The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-05
MISSION AT ST, PATRICK'S
NOBLE WORK BEGUN BY THREE RE-
DEMproRIsT FATHERS.
Tho opening Services Enjoyed by u
tremendous Congregation OF Intell-
gent Catholics from All Parts OF the
City-A Powerful Discourse.

rent Catholics from All Parts OF the
City-A Powerful Discourse.
st. Patrick's church was taxed TO its ut
most capacity to hold the large congrega-
tlon that assembled within its walls at
1880 o'clock Sunday morning, to attend
the opening Of the mission given by the
Rcdemptorist Fathers Mclaughlin, OShea
and Cook, OF st. Louis. Promptly at the
hour mentioned, the reverend fathers, pre-
coded by acolytcs, cross-bearer and the rev.
erend pastor, entered the main door OF the
church, and passed down the center aisle
to the sanctuary, chanting Latin preface.
They knelt at the lowest step Of the beau
tifully decorated altar. and in unison in
voked the divine blessing on the work
about to be begun
A brief Introductory by Father Veale
stated the object Of the mission as one Of
love and charity. He hoped that at Its
conclusion the faithful attendants would
profit by the graces II bestowed. The
spiritual blessings Of God would enable
them to maintain and execute the good
resolutions which they might form. and
thus the glorious fruits OF the mission DO
realized in its fullest sense.
While the celebrant OF the mass was be-
ing vested, the accomplished organist, Miss
Adele Ozanne, rendered beautiful selec-
ton appropriate for the occasion.
The mission proper was now opened by
that grandest and most solemn OF all the
ceremonies Of the Catholic church, the of-s-
fering OF the holy sacrifice Of the mass.
The scene was indeed an imposing one.
The brilliantly lighted altar with its gis-
tening, gold-plated candelabra, the richly
vested priest informing tho formula of tho
mass, the surpliced acolytes, and lastly
that vast audience knccling with bowed
head rs participants in the solemn service.
The music was remarkable for its excel
lence, and St. Patrick's choir never ac-
Quilted itself more crcditably.
After the gospel the Rev. Father Nc
Iaughlin delivered the initial sermon OF
the mission. IL consisted chiefly Of tho
utility OF missions and Instructions a.
to the manner in which they should be
made.
peace 10 You, and peace from God our
Father and Lord Jesus Christ" These
words we're once addressed by the apostle
! Of the Gentiles 10 his hearers, the eloquent
speaker began, and IL is with these same
words upon my lips and the same desires
in my heart, that wish you all the grace
Of God and the peace OF our Lord Jesus
Christ What better could wish you?
Nothing in this world. Nothing that tho
heart Of man could desire can be compared
10 true peace OF mind and peace OF heart.
4 - a.. ut.f. flof
peace and noble contcntment that can
emanaie but from the consultations Of the
church, From the moment he first opciis
his eyes in this world until the final ono
J when they are about IN close in death
peace OF mind and soul Is the one chief
I essential he should crave. Most men
! know not what true peace Is. They seek
! Il In vain, Tor the channels IN which they
2 hope 20 find IL are not those Of riches and
) worldly honors, but In the higher and
holior ones of virtue, nobility Of life and
. love Of God. Docs not otir Savior Eiy
! that true peace and lasting happiness arc
: not OF this world, but OF the kingdom OF
! heavcnf In order that VIC might enjoy
! the everlasting peace OF heaven God sent
, his only.lcgotten Son 10 offer mp his life
I on the cross that his precious blood might
: purchase for MS this everlasting boon.
The reverend speaker continued nj con-
: siderable length 10 explain 10 his hearers
I the necessity Of conforming their lives in
n manner 10 secure this divine blessing.
lie next elucidaicd 10 them the object OF
i. missions. They were not INTENDED wholly
for the purpose OF reclining those way
ward children who had stiaycd from tho
y paths that tho church dccrces must DO
iravcrsed by her faithful children, but
!. likewise for the OBLIGATION and spiritual
h benefit Of those who may still be truo
: children Of God and yet require the special
blessings that are bestowed on those who
= participate In The holy mission. How
!, soeycr true n man may be there Is always
y an opportunity 10 advance nearer 10 God
= and perfection. A man may be A. holy m
y David, NJ wise ~ Solomon, as devoted as
: 81, Peter. and vet be not impregnable
, against the attacks Of Satan. A mission Is
9 for the purpose Of strengthening the fall
9 tering, pcrfecting the faithful. and bring
}. inc hack 90 the true fold those who may
q have wandered from the same.
\ The speaker went on 10 explain the ne
, ccssity Of attending missions and the great
J. benefits 90 be derived from the same. lilo
2 h nm earnest, fluent speaker, Possessed OF
y considerable oraiorical ability, and perfect
d master oi his subject For fully an hour
4 he closely held the attention Of the largo
n congregation that had come nom all por-
e tons of the .riiy 10 take part In the open
= ing OF the mission.
i At3o'clock Father Cook gave q special
sermon for the benefit Of children, and at
n 100 o'clock In the evening the sacred edi-
9 flee was again crowded 10 the very doors,
IS dozens being obliged TO stand in the aislcs,
y 70 great II the interest taken by the Cath
, olics Of the city TO participate In the mis-
a sion and hear the eloqucnce OF the noted
q missionaries. After the recitation Of the
q rosary, Joined In by the congregation, the
X Row. fathcr O'Shca, n brilliant pulpit ora
y tor, delivered an exccllcnt sermon ON The
:, Preservation Of Soul" This was followed
= by prayer and benediciion Of tho blessed
- sacrament
. Father Cook will deliver the sermon