Untitled - Rore Sanctifica

Postscript on Catholic Unity. 201
passion for paradox could construct a charge
of disloyalty to the Church out of the en
deavour to find a practicable basis for the Re
union of Christendom. But an Apostle has
reminded us that we cannot expect to accom
plish any work for GOD if we are not prepared,
in some way or other, to suffer persecution for
it. This was keenly felt by Cardinal Wiseman
when he first broke ground on the subject of
He-union twenty-five years ago and those who
;
have since entered into his labours will discern
an almost prophetic force in the words he used
at their commencement ;
"
Is this a visionary j
idea ? Is it merely the expression of a strong
desire ? I know that many will so judge it ;
I would
perhaps icere I to consult my own quiet,
not venture to express it. But I will with
simplicity of heart cling to hopefulness, cheered,
as I feel it, by so many promising appear
ances." Those cheering appearances are
multiplied tenfold now. Let us take heart to
labour and pray more earnestly for
"
the ac
complishment of this noble end," persevering
through evil report and good report, through
the curses of those who should be our natural
allies, and the cold acquiescence of those who will
not have the generosity to aid us, as well assured
that they are more who are with us than are
against us, and that no weapon shall ultimately
* Letter to Lord Shrewsbury, p. 11.