Red China, the U.N., and Peace
Admittance of Red China to the United Nations may
seem like a remote and relatively unimportant question at
this time, what with the world’s attention centered on the
efforts being made to bring lasting peace to Vietnam.
However, the question does come up, in a sort of round
about way, because of these very peace efforts. It is raised
even more directly by Fidel Castro’s very strong denuncia
tion of Red China.
Traditionally, the question of letting the Peking regime
into the UN has simmered on the back burner until the
periodic recurrence of the vote in the UN grew near. The
effort to have Red China take over the UN seat held by the
Nationalist government of Chang Kai-shek on Formosa was
rebuffed for the 15th time late in 1965. But the margin
achieved by the opposition, notably the United States, was
small.
Immediately, the People’s Daily in communist Peking
called the vote “a heavy blow” to U.S. policy, and went so
far as to say even an overwhelming vote to admit Red China
would be “far from enough” to satisfy Peking, but would
have to be accompanied by the UN “resolutely condemning
U.S. imperialism, the biggest aggressor of contemporary
% times.” There was apprehension on Formosa because of the
vote, and a paper in Taiwan said it might have been a defeat
for Red China but was “not a victory for us.”
Analysts said Red China apparently felt strong enough
to “win everything” and would insist that Nationalist China
be thrown out of the UN.
Since then, Pope Paul VI has made his historic appeals
for a settlement of the Vietnam war, and President Johnson
has launched his “peace offensive,” in which, in the words
of Secretary of State Dean Rusk, “we were in touch with
all the governments of the world, more than 115 of them,
as well as with His Holiness the Pope, the secretary general
of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Council of NATO,
the Organization of American States, the Organization of
African Unity and the International Committee of the Red
Cross.”
Peace in Vietnam, virtually everyone agrees, depends
more on the attitude of Red China than the stance of North
Vietnam or of Soviet Russia. If the widespread talks and
moves for peace should be blocked because of the attitude
of Red China, one wonders if its world image would be
even as favorable as it was last fall.
Now Cuba’s Castro has lashed out at Red China, charg
ing that it first tried to gain control of Cuba by subversion
and, this failing, resorted to “brutal economic reprisal.”
Peking cut its rice sales to Cuba at a time when Cuba food
production was low and sugar was bringing relative little
return.
Castro, it has been widely assumed, was trying to play
a middle course between Moscow and Peking. Now, it would
seem, he must lean heavily toward Soviet Russia. This
comes at a time when the differences between Moscow and
*" Peking are said to be the greatest ever, and when some pre
dict that Soviet Russia is paving the way for a break with
Red China some time this year.
If, in view of all this, Red China should make a swag
gering, blustering entrance into the UN, or if, having been
See Red China, page 4A
All In The Family
by Nancy West
With this article we begin a series
which will eventually involve you and
your ideas.
It seems typical of the changes in
church climate during the last few
years that a column be launched with
such a hope openly expressed. Five
years ago when I began a series of
articles, SAINT-GAZING, preparation,
in addition to prayer, consisted of order
v ing books and planning to make many
trips to the library. Now seized with
awareness of the need to communicate,
preparation consists of this plea to
brothers and sisters of the family of
' God, Raleigh tribe, WRITE. Write
about whatever is a burning topic to
you as a child of God, and let us know
for it is our concern too.
- While you are writing and looking
for stamps, we’ll dwell for a few weeks
on the recent lively goings-on in Char
lotte at the Liturgical Congress. The
spirit of this Congress was joy. Enthu
siasm and eager cooperativeness ap
proached Beatle proportions. Strange
hymns were tackled and conquered
loudly and gladly. Requests for written
questions for panel members brought
forth a heap of them high enough to
start a fire of wet logs. Every spark
of humor, and there were many, was
fanned by receptive laughter. The
whole-hearted applause for favorite
points made by the speakers was a new
sound to convention-hardened ears.
This gathering represented our
family of the Southeastern Province of
the Church in the United States, but
at least half were members of our dio
cese, and so it is to this new spirit of
enthusiasm that we appeal to ALL IN
THE FAMILY.
One feature of the Congress which
meant much to me was the display and
use of handsome Eucharistic banners
made and carried by boys from Char
lotte Catholic High School. (You see, t
during the years since I was a Saint
gazer, I’ve been a Book-gazer, or Li
Kramon at P.at.hftlir
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Freud And Faith
Chariot
* . . And That Blamed Halo Follows Me Everywhere!
The Week in Liturgy
T en f: Confo
■ II
By Rev. Paschal Boland, O.S.B.
ation to Christ
February 20
QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. Lent begins
during this week on Ash Wednesday and gives
us the opportunity of re-focusing our lives on
the ideas and ideals Christ presented, and
which were recorded for us by His close asso
ciates. As Christians and followers of Christ,
Lent is a time to make a further effort to con
form ourselves to Christ and His teachings.
Let the blind man on the road to Jericho
inspire us. When he heard the commotion of the
crowd and asked what it was all about, they
told him that Jesus of Nazareth was coming
along the road. He had heard about Jesus and
that He performed miracles of healing. He
did not wait for a more opportune time when
there would be less a tumult and he could be
better heard. Instead he acted at once began
to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on
in Ihe
FAMILY
jrarian at Catholic High and tnereiore Know
ind love these banner-boys.)
If you weren’t there to see these banners,
fou missed something. These are creations of
/ivid color and bold design the boys have used
;o express their ideas of the Holy Eucharist.
\t the Offertory of the Congress Masses the
/oung artists led the procession carrying their
arave and gay insignia. “We Thank You” and
‘Alleluia” waved down the aisle in orange and
turquoise evidence that meeting Christ in Com
munion, with their brothers, means something
strong and real in these young lives.
While you are sending in your thoughts,
[’ll be making a Lenten banner for our living
room. Brother Robert Moriarity says you take
a length of burlap, glue on it a design cut from
Eelt, sew on a backing, fold over and stitch a
heading for a rod—and there’s your banner.
He says we all have creative ability entrusted
by God, waiting to be released.
Perhaps you’d rather express your unique
ness in written words. Send to me at: 3352
Willow Oak Road, Charlotte, N.C.,28209.
me!” People tried to silence him, but he only
shouted louder until Our Lord heard him (Gos
pel).
Make this a good Lent. Don’t wait for a
more opportune time. Let your Lenten prayers
and good works be like the shouts of the blind
man that will reach the ears of Christ and
bring you many blessings.
Monday, Feb. 21
MASS AS ON SUNDAY. For a Christian,
love must inspire and motivate all that he
does. An ascetic sleeping on a cold, hard floor
might sacrifice a night’s sleep, but if it is the
cause of his being unkind and unpatient with
others the next day he is not practicing Chris
tian virtue. A Christian who is difficult to
live with because of his self-inflicted mortifi
cations is in the same category. This is what
St. Paul says in the epistle (1st Lesson).
Tuesday, Feb. 22
CHAIR OF ST. PETER. We are reminded
by this feast that we have ever in our midst
a man who speaks with the authority of Christ.
We have recently witnessed for four years the
Pope surrounded by the bishops of the world
making use of this authority to teach, judge,
and govern, “You are Peter and upon this
rock I will bifild My Church” (Gospel).
Wednesday, Feb. 23
ASH WEDNESDAY. As people grow older
they realize that even a long life is a short one.
Ash Wednesday should help convey this truth
to all, “Remember, man, that you are dust
and into dust you shall return” (Rite of Con
ferring Ashes). However, this short mortal life
is a preparation for one that will never end
and Lent is a very definite reminder that we
must work out our salvation according to God’s
laws and designs, “Store up treasures for your
selves in Heaven” (Gospel).
Thursday, Feb. 24
ST. MATTHIAS. There were about 120
electors for the election of an apostle to re
place Judas the traitor. These nominated two
men who then drew lots (1st Lesson). This
was the first election in the Church. Today
the successors of the apostles are chosen by
various means and the nominations presented
to the Pope who makes the final choice. The
Pope, too, is elected by a select group. St. Mat
thias, as were all the apostles, was a man who
confirmed himself to the teachings of Christ,
and therefore one for us to imitate.
Friday, Feb. 25
FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY.
Christ added a special dimension to Christian
ity that the pagans did not have in their code
of human relations, “Love your enemies and
pray for those who persecute you” (Gospel).
The pursuance of this tenet during Lent would
aid in making one conform oneself more closely
to Christ.
Saturday, Feb. 26
SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY.
It takes courage to begin, and to persevere in,
special Lenten observances and good works.
Christ’s followers had to learn that this cour
age is obtained by faith in Christ Himself,
“Courage! It is I. Do not be afraid” (Gospt'l).
It is Christ Who asks you to make a good
Lent.