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French, S. J., Houghton, Michigan, to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C., Notre Dame, Indiana, 1880 February 27

 Item — Box: CHUD 2
Identifier: CHUD X-2-f

Scope and Contents

Hudson's letter received. French had supposed that Hudson was a convert and was glad to be corrected. He has had a letter from Mr. Perkins who is enjoying the climate and the work but is a little homesick. French does not suppose that any special friendship would have obtained between the two saints mentioned, if they had known each other on earth. DeHoven was no less attractive a preacher than the French Abbe. In answer to Hudson's question, French means by the "American Church" one that is that part of the "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church" which exists in America, and by the "Gallican Church" that part of the church which exists in France. Doubtless each one believes the other to be in error. Both recite the same creed, their beliefs in Sacramental grace are identical. French gives the words of the Liturgy immediately following the Canon, which he says is identical with the Catholic in essentials even though Hudson may not be aware of it. Bishop Andrews, one of the leading theologians of the Anglican Church says in answer to Cardinal Perron that the Eucharist was always and is now considered both as a sacrament and a sacrifice. The Roman Church is no more strenuous upon the necessity of the Sacraments than the Anglican. He asks Hudson if there is a cheap missal published which could be used as a handbook of reference. French has Robertson's life and letters but not her sermons. He has not seen the Ave Maria lately and asks Hudson not to forget him. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 6pp. 8vo

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 February 27

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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