, 1875-12-05
paNEcY71c ON THE POPE,

CARDINAL McEosEEY's opIs1os OF H1s HuI1EEsa.
Last Sunday morning, for the first time since
his return from Rome, Cardinal McCloskey took
part in public religious services in ST. Patrick 8
Cathedral, New York.
The Gospel OF the day VAS from tho twonty-
first chapter OF ST. Luke, referring to Christ's
second coming. After the Cardinal had read tho
Gospel be addressed the congregation, saying
that they would not, he vas nuro, expect of him,
while hardly yet recovered from the effects Of .
tedious voyage across The Atlantic, the delivery
OF sermon drawn from the Gospel OF the dsg.
But little prepared Is he was, ha felt that be
should be wanting IN \ just consideration for his
audience, as we'll Us Justice to himself, were he
not to seize upon the earliest opportunity to say
few words, it only to give expression to his
heartfelt Joy at finding himself once more among
his foek. and ut his accustomed seat to perform
the duties Of bis Office. It was his first duty to
give forycut thanks to the merciful Faith
er, rho had watched over him, shielded
him from accident, aud conducted him IN all his
Tho fullnees Of health. Next, be wouid give
thanks Ill in his charge in his diocese for their
earnest prayers and klnd and sympathetic wishes
during his absence. He WAS confident that the
words they cared 1aost to hear from him we're in
relation to the holy Father. He hsd been per
with the Holy Father in private converse. and
heard his Horda addressed daily to the hundreds
who flock to SEQ hun. and he was much Impress
ed With the moral grandeur and sublime dignity
OF the holy head OF their beloved Church No
ono could come within that holy presence with
out being struck with reyerentia awe.
radiance seemed to go forth from the Holy
Fathers countenance that lighted up tue scenes
around him. A melody was in his t29o
n in NTAA nj
the Princes or potentates Ia this world.
There Was that belonging to him which showed
that he WAS diyinaly appointed to ba Ch1ists l
Vicar on. earth. He seemed to feel himself the
tendex father Of his flock, and this tender feel
ing extended to all mankind. When he felt conn.,
PEELED to sehuke those who were intlicting 50
much injury on himself and the Cbusch, there
was piety in his tones. and q wish that they
might be converted from tho error Of their wsys.
This chosen one Of God had, almost from the bs-
ginning, to bear crown OF thorns, and to bear,
with Christ himself his cross up. up, the hill OF |
Calvary. Yet, amid ALL be bore hlnself with
modest, calm serenity that was almost cheerful |
His pate1nai heatt h2d been vrung from day to |
End the persecutng aud unrelenting hand OF I
Irteligious power rising to choke the Life out Of |
the Church and tha benevolent light Of his |
countenance would have long since been extin-
guished had it been in the power Of man to do
it. Heaven and earth might pass Away, but |
Gods Church would not pass away, nor the |
gates Of hell prevail against it. Eot~ithstand-
ing the efforts that had been made against the
Church, it was stronger to-day than ever 1t was.
lhe focks were now mora faithful and tendor
md loving toward tbs head Of the Church than
hey were before. Those who had fa!tered, or
Kho had deserted, had previously been more OF
IN incumbranco than aid, and the tests applied
had brought out in bold relief the fidelity Of the I
faithful onea. As Christianity was IN the be-
ginning strengthened BY trial and tribulat1on, |
70 it was now. 1t VAS wel1 he said, that they
Ihould consider the suffering Of their brethren
q leas favored lands. for they did not know how
oon it might ba their own lot to suffer NTH
hem They should be ready At alt times, and
nder all circumstances, to show their faith and
tand BY the Holy Father. The Cardinal closed
Eith solemn invocation to parents to train
p their children In the Church. and 4 request
Or contributions to further tho completion of |
aa new Cathedral