Harmony in Religion. By a Roman Catholic Priest. (Moffat.)—This little
book is the work of a liberal Roman Catholic, and, though we cannot flatter ourselves with the belief that it is of any practical import- ance or significance, will be read with much interest. The "Roman Catholic Priest " sets forth a large programme of concessions which he thinks his own Church might make. The Mass in English, the Com- munion in both kinds, the abolition of compulsory celibacy, great modifications in the practice of Intercession and in the cultus of the Virgin, would all be great steps towards meeting. And when our author goes on to propose the Apostles' Creed as the common doctrinal standard, we feel that there is not much left to differ about. What prospect could be better ? But, meanwhile, the Pope has been declared to be infallible; and "infallibility is the mother of incorrigibility." After that, all hopes of peace and union are absolutely at an end. The battle must be fought out ; and, though the "Roman Catholic Priest" has our hearty respect and sympathy, whatever he chooses to do, he will see, we trust, that his place in the battle is really with us.
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