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Friendship, next to love of God, is the finest thing we can possess. A true friendship is rare and something that cannot be measured in terms other than love and fidelity. Perhaps too few of us really can fathom the meaning of friend. We do not fully realize what great fruits it can bear to be used in times of trials and loneliness. It is something that can never be lost and it is better by far to have only one real friend than many so-called ones. Perhaps it is a little premature to speak of it now, but in later life we will realize the truth of these words. It is difficult to speak concretely of such a subject for all of our natures are so diversified. Some of us are impervious and utterly passive to all that happens. But the feelings and mutual fidelity that exists between two friends is a universal language. That much we know. In years to come when we shall have left our mark upon the face of life w»e will look back in retrospection upon these days and it will be with much difficulty that we will recognize ourselves. There are so many forces acting upon ourselves, molding our destinies that we change daily never the person tomorrow that we are today. Some of us shall be failures and some successes, but each of us is entitled to an equal share of happiness. Some will be rich in experience and others will live drab, prosaic lives. But those who go through life living a set pattern will be satisfied, for no man can keep suppressed within himself a desire to live and seek his share of happiness. Sometimes we often wish we could gaze into the future and foresee what it holds for us, but it is better this way for each tomorrow brings a new adventure, new worlds to conquer. That is the fascination of living—this perpetual waiting to see the sunrise. Without it we should surely be lost. And above all we must be able to say that we have accomplished something. In that is the summation of all our life—a task and its completion. Always let us remember that happiness lies within ourselves. Again it may seem too soon to speak of this business of living, but when w'e are in what is affectionately termed our twilight years, we will remember and be grateful that we did prepare ourselves—that we went forward into the shining world with our armor of Faith and shield of happiness and thus did we conquer all things. AQUINAS INSTITUTE 21
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THE BUSINESS OF LIVING Glad did I live and gladly die ... Robert Louis Stevenson NOW that we seniors are about to graduate, perhaps it is best that we look ahead and envision the future—a future that will be for each unique and distinct. Some of us who are fortunate enough may go to universities or colleges. Those who shall continue thus are somewhat fortunate in putting off the business of living for a few years more and yet, paradoxically speaking, those who arc to begin making their mark in the world at present are fortunate also to have what may be termed as a head start. But in all the eventuality of time each of us must take up this business of living and do with it what we are able. And that is our prime concern -getting the most out of life. Living is an art—one that so few of us know of. The enjoyment of life for so many is merely a phrase—something to do with others and remotely concerned with them. But why shouldn’t each of us apply his talents and make the most of what he has? Each and everyone no matter what his state or condition can secure from the elements of God and nature that surround us the necessary requisites for happy living. And what does a happy life consist of? Satisfaction of the soul and mind first and then the satisfaction of the natural desires. We are indeed fortunate to be born to a faith like ours. It is a heritage which is most precious; it is the pearl of great price for which many have shed their blood. Let us consider that which an all-loving God has bestowed upon us and let us contemplate the fact that in God we have at all times someone to turn to, someone Who is the haven and refuge of all saints and sinners alike. Our religion is truly a beautiful thing, sacred beyond comprehension and it should permeate our every thought and action throughout our entire lives. Who, when beholding a magnificent sunset, the miracle of spring, the wonders of creation, cannot fail to be filled with the joy of living? For the poet joy is to be found in every flower, every scenic beauty. Every richly blended chord and mellowed tone of music is a source of happiness that swells the heart of the musician. And for those of us who are the plain, common and simple people, happiness lies in the touch of a hand, a glance of the eye, a sense of well-being. For true happiness does lie in little things. Happiness plays no favorites. It is for all, only longing to be sought after and always found in the heart. And if we see to it that others are satisfied and content, then only shall we be satisfied and content also. 20 THE ARETE
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