Academy of the Holy Angels - Angelus Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Monsignor MOYNIHAN was the speaker at our opening Mass on September twenty-ninth. He gave a very impressive talk on the angels as messengers from God to man. and as our guardians through life. He made us realize that we can never be lonely if we habituate ourselves to commune with our heavenly companion, and that if we keep our lives in close touch with him. he will guide us safely to our journey's end. and bring us to the place that God has prepared for us. FATHER James MOYNIHAN. in his lecture on poetry, spoke from the abundance of his heart, and gave us a most enjoyable hour. He stressed Catholic poetry, and quoted especially from Thompson and Patmore. He is himself so saturated, so imbued with the magic beauty of the Muse, that he set all the rhythmic chords of our souls vibrating. Some of the poetic gems he quoted will forever ring in our memories. Father Schmitz attended the Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, and brought us a most vivid and very splendid account of that wonderful event. He was deeply impressed by the manifestation of beautiful faith, devotion, and piety of the people of Ireland. Father assured us that, from a religious viewpoint, the Dublin Congress surpassed all others, and that Gilbert Keith Chesterton spoke for all who witnessed it when he said. I thank God that He has been pleased to spare me for this glorious occasion. “God bless Ireland. Father GilUGAN favored us with two most interesting lectures. Character was the theme of the first, from which we learned that much of our character is formed by imitation, especially of those of our environment. He impressed on us that strong characters lead, while weak characters follow. Father’s second lecture was on Alexander Hamilton, in which we saw the real man as he was. the virtues and the faults of the great leader. 1 15 I

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Father REARrx N gave us a beautifully illustrated lecture on his trip to the Holy Land. He pictured for us the old city of Jerusalem, its crooked, narrow streets, its cobblestone walks, and its massive picturesque gates. We followed on the screen, the Way of the Cross, and learned that almost all of these sacred places are in the possession of the Mohammedans. Father pictured the scenes so vividly that it seemed that we. too. had made the trip to the Holy Land. Father Cullen used for the keynote of his lecture, the words of David. King, poet and saint: O Lord, teach me goodness, self-control, and wisdom. As he developed his theme, and applied it to our lives, we better realized the grandeur and beauty of our religion. He inspired us to make the soul, instead of the body, the master. He left us repeating in our hearts the prayer. O Lord, teach me goodness, self-control, and wisdom.’ Father Gleason. Academy Chaplain, sang the high mass, and talked to us on January sixth, when we returned after Christmas. He told in a most interesting way. the beautiful story ever ancient, yet ever new. of our Redeemer’s birth. As we listened, we felt transported to Bethlehem. caught the smile of our Infant God. heard Angels sing, and glimpsed in the distance, the Wise Men. following the star. With them, we were inspired to offer the gold of love, the incense of prayer, and the myrrh of self-denial. Father Corrigan came while the Christmas Spirit was still with us. He developed the thought that Mass is simply Christmas. Mass is Christ's whole life, and gives us His birth. His life, the last supper. His death, and His Ascension into Heaven. The keynote of the whole Mass is found in the Oration, which changes with every Mass. Each one of these prayers is a perfect jewel, a perfect masterpiece. Father concluded by saying. The loveliest thing that God has done for us is to have given us the Mass. I M I

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B FATHER Boyle talked to us about the little Philomena. the sweet, beautiful girl saint of thirteen, who suffered so terribly, and so bravely, a triple martyrdom under the cruel persecutor. Diocletian. He pictured her in the dark, damp, dingy prison, with slimy creatures creeping all around: he told of the cruel scourgings and beatings ordered by Diocletian to force her to renounce her God. and consent to be his bride. But little Philomena braved it all. and received the double crown of virginity and martyrdom. Mr. Cecil Birder, our choral director, presented a song recital of songs from many lands, including Care Selve. Hacndel: “Where E’er You Walk.” Haendel: “Sans O' Dee. Clay: “Molly Brannigan.” Old Irish: “She Rested by the Broken Brook.” Coleridge-Taylor. and “Hymn to the Night. Campbell-Pipton. He gave an interpretation of each number before he sang it. which added to the splendid program. Mrs. Birder was his accompanist. That hour of song was a most enjoyable one. Mr. Fenton Spence, head of the Department of Dramatic Art at St. Thomas College, assisted by Mr. Arthur Huth. vocal, and Dick Kenny, piano, both of St. Thomas, gave a very splendid, and most interesting program during Convocation hour. Mr. Spence read in part. “Of Thee I Sing. the musical comedy that was awarded the Pulitzer prize in 19 2. Mr. Huth. one of the most promising young tenors in St. Paul, sang the following group of beautiful songs: “Giammina-Mia.” Friml. “Serenade.” Toselli. “Garden of My Heart. Dorel. Lady Moon. Edwards. “Little Road. composed by his accompanist. Dick Kenny. We all felt a just pride in the refined and cultured group of talented young men who came from St. Thomas College to entertain us that morning. I 16 1