Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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Our My of (food JUST as Our Lady of Good Counsel has been called the Madonna of the Popes, she may rightfully be called the Madonna of Villanovans, for she is the adopted patroness of the Augustinian Order, our earthly guardians here at Villanova. It may seem strange that the devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel should originate in Gennezzano, Italy, for this city was once the very center of paganism. Neverthe- less, shortly after Italy became Christian, the first Church in Gennezzano was dedicated to St. Mary, Lady of Good Counsel. As time passed the annual celebration honoring her became a tradition of the city. By 13 56 the Church, badly worn by its many years of service, was committed to the care of the Augustinian Fathers. Through the efforts of Blessed Stephen Belle- sine, O.S.A., and Petruccia di Nocera, a widow and mem- ber of the Third Order of St. Augustine, a new edifice was begun, but its construction was eventually halted due to insufficient funds. bration, God manifested Himself in a way which could never be mistaken, for the painting of Our Lady of Good Counsel was miraculously transported upon a cloud. This act was established not only by the throngs that saw it arrive, but by two men who had seen the picture moving across the sky as they were crossing the Adriatic Sea. now mg that it must be a miracle, they followed it from there to Gennezzano. As the traditional celebration neared its climax this gee oud descended upon the unfinished building, and NUNC AGE Then, on April 25, 1467, during the traditional cele- J

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NUNC AGE . NUNC AGE . NUNC AGE . NUNC AGE . NUNC AGE NUNC AGE is our theme, a directive of what we ought to do, not incorporated as part of this year- book merely as a catchy phrase expected of such a publication but a real admonition to do something with our Villanova Education. Precisely what this something is comprises the sum total of all that we have learned and experienced here, the totality of what is meant by Catholic education. Four years have passed since we, the graduating class of 1952, first came to Villanova and we have spent this time at study so we would be equipped to pursue our chosen fields of endeavor. The long hours spent in mastery of the arts, science, engineering and busi- ness have prepared our minds to go out and do that which we have chosen. Villanova has given us this training and we will succeed in our pursuits as we measure up to that which the world demands. But over and above this we have been prepared for a greater something and preparation has been extra- scholastic. It centers in the very atmosphere in which we have lived focused in our chapel and guided by the principles of our tutors. For as we go forth to win acclaim among men so are we ever mindful of what St. Augustine tells us: For Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is rest- less, until it repose in Thee. We are therefore di- rected to live always in the image of Christ, guiding and leading those with w’hom we come in contact, by our example, to change the tvorld. We arc then as Villanova graduates professed Christophers and advocates of Catholic action. So we appeal to Our Lady of Good Counsel, to whom this book is prayer- fully dedicated, that she may alwa f) provide us with assistance and guidance so necessary for us to attain our end in life that we may with assurance go out and do something. NOW DO SOMETHING • NOW DO SOMETHIN

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Counsel accompanies us