Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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We, the elass qe 1951, Loyola Eollege, BaltimorE, Maryland, dedicale Ihis book to the beloved REV. JOHN J. SEANLAN, Society of Jesus, Professor of Ethics and Senior Religion.

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REV. THOMAS J. MURRAY, S. J. President, Loyola College Graduation messages date back a very long way. One of the first that I recall was that of Christ to His apostles at the last supper. They were graduating from His school; three years He had taught them and trained them. Now they were about to go forth into the world, an uncertain world, and so the theme of Christ ' s discourse was Encouragement and Love. His words were designed to give them strength and life through the stormy days ahead. These two ideas: Go forth in strength, and courage, have been more or less the theme of all commencement speakers ever since. In Christ ' s Commencement Address, two things stand out. First, the love of His heart pouring itself out in farewell to these men who had been with Him. Rough, unlettered men they were when they came to His school; uncouth, stupid at times, yet surprisingly loyal and very whole-heartedly for Him. The second thought He repeats over and over again. He will not leave them orphans. In His tender love He will give them something better than His mere bodily presence and com- panionship. His Holy Spirit will be given to guide and help them; His grace, a light to the intellect, a strength to the will; making their souls His temple and the abode of the Most Holy Trinity. This remembrance of Cod ' s presence and assistance would strengthen them and give them courage in the face of all the future could hold. I will be with you He had said; and they soon discovered that one with God is a major- • . ity. This supernatural outlook, this outlook of Christ ' s first graduating class is the greatest gift Loyola has given you. May you keep it always. THOMAS J. MURRAY, SJ. President, Loyola College