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Show Our Citerary Cabte z FOREIGN FREEMASONRY. "WHY CATHOLICS CANNOT BE FREEMASONS. This pamphlet, just issued by the International Catholic Truth society, Brooklyn, N. Y., should appeal ap-peal with more than ordinary interest to Catholics in this country, from the fact that It is the best resume of foreign Masonry that has yet appeared in the English language, and is sold for the small sum of 5 cents. The pamphlet is made up of three articles published in the London Tablet of September, Septem-ber, 1893, by D. Monerieff O'Connor and, while containing con-taining very grave charges, has up to the present day remained unanswered. From the fact that Freemasonry in this country is not of the virulent type of the European brand, it j is sometimes agreed that its general condemnation by the Catholic church is unwarranted. Those who take such a view must bear in mind that the Mason's common boast is that Freemasonry is a universal society; Indeed, Its unity nas frequently been compared to that of the Catholic church. Consequently Con-sequently the organization la justly blamed for the tenets and practices of its chiefs in one country so long as these are not repudiated by other equally authoritative individuals or lodges. The quotations given in this pamphlet are the written or spoken views, not of obscure Individuals, but of representative representa-tive leaders and authorized Masonic organs. 'The benevolent, philanthropic" (!) character of this society so-ciety condemned by the Church may be seen from a few of the many quotations given in the pamphlet. On Page 52: "In a permanent instruction adopted as a code and guide by the more advanced Italian Masons we read: 'Our final aim Is that of Voltaire i and the French revolution the annihilation forever and ever of Catholicism and even of the Christian idea. " Again on Page 45: "In the Masonic publication, the Voice of the Orient, we read: 'Why is the name of Christ never once pronounced in the oaths, nor in the prayers? Why do Masons date their era, not from the birth of Christ, but, like the Jews, from the creation of the world? But, supposing we could or Would forget for an instant that a Christian Mason would be a flat contradiction, a square circle,' etc. "The Belgian Masonic authority, 'History of Freemasonry,' Free-masonry,' by Coffin, says: 'We have an enemy the priesthood. Destroy it and the world will instantly be radiated with the splendor of, universal fraternity. In and out of the lodges, fight the priesthood and religion.' " . Page 49: Verily, from some recent developments de-velopments in certain European countries, it would seem-that the Instructions of the lodge masters were being thoroughly carried out. The fair minded American Mason should lose no time in repudiating openly and publicly the doctrines and practices of his European confreres. "St. Cuthberfs" is the title of a new book by the author of "Harry Russell, a Rockland College Boy," which will be published in November. The phenomenal phe-nomenal sales of Father Copus' first book is an evidence evi-dence that he has caught the fancy of the young readers of the country. The second took, for our young people by this gifted gift-ed author is intended to be the first of a series of three which relate the various experiences of students stu-dents at St. Cuthberfs college. The story ot the forthcoming book is inspiring and -contains many aa uplift which will make the readers not only happier hap-pier but better boys. There is ho preaching fancy Father Copus preaching! in the book, but it abounds in adventure. For those who revel in the mysterious there is scarcely anything in all boy literature more thrilling than the ghost story. The pages flow rapidly rap-idly and one comes to the end of the tale all too soon. In the relation of Howard Hunter's experiences, and the peculiar happenings to Rob Jones, and the results, we are sure that our young readers will be intensely interested. Father Copus knows the workings of a boy's mind as few authors know it, and he gives the reader his experience. There are no long dlsxiuistions on cl;r. acter and character building, yet the reulor is ;. .. consciously imbibing correct ideas in this re.u i ;,t the same time he Is absorbing interest.!. The book is published by Benzigrr F.ro?.. x. v York, Cincinnati and Chicago, and will be s-n: j.,,.-. paid on receipt of S3 cent?. 1 The Catholic Truth society of San Franri,.. ;, , published an immense edition of a 3-cent pray, r 1. ok. It was compiled and issued at the request of .i lumber lum-ber of pastors who felt the need of such a little v, ,-,, K. Many Catholics assist at mass without any ;.nr. . book. In tho churches of the Pacific coast th- T'u m Society prayer book is placed on tables on in hrn;-cases hrn;-cases in the vestibules so a& to put it within ?'; reach of the congregation. In some churches as mar -as one thousand copies were taken on the first u :-day :-day and paid for. The prayer book contain?, in ninety-cix pag??, a'! the prayers and devotions necessary for the Cathul, layman. Special attention has been devoted to th manner of assisting at mass. The order of the n:as.-. being the English translation of th Missal, in won arranged. It is the work of a priest who has m;ni- a deep study of the liturgy. The divisions show tin growth of the liturgy of the mass ard the nieanii -of each part in the early discipline of the Church, it is the only scientific division of Uae mass publish 1 in any prayer book. There is also another method t assisting at mass for those who do not wish to follow fol-low the order. It consists of short devotional pray.-.-? on the Passion. The prayers for confession and communion com-munion an? devotional and practical, and the Examination Exami-nation of Conscience is especially good. The prayer-book prayer-book is printed on fine paper in large new type. , The society has also issued a neat booklet on "Th 1 Way of th Cross." It is illustrated with reproductions reproduc-tions of a famous set of Stations and contains all the prayers necessary to gain the Indulgences. This booklet is timely to November. One of Mother Loyala's books for children preparing prepar-ing for first confession and communion is also reproduced. repro-duced. It is "A Simple Confession Book." and even adults have found it U3eful. Pastors and .Sisters preparing pre-paring children for confession and first communion use it extensively. All the publications of the Truth society sell for 5 cents each. Almost all the churches on the coas: and many throughout the United Statea have bookcases book-cases of the Truth society. Thsse are specially nia l and are capable of holding six or seven hundred of the Truth society's publications. These bookcases arv set in the vestibules ot the churches and are open to the congregation, who deposit their offerings for literature lit-erature in a collection box attached. The plan has worked well. It has been found to be the best method meth-od of disseminating Catholic literature at popular prices. Full information may be had from the Catholia Truth society, Flood building, San Francisco. |