Mother Cabrini Beatified in Rome (11/14/38)

Today we get a brief respite from reading about the evil that resides in the world and focus instead on the good. Although there is one article about mayhem in the middle east at the end. Also on this day the American ambassador in Berlin, Hugh Wilson, was recalled by President Roosevelt, two days after Goering's meeting, "for consultations," and never returned to his post.

In the Catholic Church yesterday was the memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Here is how she was recognized in Magnificat.

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was born in Lombardy, Italy, in 1850. In Codogno, Italy in the diocese of Lodi, she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1880. In 1887 she established many schools, hospitals, and orphanages. With the encouragement of Pope Leo XIII, she set out for the United States in 1889, where, for the next twenty-eight years, she continued to establish schools, hospitals, and orphanages. Her missionary zeal also led her to South America where she founded schools in Argentina, Brazil, and Nicaragua. Mother Cabrini died in Chicago on December 22, 1917, and on July 7, 1946, she became the first United States citizen to be canonized.

Here are some words from Mother Cabrini. They sound like encouragement for the members of her order, but I think we can all benefit from her wisdom.

Attending to the Reign of God in Our Midst

What shall we not do for the love of such a loving God, so generous that he has called us to follow him so closely and to continue the mission of Jesus on earth? Let us correspond to so great a love. Let us be generous, and remember that the salvation of the world is entrusted to our charity. We can do nothing because we are poor and weak, but let us have a lively faith and trust in him who strengthens us. Let us expand our hearts to help so many souls lying under the yoke of the king of darkness. With the fire of our love, let us break the heavy chains keeping them bound in the terrible service of the devil.

When we see our efforts are unsuccessful, let us throw ourselves at the feet of Jesus. Groaning over the world’s iniquity, let us beg his divine heart to lay bare his infinite treasures of mercy. Then let us return again to our work, without giving in to exhaustion. Hardships must never discourage the spouse of Christ; rather, they should make her stronger and more determined. Do not be dismayed by rejection and mockery. Go forward always, with the serenity and fortitude of angels, because you are the angels of the earth and so must continue on your way in the midst of so many contrary influences. Everyone can be serene when things run smoothly; it is in difficult situations that fidelity and constancy are proven.

By the way I forgot yesterday that last night's Mercury Theatre offering was A Passenger to Bali. I dont have a direct link but you can download it from here.

Also, starting December Campbell's is picking up sponsorship and the Mercury Theatre will change it's name to the Campbell's Playhouse.

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