The Irish standard., 1918-05-04

ms actlOnS. HIS patience, his humil-
ity. his piety. his zeal for God and the
Church were truly admirable. Noted
was Columbus for his attention to the
holy offices, the rigorous observance
of the fast and ceremonies of Mother
Church. Daily did this great soul re-
cite the common Office of the Church.
His writings began with the sweet
words, Jesus and Mary be always with
u.s." thus manifesting the profound
spiritual nature of his life. Only
great. courageous and intellectual man
could possibly conceive the vast prof
ect of the discovery of America and
carry it successfully into execution.
Columbus prevailed over the unbeliev-
ing world by sheer force of enthusiasm
in his work. What remarkable earn
estness in consideration of the difficult
ties. the sneers of the learned and the
dangers OF an unexplored sea. The
energy and steadfastness of purpose
of our daring navigator make him one
of the lights of the world.
His Sublime Character and Immortal
Fame.
From obscurity Columbus worked his
way to a glorious achievement. Few
men ever attained so rapidly the pin
nacle of fame. Grand men adorned
the records of history, but no one ever
attained so great, though melancholy
a career as our Columbus, one of the
most remarkable geniuses in the an
nails of the world, Columbus, the emin-
ent student, the profound thinker, the
man of heroic courage and indomita-
BILE resolve, the sincere and devout
Catholic. Ages yet unborn will unani-
mously chant his glory. Mankind will
ever maintain green the memory of his
discovery and laud his courageous
deed. For an event of such supreme
Importance the human race will not
cease to spread on earth his we'll mer-
tied renown! The nations of the earth
verify owe the immortal Columbus a
sublime testimony of gratitude and
honor for giving to the world the
greatest of all countries.
Some Of the Blessings of His Great
Achievement.
Z. The home of freedom, prosperity,
noble institutions and brilliant pros
poets: an extensive continent TEEN
ing with fertility, another resourceful
hemisphere hitherto unknown; a land
replete with opportunities for the farm
err, the artisan, and the man of profess
sion. BY the discovery of America,
the superb event in secular history,
ample space was afforded to the in
habitants of the old world, and an
asylum for the prosecuted of all ma
lions. and abundant means for liveli-
hood and advancement. The discovery
of America, one of the noblest achieve
ments ever performed by mortal man,
awakened the spirit of enterprise,
aroused the activity of exploration,
opened immense sources of wealth,
stimulated commerce, circulated pre-
cious articles of trade throughout the
globe. and spread civilization and the
blessings of true Christianity to the
new world, where heretofore reigned
barbarism and paganism. To all Eu-
rope Columbus added world through
his transcendent genius and superIa-
tive persistence.
Our richly favored and beloved land
of America rightfully and dutifully
holds in deep generation the name of
Columbus, even after the lapse of cen.
turtles. Stately monuments erected in
his honor on our soil remind poster
ity of the greatness, grandeur and no.
bility of his character. Patriotic ora
tors sound his praises far and wide.
Young Americans learn his immortal
deeds on the school bench and repeat
his name with respect and veneration.
Columbus will undoubtedly remain
on the pages of history and in the
minds of men as one of the most re-
nowned heroes of human achieve
ments. America is his merited monu-
ment; Columbus whose Catholic faith
and boundless zeal brought our glor-
ious country into existence and whose
fame therefore will endure throughout
generations of men.