The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-19
GREAT CATHOLIC MISSION IN BROOKLYN.

several months past BY the Jesuit Fathers under
the leadership Of Rev. DR.. Damon at the Church Of
b. Mary, Star OF the Sea- Court street. The sanctl-
ned efforts OF this noble band OF apostolic success.
sers In awakening from the lethargy Of sin to
seriousness OF the which await the obdurate
u heart and those who wilfuly continue In rebel.
hon against the law OF Goo and His holy Church.
have boon crowned with success unprecedented
In the annals OF the Church in Brooklyn. From
early IN the morning 1--we 0clock) until eleven at
night has the glorious labor Of the missionary
fathers whose eruditon and learning are only sur.
passed by their zeal and selI.sacrce. shone forth
respendent In the halo OF divine grace before thou
sands Of people. Not only calous or Indifferent
Catholics, puC Protestants and those who have no
religion ct all, have assembled to hear the voice Of
the missionary fathers, and none have departed
without being deeply impressed by the logical
reasoning OF these profound theologans to the
Rnner to make his peace with God.
Yesterday divine sacrifice OF the mass was offered
seven lmes-1rom i've O'Clock to eleven p. Nat
bore testimony to the fruitful result OF the la0Ors in
ne vineyard. A. eacn service the throng was
caurches in the city, was crowned 10 every part.
There was q sermon In che afternoon, the stations
Of Inc Cross' ana 'investment OF persons with
soapulars.n In the evening there was another SER
mon on ''Christian Duty" the hoy Rosary was re-
even 90" Confessions were also heard in the nall Of
81 Mary's school, adjoining the church, until an
nsur before midnight. from nve A. NJ until guar
tribunal Of penance each day during the mission.
Whioh Will continue until sunday next. On Tuesday
evening Rev. DIR. Damon will deliver c0ntr0ver-
SIGNAL lecture on the SUBJECT emitted 1.-The Catholic
Church the True and Only Church." The lee ture Is
Tree, ana will be especially Tor men, women not
being admitted upon that occasion, In order to az
fort an opportunity Tor the accommodation OF men
Rev. Father Coah preached at the last mass
yeSl erday before an immense congregation, COM
posed cneny OF men. His text was taken from
xvL, 28-"What doeth ~ profit man II ne gain
the whole world and lose his souf' Such were
the words OF Jesus Christ, our Divine Lord and
Aasler. the Judge Of the living and the dead II
We through our neglect oil the ordinances Of God
In quest Of the possession OF the "word, the flesh
ami the devil" Tor eft right to heritage OF
have INDUCED your passion. v nat eradication in
LOSS OF YOUR IMMORTAL SOULa
Now s the time to attend to the salvation Of your
Goo in heaven dwell with the devil Tor everlasr-
Ing IN The tOrments Of hell You seek alter the
YAM esnS things q thus earth wncn you can
Interfere with your temporal duties. Attend TO the
mission, TO your spiritual duty make no frivolous
excuses. II you neglect TO obey the commands of
Goa He will not excuse you when summoned before
Him. This beng true IN all Things well may we ex-
elairn, "What dOetn 1t profit man to gam tho
seek excuses.
THE POLITICIAN HAS NO TINE
70 devote to his duty to God He Is employed con-
stantly IN ga islyng his worldly ambluon In attain
nag an ONCE IN the Council, the Senate. Assembly.
htm-that he may aggrahdize himself. And for all
these profits he makes many sacrifices What is Q
with seat In the presence OF God-the Court Of
Heaven-tor all eternityf Where il the profit
1en throughout the country a. the present time TO
attain which you are devoting yourselves so ear.
iondsst hopes sSali be blasted their reputation DE-
famed and Their acts Interpreted to their cOndemna-
ti0n by the very persons VINO elevated y0u 10 the
Oflice Tor which you sacrificed 40 much. In the end
yeu Will recall to yourselves the fearful application
Of the words Of the text.
THE DEvOTBE OF SOCIETY
may come here Tor the mere qualification of curl
eslty, and not for any spiritual benefits that should
accrue from an attendance at the mission. sucn
persons win give the best moments OF their lives TO
the gratl1catlon Of their passion alter the frivolous
things Of earth. DO you not pause for moment to
consider thaf 1t IL lmpl0us on your part to deprive
your God OF the faculties Of which He has en-
lowed you-wllL memory and understandings
ing vain Things Of TINS lie has passed away then
you too, will exclaim. "Wnat d0eth 1t profit my
'ea " WIN 1u sscisys com ana applause ss
compensate you for that loss
THE BLAsPHEMER.
Can he who daily blaSpnemes by the imprecatiOn
Of Gods holy name tell me what ne prodts NY draw.
1n9 upon himself the wrath OF his offended Majesty
during the days II this MISSION. what gain ye By
giving vent to your ev passions In this sensef You
answer. Indulgence" Oh, delude not your senses
In 10 fatal snare as that as you hope for saliva
hOn.
Parents who neglect the religious training Of these
ue ones who are entrusted 10 their care; who care
not whether their OFFSPRING Is under the instruction
Dc you gam by this worldly indifference These
children will yet bring premature gray nairs to your
your lite ana MAKE bitter and unhappy your hour OF
death through your neglect their spiritual welfare
Is profit my neglect II am TO lose my soul therefor
SLAVE OF IMPURlTY.
me slave of impurity Is dlshonored In countenance
anu dlshOnOred In heart, and all for the mOmentary
pleasure you acquire. You must acknowledge that
you are debased by thus having gwen your soal to
ned at the everrecurring thought OF death and the
Awful Judgment OF just God. Inc retrospecuon OF
ME Of Sin naunts you with terror that are the
fruits OF your offences. The text comes home to
such sinners.
THE DISHONEST MAN.
He VINO acquires the property OF his nei9hbor Is
bound to make restitution. He cannot possess 1t
and be happy. Think Of the fearful cost at which
Misery rankles In your heart and were the hand of
death laid upon you at this moment You would
never never see .ne ngnt OF God IN Heaven. Yet you
those persons for whom you made this sacrifice
will say not PRAYER for your soul while you Will
therefore, what 1t that the sinner gains In profit
when he loses his SOUL
The reverend speaker then alluded forciply to the
sn OF detraction and caumny, aud the lash OF con-
science winch stings the transgressOr even in this
World Peace with God is the JOY Of life. But the
I HAVE LIBERTY.
Don't confound liberty with indulgence OF sys.
tomatlc violation OF Gods laws. the liberty Of the
love OF uOu rs the true liberty. Be not slave OF
your Will and passions Make not the sacrifices 10
the endowment OF the things OF life you
would De bound In slavery The dev0tee Of fashion
y . slave to the whlm oil the evercnangng notions
" obscure dressmakers, milllners and those VINO
fashion haoiliments or 10 the inconsistent whims OF
capriclous fancy on the part OF some absurd people
IN sSe susn people not Tree what place
net save us against our Will. We must maze our
choice; but We cannot OFFEND Him with lmpunity.
The time Will come when you VIII see the effect OF
Gin. and you will be convinced Of the confusion
which Will TALL upon you. Turn away from the tolls
OF the evil one. With h glowing appeal to his
hearers to avail themselves Of the mission, the
seyerend gentleman closed his sermon.