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Cardinal Francis Spellman — Part 3
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PURPOSE OF THE CHRISTOPHERS
Lez thew 1% of humenity beve consed most of
the world's recent major troubles. This handful—
regardless of their labels—share a qilicnt hatred
of the basic wuth upon which this cation and all
Christian civilizstion was founded {and without
which it cannot endure): aach ond every kamen be.
wag tc a child of God, deriving bis right: from God,
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ser the end of the war in Europe we
See roed to be at the Memorial Coliseum
ja Loe Angeles for an impremive demonsi-
tice. It was the climax of » triumphant
bration in bonos of the city’s war heroes. The
jammed with over one bun-
dred thousand spectators who bad come te
witness a mighty pageant which proved to be
staged in Southern California. he
Thanks to the magic of Hollywood, tb
Coliseum had been transformed into a realistic
bartle scene. The earth shook with mighty
land mines. Batteries of army tanks rosred
scross the arena. A mas formation of B-29's
swooped down over the stadium. The effect,
thundering snd overpowering, seemed to em-
phasize the helplessness and insignificance of
Then came s veriking change in the prosrum.
‘The master of ceremonies stepped to the micro
phone and commenced speaking, quietly and
seriously, to the huge throng.
"Perhaps you sometimes say to yourself,” be
began ‘gy job isn’t important becsuse it’s
wch a firele job.’ But you are wrong. Tbe
most obscure perion can be @ very important
person. Anyone here who wants to etert §
far-reaching power msy do so. Let me show
you what I mesn.”
nook sd corner af the arena were suddenly
switched off. From glittering brightness the
great Coliseum was unexpectedly plunged into
portance of one little light. Bus suppost ve
all strike a light!”
Repeinied trom The Catholic World.
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