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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
27
The Rev Lemuel H Woodrow of First Congregational Church argued that new industrial systems cannot create honesty or temperance and urged the church to lead on moral reform. He warned against worshipping at the altar of profit while stressing virtuous homes, wise schools, and just government as products of virtuous individuals.
Forty hours devotion starts in Holy Trinity and Immaculate Conception Churches. Solemn Masses of exposition, processions of the blessed sacrament follow with priests Ambrose Beavan Eugene J Connelly J D Marr Edward Craig Edward Corbett Alphonsus Coppins. Mass for peace to be said at 9 this morning and high mass of reposition tomorrow. The devotion closes Tuesday with benediction and procession.
The mission for men led by Rev. J Willam Ennis and Rev. PFX Multy of New York opened last evening at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart with solemn benediction of the sacrament and a sermon by Father Ennis. Papal benediction and benediction of the blessed sacrament closed the women’s exercises held daily with large crowds. Evening devotions for men continue at 7:30, masses for men at 5:30, and at 6:30 and 7:30 for a mixed attendance. A nightly class on Catholic doctrine is offered at the rectory at 7.
Members of the third order of St. Francis from both branches gathered yesterday at the church next to the Franciscan Monastery on Mount St. Sepulcher Brookland for the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The chapel and basilica were lavishly decorated with flowers palms and potted plants. The compline office was followed by solemn benediction of the blessed sacrament by Rev Bede Oldegeering CFM commissary of the Holy Land. An impressive sermon on the life of St. Francis and his three orders was delivered by Rev Father Richard guardian of the Capuchin Monastery Cumberland Md.
Dr. John R. Shannon, pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, defends Dr. Eliot’s Harvard address as an interpretation of Christianity in harmony with Jesus, arguing critics misrepresent the “new religion of the future.” He cites the text in The Harvard Theological Review and emphasizes that true Christianity centers on love, God’s image in man, and the eternal truth of God unchanged by human creeds.
The Rev J Henning Nelms announced yesterday he will not resign as rector of the Church of the Ascension to accept a Lynchburg Virginia call recently extended to him. The decision, announced at morning service, was praised by congregants who lined up to congratulate him for remaining pastor.
Rev W McKenny of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church organizes a boys brigade in two divisions. Through the pastor and church workers the group will be equipped with military accouterments. The aim is to raise interest among boys, increase Sunday school attendance, and foster patriotism.
Rev W Leech of Methagi episcopal church preached on the six cardinal doctrines of Christianity from the text God was manifest in the flesh. He outlined incarnation of God in Christ and Holy Ghost attestation, Christ's divine guardianship, universal offer of salvation, Christianity's global victory over ancient philosophies, and Christ’s ascension as sole mediator between earth and God the Father.
City bulletin page lists E H Snyder & Co tailors with new fabrics and low prices. Hor will feature Heurich's Senate beer for table use. Altamont Spring Water claims top quality. Hotel Engel and other eateries advertise table d hotes, wine on draft and dining hours. Also noted are carpet cleaning, mattress work, and plumbing services. The Pont, real estate medium, appears among the notices.
The concert program lists Marek in Salute to America and Overture to Hio Grande, Ban Acte pieces Yesterthought and Punching Grand Selection, La Gioconde, Serenade Italienge, Scenes from Tie Forisne Teller, Walts Suite Children of String and The King's Fool. The band performs October 13 with admission from $186 to eelock.
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