The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-25
Remaining Mission Services at
st. Mary's Will Be Particu-
larly for Nom Catholics.
ELOQUENT PULPIT ADDRESS
GIVEN ON PERSEVERANCE
Rev. Father Cantwell Takes as
His Text Words Of st. Paul
TO Corinthians.

Brethren. be ye steadfast and immov-
able" said the great ST. Paul centuries
ago 10 the Corinthians. preaching to the
time in the world.
At st. Mary's cathedral last night,
Rev. Father Cantwell. taking the same
text delivered an oloquen, sermon. which
was in way the close OF the Redemp-
torist mission for the Catholics OF this
city. The mission, up to this time, has
been exclusively for Catholics, and hun
dreds of them have thronged the vast
cathedral every night since II began. but
for the next four days particular atten
ton will be paid to the non-Cathotcs
of this city,
The regular morning masses will be
said at $50 and S o'clock. but no ser
mons Will he preached. Confessions will
be heard from TO Y and from to 6
In the afternoon.
Rev Father Mahony recited the rosary
last night "Vcni Creator" was sung by
the choir and then Rev Father Cantwell
began his sermon. He said In part:
Father Cantwell's Sermon.
"My dear friends. We aro closing to-
night a mission that is a source OF much
happiness and satisfaction TO your noble
pastor, Bishop Scanlan, and TO us, the
Redcmptorst mission fathers.
"All the days of the past week have
bean blessed N6lays. There arc In this
ca thcdral tonight hundreds of hearts
beating with Joy that q week ago were
worries of troubled souls. Now as Se
arc about 10 leave you. q thought OF fear
for the future presents itself, that many
who have made this mission may not
continue to perseverc in their good reso-
lutions. We priests know we'll the cry
of the weak. discouraged ones, who cry
both in and out of the confessional.
oh, Father. l have tried many times TO
do better but have fallen and fallen
again
Now / wish to speak a few words OF
practical advice on perseverance and |
know no better text than That OF st.
Paul. Brethren. be yo steadfast and I'M
movable The three means Of Dersc
ycrance arc, holy prayer, the frequent
receiving OF the sacraments. and avoiding
all occasions of sin. There Is strong
analogy between the spiritual and bodily
life. The body requires wholesome air,
wholesome food and the avoiding Of the
dangers of death. So the soul requires
the nourishment OF prayer and tho sac.
ramcnts, and the avoiding of spiritual
danger
Humility Is Necessary.
"our prayers must be, humble, as God
gives his grace to the humble, but
thought why God did not forgive the
fallen angels with their leader. Lucifcr?
1t was because they never asked for par
don. owing TO their pride. Pride is the
great sin of humanity. Pride causes
the sinners OF the world TO refuse TO ac-
knowledge their weakness, their frailty,
and to say to their saNicr. oh. God. be
merciful TO me sinner.
''Thc life OF Jesus was one OF mercy
from the cradle OF Bethlehem 10 the cross
of Calvary. The same sacred heart that
palpitatcd with love FOR sinners when Inc
walked the streets of Palestine, sun
throbs with love for the weak. errinG
guilty ones Of earth, The spiritual life.
| dear brethren, is the life of self denial.
You can not eliminate the cross from
the cruCified. OH my friends. come TO
the dear Jesus often in the sacrlments
OF penauce and the Eucharist Rcmem-
Der that heaven will be your reward.
has been given YOU to attain IT, You
must work foT heaven with all the pow
ers OF mind. heart and soul WORK
| while II is the daytime that you may
be worthy TO dwell with God for eter-
nifty"
in conclusion. Rev. Father Cantwell
extended his gratitude to RI. Rev. Bishop
Scanlan for inviting him and his CO.
worker. Rev. Father Mahony, to give
MAY you be his pride in these. days;
| when he is worn out from a life oil
| self denial. noble life time OF good
deeds. Prove to him your loyalty. your
devotion, your gratitude for tho grand
cathedral. that in the years 10 come when
! ly cares. Will be a monument to his holi
ness and his heroic work for your spirit
/ ual welfare"
Papal Benediction Given.
| The services closed with the papai ben
edictiou, given by Rev. Father Cant
well. assisted by Rev. Father Mahoney.
| There was solemn hush in the cathc-
dral as 1900 people kuclt for the bless
Ing. which was given by the priest hold
| ing in his right hand the large black
crucifx OF his order. Benediction OF the
! Blessed Sacrament was given by Rev.
/ Father w, Is. Ryan.