Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

THE SOUTHERN CROSS,

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PRAYER. Editor's Note : (The tollowlnit t>rayer WM written by His Excellency, tru, M06t Reverend Bishop, a.t the request of. one of San Diego's dally papers.) 0 God of all Nations, we adore Thee as the Creator of heaven and earth--our Chief Benefactor. We hope in Thy divine promises. we• love Thee as the Sovereign Good• Humbly ackowledging our sinfulness so defiant of the laws You made for our protection, we ask par– don for our transgressions and the grace of amendment. "Have mercy on us O God, have mercy on us; ac– cording to the multitude of Thy mercies, blot out our iniquities.'' Conscious of our absolute dependence on Thee-the Way, the Truth and the Ught-we earnestly beg Thy divine assistance in this crucial hour of our ·utmosf need. 0 Heavenly Father, remember not our foolish pride and smugness in material prosperity, but send us aid from on high. We implore Thee to strengthen with sub lime courage our armed forces that they may over– come our enemies and tenninate the tragedy of war. Lead Thy erring children gently back to the ways of peace and reconciliation. Teach us submission to Thy Holy Will and enlighten us to see what makes for real happiness both here and in eternity. Amen.

THE SOUTHERN CROSS, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1944

Ad Mul~os Annos

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Hts Excellency the Most Re~erend Bishop a.nd Father John C. McAstooker, S. J. standing before the altar in St. Edward's Church, Corona after the Jubilee l\Iass of Fr. l\lcAstocker.