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er of Seven
s Aid With Work
i ! !By FATHER JOHN L. THOMAS, S.J.
Professor of Sociology,
: St. Louis University
lnarried to one of your "good" Catholic men. He uses
the house as a TV theatre. He wouldn't dream
)fives and yet, now that I'm pregnant for the
so disguested with me that he doesn't even talk.
miss your Nocturnal Adoration and spends hours
the children m while I put up storm windows and
summer furniture. As far as disciplining those same
's up to Momma! Yes, I'm stuck with him--but let's
aughters marry responsible, mature men--and I don't
r go to church. Answer. this one.
one" was answered a
go by tile Master
every man who
, 'Lord, Lorcl,' will be
he who does the will
aer." it's not difficult
why you're Jr-
Your husband's con-
but isn't your bias
little when you im-
Is what he is as the
ag a "good" Cath-
you will agree
an find irresponsible
husbands among
s, J'ews. and the un-
as well as among
Since no religious
ims that it includes
among its members,
being illogical in
Church for your
objectionable con-
Words, as Our Lord
out time and again a
ay meticulously fulfill
detail of reli-
Ctice yet experience
Conversion and corn-
the very essence
Which is love of God
The strongest
Will find in the whole
were used by
in condemning such
hyPocrites," "whiten-
filled with dead
ld so forth. These
persons were a
thousand years
kind have plagued
fed of the Church's
are still with us
if you analyze the
'our anger, you will
'our real quarrel is
Church but with
hypocrisy of some
mrs. What you are
is why there
Such a gap between
observance of speci-
devotions and
Christian
What good does
to church" if one
the obligations of
life? More particu.
of church is it
its members not to
yet appar-
to train them to be
Partners and pax-
tions focus on a
in Christian
Source of which we
separate areas.
the perennial
religion as
a set of be-
:)
ts, and pmus prac-
hose are accepted
our salvation is
pharasaical ap.
such a persistent
ause it enables us to
of religion
defined exter-
es which we can ful-
less mechanically
having to face up
demands of our
OT EASY to live as
of Christ, for this
lrlVolves an uneud-
against our inher-
s if we are
grow in love of
Thus the
avoid this inner
is "conversion of
concentrating on
ctices and dove-
more than an
religion, though it
appearance of per-
related to the first. This is the
failure of religious teachers--
parents, instructors, and spirit-
ual directorsmto make explicit
the basic law of Christian liv-
inglove of God and neighbor
and to spell out clearly its
practical implications. As Plus
XII reminded us, the perfection
of Christian life consists pri-
marily in ardent, attentive, and
operative charitythis is the
essence of the Gospel message.
Prayers, devotions, and exter-
nal pious practices are only
means to this end, not substi-
tutes for it.
Moreover, since operative
charity implies actions, the
practice of charity consists in
the faithful fulfillment of all
the duties of one's state in life.
These obligations are primary;
there can be no substitute for
their fulfilhnent.
I THINK THESE two sources,
namely, the lmman tendency to
substitute external pious prac-
tice for inner self-conquest, and
the failure of religious teachers
to make clear and explicit the
practical implications of the
Gospel commandments to love,
go far toward explaining the
puzzling gap between religious
observance and Christian con-
duct indicated in your remarks.
You, and many like you in the
past, have been scandalized
and turned from Christ by the
pious hypocrisy of those who
use religion as a cloak for their
spiritual sloth or malice. I can
well understand your feelings,
Cora, but you also would be
making light of the truth if you
rejected Christ because of tim
petty failure of some of His
followers.
AROUND
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summer wedding is planned.
Jacksonville--Forty-two couples
attended a Cana Conference
on parent-child relationships
last Sunday in the chapel an-
nex at the Little Rock Air
Force Base, then attended
Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament and publicly renew-
ed their marriage vows.
The conference was conduct-
ed by The Rev. James F.
Drane and The Rev. David A.
Boileau of the faculty of St.
John's Home Missions Semi-
nary, Little Rock. Chaplain
Captain Jeremiah Rodell of-
ficiated at Benediction and the
renewal of vows.
N. Little Rock--Bowlers of the
Catholic Junior Bowling Lea-
gue who have not yet received
their uniform shirts may get
them next Sunday afternoon
during league play at Pike
Lanes. League officers are
See AROUND on Page 10
CITY CAFE
OPEN DAY & NIGHT
Mrs. Mildred Hedtrich, Owner
Phone WA 3.6391
Stuttgart Arkansas
CONE DRUGS
source is closely
St. Bartholomew's
Sets Spelling Bee
Little Rock--St. Bartholomew
School will sponsor a spelling
contest for Grades One tlirough
Nine next Friday, March 8, at
7 P.M. at the Dunbar Commun-
ity Center.
Schools participating will be:
Capital Hill, Carver, Gibbs on
16tll and Cross, Gibbs on Ringo
and Wright, Dunbar Junior
High, Rightscll, St. Bartholo-
mew, Jones High School of
North 1Attle Rock, Good Shep-
herd School of Conway, and
Stephens School of Little Rock.
The callers, judges, and time
keeper will be teachers from
Shorter College, North Little
Rock.
Winners will be awarded
spelling certificates. The pro-
gram will be open to the public.
Osceola
Says Thanks
To Guardian
Dear Editor:-
Father Raymond L. O'Dwyer
and the parishioners of St. Mat-
thew's church in Osceola are
extremely grateful to you and
your staff for the generous
amount of promotion you gave
our recent benefit party. The
presentation of advertising in
your paper was a big factor in
our preeeeds which amounted
to $1,331.14.
Again may I express our ap-
preciation of the space devoted
to our chm'eh and our en-
deavors.
Betsy Weidrick,
Secretary
St. Matthew's Altar Society
Osceola, Ark.
Osceola Plans
Regional Day
Of Recollection
Oseeola -- A Day of Recol-
lection for women of northeast
Arkansas will be held at St.
Matthew's Church here Sun-
day, March 10, from 10 A.M.
until 5 P.M., and advance reg-
istrations are being sought.
Reservations are to be made
next week with either Mrs.
Warren R. Wcidrick or Mrs.
James S. Williams. Out-of-town
residents are being asked to
make reservations by mail
with Mrs. Weidrick, 705 Wash-
ington Ave., Osceola, Ark. How-
ever, visitors may register be-
tween 9 and 9:45 A.M., preced-
ing the Recollection Day Mass.
The Rev. Leo A. Reidnmeller
of Catholic High School, Little
Rock, will be the spiritual di-
rector. The day will open with
Mass, offered by Father Reid-
mueller, after which he will
conduct conferences and medi-
tations designed especially for
women. The day will close with
Benediction of the Most Blessed
Sacrament.
Dinner will be served at the
Town and Country Restaurant,
and coffee and doughnuts will
be served after Mass. Mrs.
Robert H. Holthouse and Mrs.
J. T. Polk will be chairmen of
the hospitality committee.
A registration fee of $2.25
will be charged to cover the
Those who seek the best in pets
go to
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Pet Shop
The finest in pets, pet food,
and pet supplies
303 Center St. Little Rock
FR 4-1919
"Your Money Buys More in s REAL Drug Store"
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i
REGULATIONS
on EAST and ABSTINENCE
Diocese of little Rock
1963
To foster the spirit of penance and of reparation for sin,
to encourage self-denial and mortification, and to guide her
children in the footsteps of Our Divine Savior, Holy Mother
Church imposes by law the observance of fast and abstinence.
In accordance with the provisions of Canon Law, as
modified through the use of special faculties granted by the
Holy See, we herewith publish the following regulations:
ON ABSTINENCE
Everyone over 7 years of age is bound to observe the law of
abstinence. ,
Complete abstinence is to be observed on Fridays, Ash Wed-
nesday and the Vigils of the Immaculate Conception and
Christmas. On days of complete abstinence meat and soup
or gravy made from meat may not be used at all.
Partial abstinence is to be observed on Ember Wednesdays
and Saturdays and on the Vigil of Pentecost. On days of par-
tial abstinence meat and soup or gravy made from meat may
be taken only ONCE a day at the principal meal.
ON FAST
Everyone over 21 and under 59 years of age is alsor bound to
observe the law of fast.
The days of fast are the weekdays of Lent, including Holy
Saturday, Ember Days and the Vigils of Pentecost, the Im-
maculate Conception and Christmas.
On days of fast only one full meal is allowed. Two other
meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken
according to each one's needs; but together they should not
equal another full meal. Meat may be taken at the principal
meal on a day of fast except on Fridays, Aslt Wednesday and
the Vigils of the Immaculate Conception and Christmas.
Eating between meals is not permitted but ,liquids, including
milk and fruit juices, are allowed ....
When health or ability to work would be seriously affected,
the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstin,
once, a parish priest or confessor should be consulted. ;
V/e earnestly exhort the faithful during the periods of
fast and abstinence to attend daily Mass; to receive Holy
Communion often; to take part more frequently in exercises
of piety; to give generously to works of religion arid charity;
to perform acts of kindness toward the sick, the aged and the
poor; to practice voluntary self,denial especially regarding
alcoholic drink and worldly amusements; and to pray more
fervently, particularly for the intentions of the Holy Father.
EASTER DUTY
The time for performing the Easter Duty commences
with the first Sunday in Lent and extends to Trinity Sunday
both inclusive.
N.B. By reason of special faculties, His Excellency, the Most
Reverend Bishop, grants herewith the following dispensa-
tions: from the Law of Fast on the Feast of St. Joseph, Tues-
day, March 19; from the Law of Abstinence on Friday, No-
vember 29, (day after Thanksgiving) and from the Laws of
Fast and Abstinence on Saturday, December 7, Vigil of the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
By virtue of a special favor granted by the Holy See, the fast
and complete abstinence required on the Vigil of Christmas
may be anticipated on December 23.
New Convent
Los Angeles, (E)--The Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet
have returned to their hilltop
convent at Mt. St. Mary's Col-
cost of the meals and other
expenses. Those who register
beforetmnd may mail the fee
to Mrs. Weidrick.
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