Jonas in the Whale and Catholic Faith Question
The article discusses whether the Jonas incident was historical or allegorical, noting Catholic tradition leans that Jonas truly existed and the fish episode happened, while some exegetes view it as a type of Christ’s burial and Resurrection. It cites Augustine and spiritual explanations, and clarifies belief definitions within Catholic faith and tradition.
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Jonas
Galilee
Christ
St. Augustine
Jesus
Steinmueller-Sullivan
Political interference endangers church power in history
The author argues that lay political interference in church affairs has repeatedly damaged religious unity. From the Greek church to the Reformation era, rulers sought wealth and control, fueling schism and abuses while monastic lands were seized. The piece warns modern regimes also push religion aside to exert control.
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Christendom
Constantinople
Rome
When Infants Went To Communion
A historical note on infant communion in the Latin Church. It cites a 1910 Sacred Congregation decree with Blessed Pius X’s approval, stating the Council of Trent did not condemn giving the Holy Eucharist to children before the age of reason. It contrasts past practice with modern norms and theological views.
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Indios Aeubioben
Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments
Pius X
Council of Trent
Communion for Children Through Centuries and Councils
The article traces how Christening and baptism shaped reception of the Eucharist. It notes early practice included children at Communion, while later Latin Church policy tied Holy Table access to the use of reason and understanding. It cites the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215 endorsing modern discipline.
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Lateran
First Communion Age and Practice Urged by Council
The article notes church directives from the Lateran and Council of Trent on yearly Easter Communion for all Christians reaching discretion. It discusses abuses delaying First Communion, the typical age of eleven, and the roles of parents, confessors, teachers, and priests in ensuring children receive Holy Communion with proper understanding and devotion. Monsignor Matthew Smith signs the piece.
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Matthew Smith
Bible Unique Book God Is Author Questions and Answers
Catholic teaching asserts the Bible is true as it is inspired by God. It explains inspiration as God guiding authors to write without error, with the Church's teaching authority discerning true inspiration and ensuring the scriptures reflect divine truth.
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Linus M. RiorpaNn
Moses
Israel
God
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Isaac
Jacob
St. Paul
Timothy
Spain
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Leo XIII
Lucie Dentissimus Deus
Gave Up Nobility To Be U S Citizen
Harold Shirakawa, a descendant of Japanese royalty, pursues a Notre Dame doctorate prep for education in Hawaii. A native of Los Angeles, he and his mother were interned in Colorado in 1941, later leaving camp to complete schooling. He earned a degree from a Ohio college, served 17 months in the Army beginning 1946, married in Kauai, and plans to settle in Hawaii where diverse races live in harmony.
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Shirakawa
Notre Dame University
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Angeles
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Japan
Tife
Aoe
Colorado
See College
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Muskingum
Kauai
Shakawa
Notre Dame
Hawaiian Islands
America
Winners See President Washington at White House
Two Catholic students selected from more than 1,000,000 contestants who wrote and voiced five minute broadcasts on I Speak for Democracy were named winners in the fifth annual Voice of Democracy contest. George A. Frilot III of Jesuit High School New Orleans and Thaddeus X Zolkiewicz of Canisius High School Buffalo were two of four winners. Also at the White House was Rev. John Poane SWJ Buffalo.
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President Truman
George A. Frilot III
Jesuit High School
New Orleans
Thaddeus X, Zolkiewicz
Canisius High School
Buffalo
N. Y
White House
John Poane
SWJ
Catholic Lord Braye Dies on Way to King George VI Funeral
Lord Braye, 77 a Catholic member of the House of Lords, died while en route to London for King George VI's funeral. He served in the Royal Navy during World War I. his father was a convert.
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London
Lord Braye
House of Lords
George VI
Have You Read The New Catholic Digest
An advertisement promotes the Catholic Digest magazine offering a special price of one dollar and a 52 percent savings. It claims the publication has 16 years of history, reaches millions monthly, and contains about 30 unique articles per issue with a money back guarantee.
India Elections Hint at Communist Rise and Birth Control Debate
The article discusses predicted gains for the Communist bloc in India amid hunger in the south and opposition to birth control policies. It contrasts American concerns over imperial influence with calls to curb food production aid and notes varying views on academic freedom and the role of university professors in teaching versus researching.
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India
Murray D. Lincoln
Hypowes Omens
Asia
Japan
God Love You column praises sacrifice for Holy Fathers Missions
Readers of God Love You are urged to sacrifice beyond personal petitions. Examples include Mrs W with two children giving 10¢ and 3¢ weekly, Mrs S T with sons M and C donating $2 in pennies and 1% of profits, and H T donating $3.55 plus a $5 extra as one tenth of salary.
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Holy Father’s Missions
South
India
H. T
Vouk
Missionary appeals amid persecution spark new church growth
A column urges sacrifices for the Holy Father's Missions, noting Chinese converts rise under persecution. It cites a pastor under house arrest gaining 76 baptisms in a month, an 82 year old convert, a woman freed from concubinage who joined, and a fatal act of faith amid violence. It asks readers to donate for seminarian training and World Mission Rosaries, linking sacrifices to spiritual gains.
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China
Sacrifice Drive For The Holy Father Missions
A call to supporters to donate items or money to the Holy Father Missions via the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Contributions may be sent in the name of the Most Reverend Fulton J. Sheen to the National Director at 109 E 38th St New York.
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Holy Father
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
E. 38Th St
New York
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