Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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of Fatima December under our co-sponsorship. Twenty schools were represented here in the discussions of The Sodal- ity as a Way of Life . . . for Lifef' The spirit of Christ- mas was evidenced throughout the Campus but the Sodality received special pleasure from bringing the joy of Christ,s birth to the orphans at the Divine Providence Shelter. Ianuary,s Day of Precollection spurred us to foster Daily Mass and Lenten Devotions throughout the peni- tential season. In March we directed our efforts toward the School of Business' Communion Breakfast and co- sponsored- the Ignatian symposium. Reverend Eamon Taylor, SJ. , Joseph DSSHIIUS M ocleru tor Prefect In short, we have recognized that the greatest threat to our faith, while here at'Fordham, is our indifference towards it. We have, therefore, directed our effort to making ourselves more aware, and helping others to be- come more aware, of our dependence on Cod in all things. Discussions! The guiding hand. 191

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sooallt of oun Lao On December 5, 1584, Pope Gregory XIII issued his bull Omnipotentis Dei, and the Sodality became a Papally constituted society. The Sodality was organized by a young Jesuit, John Leunis, who saw a need for an actively militant lay apostolate. He envisioned men who would dedicate their lives to the threefold aim of self- sanctification, sanctification of neighbor and defense of the Church. Their patroness would be Mary, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, their motto: Ad Jesum per Mariamf, The original Sodalists met the needs of the Church engendered by the Protestant Revolt. Down through the ages Sodalists have continued to meet each new chal- lenge as it is presented. We, here at Fordham, are but a small segment of the now vast army marching under the banner of Christ . . . the Sodality. We have spent our year revitalizing our own spiritual life and performing such other works as the occasion 2 Sodality Way of Life Front Bow: James Whelan, Sal Marcellino, Edward Marsico, Rev. Eamon Taylor, S.J., Joseph DeSantis, Robert McNiff, Thomas Gregg. Middle Row: Donald Dinhaupt, John Rizzo, Edward Kilkelly, Thomas McDermott, Patrick Sheahan. Back How: Edward Pendergast, Donald Dolan, Larry Loiello, John Garbarini, Charles Thomas. demanded. Seventeen new members have been received into our group, each of whom has survived a rigorous training program of weekly lectures and counselling ses- sions. They have proven their intention and ability by living our rules for at least two months prior to admis- sion and each has voluntarily assumed the obligations of this great vocation. However, enlistment of new mem- bers is only one phase of our activity, for Christ,s Work involves more than prayer: it demands action. Our Mission Dance, held in October, netted over 370000, which was forwarded to Father Hugh Costigan, S.J., so that he might continue the monumental task of Christianizing the natives of the Tamoroi Islands. In November, we held our closed retreat which provided impetus for our future works and gave to each of us a deeper insight into the need to surrender ourselves com- pletely to Christ. The Convention of Federated Sodalities was held in I ' . J , 1.,.m,,,,,,, . --w e .Wy vw .. ...N ..i.. .. ,. A. -. . . . .

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This year the Sodality, in keeping with the Fordham Spirit, took another step forward in leading its members To jesus through Mary. This year's Sodality added several new and re- warding features to its activities. The first semester brought with it a series of interesting panel discussions on 'topics of current importance. These induced active participation by the entire Sodality. The result of these discussions was not only a livelier interest in the Sodality but also a more practical knowledge of the teachings of the Church. This year, the Sodality instituted a Christmas Party for the children in a local orphanage. The support given by the entire school was overwhelming. The money remaining after buying an ample supply of toys and games was given to the Orphanageis Building Fund. The advent of the second semester brought with it the more serious work of the year. The deeper phases of the life of a good sodalist were discussed under the active leadership of Reverend Francis Toth, SJ. Any successes which the Sodality may have achieved this year are due as much to the patience and inspiration of the Moderator, as to the foresight and hard work of Iohn Monahan, Prefect, Carol Kisselbach, Vice Prefect, Ann Egan, Recording Secretary, and Mary Kay McAllister, Corresponding Secretary. sooallt of oun Lao of Sodality Mass w5f WI x - 192