The Irish standard., 1895-02-09
SOCIAL NEEDS.
Position of the Catholic Young Man
Of To-day Compared With That
Of the Non-Catholic.
CHANCES FOR A LIVELIHOOD,
The Many Unreasonable Influences
Which Militate Against Good
Social Atmosphere.

and bright hope seems, as it we're, to
illuminate the yelled and ever unknown
future-the- smallest promise is accepted
with avidity, as certain factor of pro
gress and the least success in the prepar
alton is taken as an assured victory in
the bitter battle of life, says Carl A.
Vogel in the Cat holic Columbian.
In the preparation origin is forgotten;
influence is of no assistance in the mas
terry of lessons; and social standing make
the examination at schools and colleges
and of the various states for admission
to the professions not one 1ota easier.
Self-d Of ali enjoyments, sometimes
even of comforts are endured, without q
murmur by those from the lowest strata
for the ineffable privilege, to compete
with, nay even to excel those born bless
ed with all the advantages that the hu-
man heart can desire. What is denial Of
personal qualification in comparison to
the attainment of position, power and
standing which alluring hope is held out
to the brave and noble? What obstacle
can destroy the fame of aspiration and
am bltion when once famed into existence
by the stern winds of caste and bitter
penury? What power under the sun
can repress an independent and fearless
manhood, when it has once discovered
it's own strength in pure. unsel6sb and
noble heart? Thus far the Catholic
young man has the advantage; but here
it ceases. The moment he steps into the
arena, to do battle as a fearless Catholic
he is handicapped and his best endeavors
are circumscribed by Catholics them
selves
As Catholic young man, I can find
no words adequate for the gratitude. I
entertain towards Tattler in pressing so
forcibly and pleading SO nobly the cause
of the Catholic young mon.
Yes, organize our young men as Cath
olics, or else ere you know 1t they are or
ganized; but alas! not as Catholics!
You may preach and exhort till dooms
day, that the things OF this world should
be despised, yet the young man of to-day
cannot believe in the justice of foregoing
all the advantages enjoyed by non-C Gath
olios and thus obliging those depending
upon him to live in reduced circum-
stances. Point me to eternal damnation
if you must as the consequences of the
inexplicable longings in my heart to be
free from the chains Of absolute neces-
stiles, T cannot and will not believe that
God created me to be the servile tool Of
another man! Nay, this world was not
created for q favored few, but for all.
The babbling brook, the smiling flower,
the rustling foliage, and the sweet music
of the birds are but few of the caresses
with which He seeks to demonstrate His
love for man, and all men should have
ample opportunities to enjoy them.
Let us briefly compare the position Of
the Catholic and non Catholic young
man upon entering active life. In the
preparation the Catholic has enjoyed
many advantages which his non Catholic
brother has not. Chief among these is the
education of his heart in addition to that
OF his head, and thus he is whole man.
The non- Catholic, after returning from
school, casts his lot in large city. He
tis total stranger. He is without friends,
influence, and perchance even money.
He has not cared much thus far for
church, but he remembers once having
gone to Sunday school, and wanting to
feel at home somewhere he naturally
drifts to church-non. Catholic. Ere
he leaves that church almost every hand
of influence will have been extended to
him in kindness. The pastor will have
asked his name, his business, where he
lives and v here he comes from. Heis wei
coined by nearly every one and he feels
at home. It he is of social nature, all
that is required on his part is to accept
invitations tothe many church socials,
and If he is of good character the houses
are open to.hlm. Women, ever keen to
discern the needs, and ready to admire
and assist ambition in worthy young
man, find it 9 pleasure to render more
services to this young man than he ever
anticipated from that source. In the
many socials given by the young people
Of the church he is constantly thrown in
the society Of amiable and sensible
young ladies and an ultimate union with
I one Of them will only enhance his chances
for success il his profession or business
There IS the Z. NJ 9. A, 8 great factor