The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-19

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Well, gentle Readers i-have We mot
given yod reasons sufficient why, 1t once,
and everywhere there should be grand
Gathering Of all Catholic forces all along
the battle-lines of Faith, In order to de-
fend ourselves and our interests ~ Catho-
lies against the enemies, who, in mighty
numbers and in many guises, are advancing
to the attack O.
Have We not shown that Resistance,-we
mean moral, peaceful Resistance,-is not
merely right which may be or may not
be exercised, but that it is solemn, pres
emit Duty which must BE performed And
have we not shown that in order to resist
successfully it is necessary that we, the
men Of the Truth, who are resolved until
death to be true to the Truth, should unite
in will, in purpose and in actionf
Need any more reasons be givenf Is it
not unreasonable to reason at all in this
crisis of our Church's historyf Reasoning
too often chills the glowing impulses and
swift, hot instincts of the Catholic Heart.
And do not the true, warm lips of every
best Catholic impulse cry out-UN1TEf
Why then delay the doing of q duty SO
manifesto Are you cowardsi In the Camp
Of Christ there is no place for craven men.
His blood has bathed our brows,-and
back of these race-crimsoned brows there
should be wills williBg to meet any duty,
in any hour, and brave enough to perform
it.
To arms then marshal the ranks! fall
into line! close the columns! Forward
march!
Look around you! Everywhere, every
day, societies uncatholic and anti catholic
are springipg, at the summons of the
Voices Of Evil, into life and union and &C.
tion. They oppose you. They fling their
standards to the winds of Passion and de-
family advance. In the pride of earthly
power and with every weapon this world
can make they have gathered for final
attack. High above them, blazoned with
the triumpbs of nineteen centuries, waves
the Banner of Catholic Faith. They aim
TO tear it into shreds and trample it down |
IN defeat. They hate the Cross;-they |
hate the Christ they hate the church.
They hate the Pontiffs they hate the
Priests. They hate the everlasting Altar.
Hatred is their bond of Union,-a terrible
bond that cannot be broken save by tho
'nly bond that is nightier,-tbe bond of
Catholic Faith and love.
Bind yourselves by that bond. Let it.
each around the world-every link Ca
holic;heart, with the strength of Faith in
!. Let it compass the world,-a chain
7ithout break or flaw uniting millions IF
ouls in one graad, masterful purpose.
Individually, you are weak. Collectively
'ou are stronger than all opposing powers
nited. Why not then unite,-and at
meet Learn lesson, ye children Of the
light, from "those children of this world
Tho are wiser than you in their genera
on." They recognize and act upon the
over of association. Touch single
arthly interest and those, whose interest
is, unite at once to save it. IL
Attack a political interest,-and at once
party rallies round it to defend it. II
Learn lesson from the Sects. Divided !
, they are and mutually antagonistic in {
any points, are they not q solid unit t
yainst our Catholic Church7- IT
What then lie the use of reasoning any q
rtherf Evident duty needs no reason to t
commend it. It's self-eviderce is its re- s
Readers! what need is f
ere for us to write another word upon Q
is subject, or for you to read another O.
ordf Fronting you is your enemy a
shing before you is his sword ,-resound-
9 around you is his battle-cry. And Il
your arms still folded Is your Il
.tholic blood still cold-cold to death il
are you ready, with your hearts in your "
nds,-and courage in your hearts,-and n,
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mness ARE you ready for union and for u -
tionf of
Have you heard the cry of alarm coming IN
m the lips of wealth. Have you seen an
, pallor Of fear on the brow of powerf
we you seen the handwriting of doom on
} walls of the halls of Kingsf
What means it g.
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