" WE desire that the novena in preparation for the feast of Pentecost,
■ -.= which is usually universally observed and which this year falls in the month of May, should be celebrated with intense fervour." (Pope John XXIII in his worldwide radio address of April 27 appealing for = prayers for the success of the General Council).
= Our feature article on page 4 this week reminds us to join in the Pentecost Novena for Christian Unity = and tells the story of a Trappist nun who gave her '•-• life for this cause.