Character-Glimpses of Most Reverend William Henry Elder, D.D.; Second Archbishop of Cincinnati (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos or missing text. Not indexed. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1911. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... $rl gttsmb--Pimifvp -f "gtcAttz, 1857-tSSO npHE diocese to which Bishop Elder was called.. includes the whole state of Mississippi, which is eight thousand square miles larger than the state of Ohio, which has three Episcopal Sees. The missions were poor, Catholics were few, and traveling was beset with difficulties. There was scarcely a mile of railroad, and his visits were often made on foot, or by public, sometimes private conveyances. Surrounded by Non-Catholics whose prejudices came from their ancestors, he soon won their respect, for they felt that Bishop Elder was truly a man of God, and their regard for him increased as time went on. To say what he was to the Catholics of his diocese, is beyond the writer's ability. He lived for them, and loved them for twenty-three happy years; and the fragrance of his holy apostolic life lingers even yet around the Natchez diocese, and sweetens every thought connected with his name. To his people he was Bishop, pastor, father, friend, advisor, consoler, benefactor. Every joy and every sorrow were brought to his paternal notice and nothing seemed too trivial for his gentle interference. On one occasion, a young lady of his flock being displeased with a former friend determined to cancel her name from among those invited to a birthday party. The facts reached the Bishop's ear. A Catholic maiden to be so unkind, so unforgiving The young lady was asked to call upon him. She came, she listened to his loving words, and gentle peace entered into her soul. The invitation was sent, accepted, and all uncharitableness took wings and flew away. Hundreds of similar instances could be given, all of which only show how he taught his people that love of one's neighbor is next to love of God. "How they loved one another " c...