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THE BULLETIN, December 10, 1960—PAGE’ 7 lAJritc, r3 an J Identic eri EDITED BY LEO J. ZUBER 2332 North Decatur Rd. Decatur, Georgia A. M. D. G. For the greater glory of God and for the spiritual benefits of authors, publishers, review ers and readers. * * * f MODERN CATHOLIC THINKERS, edited by A. Rob ert Capronegri, Harper, 1960, 636 pp., $15.00. Reviewed by Flannery O'Connor To anyone who happens to be sceptical about the modern Catholic’s freedom and abili ty to contribute to the intel lectual life of our times, this book should be persented. In his introduction, Fr. D’Arcy, S.J., notes that those who are prejudiced against Catholic thinkers “count it against them that their views are very old and musty. The art of liv ing and thinking, they claim, is to be contemporary. Fur thermore, not only are the ideas they follow out of date; LUNSFORD-WILSGN CO. 714 STEWART AVE., S. W. ATLANTA, GA. 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PO. 7-0503 FOREST PARK, GA. they are bound to accept an authorized version and there fore, to reneat a lesson by heart. The Catholic is as tied to a set of formulas as the Marxist; be is equally intran sigent and with a mind closed to other ideas. Such critics are inclined to look upon counter arguments as special pleading. Dr. Caponieri, assuming that evidence to the contrary is the onlv suitable method of per suading such dissenting, critics, has brought together thirty- e' CT ht essavs bv Catholics whose work leaves no suspi cion that anv svstem of ideas has been imposed or true lib erty of thought curtailed. Aside from the excellence of Dr. Oaponieri’s choices, the anthology has the further ad vantage of leading the reader to the original work from ’which monv of these essavs have been taken, and in pre senting him with translations of significant chanters of books which have not and may never h° published in this country. The selections range from a chanter, “Human and Divine,” ken from the well-known, Mind and Heart of Love bv Fr. D’Arcy, to “Existential ism,” from an unpublished, manuscript of Regis Jolivet. This anthology will make an excellent Christmas gift for any college student brighter than most or for anvone else concerned with the life of the mind. ROME IS HOME, edited by the Earl of Wicklow (Academy Library Guild), 1959, 155 pp., $2.95. Reviewed by Leo J. Zuber Every Catholic, whether of the cradle or convert variety, should occasionally and seri ously ask himself “What would I be if I were not a Catholic? And, would I be content?” If one would reflect on this question, he would all the more value his religious inheritance for the gift of Faith is heritage.. ROME IS HOME, is a collection of the accounts of some 30 individ uals, all British, and all con verts to the Catholic faith. Many were Anglican religious, both men and women, but there are Baptist, Methodist, POPE VOICES CONCERN OVER ‘DELUGE’ OF FILTH VATICAN CITY, (NO — His Holiness Pope John XXIII has urged priests and seminarians of Rome to intensify efforts against the “dirty deluge” of material in the communica tions fields. The Pope, who snoke on the regulations of the Roman Syn od held last January 25. said he is grateful for “the practice and progress of high literary, scientific, moral and religious production” in various media of communications. “But how poor our part still is.” he stated, “when compared with the immense and dirtv deluge of printed and audio visual production the world over, which — instead of ele vating souls and nations to the knowledge, love and worship of God, instead of raisin* them to truth, kindness, pure beauty, justice, brotherhood and peace — ultimately cor rupts and stupefies good senti ments and paves the wav for the fatal germs of dissolution and rujp ...” The Pope told the priests that he understands thev can not perform their ministry without coming into contact and Presbyterian cases as well. A merit of this book is that each individual tells his own case. In no instance is the treatment other than brief and chatty. If you seek learned and lengthy treatment of con vert cases, you’d best look elsewhere. Every individual, in his own way, says “I be came a Catholic because of the gift of Faith which God saw fit to give me.” There isn’t a single conversion story here in the manner of St. Paul as we tend to think of the latter. Years of doubt, uncertainty, mental turmoil and search are the rule. And, should you ever won der what your case might have been were you not now a Catholic, you might very well find an altar ego aind his story in this trim volume that would be your near parallel. SEASON’S GREETINGS J. J. JARDINA & CO. STATE FARMERS MARKET PO. 6-9638 FOREST PARK, GA. BEST WISHES HILLARD HEATING & PLUMBING CO. 287 NORTH AVENUE, N. E. TR. 2-9464 ATLANTA, GEORGIA KING DRUG STORE, INC. "Your Northside Druggist For Quality 8s Service" Prescriptions Called For And Delivered 2929 Peachtree Rd., N. E. CE. 3-2101 Atlanta, Ga. with worldly things, but he urged them to cultivate the priestly spirit, which is the starting point “toward the true greatness and glory of Chris tianity.” “Modern technology and the superabundance of commodi ties represent a twofold source of danger,” the pope contin ued. “These dangers are found in . . . an artificial reproduc tion or malicious publication of subtle intellectual and mor al deviations and — more con crete— in the errors and eivls that have existed through the. ages from the very beginning, arid their visual reproduction and duplication by means of the press and movies, which endlessly multiply their im ages and attractions.” “We prav each of our dear priests to place his hand on his heart and examine himself well on this matter, which we consider of the highest gravity and importance,” the Pope said. The Pope also urged the priests and seminarians to en courage the faithful to read the Bible. Ignorance of the Scriptures “is today truly un pardonable for any self- respecting Catholic,” he stated. He urged all to read specifi cally the two epistles of St. Peter, which he referred to as the two encyclicals of the first pope. The Pope spoke before an overflow crowd that apparent ly caught Vatican officials un prepared. The special audience was scheduled for 11 a. m. (Nov. 24) in the Hall of Bene dictions, the huge room direct ly over the portico of St. Peter’s basilica. The hall was packed long before the audi ence hour; an adjourning hall was filled and the doors had to be closed to thousands of clerics. An estimated 10,000 came for the audience. Pope John stressed three points concerning the effects of the Roman Synod, which resulted in the adoption of a diocesan code of 755 regula tions. The Pope said that priests should work to perfect their mission in the world, should not compromise their commit ment to be detached from the world and should promote reading of the Sacred Scrip tures. The Roman Synod brought the clergy of the Diocese of Rome' for a week of delibera tions under the Pope, who is their Bishop. It was the first: such gathering of Rome clergy in five centuries. Among those present at the audience here were Clemente Cardinal Micara, the Pope’s Vicar General for Rome; Luigi Cardinal Traglia, the Pro- Vicar General; and 17 other cardinals. At the conclusion of the audience, the Pope and all those attending recited a prayer for the success of the forthcoming ecumenical coun cil. . II Puppet Slew For Children NEW YORK, (NC) — The National Council of Catholic Men has announced this lineup of its December television and radio programs: —Three children’s shows on “Look Up and Live” on CBS- TV, December 4, 11, and 13 at 10:30 a. m., EST. —A series on religious mus ic on the “Catholic Hour” on NBC radio, December 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2:30 p. m., EST. —Roundtable discussion of Scriptures on “Christian in Ac tion” on ABC radio, Decem ber 4, 11 and 18 at 11:30 a. m., EST. —A special Christmas pro gram of music and Gospel nar ration on the birth of Christ on “Christian in Action” on December 25. The programs all produced in cooperation with the net work on which they will be broadcast, are seen on a de layed basis in some areas. A check of local program list ings is advised by the NCCM radio and TV office here. The three children’s pro grams on “Look Up and Live” will feature a puppet show by Mrs. Lea W'allace on December 4; the Christmas story as told in dance by Anita. Zahn and her students on December 11; and a series of drawings and narration by primary school children telling of the events surrounding Christ’s birth to be broadcast on Dec. 18. The four programs on the “Living Music of the Church” on the “Catholic Hour” on ra dio will feature the commen tary of C. Alexander Peloquin, a composer and conductor who is director of the Peloquin Chorale of Providence, R. I. The discussion of Scripture on the first three programs of the “Christian in Action” se ries is entitled “Laymen Dis cuss the Scriptures.” It will feature students of the Adult Education Centers of the Chi cago archdiocese in conversa tions with Father Daniel Lup- ton, a Chicago priest. Writings to be discussed are the Book of Genesis, the Book of Job and St. Paul’s Epistle to Philemon. Bible Reading Rule Binds Public Schools BALTIMORE (NC) — A rul ing favoring Bible reading ii public schools is binding oi all of Maryland’s p u b 1 i school system, Thomas G. Pul len, state superintendent o schools, said. Mr. Pullen has mailed ou copies of the ruling by Mary land’s Attorney General to th> 24 school superintendents ii the state. The ruling holds tha Bible reading in openin, school exercises is constitu tional but that pupils who ob ject to it may be excused. LITURGY IN HOME SEEN WAY TO COMPETE WITH TV AND OTHER MEDIA Compliments Of A Friend JOHN H. HARLAND CO. Commercial and Bank Stationery TR. 5-8771 655 LAMBERT DRIVE, N. E. P. O. BOX 13085 ATLANTA 24, GA. EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. (NC) — The liturgy is the Church’s most effective means of drawing children’s attention from television and other vis ual distractions, a liturgy ex pert said here. Father Francis X. Weiser, S.J., of Weston (Mass.) College declared that the observance in the home of liturgical religious customs “is the greatest means of visual religious education” of children. , He stressed that liturgy in the home is an effective coun terbalance to TV and other media carrying “worldly, shal low and nonreligious influenc es in the home.” Father Weiser, author of “Religious Customs in the Family,” told 1,000 delegates to a New England regional lit urgy study day (Nov. 25): “It is of the utmost special importance in our time that the little ones in the home learn about God and God’s kingdom in a way similar to that of the nonreligious world ly presentation.” Mrs. John Julian Ryan of Goffstown, N. H., a member of the board of the national Liturgical Conference, said a housewife can contribute to promoting the work of Christ through her everyday work. She said housework, well per formed, “makes it possible and easier for husbands and chil- E. B. Rice & Co. Bookkeeping & Tax Service TR. 5-8317 881 PEACHTREE, N. E. ATLANTA, GA. dren to do their work of praise of God, of self-development and of service of man.” “We are not serving Christ’s plan if we make ourselves slaves to our children’s whims, if we do their work for them,” she said. “Our job,” she observ ed, “is to bring them up to re sponsible human and Christian freedom for themselves and others, freedom to praise and serve God and to serve their neighbors.” She emphasized that getting to know Christ and growing in friendship with God are ac complished in the same way as one becomes a real friend of another. “This is by being with Him, talking with Him and working on something both are Him,” she said. Father Benedict Ehmann of Watkins Glen, N. Y., a member of the Liturgical Conference advisory council, predicted that the liturgical movement will .bring about a rebirth in society that will make the ■ 16th cen tury Renaissance “seem pale in significance.” Father Frederick McManus, president of the Liturgical Conference and professor of canon law at the Catholic Uni versity of America, Washing ton, D. C., defined the liturgy as “the public worship of the whole Body of Christ, which is His Church.” He said that Catholics be come members of the Church through Baptism, and this membership gives them a right to active participation in the Church’s public worship. Keep your foot off the a celerator and poised on tl brake pedal as you approai all intersections. Being pr pared and able to stop w avoid most accidents. RRST INDIAN STUDENTS Mother O. Lapeyre, superior of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. Charles, Mo., is shown greeting the first two In dian students ever enrolled at the 142-year-old echoed. 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