Pamphlet on the Society

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8 It is hoped that a maternity wing may soon be built to further this most important branch of medical science. While our country has entered with wonderful enthusiasm into the work of God on pagan missions and the youth of Ireland has gone forth with admirable generosity, yet in Medical Mission Work we are far behind continental countries. It is hoped in the near future young women will be forthcoming from our Catholic Medical Schools and Hospitals to join the ranks; also girls fitted by education and Catholic tradition to enter upon the vast field of labour which the Society of Medical Missionaries of Mary has set before it. The urgent need at the moment is for Doctors and Nurses who will be fearless in shouldering the responsibilities of, in many cases, isolated work. Those who enter the Society without these qualifications will be given facilities for such training as the Mother General may think fit, having in view their talents and the needs of the Society. As the scope of the work extends to the formation of Christian women in pagan countries, some members will be given opportunities for training in domestic subjects. It is to Catholic Ireland that the Institute looks for the encouragement and help necessary for its expansion until it becomes one of those mighty trees sheltering the needy children of the Kingdom of God. Everyone can help in some way; girls who are qualified as doctors or nurses will find a large field in which to labour; parents and teachers can foster vocations in the young; many can help by making the Society known, distributing literature, etc., some can send financial assistance or articles useful to the Sisters at home and abroad. Mother Mary of the Incarnation, "Rosemount," Booterstown, will gladly supply particulars and leaflets on application. All can help by prayer—constant fervent prayer, especially through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin: "Ask Me, and I will give thee the gentiles for your inheritance." Ps. 11 8. Cum Permissu Ordinarum. In Caritate Radicati et Fundati —St. Paul to the Ephesians, c III. v. 19. Anderson. Thou art The God of my heart and my portion for ever. The Society of the Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda: PRINTED BY "THE DROGHEDA INDEPENDENT" CO., LTD., 9, SHOP STREET. 1938.