Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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gent of this world, down to this, our own twentieth century, when some of the names which have become part and parcel of the very terminology of the scientific world, espe- cially the electrical and chemical world, are listed originally on the Baptismal records of the village churches of Europe. The world of science boasts of no greater name than that of Pasteur, yet it was the boast of Pasteur that the more he advanced in scien- tific knowledge, the deeper his faith became. Truly, there is no conflict between science and religion. The late Holy Father in his ency- clical on Catholic Education of youth presents the following beautiful thought. The true Christian, the product of Christian education, is a supernatural man who thinks, judges and acts constantly and consistently in ac- cordance with right reason, illumined by the supernatural light of the example and teach- ing of Christ, in other words, to use the cur- rent term, the true and finished man of char- acter. Dear Graduates, in a way this day marks the close of your carefree girlhood hours. All that is best in our holy religion has been showered upon you in the course of your edu- cation. In your tender years, kind parents guided youg later on you were privileged to be under the care of saintly women vowed to God, living in the very shadow of the sanctu- ary. I would I could be more optimistic as you assume life's responsibilities. But, that were treasong I dare not. You are entering upon a world that is fairly seething in tur- moil, In God's name hold fast to the only stable treasure you can hope to rescue from prevalent chaotic conditions. I refer, of course, to your holy religion. Once you are established in your own home, make it a veri- table sanctuary for the Christianity in whic you have been so well instructed As you step out into the world of v or- row, it will not be necessary for y . fi be a keen observer to discover the e if of the titanic catastrophe which has .- llen man deliberately turned away fr is G their happiest moments of ' -: ism ur oets may sing of things as t y houl be' our artists may cover their c vasses with some Madonnas, not as hey really are bu as they mighthhave b 3 idealists pQagiing COMMENCEMENT take poem and picture, dream fancy, and sup- plant them with the sordid prose that is life's reality. Hark back, if you will, on the wings of fancy to that time years, aye centuries ago, in the agelessness of eternity when the day of crea- tion did at last arrive. It was just such a beautiful day as this, your Graduation day. The sky was mantled with a robe of peerless blue, the earth fairly laughed in song and gladnessg indeed, the first gentle spring had come, heralded by the melodious harmony of feather songsters. Looking down the vista of time, the Mind of God beheld each and everyone of you, from all eternity He had planned you as you stand before Him today in the beauty of your young womanhood. Graces, he has showered upon you in abundance. There is only one sentiment for your heart to hold as you come forward for your diplomas, that is the sentiment of gratitude. ' In the past you have never been left alone. There have been gentle parents, gentle nuns, the flickering sanctuary lamp to denote His ever abiding presence to console you, and last but not least, you have always been able to turn to her whose client you have always been. Nor will you be alone in the fu- ture, because our dear Saviour and His Blessed Mother will never desert you. Hence, do not be overwhelmed when you behold in horror the dirty river of wrong mingling its filthy waters with the sweet stream of right. Keep your vision aloft where a bright star is forever scintillating in the heavenly vault. She is our tainted nature's solitary boast, and she is the mother of each and everyone of you. How beautifully the poet has portrayed t 2 elationship between the maid, stepping nto the world, and e Heavenly Mother, s p yer for the Cir A raduat ' other of Truthffu , ok on this c Radiant with us f. e Fresh from heraeach r. Forward she must now fare Into the world of careg Should her step falter there, Oh, who can reach her? Thou art so powerful! She is so tender! Be thou a tower, full Strong to defend her! Linder some lsms ay thrill us with e1r Utopias free from ars and misery and pov erty 3 but once you are in the actual swim of life your eyes will be opened and you will Teach her the Christian art, Show her the nobler part, Keep her unstained of heartg Mother, befriend her!

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