The Washington herald., 1908-02-24

A more devotional and impressive scene
has seldom II ever been witnessed in this
city than that enacted yesterday morning
in st. Patrick's Church. when a congre-
cation that overtaxed the seating capac,-
ty Of the edihce assembled for the eele-
bration Of solemn pontincal high mass
and the formal Introduction. by his en-
inenee James Cardinal Gibbons. 10 the
people Of Washington OF Rev. Father
William T Russell as pastor OF ST. Pat
ricks Church.
Throdgh every known channel, by every
possible means. St Pafrieks congrers-
tion and ;he people Of Washington. ire
speetive OF race and creed, have attested
their love for the late pastor. Father
Stafford. and demonstrated their wish 10
perpetuate his memory.
The tone OF the assemblaee YESTERDAY
the vastness OF the crowd in attendance
at the service. and the stin4arger mum
Der that gathered TO greet the new rector
seemed, as II were, the eliminating act Of
veneration for the dead through a pledge
Of loyalty and allegiance to the priest
their pastor-seleeted to succeed one 50
revered
Handsomely Decorated.
The interior Of the handsome edifce.
brilliantly Illuminated with incandescent
lights. the white marble altar. tastefully
adorned with poinsettia blooms. red roses.
and wax tspers; the sanctuary. fun OF
White-robed priests and acolytes. and the
church. crowded with worshipers united
for the impressive solemnity, made
scene TO be remembered.
Being sexagesima sunday. within the
sePtuagesima or pro-Lenten period OF
half penitenee and prayer. purple vest
ments were worn by the officiating priests
"a feature Of The seryics IN harmony
WIKI the scenes lately Witnessed in the
church
In contrast 10 this. the scarlet Of the
throne and the robes OF the cardinal lent
touch OF warmth 10 the scene within
/ the sanctuary well IN keeping with The
bright floral decorations OF the altar
Rev. Father Russell was the cele0rsnt
OF the mass. Rev. Father Cornelius J.
Dacey, OF St Elizabeth's Church. BaIti-
more, ofieiated as deacon. and Rev.
James OConnOr. OF the Catholic Uul-
versity- as subdeacon Of the mass.
Rev. Father David HIllhouse Buei. s. J..
president Of Georgetown University. ana
Rev. Father James Burns. c. : c. presi-
dent Of Holy Cross College. acted as dea-
cons OF honor 10 the cardinal Re-.
Father George a DOugherty. OF the
Catholic University. oficiated as master
Of ceremonies 10 the throne
The Cardinals Address.
At the conclusion Of the mass. Cardinal
Gibbons mounted the high pulpit which
the late Dr. stafford had so often sraced
with the fervor Of his eloquence. and de-
livered the installation sermon. The car
dinal first read from II Corinthians. xi.ls
and xii.e. and. referring TO this ScripturaI
text. said:
TIE ciisils appointed for this day Is very sl,-
relfiste Ter au occaslon u tins KIND when I an
about o. install this church and % inrrl--s r.,
7
ing portrait Il the o.s and sorroys tie trials aui
ui5llatons. tne affections and consoa;ions e IKE
mais5ei ~ God
The Catholic clergyman IS not Cniy the dcrrsftor-
of the sacred mysteries b,t he s also r1ySrriors
being On the etes of the worG. He Is alwass an
crlect g pnbhc attcatirn- Various opinons are
% nod q INN Like ms Divine Master. he Is ess
fof tie ian and the resurrection q many u israel
suG Tor sign that shall be ccnrradicfcd some
say ~ hi@- as was said of Christ. He is a gooI
man Others ssf If hius- as vas said u oar LorI:
No. bgt he selgccth the pe0ilc~ Devised ani
hated be may be hy sone. Admired and rsryrcd he
may he bg others He is loved most Or those who
know HIM best Bur. whether hoDured or dishon-
oled. he Eill never be overlooked Ee has riavcd
too prominent part IN The hisfoEy cs ths World
and in the civilization of mankind ever TO be x
nored.
4 Missionary Priest.
Tie lie q a missionary priest. IS 1crer fully
known He cannot have ms Boswell Ike u. John
son His biogsIher mas record his ruhiic and Of
6ciai duties- They recount the churches he has
built. thc seh0os ne has founded the institutions of
religion and charity he has established. They nay
rec0Td the sermons De has urCached- the children he
has catcchised. the souls De has coHgcrted But
tins Is only sAnfans TIE surface of his career.
Tbere memoir eft og his private Ifc * usef1i
ncss. o; ms sacred ard conddeutisl relations with
his focz Al this IS hidden uifh Christ in God
and Is registered cnly in the Book OF Life hy the
Recording AugCL
The cardinal ;hen passed 20 the rcla-
tions Of the clergy with their flOcks and
told the meEnbers Of st. PatTick's conere-
cation that il was not necessary for him
70 advise them OF the close relations that
should exist between every pastor and his
parish The cardinal declared
Tie Tcneration and love which the faithful haze
for worthy priest IS .Weli known and IS wFil Illus
tatcd hy yOur devotion 10 yCJr late pastor Nol
ready 20 make every sacrifice FOR him. He
could say % Sou what - Paul sad 70 the Gsls-
tians Y9u remind me of angel q Cod. cYen
as Chfist jcsus. II IL could b done. scl would
hare rlrcked ont ysur own eyes and would hare
given them 90 me-
secret of His Devotion.
yfha1 IS TIE scc-ct Of THIS derotiun. Il surnss
from The of his exalted dignity as wen as ol
bis spiritual atiacbraeut to sou. No love IS So
strong that which binds pastor % bis peorlc.
Cardinal Gibbons then set fortA some OF
the prerogatives ana titles Of the minister
Of God and said:
Tho priest IS the anahassadGr Of God. -For
thrist, SAYS the apostle. ue Ambassadors 01d
as were czhorting lou through as II il Is
great distinction for ClizCn of the United states
represent his before any of TIE aatons o.
minister IN TCVrgseHf the Corrt ~ Heaven heCeFe
shc naii9us ~ tAe carths THIS IS the rrcroEstiYc
rh-fh God miAistcr cn-oss. Christ says fo hru a.
he said &c His apostles IS ;iIe Father hsth sent
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