Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-01

our strength, ii is likewise the memorial of our
weakness. The emblem of our hope, it is at
the same time, the instrument of our humili-
alton. For, unless man deny himself and
takes up his cross, he cannot be my disciple
From what we have seen it is evident that
our churches are truly the house of God and the
gate OF Heaven. Our churches are our earthly
paradise. 1t is here that the infant of day is
regeneraied and reinStated in its right TO the
celestial inheritance. IL is here that the mex
perienced Christian soldier is ftted'for the arena
of lies III Iceaslng strife. 1t is here that the
wanderer on the broad road to ruin is brought
back TO the narrow path. il is here that by
prayer and the worthy reception OF the sacra-
mentS, the Kingdom of God is established in
the souls of men. Hence, it is that, accord
ing to the teaching of our holy Fathers
the dedication of our material temples
is type OF the sublmer dedication
of ourselves to God. For, according to HOLY
Writ, our bodies are the temples OF the HOLY
Ghost Wherefore st. Bernard concludes: I'm
us, therefore, must be spiritually fulfilled what
ever took place viSlbly in the walls OF this tenn
pie. As these walls were, by the ministry of
the Bishop, sprinkled with holy water, so should
we be sprinkled with the hysSop of penance
that, by an humble confession, we NAV be
washed and cleansed from our sins"
AS the walls of this material temple are con-
struc ed OF polished stone and brick. even So"
says st. Augustine, are the worshipers united
together by faith, and bound together by
charity" Let the Sanctity of our own bodies
be modelled on the SaDctifying of the house of
God. Les no one enter this sacred place defiled
to confess and beg pardon for his deliuquencieS.
Let respect and reverence characterize YOUR
bodily presence, SIS well the piety and devo-
ton of your interior spirit in this sacred edifce
Remember the words of Jacob: This is a terri
bic place. and no other but the House of God
and the gate of Heaven" Terrible, on account
OF the Sauctty of the place; terrible. on account
OF the holy angels that Will henceforth dwell
therein ; terrible, above all, on account of the
thrice Holy God who will ever fill IL with his
majesty and glory. Leave all worldly Thoughts
without when you shall come TO worship in
this temple. Let thoughts of Heaven and heav-
enly things alone accompany you hither: for
this is no other but the House of God and the
gate OF Heaven. Here, in preference to all other
mercy and his bounty 10 man: here
his eyes are always open, and his
ears attentive TO the prayers of the faithful:
here, according to his own promise - He will
be in the midst OF the two or three that are
gathered together in His name' here will God
pour out the supera bupdance OF His graceS: here
is the mercy-seat Tor penitent sinners and the
oracle for those who wish to know and follow
the will of God; here the most inveterate leprosy
OF the soul Will not only be judged but healed
by the priests: here the true emiSSary goat,
Jesus Christ, viii be daily inundated for the
spiritual and eternal welfare OF mankind
Well, then may you, like the Jews of old, bless
your Bishop and pastor and go back to your
dwellings rejoicing and glad in heart for all the
good things the Lord has done for Israel, His
people. For He has built you house which
you, your children and your childrenS chill
dren Will ever find to be "the House OfEGOd
and the Gate of Heaven" Dec grdtids.
GENEROUS GIFT FROM HEBREWS.
Father Bouchard read from the pulpit
the following communication, inclosing a
bank check for S17S 25:
SACRAMENTO, June 2S. 1889.
Bishop NdROgUe-REVEREND SIR: The mem
bers of the Congregational B Mai Israel of Sac
ramentO herewith take pleasure in presenting
the inclosed sum as an offering TO the poor
of the dedication of the Cathedral of the Blessed
sacrament. L. ELKUS President.
DISPOSAL OF PEws, ETC.
1t was also announced that the distribu-
ton of pews will be made on Wednesday
evening next at halfp o'clock
Last evening there were pontifical yes
pers at the cathedral and an eloquent
sermon by Rev. Father Quinn, of Red
Bluff. The central dome was lighted and
presented beautiful picture to the large
congregation present.
This morning there will be five masses,
commencing at o'clock.
One thing noticeable about the new
cathedral Is that it is comparatively cool.
even in the hottest weather. Yesterday
was about the hottest of the season, and
yet, notwithstanding the immense throng
of people present, there was no real dis
comfort, the building being splendidly
ventilated.
The seating capacity of the pews. with
out crowding, is 1,42S, allowing four per-
sons to each.