St. Paul daily globe., 1890-10-05
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
Rev. FIR. C. III. McKenna to Repeat
His Lecture.

movement was recently started by a
number of citizens of Minneapolis and st.
Paul to have FIR. C. II. McKenna revisit
Minneapolis and repeat his lecture upon
Marriage and Divorce which created such
a profound impression upon his visit some
months ago. when the lecture was given in
the Dominican Fathers Church of the Holy
Rosary at the close of mission. This was
somewhat out of the way. Now, this time
the lecture will be delivered in the New
Lyceum theater formerly Harris theater,
Hennepin avenue. on Tuesday night Oct z.
1t was considered better TO select place
having no particular denomination, and,
too. one more centrally located. Another
point can be made here the subject which
will be treated gives the stage food for its
life. 1t seems assured that an immense au-
dience will be present on the occasion. A
number of the prominent judicial and legal
gentlemen of both cities have signified their
intention to be present, also numerous medi-
cal and professional people. Then, too,
there will be present the clergy of all de-
nominations 1t is sure there will be no dis
appointment. III private communication
the great preacher says that, now he has con-
sented to again appear among us, he is glad,
for on the occasion of his previous lecture
he was taken by surprise-had not his notes
with him and had to trust TO an overtaxed
memory, also suffering extreme exhaustion
from the great work OF the mission just
finished. Now, thoroughly aware of the
Interest present among us on this vital sub
lect, he will do justice to it, his hearers and
himself
1t is understood the following points will
be considered: Is Marriage FailureP Does
Divorce Right Society: Does Present Legis-
lation Promote or Suppress Divorce? Why
Is Christ Not Heard and Tolstoi studied?
A few words on Father McKenna. He is
truly the Lacordaire of America. now honored
by Rome with the title of preacher general.
Father McKenna has reached the prime of
life-ffty. six years old. He did not study
for the priesthood or enter the Order of St
Dominic until he had reached manhood. He
had entered the worlds arena, followed
trade, but. having an inward voice. feeling
the spirit of an apostle burning within him,
hearing the wants and cres OF suffering
souls about him, seeing their degradation, he
felt himself called to take the banner of his
Master and raise his brethren to better things.
He is eminently qualified for the great duty
God has imposed upon him.
Gifted with great eloquence, nobility Of
form and feature, grandeur Of delivery, in
tense ardor and sympthy. he is the ideal MIS-
sionary and leader. Father McKennas work
has chiefly been in the East. He is con-
vinced that the missionary field is great in
fruit when all effort is pointed to remedying
the labor and marriage evils of the day. Here
is his power.
Another great point in this distinguished
preacher S favor is the physical qualities he
possesses. He is unusually tall, of square
and splendidlv moulded features a face
that has about it halo of sincerity, convic-
ton, living sympathy. Then too, that grand
voice ringing out in deepest musical tones,
eloquent burning words-the man of medi-
tation, of experience, of culture, all forces
the impression here is one inspired of God.
No wonder there is magnifcence of express
sion, of delivery.
On Wednesday evening, Oct 8, reception
will be rendered Father McKenna at the par
lors of the Dominican Fathers convent, at
tached to Holy Rosary church. There Will
be present the various societies of the church
and the distinguished missionarys friends
and admirers from all over the city.
The proceeds of the lecture will go to the
benefit of the Sunday school attached to the
Dominican Fathers church in South Mime
apoiis and the founding of parochiall
library. Tickets for the lecture can be had
at the Dyer and Century Piano music stores,
at Dominican convent, at Lyceum theater,
and from the gentlemen of the committee.