CATHOLIC LIFE - VOLUME TWO - NUMBER SIX - July-August '55

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Catholic Life presents a mid-century Catholic periodical issue (Volume Two, Number Six; July–August 1955). The publication features editorial content centered on scripture and Catholic reflection, including the Book of Judith and its role as a prefiguration of the Virgin Mary, alongside a narrative about Bishop Bianchi and missionary Father Poletti in Hong Kong amid political persecution. It also lists publication details, board members, and issue index items for multiple featured stories and topics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

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Featured chronicle and biblical reflection

Book of Judith and the Virgin Mary

Missionary narrative and persecution in Hong Kong

Bishop Bianchi and Father Ambrose Poletti

MARYGROVE COLLEGE LIBRA 的r22-60 around the world cat DETT,NICMIGAL浇DO NOT REMOVE enly-august'55 Badgered as we are by the hecticpace of the twentieth century and itsmany time-consuming institutions ofthe press,radio,movies and TV,weseldom have an opportunity nowa-days to sneak off to some cozy cor-ner,relax in a comfortable chair and,of all things,read a book. People,believe it or not,have beenknown to do it in the past andstrangely enough found it a very re-warding experience.But it is nowreadily conceded that we are livingin an era when,as Hamlet wouldsay,"it is a custom more honored inthe breach.” JUDITH photo from theDetroit Institute of Arts If by any chance you should beseized by such an odd impulse andare at a loss to know what book toread,then try the Bible and turn tothe pages of the Old Testament. ingenuity cut short a threatenedAssyrian invasion of the lands of theChosen People. Like the boy David before hertime,who killed the leader of an-other invading army,Goliath,with aseemingly powerless weapon,so Ju- For one of the more interestingchronicles try the“Book of Judith,”the story of a great woman whose ASTERISK..................0 womon without feor 2HONG KONG WELCOME.....................................into exile 4THE CONQUEST OF THE DOLIMIKHO-THE...................Burmo episode 10BUDDHISM.......................................resurgence or decline 16BUDDHA AND CATHOLICISM.....................precursor of the For Eost 19LAUREATE FROM VIRGINIA...............................on oppreciation20ASSUMPTION ............................................to glory23ROSE..·· · ····· ·· ·.......greotest of the Howthornes24OUR LADY OF VICTORY................o negro parish29LILLIPUTIAN PARLEZ-VOUS..........if you pleose34FISHERS OF MEN...............:....a hopeful coll40 CATHOLIC LIFE is published bi-monthly by the Missionaries of Saints Peterand Paul(PIME),1035_Brewster Street,Detroit 7,Michigan.Entered as2nd_class matter_at the Post Office of_Detroit,Michigan.Subscription rates: $3.00 per year;$5:00 for two years;$7.00 for three years.Printed in U.S.A. CATHOLIC LIFE dith first"weakened"the AssyrianCommander Holofernes"with thebeauty of her face."Invited to histent,Judith then sat at his table andwaited while he feasted and drankhimself into a drunken sleep.With aprayer for courage,she removed thewarrior's sword from its scabbardand beheaded him.The Assyrians,bereft of their leader,fled in confu-sion,and Israel was again free tolive in peace. "The Lord putteth an end to wars,the Lord is His Name. "He hath set His camp in the midstof His people,to deliver us fromthe hand of all our enemies. "The Assyrian came out of the moun-tains from the north in the multi-tude of his strength:his multitudestopped up the torrents,and theirhorses covered the valleys. Because of her great service toGod's Chosen People,the Churchranks Judith as a prefiguration ofthe Virgin Mary,the instrument ofsalvation for all mankind.In the lastchapter of the Book of Judith,theheroic Jewess sings a canticle ofpraise to God,clearly indicating whythe Church regards her as such: "He bragged that he would set myborders on fire,and kill my youngmen with the sword,to make myinfants a prey,and my virgins cap-tives. "But the Almighty Lord hath struckhim,and hath delivered him intothe hands of a woman,and hathslain him."VV "Begin ye to the Lord with timbrels,sing ye to the Lord with cymbals,tune unto Him a new psalm,extoland call upon His Name. VOLUME TWO,NUMBER SIX FOR JULY-AUGUST'55 Catholic Life Edztorial Board:MIssIONARIES OF SS.PETER AND PAULRobert E.DeMascio,James J.Fox,Arthur Hathaway,John Kenny,Editor:George W.Kruchko,ProfessorJAMES J.FOXCharles L.Sanders,Dr.Peter Stanlis,Joseph A.Sullivan,Samuel J.Torina,Contributing Editors:Mrs.Lee Voiles,John Winter.GEORGE KRUCHKOJOHN W1NTERLEE VOILESJEROME PRYOR Publisher: PETER J.STANLIS,PH.D.MATT BERKOJim Neill,Business Director G.P.JAROCHGWENDOLYN MALECKE

FAQs

What biblical book is highlighted for readers in this issue?

The issue points readers to the Book of Judith, describing Judith’s courage and the Church’s view of it as a prefiguration of the Virgin Mary.

How is the story of Hong Kong connected to the persecution context?

A narrative explains that missionary Father Ambrose Poletti receives calls from British Police regarding Bishop Bianchi, who had been imprisoned under Mao’s regime and arrives in a distressed condition.

What information does the issue provide besides stories and reflections?

It includes publication and organizational details such as subscription rates and an editorial board listing for the Catholic Life periodical.

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