The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-06-06

2 IL TOW ooSS the OnurCn regard
such books as "Ramona" by H. H.
jackson? 2. Is it wrong to sing or
teach to others such Protestant hymns
as "Where He Leads I'll FoIIow?" 8.
Where may obtain hymn book con-
tanning words and music for Catholic
hymns written in English?
1. The Church has had nothing to
say about this story any more than
about thousands of others like it.
Ramona" is historical romance in
which fiction and fact are blended,
making an interesting tale of early
days in Southern California 2. AS
long as these hymns, even though
written by Professionals, contain moth
ing which is out of harmony with
Catholic teaching it is no great harm
to sing them or teach them to others.
3. The American Catholic Hymnal
compiled and arranged by the Marist
Fathers, and published by P. ]. Kennedy
& Sons, "A Barclay Street, New York
is the largest collection of hymns for
English-speaking Catholics that We
know Of 1t comprises 444 hymns of
which 321 are English and 1913 Latin.
1t can be obtained, complete with
notes, for $3.50 copy. Other works
of similar nature are: THE Oregon
Catholic Hymnal," edited by F. w.
Goodrich and published by the Catholic
Book and Church Supply Co., 491
Washington Street, Portland, Oregon,
which contains large assortment of
English and Latin hymns by Catholic
writer's; and the Catholic Church
Hymnal,' edited by A. E. Tozer and
published by J. Fischer 6 Bro, New
York.
i}E Taeot
I. Is it necessary to have ferment-
ed wine for the Sacrifice of the Mass?
2. In case we had national prohibition
what effect would it have on the Cath
olic Church?
1.-The wine used in the Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass must be wine made from
ripe grapes, fully fermented, not sour
nor artificially compounded. In other
words, it must be the pure juice of the
grape without any dilution or addi-
tions. of any kind. 2. In all states
where prohibition is now in force an
exception is made in favor Of the i'm
portation of wine, alcohol, ETC., for
sacramento, medicinal and industrial
purposes, and, no doubt, if national
prohibition ever comes into force, sim
liar exceptions will be made. 1t is
unlikely, therefore, that national pro-
hibition would have any effect on the
Catholic Church as far as preventing
the obtaining of a sufficient supply of
wine for sacramento purposes is con-
cerned.
What is meant by the Third Order
of ST. Francis and how can a person
join it?
The Third Order of st. Francis, also
called the order of Penance," was
founded in 1921, as a sort of middle
state between the cloister and the
world for those who, wishing to fol-
low a more perfect life, were prevent
ed, by marriage or other ties, from
entering the First Order, the Order
of Friars Minor" or the Second Or
der, ''the Order of Poor Clare" pre-
viously established by the Saint. The
devout persons of both sexes living
in the world who belong to the Third
Order of st. Francis are known as
Tertiaries or Franciscan Tertiaries.
Their rule was approved by Pope
! Nicholas " on August 10, 1889, and
modified by Pope Leo XIII on May 30,
1883. Pope Leo declared that the
Third Order Of st. Francis constl-
.tutes a true Order, properly so-called,
entirely distinct from confraternities,
since it has it's own rule approved by
Sthe Holy See, its novitiate, its pro-
fession and it's habit, after the man.
ner of other Orders. In order to be-
I be over fourteen years of age and be
received into the Order by a priest
who has authority to do so. Applica-
tion should be made to the nearest
Community of Franciscan Fathers,
who will gladly furnish any informa-
ton desired and receive into the or
der all who are qualified for admis-
sion. At the time of reception the
candidates receive the small scapular
and cord of the Tertiaries, which
must be worn in order to gain the in
dulgences and enjoy all the privileges
of membership. The candidates must
make years novitiate, after which
they make the profession prescribed
by the rules of the Order. The duties
Of membership require that. in addi-
ton to wearing the scapular and
cord, each one recite devoutly twelve
Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glories
daily, go to confession and Holy Com
munion at least once a month, and
fast each year on the vigils of the
Conception December y
and of the Feast of ST. Francis (Oc-
tober 81. The members are coun-
selled to assist at Mass every day, if
possible, to make daily examination
of conscience and to attend the month
ly meetings of the Order. With the
exception of the special prayers and
fasts, the rule imposes no more seri- |
Gus obligation than to lead devout, |
practical Catholic life. 1t is unneces-
sary to state that the obligations of |
the Tertiaries do not bind under any |
sin, unless what is prescribed is bind
ing under the law of God or of the |
Church.