The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-25


during the day. Tho ceremonies not Of course ON
grand scale in Catholic countries, but still the
blessing and tho distribution OF tho palms and tho
reading OF tho "Passion" the high constitute
an especial feature IN addition TO the ordinary
monies OF Sunday.
THE nIBLI HISTORY.
The Rcdcemcr, having finished the course OF His min
stry and His preaching through the cities OF Palestine,
went up Jerusalem to the great sacri-
fec. Apparently went to Keep tho feast OF tho Pass
over but reality to be offered Himself the real
victim for tho sins OF the whole world, which the
paschal lamb offered that feast tho Jewish law,
had prengurcd His public entry into the city in tri
umph emblem of tho fruits OF His conqucsts OF
souls; but still such triumph as suited spirit OF hu-
mlity and contempt of the world, and which was in
harmony with that peace which He came to plant in
the hearts OF men. When He drew to Jerusalem
He stopped ut tho house OF his friend Lazarus
and h his sisters mary and mo. Mart axc
miles from the city, and rested there, and on
Sunday morning proceeded to the city. when near
Bethphage. village which was kind OF suburb TO
Jerusalem. built part OF Mount Olivct. He sent
two disciples into The village 10 bring an ass Tor Hun
10 ride on saying to them, ''You will lind tied
and a colt with her. loose them and bring them to me-
Aud II any shall say anything TO YOU say yc
The Lord hath need Of them and He viii let them
TO- - The disciples did AS they were told and wncn
the OF the ana tho foal heard Tor whom they
were wanted he let then go The Saviour hal always
been in the habit OF performing His journeys ON
foot, but this occasion He desired to make the
journey to Jerusalem on an ass on which no
Mark and st. Luke mention only the foal, but
this is explained by the interpreters by tho fact that
stance was ioretold by the prophet Zachar,e--
Rejoice greatly, daughter. OF Son. shout Tor JOY,
U daughter OF Jerusalem; behold thy King VIII como
to thee, the just and saviour; lie is poor and
ing upon an ass, aud upon colt the foa Of an ass"
Among the Jews 1t was not unusual Tor persons oil Inc
nrst distinction ride but II not Accord
ing to the custom OF that age, distinguished way OF
travelling to ride on an ass not yet broke and without
any covering. SO some OF tho disciples spread their
clothes on the ass on winch He sat, and others
strewed on the way their garments aud green
crows that followed and went before were
chiefly OF the lower rank of the people, and
these carving green bigs IN their hands cried out
'Hosanna to the Son OF David; blessed Is lie that
comeh IN the name oil tho Lord; hosanna In the
highest The meaning OF the accamation of Joy, as
expressed In the word hosanna, rs interpreted TO be,
''Savation and prosperous reign to the Messiah"
In this way tho Saviour entered the Holy CITY,
THE PALMS.
The date Of tho origin OF the professions this
feast uncertain Inc first writer in tho West who
expressly mentions them Is inc Venerable Bcde; but II
Is certain that tho custom OF blessing the palms ex-
listed IN tho seventh century. In this country and
many others the branches OF other trees than tho
palm and olive are blessed. owing 10 the difficulty OF
securing sufficient supply OF tho latter. In the pro-
cessons OF the Greek Church tho Book OF the Gospels
is carried front, and In Spain aud In OF the
Spanish American colonies an Ass, with lay nguro
riding upon is led at the head OF tho PROFESSIONS.
THE SERVICES TODAY
In all the Catholic churches to-day tho services will
be very lengthy, owing 10 the reading OF the long
Gospel In which is told IN iuli the history Of tho Pas
son. In some OF the churches the Passion Will be
read in English, while the priest celebrating tho mass
will read It IN Latin. At the Cathedral, at St.
Fathers Church, Finy-nnth street. the Gospel, or
the ''Passon," as It Is Called will be sung by
one taxing the oxs part a ot the the
chanting the "Narrativc" AT st Stephens Church
tho service at the high mass will DO very imposing.
as the blessing OF the psalms will be deferred until
then and procession will also add to the solcmnity
OF the commcmoralion The procession 1t Is intended,
will be grand scale, and this added 10 the singing
Of the "Passlon and the blessing and distribution vi
the palms. will make the especially interesting
The affairs and sanc,uaries in all the churches Will still
retain their purple coverings, thus showing that
though there Is rejoicing IN the triumph OF The Re
deemers entry INTO the Holy CITY. y is only the spirit
Of His entry upon His Passion that Is remembered.
WEEKS SERVICES.
Tomorrow and Tuesday tho services though they
will be appropriately solemn In The morning, do not
invite particular attention. but every day tor the rest
OF the week the prayers and ceremonies will be
fully grand. The olco Of tho tenebrp Will DO chnnted
"Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons in many
OF the churches and Is needless TO say that this SER
vice Is one OF the most Impressive In all tho year. The
music is SO sad and solemn and tho occasion sub
timely pathetic awcnsprng that this service Is
always sure bring the churches thousands even
OF those curiosity alone Is 10 DO gratled. Tho
Cathedral ST. Stephen The Jesus' Church, IN West
Sixteenth street, Paust Fathers Church and the
Dominican Fathers Church, In sxty-nlth street,
likely to receive the largest attendance at tuesc scr
vices.
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PRESENTS FROM THE FAITHFUL TO The HOLY
FATHER.
correspondent Of tho Paris Debdts, writing from
Rome on the 10th inst, snys:-"A monster pilgrim
age announced 10 take place here in the month Of
May. No less than 300 900 are stated to be likely 10
come to celebrate the episcopal jubilee OF Plus TX 1t
is probable that number will be reduced by at least
n,ne tenths; at the time the ailucnce will DO
,1o he Poll ans nd ove Irn.
zilians all OF whom will bring presents OF
kinds to the Pope Relative to this cannot refrain
from making an observation objects of art, what
are called SUCH very doubtful taste, brought to
the Vatican, and they cut very sorry figure in the
midst oil the chets-d'9ucre which crowd the ponifca
palace The destiny OF all these is to become
mouldy in some OF the III 900 rooms or the
Vatican. Those who surround the Pope arc
too well bred permit Of the slightest observation
toward the pilgrims, who manifest SO much good VIII
and who happy IN what they bring, even when
their offerings almost ridiculous; but the proba.
bity is that coin will DO much more useful Ono Of
the objects which has claimed the attention OF tho
Holy during the past ten years IL to create fund
sufficient 10 secure It's future independence At the
present moment Is moro particularly occupied with
assuring tho OF transmitting this treasure TO tho
successor OF Plus TX. All the measures taken IN view
fact recognized that there Is not much TO fear on
any other question. believe that on this
subject tho Italian government does not en-
tertain the dark designs which have been
attributed to It, Ii understands that In proang by
the oil Holy See being vacant TO commit an act
O. rapine 1t would arouse the universal cOnscience
and, moreover Notwithstanding tho cmbarrassments
which II from the othe Pope ut Rome
IL Is Impressed with the strong convection that HIS
Holiness should remove from tho capital. Even
the pilgrim ages displcasc It, although they give
opportunity Tor addresses which arc not by any means
complimentary Tor tho Parliament, the Ministry and
the King himself But the pilgrims contribute mater
ally 10 the prosperity OF The city, and the oney which
they cxicnd Is II large compensation Tor some dis
agreeable addresses"
To THE EpIroR THE HERALD:--
Let me say to your correspondent agatha" that
there are several churches conveniently located IN
which daily carly morning held through
out tho entire year, Among these Trinity Church.
Trinity Chapel and ST. AIMS Church, on Eighteenth
street, and by inquirng, 'Agatha' will lind others
whose doors opened every day for devotional