The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-09-05

fDg' she suggested cordially, her
hand on the gate. But Helen declined
for the present, as she had to be get
ting home.
81 shall be glad to introduce you 10
Father Conner should you decide on
joining the Catholic Church." Helen s
new friend said, as they were about 70
separate
The girl did not respond at once.
She glanced wistfully down the street.
Yes. far off she could see churcn
spire, that of the Holy Angels, but as
she resolutely turned her eyes away
her decision was made. You are
very kind" she replied. What you
have told me today has banished my
doubts. | do not wish to hesitate any
longer. Could we go to see the priest
tomorrow" :,
"T think so,' said the lady. i will
speak to Father Conner about you.
That reminds me, do not even know
your name"
"Helen Leigh" the girl answered,
"And yours?'
"Mrs. John Redmond. But to you
I'll be Catherine.
"Jack Redmonds wife," Helen's
heart filled with pity. Although the
couple had only recently come 70
town, the scandal of the mans HE
soon became public. There had been
brief intervals of reform, during one
of which he died.
AS Helen walked home she did not
cast one regretful glance towards the
Church of the Holy Angels. On the
next day occurred her interview with
Father Conner. Mrs. Redmond left
them shortly after the introduction.
It did not take the priest long to DIS
cover that Helen would not need many
instructions. as she had read Catholc
books from the library-indeed, all
that it contained. He closed the IN
terview with some very practical ana
kind advice, foreseeing many OF her
difficulties. That very morning, When
she had announced her intention OF
entering the Church, there had been
a yeritabIe storm of protest. Her de-
Tense had been weak, inadequate.
Perhaps it would have been wiser to
bear it all in silence; but at least she
had not yielded.
It was on the Blessed Virgins feast
day of the Visitation, whereupon is
celebrated the loving haste of Mary to
share her Joy in Christ, that Helen
was formally received into the Church
The ceremony took place after Mass
and Mrs. Redmond lad been near her
Now it was all over, but with the peace
that "surpasseth understanding" reign
ing in her heart, Helen remained IN
the empty Church. At last, httle
timidly. she rose and left her pew to
kneel at the Altar railing-her eyei
fixed on the Tabernacle door within
which dwelt the Presence that mad
called to her soul until it had respond
ed.
Help me, my Lord" she prayed,
chat | may not fail Thee. Bless me
THAT | may make it beautiful and
sweet to others-this faith Thou hast
given me. And when those ] love
shall hurt me, help me to remember
it is Your hand that has touched mine
Your wounded hand, my Saviour
When am heartsore, weary, and dis
couraged, let me come close to Th5
dear feet, as long ago Thy Magdaler
came, remembering the Way those
feet once walked for me, and others
All, grant that those others, too, may
come to follow Thee, as now | strive
to follow. And when my heart shall
be most wounded, grant me remem
brance of Thy Heart; pierced, Lord
in life as we'll as in death, and let
it all avail as a prayer for those
love, that they may come to know
Thee in the breaking of the Bread
in the Sacrament of Thy love-
Anna Rose. in The missionary.