"The surest path to fame and prestige in the world today lies in cultivating science."

Science and Modern Man

cc in (CPHS 141/08)

5 pages

"Every minute of every day, someone is born and someone dies on earth."

"I should like to make three observations this evening. Surely, all three have occured to all of you who have participated in this evening's convocation to bestow the doctorate of science upon General Sarnoff."

cc in (CPHS 141/08)

"At the beginning of each schoolyear, we pause for a solemn moment of prayer: that God may bless our common endeavor of the months to come, and that He may also confirm each of us in our dedication to this lofty endeavor that demands the best that is in each of us."

"I once heard a young man in Junior Achievement say that he was looking for a product that cost ten cents, sold for a dollar, and was habit forming."

There was probably another address given by Father Hesburgh at this conference, in Washington, titled: The Price and Promise of Junior Achievement.

"Youth is a time of fancy and dreams."

There was probably another address given by Father Hesburgh at this conference, in Washington, on the procedure of education for business.

"This morning, as we begin a new schoolyear with the Solemn Mass of the Holy Spirit, I would like to ponder with you some of the implications of the inspired words of St. Paul which we have just read."

"You may wonder why I have chosen to speak today not about science in the modern world, not about science and progress, not about science and the future, but about science and man."

2 copies: 1st ribbon copy, 2nd carbon copy

Included with the address "Science and Man" is an anonymus note: "Comments on Science and Man", 3 pages

"Nothing in this article will be intelligible unless we are agreed upon a general approach to a very special problem."

Writing by Father Hesburgh on sex education from the Catholic point of view. Not a speech. Father Hesburgh possibly used part of this text when he wrote "The Place of Catholic Woman in the World Today" and "The Divine Idea of Womanhood" speeches.

"I would like to speak to you alumnae this evening about Christian womanhood."

The Place of Catholic Alumnae in the World Today

Same as "The Place of Catholic Woman in the World Today" in (CPHS 141/05.03). Also same as "The Divine Idea of Womanhood" in (CPHS 141/15.04).

cc in (CPHS 141/11).

"It is a great honor for me this evening to be here with the Staff Chaplains of the United States Air Force."

cc in (CPHS 141/11)

"For a man who has to talk frequently on a wide variety of subjects, I have approached my task this evening with an unusual degree of trepidation."

Given his first-hand experience with scientists, especially physicists, Father Hesburgh speculates on building a peaceful and constructive future to close the gap between science and theology, a bridge linking knowledge gained by scientific pursuits and ultimate religious truths.

cc in (CPHS 141/11)

"... If one would seek a common theme in my sermons of other years, it would be this: that we are all committed here at Notre Dame to a common task of uncommon importance; that this task must somehow be doubly related, first, to the modern world in which we live, with all its tensions, its agonies, its new developments, and its vivid opportunities."

Father Hesburgh describes the difficult task of the University of Notre Dame, and of liberal education, to teach students in a scientifically oriented, secular world.

cc in (CPHS 141/11)

2 copies: 1st ribbon copy, 2nd mimeograph

"It has often seemed to me during these past six years that a university President is always, and perhaps ex officio, in danger of becoming illiterate."

Dedicated to the Faculty of the University of Notre Dame.

"At hundreds of state and secular universities throughout this land there are Catholic chapels and student associations called Newman Clubs."

cc in (CPHS 141/13)

Same as (UDIS H1/37.03).

"There are many ways in which one might approach the subject of theology in the university."

Address delivered at Johns Hopkins University on March 19, 1958. Another address delivered on the same day at Johns Hopkins University: "The Spiritual and Moral Foundations of Democracy". Possibly Father Hesburgh was invited to deliver two addresses on this day at Johns Hopkins. Handwritten date and place by Father Hesburgh.

Same as (UDIS H1/37.05)

Also corrected cc in (CPHS 141/13)

"What I really propose to discuss here today is the necessity of faith in a living democracy."

Address delivered at Johns Hopkins University on March 19, 1958. Another address delivered on the same day at Johns Hopkins: "Theology in the University". Possibly Father Hesburgh was invited to deliver two address on this day at Johns Hopkins. Handwritten date and place by Father Hesburgh.

Hesburgh describes in detail the necessity of religious faith, as opposed to secular faith, in a living democracy; reflects on the American democratic ideal versus Communism as two opposing political orders.

cc in (CPHS 141/13)

"The history of the Catholic Church and of Catholic education in America is a story of giants."

That God May Be Glorified in All Things - Motto of the Order of St. Benedict

Same as in (UDIS H1/37.04)

cc in (CPHS 141/13)

"If there is any single topic that has captured the attention of our times, it is education."

The Divine Romance of Catholic Education

Same as (UDIS H1/37.06).

"Many weeks ago, one of the editors of your student paper called me to ask what I was going to talk about today."

The Examined Life

cc in (CPHS 141/13)

Same as (UDIS H1/37.07).

"Almighty God ... make us ever mindful that this highway is also a gift of Thy heavenly bounty."

"... When, in the fashion of all commencement speakers, I remind you that you are about to go out into a cold, cold, world, I am sure that this admonition is not only figuratively, but literally true."

Preparation For Tomorrow

"I would like to talk today about things that are close to my heart and relating to the general problem of Catholics and civil rights."

2 edited copies of the original talk.

"O Lord God, Father, Guide, and Guardian of us all, we ask Thee this day to send Thy Holy Spirit upon us, to grant us the virtues that our profession demands and that our times require."

"My function here today is to introduce a distinguished American scientist and educator, not to give a speech."

"I like to approach the subject of Civil Rights by going back to the first day the United State Commission on Civil Rights walked into the President's office to get sworn in."