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MARCH 2. 1957. THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA FIFTEEN BOOK REVIEWS (Continued from Page 7) GENERAL NON-FICTION WRITINGS OF EDITH STEIN. (Newman $3.75 reviewed by- Flannery O’Connor.) This is a selection of the writings of Edith Stein, a German Jewish reviewed by Flannery O’Connor. This is a relection of the writings of Edith Stein, a German Jewish philosopher who became a Cath olic in 1922, subsequently en tered. the Carmelite Order and died in the. gas chambers at Auschwitz in 1942. The selections have been made, translated and introduced by Hilda Graef whose biography of the author, “The Scholar and the Cross,” appeared a year or two ago. The selections have apparently been made in order to show the-range of Edith Stein’s personality and scholar ship: -a sampling is given from her spiritual, mystical, education al, . and philosophical writings, but in each case not a large enough sample to do more than tantalize the reader who has a real interest in the subject she is writing about. The spiritual writings, of which only three examples are given,! are very impressive, being the | type of spirituality that is based j on thought rather than emotion. | The mystical writings include an essay on the Pseudo-Dionysius; which is perhaps the most inter- Redemptorist Purgat-orian Society 11 High Masses Daily Plus Other Benefixs 1225 E. Eager SI. Write Baltimore i, Md SALES SHOE SHOP SERVICE • QUALITY SATISFACTION CE. 3-9223 3988 Peachtree Rd., N. E. Atlanta Terminix ADVERTISED IN 'Df'fcttnT TV# Saturday JT VfO JL Bruce Terminix Co. 1101 Spring Dr., N. W. ATLANTA, GA. Branches: Albany — Columbus World * a Largest In Termite Control It Pays To Know Your — 1 STATE FARM Agent Doug Stephens INSURANCE SERVICE Auto • Life • Fire 125 Trinity Place Decatur, Ga. DR. 3-4424 Look For Oscar I esting piece in the book. The edu- j cational writings reveal the auth or to have been a thorough-going I feminist, willing when the occa- I sio demanded to wrestle with the Apostle Paul. The philosophical i writings will probably be of in terest only to those who have a background in the phenomenolog ical approach of Edmund Husserl, | whose student and. assistant Edith Stein was in her early days. This | is a valuable book inasmuch as it I is, at present, all that is available j to us of Edith Stein’s work in j translation. THOMAS MERTON, A BIBLI- | OGRAPHY, compiled by Frank i Dell’Isola, (Farrar, Straus & Cu- ! dahy $3.50), reviewed by Cecilia j L. Hines. This book will be valu- J able to libraries and to serious readers of Thomas Merton. In his introduction, the author tells of his visit to the Monastery of Our Lad3' of Gethsemani, in Kentucky, . and expresses his appreciation to Abbot M. James Fox of Geth semani for permission to visit there and work in the monastery library; also to Thomas Merton for “his invaluable suggestions and assistance and his infinite pa tience;” to Sister Mary Therese, S.D.S., a close friend of Thomas Merton, who possesses the largest collection of Me.rtonia in the coun try; and to the staffs of many libraries and publications which assisted him. The book itself is anj expansion of an earlier version which ap peared in th pages of THOUGHT. The index pattern is unusual. For ease and immediate, reference it has been divided into nine separ ate sections. In this book, the re searcher will find many items which would otherwise be almost impossible to trace, and will rec ognize its value as a definitive reference on the writings of the popular Trappist author. FOUNTAIN OF JUSTICE, by John C. H. Wu, (Sheed & Ward $3.75). In his polished style, Dr. Wu shows the close relation be tween the natural law and the English common law. He develops the idea that the common law of justice and its philosophy is de rived from Christian ideology which still prevails in America. The work is heavy with quotes and annotations collaborating this point of view. SWIFT VICTORY, by Walter Farrell, O.P., and Dominic Hughes. O.P., (Sheed & Ward $3.25). These two sons of St. Do minic have presented in modern language the teaching of St. Tho mas on the seven gifts of the Ho ly Spirit, stressing the great need the modern world has for this knowledge. A most practical book, it is both interesting and thought ful—a valuable contribution to the promotion of spiritual growth in souls. PSYCHO ANALYSIS AND PERSONALITY, by Joseph Nut- tin, translated by George Lamb, (Sheed- Ward $4.00). An erudite writer who teaches psychology at the Catholic University of Lou vain evaluates psychoanalysis from the standpoint of Catholic philosophy. By stressing man’s spiritual nature he develops a more complete theory of human personality than many writers on this subject. The book is too technical to be of value to persons who have no previous knowledge of this subject matter; THE WAY TO CREATIVE WRITING, by Austin J. App, (Bruce $3.00). A convenient text book for students and teachers of would-be writers. It aims at de veloping imagination and show ing how to apply it to various forms of writing. Clearly and pleasantly written, it has ade quate exercises at the end of each chapter. The Catholic viewpoint is evaluated and stressed. HAPPY FEET. Small an-d young- as these three Hungarian refugee children in Austria are they treas ure the new shoes that will protect their feet wherever they will set them down in some part of the world. The shoes for them and thousands of others are made possible by the American Catholic Bishops’ Fund Appeal and its agency Catholic Relief Services-N.C.W.C. The 1957 Appeal will be made March 24-31, To March On Monday Atlanta Hibernians Complete Plans For 99th Annual Parade ATLANTA — According to Charles J. Campbell, President of Atlanta’s Hibernian Benevolent Society, “the time is nearing when you’ll be celebrating the wearing of the green,” for that great day, St. Patrick’s Day, will soon be here. With his own particular brand of Irish modesty, President Campbell announced that, “Our plans are completed for the great est celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in 99 years!” The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will again kick-off at Peachtree and Baker Streets at 230, Monday, March 18th, and march down Peachtree Street and through Five Points in com memoration of the part the Irish Settlers played in the founding of this country and Atlanta. Although this year’s parade is sponsored by the Hibernian Be nevolent Society as in the past years, it is not “for and by” the Irish alone but is on a communi ty-wide basis and all elements of the Atlanta and surrounding areas are encouraged to participate. Grand Marshal R. L. (SHOR TY) Doyle will .lead the Parade. There will be beautiful floats with beautiful girls, twelve or more bands, all branches of the Armed Forces with equipment, etc., All civic organizations, state, county and city representatives will also be present for the great Parade. Parade Director, Thomas J. Griffin, has also been busy con tacting and advising the various groups that will participate in the Parade. At Noon, Monday, March 18th, a wreath will be placed on Father Thomas O’Reilly’s plaque, which was erected by the Atlanta His torical Society on the City Hall Grounds on October 18, 1945. Father O’Reilly was an Irish priest who came to Georgia from Ireland in 1857. In 1861 he was assigned by the Bishop of Sav annah to the Immaculate Con ception parish in Atlanta. At that time it included all of Atlanta and considerable surrounding territo ry. He was in Atlanta all during the War Between the States. Dur ing the battles around Atlanta, he performed works of mercy to the wounded in both the Confederate and Federal Armies and was held in high regard by the officers on both sides. When General Sher man captured Atlanta and decid ed to burn the city, it was through the efforts of Father O’Reilly that the City Hall and a number of churches and other buildings were saved from destruction. And that’s not all. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. (Saturday, March 16th) there will be a Dinner Dance at the Dinkier Plaza. Bishop Francis E. Hyland will be Speak er at the Banquet Holy Name Hears Talk On Lourdes ATLANTA — Monsignor P. J. O’Connor, of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gave one of his inspirational talks to the members of the Holy Name So ciety at its February meeting. He chose to talk about Lourdes, France since the feast day of the Lady of Lourdes is before us. He described his pilgrimages to this famous and beautiful place where he had the privilege of saying Mass at the Ghetto. One of the most inspiring things he saw was a procession of 60,000 men march ing at night carrying lighted can dles in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. Most of the early miracles oc curred while the sick and crippled were bathing in its famous wat ers. Pope Pius X encouraged the laity to partake of Holy Com munion more than once or twice a year and instead to go as often as they wished. Therefore, the miracles occurred when the Bles sed Sacrament was carried among the sick on their cots or in wheel chairs. He told us what prayers could do and encouraged us all to pray more every day. The largest turnout of men we have seen in some time received Holy Communion in a body and it was a very impressive sight. Many of the men were accom panied by their sons and before breakfast was served the Holy Name Pledge was recited. Alton Baumgartner, one of oiir best liked members and a great worker in the Society is in the hospital and we all wish him a speedy recovery. His absence will be missed greatly in the forth coming activities. SURPLUS FOOD FOR ITALY'S NEEDY. One of the great surplus food feeding programs is that carried on among Italy s hungiv and needy by the American Catholic Bishops’ Relief Fund and its agency Catholic Relief Services-N.C.W.C. Pictured examining one of the thousands of food packages distributed twice-monthly are Msgr. Ferdinando Baldelli, President of the Pontifical Works Agency in Rome, Msgr. Andrew P. Landi, C.R.S. Mission Directoi, Italy, and former Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. The 1957 Bishops' Appeal will take place, March 24-31.