The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-04-01
MEMORIAL MASS
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and or meditation. IN consistent
consequence, he lived the life of the
Gospel and was touched with the
power and the gentleness OF The
Saviour.
"The exterior life OF the Cardinal
observed In word and action, may BE-
said to have followed two, distinct
and definite lihes--fhe service of
church and state. He was no more
a prince Of his church than citizen
Of his country He was both with
equal honor to himself and bene-
ficence to mankind AS he possessed
in d charming degree dignity and sim
pIieity. traits considered nnreoon-
cilable by the shallow and unthink-
ing. 50 he proved beyond the possi-
bility OF reasonable man TO question.
the perfect harmony Of loyalty 10 the
American Republic and devotion 10
the Catholic Church.
Let Them attack me 80 long ne
they leave the church alone. was
his comment, once heard him make
after an adverse criticism had APP
peared In the public press. These.
few words sound the key note OF his
love Of the church. Tie was too
lover Of America lie reioiced Al The
liberty she gives her citizens while
he taught and practleed moderation,
and deep respect for the constitution
( and law. A striking example Of his
attitude toward authority Is found "a
T, the consideration and Difference he
Z paid the officials OF the Law 9aco
observed this marked respect he
showed the mayor OF small MARY
4 land town. ! commented upon the
incident that I might discover his
principle. felt sure there existed
reason deeper than the personal a.
accidental little sharply be re-
piled: "why shauid ! pay reverence
I 10 ono who represented authority and
law aud order lu that community
MANY times WAS she Cardinal
quoted in expressing his faith IN thn
perpefuity of the American republic
"lic was not describing q dream.
nor poicing an empty sentiment, ncg
Z Furnishing space filter 90 tho press
I Ills conviction was based upon two
characteristics Of the American
people. their intelligence and thelr
religious spirit Therefore WAS Nc d
( promoter 81 education. aud iasutu-
lti0nh lnnnmerable IN his diocese
stand az testimony therefore did ~
write the Faith Of our Fathers, than
which no more eloquent expression
could ~ fourd ot his confidence ~
Z the religious, disposition ~ Amcfi
cans Us Unparalleled popularity
land influence amply Justified hts e.
\ innate II his fellow clikseHa En-
giulned 10 the Catholic University d
I America II the immortal proof Of
the Cardinals conviction % the re-
pubiles two-f0id need There
learning and religion hrc destined
+ 10 thrive together and ~ fashion
American youth.
aThe name ~ Gibbons wlll for al
time be n golden Hnk IN our history
to ms mind ii VIII essr be- assoriats
ed with the honorable names 81
Washington and Lincoln Ehey met
crises with a Wisdom and patriotlHm
that won immortality Tho Carai-
nal Incorporated in himself The fun.
Iiamentai principles 81 democracy
aud their practical application ihgb
long period ut formation. develop
ment and test. ! believe. he viii sg4g
be considered the embodiment ol dem.
ocfaiic llfc aud government
"a IL gratifying and cossnliaE 20
ua ~ feel that ono whose aamc r.
spoken today with reverence The
world over. aud whose character and
work arr the subject % uBiytrs4i
approval and applause. was 30 near
to as. 10 way 80 familiar 20 as.
While we we're dear Co him fou
would feel very much compliment
ed" The Cardinal said 20 me when
he appointed ms pastor " this
church Il you knew hpw devoted !
nni 20 s. Johns congregation and
the people OF Carroll county Faith
er Gibbons. young priest OF The
baltimore Cathedral, was Master 81
ceremonies nc the dedication Of this
church nuy-Gve years ago During
forty-thrpa years he administered
Confirmation 20 every Glass save one
When he had opportunity 10 serve
our community during the stress ~
Y war. he rhmc as the friend and com
panlon 0f the distinguished ENprcsl-
deaf Taft. he WAS chegrfully READY
TO afford us an opportunity Of see.
ing aud hearing the eminent CarAi
nal Mereier Of world ronown IT
win be one Of the keeuem pisaaures
OF the Cardinals visit 20 me 20
bring him 20 Carroll County o. the
home Of my deFosed and faithtuI
ir.rnds and Il will add 10 my plca9-
ure 20 afford Westminster and Car
roll County an opportunity 20 do In
honor" was Cardinal Gibbons ans
wer ~ our rnqiluI
"st MarY'R Chapel in the Shriver
homestead was most sacred 90 the
Cardinal lie offered the nrst Mass
on the altar there, lfty-Ono years
ago. and there he celebratod his Last
Mass IN early December Of the past
year Al 10 other altar outside the
Cathedral did be oiliciate 80 free
quontly
Tho privilege have enjoyed OF
asBoeiating with the Cardinal IN the
CIRCLE OF lie family he dwell with as
his Gwn. win ever be cherished
memory There his thopshifuluess.
geatleness ANA consideration were
NATURALLY and invariably disclosed 4
short Time aga ~ conversation with
a distinguished ecelesIastic the Car
dinai left aside discussion OF world
ipr0blema aud even church interest
and EXPRESSED what was IN his mind
and heart Of appreciation OF the
hospitality he 80 long enjoyed and