The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-21
VEWS OF INTEREST TO THE BRIDGEPORT CHURCH GOERS

Labor, nor Labor without Capital ] This is obvious; but the more inn portant point is that Capital and La. bor are bound by mutual obligations, not simply by mutual needs or in- tereStS
 In this whole question, the moral value of man and the dignity of hu- man labor are cardinal points, By treating the laborer as a man, not as a machine, the employer will make him a better workingman. By re- specting his own moral dignity as a man, the Iaborer will compel the re- spect of his employer and Of the community.
 The right of Labor to a living wage, with decent maintenance for the present and provision for the fll- ture, is generally recognized The right of Capital to a fair days work for a fair days pay is equally plain To secure the practical recognition and exercise of both rights, good will, no less than adherence to jus tice, is required. Animosity and mis- trust should first be cleared away. When this is done, when the parties meet in a friendly, rather than a militant, spirit, it will be possible to effect a conciliation.
 We are confident that the good sense of our people will find a way out of the present situation. As the confusion occasioned by war subsi- dies, ca1mer judgment will prevail. Men will see that internal peace and the cooperation of all classes must be secured, if our country is to enjoy prosperity at home and respect abroad. Americas great opportunity must not be 'Sacrified to selfish aims or partisan interests. We made war upon greed and selfish ambition. We shall not let them triumph within our own borders.
 Reorganization.
 Catholics will do their full share toward the complete restoration of peace. With one mind and heart they will labor for our coumtry's ad- vantage. As their patriotic efforts were united to such good effect through the National Catholic War Council, we have determined, for the ends of peace, to maintain the spirit of union and coordination through the National Catholic Welfare Coun- -cil. Under its direction, our needs and problems in tn eseveral fields of education and social reform will be carefully studied. Means will be taken to secure and publish correct information on all matters affecting the Church and Catholic life The work of our organizations will be de- veIoped and directed toward the full CT attainment of Catholic aims. Foreign Missions. The growth of the Church in OUT country is due, principally, to mis- sionary labors. We are now enjoy
 ing their fruits, and we are deeply 1 concerned that the harvest should 1 increase. But we cannot forget that l we owe a duty to the missions in oth- CT countries. Freely we have re-
 ceived; let us freely give in return. 1 Quite recently, Pope Benedict XIV. 1 made eloquent appeal to all the faith full in behalf of the Foreign Mis- i sions. To corporate with his noble endeavor, we have established a spe- cial department which has for its | object the care and furtherance of l our missionary work. The prob lens which confront it are more seri-
 ous now and the need of action more 1 urgent on account of the changes
 and losses which the War has occa- | stoned. We, therefore, look for a 1 generous response to the Holy Fath- CTS appeal, and to that which we
 are making, for the support and ex-
 tension of our Catholic Foreign Mis-
 sions.
 l Needs of the Holy See.
 In the midst of the turmoil of war
 the Holy Father gave his thought anc
 energy without reserve to those 1T
 every country who were suffering an6
 helpless With the restoration O
 peace, he has redoubled his efforts
 In our filia1 devotion he finds com
 fort and reason to hope for the flu ture. Our assistance at the presen
 time will give him special consola
 ton, owing to the fact that, in s'
 many other countries, his children are no longer able to share with hin their scanty means. Let us, on ou i, part, fulfil their loyal desire. Let , suffice for American Catholics t know that the Holy Father, wit numlberless demands upon him, is i need.
 The National Shrine.
 In this regard we cannot refrai , from expressing our gratitude to tn Holy Father for his unfailmg coun l seI, direction and encouragement $ particularly in his recent Letter t l the Bishops of the United States, i
 which he comments most cordially I hour Catholic people the happy com = pIetion of the National Shrine of tn } Immaculate Conception at the Ma tiona1 Capital, as a noble monumeI S of our love for Mary Immaculate, tn I Celestial Patroness of the Church = the United States and the gloriou e Queen of Peace.
 . We have thus set before you, deal S ly beloved, the more striking feature 0 of our situation, it's opportunities an r most urgent needs. We have ir e dicated the principles which nu: = shape and develop our Catholic life It order that we may render effectui | service to the Church and to ot
 | country.
 r Let us once more remind you n two essential duties. The first, tn; V you continually offer up prayer an $ suppIication for all men, beseechi1 s, the God of Mercies to direct the d hearts in the way of peace and COT j. cord. The second, that you sho
 forth in your own lives, in vol
 homes, your social intercourse ar
 your dealings with others, the beau IT of our Catholic Faith, it's power Ie strengthen the soul in trial, it's eff ,- cacy for the accomplishments of u h duties which charity and justice pr 1t scribe.
 ts Doing these things you will a. IT vance the Kingdom of God upt ly earth and give honor to our Lol