The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-23

| tuted guilds and associ atoms for eyery trade
. onas me members might improve in religion
was loved child, whom she carefully watch
60. The poor and dependent she protected
cd M Mn and abi sssng she taught and guild
the wants of the times, by the people the mseives
IN thelr business, occupation, trade, and every.
t gay LIE, with rules and regulations suited to
G enHm necessities and ability-now in the
tnen In recreation and innocent amusement
now by instruction and advice, then by con.
sultation and mutual intercourse; but all un.
re- me direction OF the Authorities of Religion.
IL Inc same work goes on to-day in every Cstho-
nc lana, according to the requirements of the
times. Tho Society for the Propagation of
V vne faish, the Society of st. Vincent de Paul,
All are working for the greater glory of God.
Who has not heard of the services rendered to
nMe alg 6y such laymen as De Maistre, de
in Europef They have been working with ali
sne energy they possess for the benefit of hu-
manity and civilization, and the glory of
Hnrists Church according to the necessities of
the times and the spiritual wants of the people
! ihey have set US an example we should not.
Dlash to follow, for we, too in America of ali
na1 i IA the world have work to do. Blessed
those on De 10 dGF thGss in the and for
nhotescepe from the peculiar circumstances
OF our position in the American family: nor in
~ ! : needfni that we should. 1t is not our fault
leave andone the work which God has given
US 10 90. with many and great advantages
on our side. there is still no land In which the
TnHa had SO much to contend against.
true, we have amongst us Societies COM
posed entirely of laymen-we, too. have orr
Young Mems Societies, our Conferences of St.
y lncent de Paul, aud our Catholic Publication
Society, SO highly recommended by the Rev.
Clergy: But go to the Presidents of any of
these Societies and ask to see the roll of mem
bers He will show you long list of names
how many are actire members, and a shade of
sorrow passes over his face as he looks the few |
he dares not mention.
In the Catholic countries of Europe the |
training. 1t is easy to understand why this |
'hould be so. The church, the family, the
'SSnSol' society, friendships, the shops, are Ca
truth rules in conversation
.eachings, and writings-customs, PLAYS |
the recreations of the old and |
7oung are under the influence of religion-there
1; no sneer, taunt, or scoff-that unlawful pas
non OF pride is not turned against the Church
N the ground of respectabilfty, good society,
'ur faith less strong than that of our brethren
cross the water Are we willing to bear less
OF It's sake than they are By no means. The
'Ieat fauit lies 10 the fact that we lack what
hey possess We lack what We can readily
npply II we will only go to work in earnest
We want leading spirit; we look to our
riests LOT Goo much. If they were possessed
hait,a-dozen or more distinct pergoaels, there
night be some Justice in this but unforta. |
,ately they can do only the work of one man.
hey look upon their faithful children for as |
lstance, and it Is this assistance that we are
n1ous should be given them We want that
q our Societies the work should not be left to
heJeu acfire members. We want that all sbould
artake OF the spirit for which our Societies
Tere formed and work for it. 1t is an errope-
US ioea that We must leave everything to the
'rlest. We must be guided by him-we must
o ms bidding, we mast listen to and carry
ut the plans he places before us, we must les
en- the burden on his shoulders and not in.
1t. Besides how many of the perverse ]
yer, 1t would give work to more than ten
ines the number of over-worked Priests we
ow,have. 1t requires all the talent, tact.
earning, experience, zeal, whatever, in q ,
'ord, OF ability, can be found and brou pht to
ear IN every rank and class of life and In ov- |
~ parish throughout our country. The Priest
oes much and sees much more, which other | ,
utes, eqnal!y imperative at his hands, will ,
os permit him to remedy. But how many
buses are there which are constantly arising
J the path of the laymen which would cor. 9
riestf As We have said before, it Is only NV
1teTng into the spirit of the founders of our
ocieties that we viii accomplish anything for ,
1FselVes or for our fellow beings. ft ia ooIv
thoroughly rousing ourselves and going Ia
OK In earnest that we will succeed In maj
9 our holy religion loved and honored. and
'come the very life and soul of orr country. -,
1t well established fact that low dwellings,
very unhealthy especially in damp climate Ike
- HoposNble excuse can be offered by owners of such