The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-06

concsrt. IN which the young villagers fire,
qaently participate: These conoeIts are hoi"
and now, Elise, it is your turn to tell me
how Won have spent your Sundays, sinoe you
have been the mistress of house"
Elise. siehing. 1--WE, are nearly always late
Sunday Philip he's 30 much to gay to me. we
90 to the last Mass, and seldom get there until
bother myself about their doings, provided
they finish their work. They go out IN tnfn,
and have orders to be back before us ouG ss
not know how they employ their time. In the
evening We often read aloud from come now
work this pleases mother, but she never ,; OK
acts IT, because hsr ch Shs asi SaSny
"Rnt" said Blanche, taking Else's hand, !
edo you believe that Jou are thus thinning the
commandment which orders us to sano'iiy sno
Lord's dayf"
II assure you our conversations and amuse-
ments are very innocent"
al believe you but ought they not 70 20
equally 60 every dayf Is this doing anything
for the especial conservation OF tne Gay ~
| Godf'
| mother : we have so many things to gay. 1
| cannot believe that Heaven disapproveS OF
these peaceful, loving family reunions
Won Consider that tight which iuterferes With
"During the week." said Elise, somewhat
1t is i~posS f Se o aS 70
ed with business that he is not fEee one uNs ~ "
the session, except when obliged to scoePt, OF
give dinners himself to the memoer' OF inc
But what day does he reserve to prepare
"The whole of life, Blanche" replied Elise'
"No doubt; but if God commands MS to set ct
| apart one day for the most important OF al
affairs it is because His Infinite Wsaom rof nss
| sion. YOU tell me, consists in being nseful TO
his fellow -beings That is all very we'll Tor 70
love and serve our neighbor Is the second pst:
and how shall we love Him If we do not
n take the time to cultivate some slight acquaint-
Q ance, at least, with His attributes and periec'
:. You are right. We do not give suffi 9ien'
r time to this consideration, aud you perha ape
!, too much but tell me, does not M; CO bei
O casters piety render lin ans5ero aou tn''"-
"Eliss, I appeal to yourself: Did you no
10 find his society exceedingly agreeable
n. "Exceediugy agreeable, L admit. tie ap
e. peared to me very amiable man. of senti
te disposition though at the same tune ihael
" depth of feeling. But, without being gloomy
,e fouud him decidedly grave"
A. That was because You SAW him under yer.
o. IN favorable circumstances. cannot Soy no
Az ever that he is naturally lively, though 10 on
er has "A better knaok of cheering others. bot
not attribute TO his belief the grave aud renec
Oh tive cast of character, which think %1o
u nstute. and to whic1 religion, on the CONTRARY
n has only added a nov Charm.
or :" O EIi,e! toe knowledge of God ID trnly ca
mr. culstet to develop tue heart and m'no.
pe-meatea our whole being, and h!le our s2t
nv with reacs. 1t inspires Us with kihdiy zee
AT in "a coward our fellow. bcngs, whilst It 8 S
purites our atfectior for those Wa love. VI
mr. those who have not unsted this hapPln-ss ca
tn form no idea OF ~nat - Is. Noioo ~'o NN
~, | quate to depict H."
1i. WHIST au enthusiast you are, dear BIahcn
l believe goa would 5000 convert me, si.Ho u,
IN it ia d f1icult for me- 20 understand you. i't
a.; 7 bna c,
vn him of your arrival" ,.,.,,
nj o. bCcomlng aco painted With Nj. de Saivl!
to Blanche could bot compliment Eiiso GA !,
conquest she lad mada. Es appeateo 20
,I intetIea!ual, witty, and virtGcrs bat no5iti IL
he staudipg his agreeable coEVersEtioh SnI I-lN;
IN | charming suc!efy, neither COMO make t:!arC
-its chIiylors of the solitary traveller speeding
sar wav To Paris She lonGed for qTief, aEn ="
ion | relieved W hen tina hnrc of rettrInB had cnoo
- far ia, -p4iraeg-u her chamber she con
,oit fulfil her promise of untirg with h!i III Pray
me at The foot OF the Cross Trey had appolna
At 8 the hour that, though separated ia resi- !,
ests they would bs together in spirit ga WI
80 fer Vent thanksgiyluse aer youthful heat be
1snt forth to ito God for the maOy and woHdet.
and blessings vouchsafed it this day The clear
IA. np of this painfol mystery that had so 10
rsal darkened her lot, the restoration OF hex Pc
and of mud, the oertsinty of Adhemars Sniotio
int were all the more highly appreciated oeca
rom of her resignation to Gods will, sn9 u
h of abandonment INTO Lhe h1H"S Vi 'i''
q OF Providence. :. .
tifnl O Mary you were not forgotten in
Happy hour H. WDGD eenNs SNA
'' atsd Won served this afflicted child mo
1ces it vas bnt just that her first transports OF
Ionp should ind vent az you7 feet. How maay
&C woTks IN youC n"no'' 20" -
and devotion, did she not promise In tcke
gratitude .,;-.. ...
,o,i loved Adtsmsr to Jesus and Mary. che laid
head upon her pillow and soon s2nk into
tom most refreshing sleep she hal known f9r &
L be- time.
'iery. XVIII.
Y :.
ctfc Whilst Engaged next morning in her a
Iuon, meditation before descending, She "S ca ~
form. rupted by gentle rup at the door. OP'l
lngl, {, usr old friend, the joyocs Rose de Lai
threw her arms around her neck, delighte
Sun see her more.
Of III. 40 dear Bl.ncte!' said she ''how pie
us. sm 70 fiod you locking 80 well. Tie
1t tho time sa " yoG. yea we're quiet, pale, end
roy rentty as devoid OF life q marble statue.
.stefs "All that ia ctaug,d now" replied Blar
al he placing her baud upon her heart; what l
regarded as the saddest day of my life
Nine | consider IS tbs happlest"