The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

XI was paid by Rev. Philip Hussey, assistant pastor of the church of the Immaculate Conception, in sermon delivered at masses yester- day.
 This fearless litle man." he de- ciared, dedicated his career to the cause of peace, and held the paoacy during some of the most trying times the world has ever known, He was, said Father Hussey, a Pope close to the hearts of the people of the world.
 Father Hussey's text was from St. Luke, 2-29, "Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace"
 Pope of Peace"
 Father Hussey said:
 My dear friends: The Pope of Peace has passed away. The whole world is in mourning because the Vicar of Christ on earth Is dead. Jew and Gentle, Catholic and Protestant are linked together in bonds of sorrow, for all loved this fearless litle man who fought for them until his lips were silenced in death. Peace was all he asked. Peace was all he prayed for. Peace, the Peace of Jesus Christ were the last words poured forth from This aching heart.
 Our departed Pontiff chose the name Plus because 1t meant peace, because he wished to bring rest and security to world torn apart by war and hate. Plus X1 entered upon his reign soon after the World War and in his first en- cyclical letter he wrote these words, mo one can fail to see that nei- ther to individuals, nor to society, nor to peoples has come true peace after the disastrous war; the fruit ful tranquility all long for is still wanting. The extent and import of this evil have to be studied, the reasons and sources of 1t sought out, If there is the desire which we hold to bring the necessary remedy" In these few words, my friends, think that Pope Plus stated the purpose, the object of his papal life. He wished to spend and he spent In in the search for peace.
 Faced Difficulties
 From the first days of his eleva- ton to the Papacy many were the difficulties he had to face; many were the trials and heartaches he had to bear. No sooner had he solved one trying problem than another would take Its place. Troubles at home, troubles in Mexico, Russia, Germany, Spain and China, all claimed his atten- ion. We know how hard 1t is to keep our heads these days, even under the simplest circumstances, but what must have been the mental anguish and torture of one who tried toremain cool and collected in the face of multi tude of trying problems. For oth- CTS Plus xI sought peace While he self there was no peace. While he loved men, he hated their sins. While he loved Communists he hated their Atheism and oppres- sion. While he loven even the per- secutors, he hated their persecu ton. All his life he fought for us. All his life he suffered for us. Finally he died for us. How often as he went through that daily grind of worry, care and sleeplesS nights was he tempted to say with our Divine Master, Father, If 1t be possible. let this chalice pass from Me" Truly may he have said it but with our Saviour he added quickly, Not My will bue Thine be done"
 Lonely Peaks
 In his youth, Pope Plus was one of the greatest Mountain climbers in the world. It was dangerous, perilous sport, yet nothing com- pared to the labors and nerve racking conditions of these last few years when he climbed the lonely peaks of pain, both mental and physical, seeking, striving to reach a height from which he might see a remedy of the ills and afflictions which were assail- ing his suffering subjects. To be sure he never attained that van- tage point in life but no doubt he has reached it now and from his high place in heaven, he can see and understand what he missed during his earthly life. What good will that do us now? Plus XI is dead, Yes, my dear friends, he is dead. And soon we shall lower his mortal body into its last rest ing place among our other depar- ted Popes, but hat shall no be the end. Will that spirit, that soul which kept a frail, feeble, pain racked body alive for years be- yond its time be still? By no means. Pope Plus XI will be more powerful, more influential, more active in death than in life. What he has left undone on earth he shall finish in heaven. By his prayers and intercession with God, The Father, and His Divine Son he will obtain for us the peace he eouobt i,, vail, all during his mOr-