Purification of Mary and views on prefrontal lobotomy
The article contrasts the Mosaic Law claim of Mary's purification with a critique of prefrontal lobotomy. It explains ritual uncleanliness, priestly cleansing, and emphasizes that moral guilt is separate from liturgical uncleanness. It then discusses medical ethics and conditions under which lobotomy may be permissible.
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Public schools and secularism in American life debated
The piece argues secularism is advancing in colleges and public education, urging active resistance by the public. It recalls the author’s own high school experience with Protestant prayers and lack of Catholic faculty, noting legal shifts yet contending that teaching religion in public schools historically prevailed and may be allowed again despite adverse court rulings.
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Many Have Queer Notions About Religion
A preacher warns that many Americans hold absurd views of God and religion. He argues religion requires personal, historic truth and explicit teaching at home or in schools to prevent moral decline and the rise of atheistic Communism.
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Religious Training Is Long Process
The article reflects on religion as a lengthy learning path from early home instruction to catechism Bible history and understanding Mass and sacraments, noting the parental duty in guiding a child’s religious formation. It emphasizes gradual, lifelong acquisition of faith concepts and practices.
Public Schools and Religion Spark Contemporary Debate
Monsignor Matthewmith argues that secular education is a late arrival and that Protestant influence still dominates many public schools. He warns that secularists threaten religious faith and urges parental rights to choose Catholic education without demanding a Catholic monopoly.
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Miracle of Transubstantiation Questions and Answers
A religious Q and A by Linus M. RiorpAN explains transubstantiation, how bread and wine become Christ body and blood during Mass, and how the substance changes while accidents remain. The text cites apostolic authority, faith illumined intellect, and Church Fathers to affirm the Real Presence.
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Jesuit Son of Dulles Sees Dad Take Oath
Avery Dulles a Jesuit scholastic witnessed his father John Foster Dulles take the oath as U S Secretary of State in the White House East Room. Chief Justice Vinson administered the oath to the new secretary individually.
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Real Catholics Found At Communion Rail
Vatican City reports a call by Pope Pius XII for greater lay participation in Catholic associations including youth. His Holiness says true faithful are those at the altar during the distribution of the Living Bread, not merely at parish events or Sunday Mass.
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Priests Condemned to Death by Vietminh
Reported in the region two rural priests were condemned to death by Vietminh forces for aiding local resistance in their parishes. A third priest died after torture, while John Tran Hou Duc, Apostolic of Vinh, was arrested for two days for court absences.
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Seek 7 Million for Overseas Relief in One Great Hour
A united appeal to Protestant and Eastern Orthodox members seeks seven million dollars for overseas relief and reconstruction. Harper Sibley, chairman of Church World Service, National Council of Churches, issued the drive to be made on Sunday March 8 across thousands of American churches during the 1958 One Great Hour of Sharing.
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Keeping Up With Events End Of Big Wars
The 1952 period shows signs of strains in the Soviet system including antisemitic policy tensions and railway vulnerabilities. Indochina and Malaya wars favor the Kremlin, while hydrogen bombs deter full conflict. The piece argues for avoiding major war and upholds a religious peace vision amid global unrest.
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Observatore Romano Notes Premarital Chastity Among Ancient Races
An Observatore Romano article discusses premarital chastity as a trait among ethnologically oldest races. It argues that cultural standards of modesty and sexual conduct have varied, yet early groups show a form of moral restraint in social behavior.
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New Life Movement Edges Korea Veterans Program
Dr John M a former South Korea prime minister and Lee Ki Boong a former national defense minister join the advisory board of the Christian Veterans New Life Movement formed here. The effort offers two months of spiritual and vocational training to wounded Korean soldiers before discharge so they can return home and teach others how to live a new life.
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Britain Seeks Loan of Bayeux Tapestry for Coronation
Paris reports the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 conquest, may travel to England for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation rites. Odo of Bayeux, William's half brother, ordered it framed as a gift. The Victoria and Albert Museum requested the loan. approval rests with the Bayeux Municipal Council and the Fine Arts Administration.
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Blanshard’s Silence on Catholic Arguments Sparks Debate
The article notes Paul Blanshard has not responded to J M O Neill’s Catholic arguments and Ireland related claims. It discusses Blanshard as a Protestant minister and editor and hints that future replies may yield limited impact.
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Religious Use Survey Shows Large Marion County Faith Participation
Preliminary results from a Greater Indianapolis survey indicate about 350000 of Marion County’s more than 551000 residents are members of a church or synagogue or attend one.
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Cardinal Ci riaci Ill When Gets Red Biretta In Lisbon
Cardinal Pietro Ci riaci visited Portugal and received the red biretta from Francisco Craveiro while staying at the Nuncio's residence. He was given the Grand Cross of a Portuguese decoration and met with officials during the visit.
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Georgia Legislation Targets Proximity and Liquor Ads
Pending in the Georgia Legislature is a bill to ban beer or wine sales within 100 yards of churches or schools. Other measures would bar liquor advertising in state newspapers and periodicals and require liquor license applicants to obtain 75 percent resident affidavits within 300 yards of a proposed store.
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Harried Critic Praises Truman’s Music Aid
Union City N J Ex Pressing over egg poetry was than any President accords to Paul Hume music critic for the Washington Post In Sign magazine February issue Passion ist Fathers Hume lauds the Presidents support of the National Symphony Orchestra and pushing funds for a municipal concert hall in Washington D C He also notes the critic's stern letter from Mr I man over his daughter Margaret's singing.
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Window Display Honors St Benedict the Moor
A display on St. Benedict the Moor at a college exhibit was shown in New York Guild Studios window. The collection of pictures statues and statistics highlights the saint patronage of the Negro race and aims at teaching in schools and seminaries.
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New Asthma Relief Claim Prompts Public Inquiry
A letter from Clara Bailey of Apt 52 8 W 45th St New York asks for a non medical, no obligation claim to share a new method to relieve asthma attacks. The note urges immediate contact to explore a broad remedy.
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