The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-26
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY.
Ia What WY Can 1 Best 1.-Two = Christian g.
Sermon by Father Everett.

Ia WHAT Wuy Can Best 1.-Two = Christian g.
Sermon by Father Everett.
The Church Of the Nativity, on Second avenue,
near Second street, was we'll filed yesterday at the
morning service. The choir selected weber's mass
in C, supplemented by nsydns "Stabat Mater" solo
bass. Mr.. henry Greiner presided al the organ.
Miss Orloffsang soprano, Mrs. Levy alto, Mr. Dehn
hon tenor and Mr.. Aaden bass. The "Bcndicate"
was very finely rendered, anu the general singing
was much above the average.
After the second part or tho mass was finished
Father Everett read portion OF tho gospel OF the
day aid proceeded sorrcach upon tue duties OF the
Catholic and the Christian In the work Of seeking
salvation IN the world and in the cloister. lie
pointed out how those VINO are unable to embrace
life which brings them into closer and more con-
\stant
RELATIONS TOWARDS GOD
can yet In their allotted sphere secure the highest
prizes OF Heaven. Persons entering into the re-
gous orders take VOWS ofpovery, chastity and obedl-
ence. These VOWS are absolute. and they are taken
that they may achieve higher degree of perfection
in holiness than Is possible outside In the world.
They are only for those who have WITHDRAWN from
the Ordinary pursuits Of life These religious orders
were mstituted a long time ago. and, of course,
suited the character Of the homes more then than
they do at present. People who have families are
not expecte6to forsake them, and II they did they
would be guilty or sin. Once people have entered
upon
they are Obliged TO uphold them II is entirely
sonable. strictly, Just and obligatory on the part
OF parents to labor earnestly for their famiy's
welfare. Those who withdraw into religious so.
cletles do SO that they MAY serve God with more
feryor and f,ielty. Let the question be asked, III
what way can best live as Christian The FORE
most requirement is self-contro! and self-denia
that we do no violence or wrong, wish our neighbor
web, and be disposed to see good to every one
rather than harm. What Will God give in return
He checks MS In our headong course ana forbids us
Gods blessing In this Lille, OF Gods blessing at the
moment Of our death, and the pat.mony OF heaven
for all eternity. Those ardent souls who seek by
A MORE GENEROUS SERVICE
TO render homage TO God are the prtmates Of re-
glous communities. But these are but few, ana but
sfew are called to that State. There are many III
the duties they undertake. ard who enter them out
az an overlooking and generous sentiment OF pfety.
The Pope has recently given orders That the torn OF
II nov1ate IN religious communities shall In futur6
be strictly carried out THIS will have tho effect OF
dceerring those who do not really feel vocation for
n,l1glous life from experimenting In co!ster
tstance. Those who retire from the world can hope
no more than Tor The possession Of heaven, and we
may ,hore 70 gain the same. We havo no objection
II VIC get rhcro at all 70 take the lowest seats and
allow these noble souls TO take the highest. When
we tnnk that for Us
GOD BECAME NCARsATH
and fO us IN the time past and IN the future are
aud Will be as much tno object OF his care as tnerc
was nothing else in tho universe each lowy being
an ESPECIAL object OF Gods love, and at the time or
death lie awaits 10 take the puriiled sinner to His
Kingdom. Everything on earth at the hour or our
death will drop away ana become rs nothing whep
We come face 60 face with God and His justice; but
II We have been good Christians in our lives then
will Gods blessing be with us when we most need it.
Let US for the rest Of our days do our duty to the
best OF Our ability, so that II we are called Suddenly
from earth we may be prepared TO meet Our Heavenly
Father with clear account Of our lives while here
in this world.