The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-04-01
Where is the Sacred Heart Review

Heart Review" Boston, Mass, will
reach the publishers.
Where can | secure the book en-
titled, 1.-The Little Flower of Jesus"
or white bound prayer book?
Inquire at any Catholic book store
for either publication.
Which is more appropriate for a
bride to carry, a bouquet of flowers or
a white prayer book?
The Church shows her thoughtful-
ness of the bride and groom by
preparing for them a special Mass
in which the selections from Scripture,
the prayers, etc, are all adapted to
them. Would it not seem the part
of common sense to assist as intelli-
gently and piOusly as possible at this
Mass which is said for oneself,
particularly at so critical a step in
ones life? A prayer book helps bet
ter to do this than a bouquet Of
flowers. 1t is a fact, however, that
sometimes the priest must furnish the
couple with prayer books, or watch
them picking at the flowers instead of
assisting properly at the Mass.
How far west does the Winona
Diocese extend?
The western boundary of the Do
cese of Winona is the western line
Of the two counties, Rock and Pipe
stone.
Is it right for Catholics to read,
"The Appeal to Reason?"
Ii one were seeking admission to
a very exclusive Ananias Club one
might be justified in reading the
above publication to prepare ones
self for the entrance examination.
What are the essential words for
the valid administration of Baptism?
81 baptiZe thee in the name Of the
Father and of the Son and Of the
Holy Ghost"
The holy Scriptures, Matt. XVIII,
49, preserve for us the words, as
given above, that our Lord Himself
specified should be used in the ad-
ministration of the sacrament of
Baptism. The word, Amen" that
generally is added to the invocation
of the Blessed Trinity is not used
by the minister of Baptism
Are there any economically establish
ed parishes today in the United
States? Is not the holding of par
ish in this country equivalent to i
"benefice?"
According to the judgment Of the
Bishops of the country, expressed in
the Baltimore council, it was not
deemed advisable to establish as yet
canOnical parishes in this country. 1t
was the wish of the Council of Trent
that parishes should be economically
established wherever possible. A
compromise for this country, which
was accepted and approved by the
Pope, enacted that rectOrs should be
appointed to some parishes in every
Diocese, numbering, as a general rule,
one in every ten. The Bishop in this
country is really the pastor of each
parish; the priest serves as his
vicar. AS rule parish in this coun.
try virtually guarantees a living to
the priest; at the same time the offer
ing made by the people is voluntary
There is no absolute security implying
q fixed and equitable revenue, such
as is attached to benefice. In some
parishes in this country the living
for the priest is very precarious.
Are priests required by the church
to wear a particular costume?
The dress or costume of the clergy
is a matter of discipline which the
Church regulates according to times
and circumstances. The ecclesiastical
garb of the clergy today is really the
dress that was common to clergy anC
laymen in early Christianity. This
ancient dress the Church has preserv
ed more particularly in her minis
terial functions but in some places
also it is the ordinary garb that she
prescribes for the clergy to wear
The general motive that the church
has in specifying the clerical cos
tune, is to distinguish the priest from
HlC lay IIItlls IC oO-NdllCu
collar and the black dress prescribed
by church authority accomplish thi:
purpose. Though the question is O
some interest, it is of more impOr
lance to us to follow the teachings O.
the priests, than to suffer keen morti
fication over the shape of a priests
shoes.
Are Catholics allowed to engage IL
amusements, attend theatres anc
such like during Lent?
The positive law of the church
Obliges us to fast and abstain during
the Lenten season. This law apple.
directly and food and drink; indirectly
it implies also abstinence from pleas
ures and social functions, perfectl!
licit in themselves, through thu
spirit of penance that underlies thu
general regulations of the Church fol
the season of Lent. There is NJ
particular day during the seven week!
to which the general laws do, no
apply.
If ones first confession is bad will
the following ones be of the same
nature; if one confesses ones sins oh
scurely or in hurried manner, 81