The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-07-15

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sPAIN's PROFESSION OF FAITH.
Vivas for the Pope and the Cardinal,
and as they disappeared in the dis
lance, breaking up into their several
groups, their childish trebles still
came down the air singing Gloria a
Christie"
King AIfonso's Profession of Faith.
There was scene of immense en-
thusiasm at the final meeting of the
Congress, which preceded the great
procession to which everyone had
been looking forward. It was held at
the Church of San Francisco. In the
nave were the representatives of the
four Military Orders. A throne with
baldacchino had been prepared for the
King. A feature of this meeting was
the presence of the Armenian Patri-
arch, who brought to the Congress the
greeting of the Orient. A telegram
from the Holy Father was read which
caused great emotion for it asked the
Congress to offer prayers and COM
munions that the noble Portuguese
people might not lose their Faith and
that the priests who had been faithful
through SO much trial might be
strengthened to persevere to the end
Monsignor Calpenas, Majistral of the
Chapel Royal, then entered the pull
pit. In a voice trembling with sup
pressed feeling he declared all the
souls there assembled formed one
kingdom, whose flag was charity and
whose arms were fraternity. Chris
tian fraternity is based on love. The
modern spirit of science opposes the
Church, but science cannot touch the
heart, or calm the passions. Working
men should know they have but one
real friend, the Workman of Nazareth.
Jesus, our centre of unity, unites all
men and binds them to Himself by the
| Holy Eucharist. In magnificent and
vivid language the orator recalled the
glories of Spain, he evoked the glori-
GUS past which was to follow the
cortege of the Blessed Sacrament on
the following day. He protested en-
ergetically that Spain was not the en-
envy of the Church or of the Religious
Orders; but that she was forever the
land of Faith and of the Eucharist.
At the conclusion of this stirring adj
dress the overweight feelings of the
assembly found vent in acc1amations.
It was the most successful Grafton yet
delivered, which is saying good deal,
amongst SO many born speakers. DR..
Castel then spoke in Spanish in the
name of the German Catholics, and
just as he had finished the organ peal
ed forth the Royal March and King
Alfonso entered, preceded by mobiles
and accompanied by Queen Victoria,
who looked very lovely in the black
lace mantilla. His Majesty assembled
the throne, and then a Polish Bishop
saluted Spain in an eloquent Latin
| speech. When this was over His
Majesty rose and in the midst of a
deep hush he read in firm, clear
voice, touched slightly now and then
with emotion, profession Of Faith.
He expressed his personal satisfaction
with the Congress, and praised the
sublime power of faith and love which
had brought together so magnificent
display of devotion and SO many di-
verse nationalities to do homage to the
Eucharist. He asked these strangers
on their return to tell those of their
own people of the true Spain which
they had seen, believing, hospitable,
amiable. He then begged the Legate
to salute in his name the Sovereign
Pontiff, and offer him this strong pro-
fession of faith.
/ The Eucharistic Procession.
It is impossible to do justice to the
great procession with it's regal pomp
the Papal Legate carrying the Sacred
Host in marvellous silver mon
STRANGE, the flower shaded and flower
carpeted streets; the kneeling crowds,
the Royal Family walking behind the
| Blessed Sacrament, the military pre-
senting arms, the superb temporary
altar from whence Benediction was
given to the whole city. 1t beggars all
i description. But one thing we may
note ere closing for surely it is first
fruit of this wonderful assembly. Senior
Canelejas has decided to send an Am
bassador to the Holy See and has SCI
lected Senior de Navarro. It is said
this has been done by direct command
of the King, who insisted that an
| overture be made to the Supreme
Head of the Church on earth. May 1t
be the beginning Of more pacific ac-
ton on the part of the Spanish Gov
eminent.