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Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01
SANTA .zSOSA VILLAGE NEWS

The people around Gu Achi have gone to
the cottonfields TO pick cotton since
August, mostly around the outskirts Of
Casa 5rande and 1loy. The men remained
to round up their cattle which started
three weeks ago. The cowboys have camped
in various places where there are wind
mills. Ilhey arrived in Santa ->osa Last
Sunday and are now rounding up close by.
Some people have sold cattle mainly the
pnes that are planning to take the trip
to Nadge1ina in honor of Saint Francis
as they have been doing for long time.
Continued on page 8.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01
SELLS POST. CFFIC1

Nati onal letter Wri ting week Will be
cclebcated in Sells and all over the
nati@ during theeweekobf October to Is.
This event has, been observed each year
since 1888 as a remi inder Of the real mean
ming of a personal letter. -
We all know the Importance Of letter
wri ting. 1ow it holds families together
gives comfort, love and news TO all the
people Of the land.
Ne in America have the privilege Of
censored and unlini ted means Of mail CON-
NUM- cation.
Let's write to that service man away from
home, TO your children in school, who may
be little homesick. Send greeting
card to chat sick friend in the no ospital.
Make some one happy with letter this
week.
Aith thi s in mind I urge all the people
In Sells to join in making this celebra-
tlon the biggest ever.
Your Postmaster
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01

On September %, 1856, Jose Aios and his
farai1y served dinner for the people Of
the village. This dinner was for the
feast Of ST. Francis. They had made an
early trip to Sonora where people. go on
pilgrimage to visit the statue of St.
Francis on October four th.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01

ST. ster 1>ita Ann, the Superior at Sacared
heart lission School, reports that they
have forty-three pupils enrolled for the
coming year. vie welcome the Sisters
back to teach our Indian chi 1dren, name ly
ST ster ~ita ann, Sister Lucian and Sister
Denedict.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01
SIN MIGUEL EL1 e TAIC LINE
October L, 1856
by:', A.F., Noriego

august 6, 1855 names were taken of famil-
les Living south Of '1opaWa and into San
nj Mguel, Of famiIi that want electric
service in their homes.
Since that time many people of that area h
have asked Of how soon electric service
would get to them. The only answer. was
soon. i
=
July l9, 1855 letter was written by the
Trico electric uanager, i4r. A.0.. Bickne
stating tilat the 1oard Of management felt
that tney cannot construct the line to
these people due to not having feasibility
This did not stop the families of Aomelik,
Coldfields, Choulie and San higuel, they
still want electricity in their homes.
Since chen other arrangements were worked
out wi tn l.r. 3icknell and families of vii
lagos mentioned. 3y January 10, 1856
twenty SIX are Trico members with applica-
tions signed and paid.
September II, 1856 a. letter was received
stating that .tadar Ease contract was
signed for Service on l,t.; Lennon and that
the same contractor will build the San
Hi guel electric line while he is here.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01
y eoyz4..zD 4EL4S gEMS
2y: ~kary ]. ".@>amon

October l, 1856 There are very few
families living in Covered Wells presen-
ely. Some have gone to pick cotton out
side Of the reservation, :and others stay
.homeffor the benefit of their. chi Lldren:.
who are attending school. .,.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01
TRICO t,L1CT.ssIC N.lUS - Octe
By: 40,

Lz!100 -11.-1- ~ 1-z..115 0VCVUV1 = 80
by: 40. 'Iicknell
7rico has completed plans to extend elect
ric service to the Conunni ties Of home1ic,
Cold Fields, Choulic and San Miguel. 1Wen-
ty-six families have signed membership
applications to take the serviseese Seven
families have not signed but x12ss .1bab1y
take service as soon as the line is con- E
Structed. :
Construction Will take-off at Topawa and
it is expected chat the stalking Will start
in about three weeks. The Line should be
completed vi thin the next sixty days.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01

Albert +. forieg 50 has enrolled in Techni-
cal Training Of ..adi!o and Te1evis Sion. lie
is getting his training from the Industri al
Training Institute, Chicago Ill.
Papago Indian news., 1956-10-01

thDTO LTD T1zAaVISION
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FARMS

eTR0TTT caT1T0c -, -.
and businesses. IS States sTRo)Uij'Ti
REALTY, 234-A, Woodward Bldg,
Washington. Sterling 3-37S4
Sa00 nv S100 Ha0 1TfVS - ~
500 ME- co,,ntrv c,, avu ~
Sr.S.. ~, aavS ano q
acres; w Tnite community; az miles
WSs Ts6cESrTgr . TSSAfis; 5sk tof
WIS. -S9AIAlsel.l.. IL: o-a 151.
WANT SMALL FARM. old house.
some pasture, 40 mi. or less d. c.:
lei ISRES. 49, Sa;;s. :c1 20; So 800
I'd from 40. mn down ~ .S1Ss
-. :. Ss.ss S--s290 w va. ~: .-e-Sy:
~ hMe.' acres: S11.0OO. Lo.
$500.
ESQ ACRES, stock or dairy farm;
good huildinss zoo acres grass;
electricity. PoOLESVTLLE, 1853
1TPTS Es eIs;.i-,-,s-- I,5,,-s. ,,ss,-5
err asp,,, S;n,siitss.. xEst.r stl.,ti,s
Ma IN ,.s umsill \ ~ M1schellFhle'
- Sen Ssee5 :a-@42o: --
country retreat fol. year-round liv-
ing; 175-year-old house Of hand
hewn logs; barn. outbuildings, pond.
woods, prlvary: 20 acres; "a miles
from D. G: HUI. 3-3666. evenings.
BS2 ACRES. both sides. Rte. 3Ol. We.
9-rm. house. swim. pooi ) tenant nit
houses, pood ofifhuildfngs sskreams
Excel. value, $4,000. WO. 6-3437.
WHEN THEODORE ROOSEVELT was
crescent as Communicating Chief.
ny Alns sSsuea 0Lners may omceal Us
nlusL pc epie 70 rlde norseoack loo
t.l nrs,, II eh ne personally o az
.sTa lp M. 49, Lhis " Jan 10. 4SVy;
InaoS -.a acps 70 Shs ssoale az S;4q
ssaysu wattttsnton AZ II
;n.' nso iupcn' telt az l%:5O pm.
t u rsenrneu 70 me Wnlte house 81
nrais, nVurs IN saouie
HIAS,xSy =, r,Yynl1 0,, -.
M MAT - H. doL sale---An laeal
Riace W nye4only ny "a miles from
n ,ia,,I you snouia pc Stttlng q
~, onlSs u One nour. 1nousanus
S sntn ~ o dsItner Mnack-hioee con-
ISIS .,s.a OF dmO scrss: ~ acres OF cuitl-
Wooded, miles sa ne Of NV warren nsoS.
"a" county seat, Fauouier County
NJ ~ e.. nlEnMay " ana I'll Qn
W. e S1ase ntEnwas pro on SCUM
81 V'T IN Eass, ", 2; nlenMey
to,,rl le ~ d nvaii hn,, conpieslQn mug
,. tout- lame oual hwy. rroperty con-
sissS o. s-r9om residence, barn
NV ba nvuse' uarrs h0use; ana poul,
en ~ u ~ e. MsrreI n. the county
nearby historically famous PIED.
mont section OF the Old Dominican
You ran actuaIly see the hepinniilr
q the famous skyline drive from
WARRENToN, Fauouier County. 4,
sxce sneS plsSSe 70 hSe 5000 enqrenss
splendid stores and suner narkefs
me Old refiirnished hntei dihe ons
"Teddy' ate lunch in. sisn ouar.eyes
SWar1.ntny N.Y. anu , seieDTlsies ~ !
5unlieste ME. cl,,h Gna lSsL h,,tati;, y =
Mack Ridse Is oniv I've nin,,tes srnnr
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IwArERFRoNT-sALE tcons.I
Low-Tax Retreat

4OW- ! Ok xkCbI Cab
Your tax dollar goes farther in
historic Northern Neck Of virginia.
The ideal place. to live: 1877 miles
south Of Washinston. Beautiful
ing. Picturesque countryside: abund-
ant deer, quail. small game.
Waterfront Bungalow
ga acres on protected creek: love-
|ly 2-bedroom home; large liv. rn1..
rustic 4S-in. fireplace. beamed CELL
ing, modern kit. bath: oil heat: 60
IT., screened porch. Well-kept lawn
artesian well. Only Sl3.5O0. Taxes
SCI AZ per year.
Peaceful Fishing Village
Two-story cottage; Nv. rm., din.
nm. bath, 2 bedrms., 1st fir.; three
large rms, kit. and y bath End ar,
Acre waterfront, lovely view. $12,-
900. Taxes S23.73 per VI.
Country Club Life
BRAND-NEW ranch rambler ad-
Joining new waterfront country club.
Memberships available at low rates,
The combination Of new materials
and fine workmanship must be seen
to be appreciated. Permanent OF
summer gracious living. Outstand-
ing value, $4,000.
Lots and acreage in every price
If WE WON'T HAVE IT WE
WILL FIND IT FOR YOU. IF
WE CAN'T FIND 1T WE'LL BUILD
1T FOR YOU.
F. w. JENKINS q co.
REAL EST. BROKERS BUILDERS
Lively, Va. Phone Hopkins 2-2020
HnpkinS 2-29a7
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sUMMER HOMES

SUMMER RENTAL. in Maine on wa
ter, 2 miles from ocean: golf
course: Cape Cod S-foom house,
completely furnished. 4 bedrooms:
By season or $500 mo. Call ia.
6-0H08 after g..
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TRUCKS FOR SALE

USED TRUCKS, A-1--Hi-value used
trucks, all models, makes and sizes
See our selection before you Duy.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER, 901
Bladensburg I'd. me-. Ii. 7-4300.
CHEVROLET 80 2-ton: c.o.e., Al
condition: t0-ft. steal he'd; 1913
or hest ofler. 10. 3-247b.
32-FT. GREAT DANE TRAILER; and
tractor. saddle tanks. new motor,
sacrifice. LIBERTY FOOD DIS
TRIBUTORS. 1915 Bunker Hill I'd.
Brentwood. Md. UN. 4-17O0.
CHEW. AS sedan delivery: good rum
ming cond.; ideal for small bust
ness; S195. SIS cash needed. KIRK
MOTOR CO., 1000 Ga. ave. NV,
ia. 9-4S00.
DUMP TRUCK '53 Chew, 2-ton; 5
I'd. ends, ready to work. S1,15O
or best offer. KE. 6-s429.
CHEVROLET 1853 15-ft. van: q
speed rear: $4,000 miles. 1851
White 3016 tractor; vacuum; 49,
900 miles. with 20-ft. CD. trailer.
1912 White WA. % tractor; air.;
priced reasonably for quick sale.
UN. 4-6SOO.
GMC 1855 dump trucks series 1851
t2); small cash down and take
over payments. Call LII. 4-7S33.
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DIRECTIONS
Keep Cool
on
Chesapeake Bay

NORTH BEACH PARK mile
north Of North Beach; waterfront
cottage with 6O-ft. frontage on bay
BY 12b-ft. depth, with towering
shade trees for added comfort: has
knotty-pine. trim living room with
open fireplace. large electric kit,
and dining room. 4 sizeable bed
rooms, bathroom with shower.
screened front porch and other con-
veniences: interest in pier, with an
water PRIVILEGES; owner has other
interests away from area and will
consider the special low price OF
only $500 for immediate sale. fur
nished; liberal terms. No. 2-Neal
waterfront in North Beach Park
where no commercial activities are
permitted; substantial clapboard
cottage with extra large and airy
rooms; has living room, 2 bedrooms
with toilet room between, equipped
Kitchen, screened porches: Situated
on corner shaded lot 1OOxI5O ii
and adjacent to large wooded area
with other lots available II de-
sired: special price, only $4,000, in.
Guiding furnishings. Liberal terms
CHESAPEAKE BEACH - Severai
attractive cottages in excellent CON
1ition: near waterfront for $3.50;
$4,000: $4,000 and up to S12,5OO;
all furnished and ready to use; pos
session within 2 weeks: liberal terms
arranged IL desired.
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You can order the kind Of automo.
bile you want, 1t doesn't work that
way with real estate. you have "a
rural or country. or maybe 4 farm
Tor family living, large commercial
farm. estate or acreage investment,
be sure to see US. We have a large
and. comprehensive list of available
properties and will appreciate the
opportunity Of serving you.
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LONG BEACH

Attractive furnished cottage: large
paneled living room with fireplace.
Y bedrmS., bath, screened and
glassed-in porch: lot, 5O'x1 2O,. Price,
SlO,500; reasonable down payment.
Owner Will hold mortgage.
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THIS is TT
| Cabin cruiser, 20-ft. Cruise Along
sleeps 2; galley, head; Gray marinl
engine; completely equipped; perfec
condition; can finance. uN. 4-0O52
1856 CENTURYs: cost. Coronado
lS-tt. Arabian, 1S-ft. Resorter, 10'
r.. Resorter on display.
1885 Gift. Jafco seamaster OF
\, 1854 Century wilkins 10. 90 h.p
Ss-ft: Trnscot sedan. Just rem.
1919 ss.it. stselcran sedan
1855 is-ft. Century Arabian. with
1875 ChryEler. $4,000.
2o-it. 10-in. Auxiliary yawi
si-ft. owens 1854 sedan with
1856 Mercury Mark 55, cleo. starter
and generator. fully equipped. $4,000
1S-ft. inboard runabout with ] rs.
h.p. Chrysler and boat trailer. $500
Trade or Terms Accepted
6TEELCRAFT WASHINGTON CO.
Maine Ave. and. M st. S.W.
ST. 3-4i4h
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cENTER-HALL HOME
CHOICE LOTS

Include central water, good streets.
electricity. telephone. gas service,
trash and garbage collection, full
with $50 down. $40 per month.
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4SN<4t4G4O q w., I'M.
REALTORS GAITHERSBURG 29S
RETIREMENT FARM

300 acres; 3 houses; barn; many
springs; partly cleared. partly or
chard, good undamaged apple crop,
bal. in valuable timber; magnificent
views State rd.; perfect for year
round living or resort development.
Phone OWNER, Upperville va, 100.
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BEAUTIFUL
HORSE EARM

Six miles east of Warrenton. Va
] mile from Lee hwy; 1917 acres; Oh
wooded. balance pasture land; high
state Of cultivation; large frame
house, 3 rooms. bath, center hail
with fireplace; electricity and tele-
phone: barn; granary, ETC.; good
fencing: South Run flowing through
i nrnn:r. owner has lived on this
sell. Inspection by appt. only, any
day but Sunday. Telephone JULIAN
p. KELLY. Warrenton 52O-J
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GENTLEMAN'S

ESTATE
200 acre. all tillable dairy farm
Numerous buildings, old stone house
completely renovated: 16 miles Wesi
from Rockville: ] mile from new
WASHINGTON Frederick hwy.
Price slightly over 500. 900. ses
own broker or call Mr.. Lee. MO
S-46h2 Frederick Ma
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country retreat Tor year-round liV-
hewn logs; barn. outbuildings, pond.
woods, privary; 20 acres; "a miles
from D. c. HU. 3-3666. evenings.
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OAKTON, VA. AREA
SELECTION

Mr.. Oakton School. Hwy. 123
Closed Sunday
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GMC 1855 dump trucks series 1851
over payments. Call LII. 4-7s33.
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MASONRY HOME

ONLY s7.5o0-FURNIsHED
Large 100,x1OO lot: paneied liv.
Ing room with fireplace, large
bedroom, bath and all-pur-
pose loom; screened porch and con.
crete driveway. Easily financed.
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some pasture. 40 mi. or less d. c.;
low down payment. Box 9-D, Star,
16l ACRESi nice house: 800 State
I'd. front: $1,000 down. 10. 7.S455.
40 RMS, 4 acres: $1,000. Lo.
7-S456.
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ESQ ACRES, stock 90 q daily iarmI
electricity: PooLEsvILLE. 3I53: !.
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Bb5 ACRES, both Sides. Rte. 3UI, Va.
9-rm. house, swim. pool, 2 tenant
houses, good outbuildings, streams.
Excel. value. S59,75O. WO. 6-3437.
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once open z DAYS . week. Nd
WARD 8. HALL, ST., Brownsville
AT LAST you can AFFORD a sum
mer cottage, Here's one. for only
Bay; only $500 down, S37.60 . mo,
ALSO . brand-new summer home,
complete bath. near water: only
IS, 99b: $500 down and sos a mo.
BRAND-NEW all-year home on
water. AL community; only $3.50
$500 down
HOWARD E. TALBERT
DEALE. MD. UN. 7-2Q02
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sTRoUT cATALOG = FreeI Farm,
and businesses. IS States. STROUI
REALTY, 234-A, Woodward Bldg,
Washlngton. Sterling 3-37S4.
5000 On, 500 MO. BUYS for 81,
900, nice country home and So
south d. C..--For details, ask for
MRS. COcKRELL. TIE. 6-al31.
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$25 DOWN

l3H ACRES, with e24-ft. frontage
on macadam road, / mile on 4-lanl
dual road: electricity. phone, schoo
bus, mail and milk routes in front o.
property; tested and approved fol
Septic tank by Fairfax County Health
dept; wooded with beautiful Gal
debt. Price S3.150,. $500 down
balance $50 per month.
MASON HIRST
Annandale, Va. Phone CT. 6-22ot
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~
ACCORDION. Stradavari. 100 bass
peri. cond.. 500 KE. s-236l
ACCORDION, 100 bass Stradiyari
5-switch. in excel cond.. SlNs
with case and stand. Ju. a-5Sa5
ADDING MACHINE ~, REASONABLE,
priced, good condition, AID. 2-6S32
ADDING MACHINES, TYPEwRIT.
Frs. S2b up Your choice only 81
week. Free home demonstration
Call WARDS. EN-. 1885 NOW
AIR CONDITIONER. .-h.p., Phileo
attic unit. Complete with ducts kit.
New in crate. Complete for do-it-
yourself installation. s5ep STERN.
BREMEN A. AREY. 34s5 Sherman
ave. NV.
AIR CONDITIONER. >. ton. Phileo,
excel shape; SIS DE. 2-i336
AIR-COND.. as-ton Emerson. brand
new never used. stu in orig. car
ton; si7b HE 4-25s0
AIR CONDITIONER--If you have
cash and want 70 save money, see
PARAMOUNT CO. 2202 ca ave.
NV. Hu. 3-4s00. Free parkinE.
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MAN WITH CAR
YOUNG MEN

y y u w H1N
Between 1928 years who are in
terested N a sales position which
offers a marvellous opportunity fol
advancement. Apply MR.. UNZICKER
1918 18th ST. NV, bsmt. A.
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FURNITURE-Din. rm. suite, solid
mahog.. same as new, $500; col
spring mattresses, dble. beds. ~
for both: sale. mattress. So. Cal
RIA. 6-3343
FURNITURE, some antiques tools
lumber Account Of death and sick.
ness, settle estate. Also house fol
sale. ia. a-4s26
FURNITURE = Gorgeous mahog.
cocktail table. Ike new. pr. lamps.
boudoir chair RA. $3.50, 1000
18th st. NV, Apt sos
FURNITURE-Bedr din. rm.. liv.
rm.. antiques, paintings, misc.
household contents. OIL. 4-324S.
Sat. and sun.
Moving to California;
- in 1855 Crosley blond console,
Si1J; g-pound Ward auto. washer.
used = yrs 500 playpeu $40.
No phone calls. 452i SanEamore
I'd, Apt. eos.
FURNITURE = Maple, station,
Americana din, rm. set, 7-pc. pine
liv. rm set JU a-fn1s
modern sold sec.
tional sofa, s35 mahog drop leaf
table, SIS sacrlhce for quick saie.
MI s.l.AA aF III 0.6U1A
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MlscEL. 20. SALE Cent,

AIR CONDITIONED y hip. III
amps. plus-in de luxe with thermo-
stat. Floor sample. SIS. STERN
BRENNER & AREY. 3425 Sherman
ave NV
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CONsT. SUIT, are 80, 3 yrs. coll +.
experience highway. airport sewer
and water. pumping sta. or allied
helds. BOZ 2ls-o, star. 22s
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PIX OPERATOR

Fully experienced; some typins ard
films All usual Dement'S Salary to
begin. S235 month, with the usual
Advancement Apply immediately,
QUAKER CITY LiNoLEUM CO.. 600
p ct. NV.
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sITuATloNS-MEN

CARPENTER MAINTENANCE MAN,
eNper heating. plumbing and elec-
tricity. Would like residential or
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SECRETARY

We have an opening, for an ex-
dent of one Of Washington's largest
real estate and building organiza-
tons. This is an exceptional oppor-
tunity. Reply giving your quaiifica-
tons and salary expected. Box
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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-07-27
Humility is the Key

relation to God and his fellow.men. He dared
to speak with contempt of one of those whom
God had created 'to know Him, to love Him, to
serve Him in this life and to be happy with Him
forever in the next" status which put him
on level of equality with the Pharisee and
every other human being; the Pharisee set
himself up as judge and pronounced deci-
sion which only the all-knowing God has the
right to render. The Pharisee, indeed, in his
prayer failed to ask God for anything as if
he felt that he had arrived at state of perfec-
ton, as If nothing more were due to God from
him; whereas true love of God, which every
man must feel calls for unending expression in
faith, in good works, in service to neighbor.
The publican, admitting his sinfulnesS, offer
ing no excuses for it, showed in his prayer that
he understood mans relation to God. "Be merci-
full to me-" he implored, thereby acknowledging
Gods power and His dominion over men. This
humble acknowledgement is the very basis for
mans rightful conduct he must recognize
that he owes everything to His Creator, and
that only through Gods grace can he hope to
overcome the weaknesses and temptations of
human existence.
In asking for mercy the publican showed
that he realized he had been offending God, and
this in itself was profession of faith; he
showed, also, that he was anxious to turn from
his evil ways. His humility proved his contrition
and his faith and we have the word for Christ
and his faith, and we have the word of Christ,
for the sins of men, that "this man went back
to his home justified"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-07-27
So Called Bible Experts

Like others, too, Mr.. Wilson naively thinks
that he has explained away the mystery of the
true Church Wilfrid Sheed put the matter very
we'll Every now and then," he observed re-
Gently "there is flutter among the unbellevers
as rumor drifts in from the barricades: All is
up with Christianity at last" In our own day,
even we have seen evolution and relatively used
thus as unanswerable arguments.
The argument based on the Dead Sea Scrolls
runs along in the same fashion. The Scrolls are
a series of ancient manuscripts of which the first
copies were discovered in 1947 There are certain
marked similarities between what we know as
Christianity and the religion professed in these,
indeed valuable documents The anti-Christian
critics avidly seized upon them to support the
weighty conclusion that Christianity was nothing
but the religion of the Scrolls. Unfortunately
the conclusion is too heavy for the underpinnings,
and the superstructure has collapsed.
Sheed & Ward have published an excellent,
quite popular exposition of what the Scrolls
really mean in the history of Christianity The
spirit of the Essences is almost an exact opposite
of the spirit of Christ. Christ came to save all
men; the obscure Essences felt that theirs was
society of the Chosen. The similarities in ritual
and there are similarties, can easily be explained
by the fact that both Christianity and the religion
of this cult have common Jewish background.
Father Graystone, author of The Dead Sea
Scrolls and the Originality of Christ, makes all
this abundantiy clear.
Then why all the fuss? Here is simply anoth-
er case of the old story Any argument against
Christianity is good argument; any argument
for Christianity is bad argument.
Still, you Voutd think that the critics might
get tired of defeat after defeat