Ursuline High School - Ursulinian Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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LE DER OF DE OCR CY When atheistic factions enter into a country, they do not strike directly at the present government: on the contrary, they gnaw at the root of the nation-its youth, who are being formed to take part in the government of the future. Hence the formation and preservation of a morally sound nation is the Christian training of that nation's youth. In the generation to come, our high school and college students will be the Americans of tomorrow who must help guide their democracy through the perils of a pagan age. Consequently there is need for competent leaders schooled in the principles of Christian justice. How to train youth? This is one of the gravest problems that the nation faces. The youth of Ursuline have been influenced by teachers whose calibre is of the finest. Foremost among these is Pope Pius Xll. The Holy Father is exerting every human effort to bring about a reign of peace in this war-torn world and to establish a closer relationship between God and nations. As His Holiness stated in his encyclical of October 20th, 1939: For true though it is that the evils from which mankind suffers today come in part from economic instability and from struggle of interests regarding a more equal distribution of the goods which God has given man as a means of sustenance and progress, it is not less true that their root is deeper and more intrinsic, belonging to the sphere of religious belief and moral convictions which have been perverted by the progressive alienation of the peoples from that unity of doctrine, faith, customs, and morals which once were promoted by the tireless and beneficent work of the Church. For these evils, Christian democracy is the only remedy. lf the moral standard of our youth is raised, the men of tomorrow will govern a far better world than that of today. ln our own diocese of Cleveland, His Excellency, Archbishop Schrembs and Auxiliary Bishop McFadden have, through their united efforts, promoted the principles of democracy among Catholic students. Their constant striving for a better moral standard is evidenced by their staunch support of the Legion of Decency, the Catholic weapon against modern evils. Their patriotism, their Zeal, their piety, have made them ideal leaders for modern youth. We, the youth of Ursuline, have been favored with the guidance of teachers who are true Catholics and loyal citizens. They have helped to make this class a group of'fine Americans who will, in a few short years, be called upon to work side by side with one hundred and thirty million Americans who glory in their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Often Father O'Dea reminds the youth of Ursuline: You are the leaven which is to permeate theiwhole mass of Christ's kingdom. You are the leaders who are to direct others into the footsteps of Christ's waysg to lead men to the knowledge of God Whom you have learned to know so well in the lives, the ideals, and the principles of your teachers and fellow classmenf' Your motto must ever be: I am in the hands of God,

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Our Holy Father Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Churchi' . . . Our Holy Father, rock of peace in a storm-tossed world. Nations look to him, the divinely - inspired arbitra- tor, when all other hope of peace is lost. . . Let our democracy support him in the restoration of Christ, the Universal King. HIS HOLINESS POPE PIUS XII