquent would have
oeen her address coa'd her eyes but have
spoken. In vafn<l DID words arise fran, her
overhowing with JOY aud gratitude,
pns uiea away ere they reached her lips.
who is ever ready to lend the hciping hand.
ioC only In similar cases, but at times wier,
'oue save lie, from whom nothing cnn he
concealed, sees and records on the inspired
ages OF the Book of Life. She-the sec
etary-to whom l have just alluded. Ithe
'eioved friend not only of the society. lint
I every one to whom she is KNOWN came
Onward and, in the name of st. Aiovsius
ociety, presented him with token of
heir love and gratitude for his spiritual
'structions dnriDg his visit to this city.
For Tb he by BY his ssss%ps aid Oft remind
As he does, footprints In the sands of tim.
e opened the case and laid the consents
the table. II. was handsome chalice.
cavity carved, with tho following words
'graven on it.: To Rev. w. III. Anderder,
ON the st. Aloysius Society of st. Pat
ck's Church. N. o., April "a, 1870
Having examined it, he first thanlxe5
en and then praised them for their ex-
lisite Judgment in selecting the present.
hich he priced not only fog its value and
@ spirit with which it was given. bnt ON
count of the grand and Dobls purpose to
bIch 1t could be appropriated. He pro-
lsed that the first five masses in which he
'uld use that chalice would be offered for
e intentions Of the society. .frair9f2e
After few remarks were made, all knelt
1T wefe, Sin the shrine of sweet thought,~
tn heads bowed, bnt hearts raised on
yh to Him from whom all benedictions
W, and received the blessing pronounced
clear, calm and feryent accents by chat
thfui and untiring follewev of Christ.
" be prosper in all his UNDERTAKINGS and
len this life for him 10 ended NAV he re-
ee in beforehand with the faithful, but
owe all, with those who were once led by
hand to the green pastures and still
tiers Of grace and salvation.
N speaking Of the St. Aloysius Society.
anhot overlook their spiritual director.
hose couDtenaRce during the ceremony
played bis pleasure and conscious re-
nj for bis energy aud perseverance, in
establishment and perfection.
the good begun bv him onward Cow ..sr
~ ~ ? o[LanSsniSSg stream, and wider grow
houra, - :
bands Of this society, unapazing and unveariea.
IN their brows with nras1anthtne houers srE
ySeld them fruits divine in ksavon's fuanorfna
bowers. - ---
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