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1 10| and Work with the Angels~10. We must not omit to mention 2 11| and the Rosary Sodality ~11. For these reasons the Roman 3 13| Peter's, in Rome, on the 12th day of September, 1897, 4 13| 13. Meanwhile, as a pledge 5 7 | mind in prayer" (Acts i., 14). Those who practise this 6 11| Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. declares that 7 11| Pontifices, September 17, 1569). Sixtus V., noting how 8 11| Romani Pontifices, September 17, 1569). Sixtus V., noting 9 13| the 12th day of September, 1897, in the 20th year of Our 10 13| September, 1897, in the 20th year of Our Pontificate. ~ 11 10| thousands of Angels" (Heb. xii., 22). What more divine, what 12 12| it!" (Judith xiii., 23, 24, Z6).~ 13 11| Splendor Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. declares 14 2 | thy Mother!" (John xix., 27).~ ~ 15 9 | the angel" (Summa Theol. 2a tae, q. lxxxiii. a. iv.). 16 3 | Follow Christ's Example~3. We, therefore, who, though 17 6 | of Catholic Associations~6. There are many reasons 18 7 | Sodality: Its Excellence~7. We do not hesitate to assign 19 9 | Saints: An Objection Answered~9. From the fact that this 20 | about 21 5 | the charity of Christ be absent, none may glory in the name 22 12| all the people of Israel acclaimed him in these words: "So 23 | according 24 5 | esteemed as brethren who acknowledge one and the same Father, 25 7 | Ps. cxviii). But prayers acquire their greatest efficacy 26 9 | fresh honour are thereby added to it. Hence the frequent 27 9 | so that the Church even addresses to her the words with which 28 | again 29 5 | So wrote Tertullian long ago in pungent words: "We are 30 4 | recitation of the Rosary to aid both yourselves individually, 31 9 | what are our needs? Who is allowed more power in moving God? 32 7 | may merit to receive what Almighty God bath decreed from eternity 33 10| the elect, and carry them aloft with Him to the heavenly 34 12| will be most efficacious. Alternately rising by night and by day, 35 10| exultation. Gabriel was sent to announce the Incarnation of the Eternal 36 10| sweat in the garden. Angels announced His resurrection, after 37 9 | the Saints: An Objection Answered~9. From the fact that this 38 3 | since, as old age draws on apace, We feel that life cannot 39 9 | Wherefore, it is said in the Apocalypse (viii., 4): "The smoke of 40 5 | the one light of truth?" (Apolog. c. xxxix.)~ ~ 41 2 | committed her to his beloved Apostle in those sweet words, "Behold, 42 7 | words of the Acts of the Apostles clearly declare wherein 43 6 | constitution, and special ends, apparently of modern invention, are 44 7 | and efficacy of the Rosary appear all the greater when considered 45 4 | need. This form of prayer appears, under the guidance of Divine 46 2 | that the Church justly applies to her these words: "I came 47 12| the people know and duly appreciate the efficacy of this Sodality 48 4 | the month of October again approaches, Venerable Brethren, We 49 6 | later ages they were legally approved, distinguished by special 50 1 | The Patriarchs, Primates, ~Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local 51 8 | Sodality the title of "the army of prayer, enrolled by St. 52 8 | formed, duly marshalled and arrayed, to repel the assaults of 53 12| addressed Judith: "Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the 54 9 | the prayers of the Saints ascended up before God from the hand 55 7 | Gregory says, "that men by asking may merit to receive what 56 8 | and arrayed, to repel the assaults of the enemy, both from 57 1 | devotion to her should be assiduously practised, and daily promoted 58 7 | 7. We do not hesitate to assign a pre-eminent place among 59 7 | efficacy in obtaining God's assistance when offered publicly, by 60 10| hosts, unto whom He will associate the souls of the elect, 61 7 | lib. i., c. 8). And St. Augustine says, "He who knoweth how 62 7 | the disciples of Christ, awaiting the coming of the Holy Ghost, 63 5 | purposes, and wicked men, banding together in various forms 64 8 | by St. Dominic, under the banner of the Mother of God,"-of 65 8 | Turkish forces at the naval battle of Lepanto, and the victories 66 | become 67 | becoming 68 12| man's salvation. This We beg all the more earnestly as 69 11| by its virtue "Christians began suddenly to be transformed 70 13| faithful care, the Apostolic Benediction.~Given at St. Peter's, in 71 1 | for public and for private benefit, that devotion to her should 72 10| the Virgin. In the cave of Bethlehem, Angels sang the glory of 73 | Between 74 1 | Primates, ~Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries 75 1 | Health and the Apostolic Blessing.~Whoever considers the height 76 13| as a pledge of heavenly blessings, and a testimony of Our 77 2 | Testament in His precious Blood, He committed her to his 78 10| loving words, Jesus in His bloody sweat in the garden. Angels 79 8 | the Sodality in a common bond of paternal or military 80 5 | together and united by the bonds of charity, as members of 81 5 | of charity; who have been borne from one and the same womb 82 5 | than men, because unnatural brothers. How much more justly are 83 11| Our Lady. Innocent VIII. calls it "a most devout confraternity" ( 84 2 | applies to her these words: "I came out of the mouth of the 85 2 | at the marriage-feast of Cana. And, at the supreme moment 86 | cannot 87 10| death, to the women. Angels carried Him up into Heaven; and 88 10| souls of the elect, and carry them aloft with Him to the 89 7 | fruit. Such is certainly the case with members of the Rosary 90 10| Word to the Virgin. In the cave of Bethlehem, Angels sang 91 3 | upon earth, shall never cease to promote the glory of 92 8 | Sunday and commanded to be celebrated throughout the universal 93 7 | will never fail to obtain certain fruit. Such is certainly 94 7 | obtain certain fruit. Such is certainly the case with members of 95 7 | that God's decrees can be changed, but, as St. Gregory says, " 96 12| encourage its growth. We cherish the strongest hope that 97 10| command to fly with the Child into Egypt. An Angel consoled, 98 3 | each and all of our beloved children in Christ those last words 99 10| with Him to the heavenly choirs, "above whom the Holy Mother 100 7 | form as it were a single chorus of supplication; as those 101 6 | in the earliest ages of Christianity. In later ages they were 102 6 | savings-banks, recreative classes, associations for the care 103 8 | Victories, which later on Clement XI. distinguished by the 104 4 | wonderfully developed at the close of the century, for the 105 5 | indeed, all Catholics are so closely drawn" together and united 106 6 | kind. We include in these clubs, popular savings-banks, 107 12| countries of the earth, they combine a harmony of vocal prayer 108 10| new Christians: "You are come to Mount Sion, and to the 109 10| Saviour. The Angel gave Joseph command to fly with the Child into 110 8 | title of Rosary Sunday and commanded to be celebrated throughout 111 1 | Ordinaries having ~Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See.~ 112 8 | of paternal or military comradeship; so that a mighty host is 113 9 | to the Blessed in heaven (Conc. Trill. Sess. xxv.), though 114 12| Concluding Exhortation ~12. We also, 115 11| calls it "a most devout confraternity" (Splendor Paternae Gloriae, 116 12| predecessors, earnestly exhort and conjure you, as We have so often 117 8 | the Church salute as the conqueror of the Evil One and of all 118 4 | parts of the year should be consecrated to her who said: "My flowers 119 7 | appear all the greater when considered as the special office of 120 1 | Apostolic Blessing.~Whoever considers the height of dignity and 121 10| Child into Egypt. An Angel consoled, with his loving words, 122 5 | various forms of societies, conspire "against the Lord and against 123 6 | though from their name, constitution, and special ends, apparently 124 3 | last much longer, We are constrained to repeat to each and all 125 11| Catholic faith to shine forth" (Consueverunt Romani Pontifices, September 126 8 | Hungary and in the island of Corfu. Our predecessor, Gregory 127 6 | to works of spiritual or corporal mercy, and at different 128 10| constantly present at them, with countenances indicative now of joy, now 129 12| throughout the different countries of the earth, they combine 130 2 | the first-born before all creatures" (Ecclus. xxiv., 5). And 131 3 | last words of His upon the Cross, left to us as a testament, " 132 9 | weaving together, as in a crown, so many salutations and 133 7 | to live aright" (In Ps. cxviii). But prayers acquire their 134 8 | themselves the words of St. Cyprian: "Our prayer is public and 135 11| transformed into other men, the darkness of heresy to be dispelled, 136 12| Judith: "Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord, the Most High 137 8 | entire people, are one" (De Orat. Domin.). The history 138 3 | the faithful hold nothing dearer than devotion to Mary; so 139 10| after He had triumphed over death, to the women. Angels carried 140 7 | of the Apostles clearly declare wherein the disciples of 141 11| Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. declares that by its virtue "Christians 142 7 | receive what Almighty God bath decreed from eternity to grant them" ( 143 7 | all men; not that God's decrees can be changed, but, as 144 4 | also fruit-bearing October dedicated with especial tenderness 145 10| What more divine, what more delightful, than to meditate and pray 146 12| that thy praise shall not depart out of the mouth of man." 147 9 | Father." So far from this derogating in any way from the honour 148 12| devotion, and We earnestly desire that you would sedulously 149 4 | to have been wonderfully developed at the close of the century, 150 12| We have so often done, to devote special care to this sacred 151 11| Innocent VIII. calls it "a most devout confraternity" (Splendor 152 7 | eternity to grant them" (Dialog., lib. i., c. 8). And St. 153 9 | Difference Between Prayer to God and 154 9 | our prayers ought to be directed to obtaining grace and glory, 155 3 | be applied to each, "the disciple took her to his own" (Ibid.).~ 156 7 | clearly declare wherein the disciples of Christ, awaiting the 157 11| darkness of heresy to be dispelled, and the light of Catholic 158 | does 159 8 | people, are one" (De Orat. Domin.). The history of the Church 160 | done 161 5 | Catholics are so closely drawn" together and united by 162 3 | endures. And since, as old age draws on apace, We feel that life 163 5 | same Father, God; who have drunk in one and the same spirit 164 | During 165 10| manner emulate the sacred duties once committed to the Angelic 166 6 | to be found even in the earliest ages of Christianity. In 167 4 | urging you with all possible earnestness to strive by the recitation 168 1 | August Virgin Mary, will easily perceive how important it 169 8 | efficacious than private ones, so ecclesiastical writers have given to the 170 12| warfare, so that by your efforts fresh forces may be daily 171 10| fly with the Child into Egypt. An Angel consoled, with 172 10| associate the souls of the elect, and carry them aloft with 173 2 | infant leaped in the womb of Elizabeth; the miracle of nature, 174 | elsewhere 175 6 | distinguished by special emblems, enriched with privileges, 176 10| often do we in a manner emulate the sacred duties once committed 177 12| sedulously and strenuously encourage its growth. We cherish the 178 6 | constitution, and special ends, apparently of modern invention, 179 3 | Mother, as long as life endures. And since, as old age draws 180 8 | repel the assaults of the enemy, both from within and without. 181 10| this ministry will one day enjoy their blessed company in 182 11| their particular patronage, enrolling themselves in it and giving 183 8 | whole people, for we, the entire people, are one" (De Orat. 184 6 | mercy, and at different epochs known under different names. 185 8 | the Evil One and of all errors. The Rosary unites together 186 4 | fruit-bearing October dedicated with especial tenderness of devotion. 187 8 | the first-named victory, established the feast of Our Lady of 188 5 | justly are they called and esteemed as brethren who acknowledge 189 7 | been its founder. If we estimate its privileges, we see it 190 | every 191 | Everyone 192 10| the Holy Mother of God is exalted." To those, therefore, who 193 9 | Sodality, therefore, do exceedingly well in weaving together, 194 12| predecessors, earnestly exhort and conjure you, as We have 195 12| Concluding Exhortation ~12. We also, Venerable 196 3 | indeed shall We be, if Our exhortations succeed in making even one 197 6 | numbers increased to such an extent, especially in Italy, that 198 10| sorrow, now of triumphant exultation. Gabriel was sent to announce 199 9 | Objection Answered~9. From the fact that this warfare of prayer 200 7 | manner of prayer will never fail to obtain certain fruit. 201 9 | after each "Our Father." So far from this derogating in 202 9 | her dignity, so great her favour before God, that whosoever 203 8 | victory, established the feast of Our Lady of Victories, 204 11| Splendor Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. declares 205 3 | old age draws on apace, We feel that life cannot now last 206 2 | the parents of mankind fell into sin, involving their 207 5 | may glory in the name and fellowship of brethren. So wrote Tertullian 208 7 | we regard its origin, we find it distinguished by its 209 2 | mouth of the Most High, the first-born before all creatures" (Ecclus. 210 8 | perpetuate the memory of the first-named victory, established the 211 4 | tenderness of devotion. It is fitting that both parts of the year 212 3 | We Must Follow Christ's Example~3. We, 213 5 | earnestly and generally followed, than in our own age. This 214 5 | banding together in various forms of societies, conspire " 215 11| Catholic faith to shine forth" (Consueverunt Romani Pontifices, 216 | found 217 7 | is said to have been its founder. If we estimate its privileges, 218 9 | thereby added to it. Hence the frequent repetition in the Rosary 219 5 | Catholics also. They are frequently formed; indeed, all Catholics 220 4 | to her we would have also fruit-bearing October dedicated with especial 221 11| Sixtus V., noting how fruitful for religion this Sodality 222 10| of triumphant exultation. Gabriel was sent to announce the 223 8 | Lepanto, and the victories gained over the same in the last 224 10| His bloody sweat in the garden. Angels announced His resurrection, 225 10| new-born Saviour. The Angel gave Joseph command to fly with 226 5 | stronger, or more earnestly and generally followed, than in our own 227 7 | awaiting the coming of the Holy Ghost, are said to have been " 228 9 | lxxxiii., 12, "The Lord will give grace and glory." But in 229 9 | and glory, which God alone gives, according to those words 230 11| enrolling themselves in it and giving it many testimonies of their 231 12| become popular. We have gladly blessed this devotion, and 232 11| confraternity" (Splendor Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. 233 9 | as from the Source of all good, but from the Saints as 234 11| many testimonies of their goodwill.~ ~ 235 7 | decreed from eternity to grant them" (Dialog., lib. i., 236 5 | 2). It is, however, most gratifying to observe that pious associations 237 7 | But prayers acquire their greatest efficacy in obtaining God' 238 3 | testament, "Behold, thy Mother!" Greatly rewarded indeed shall We 239 12| strenuously encourage its growth. We cherish the strongest 240 4 | prayer appears, under the guidance of Divine Providence, to 241 | had 242 9 | repetition in the Rosary of the "Hail Mary" after each "Our Father." 243 9 | ascended up before God from the hand of the angel" (Summa Theol. 244 12| the earth, they combine a harmony of vocal prayer with meditation 245 1 | and other Local Ordinaries having ~Peace and Communion with 246 1 | See.~Venerable Brethren, Health and the Apostolic Blessing.~ 247 12| incessantly from the lips and hearts of so great a multitude, 248 10| many thousands of Angels" (Heb. xii., 22). What more divine, 249 1 | Blessing.~Whoever considers the height of dignity and glory to 250 | Hence 251 11| other men, the darkness of heresy to be dispelled, and the 252 7 | Excellence~7. We do not hesitate to assign a pre-eminent 253 11| Pontiffs have ever given the highest praise to this Sodality 254 2 | and for that reason so highly distinguished her among 255 8 | comradeship; so that a mighty host is thereby formed, duly 256 5 | charity, as members of one household, that they both may be and 257 | however 258 8 | last century at Temesvar in Hungary and in the island of Corfu. 259 5 | one and the same womb of ignorance into the one light of truth?" ( 260 5 | against His Christ" (Ps ii., 2). It is, however, most 261 13| paternal affection, We lovingly impart to You, in the name of the 262 1 | will easily perceive how important it is, both for public and 263 2 | to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word, and for that reason 264 9 | 4): "The smoke of the incense of the prayers of the Saints 265 12| prayers and praises, rising incessantly from the lips and hearts 266 6 | associations of this kind. We include in these clubs, popular 267 6 | different names. Their numbers increased to such an extent, especially 268 9 | due to God, as though it indicated that we placed greater confidence 269 10| them, with countenances indicative now of joy, now of sorrow, 270 4 | Rosary to aid both yourselves individually, and the Church in her need. 271 2 | to His Most Holy Mother indubitable marks of honour. During 272 11| numerous and very special indulgences, or took it under their 273 2 | salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in the womb of Elizabeth; 274 11| this Sodality of Our Lady. Innocent VIII. calls it "a most devout 275 12| prayer was foretold in those inspired words with which Ozias in 276 9 | from the Saints as from intercessors. "Prayer," says St. Thomas, " 277 6 | ends, apparently of modern invention, are in reality of great 278 2 | of mankind fell into sin, involving their posterity in the same 279 8 | Temesvar in Hungary and in the island of Corfu. Our predecessor, 280 12| And all the people of Israel acclaimed him in these words: " 281 6 | an extent, especially in Italy, that no city or town, nay 282 9 | 2a tae, q. lxxxiii. a. iv.). Now, of all the blessed 283 10| living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many 284 10| with his loving words, Jesus in His bloody sweat in the 285 8 | unites together all who join the Sodality in a common 286 6 | many reasons for Catholics joining useful associations of this 287 10| Saviour. The Angel gave Joseph command to fly with the 288 10| countenances indicative now of joy, now of sorrow, now of triumphant 289 7 | of the Rosary Sodality. Just as by the recitation of 290 12| of souls, let the people know and duly appreciate the 291 7 | bears its name. Everyone knows how necessary prayer is 292 4 | purpose of stimulating the lagging piety of the faithful. This 293 7 | when offered publicly, by large numbers, constantly, and 294 12| the more earnestly as of late that beautiful devotion 295 2 | salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in the womb of Elizabeth; 296 9 | and men, not that God may learn our petition through them, 297 4 | We would not willingly leave you without Our letters 298 3 | words of His upon the Cross, left to us as a testament, "Behold, 299 6 | In later ages they were legally approved, distinguished 300 7 | have elsewhere spoken at length. Still the virtue and efficacy 301 13| year of Our Pontificate. ~LEO XIII ~ ~ 302 8 | forces at the naval battle of Lepanto, and the victories gained 303 | less 304 | let 305 4 | willingly leave you without Our letters this year, also once more 306 7 | to grant them" (Dialog., lib. i., c. 8). And St. Augustine 307 12| rising incessantly from the lips and hearts of so great a 308 8 | God,"-of her, whom sacred literature and the history of the Church 309 7 | pray aright, knoweth how to live aright" (In Ps. cxviii). 310 1 | Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries having ~Peace 311 3 | life cannot now last much longer, We are constrained to repeat 312 10| Angel consoled, with his loving words, Jesus in His bloody 313 13| Our paternal affection, We lovingly impart to You, in the name 314 12| because He bath so magnified thy name this day that thy 315 | make 316 3 | exhortations succeed in making even one of the faithful 317 2 | first ages, the parents of mankind fell into sin, involving 318 2 | Holy Mother indubitable marks of honour. During His private 319 2 | turned water into wine at the marriage-feast of Cana. And, at the supreme 320 8 | is thereby formed, duly marshalled and arrayed, to repel the 321 9 | can compare with her in maternal affection? We do not pray 322 | Meanwhile 323 12| harmony of vocal prayer with meditation upon the divine mysteries. 324 8 | order to perpetuate the memory of the first-named victory, 325 10| 10. We must not omit to mention another excellence of this 326 7 | that men by asking may merit to receive what Almighty 327 9 | that by their prayers and merits our prayers may be efficacious. 328 8 | military comradeship; so that a mighty host is thereby formed, 329 8 | common bond of paternal or military comradeship; so that a mighty 330 7 | been "persevering with one mind in prayer" (Acts i., 14). 331 10| with the Angels in this ministry will one day enjoy their 332 2 | in each of His first two miracles: the miracle of grace, when, 333 2 | Cana. And, at the supreme moment of His public life, when 334 10| Christians: "You are come to Mount Sion, and to the city of 335 12| also, Venerable Brethren, moved by the example of Our predecessors, 336 9 | rather this which especially moves God, and wins His mercy 337 9 | is allowed more power in moving God? Who can compare with 338 4 | the splendid churches and much-frequented sanctuaries of the Mother 339 12| and hearts of so great a multitude, will be most efficacious. 340 7 | number of them granted by the munificence of our predecessors. The 341 | My 342 6 | epochs known under different names. Their numbers increased 343 8 | the Turkish forces at the naval battle of Lepanto, and the 344 6 | Italy, that no city or town, nay scarcely any parish, was 345 7 | name. Everyone knows how necessary prayer is for all men; not 346 9 | oppress us, what are our needs? Who is allowed more power 347 10| Angels sang the glory of the new-born Saviour. The Angel gave 348 12| efficacious. Alternately rising by night and by day, throughout the 349 | no 350 | none 351 | nothing 352 11| September 17, 1569). Sixtus V., noting how fruitful for religion 353 7 | it enriched with a vast number of them granted by the munificence 354 11| others, too, enriched it with numerous and very special indulgences, 355 12| Judith: "Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord, the 356 9 | God and to the Saints: An Objection Answered~9. From the fact 357 5 | however, most gratifying to observe that pious associations 358 7 | prayer will never fail to obtain certain fruit. Such is certainly 359 9 | himself; another, as to be obtained through him. In the first 360 7 | the Divine Office, priests offer a public, constant, and 361 3 | life endures. And since, as old age draws on apace, We feel 362 10| the Angels~10. We must not omit to mention another excellence 363 8 | efficacious than private ones, so ecclesiastical writers 364 | only 365 2 | peace and salvation. The Only-begotten Son of God ever paid to 366 9 | Eternal Word what troubles oppress us, what are our needs? 367 8 | entire people, are one" (De Orat. Domin.). The history of 368 1 | Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries having ~Peace and Communion 369 6 | sodalities, and many other organizations for excellent purposes. 370 7 | Rosary. If we regard its origin, we find it distinguished 371 | others 372 9 | because all our prayers ought to be directed to obtaining 373 12| inspired words with which Ozias in his song addressed Judith: " 374 2 | Only-begotten Son of God ever paid to His Most Holy Mother 375 2 | in the first ages, the parents of mankind fell into sin, 376 6 | or town, nay scarcely any parish, was without one or more 377 10| time; they played a great part in them; they were constantly 378 11| or took it under their particular patronage, enrolling themselves 379 4 | It is fitting that both parts of the year should be consecrated 380 12| mysteries. In ages long past this perennial stream of 381 11| confraternity" (Splendor Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) 382 1 | Venerable Brethren, The Patriarchs, Primates, ~Archbishops, 383 10| the words with which St. Paul addressed the new Christians: " 384 1 | Virgin Mary, will easily perceive how important it is, both 385 12| In ages long past this perennial stream of praise and prayer 386 8 | Gregory XIIL, in order to perpetuate the memory of the first-named 387 7 | are said to have been "persevering with one mind in prayer" ( 388 9 | Thomas, "is offered to a person in two ways-one as though 389 5 | excellent a natural tendency is perverted to evil purposes, and wicked 390 13| Benediction.~Given at St. Peter's, in Rome, on the 12th 391 9 | not that God may learn our petition through them, but that by 392 4 | stimulating the lagging piety of the faithful. This is 393 11| Gloriae, Feb. 26, 1491.) Pius V. declares that by its 394 9 | though it indicated that we placed greater confidence in Mary' 395 10| mysteries in its due time; they played a great part in them; they 396 11| these reasons the Roman Pontiffs have ever given the highest 397 13| in the 20th year of Our Pontificate. ~LEO XIII ~ ~ 398 11| forth" (Consueverunt Romani Pontifices, September 17, 1569). Sixtus 399 4 | more urging you with all possible earnestness to strive by 400 2 | into sin, involving their posterity in the same ruin, she was 401 7 | Acts i., 14). Those who practise this manner of prayer will 402 1 | her should be assiduously practised, and daily promoted more 403 12| hope that these prayers and praises, rising incessantly from 404 9 | Ibid.). Yet our manner of praying to the Blessed Virgin has 405 7 | not hesitate to assign a pre-eminent place among these societies 406 2 | the New Testament in His precious Blood, He committed her 407 8 | the island of Corfu. Our predecessor, Gregory XIIL, in order 408 2 | Incarnation and Redemption~2. God predestined her from all eternity to 409 10| them; they were constantly present at them, with countenances 410 7 | recitation of the Divine Office, priests offer a public, constant, 411 1 | Brethren, The Patriarchs, Primates, ~Archbishops, Bishops, 412 11| religion this Sodality was, professed himself most devoted to 413 3 | earth, shall never cease to promote the glory of so great a 414 1 | assiduously practised, and daily promoted more and more.~ ~ 415 4 | under the guidance of Divine Providence, to have been wonderfully 416 9 | according to those words of Psalm lxxxiii., 12, "The Lord 417 7 | recitation of the Rosary, or "Psalter of Our Lady," as it has 418 7 | assistance when offered publicly, by large numbers, constantly, 419 5 | wrote Tertullian long ago in pungent words: "We are your brethren 420 4 | of the century, for the purpose of stimulating the lagging 421 9 | angel" (Summa Theol. 2a tae, q. lxxxiii. a. iv.). Now, 422 1 | and glory to which God has raised the Most August Virgin Mary, 423 | rather 424 6 | modern invention, are in reality of great antiquity. Traces 425 2 | Incarnate Word, and for that reason so highly distinguished 426 7 | men by asking may merit to receive what Almighty God bath decreed 427 10| Sodality. As often as, in reciting the Rosary, we meditate 428 8 | of this form of prayer, recording as it does the rout of the 429 9 | in his need will not have recourse to her is trying to fly 430 6 | popular savings-banks, recreative classes, associations for 431 7 | of the Holy Rosary. If we regard its origin, we find it distinguished 432 11| noting how fruitful for religion this Sodality was, professed 433 3 | longer, We are constrained to repeat to each and all of our beloved 434 8 | marshalled and arrayed, to repel the assaults of the enemy, 435 9 | to it. Hence the frequent repetition in the Rosary of the "Hail 436 5 | This is not at all to be reprehended, unless when so excellent 437 2 | set up as a pledge of the restoration of peace and salvation. 438 10| garden. Angels announced His resurrection, after He had triumphed 439 10| Angelic hosts. The Angels revealed each of these mysteries 440 3 | Behold, thy Mother!" Greatly rewarded indeed shall We be, if Our 441 4 | the fruit of honour and riches" (Ecclus. xxiv., 23).~ ~ 442 5 | We are your brethren by right of a common mother, nature, 443 11| 11. For these reasons the Roman Pontiffs have ever given 444 11| shine forth" (Consueverunt Romani Pontifices, September 17, 445 13| Given at St. Peter's, in Rome, on the 12th day of September, 446 8 | recording as it does the rout of the Turkish forces at 447 2 | their posterity in the same ruin, she was set up as a pledge 448 2 | miracle of grace, when, at the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped 449 9 | as in a crown, so many salutations and prayers to Mary. For, 450 8 | the history of the Church salute as the conqueror of the 451 4 | churches and much-frequented sanctuaries of the Mother of God. To 452 10| cave of Bethlehem, Angels sang the glory of the new-born 453 6 | in these clubs, popular savings-banks, recreative classes, associations 454 10| the glory of the new-born Saviour. The Angel gave Joseph command 455 6 | that no city or town, nay scarcely any parish, was without 456 2 | of His public life, when sealing the New Testament in His 457 12| earnestly desire that you would sedulously and strenuously encourage 458 9 | in obtaining grace? Who seeth more clearly in the Eternal 459 10| exultation. Gabriel was sent to announce the Incarnation 460 9 | in heaven (Conc. Trill. Sess. xxv.), though in different 461 2 | in the same ruin, she was set up as a pledge of the restoration 462 | she 463 11| light of Catholic faith to shine forth" (Consueverunt Romani 464 12| daily enrolled on every side. Through you and those of 465 2 | parents of mankind fell into sin, involving their posterity 466 7 | as to form as it were a single chorus of supplication; 467 9 | pray to God: "Have mercy on sinners." The members of the Rosary 468 10| You are come to Mount Sion, and to the city of the 469 11| Pontifices, September 17, 1569). Sixtus V., noting how fruitful 470 9 | Apocalypse (viii., 4): "The smoke of the incense of the prayers 471 6 | associations for the care of youth, sodalities, and many other organizations 472 | some 473 | something 474 2 | salvation. The Only-begotten Son of God ever paid to His 475 12| with which Ozias in his song addressed Judith: "Blessed 476 10| indicative now of joy, now of sorrow, now of triumphant exultation. 477 7 | the association, its very soul, is the Rosary of Our Lady, 478 9 | ask from God as from the Source of all good, but from the 479 5 | drunk in one and the same spirit of charity; who have been 480 6 | or devoted to works of spiritual or corporal mercy, and at 481 4 | This is witnessed by the splendid churches and much-frequented 482 11| most devout confraternity" (Splendor Paternae Gloriae, Feb. 26, 483 7 | which We have elsewhere spoken at length. Still the virtue 484 | Still 485 4 | century, for the purpose of stimulating the lagging piety of the 486 12| long past this perennial stream of praise and prayer was 487 12| you would sedulously and strenuously encourage its growth. We 488 4 | possible earnestness to strive by the recitation of the 489 5 | association has never been stronger, or more earnestly and generally 490 12| its growth. We cherish the strongest hope that these prayers 491 3 | be, if Our exhortations succeed in making even one of the 492 11| virtue "Christians began suddenly to be transformed into other 493 9 | the hand of the angel" (Summa Theol. 2a tae, q. lxxxiii. 494 8 | distinguished by the title of Rosary Sunday and commanded to be celebrated 495 2 | marriage-feast of Cana. And, at the supreme moment of His public life, 496 10| foretold His second coming, surrounded by Angelic hosts, unto whom 497 10| words, Jesus in His bloody sweat in the garden. Angels announced 498 2 | beloved Apostle in those sweet words, "Behold, thy Mother!" ( 499 9 | angel" (Summa Theol. 2a tae, q. lxxxiii. a. iv.). Now, 500 8 | members of this pious society take to themselves the words