THE TRUE TEST OF RELIGION.
Look not entirely upon the numerical strength of the religious Orders; look rather to the degree of voluntary, sincere, and diffused lay interest in religious affairs. Pilgrimages to shrines are good; but more significant are the sales of Catholic books among the people. The building of great churches is gratifying; but the true test of the situation is the number of really Christian homes in the congregation. France led in her contributions .to foreign missions which was well; but she had few Catholic papers, and these of limited circulation. And the latter fact was decisive. Unity of faith is good; respect for authority is good. But so, too, are zeal and intelligence and enthusiasm in propagating the faith. —The Catholic Faith.
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New Zealand Tablet, 30 May 1918, Page 45
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126THE TRUE TEST OF RELIGION. New Zealand Tablet, 30 May 1918, Page 45
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