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Seton Hall University eRepository @ Seton Hall The aC tholic Advocate Archives and Special Collections 11-9-1961 The Advocate - Nov. 9, 1961 Catholic Church Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarship.shu.edu/catholic-advocate Part of the Catholic Studies Commons, and the Missions and World Christianity Commons Did You Renew Your Advocate Subscription? New Encyclical Coming, i Holy Father Discloses VATICAN CITY (NC) Anew which alone can lead them toward solid sacrifice of so many unknown ones who and the world of labor.” encyclical was by John and lasting peace.” promised Pope cannot oven reveal their hidden The Pope then noted the program XXIII at a Mass marking his 80th birth- martyrdom.” of Catholic Action prayer, action and POPE JOHN ALSO discussed his day and the third anniversary of his coronation his sacrifice —and said that, "without coronation. anniversary, 80th year, ON THE EVE of the ceremonies, prayer, action becomes inconclusive and and the work of St. Charles Borromco, John received The encyclical, he said, will mark T’ope in audience the exterior concealing feast an superficiality, the 15th centenary of the death of whose day it was. diplomats assigned to the Holy See and Pope emptiness and sterility under a cloak of He noted that the cclchration was their Leo the Great on Nov. 11, and will center families, telling them that current fleeting successes. Without prayer, the his only a few days away from the 15th events have made the collaboration upon relation to the Church’s history. of real value of sacrifice is not under- The centenary of the death of Leo the Great, their governments with that of the Pope also used the occasion to Holy stood.” If Not ... See 5 and added: See ‘‘more make what he called an "anguished ap- important than ever before.” Page “The of the greatness of peal” for world peace. proportions Earlier, the Hope had received in LATER THE POPE went to the Con- this one of the audience the Later at a reception for diplomats truly lofty Pope, great youth of Italian Catholic- sistorial Hall, where he accepted the Pontiffs who sat the apostolic throne, who had attended the Mass, Pope John on Action and members of the College of birthday greetings of the College of Car- are so great that are to ■ ; said their “entirely peaceful encounter” they apt dismay Cardinals. dinals. of his successors ... We have he > at the ceremonies had special signifi- any Pope John spoke in French in ad- Pope John told the Cardinals that thought of paying him homage through enthusiasm and cance for world peace. dressing the diplomats, headed by Irish had been stirred by the a an of im- received special document, encyclical Ambassdor Leo Thomas McCauley, faith of the youths he had just OF THE DAY the celebration, Nov. minent publication which will illustrate was a a similar their dean, and told them that he re- and said it reflection of 4, was heavy with rain, just as it was with devout admiration his distinguished faith to be the world. gards their presence in the Vatican as found throughout three years ago when Pope John first merits and his personal characteristics a "task in the name He cited the reception of his encyclical, ascended performed of the Papal throne. in relation to the history of the et of Holy |their| governments in common with “Mater Magistra,” as one example Inside St. Peter’s Basilica Church.” awaiting the Holy See to assure the real good of this faith. the arrival were members Pope’s of spe- Citing quotations from five address- countries.” He then cited other cial missions from [theirl respective encouraging 67 nations. Also es that Pope Leo delivered at his own “Reasons to fear for the future of signs through the world. present were the Pope’s three brothers coronation anniversary celebrations, humanity are not wanting,” the “First of all . the of and his sister. Ambassador Thomas Fin- John said that lie blushes at the Pope prestige Pope continued, he "the duty of letter represented at of as emphasized the Church remains high in the eyes the U.S. the cele- realization the responsibility God en- incumbent upon all men to make good nations,” he said. bration. trusted to him three years ago. use of the time allowed them to act in "The and untiring zeal Cardinal Montini of Milan, the first “When we think of the great mission enlightened the interests of peace, civilization and Cardinal created by Pope John, cele- conferred upon us to care fqr the uni- of the pastort, of souls, and of the clergy brated real progress.” and around them in will- the Mass. Ahead of the Pope in versal flock of Christ,” he saftl', "we are laity gathered the The of diplomatic ing collaboration, radiates edification opening procession marched the overwhelmed with anxiety at the thought presence represen- whole 46 tations at the Holy See, Pope John and good The fervent ex- Papal court, including Car- of the great responsibilities we have as- example . dinals. But stated, is a confirmation of the fact that pectation of the ecumenical council con- sumed. it is also permissible to re- their governments intend to join the tinues to give tone to works and joice in this gift. It was the Blessed Lord good DURING THE John MASS, Pope who Holy See in the common effort of elevat- to the interior preparation of souls.” imposed this grave burden upon us, gave a sermon in Italian. It was ap- ing humanity and for the and it is He who must us bear it working that help SUCH SIGNS to con- parent the Pope’s slight cold was of encourage one conscientiously and with dignity.” perservation peace. still with him. As he read on, it was tinue confidently, although “shadows clear SOME of Italian Catho- ha that he was becoming fatigued DISCUSSING HIS birthday, he said 40,000 youths and sadness” are never wanting, from the effort. lic Action jammed St. Peter’s Basilica added. - - that "age is bestowed that one may gain Pontifical offered The Pope’s plea for peace was made devotion . longevity is venerable in o take part in a Mass "The manifestations of respect and in these words: of 6y the Pope in the morning. As the itself, worthy respect in all ages, but devotion that arc directed in these days “This is meet- Pope addressed the congregation in an entirely peaceful it is above all a great gift of God.” to our humble person,” he continued, ing here is Italian after enthusiastic cheers .. everything peace, seren- The Pope traced the influence of St. Mass, “have a meaning that goes beyond the confidence. punctuated his words. ity, Charles Borromco on his life and re- joy of the moment, for by them tho “What fine to a example a world called that he had devoted 50 years of Pope John told the youths that from Church gives to the world a testimony which is always troubled, always rest- study to the pastoral visits of St. Charles them "comes the promise of better days, of this marvelous unity: The Pope with under of less, always the threat some to the Pope’s native village of Bergamo. the certainty of the future, on which is his Cardinals, with the Bishops, clergy fresh catastrophe. You are giving here, "Let us therefore invoke St. Charles founded the perennial youthfulness of and faithful, fused together in the inti- gentlemen, a lesson of true and and let invite affec- genuine us him to gather about us the Church. When one is young, every- mate harmony of thoughts and concord, a sample of what understanding close to this altar in St. Peter’s all the thing in life is smiling and difficulties tions according to the ardent aspirations among nations could be.” saints of heaven and earth . and are less a cause for fear than a chal- of the Divine Redeemer. He asked the representatives those sons of and win.” of ours who have been sacri- lenge to fight “This,” the Pope concluded, “is to many lands: “Pray God that men ficed for the sake of HELP HANDICAPPED CHILDREN: Albert Tobia and Carol to Christ, for truth, "We have all been young,” the Pope truly the broad vision of the life of the Mercogliano display and nations, the for freedom overcoming questions and for justice,” he said. continued. "We arc all heart. Church, of the that Archbishop Boland specially designed canisters to be used CYO members of young at prospects open up by material interests which divide them, "Often the cry of many of them We all share the grave anxieties of the to her in the expectation of the ecu- throughout the archdibcese Nov. 12 in fund collection for the Mt. Carmel Guild’s may know how to raise themselves ever reaches us from afar and rends our youth of today: the anxieties for their menical council and of the general re- more to those values of the heart. It is program for blind, deaf, mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed youngsters. supreme a bloodstained, sad and moral well-being, for their just aspira- flowering of virtues and the apostolate spirit which bring them closer and for us to The Archbishop has proclaimed the week of Nov. 12-18 “CYO Help for Handicapped painful thought dwell on the tions, for their introduction into society which will follow that great event.” Children Week.” For Development: Pastoral Changes Over $31 Million Fr. Lawlor to West Orange, The Advocate in Drive Fr. Stone to Coytesville Official Publication of the Archdiocrsc of Newark, X.