Evening journal., 1906-10-08
PREACHED UPON
IRISH HISTORY
Rev. ". J. Birmingham De-
Iivered FOrcefuI Sermon to
HibeTnian Knights
LIFE OF IRELAND'S SAINTS

To members OF the Hibernian
knights the Rev. William J. Berming-
ham. pastor OF ST. Patrlcks r., c.
Church preached a forceful sermon last
evening, his subject being The Catholic
History in Ireland.
The large edifce was filed to the
doors and the congregation included
forty-four members OF the Improved
Rank A. o. H., under command OF
Captain John Z. Brennan. who occu-
pied specially reserved pews well up in
the main body OF the church.
In opening his remarks Father
Birmingham said: "Tis the spirit in
every mans heart to cling to the de-
parted whose memory they love to re-
we're and cherish. To revere our great
poets historians and our heroes.
America revcres the name OF Wash
lneton as one Who was inltiua en.ai H.
severing the links OF ,hraldom. The
/ Frenohman has his heroes to whom he
pays tribute. The italian speaks with
/ pride OF the great masters in ant and
music.
Father Birmingham called TO minds
Of his hearers the history OF Ireland,
and said that there we're some things
connected with Il which were little
thought OF az the present day In Ire
land we find no knighthood while
across tho sea we see honor and glory
everywhere. ireland Is rather perse.
cuted than knighted. and yet ne
knights In Heaven may be composed oil
those who were prosecuted here.
Others Deserve Honor.
But are there not others than 81
Patrick who deserve honor here?" sal,
Father Birmingham. History teaches
ua that st. James was IN Ireland he
core ST. Patrick" Continuing HI
said. 1890 years had passed sine
ST. Patrick died and II It were possibl
for him to awake ana pass throug
the country again, that he loved s
well, he would find all changed but Il
religion. as ireland and its peopl
would always remain steadfast to nc
, faith.
: Some people claim that st. Patric
. never visited County Kerry. Thu
might be true. but yet more prizes
came from that county than from an
4 other part Of Ireland"
4 Life Of St. Bridget.
n Father Birmingham particular
4 eulogized the life OF ST. Bridget WI
at the tender age OF l6 years became
i. nun. Her good deeds lived long att
I her death. she had the power 10 hei
:. by the laying on Of the hands and sh
/. Il was who founded the order OF N
sisterhood IN the Isle. st. Bridge
lived from 453 10 525. 81. Patrick ha
predicted the coming OF such a woma
and the life Of st. Bridget bore out hi
s prophecy.
l Came to America.
"st Brendan." said Father Bennins
! ham. was a great scientist and travel
er. There was a legend that long be
' fore the time OF Columbus st. Brenda
had set foot in America. He ha
heard OF a strange and FAR off land an
had sailed away to its shores landin
somewhere about what is nov N
Virginia coast. He Travelled the Ian
until he came TO a great river suppos
, ed to be the Ohio, when he was direct
ed by Divine Providence TO turn bacl
This was some time in the MT
century
Legend also tells us that whe
Columbus came TO America he ha
T. with him aboard his vessel an Irisi
= man. and he it was who hrst put h
= foot on American soil.
"st. Benignus live in 457 He W,
a most wonderful man and was know
: by his great works Of convention.
was said 70 have gone among Il
l.. Parans, and BY his teachings. conve
, as many as 1000 non-beiievers at ol
time. He was also a great musician.
Last Saint Of Ireland.
= "st. Lawrence o'Tooie. who died
11So. was tho last saint in ireland.
:, she was never honored with anothl
ireland had never changed her Cath
\ licity and II his hearers could visit t
: Isle and witness the devoutness Of
n people IL would be 70 them a n.tins Il
son in Christianity.
In conclusion Eather Bernlinshs
said. in addressing tho Knights. ~
are recognized by the church. 70
- forefathers gave you that depositl
:, faith which you should treasure a
= protect. and by so doing you win sh'
- thst you are true Knights II tn
should look back upon The history
I. Ireland they would have no cause
~ be ashamed OF their ancestry
- The Knights were clad in fun regal
1. and presented a striking appearance
~ they marched from their hall 70 q
church.
-..Drr Lam n