The Teaching of St. Thomas in the Summa Concerning the Baptismal Character.... The Discourse on the Good Shepherd and the Rite of Ordination A Frontier Jerome: Gruenthaner. Part III Francis J. Connell, C.SS.R., and John P. McCormick, S.S. Published monthly by The Catholic University of America Press, Washington 17, D. C. Subscription price in U. S. currency or equivalent: United States, Canada, $6.00, Business communications, including subscriptions and changes of address, should be addressed to The American Ecclesiastical Review, The Catholic University of America Press, Washington 17, D. C. Please address all manuscripts and editorial correspondence to The Editor, The American Ecclesi- astical Review, The Catholic University of America, Washington 17, D. C. John xxu 1881-1963 Pope John XXIII achieved, late in life, a fame that few have equalled. As Head of the Roman Catholic Church, he was known throughout the world. Many achieve great renown through position or accomplishments. But Pope John had an additional gift, one rarely found on the international level. He was lovable. A poor man of humble origin, he never forgot the poor and lowly of this world, the sick, the needy, the prisoners, the children. He had the greatness of soul that inspired him to monumental undertakings and the humility of heart to recognize God's work in all that he accomplished. His life as Pope was short, but endeared him to "the other sheep not of this fold." He embraced the world with a fatherly love. He showed the Church in her full beauty as "Mother and Teacher" which leads men to "peace on earth.” In a world torn by revolutions and wars, he was a symbol of gentle security. In a time of the degradation and vilification of man, he was a symbol of deep love and reverence for all. In an age of anxiety and despair, he spoke of death as his. sister. Without fear and with his "bags packed," he welcomed whatever fate God chose for Him. God accepted the willing sacrifice of his life for the sake of the Ecumenical Council that he had begun. Certainly, that great heart of his which stood so firm till the very last will be the inspiration and the saintly guide from heaven of the work that he so wonderfully began on earth. REQUIESCAT IN PACE. |