The Archives of The University of Notre Dame 607 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-6448 [email protected] Notre Dame Archives: Alumnus THE NOTRE DAME ALUMNUS Universal Communic Sunday, Dec. 5 (Page 3) Notre Dame Now (Page 4) Father Sorin's Notre Dame (Page 5) Afternoon Mass hi Dillon Hall with Father Gerald McMahon <— as Celebrant Vol. 22 OCTOBER, 1943 No. I The Notre Dame Alumnus the prominent part that anxiety, fear and worry play as a cause in many ail­ ments, particularly many types of ulcers, Ali44fuU HelUfloui RiJJetm of heart disease and of break-downs, the number of which are increasing at an rBY REV. JOHN P. LYNCH, CS.Cs alarming rate. "This growth is due to the stepped-up tempo of our life, increasing burdens and decreasing trust and confi­ SIN OR "SCIENCE" trous even if not clearly appreciated yet. dence in God and His Providence, or lov­ A month or so ago, this column pointed Responsibility can be laid fully at the ing care for us. out the stupidity of those modem writ­ door of that "scientific" birth-control, ers who approve sex irregularities under preached by Mrs. Sanger and adopted by We know many priests and Catholic an alleged our "scientific" educators, sociologists doctors who are recommending prayer, "new scientific, and writers. particularly the rosary, in periods of progressive" Within our time, conditions will force stress and anxiety. attitude. an about-face and it will become not only OUR LADY—HEALTH OF THE SICE moral but patriotic to have larger fam­ One of the One young N. D. graduate relates how ilies. reviewers of he was told that his ulcer was so ad­ the New York "THERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN vanced and hopeless that he could expect , Times book ENGLAND" at best a life of invalidism, if not actual section hails a The English have awakened and tossed confinement to a bed. He started the recent novel "scientific" limitation of families out the rosary cure, grabbing it at every attack dealing ^\•ith window as phoney "science" and harmful of jitters. Today, four months later, he incest. She to the welfare of the country. is pronounced almost completely cured Father Lynch blurbs approv­ The authors of the English Beveridge and is returning to work—and the doctor ingly: "Incest Plan, providing for post-war social se­ humbly disclaims credit. has been here examined with none of curity, are honest and really scientific Another person paid §1,200 to a psy­ the sinister hocus-pocus by which a when they state that the English race is chiatrist without any help or relief from creaking morality is usually substituted headed for extinction if the birth-rate severe jitters and hysteria. Relief came for understanding." -And this lack of continues to decline. The authors state by following the advice of a wise old understanding, she says, is due to "the flatly and clearly that one of the main parish priest in confession, who said: incorrigible moralism of our culture" and aims of the whole plan is to raise the "Listen, when you feel one of these at­ "our incomplete transition from sin to birth-rate. To accomplish that they pro­ tacks coming, just grab your Rosary, say science." vide cash maternity benefits and weekly two or three Hail Marys to Our Lady A typical example of a broad-minded cash allowances to parents for children for the grace to laugh at yourself, not to intellectual being just iiat-headed and under 15 years, whether the parent is take yourself too seriously." dumb. .If she read any history, she would employed or unemployed. Using the Rosary can bring back know that just before Rome's fall, many Consider now the widely-hailed plan some of the peace and tranquility that of the degraded Romans "understood" of our National Resources Planning used to be given us at the Grotto by Our and approved the beast in man—and Board. Undoubtedly infected by the "sci­ Lady. practiced all the sex irregularities of our entific" teaching of Mrs. Sanger and her October is the month of the rosary, a day, including incest. allied group, our Planning Board was proper time to turn back to the rosary And, vi'hile they understood and ap­ utterly — and dishonestly—silent about and to the Queen of Peace, whether our proved, they didn't excuse it by calling it our falling birth-rate and its direful anxiety is born on the battlefield, in the a "scientific" attitude, effect on the country. It therefore made office or at home. no mention of maternity benefits or pay­ 48 - 18 A NATION OF OLD PEOPLE ment to aid in the rearing of children. That isn't a football score. It repre­ Medical schools preparing their stu­ It did, however, propose to give edu­ sents the fact that the human being has dents for the future are stressing geri­ cational aid to children over the com­ to use 48 muscles all over his puss in a atrics—the study and treatment of dis­ pulsory school age. Probably it intends scowl or frown, only 18 in a smile. eases of old age. Geriatrics is beginning to send them all to college! God evidently intended that we smile to rival and supplant pediatrics, or the If all of the Plan was as unscientific more than frown. At least, he made smil­ ca:re of children. —and dishonest—as its silence on our ing a lot easier. Medical progress has lengthened the falling birth-rate indicates, no wonder it We can smile more easily and more average life span or expectancy, and met such a flat reception in the United often if we have the peace of God in our with more people living longer, the treat­ States—and rejection by Congress. hearts, "that peace which the world can­ ment of diseases of old age is becoming not grive." ] a specialty. SCIENCE AND PRAYER That peace in the face of increased | The doctors also see that our birth­ Medical men are also emphasizing burdens and sorrows must be grounded i rate has been falling steadily (except more and more the mental and spiritual on the realization that, in the state of for the temporary flurry caused by war elements in treating certain ailments. grace we are Sons of God destined for an marriages, etc.) and that we are des­ Increasingly, medical authorities admit eternal home of happiness, earned for tined to become a nation of old people, the limitations of science alone and are us by our elder Brother, Christ, through with old people far outnumbering youth. realizing the truth of the late Dr. Charles suffering. The effect of this on industry, homes and Mayo's statement that "The mental and Our sufferings can be made to pay off reconstruction work, taxes, education and spiritual factor in disease varies from if we accept them and offer them up in our Army and Navy—if another war 65 to 75 perecent." union with Christ, through the Mass come, which God forbid—^will be disas­ Medical research continues to disclose especially. The Notre Dame Alumnus This mesrazine is published bi-monthly by the Univeraity of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. Indiana. Eulered an second class matter October 1, 1939, at tha Fostoffiee, Notre Dame, Indiaaa. under the act of AuKOSt 24, 1912. Member of the American Alumni Council and of the National CkthoUe Alnnni Federation. lame* E. Amutron?. '25, EditoR WilUam B. DooUy. '28. Mdnogiag Editor VOL 22 OaOBER, 1943 No. I Universal Communion Sunday Dec. 5 Program Begun by New York CHy Qub in 1938 Should Find Real Response From All Other Qubs This Year; Idea is Most Perfect Form for N.D. Unity In 1938, the Notre Dame Club of New Few of the restrictions that interfere this Universal Communion Sunday of York City, under the leadership of Dan­ with Club meetings of other types apply 1943, one of the most critical years in iel J. O'Neil, president, launched the to this form of observance. the world's history, made the occasion idea of a Universal Notre Dame Com­ The absence of Club members in the on Dec. 5 for a real observance by every munion Sunday, to be held nearest the service should be just an added incentive Local Chib.. The reasons are as obvious feast of the Immaculate Conception. for those who remain to take part. as they are numerous. Many Clubs num­ ber gold stars on their membership roll. Immediate and favorable response This is an occasion on which the Club All Club number service stars. Every from the Club made that iirst event out­ members can include their families, as Notre Dame man and his family have a standing. Postmaster General Frank C. all who are in the Notre Dame family in deep stake in the war and in the peace Walker was the toastmaster. Monsignor its largest sense share the motives and to.come. Where better to turn than to Fulton Sheen was the speaker. Bishop the benefits. Notre Dame, Virgin most powerful. Com­ John F. O'Hara, C.S.C., then president forter of the afflicted. of Notre Dame, broadcast from South The Alumni Board would like to see America during the breakfast which fol­ lowed the Mass in St. Patrick's Cathe­ dral, celebrated by the late Msgr. La- velle. Governor Kelly Commencement Speaker Twelve other Notre Dame Clubs ac­ Notre Dame's 100th Commencement, Most Rev. William P. O'Connor, D.D., cepted the New York Club's invitation long awaited and long planned, was an­ Ph.D., bishop of Superior, Wis., will to join in this significant and appropri­ nounced by Rev.