Loyola University Chicago - Loyolan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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solution in accordance with the funda- mental precepts of the natural law. He has approached the problem with the real- ization that he is the chief guardian of religion and of all that closely appertains to it, since the question is one to which no solution can be found apart from the intervention of religion and of the Church. The results of the labors of Pius XI were made known to the world in a series of encyclicals which will last for all time as a monument to the universal au- thority of the Church. They brought into the world a new power called Catholic Action, a force motivated by Catholics for the reform of the social order. By this time the influence of Catholic Action has begun to be felt in the world, and by stu- dents in particular, as a definite motive for exercising Christian principles in all the activities of life. From this pitiable ruin of souls, says the encyclical, 'Quadragesimo Anno,' which, if it continue, will frustrate all efforts to reform society, there can be no other remedy than a frank and sincere return to the teaching of the Gospel. It is the belief of many, however, among

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The l932 LOYOLAN is being published at a time when all the world is in turmoil and confusion. Man is bewildered, not knowing whither to turn. The old order has failed him, and left him deserted, with seemingly nothing but darkness ahead. It is a fitting time for man to ask if there is to be no security in this world, no method of eliminating all the myriads of conflicting doubts which assail him, racking his body and soul, and leaving him discontented with this life and fearful of the next. This is the same problem which has confronted mankind in some measure since the begin- ning of time, and is now threatening it with the pent up fury of ages. The solution can- not be put offg the long awaited reform in the social order must be realized in the near future. Otherwise the whole social fabric, the civilization which has required cen- turies for the making, must give way and fall into ruin in one great catastrophe. Fully aware of the complexities of the present situation, and interested as only a solicitous father and guide can be, our Holy Father has made a thorough study of the problem and instructed the faithful of its

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them Catholics, that the application of Christian principles in the world of men cannot be made practicable, that Catholic Action and success as it is commonly un- derstood are incompatible. It is the pur- pose of the theme of the l932 LOYOLAN to demonstrate in some measure how con- sistent with real success the principles laid down by the Holy Father can be made. The various sections of the book represent the many phases of life within the univer- sity, the educational system and the rela- tion of student and institution. Every branch of education offers an opportunity of its own to inculcate the principles of Catholic leadership, and in order to present them more concretely, outstanding Cath- olic leaders, not long dead, have been fea- turedg men who never forgot the heritage of their faith in their striving for success and happiness. These figures represent in general every field of endeavor, and their nearness to our own day should make their contributions to the progress of the human race an inspiration to all serious students seeking an ideal worthy of emula- tion.