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REVEREND WILLIAM J.
KANE
Speaks . . .
"God and l"
IIere‘s another little program which, it followed, will help us lieu of
iilulvera become real lien of God. God ‘
How errectivc such . union would be in solving the p
surmounting its difficulties, or-attnining its gonll “I can do all things in
Him who strengthens me," says Saint Paul.
lunch or our lailure. most or our hcrdiund heart-oches, are
resultant of on ‘ ' ‘
-break willl G
then. Ire surprised when things do not I‘! u Dlunned. when our
erorts gain ur nolhing. now loolish we are to ignore the advice or
Him Who slid: “Without Me you have no power In do Inylbillx."
A row years ago, in a retreat course, I proposed this "G05! and I" plan
as o punacea of the ills or the world and of our personal ills and diinoulties.
The reaction to it was ilutteringly favor-nble. How etiective it was. I cannot
tell. it is quite simple but at times extremely dilncplt. Here's the way
the plan works: No matter what I do or propose to do, 1 must be able to
partake of this or that recreation; spend the next .week-end, etc., etc. As
long as I can say, “God and I," everyt.hing's okay, in order, cannot be
nron . The moment I hesitate to say or the moment I cannot say, “God
and l," sin or the danger of sin enters the picture. For instance, I cannot
say sincerely: “God and l are going to perform thi sinful act; drinlr to
excess; steal from my neighbor; read an irnrnoral best-seller; tell I lie; hurt
my iellow-man, etc. when a sinful act is willed, automatically is the partner-
ship dissolved. God will not be party to my sin. He would not, He cannot.
'l'here's the plan in all its s-irnplieityJGod and l.” God a partner in my
every enterprise, as cosigner or my every letter; God speaking with me,
thinking with me, acting in union with me or, to p it more accurately,
I with Him. How wonderful such I life would be! How certain the guarantee
of success! We couldn’t miss. ' ‘ '
Are there things we do to which we are ashamed to odmit God
as an associate? Something’: wrong. something’: out or order if
God cannot be included. That goo. to. everything. lor nu our human
actions; nothing should we do that rule. out cod .. . partner.
Impossible, you might say. Nu, it is altogether possible. With God
nothing is impossible. All of us will experience diihoulty in executing such
n plan, but certainly it's worth a try. In fart, it is how we should livw
always. our teehle attempts to live it may be very discouraging at hrst,
perhaps, even for our entire lifetime. If, however, at the end of life's
sojourn we can say “God and 1,” how rewarding will be our shorts; how
successful our earthlypilgril-nage. v- V 2 v v- -s ' 0 '
.. . How about giving it a try‘: - - '
With the’ Retreats loll August
lllalvern, which lies right in the heart of Chester County, will be
host, on August 7, to its many retreatants who reside in the chester
valley. At that time, waiter A. Herley, Esq., will lead his cohorts on
their annual pilgrimage to St. Joseph’:-in-the-Hills for their 11th
retreat. As on 1:] previous retreats, Ray Whldron will serve us
the strong right arm of the C. A. Captain, and among the others who
will be assisting will be Henry l>. corccran, Philip .1. Reilly, Esq.,
Thomas Riley, William A. Rufling, and l. J. Stuhinski. Last year's
attendance iigure was an amazing 280. -
A former member of the League Board at Directors, c. A. Captain
Edward J. Friel, will again lead his “Eight-',l'I'iree Group" to enjoy
the sublime quiet of Malvei-n’a hallowed acres on August ii. A very
unusual teature or the group is that practically one-third of its mem-
bers are recruibell from the members of Alcoholics Anonymous, both
Catholic and Vnun-Catholic, who look upon the retreat as one of the
highlights of the year's work. The group also boasts that the post
of Associate captain is with them a high honor, and is limited to
perhaps the smallest number of any-week-end in the League. co-
Captains with Captain Friel in handling the details of the separat
groups are: Joseph H. lzlaclc, Sr., and Edward C. Delahunty, Esq.
August 21 will and the second pontingent from the Lehigh Valley‘
making its annual trek to St. Joseph's-in-the-Hills seeking spiritual
refreshment. The co-captains who are handling all the recruiting
group hails, in the main, from Al
very proud of its record since it was established by our late Board
Director, Paul P. Fink. ,
Judge Gerald F. Flood will again lead the James A. 1'-‘laherty
Memorial Group to Malvern on August 23. ordinarily, the group goes
out in September, but the vagaries of the calendar have moved it
rorward this year. In 1954, it should be back on its regular schedule.
Ably assisting c. A. captain Flood in the interesting though intiuite
details are Francis l. Downs, Augustine J. Pesentore, Thomas J.
Milan and John 1. usher. Because of its K. or c. alnlistion, many of
the group come from up-state cities, including Manch Chunk, Lans-
ford, Qualrertown and their suburbs. -
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Sighlless Vel’. Plcns for Future;
Handicap No Obsldcle
Regards
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Just ns it is true that “a nation without vis-ion," will perish, so, also,
is it true that “none are so blind as those who refuse to
That fuct is no better cvident to anyone than
Illalvern whose “inner vision" led him
see."
to a sightless Man of
to the door of the Catholic Church
where he sees, indeed, the inescapable truth that there can be no ratisracticn
in the things of life without the omnlpotent God, whose true beauty and
power the human eye “hath not seen"; of whose grandeur and glory, the
human ear "hath not heard."
sessed the gift of physical sight. But,
ikz so many others, ha never fully
appreciated the wonderful gift or
seeing-eyes. True, he could see this
glory of thc sun; tho silvcry sheen
of the moon upon rippling waters,
the twinkling stars in the clear blue
sky; he could soc tho delicate color-
ing of the ilowcrs, thc majestic
beauty of grcen trees, the emerald
sweep of great lawns. the flight of
the birds, the towering buildings,
the swift movements of myriad kinds
01 life. But, being human, he took
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that the marvels of nature were
things wonderful to behold.
Thcri, nlonlz came the Second
World war. lie was just 19 when
the Army tapped him. He was living
at Knox, Indiana, the son or a Cary,
Ind., steel wnrlicr. He was assigned
to the 78th Infiintry Division. In
October 1944, his outfit was at Lune-
ville. He WIIS struck by shrapnel.
when his rcgninnd consciousness, he
was in 3 hilspitill. Ilnlf his face had
been shot away. Along with it wont
his eyes. One arm was shattercd.
His sense of smell imd his sense of
not see. All who rlzirk. Lilc, itself,
seemed hopeless. -
Thus In-nun tliri-ta long, dreary
heo- ' of hospituli-
zation; hospital, then
another, nntl finally he was scnt to
the Vctcrnlls.‘ Arlrninistrntlon Hos-
pital at vnllcy For-go. Thcrc he rc-
muincd for 15 months, undcr-going
ninc mnjor on.-rations and three
minor operations. hlcnnw-hile he had
hcen givcn a ncw jaw. a new nose,
new cheeks: Ills arm exiled, nI<
'though it still shows 3 hole. He was
on his feet again. llis nerves slowly
returned to approximate normality.
through tho hospital’: rolmhilitn.
tion program. And lite hogan to
have a new rncnning for him, thanks
to a charming little catholic nurse‘:
aide. Her manner, her sincerity, her
every action spoken word
brought him into the Church. She
brought him hope; ‘she brought him
new courage; she brought him faith.
He married her in January 1946,
right in the hospital chapel. Now
he is the daddy of Patricia Ann,
who is all of nve years old.
Despite the fact that he has three
battle stars on his service ribbon,
and reocived the Purple hleart, this
man without sight looks bravely into
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sees; he understands; he rejoices.
No wonder he smiles
currcntly, he is in business for
’himsclr, in a small way. But he has
the dc-termination to forge ahead,
because he truly believes that he
now is on .God’s side. He has the
concession for the news and cig
stand in the VA building at Brand
and Cherry Sts. He’s had it for the
last six years. But. he lives in a
modest little home It 1301 Manor
Rd., in vcadon. Yet, every day ac-
companied only by his --seeing-eye"
guide dog he takes a bus to 52nd st.
and Baltimore Ave. There he changes
to u subwoy-surrace car to 15th and
him-not Sts.. from which point he
walks to his wor-lr. Rain or shine,
ho is on the job every morning at
7.30 o'clock. He closes shop at 4.30
and starts home again.
During his r-ecent retreat at Mal-
vcrn, where he goes yearly with his
friend, Ray Knvannugh, an insur-
nnce bruker, he declared that his
cunversiull to Catholicily wns “the
bust step he ever made. He found it
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wife. And through it, he found St.
Josephs-in-the-Hills.
. "lVlalvern," he said, "provokes
many thoughts, great thoughts. It
hrings peace of mind to the dis-
tressed, and the sermons can only
hring a men closer to His and. A
week-end in these holy hius is well-
spent. I wouldn't miss u retreat for
anything in the world."
Opening Mt-iss
(continued rrom page one)
The new building group's completion will make It possible for a total
of 300 men to make the
man with a mod
crn, single and cornrortsblo room. Each
wcclr-cnd retrcats at Mnlvcrn, providing each
week-end the
retreatmcnts will be divided into two groups of 150 men each, with one
group being conrrnorl to the St. .loscph's llall contingent, while the other
will he in Our Lady’: Ilall group. The
first group will be housed in St.
Joseph's, St. Mary’: and C<li'x'ignll halls, while the latter will be restricted
to the new Izuililln 5.
Although the new huililings, as they near completion, seem to lit
naturally inla the historic cauntryalilc, Ind soon will he ta
an more or
lcss for granted, it is well in consider that the total cost of these inlprovg.
mcnts. designed for thecrimrort and convenience ol retreotants, approxi-
mates 3300.000. '
. the New Adoration CIWPEI
This oratory will be situated at the east end of the seclund door
of the north wing or the‘ new building-‘H If‘ '9’ 9"‘1“‘5"’“ ‘‘“'3‘?“
design and original in every reSPe“< T“! “ll be " “h“"el "‘ "‘““I'
,. of M.i.,.,,, c... be proud. it will reilect the faith of the
Retreatants in our Euchhristi
The Iollowing memorials
SHRINE-Imported marble
ALTAR-Imported marble . --
BAl.DAcl-llN-Bronze and gilded wood. bwme =""""
TABERNACLE-
Polished bronze, interior gold i>1at=- -o--("W") 87”“
llioNs'rlzANcE-Bronze. svld plated (““‘"" 2'm“'””
CRUCIFIX-Wrought bronze 20
2 CANDLESTICKS-Wrought bronze .
2 THREE-ARM CANDLESTICKS-
rought bronze
15 SANCTUARY l.Allirs-wrought bronze-
PRIE-DIEU-Bronze-velvet covered
wALL COVERING-v-Damask . ..
CEILING AND WALL DECORATIONS .
WALL-T0-WALL CARPET .
2 WINDOWS
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H, mgpga for your consideration.
‘ ..s1,500,.oo
2,000.00
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. . . .each 75:00
. . . . . . . .each 250.00
each
125.00
MALVERN FORWARD MOVEMENT
so t you may prepare in advance and arrange your
personal ohligations, we record below the schedule of retreats
for the next three months:
August 7 wrlterA. Herley, Esq.-Chester valley
14 Edward J. Friel-Eight-Three Group
21 stuart Eckert-John Moore-Leo i-l. ltuppert
2 Hon. Gerald E‘. Flood-Flaherty lliemorral
septernher 5 Labor Day croup .
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S. A. Rudolph-J. T. Willcox-Holy Rosary
Max H. Sorensen-Prosit Clu
T. Walter hIcGral.h-K. of C. Auto Club
Joseph M. Needham-Christus Rex
Vincent P. Walsh-Bell Telephone
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"Read Your Catholic Puss,
Millions Wish They Could.”
Malvern Men Aid
Barry Day Parade
Among the Men oi Malvern who
will take an active part in planning
the coming Barry Day Parade are:
do
Michael A. Grieco
. Michael A. criecc, who conducted
a pharmacy at 6501 Haverford Ave.,
died suddenly while visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Acolnpora,
at her cottage in Margate City, July
5th. lie was so
Mr. crieco, a member of the Ben
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Loclr l-laveu High school. He also d ‘t";vth"““ .9’, “"1 9”‘ P':5‘'
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90,12‘,-2,“ ”’“"“" -”“’ ' ““"‘”‘ ragrmnd carl A. Wolf, Auto Club
‘ Long a member of the Holy Name ' The' A181
society Mr. .Gricco was o member . ,
oi‘ the lions’ and a life momher of f,:',,"'""“"' “f "“ dew‘
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the 150th
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Gerald Ronon
(Continued iroro page one)
otherwise busy life has been his
consistent interest in religious ac-
tivities. One time Grand Knight of
Santa Marin Council,
grcsumun from the sixth district,
will rcllow at Independence square.
Mary's Qhnrch,
Fourth above spruce streets, on
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are Ii number of retreatants, will
of mmy other cnumlic Drganiu. serve as honor guards at the Mass.
ons. ‘
SAIESMIM -IIISINESS MEN
l-llorrssiomit Men
in you ..o.o..
A rumishod rrlvar. Oltiu
was.
A pioneer retreatant, former c.
A. captain, a member of the Board
and legal adviser of the League,
Mnlvern has long been close on his
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lie is also a member of the Cathn- ' ' '-“" . -
lic rhilopatrian Literary Institute, w' 73 71'.‘-'.'i52’-'I.’.'.luf""‘ """'""’ """" ‘"
the Union League, the whiterriarsh
valley and the Senview country
-v-on sumarial Suviu
401 D-neldo hid... 4 N. llth s... MA 7-am
clubs as well as numerous civic and
protessional societies. , ‘
A lrecnness of intellect, judgment
and wit mixed with an unique quality
of human understanding nre the in-
gveolients of his capacity as a skilled
lawyer and welcome friend.
A perfect counterpart of his
nmiability and charm is his wife
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