New Britain herald., 1915-11-01

omic methods do not take a mans soul into account; so long as the con- science is untouched so long will economic measures be fruitful. Religion Governs Thought. Religion reaches, governs and modifies the intimate thoughts that govern mans actions-inspires him to a duty that is imposed by the most indisputable authority-that of his Creator. It also assures to duty done a reward that infinitely surpass- es in value and duration the f1eeting troubles and sacrifices imposed by duty.
 Under the influence of religion obedience to the laws of the mar ried state become spontaneous and generous through the most powerful personal interests that it encourages. To those that close the sources of life in order to escape fatigue and trouble or to avoid the division or lnherltanceS and assure to their helrS lives of pleasure without work, re- liglon recalls that the conJugal state was not instituted by the author of nature for the satisfaction of the senses, )r for the personal enjoyment of two persons-that man here below
 
 sonal satisfaction; other riches than those of the earth.
 Mobility of Fatherhood.
 ITO everyone religion shows the mobility of fatherhood which asso- ciates them with the creative power of God; thereby they contribute to the giving of life to his children whose souls are immortal and whom God destines to eternal happiness Let us then ehabilitate-re-in- spire these religious beliefs; with them will be reborn Christian ways and with Christian ways will again come the observance, through con- viction and through love, of the holy laws of marriage and of the family, and, in a large proportion, the re- building of the home.
 Most Powerful Aid.
 "I do not pretend that religion may, of itself, cure the evil. I merely point out that therein is found for Christians the most powerful succor against the evil-the most efficacious encouragement to the duty which we seek to stimulate.
 we must not forget that the task of married people Is grave and ar duous; the duties of parents are heavy, above all among the classes that depend on their daily work for their daily bread. I have labored among such for twenty years and have often received the condolences of honest fathers of families who, with only their. modest daily earn ings to live upon, asked themselves whether they should risk having more children that they could feed. Re- ligiOus considerations were the only ones that could encourage and give support to such fathers; their re- liance was confidence in providence.
 Secondary Causes.
 Providence makes use of secon- 1 dary causes; it is the honor and duty i of those who possess power and for l tunes to become it's instruments To | the moral force of religion material 1 aid must be added. Legislators, em- ! ployers-an those who are favored l with wealth must apply their good 1 will to tighten the burdens of fathers 1 of large families, help them procure ] the needed resources to do honor to and protect the family and make the way easy for the education of their children
 "I do not believe in radical mea- sures that would take from every healthy man without children his rights of citizenship: that seems to he contrary to the liberty conscience and dignity of man."