The CORD - Vol. I1 - No. 5 - May 1952 - Humility

Sep 29, 2026

A Franciscan spiritual review issue focused on humility and the devotional theme of Mary in the Franciscan tradition. It presents a lyrical meditation on surrender, forgiveness, and mercy, followed by an extended reflection on Mary as Blessed Mother, grounded in the Annunciations and Christ’s redemption. The magazine also outlines features of recurring spiritual sections such as conference material and examinations, with contributions attributed to Franciscan clergy and sisters.

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HUMILITY

OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE

Our Blessed Mother

MARYGROVE COLLEGE LIBRARYDETROIT,MICHIGAN A FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL REVIEW VOL.I1,NO.5,MAY I952 CONTENTS HUMILITY ............·.97 Sr.Mary Francis,P.C. OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE..............................98Fr.Herman Doerr,O.F.M. THE BOOK OF THE CROSS ………………….104Fr.Aidan Carr,O.F.M.Conv. EXPLANATION OF RULE OF THIRD ORDER REGULAR(V).I07Fr.Allan Wolter,O.F.M. THE LAUDES DE CREATURIS....…..........................IIIFr.Marian Douglas,O.F.M. THE FRANCISCAN BOOK SHELF(I)..........................II3Fr.Irendeus Herscher,O.F.M. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE..........................I16Fr.Philotheus Boehner,O.F.M. + + THE CORD,a monthly magazine specifically devoted to FranciscanSpirituality,is published under the sponsorship of the Franciscan EducationalConference by The Franciscan InstituteSt.Bonaventure UniversitySt.Bonaventure,New York Managing EditorColumban Duffy,O.F.M.Christ the King Seminary EditorAssistant EditorPhilotheus Boehner,O.F.M.Sr.Frances,S.M.I.C.Franciscan InstitutePaterson,N.J. Consulting Editor Denis Gallagher,O.F.M.Conv.,Albany,N.Y. Annual subscription,$2.00 Entered as second class matter on November 25,I950,at St.Bonaventure,New York,under act of March 3,1879. All communications,whether of a business or a literary nature,shouldbe addressed to THE CORD,St.Bonaventure University,St.Bonaventure,New York. Cum permissu superiorum, # HUMILITY Through dark,through tears, My heart has waited,yearning like a candle;But she has passed like a low,unbearable singingThrough my wisdom. I have given my lips to the earth,But I have never found her kisses.And in my comely prostrations,Her laughter was small bells ringing. She has informed all my words with hallownessAnd she has invested my resolutions with bright ragsShe has attended the obsequies of her unhallowed hoursAnd she has been a dissonance in the encomiums of recall. (I_grew weary of her seraphic mockeryUntil,at last,I won her shadowWith loud and restless wooing.) But now dust has become my dignityAnd shame my nobility Because I have bartered my proud shouldersFor the whips of forgivenessAnd I have bent my headTo the blows of mercy. I have suffered my loud wounds to be healedAnd I have given my heart to be bruisedIn the ignominy of pardon. Then let no loneliness intrudeOn this companionable grief, For her footprints are freshly-dug in my sorrowAnd I have caught her veil,lightly,for a momentIn my hands. My pride has lost its innocenceTo her charms. Poor Clare Monastery ofOur Lady of Guadalupe,Roswell,New Mexico Sr.Mary Francis,P.C. # OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE Our Blessed Mother Shortly before his joyful meeting with Sister Death,Saint Francis exhortedhis followers never to leave the little chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels,andhe expressed the desire to have his heart buried there as a token of his love forMary.From that time down to our own day,when the Church has granted usa special feast in honor of Mary,Queen of the Franciscan Order,every Fran-ciscan has considered it a high privilege and a sacred duty to honor the BlessedVirgin Mary.The beautiful prayer of the liturgy,"Vouchsafe to let me praisethee,O holy Virgin,"voices this traditional Franciscan attitude towards theglorious Mother of God.Hence,it is only proper that our conference duringthis month of May treat of her for whom the month is named—Mary.We shallconsider her under the appealing aspect of our Blessed Mother. It is not hard to prove that Mary is our mother.This vital fact is based onher two Annunciations,the one at Nazareth,the other on Calvary.When theArchangel Gabriel announced to Mary in her little home at Nazareth that shewas chosen to become the Mother of God,he indicated unmistakably the specialcharacter of her Son by calling Him Jesus,a name which signified one who wouldsave his people from their sins(Mt.I,21).Her son,therefore,as the Savior ofthe world,was to possess the unique distinction of having two bodies,His

FAQs

What is the central theme of the poem titled “HUMILITY”?

It explores humility through suffering, forgiveness, and mercy, describing how pride is transformed and healed by surrender to God.

How does the review connect Mary to being “our mother”?

It links Mary’s motherhood to both the Annunciation at Nazareth and the moment on Calvary, arguing that her consent to Christ’s mission makes her mother in the supernatural sense.

What does the conference reflection emphasize about the Blessed Virgin Mary in May?

It treats Mary as the month’s honored figure, focusing on her role as Blessed Mother and on scriptural events that affirm this spiritual relationship.

Sep 29, 2026

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