Preservation of the Faith - Vol. 9 - Issue 6

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December 1936 issue content centered on Catholic social thought and the theme of “The Preservation of the Faith.” The publication presents an editorial framing preservation as an urgent need rather than a mere ideal, responding to questions about negativity while stressing penance, charity, justice, and readiness for the coming crisis. The table of contents lists major articles and verse contributions, with editorial remarks discussing the Church’s present challenges and the spiritual preparation required for a fruitful future.

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CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

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Editorials

Twenty Million Catholics

Thoughts About Unbelievers—verse

The Futility of Politics

Saint John Evangelist—verse

Outside the Church

The Mystery of Christmas

Puritanism and Psychology

Carol—verse

To An Agnostic

The First Christmas Snow

The Literary Drought

Explanation of Santa Claus

Book Reviews

# PRIESIERVASTION@ßFAT适 ( | Vol.IX
December,I936
No.VI | | --- | IN THIS ISSUE Twenty Million CatholicsFrancis X.TalbotThe Futility of PoliticsAugustine SmithPuritanism and PsychologyArnold LunnThe Literary DroughtWard ClarkeExplanation of Santa ClausAde Bethune Contzibutlons by--- Hugh T.HenryDorothy DayBenjamin Musser Charles J.QuirkHenry Watts # A New Pamphlet by Paul Hanly Furfey Dividing the two schools of Catholic Social thought into two groups,moderate and extreme,the author of this provocative pamphlet turns to the New Testament to find which of thetwo more clearly represents the attitude of Our Blessed Lord. Catholic Extremism is the title of an extremely interesting and vital message to the Catholics of America. # The Preservation of the Faith Holy Trinity HeightsSilver Spring,Maryland # A Postulant Arrives Confidence In God by Joachim V.Benson,M.S.SS.T. by Daniel Considine,S.J. As popular as the day it first came from the Words of Encouragement arranged by press.Warmly received in this country and F.C.Devas,S.J.,from his notes,letters and abroad as a happy commentary on the first days of probation in the religious life. instructions. "The accomplishment of a vocation told You cannot read this pamphlet without sensing humorously and incisively.” The Catholic World immediately that God understands your par- ticular problem however large or small it may "Very human and very true." The Ave Maria be.You will turn pages back to read them "A very human document,rich in lo- over.It continues to be a ninety-six page cal color." spiritual treat. Brother Leo # The PRESERVATIONof theFAITH Contents forDecember,1936 Published by The Missionary Servantsof the Most Holy Trinityat Holy Trinity,Alabama # Editorials Twenty Million CatholicsBy Francis X.Talbot,S.J. Thoughts About Unbelievers—verseBy Winifred Stoddard LeBar The Futility of PoliticsBy Augustine Smith Saint John Evangelist—verseBy Benjamin Musser Editorial OfficeHoly Trinity HeightsSilver Spring,Maryland Outside the ChurchBy Hugh T.Henry The Missionary Cenacles The Mystery of ChristmasBy Father Judge Puritanism and PsychologyBy Arnold Lunn Published once every two months by the MissionaryServants of the Most Holy Trinity,at Holy Trinity,Alabama. Subscription price $1.00 a year in ad-vance,20c copy.Cum permissu superiorum.Enteredas second class matter at post office at Holy Trinity,Alabama,May 1,1928,under the act of March 3,1879.Vol.9,No.6. Carol—verseBy Katherine van der Veer To An Agnostic By Dorothy Day The First Christmas SnowBy Charles J.Quirk,S.J. The Literary DroughtBy Ward Clarke Manuscripts and all literary communications shouldbe addressed to The Editor at the editorial office.Stamped,self addressed envelope should accompanyall Mss. Explanation of Santa ClausBy Ade Bethune Book ReviewsBy Catherine Cronin Clarke Entire contents copyrighted.Copyright 1936 by theMissionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity.Thepermission of the editor must be secured in writingto reprint any entire article. E DITORIA L did not limit them to any specific form of ac-tivity.Father Judge saw more clearly thansome do even today,the confusion of diffi-culties that the churchmen of the next fewyears will face.And he did his utmost toinstill a zeal and spirit of fortitude into themen he drew around him.They are tomodel themselves after the character of thePrecursor.They are to be ready to meetthe crisis when it comes. We were asked recently,"Isn't the Preser-vation of the Faith a negative ideal?” The answer is,of course,thatThewe do not regard it as an idealQuestionbut as an urgent,immediate need.The mere preservation of the government,of our Constitution,is not theideal of a patriotic American.He lives andstrives for a more fruitful and abundant lifefor his country.But in an emergency hispredominant idea is,'preserve the Constitu-tion.'By it the na

FAQs

What does the editorial say about “the preservation of the Faith”?

It is presented as an urgent, immediate need rather than a negative ideal. The argument contrasts mere preservation of government with a call to a more fruitful and abundant spiritual life.

Why does the issue emphasize penance and preparation?

It points to John the Baptist’s preaching of penance as a necessary means toward an ideal. Penance is framed as preparation for “the way of the Lord.”

How does the editorial describe what Catholics must do to preserve their faith?

It stresses leading a truly Catholic life, warning against tepidity and ignorance. Charity and justice are identified as core foundations for preserving the faith in any country.

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