The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-04-26
Where could one send donations for
French war orphans?


said that the Hierarchy Of France is
now represented on its committee. II
YOU wish to contribute TO the help OF
French orphans, there is a work in
Paris which is under the direct super
vision and control OF Cardinal Annette.
If is called OeuVre dcs ROns EnfantS
II deserves generous support. Contri-
buttons to this work may be sent to
the Right Reverend Mgr. Joseph
Freri 343 Lexington Avenue, New
York
If war should arise, would the gov
ernneNt have more claim on the r. O.
T. C. boys than on others?
The government has no more claim
on r. O. I. c. boys than on others.
The government believes that it is
to its advantage TO have trained
soldiers available hence, is willing to
assist bows at school in obtaining a
military training In case men are
needed the government offers Il. O..
r. c. mon the opportunity of becom-
ing Ofcers-an opportunity which is
not extended TO boys without the r..
Q. T. c. training.
Did Martin Luther at any time urge
shat Jews should be prosecuted?
We can present no better answer
than I.uther's own testimony Ad
dressing himself to the princes Of
Germany he says Of the Jews: Burn
their synagogues. force them to work
and treat them with every kind of
severity. as Moses did in the desert
and slew three thousand. ii that is
no use we must drive them away like
mad dogs"
Is not the Church based on faith
rather than the findings Of science?
The tindngS OF science have very
little to do with religion. If all the
truths Of religion could be proved by
science, then the origin, life and ma
tu-e OF man, the infinite power, wis
dom and Justice Of God could be
proven from science. Mans inowl-
edge would be infinite. The Catholic
religion does not pretend to do the
impossible. Catholics accept the nys-
terics of the infinite just as they ac-
ccpt the mysteries of the finite The
Catholic can give q satisfactory
answer to any fair inquirer concern
ing the mysteries of his faith. He
can show the testimony OF Jesus
Christ and it is most scientific and
most reasonable to accept that tasti-
mony. The words of Christ imply
mysteries, but it is reasonable to ac-
ceDt Il mystery on His word even
though we 90 not understand it. Our
belief is based not on our understand
ing but upon the infinite truthfulness
Of Him Who reveals. In the sense
What Christ has given evidence that
should convince any reasonable man
Of the truth of His teaching, our re-
ligiOn is based Oil science. 1t means
that we submit Our minds to the mind
Of God, which is the most scientific
thing that any man can do
Is it best 20 use a prayer book to
hear Mass properly?
The Mass is essentially an. action.
not q prayer. Prayers are only means
to an end. One may assist at the
Mass properly and with devotion with
out using either prayer book or any
other instrument 10 follow the priest
Some elect souls are so spiritual
minded that they can follow or
accompany the priest without a pray
cr book to prevent distractions. The
great majority Of us need every avail
able help to keep our mind occupied
with heavenly truths even for so short
space as the half hour occupied in
the low Mass. The prayer book is not
essential to assist at Mass, but it
keeps ones mind directed towards
the Mass, at least during its essential
parts. While it is possible to get all
the benefits from Mass without PRAYER
book, it is difficult for the average
Catholic to follow the priest devoutly
through the great sacrifice without
some external help.
Was General Foch always a Cath
Ollie? What is his ace?
General Ferdinand Foch has ALWAYS
been q Catholic He was born at
Tates, France, August 4, 1861. His
father was a Secretary General of the
Prefecture, and had three sons, one
OF whom is q Jesuit, the other a
lawyer at Tarbes, while the third is
Ferdinand, General-in-Chie of the
allied forces. At the Jesuit College
OF st. Etienne, he was noted for his
love of study and exemplary conduct.
Are Catholics of the Latin Rite per-
n1itted to receive the sacraments or
assist at Mass in churches of the
Greek Rite in the United States?
While the Catholic Greeks have
Mass and the Sacraments, the law of
discipline in the Catholic Church does
not permit the Catholics of Latin
rite to receive the Sacramento in the
Greek Church
% Please give me the address Of
some mission priest in the United
States who would like to receive Mass
offerings? (2) How can | enroll two
young children in the Association of
the Holy Childhood? 81 Do the
obligations Of this association bind
under sin?
Cd Write to the Rev. James A.
Byl mes, St. Paul Seminary. ST. Paul