The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-08-31

Casting back upon the two National Conventions seems
that have for satisfaction and hope For new note
heard both great meetings note far removed from tns
paaver and paudes the pontng with pride and the view
ing with alarm note of seriousness and sincerity IN
the frequent references of the speakers Almighty God and
our human need of prayer
usual of course for public speakers types to
nod with chill courtesy then in the direction of the
Almighty This the attitude of what called secularism that
sapeless content to acknowledge Gods exist
but not render Him any services which is willing to
be polite in speaking of Him. but about keeping
His Commandments
Secularism only another for what older
alton called wordlness and the chief facet of wodness 10
known maeralm This is the of life which seeks only
health and money and the rghtpsck and social prominence
Gather We while We may" knows nothing
less of DEATH judgment heaven and hell misses the whole
life prevalence the explanation of crimes divorces,
unrest, wars, delinquency whether juvenile or adult
man, the Seculas the maeras-cal him by what name you
choose he still smells We accustomed for instance
to the toohy comedian who presents to the public nfane
adoescen mature hour ibidnou entertainment and
then farewell with hearty God bless YOU We are Injured
the poco chews his opponents character and
aters then olemy says that under God we shall surely smash
him election day
But the pey of the Conventions happy to note
this type each group canonzed its party and
national destiny depends Each meeting made
but kissing and reproach of the opposed party and Its can
didaes all form; 1t touoWlng
ancient if unvenerabe pattern what National Conven
ton have always done and presumably what National conve
tions will always do
The new note piety religion not in the ancient
pattern Speaker after heaven knows there were
speakers gracious penyspoke not only with reVerent SER
but with actual vor of the need all have to reco
nize Gods rule In TINS world ana 70 urn 10 m In pay
for protection and guidance This note is not merely
the chorus of convention orato major note it was
almost dominant theme.
For this we think ought to be grateful In
heahfu change of attitude Too long have we
served national affairs and their management from tne
domain of Divine Providence. For too long we have.
trust in princes in strong men, IN deals new fresh
disregarded words God Himself when He
this Man. Without Me, you do nothing
Are we hearing those words at long Are
keymenthoe Embodiments of Leadership and lneg-
ryactualy learning have they actually learned that
world affairs state entirely dependent
their manipuaons really does At rate the two
big Conventions have given solid reason for saying nat
it And surely are glad to say So
If it be true and not mere seeming that public men
of important turning prayerfu and
religious grounds for hope that come at
of Justice do expect Fallen is still far from per-
feet improved his disposition and however ardent ms
look forward to space of relative good quiet e
can anticipate fine prevalence of what certain regonists
like to call Righteousness among men and nations
Catholic citizens of we'll loved land have plain duty
turn with ardor to God in suppicaon for the effective
continuance attitude clearly expressed in both Con-
the duty of calling the Blessed Mother
especial this nation of committed or Mary
the Patron of Ameca that her unceasng inter-
may and through for the world the peace
for which all souls hungry
:
If those outside Church apparently they
can absolute and indispensable need of turning
prayeruy God surely of the Household OF the Faln
the forefront of the movement which enacts their
Gods children favored with the certainty OK
saving truth guides and promoters in the new
which to be indicated how shall the weI
disposed file find the to make effective their fine
here we have Leadership before manknd
leaders living lives of religion of purity of fde
y prayer Sacramens the Infinite Sacrifice To
true Catholic the lesson of the great Conventions
ought that is learned in good parish Mission
well made Spiritual Retreat We need not wait for Noven
Der put high policies in action.