Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

it the one without the other des tto s faith in both. In fact, when w ar n back to our own belove mothers and think of with what sac rifices they prepared a Christmas for us, the memory of the mother looms higher and brighter even as we glide by the noon-tide of life. The Ma- donna and her Divine Babe span the centuries. The very features of the Virgin Mary are mirrored in millions of innocent, youthful faces ~f those who rejoice to be enrolled as her chil. dren. The Mother of Christ, loveliest representative of the Jewish race, now belongs to all mankind. Eternal with Christ and His Church, she herself · is timeless. That "glorified look of Heaven's Queen" adorns the face of every good mother who bends over a cradle and sees there a little brother of Jesus, the Beautiful Child. Our Lady of the Angels enfolds every fair maiden who cherishes the pearl of great price, never permitting anyone or anything to tarnish its lustre. In- deed, the thought of the Immacuiata _ttOur tainted nature's solitary boast" --erases temptations and makes valiaht warriors out of cowards. HAPPY CONTRAST Eve, the first woman, offered Adam the forbidden apple, although the Gar- 1 den of Eden had plenty of other fruits to satisfy the appetite. Ignoring God's command, Eve fell through dis- 1 obedience and thus weakened the will , of all her descendants. In contrast,

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hristmas Mess e To The People Of .Our Community Broadcast Over Station KFSD, Tuesday, December 22, 1942, by HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP ROYAL HYMN This joyous season again calls forth the celestial hymn-like beauty and truth ever ancient and ever new- that stirred the humble shepherds over 1942 years ago. ((Fear not, for behold I bring you tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people . . . . This day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the Heavenly Army singing, Glory to God in the Hi'ghest and on Earth, peace to ~en of good will." St. Luke, C. 11, 10-14. This royal paean ushered in the new- born Saviour of mankind, marked the turning point of ages, gave to a dis- tracted, sin-scarred world the Light, shining in the darkness, and a clear-cut purpose of life, to glorify God first and above all things and to love one another in very deed. NO STUMBLING BLOCK My dear people, although weighted with sorrow and chastened by suffer- ing, behold the Divine Child of Beth- lehem, the power of His Love, His little arms still outstretched in the midnight cold, pleading for us. He, the only hope for the future, points to a reward exceeding great-the deep joy no man can take from us. Listen to the Divine Wisdom so eloquently expressed in the Book: "To those that lo e God, all things work together unto gaod." Again, much peace have they who observe God's laws and for them there is no stumbling block. (tThese things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace; in the world, you shall have distractions, but have ~ortfidence, I have overcome

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LOVE THAT SUSTAIN No greater Christmas gift

come to our beloved United States than humble prayer at the Crib of our Infant Saviour for the guidance of faith in Him in Whom we live and move and have our being and in Whom alone can be found justice, the power that lifts, the love that sustains. May it never be said that Christ came to us Americans and we received Him not. By turning your back on the Prince of Peace, you cannot win peace. Those who faithfully follow Christ grasp the meaning of Christmas. They know the Way, the Truth, the Life- the p~cc tb.at surpasses understand- ing. Even if their passage curves along rough, thorn-strewn roads, the yoke is sweet, the burden light. PIVOTAL POINT Now, isn't this what our mothers taught us at the very dawn of reason? The pivotal point of the Christmas drama is the Mother and Child. To

obedience exalts the Virgin Mary, her inspiration strengthens the weak will of man. This lovely Woman above all women blessed, clothed with the sun, crowned with twelve stars, the moon under her feet, offers to every human being the Fruit of Her Virgin- ity. Because hundreds of millions love Her, they Accept from Her maternal arms the Light of the world, Emman- uel, God be with us. CHASTE GENERATION Immortal masterpieces of poetry, music and sculpture vie with one an- other to honor the Virgin Mother. But even more exquisite are the Divine strokes traced on human souls who glorify God, singing and making mel- ody in their hearts-pure hearts at- tuned to the glad tidings of salvation. May the blessings of Almighty God the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost descend upon all the people of our community, upon all who listen and ma they enjoy a full measure of Christmas grace.

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