An edition of The light of the Cross in the twentieth century
(1905)
The light of the Cross in the twentieth century
the influence of the Church on modern civilization ... From the pens of the Paulist Fathers and other eminent authorities as indicated throughout the work
by James Gibbons
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The Light of the cross in the twentieth century: the influence of the church in modern civilization ... the teachings of the Church made manifest to the modern mind, from the pens of the Paulist fathers and other eminent authorities ... with an introductory chapter by his eminence James Cardinal Gibbons. Volume I.
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CONTENTS
THE CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Some Misconceptions Dispelled.
By Bryan J. Clinch.
The Organization of the Church in the Philippines — The Conversion of the Savage Races, 305
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL CONDITIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The Achievements of the Religious Orders and The Work of
The American Teacher.
American Misconceptions of the Philippines — Educational Work in the Philippines — The Work of the Spanish Missionaries. . ,321
A CATHOLIC PEOPLE, THEIR COUNTRY AND THEIR CUSTOMS.
PORTO RlCO AND THE PORTO RlCANS.
By Mark W. Harrington.
General Character of the Island — Character of the Population. , 325
THE CHURCH IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
By Rev. L. W. Mulhane.
Catholicity and the New American Expansion — The Heroic Story of a Great Cleric of the Common Life— Father Damien the Apostle of the Lepers — His Work Continued by his Brother, -Father Pamphile — Rev. John Alexius Augustine Bachelot, Apostolic Prefect of the Hawiian Islands. 333
THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS,
A Great Teaching Order.
Its Work in the United States and Throughout the World. By Max Mendel.
La Salle the Founder, of a Distinguished Family — History of Inception and Promotion — De La Salle the Real Founder of Primary School, the Originator of Simultaneous or Class Instruction— The Canonization, May 1900, of Saint John Baptist de La Salle — Work and Spirit of the Schools— Present Status of the Schools— Increase of the Brother's Schools 341
THE CATHOLIC SISTERHOODS IN THE UNITED STATES.
By Rev. John Talbot Smith.
The Work of the Sisterhoods — Remarkable Record of the Catholic Sister-
hoods — Work and Costumes of the Various Orders — Founders of
American Sisters of Charity — Rules of Convent Life — Novitiate the
Source of a Community's Strength. . . . 359
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY.
Their Foundation Throughout the World.
Established in the United States by the Saintly Mother Seton, an American Convert.
St. Francis de Sales and St. Vincent de Paul — Spread of the Organization — The Most Saintly Character of his Time — " God and the Poor " — Origin of the Great Order — Origin of the Sisters of Charity — A Noble and Saintly Woman — God Favors Formation of Community — Vincent's Pious Methods — Womanhood According to the Gospel of Jesus Christ — Constitution of the Order — A Strange and Bold Innovation — Difficulties Overcome — The Victory of Obedience. . 373
THE UNIFICATION OF THE URSULINES.
Inaugurated in America, Concluded in Rome.
A Glorious Achievement of the Pontificate of Leo XIII.
Discourse of Cardinal Satolli — Importance of Unification — The New Generalate Instituted — The Pope Favors the Unification — Harmonious Outcome of Assembly — Opening Sermon — The Need of Unity — A New Embodiment of the Past — The Seal of the Cross*— Freedom of Action and Generous Obedience — Persecution and Sacrilege — n Disadvantages of Isolation — Uniting the Past and the Future — A Work Essentially Divine— The Perpetual Standard. . . 389
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MISSIONARIES TO NON-CATHOLICS.
The Opening of a Divine Movement for America's Conversion.
By Rev. William L. Sullivan, C. S. P.
Father Hecker's Mission — The Position Presented — Apostolate Permanently Established — Work of Conference — Scope of the discussions -The True Missionary Spirit— Immediate Needs of the Work. 405
THE MISSIONARY AND HIS TOPICS.
By Rev. Walter Elliott, C. S. P.
The Essential Method — Explain the Interior Life of Catholics — The Appeal to the Spiritual Motives — The Method to Adopt — Perpetuity of the Church — No Minimizing — The Secret of Catholic Missionary Success — The Missionaries to the Heathen — A Divine Movement for America's Conversion ...... 429
A CATHOLIC COLLEGE FOR TRAINING NEGRO CATECHISTS,.
For the Instruction of Afro-Americans in the Catholic Faith.
By Very Rev. John R. Slattery.
Religious Status of the Negro Race — Four Million Negroes of No Religion — Need of Negro Workers on the Missions — Training Catechists a Good Inspiration — The House of God — Catechists on the Foreign Missions — African Apostolic College — The Method in Uganda — Experience of Cardinal Massajo— A Lesson From the Enemy — A Vital Necessity for the Negro Race. . . 439
THE BUREAU OF CATHOLIC MISSIONS.
For the Preservation of the Faith Among the Indians.
By Rev. H. G. Ganss.
The Indian Question a Vexatious One — Catholic Work Among the Indians — Our National Indian Policy — The Agreement and Promise of the Government — Revoked at the Instigation of Bigotry, 453
DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CONVERTS.
Intellectual Reaction Against Sectarianism.
Dr. O. A. Brownson — Rev. Isaac T. Hecker — Eminent Panlist Converts — Dr. Ives and Pius IX — Rev. James Kent Stone — Catholic Arch- bishops and Bishops formerly Protestant Ministers — Conquests of Catholicity in New England — Catholic Conversions in England and Other Lands. . . . . . . . . 457
THE PROGRESS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Status of our Catholic Colleges — Catholics at Protestant Universities — A short-sighted View — Advantages of Religious Education — Exposed to Error and Doubt— Duty of Catholic Parents — Part of Our Gospel, 460
LEADING CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN THE UNITED STATES.
The Catholic University of America. .... 469
Approbation of the Pope — Object and Scope of the University —
Georgetown University, D. C. . . » , . 476
The St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. • • • . 480
Notre Dame University, Indiana. . 481
Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md. . 0 . 486
St. Ignatius College, San Francisco, Cal. . . . 487
St. John's University, Collegeville Minn. . , . 488
The Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. .... 489
St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York City, N, Y. . .491
St. John's College, Fordham, New York City, N. Y. . • 491
St. Xavier College, Cincinnati O. . 495
Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass. . 496
St. Peter's College, Jersey City, N, J. . # . 497
College of St. Francis Xavier, New York City, N. Y. , . 498
Marquette College, Milwaukee, Wis. . 500
Seton Hall College, South Orange, N. J. . . . 500
The College of St. Thomas of Villanova, Villanova, Pa. . 502
Boston College, Boston, Mass, . . . • • 504
Detroit College, Detroit, Mich. , 505
Christian Brothers College, Memphis, Tenn. . . . 506
St. John's College, Brooklyn, New York City, N, Y. . . 508
Canisius College, Buffalo, N. Y. . . . . .510
College of the Immaculate Conception, New Orleans, La. . 511
Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala. . . . -517
STUDENT'S LIFE IN OUR CATHOLIC COLLEGES.
Activities and Organizations for his Culture, Entertainment and Recreation.
Physical Culture — Gymnastic and Outdoor Exercises — Students and Cadet Military Organizations — Students' Devotional Societies in our Catholic Colleges — Alumni Associations — College Journals Conducted by Students — Other College Societies — Literary, Debating Dramatic and Musical. . . . . ... 521
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
By Jeremiah C. Curtin.
Foundation and Growth of the Church in French Canada — Cartier — Champlain — First Missionaries — First College North of Mexico — The Ursulines — Destruction of the French Missions— Increase of French Canadian Population — Catholic Education in the Dominion — Laval University — Ottawa University — St. Michael's College —The Episcopate of Bishop Bourget, of Montreal, 581
CATHOLIC FRATERNAL AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES,
Catholic Federation, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Messmer.
Unity and Strength of Action Needed — To Spread the Light of Catholic Faith — New Field for Catholic Societies — A United Laity. . 589
HISTORY OF FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
By Thomas B. Minahan, First President of the Federation.
Cardinal Aim of Federation — Programme and Method of Federation — Sources of the Federation — Lay Action Commanded by the Sovereign Pontiff — Bishops Messmer and McFaul aid the Movement — Objects of Federation — First National Convention. . . 601
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.
By Rev. Henry A. Brann, D.D.
True and false Meanings of Fraternity — Christianity the Restorer of Human Rights — Second Great Source of Natural Fraternity — Our Laws of Christian Origin — The Church and Fraternal Societies. 623
THE GERMAN CATHOLIC CENTRAL VEREIN.
Foundation of the Organization — Excellent Work of the Verein — Its Attitude toward Secret Societies and Catholic Schools — The State Associations — Influence and Importance of the Central Verein. 653
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
A Distinctly American Order — The Aim and Object of the Order— The Founders of the Order — The National Council the Governing Body. 657
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN.
Founding and Growth of the Organization — The Leading Features of the Order — Supreme Ladies' Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John. 662
THE CATHOLIC MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
Founding and Object of the Society — Sanctioned by Pope Leo XIII — Advantages of the Society — Excellent Record of the Association. 666
THE CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
Founding of the Association — A Prosperous Mutual Benefit Society — Admirable Features of the Order — Catholic in Its Membership. 669
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF AMERICA.
Especially Strong in the South*— Only Practical Catholics Admitted. 672
THE. IRISH CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT UNION.
Origin of the Union — Its Basis and Spirit Essentially Catholic — Blessed by Popes Pius IX and Leo XIII and Many Archbishops and Bishops. 673
THE CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION OF AMERICA.
By Rev. Alexander P. Doyle, C. S. P.
Formation of a National Temperance Union — Its Objects and Means — A Centennial Memorial — Decrees of Baltimore Council — Growth of the Temperance Movement — Future Out look for the Movement. 676
THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.
American Branch of Order — A Supporter of Every Catholic Interest — The Order an Advocate of Catholic Education — A Noble Record. 682
THE CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION.
Organization of the Legion — Approved by Highest Authorities — The System of Organization — New York State Council — Beneficent Results of Such Societies — Deserves the Support of Catholics. 687
THE YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE. By F. J. Kierce, Sup. Pres.
Catholic Fraternal Societies — The Primary Purpose of the Order — Duties of the Members — Phenomenal Growth of the Institute. 693
THE CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS.
Inception of the Order of Foresters — Object of the Organization — Conditions of Membership — Restrictions on Membership. . 700
THE LADIES' CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
Founding of the Association — First of Its Kind on Record — Objects the Association—Condition and Status of the Society, 703
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