Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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A Radiant Crown In recognition of the centenary of the definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Con- ception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholics the whole world over have been called upon by His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, in an encyclical entitled Fulgens Corona, to observe this year of 1954 as a year dedicated to Mary. One hundred years ago the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception proclaimed that the Blessed Virgin Mary “in the first instant of her conception was by a singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the human race, preserved exempt from all stain of original sin.” Many things should be sought through the Blessed Virgin in this holy time: the pro- tection of youth, the flourishing of domestic life, bread for the hungry and justice for the oppressed. Most of all, prayers should be offered for the revival of peace, charity and jus- tice among men and nations with the return of all men to Christ. May the graces obtained through this devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary bring a benediction of peace and love to all men of all nations. May the radiant crown of glory—fulgens corona—with which the most pure brow of the Virgin Mother was encircled by God, shine ever more brilliantly in this,

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Saint Joseph Foster father of the child Jesus... patron of family life. . . vigilant guardian of terraced lawns . .