1923 Yearbook
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1923 Yearbook
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THE ST. AMBROSE MISSION UNIT
From the very beginning of the College, zeal for the propagation of the true faith
among the Pagan, the Indian, and the Negro has been characteristic of St. Ambrose
students. For several years before the organization of the Mission Unit the Blessed
Virgin Mary Sodality had been giving zealous and energetic aid to missionaries and
missions both in our own and in foreign lands. Nevertheless, those most zealous in the
missionary cause felt that more systematic and efficient aid could be given by affiliating
with the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade, a national organization, the scope of
whose activities is summarized in the Crusade motto, "The Sacred Heart for the
World! The World for the Sacred Heart!" In February, 1922, the St. Ambrose
Unit was organized and in April of that year was admitted as a unit of the national
organization.
Although the work of the Mission Unit is carried on quietly and without ostentation,
nevertheless, it is one of the most active organizations at St. Ambrose. The aim of
the organization, which includes practically every student of the College, is to help
spread Christ's teaching by giving material and spiritual assistance to His missionaries
to aid them in their zealous efforts to spread the light of the true faith among the
pagans of foreign lands and among the Indians and Negroes of our own country.
During the past year the Mission Unit has been most energetic in raising funds to carry
on mission work; first, by the individual generosity of the members, and second, by a
program for the students and their friends. The solicitation of personal contributions
was the cause of keen rivalry between the different classes, who vied with each other in
securing the honor of being the largest contributors to the cause. The mission enter-
tainment, which was presented on January 15th before an audience which filled the
large auditorium, was a success financially and in every other way. The Mission Unit
not only gives material assistance to the missionary cause but encourages its members to
give their spiritual assistance as well, for, "More things are wrought by prayer than
the world dreams of". The magazines of the numerous organizations doing active
missionary work are kept in the reading room of the College library, and the members
of the Unit are urged to study the activities and especially the needs of the missions
both at home and abroad.
The St. Ambrose Mission Unit can point with pride to the work accomplished
during the year and a half of its existence; but we feel that this organization, imbued
wTith the spirit of the true missionary who never sees his labors accomplished, but strives
to accomplish more and greater things for the salvation of souls, will accomplish even
more in the years to come!
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From the very beginning of the College, zeal for the propagation of the true faith
among the Pagan, the Indian, and the Negro has been characteristic of St. Ambrose
students. For several years before the organization of the Mission Unit the Blessed
Virgin Mary Sodality had been giving zealous and energetic aid to missionaries and
missions both in our own and in foreign lands. Nevertheless, those most zealous in the
missionary cause felt that more systematic and efficient aid could be given by affiliating
with the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade, a national organization, the scope of
whose activities is summarized in the Crusade motto, "The Sacred Heart for the
World! The World for the Sacred Heart!" In February, 1922, the St. Ambrose
Unit was organized and in April of that year was admitted as a unit of the national
organization.
Although the work of the Mission Unit is carried on quietly and without ostentation,
nevertheless, it is one of the most active organizations at St. Ambrose. The aim of
the organization, which includes practically every student of the College, is to help
spread Christ's teaching by giving material and spiritual assistance to His missionaries
to aid them in their zealous efforts to spread the light of the true faith among the
pagans of foreign lands and among the Indians and Negroes of our own country.
During the past year the Mission Unit has been most energetic in raising funds to carry
on mission work; first, by the individual generosity of the members, and second, by a
program for the students and their friends. The solicitation of personal contributions
was the cause of keen rivalry between the different classes, who vied with each other in
securing the honor of being the largest contributors to the cause. The mission enter-
tainment, which was presented on January 15th before an audience which filled the
large auditorium, was a success financially and in every other way. The Mission Unit
not only gives material assistance to the missionary cause but encourages its members to
give their spiritual assistance as well, for, "More things are wrought by prayer than
the world dreams of". The magazines of the numerous organizations doing active
missionary work are kept in the reading room of the College library, and the members
of the Unit are urged to study the activities and especially the needs of the missions
both at home and abroad.
The St. Ambrose Mission Unit can point with pride to the work accomplished
during the year and a half of its existence; but we feel that this organization, imbued
wTith the spirit of the true missionary who never sees his labors accomplished, but strives
to accomplish more and greater things for the salvation of souls, will accomplish even
more in the years to come!
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Date
1923
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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