The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-10-11


1. In the process of canonization
there are three stages. First of all,
the Bishop of the Diocese in which
the servant of God lived, causes a
series of inquiries to be made in re
gard to his reputation for sanctity
and miracles. His writings, if any,
are examined and the result of these
inquiries is laid before the Congre-
cation of Rites in Rome. If this pre-
liminary process be deemed sufficient
to establish a presumption in favor
of the sanctity of the deceased, a de-
cree is published authorizing the ap-
pointment of commission to intro
duce,' as it is called, the cause"
and the decree is signed by the Pope.
Thenceforth, the servant of God is
known as Venerable" A further eX-
animation is then made to determine
whether or not he practiced virtue in
a heroic degree, and proof of two or
three miracles performed by the de-
ceased is required. If the evidence
be deemed satisfactory, a decree of
Qualification is issued by the Pope
declared Blessed" and public vener-
alton is permitted. AS soon as sufi-
cient evidence is introduced to prove
that two miracles have been wrought
through the intercession of the beati-
fed, the Pope issues Bull of Canoni-
zation, in which he not only permits,
but commands, the public generation
4, TT
the term Saint" implies that there
is a greater degree of sanctity in
servant of God, than does the term
Blessed" 2. Religious vows are
made in Latin or English according
to the constitutions of the different
orders. 8. 1t, means "the kingdom of
the world"
Is it against the laws of the Cath
Ollie Church to eat frogs legs on Fri
day?
No, frogs legs are classed as alb
stinence food which may be used on
any day on which the use of flesh
meat is not permitted.
Where can | find a book of poems
by Catholic authors together with
life sketch of each?
We do not know of any book which
gives the poems and biographical
sketches of Catholic authors in general
You can get the poetic works of par
ticular authors together with a life
sketch of each more or less complete.
Perhaps the most satisfactory book in
this regard which we can refer you to
is "a Textbook of English Literature
for Catholic Schools by the Reverend
William Henry Sheran. 1t gives a
list of Catholic authors with bio
graphical sketches and more or less
extensive selections from their best
works.
1. If one is about to be married to
a non-CathoIic in the priests house,
should he go to see the priest before
the date set for the ceremony? If so,
how long before? 2. How much does
a priest charge for marrying
couple in his residence? 8. Can the
couple get married at night in the
priests house?
1. 1t is very necessary for the
parties to mixed marriage to see the
priest who is to marry them before
the date set for the ceremony. First
of all, because the priest should be
consulted before any date is set for a
ceremony which he is expected to per-
form, and secondly, because in the
case of a mixed marriage, it is neces-
sary for the priest to obtain a dis
pensation from the Bishop of the Do
cese in order that he may assist at
the ceremony. A dispensation is re-
quired in all such cases, and sufficient
notice must be given the priest to
enable him to secure it before the
date set for the wedding. A couple
of weeks notice, at least, should be
given the priest in all such cases. 2.
The priest does not charge for mar
rying couple, either in his own house
or in the church. 1t is customary,
however, for the man who is married
to make an offering to the priest who
marries him., the amount of which
varies with his circumstances. In
cases where the priest goes to some
expense in preparing the church, Sc
curing singers, or providing some
thing special for the occasion, the
offering should be sufficiently large to
reimburse him for the outlay and show
appreciation for the personal service
he has rendered. g. The time at
which the marriage takes place will
depend on circumstances to be de-
termined by the contracting parties
and the officiating clergyman.
1. What are the charges for one
who wishes to enter a convent? 2.
If the parents object to one entering
a convent for no other reason than
because they are too worIdIy-minded,
or because they think their daughter
cannot stand 1t, what should she do
in case she wishes to become a re-
ligious?
1. There are no charges" made
for entering convent Usually the
communities in this country are SO
much in need of postulants, that they
are willing to take young women
qualified to enter their ranks and dis
charge the duties that fall to their
lot, even though these young women
bring no dowry to the order. A
young woman of ordinary ability and
of upright life with a vacation IN +he