The New York herald., 1872-10-07
ST. JAMES R. o. CATHEDRAL
Sermon by tho Reverend Father kieiy-
The InstttutIon or tho Rosary.

Sermon by tho Reverend Father Kieiy-
The Institution Of tho Rosary.
Yesterday the Catholic Church celebrated In her
llturgicai service the Festival of the Holy Rosary,
devotion which has been held in great esteem by
tue faithful OF all nations. The c0mmcmoration did
not alter the ordinary character OF the
days ONCE, simply affecting its tone and
sentiment In o special reference to the idea
selected for this honor. AT the church the
sermon was preached by the Rev. Father Kiely,
who found Ills theme In the days particular
memory. Beginning with the institution OF the
festival he recited the historical traditions which
explain It's foundatiOn-viz., the special services
in me s secauss tSo ~ Ss recital OF the
ass, added 70 the tnny Of Lors, and the
army at the siege OF Belgrade through the same
agency, after which Clement Xi. set apart the first
the Holy Rosary. The reverend preacher then
sketched the origin OF this devotion to the time or
Dominic Gazmand In the twelfth century, hardy
mountaineer OF CASTLE. afterwards the famous st.
Dominic, TO whom, In special revelation. IL
w s praSe Sv as the Wo" SGs se
the tide OF immortality and rrelig!on that was then
overwhelming Southern Eprope The eIoguent
graphic picture OF the mission Of 81. Dominic
among these wayward children OF the Catholic
q new devotion that would purify and enlighten
them them In the paths OF faith and virtue.
which was historical. The rest was moral.
including description OF the particular character
or the devotion OF the rosary The speaker drew
attention TO the three classes OF mysteries COM
memOrated in Its recital-vZ., the joyful, sorrow
ful and glorious Mysteries; pointed out how COM
pletey they reflected mans liieloyfnl IN his early
days OF innocence, sorrOwiul in his manhood's
repentance and glorious In the prospect OF eternal
happiness. lie likened 1t likewise to = gar
land OF flowers, OF which the leaves rep
resented the joyful mysteries. the thorns
the sorrowful mysteries and the blossoms
the glorious mysteries. Thus Is the rosary now In
use appropriately named chaplet. After urging
upon his hearers the great religious benefits to DO
derived by special devotion to Mary the preacher,
full OF the earnestness induced by his previous con-
templation addressed the congregation, already
strongly moved by the power OF his clOquence, IN
conclusion with an carnestness OF language and
manner which showed him to be deeply af
institution OF the rosary Is Mary's legacy to the
Church. as was the sacrament OF the altar Christ's
legacy. The whole Catholic world unite In the
practice OF this devotion and from millions OF
private altars, In hosts OF family circles,
the solemn medftations upon the great mysteries
simple devotion OF Aves and Patcrs or the beads
rise in incense daily to the Mother OF Jesus
practise daily this devotion. The links in
the golden chain OF the beautiful rosary connect
you OF the earth earthly with the high throne OF
Him who liveth and relgneth forever and ever.
This church Is now undergoing process Of reno
walton, which has unfortunately been delayed in
its progress by an untOward circumstance which
lately interrupted the work OF fresc0ing All OF the
pcwS have been removed from the church to be
rebuilt, hence the congregation suffer much ncon-
yenence In attending service This, however, has
not affected the number of such attendance.