Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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2 THE LOYOLA ANNUAL sixteen years old, to consecrate his life to the service of the altar in the Society of Jesus. Generously supplied with secular and ecclesiastical learning, he came to this city in the year 1893. The interval between that date and the hour of his death was a record of splendid achievement for the glory of God and the exaltation of His Holy Church. Of attractive personality and engaging manners, he sup- plemented these gifts of heaven by tireless energy in the cause of religion. He was kind to the poor, sympathetic to- wards the weak and erring, and considerate of the rights of others. Indeed, he, like the Apostle St. Paul, “became all things to all men, that he might save all.” As a consequence, he enjoyed the respect of his brethren in the priesthood and the aiTection of a grateful people. The vast concourse of clergy and laity which honored his funeral obsequies is con- vincing proof of the truth of this statement. His earthly career is over. Still, the memory of his life and deeds will remain as an enduring monument to his vir- tues as a priest and a man, and an inspiration to all those who cherish the ambition to realize the glorious realities of the world to come. May the great High Priest, whom he served so faithfully, receive this gentle soul! May Ke grant him light, refresh- ment and everlasting peace! May He clothe him at the last day with the stole of that priestly authority which he wore so humbly and exercised so remarkably during the days of his earthly pilgrimage! Rev. William A. Fletcher, D. D., Baltimore, May 9, 1911.

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Sfti. Jfattjpr Jfranria Xaufer 3. In the death of Father Francis Xavier Brady, S. J., Presi- dent of Loyola College, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has lost one of its most successful and exemplary priests. Loyal to the best interests of this community, his chief title to recog- nition v as in the quality of a devoted pastor of souls. The essential characteristic of the true priest is unselfish- ness. “Every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins.” Hebrews, 5, 1. The very first sacrifice which he is called upon to make is the oblation of self upon the altar of duty. In the exercise of that Infinite Wisdom, which “reacheth from end to end mightily and ordereth all things secretly” — God graciously bestowed upon Father Brady the qualities and provided him with the experi- ences which issued in the roundness and symmetry and per- fection of the sacramental character. From his pious parents he inherited unusual talents and an instinctive love of the true and the beautiful. This rich dowry of nature was elevated and refined by the touch of supernatural grace. At an early age, God claimed him for His own, and henceforth his activi- ties were to move in the sphere of those things which never pass away. Under the gentle tutelage of the two saintly Jesuit Fathers, Enders and De Neckere, he grew in virtue as he advanced in years. Their words and example induced him, when only

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THE LOYOLA ANNUAL Pmat anb Oh! whitened lips and pulseless hands Of God’s anointed priest, Can ye the flesh of Christ command No more, or has increased With ye, now dead, the power divine To draw His Sacred Blood Not mantled ’neath the veil of wine But red, in His Heart’s flood? And priestly heart, grown still and cold, Great heart of priest and man. Where rest the griefs and joys we told Since over us began Thy rule of peace and gentle sway. The loving shepherd’s part? Hast thou the burden cast away Upon Christ’s Sacred Heart? But from the haven of thy rest. Remembering, look below. Where, o’er the path thy feet have pressed We, with our burden go. When steps are failing and courage gone Be yet our Priest and Friend Until with Thee before God’s throne We find our journey’s end.