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THE TABLET, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14,. 1944 REUNION NORTH AFRICA Didbcp's T.2:::ca Scrday Appsd CaaSSaaaA frna fags On UN DAT Lord was sent into the world to teach, tanctify and cava human aoul. And therefore each, and every missionary ia lileaaedly favored with the exalted distinction of hav October Twenty-Second LI- ing a Divine Prototype in the Person of Jesua Christ- "As the Father hath fsnt Me so I send you." The Apostles were sent by oar Lord into all sections of the earth to continue His missionary work in His Name. And Bishops aa successors of the Apostles fulfill the same Divine program and in its fulfillment summon to their aid priests, Religious and people. This expression of cooperative assistance is realized in the following manner.

First of all there is the indispensable aid offered by our zealous, self-sacrificing missionaries willingly leave all those who are naturally near and dear to tHem on earth and readily give up purely worldly interests and comforts in order to bring the knowledge of Him, Who is the "Light of the Worlds to those who live in the darkness of utter unbelief. And in the realization of this Divinely assigned task only God can estimate the trials and tribulations of body and spirit which our patient, persevering, heroic missionaries endure. Most happily, however, even here on earth they enjoy the most precious i I i 5 1, I Catholic WAC, Ub. Jacqueline B. Merot of New Orleans, Is reunited with her missionary cousin.

Father Rafael Poyto, In Algiers. Father Foyto, a member of the "White Fathers, had been doing- missionary work among the African natrrtc. He entered the service upon the outbreak of the war, captained a commando unit, and was severely wounded. He received several valor medals. lit.

Merot is now in Italy. sider, for instance, our remarkable growth in this respect during recent years. In 1937 the listed membership was in 1938 in 1939 in in in in 194375,000. While these figures gratifyingly reveal a substantial increase of members still a diocese with our Catholic population should be even more extensively and adequately represented in missionary endeavor. At the same time of course we are comforted by the thought of the countless graces obtained through the pious prayers and meritorious works of our present members which will insure Divine enlightenment, strength and guidance for our missionaries at home and in foreign lands.

From a material viewpoint we are also pleased to note the progressive increase in the offerings of our charitable people. Total offerings, for instance, in 1937, amounted to in 1939 to in 1942 to and in 1943, $449,588.19. It is well to realize that our interest and aid in this regard, were never more urgently needed than at the moment when, owing to the violent disturbance and widespread destruction of world warfare, many countries are unable to fulfill their traditional roles as generous friends consolation of cooperating with the grace of God in lead-- ing a steadily increasing number of human beings to enjoy the sublimely precious privilege of being children of God, members of the Church of Christ and heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven. Next in order we have the priests and people who share in the extension of the spiritual Kingdom of God aniong men. Hie priest of course is consecrated to the "attainment of the primary objectives of all missionary activity, namely, the glory of God and the salvation of souls.

And -therefore Pope Pius XI reminds us: "Our priesthood is simply the continuation of Christ's Priesthood with which it is identical in its activity and efficacy. The Priesthood of Christ is essentially a missionary Priesthood. If therefore missionary zeal and beneficent activity to render it practical characterize our priesthood only in a lesser degree then something essential is ing." Surely then the priest should be constantly disposed to develop the Apostolate of the Missions and to stimulate mission-consciousness in the minds and hearts of young and old. He should encourage moreover vocations for the missions and in so doing he may describe with edifying and inspirational effect to Nour youth the blessedly fruitful careers of St. Francis Xavier, one of the most zealous and extensively active missionaries since St.

Paul; of St. Peter Claver, a slave among slaves; of pamien, a leper among lepers; of Theophane Venard, an inspiration to -j the missions. In order to explain the significance of this situation I might refer to the report of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith which discloses that in 1938, just previous to the abnormal period of global conflict the Pontifical Society, one of the distribut ing agencies of the mission funds, disbursed many aspiring youthful souls; of St Isaac Jogues and his companions who crowned with martyrdom their years of preaching and of suffering among the American Indians. In this matter of providing candidates for our sionary personnel it may be to keep in mind that CathoUc "America's contribution to this personnel haj not; kept pac jaath our financial supportfof the OOO.OO. And three-fifths of this international budget was given by the Catholic people of the British Isles and Continental Europe one-fourth came from the United States of America and three-twentieths from Latin America, Asia, the Near East; Canada and the scattered Isles of the Seven Seas.

Surely as Catholics of America and more particularly as members of the Mystical Body of Christ, we should endeavor not only to fulfill our customary part in this holy enterprise but even to try and supply for the inability-to give of millions of our less fortunate brethren throughout the world. Commending then this holy and important missionary undertaking to the considerate and zealous devotion of yourselves, your priests and people and fervently requesting Divine blessing upon your worthy aspirations and activities, I am Sincerely yours, THOMAS E. MOLLOY, Bishop of Brooklyn. P.S. Kindly make returns to the Chancery Office not later than November 20th.

DO YOU KNOW THAT? YESTERDAY When Brookl yn was very young, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Paris sent $4,800.00 to help sow the seeds of Faith, where now there is such abundant fruit. That nearly every nation in Europe sent us Priests and keligious to care1 for our souls and educate our young. THAT WAS YESTERDAY! TODAY Brooklyn is no longer young. She is strong in the Faith of her Fathers bright in her hope for the future courageous in her trust in God. TODAY Europe and her people? are beaten by war.

They can do nothing for Christ and His Church, save only unite their sufferings with His, and offer them as. sacrifice of atonement for the sins of men. 5 TODAY AMERICA IS THE HOPE of the According to the 1942 edition of Missionary Index of Catholic Americans there were about twenty-seven hundred foreign missionaries from this Country in various parts of the world as of April 1st, 1942. This contribution represents less than five per cent of the world Catholic missionary personnel. And in connection with this matter we must remember as Monsignor Freking observes: "It is very probable that missionary vocations to be provided by Catholic youth of this war generation in.

Europe will be seriously reduced in number." And jiow, insofar as our pious, faithful people are concerned, we know well that they will not require any extraordinary appeal to continue their spiritual interest in our missionaries and to renew their generous support of mission work. In the future as in the past we eonfidcaiSy expect thai we shall be able to increase lay membership in our diocesan Society for the Propagation ef the Faith. Just eoo- WINS LEAGUE'S OPENING DEBATE St. Vincent Ferrer's Holy Name! Victorious in Discussion en Fire-Cent Fare Tha Catholic Debating League ol tha Dlocesa of Brooklyn opened its sixth, season Sunday by presenting STANOfNA WATCH WITH CHRIST 4 debats at a meeting of Our Lady of Sorrows HITS. Corona.

The far Sclditrt Ttr Snlon aid Marine BONAVENTURE BOOKLET NO CHRISTMAS PACKAGE COMPLETE WITHOUT ONE Brief and ear to read. These booklets have a reading and praying public all over the world. Send one to your boy. In a letter dated Sept. 29, 1544, a chaplain writes: "From previous experience I know how much good is accomplished by your excellent publications.

May the good God continue to bless you and prosper your apostolate of the pen and the About "Standing Watch Vith Christ- a chap-Iain on Sept. 1944, writes: "I find that this little pamphlet is wonderful for our boys in the Navy." Price. 10c a Copy, $1.00 Per Do. S7.00 Per 100, $dS Per 1,000 topic of the debate was "Resolred that the subway tare should be In- WHOERVE iTniv)ccsr sJSKPSUrTfJt. creased in New Tor.

City." George Hogan and Gerard Lavta of Bt. Vla- eent Ferrer Brooklyn, upheld the negattr and defeated Paul BuerUe and Thomas Poole of Holy Chfld Men's Club, Richmond HQL Edward H. Barry, president of the MISSIONS OF THE WORLD CDJL. was chairman. Following the debate, a lively open discussion was held on the topic 1 Prom: the number ef Invitations! For jVarss For tko Sick for debates in November on the topic "Resolred that permanent system of compulsory military training for one year for males between IS and 21 should be estab INC SONG.

CHILDREN'S inifV Pnavirn 'HEMlEMEtEEt-r ISSfON GCTCM TOTTY-SECra Ti3 r.ii:s!:n3 YonJIow Um Than Ever Do For Further Information Phono or Write: lished to go Into effect Immediately after the war," this will be one of the most popular topics the league X7ith a foreword by Most Rer. Thomas E. MoIIoy, 5.TJX, Bishop of Brooklyn 7ords and Melody by Rer. Paul McConnell Klohr SisIe Copies 20a 12 Copiea fjSLOO Per Hnadred 8120 has debated. A meeting wiU be held! Thursday.

Oct. 19, at Columbus ORDER Club, at which teams will be assigned to the invitations already accepted. topic wm also be se lected for December debates. 'Ap plications receired from a number ioaaveattir Hotel Coesert, 93 IlonUae Street, Brooklyn 2, N. Y.

PLEASE SEND HE Copies of Booklets for Soldier Copies of Booklet for Sailor. and Marine Copiea of Booklet for Nones Copies of Booklet for the Sick Copies of Marching Song of new organizations for membership In the league will also be acted on. i Any organization of Catholic men S08IETV FOR TE3E PROPAGflMJ HE F1ITE3 75 Grcsns Auenuc, Brooklyn 5, Kbri York Tel. ST. 3-2470 Very Rovorond John J.

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