The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-12-25

d1lu lHdI. 40 8AAOAnANS. '1Hc 1udJOEllN
of men are entirely unacquainted with
those of foreign nations. No inter-
relation exists between them. There
are but few, very few, who travel, who
correspond with foreigners, and that
only with few.
Thus ignorance brings forth at first
indifference and afterwards hatred.
The ancient Romans used the Same
word to. express foreigner and enemy.
You know, beloved brethren, that the
great the principal cause of igno-
rance is diversity of languages. But
is there no remedy? Let us rather
say that none has existed. Because
during the last twenty-five years there
between all the nations of the world
an easy means, an exceedingly easy
means, a means which can be used by
everybody, not merely by the clever
philosopher, but even by the most
humble laborer. And that means is
our dear Language, Esperanto. Our
Congress, this Congress in Barcelona,
is a practical, visible proof, that now,
thanks to Esperanto, the language
barrier no longer exists. that now ev-
cry man who desires it can communi-
..cate with others whose language diff
ers from his own. The only condition
is short and easy study Of our dear
language. 3sse.
This wonderful means is certainly
a gift of Godsssbecause, as st. Paul
truly writes, sRery good gift comes
/ to us frorn.sGq9A from our Father in
heaven. But good God chooses
worthy instruneAnts, remarkable men
isby means gfsfYlhfch He communicates
His gifts tn MN. Our dear Master,
EDr. Zamenhpn4s one of those chosen
men, one IL u eae gcniuses. man
fas modest is clever, he humbly
tackno wledEH6 tint he is but an instru-
l,ment in TIL hid DIS of God. He con-
siders himaf Brely as @ steward of
the DivineS u er as one about to
give an acc0I pf his treasures. That
IL ths srsasomJ Y he must carefully
\ IL - Ia Ees and zeaiousiy, In
Dor to propagate it. Some enemies
mockingly demand, If language car
have a soul-an intimate idea. III
course, language is but language-on!y
a means of exchanging human ideas
Ignoble and unworthy men are able
by means of language to do unworthy
things. BY language Judas betrayed
his Master. Yes, but it was also by
means Of language that Paul, the
Apostle of the Gentiles. spread the
gospel among the nations.
Dear fellow thinkers, let us use Es-
peranto according to the wish Of i1t
inventor. in order to become acQuaine-
ed with number-with a great mum
Der of foreigners-the more you have
friendly REORGANIZATION with for.
eigners, the more will you be a good
Esperantist-the more will you worl
to fulfill the command of Christ
Love We one another"
| For us true Esperantists, especially
for us, Catholic Christians. our COZ
crosses are not mere amusements. No
they are feasts of brotherly love. true
agapae during which we are able tt
become acquainted with strangera
from countries which we probabl,
never will visit But during thos'
blessed days we will certify to those
brethren without regard to nationalit!
or religion that we heartily love them
Thus each of our congresses will re-
semble those blue lakes of Switzer
land, beautiful, tranquil and peaceable
which reflect the blue, peaceful sky
whose waters overflow and by mean
of rivers bring joy and prosperity t
the surrounding countries. Let u
turn, therefore. to Jesus and let US sa!
10 Him n0artlly anu SlHCeFoly:
Dear Master you have commando
us to love one another. We desire +
fulfill your sweet command. BY ever
means in our power we wish to shoy
our mutual love for our brethren. Bles
, us, help us. Bless especially that grea
means. the International language. W
wish to sanctify it for that end. for tn
sake Of love and international peac.
o God! o Compassionate Father
spread that blessed tongue more an
more in every country on earth, tina
soon every human being may. by 1t
means be able to communicate frater
, nally with all-that by 1t your hol
, name and our holy religion may be
, come known and loved in the entir
world.
o Mary. holy Virgin, Mother Of CO.
; we meet today in this beautiful Gaia