The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1901-10-12
StOryOf the Holy Rosary
Tale in Dialogue Enabling One to Follow the Myster
les with Devotional Interest.
GEORGIANA FELL CURTIS in Rosary Magazine
EoR6IANA FELL CURTIS in Rosary Magazine.
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PART Joyful MYSTERIES.

PART Joyful MYSTERIES.
l had been riding for many hours
since leaving the city when a turn oi
the road brought me into view of q
large monastery, as l took it to be
Some monks, clothed in a gray habit
were working in a field. while others
were pacing up and down cloiStered
! walk on the south side of the build
! ing. ! was tired and so was my horse
so l entered the gate unhesitatingly
and dismounting at the great door rang
the bell and asked for the abbot. Pres
| emily he appeared and greeted me COR
daily and courteously. In reply TO
my request for a few hours of rest
and shelter, he begged me to remain
! over night, and as there was no haste
| about proceeding on my journey, l
gladly accepted the invitation. The
abbot called a lay brother, who con-
quoted me to a comfortable room, and
! leaving me, presently reappeared with
| substantial repast. The brother ad-
Vlsed me to rest after eating, and
promised to have my horse taken care
| OF. Relieved of all responsibility 1
presently lay down, and was soon
asleep. l must have slept many hours,
for when l awoke it was dark, and just
then there was a step in the corridor
followed by tap at my door. In an
sWer to my Come in" the lay brother
entered with light. and said he had
come to take me to the refectory, after
which the abbot wanted to see me and
conduct me to the evening service
The brother further informed me that
the bishop of the diocese had arrived
an hour ago to make his yearly visit
l followed the young monk to the
refectory, where I supped alone, and
was then conducted to the presence of
the abbot and introduced to the bishop,
a fine looking and venerable old man
The abbot then told me they were.
ABOUT to hold a weekly service pecu-
liar to their order, which consisted in
nrst reciting the rosary, followed by
medltations on its mysteries
we are said the abbot, especially
devoted to the recital of the rosary,
and we think it is too often said with
out scant meditation on its teachings.
Our ancient custom is for one to re-
hearse the mystery, and then each monk
In turn recites aloud what he thinks
the divine mysteries inculcate. 1t is
wonderful how much we learn by this
interchange of thought, as it were, and
now it keeps alive faith and hope and
love in our hearts"
L confessed l should like to be pres
ent at the service, over which the
Bishop, who seemed thoroughly ia
mlliar with the custom, was to pre-
side. Just then bell sounded, sum-
moning us to the community room, a
vast hall, with carved stalls and lancet
windows, some of them of stained glass.
Here we found all the monks assem-
bled. They arose as we entered, and
remained standing until the Bishop
and Abbot were seated. l was con-
quoted to a stall and presently the bell |
sounded again, and we all knelt in
silent prayer, after which the Rosary |
was reverently recited. Every one pres
ant then arose, and when all were |
Sc ttcd the Bishop ad dressed them. re-
them of the solemnity of the |
1ral meditation. and the necessity of !
in it devoutly. Every head |
vas bowed, and drawing up their cowIs |
and folding their hands in their long
sleeves, the monks waited.
Beloved brethren" said the bishop,
we Will commence with the Joyful
Mysteries which show forth the open
ng incidents of our faith. the begin
ling and foundation of the Christian
eligion."
And now, Reverend Father" he con-
inued, turning to the Abbot, give us an
.ccount of the first joyful Mystery, the
Annunciation, and what you see in it."
The Abbot arose, with folded hands
nd bowed head.
L behold, he answered, the holy
ouse at Nazareth. 1t is very small
nd humble, and stands on a narrow
treet near the top of a steep hill Per-
hance at that hour the evening sun
fas setting, bathing everything in soft
olden light. 1t is March. but in that
outhern country spring has come, and
he air is sweet with the scent of early
overs. l see Joseph, the carpenter, at
7ork in his little shop, a mere shed
uilt next to the wall of the house.
INDOORS the maiden Mary is seated on a
ude BENCH sewing. l see her pure,
entle face, and tender hands plying
er needle. Suddenly there is a sound
Ike rushing wind. and the room is
lied with dazzling light. The maiden
rises and kneels in reverent awe, for
ear her hovers a great Archangel,
lajeStic, strong and beautiful. I hear
ne angel announce to the maiden that
ne is to become the Mother of God,
nd hear in reply her sublime canticle
praise and thanksgiving.
The Bishop-And what think you, my
can we learn from this Mys-
ery?
First Monk-I learn holy faith, the
elief of Blessed Mary that the angel
anne from God.
Second Monk-I learn humility, from
Lary's sublime meekness in the pres
nee of honor shown to her.
Third Monk-To me it seems that
eculiar graces were given by God to
lessed Mary to make her worthy of so
reat a mark of His favor.
Fourth Monk-It teaches the neces-
ty Of returning praise and thanksgiv-
,g when the Almighty showers bene-
is on US.
Fifth Monk-I see, as it were, the
llmneSs, the child-like confidence and
eedom from excitement and worry,
lat characterized Blessed Mary at a
me when her future seemed wrapped
mystery.
Sixth Monk-I learn the purity of
)dy and soul that enveloped her who B
as chosen to be the Mother of God.
The Bishop-Holy Mary, pray Tor us. E
Abbot and Monks-Holy Mother of &
cd, pray for US.
The Bishop-What see YOU. Rev 1
ather, in the second Joyful Mystery. i
lie Visitation?
The Abbott behold Holy Mary ON 4
lie way to visit her cousin Elizabeth.
ne is alone on the journey, and vet
ever alone, for God is near her. and
1ly dHSeiS dIlend ner. L see her pass
g through the country of Nazareth
It'll she reaches the, home of Elizabeth
Id Zachary. hear the holy greeting
lat passed between her and the saint
Elizabeth. At the sound of her
'ice. who was to be the Mother of his
ord, st. John in his mothers womb
APPS with JOY. | behold Blessed Mary
lldlng three months with her kins-
TX assisting them in the humble
Lily task; and see the two holy wo-
en- holding sweet commune together.
The Bishop-What learn you, my
ethren. from this?
First Monk-I learn divine charity,
hich bids us seek and find others.
at we may help them and do them
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