The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-10

PonsiacnI high Mass-sermon by the Rev.
Father Kelly. .-.-.-
me ceremonies pertaining 70 Easter SUNDAY were
celebrated in ST. James Cathedral with more than
ordinary splendor. The altar was decorated with
cross IN gas jets ant also with many cocred nowers
while the statue OF the Blessed Virgin was
drnped 10 manner entirely suitable to
the Joyous festival At halfpast ten O'Clock
pontincal high mass was commenced by the
Right Rev. Dr. Loughlin, Bishop OF BROOKLYN,
assisted BY the Very Rev. DR.. Turner, Vicar General
Rev. Mr.. Kiely and Rev. Mr.. Mcsherry. 1t was an
Affecting ana inspiring sight The Bishop on his
turned toward the congregation, IS proof that the
shepherd was attending to his mock; the sken
vestments Of the priests, heavy with gold fringe and
Rich embroidery; the brilliant mowers on the
altar; the lignts the lilies placed the pedestal OF
she Virgins statue; the overcoming congregation,
giving God thanks that Christ risen again, and
hoping that their souls on the last day would re-
ceive from Him mercy and Balvation-this consti-
tuted scene In religious worship recalling the
proudest days OF Catholic faith which teaches the
ennobiiag belief of the immortality Of the soul e
s.k e,t.rstA THE SERMON.
The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr.. Kiely,
who took his text from toe Gospel OF st. Mark, xvi
1-7.-"And when the Sabbath was past Mary Mag
brought sweet Spices that coming they might
ing, the nrst day Of the week, they came
risen, and they SAID, one 70 another, who shai roll
Us back the stone from the door OF the eepulChre
s ay as Gns o for y
they saw Young man sitting on the right side,
seek jesus OF Nazareth, who was cruciicd. He is
!isen Re H NOT hese. Behold me place where they
He goeth before You into GaIee there you shall see
nm as lie tod YOU me reverend gentleman
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there are Tfs sr1Ss 81 81 ss y ana grief
sacred ceremonies Clearly show that she, TOO, IL
capable OF gladness and sorrow. Jesus Christ the
81 al her Son ee Goa e the sna 9'n an
saGerings or glory. She has been accompanying
,ignoniniols death Of her crncided spouse. She
mOurns especially the LOSS OF her children wh0 by
81 His sacred name Her music ike The harm hs
heavenly Job, was turned into mournng-her voice
Into that OF iamentation and weeping: She cried
II there is any sorrow IKE mine, for have seen
Him nailed 70 an gnominious cross for the sins OF
oil Joy and jubilee. And why SO to-daya What Joy
does che now experienceP Why are your affairs SO
TELLING A SILENT TALE OF MOURNINGS
Why sacred ministers to-day vested IN their
costliest robesf Need tell you is because no less
ness OF His Fathers glory and the figure OF HIS Fa-
thcr's substance, has triumphed over SIM over slav
cry over hell, and has risen from the tomb bearing
IN His triumph peerless boon to mankind. victory
over sin and death. Nations had never seen such
miracle as this. He'll had never received blow 30
terrible, nor had the hand of God worked miracle
90 wondrous This is the JOY OF to-day Instead Of
mourning and strains Of lamentation
PEALs OF JUBILEE ARE HEARD.
With unfeigned Joy to-day we celebrate the second
birth q Christ h nesssl are they that mourn lor
fored the spirits OF the holy women Jas the text Of
this days gospel reates) who came to the tomb to
embalm the body OF their Lord. NO less than an
Nazareth whom they sought, had risen. lie CON-
pletely foiled all .esr..
Woll might the Father exclam on to.lay-"Th1S
is my beloved Son; this day hare beg0tten thee
Dcgotten thee from all eternity. This day y0u have
cast OF the earb OF humanity and clothed yourself
et the Us OT reOce sna 90 sad F Say
Christ, our loving and just Lord, with the
broad stamp OF the heavenly kingdom on His entire
We, too. one day will arise to participate in His
glory. AS this resurrection implies freedom from
every stain SO we must first effect
SPIRITUAL RESURRECTION
from the grave OF sim To-day reminds the children
o. Christ OF two.old resurrection. This topic the
reverend gentleman made the subject OF some re-
come children Of heaven, there must be resurrection
from the tomb OF sin and this could be accomplished
through amendment OF life and peuiience for those
transgressons which were Offensive TO God and an
sermon the high mass was proceeded with TO the
end, alter which the congregation withirew from
the church deeply Impressed and edited by the
solemn services oi the day. s4 tt. ~ aaslt9 I
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