The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-02-28
new PUBLICATIONS.


The Child of Jesns. A Prayer Book for CAildren.
baltimore: John Murphy g. Co. New Or
leans: G. u. Elder.
The inducement which prompted the publ.
cation Of this little book is explained in the 4
preface of the work, by which We learn that it
:. ;rtended for very young children and for
~, 49,. rorsons who have had but limited means &
| of education. The prayers are very short and
.;r,n,a and the arrangement of the contents
80, and reasonable. In letter addressed to
this paper, the author says that competent
f-;ends assisted in the compilation OF this little
vork. a Southern Bishop revised the manu-
sc-;nt and the lamented Father Gergaud, OF
Monroe. wrote the prayers before and after
tCommuuion. Also, that the Nun OF Kenmare
oave permission to make some extracts from
two little books she had written for the use OF
children, and which are truly admirable.
We particularly like the prayers for Mass,
xb;oh lead tho child's mind through oil the
stations of our Lords dolorous passion, OK.
: nla;nins the sacred mysteries by . few we'll
chosen words, and suggesting earnest, simple
PRAYERS in keeping with the scene comnemor-
. ated. Indeed this part OF tho WORK ID most
scbolarly, not only because of the conciseness
a and beauty of the language, but because OF
a the many wonderful and sublime ideas called
:, nm before the youthful Imagination by few
a simple words.
y The hymns are true poetry, and cannot fan
n To bs yery pleasing to the innocent hearts for
t. which they are intended
70 There is also q complete explanation OF the
Rosarv-the mysteries being clearly set forth
q. and the prayers most consoling and edify1ng.
The Association of the Holy Childhood has
n. also it's place in these pages, as well as simple
Ia INIT exquisite devotions for the months Of May
r. and June.
tn It can thus be seen that the book Is very
IT. complete, although prepared in simple Ian
er eusee, and consisting of short prayers. 10
he all those who knew Father Gergaud, the medi'
no tations before and after Communion must bt
ul, very interesting, recalling to mind the pies!
ng and zeal of the noble heart which spent itsel
he in doing good.
ed We hope our friends will patronize the work
n not onlv because written by Southerner, but
ess because of the great advantage and satastso
ter ton such q book must prove to the little one
vas and the weak ones of the Fold.
ter The Tatican DEGREES, in their Bearing on Cir,
ish Alleqiance. By Henry Edward, ArcnDiSno
40 | of Westminster. New York Catholic Pup
90 LEGATION Society. New Orleans: Z. u. Eioei
Since the very meanest creature has It's uses
49, it is not surprising that fallen minister hk
Gladstone should serve useful purpose
a,I only as an obscure stepping stone to suppo'
wa such torch bearers as q Newman and MAI
-, ming, when they find it necessary to throw tt
light of reason and of truth across the world
- tangled pathway of fanaticism and untrnti
"a Not only this, we actually owe great thanks
."0 the disappointed statesman who has furnishe
to Archbishop Manning the occasion to q
M liehtea us with the instructive essay now b
80 fore u.s.
For the moment We can only notice the boo
a review cannot be expected until after car
ful reperusal and study of the work.
As Americans and as Catholics, we are prof.
~ ,, of the learned Archbishop's vindication
- Lord Baltimore's wisdom in insisting upon ~
49, religious liberty being guaranteed to the Pr
.'o' pie by his Catholic Government In Aarylai
After quoting Bancrofts statement OF tho FAC
the Archbishop continues: Lord Baltim'
was surrounded by g multitude scastered
the great wreck of the Tudor persecutio
" He knew that God alene could build them
W.. again into unity; but that the equity OF char
Co. might enable them to protect and to help "a
49, other, and to promote the common veal"
sion,
four At q recent meeting of the Catholic You