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1 10 | 10. The love which We cherish
2 11 | 11. But when the Council of
3 12 | 12. But how unjust and baseless
4 13 | 13. Another consideration claims
5 14 | 14. To one matter of the first
6 15 | 15. As regards civil affairs,
7 16 | 16. Now, with regard to entering
8 17 | 17. Nay, rather, unless forced
9 18 | 18. Towards these objects much
10 9 | in the year of Our Lord 1884. We can make this appeal
11 7 | in the year of Our Lord 1889, directed to you, Venerable
12 19 | meeting at Chicago in the year 1893. Let Catholic writers, therefore,
13 23 | the sixth day of January, 1895, in the seventeenth year
14 19 | 19. We have Ourselves, on frequent
15 20 | 20. Our thoughts now turn to
16 21 | 21. Surely we ought not to
17 22 | 22. Finally, We cannot pass
18 23 | 23. Meanwhile, as a presage
19 11(1) | Con. Vat. Sess., iv. c. 3.~
20 12(3) | Eulog. Alex. lib. viii. ep. 30. ~
21 20 | were dispersed." (John xi. 52).~
22 14 | incur the danger of being abandoned when they shall have subserved
23 17 | purpose to obey the laws, abhor violence, and seek no more
24 | above
25 13 | objects the more easily and abundantly, in proportion to the degree
26 12 | he will rather bring an accession of stability and strength.
27 11 | they saw, moreover, that it accorded with the usage and policy
28 11 | of an American Legation. Accordingly, as you are well aware,
29 4 | having, with Catholic aid, achieved liberty and independence,
30 6 | which it gives pleasure to acknowledge), thanks are due to the
31 16 | their interests; a right acknowledged by the Church and unopposed
32 10 | Venerable Brethren, if We make acknowledgement of your activity in these
33 9 | excellence which they shall have acquired in the city of Rome.~
34 6 | tribunals, is free to live and act without hindrance. Yet,
35 5 | attributed to the talents and active industry of the American
36 10 | acknowledgement of your activity in these matters, if We
37 18 | tribunal the decisions and acts of bishops, and, casting
38 5 | promotion of temperate living, add to all this the many evidences
39 7 | philosophy and theology, adding, as means and circumstances
40 1 | although We have at other times addressed you in writing-chiefly when
41 13 | for they are accustomed to adhere to the institutions of Catholicity
42 11 | the rough ways plain, and administer to the people confided to
43 14 | licentiousness of divorce, admire and approve in this regard
44 17 | should endeavor peacefully to adopt and carry into effect such
45 7 | men desirous of pursuing advanced courses. In announcing this
46 17 | measures as may seem most advantageous to their interests, keeping
47 7 | repaid by the very greatest advantages to the public.~
48 11 | they did this, not by an adventitious but an inherent right. For "
49 7 | We, however, thought it advisable that there should be one
50 | after
51 2 | Not long ago, when your whole nation,
52 13 | All intelligent men are agreed, and We Ourselves have with
53 13 | or what is its ultimate aim except to bring it about
54 4 | directly and immediately aiming at the salvation of souls
55 12(3) | Gregorius Epis. ad Eulog. Alex. lib. viii. ep. 30. ~
56 1 | forces for the advancement alike of civilization and of Christianity.~
57 | almost
58 | alone
59 | although
60 | am
61 18 | the faithful observance, amid so many occasions of stumbling,
62 4 | conjoined in concord and amity with the Catholic Church.
63 5 | Our notice, whereby We are animated with hope and filled with
64 7 | celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of
65 7 | pursuing advanced courses. In announcing this matter to Our Venerable
66 11 | has been, from earliest antiquity, the custom of the Roman
67 | anywhere
68 12 | argument alone that the divine apostolate has passed by inheritance
69 9 | Lord 1884. We can make this appeal the more confidently, because
70 1 | amongst you. To this We apply Ourselves with the utmost
71 17 | themselves, it will be well to appoint either priests or upright
72 7 | is it long since We were apprised that, thanks to the liberality
73 14 | licentiousness of divorce, admire and approve in this regard the Catholic
74 8 | herself from time to time or approved and promoted by her legislation,
75 14(4) | Encyc. Arcanum.~
76 7 | as it is called, upon the Archbishop of Baltimore. And, by divine
77 18(5) | Ep. Cognita Nobis ad Archiepp, et Epp. Provinciarum, Taurinen.
78 13 | fortified? Wherefore, We ardently desire that this truth should
79 20 | their salvation, with what ardor of soul We wish that they
80 12 | will be persuaded by this argument alone that the divine apostolate
81 11 | world, according as the need arises; who, supplying his place,
82 2 | Wherefore, like as the Ark of Noe, surmounting the
83 5 | condition of Catholicity must be ascribed, first indeed, to the virtue,
84 8 | the entire Belgian nation ascribes its almost daily increase
85 10 | decrees of the prelates assembled at Baltimore. In truth the
86 17 | proper and desirable to assert and secure the rights of
87 1 | be, God willing, of some assistance to the Catholic cause amongst
88 16 | the working classes, who assuredly have the right to unite
89 13 | the States. Now, she will attain both these objects the more
90 4 | beatitude which is to be attained in heaven, is yet, even
91 9 | the wealth of intellectual attainments and moral excellence which
92 15 | things which Catholics should attend to and observe. In these
93 21 | which the records of history attest, shall we think it powerless
94 17 | too is threatened with the audacity and ferocity of the enemies
95 5 | regular clergy are steadily augmenting, that pious sodalities and
96 7 | hierarchy, under the brightest auspices, in the presence of Our
97 2 | together with you that most auspicious event, sharing in your rejoicings
98 13 | proper that she should, by availing herself of the opportunities
99 2 | as yet, but a new-born babe, uttering in its cradle
100 9 | Church. For they will carry back to their homes and utilize
101 2 | race, even thus did the barks launched by Columbus upon
102 5 | spiritual interests, which are based upon the exercise of Christian
103 12 | 12. But how unjust and baseless would be the suspicion,
104 9 | care to place upon a firm basis by a letter dated the twenty-fifth
105 20 | hope; for He is present and bath a care whom all things obey
106 19 | Catholic writers, therefore, bear impressed on their minds
107 4 | salvation of souls and the beatitude which is to be attained
108 | become
109 | becomes
110 | becoming
111 18 | obeyed, and suitable honor befitting the magnitude and sanctity
112 | begin
113 5 | wealth and power, so do we behold the Church, from scant and
114 22 | great a multitude of human beings to be made partakers of
115 8 | Louvain, to which the entire Belgian nation ascribes its almost
116 9 | institution have by no means belied the expectations commonly
117 21 | of your fellow-citizens belong. If the spectacle of Christian
118 23 | and people, Our Apostolic Benediction.~Given at Rome, at St. Peter'
119 16 | individuals as of the community; beneficial it cannot be. Let this conclusion,
120 23 | graces and a testimony of Our benevolence, We most lovingly in the
121 7 | sciences has she been wont to bestow all possible labor and energy.
122 11 | exercise of the divinely bestowed gift of the primacy in the
123 | beyond
124 17 | of the times, therefore, bids Catholics to labor for the
125 22 | be made partakers of the blessing derived through Jesus Christ!~
126 21 | influence over the heathens blinded, as they were, by inveterate
127 3 | with the testimony of their blood. The names newly given to
128 11 | to draw more closely the bonds of duty and friendship which
129 2 | the overflowing waters, bore the seed of Israel together
130 2 | the Church took it to her bosom and motherly embrace. Columbus,
131 7 | upon the enlargement of the boundaries of the sciences has she
132 14 | it gives occasion to the breaking up of domestic society;
133 9 | testify that during its brief existence it has sent forth
134 7 | ecclesiastical hierarchy, under the brightest auspices, in the presence
135 6 | main factor, no doubt, in bringing things into this happy state
136 7 | of a pious priest, a new building had been constructed, in
137 11(1) | Con. Vat. Sess., iv. c. 3.~
138 18 | whenever they presume to call before their tribunal the
139 7 | of Chancellor, as it is called, upon the Archbishop of
140 11(2) | Cap. Un. Extrav. Comm. De Consuet,
141 16 | friendly to religion is capable of being extremely prejudicial
142 7 | established at Washington, your capital city, esteemed by a majority
143 7 | Venerable Brethren, the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church,
144 3 | for this purpose; how they cared for the colonies brought
145 21 | to eradicate error in the case of those who have been initiated
146 18 | and acts of bishops, and, casting off due reverence, cavil
147 13 | deeply into the minds of Catholics-namely, that they can in no better
148 18 | casting off due reverence, cavil and find fault; not perceiving
149 2 | nation, as was fitting, celebrated, with grateful recollection
150 7 | any delay, whilst you were celebrating the hundredth anniversary
151 2 | did We take part in your celebration. For when America was, as
152 3 | during the two following centuries to voyage thither for this
153 21 | the truth, and who, from a certain inborn virtuous disposition,
154 18 | condition of things which certainly exacts from our people great
155 11 | wished, first of all, to certify that, in Our judgment and
156 7 | office and authority of Chancellor, as it is called, upon the
157 2 | your festivities. Hence We cheerfully sent one who should represent
158 10 | 10. The love which We cherish towards the Catholics of
159 19 | archbishops in their meeting at Chicago in the year 1893. Let Catholic
160 15 | of human liberty, of the chief Christian duties, of civil
161 3 | Europe; but primarily and chiefly how they converted the natives
162 11 | well over all and singular churches, as over all and singular
163 18 | For journals, naturally circulating far and wide, come daily
164 18 | exacts from our people great circumspection and more than ordinary firmness.
165 4 | truth which that illustrious citizen of yours, whom We have just
166 13 | 13. Another consideration claims our earnest attention. All
167 21 | and upright life, to which class very many of your fellow-citizens
168 3 | mountains and lakes teach and clearly witness how deeply your
169 7 | which young men, as well cleric as lay, are to receive instruction
170 4 | liberty and independence, coalesced into a constitutional Republic
171 18(5) | Ep. Cognita Nobis ad Archiepp, et Epp.
172 9 | generosity of your people the college which Our predecessor, Pius
173 5 | the instruction of youth, colleges for the higher branches,
174 12 | may all work together with combined energies to promote the
175 11(2) | Cap. Un. Extrav. Comm. De Consuet, 1. 1.~
176 4 | powerful to influence us, commands us to live virtuously and
177 2 | discovery of America, We, too, commemorated together with you that most
178 9 | Venerable Brethren, to commend to your affection and to
179 9 | belied the expectations commonly entertained regarding it.
180 17 | the tranquillity of the commonwealth, and for this purpose to
181 18 | virtue for their constant companion. And this seems all the
182 7 | that in the existing keen competition of talents, and the widespread
183 7 | education cannot be deemed complete which takes no notice of
184 2 | manifestation of joy, the completion of the fourth century since
185 11(1) | Con. Vat. Sess., iv. c. 3.~
186 8 | party spirit and strife, conciliate the good opinion of the
187 11 | Council of Baltimore had concluded its labors, the duty still
188 16 | associations which have been openly condemned by the judgment of the Church,
189 12 | pry into the counsels and conduct of another; finally, that
190 11 | administer to the people confided to their care increased
191 7 | character, We are fully confident that the example set by
192 9 | make this appeal the more confidently, because the results obtained
193 22 | are to be found within the confines of America, the greatest
194 6 | times were convened and confirmed by the authority of the
195 18 | cause, should carry on the conflict with perfect unanimity,
196 5 | that pious sodalities and confraternities are held in esteem, that
197 4 | United States ought to be conjoined in concord and amity with
198 11 | duty and friendship which connect you and so many thousands
199 15 | necessity, in political life, of conscientiousness, self restraint, and integrity;
200 13 | 13. Another consideration claims our earnest attention.
201 7 | the Holy Roman Church, in Consistory, We expressed the wish that
202 12 | salutary and desirable, consists mainly in harmony of thought
203 18 | of necessity be eminently conspicuous and exemplary in Catholic
204 13 | with willing souls and a constancy worthy of all praise.~
205 18 | guide and virtue for their constant companion. And this seems
206 2 | seas. Keeping this thought constantly in view, his first solicitude,
207 4 | independence, coalesced into a constitutional Republic the ecclesiastical
208 7 | a new building had been constructed, in which young men, as
209 11(2) | Cap. Un. Extrav. Comm. De Consuet, 1. 1.~
210 2 | were We on that occasion content with offering prayers at
211 9 | persuaded that you will continue to be solicitous to send
212 14 | cause of mutable marriage contracts; it diminishes mutual affection;
213 6 | in more recent times were convened and confirmed by the authority
214 5 | hospitals for the sick, and convents and monasteries. As for
215 3 | primarily and chiefly how they converted the natives from superstition
216 10 | of Our Pontificate to the convocation of a third Plenary Council
217 11 | supplying his place, may correct errors, make the rough ways
218 14 | tends so effectually as the corruption of morals to ruin families
219 7 | desirous of pursuing advanced courses. In announcing this matter
220 2 | new-born babe, uttering in its cradle its first feeble cries,
221 2 | cradle its first feeble cries, the Church took it to her
222 2 | the sacred emblem of the cross. Wherefore, like as the
223 7 | therefore, that they should cultivate every refinement of learning,
224 15 | unless justice be generally cultivated, unless the people be repeatedly
225 22 | superstition. How wide a field for cultivation! How great a multitude of
226 7 | religion than with scientific culture. To the Bishops of the United
227 11 | earliest antiquity, the custom of the Roman Pontiffs in
228 14 | of women, who incur the danger of being abandoned when
229 16 | regarded as suspicious and dangerous.~
230 22 | have not yet dispelled the darkness of superstition. How wide
231 11(2) | Cap. Un. Extrav. Comm. De Consuet, 1. 1.~
232 14 | it is to imagine a more deadly pest to the community than
233 18 | before their tribunal the decisions and acts of bishops, and,
234 14 | community than the wish to declare dissoluble a bond which
235 20 | has in very recent times declared. Nor are we destitute of
236 13 | prospective greatness. We deem it right and proper that
237 4 | preservation of morality and the defence of religion? For this reason
238 18 | with their pens heartily to defend the Catholic cause, should
239 10 | zeal of the clergy; for defending and developing the Catholic
240 4 | very nature, guards and defends all the principles on which
241 14 | families; it lessens and degrades the dignity of women, who
242 13 | abundantly, in proportion to the degree in which the future shall
243 9 | learning to the highest degrees of ecclesiastical dignity.
244 7 | was made. For, without any delay, whilst you were celebrating
245 7 | in the presence of Our delegate, the divinity classes were
246 10 | finally, and after mature deliberation, ratified by apostolic authority
247 10 | extreme. Experience has demonstrated their power for the maintenance
248 12 | each one due honor is not denied."3 Therefore, since it is
249 20 | Christian faith; and who shall deny that, with not a few of
250 22 | partakers of the blessing derived through Jesus Christ!~
251 21 | Surely we ought not to desert them nor leave them to their
252 7 | instruction of young men desirous of pursuing advanced courses.
253 11 | ministry imposed on him, to despatch legates into different parts
254 20 | times declared. Nor are we destitute of all hope; for He is present
255 3 | not the place to give a detailed account of what thereupon
256 16 | against this peril is to determine with themselves at no time
257 12 | far from his being of any detriment to the ordinary power of
258 18 | function of the clergy to devote their care and energies
259 7 | their recognized loyalty and devotion to the Apostolic See. Nor
260 12 | you shall persevere in the diligent administration of his diocesan
261 14 | mutable marriage contracts; it diminishes mutual affection; it supplies
262 12 | diligent administration of his diocesan affairs; that one shall
263 4 | that the Church, whilst directly and immediately aiming at
264 12 | another; finally, that with disagreements eradicated and mutual esteem
265 18 | fruitful, becomes injurious and disastrous whenever they presume to
266 1 | nation, in which We plainly discern latent forces for the advancement
267 3 | shine upon the savage tribes discovered by the Ligurian. For it
268 2 | solicitude, wherever he disembarked, was to plant upon the shore
269 22 | portion of whom have not yet dispelled the darkness of superstition.
270 20 | children of God who were dispersed." (John xi. 52).~
271 17 | not to hinder any one to dispose of his services when he
272 21 | certain inborn virtuous disposition, are striving to live an
273 6 | Church to be, as in America, dissevered and divorced. The fact that
274 14 | than the wish to declare dissoluble a bond which the law of
275 2 | with offering prayers at a distance for your welfare and greatness.
276 7 | indeed, existed several distinguished universities. We, however,
277 18 | not perceiving how great a disturbance of order, how many evils
278 11 | Pontiffs in the exercise of the divinely bestowed gift of the primacy
279 7 | presence of Our delegate, the divinity classes were opened. From
280 6 | America, dissevered and divorced. The fact that Catholicity
281 14 | dissent from us in other doctrines, terrified by the licentiousness
282 14 | you; We mean the Christian dogma of the unity and indissolubility
283 7 | possible, of the entire domain of nature. This in every
284 14 | occasion to the breaking up of domestic society; it scatters the
285 3 | of Francis, as well as of Dominic and of Loyola, were accustomed
286 15 | constitution of States, drawing Our principles as well from
287 11 | See. For it has been, from earliest antiquity, the custom of
288 13 | consideration claims our earnest attention. All intelligent
289 21 | particularly with those who are earnestly seeking the truth, and who,
290 4 | the life which is spent on earth.~
291 12 | own people will receive edification; and the force of example
292 5 | useful institutions, sacred edifices, schools for the instruction
293 16 | weightier interests. The most effectual precaution against this
294 14 | And since nothing tends so effectually as the corruption of morals
295 18 | either of good or evil, every effort should be made to increase
296 21 | power to aid the apostolic efforts of the clergy by the probity
297 2 | upon the shore the sacred emblem of the cross. Wherefore,
298 7 | imparted by the diligence of eminent men the renown of whose
299 18 | should of necessity be eminently conspicuous and exemplary
300 5 | best energies, you were enabled to erect unnumbered religious
301 15 | minds of the people the enactments of the Third Council of
302 18 | of praise rather than of encouragement. Nevertheless, since the
303 14(4) | Encyc. Arcanum.~
304 | end
305 17 | whose counsels they should endeavor peacefully to adopt and
306 4 | reason have We repeatedly endeavored, from the summit of the
307 4 | morality the State cannot endure-a truth which that illustrious
308 17 | audacity and ferocity of the enemies of public order. The state
309 7 | bestow all possible labor and energy. By a letter, therefore,
310 18 | particular by those who are engaged on the daily press. We are
311 6 | addition to liberty, she enjoyed the favor of the laws and
312 6 | condition, nay, is even enjoying a prosperous growth, is
313 7 | of the Church; upon the enlargement of the boundaries of the
314 | enough
315 16 | should be taken not to be ensnared by error. And We wish to
316 3 | account of what thereupon ensued. Very rapidly did the light
317 16 | 16. Now, with regard to entering societies, extreme care
318 9 | the expectations commonly entertained regarding it. You yourselves
319 23 | Peter's, on the feast of the Epiphany, the sixth day of January,
320 12(3) | S. Gregorius Epis. ad Eulog. Alex. lib. viii.
321 12 | the ranks of the Catholic episcopate.~
322 20 | mother of all, Our Apostolic Epistle, "Praeclara," has in very
323 4 | Providence. Precisely at the epoch when the American colonies,
324 18(5) | Cognita Nobis ad Archiepp, et Epp. Provinciarum, Taurinen.
325 21 | we think it powerless to eradicate error in the case of those
326 12 | that with disagreements eradicated and mutual esteem maintained,
327 5 | energies, you were enabled to erect unnumbered religious and
328 6 | is true, it would be very erroneous to draw the conclusion that
329 11 | supplying his place, may correct errors, make the rough ways plain,
330 7 | the university to unite erudition and learning with soundness
331 17 | however, never allow this to escape their memory: that whilst
332 7 | preserve and more solidly establish amongst you the Catholic
333 7 | We entrusted the task of establishing a suitable course of studies
334 7 | Washington, your capital city, esteemed by a majority of you a very
335 12 | welfare. It is difficult to estimate the good results which will
336 18 | Catholics and those who are estranged from the Catholic name,
337 12(3) | S. Gregorius Epis. ad Eulog. Alex. lib. viii. ep. 30. ~
338 | ever
339 18 | daily into the hands of everybody, and exert no small influence
340 4 | these two men seems to be an evidence that the United States ought
341 5 | add to all this the many evidences of popular piety.~
342 18 | productive either of good or evil, every effort should be
343 18 | disturbance of order, how many evils are thereby produced. Let
344 18 | of things which certainly exacts from our people great circumspection
345 21 | persuasion to induce them to examine closely every part of the
346 9 | intellectual attainments and moral excellence which they shall have acquired
347 | except
348 12 | powers he may be vested, to execute the mandates and interpret
349 7 | realize that liberality exercised towards such an object will
350 18 | hands of everybody, and exert no small influence upon
351 13 | are scarcely in need of exhortation on this point; for they
352 12 | suspicion, should it anywhere exist, that the powers conferred
353 7 | There already, indeed, existed several distinguished universities.
354 9 | testify that during its brief existence it has sent forth a very
355 7 | It is obvious that in the existing keen competition of talents,
356 6 | interfere, she spontaneously expands and propagates herself;
357 1 | spirit and thought the wide expanse of ocean; and although We
358 9 | have by no means belied the expectations commonly entertained regarding
359 6 | be universally lawful or expedient for State and Church to
360 15 | observe. In these writings and expositions We have treated of human
361 7 | Church, in Consistory, We expressed the wish that it should
362 2 | Columbus, as We have elsewhere expressly shown, sought, as the primary
363 18 | labor in it to the full extent of their powers. Let them,
364 11(2) | Cap. Un. Extrav. Comm. De Consuet, 1. 1.~
365 16 | religion is capable of being extremely prejudicial to the interests
366 6 | The main factor, no doubt, in bringing things
367 5 | Christian virtues, many facts have been brought to Our
368 7 | imitate him; they will not fail to realize that liberality
369 14 | safety not merely to the family but to society at large.
370 21 | nor leave them to their fancies; but with mildness and charity
371 18 | reverence, cavil and find fault; not perceiving how great
372 23 | at St. Peter's, on the feast of the Epiphany, the sixth
373 6 | to be attributed to the fecundity with which God has endowed
374 2 | in its cradle its first feeble cries, the Church took it
375 15 | that all may understand and feel the necessity, in political
376 21 | class very many of your fellow-citizens belong. If the spectacle
377 17 | threatened with the audacity and ferocity of the enemies of public
378 2 | present with you in your festivities. Hence We cheerfully sent
379 6 | government of your nation, fettered by no hostile legislation,
380 5 | are animated with hope and filled with joy, namely, that the
381 11 | flock entrusted to him, finds it necessary from time to
382 9 | took care to place upon a firm basis by a letter dated
383 16 | conclusion, therefore, remain firm-to shun not only those associations
384 14 | marriage; which supplies the firmest bond of safety not merely
385 7 | should be regarded as the fixed law of the university to
386 11 | pastoral office over the flock entrusted to him, finds
387 12 | good results which will flow from this concord of the
388 7 | Catholics ought to be not followers but leaders. It is necessary,
389 3 | accustomed during the two following centuries to voyage thither
390 3 | beginnings were marked with the footprints of the Catholic Church.~
391 4 | us to live virtuously and forbids us to transgress. Now what
392 17 | 17. Nay, rather, unless forced by necessity to do otherwise,
393 1 | We plainly discern latent forces for the advancement alike
394 17 | presidents of societies thus formed among themselves, it will
395 13 | strengthened, her discipline better fortified? Wherefore, We ardently
396 4 | of temporal things, the fountain of blessings so numerous
397 2 | joy, the completion of the fourth century since the discovery
398 10 | statutes you had wisely framed at Baltimore.~
399 3 | many of the children of Francis, as well as of Dominic and
400 14 | the first importance and fraught with the greatest blessings
401 16 | steadfast for the right and friendly to religion is capable of
402 2 | sought, as the primary fruit of his voyages and labors,
403 6 | bring forth more abundant fruits if, in addition to liberty,
404 18 | cause and labor in it to the full extent of their powers.
405 13 | the degree in which the future shall find her constitution
406 20 | His life that He might "gather in one the children of God
407 15 | State, unless justice be generally cultivated, unless the people
408 4 | of insight worthy of his genius and statesmanship perceived
409 2 | beyond the seas as well the germs of mighty States as the
410 12 | of those "whom the Holy Ghost has placed as bishops to
411 5 | progressing and developing by giant strides is patent to all;
412 11 | of the divinely bestowed gift of the primacy in the administration
413 3 | This is not the place to give a detailed account of what
414 12 | nation in every part of the globe, We both desire and ought
415 2 | your rejoicings with equal good-will. Nor were We on that occasion
416 15 | from the teaching of the Gospels as from reason. They, then,
417 23 | as a presage of heavenly graces and a testimony of Our benevolence,
418 2 | fitting, celebrated, with grateful recollection and every manifestation
419 12(3) | S. Gregorius Epis. ad Eulog. Alex. lib.
420 5 | and slender beginnings, grown with rapidity to be great
421 4 | She, by her very nature, guards and defends all the principles
422 18 | take religion for their guide and virtue for their constant
423 18 | wide, come daily into the hands of everybody, and exert
424 4 | ecclesiastical hierarchy was happily established amongst you;
425 4 | institution been the pursuit of happiness during the life which is
426 12 | desirable, consists mainly in harmony of thought and action, he
427 10 | sensible that so great a harvest of blessings could by no
428 4 | when the American colonies, having, with Catholic aid, achieved
429 18 | Church, and with their pens heartily to defend the Catholic cause,
430 13 | good than by yielding a hearty submission and obedience
431 21 | powerful influence over the heathens blinded, as they were, by
432 4 | which is to be attained in heaven, is yet, even in the order
433 23 | Meanwhile, as a presage of heavenly graces and a testimony of
434 16 | is very important to take heed with whom they are to associate,
435 5 | and confraternities are held in esteem, that the Catholic
436 4 | great Washington at the helm of the Republic, the first
437 13 | should not only share in, but help to bring about, this prospective
438 | Hence
439 9 | virtue and learning to the highest degrees of ecclesiastical
440 1 | zeal and care; because We highly esteem and love exceedingly
441 17 | his own affairs; not to hinder any one to dispose of his
442 6 | to live and act without hindrance. Yet, though all this is
443 21 | superstition, which the records of history attest, shall we think it
444 9 | to be solicitous to send hither select young men who are
445 5 | patent to all; and this holds good in religious matters
446 21 | are striving to live an honorable and upright life, to which
447 12 | brethren. Then am I truly honored when to each one due honor
448 5 | branches, homes for the poor, hospitals for the sick, and convents
449 7 | you were celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the establishment
450 14 | subserved the lust of their husbands. And since nothing tends
451 | I
452 15 | learn from Our Letters the ideal of an upright life. In like
453 8 | No one can be ignorant how powerfully similar institutions
454 4 | endure-a truth which that illustrious citizen of yours, whom We
455 14 | For difficult it is to imagine a more deadly pest to the
456 7 | soundness of faith and to imbue its students not less with
457 7 | others of your citizens to imitate him; they will not fail
458 11 | has conferred ordinary and immediate jurisdiction, as well over
459 4 | Church, whilst directly and immediately aiming at the salvation
460 23 | most lovingly in the Lord impart to you, Venerable Brethren,
461 7 | theological science has been imparted by the diligence of eminent
462 6 | the common laws and the impartiality of the tribunals, is free
463 5 | the Sunday-schools for imparting Christian doctrine, and
464 12 | affairs; that one shall not impede another in matters of government;
465 11 | they ever so mighty and imperial. In addition to this We
466 16 | their condition they may be imperilling far weightier interests.
467 22 | long-continued unhappy lot implores and demands succor from
468 14 | one matter of the first importance and fraught with the greatest
469 11 | discharge of the ministry imposed on him, to despatch legates
470 19 | writers, therefore, bear impressed on their minds Our teachings
471 21 | and who, from a certain inborn virtuous disposition, are
472 7 | set by this noble man will incite others of your citizens
473 19 | of which were unanimously inculcated as well by the Third Council
474 14 | the dignity of women, who incur the danger of being abandoned
475 4 | aid, achieved liberty and independence, coalesced into a constitutional
476 22 | apostolic zeal; We refer to the Indians and the negroes who are
477 5 | aid, for the relief of the indigent, for the promotion of temperate
478 14 | Christian dogma of the unity and indissolubility of marriage; which supplies
479 16 | the interests as well of individuals as of the community; beneficial
480 21 | every means of persuasion to induce them to examine closely
481 5 | to the talents and active industry of the American people,
482 18 | serried ranks, for they rather inflict than repel war if they waste
483 11 | by an adventitious but an inherent right. For "the Roman Pontiff,
484 21 | case of those who have been initiated into the Christian religion?~
485 8 | will) be mindful of Our injunctions, and, shunning party spirit
486 10 | come to Rome, We diligently inquired from them what they deemed
487 14 | God has made perpetual and inseverable. Divorce "is the fruitful
488 4 | mentioned, with a keenness of insight worthy of his genius and
489 | instead
490 12 | these rights should remain intact in every nation in every
491 9 | general good the wealth of intellectual attainments and moral excellence
492 10 | discipline; for stimulating the intelligence and zeal of the clergy;
493 7 | Catholic religion. With this intent, We have, as you are well
494 6 | unless men or circumstances interfere, she spontaneously expands
495 12 | execute the mandates and interpret the will of the Pontiff
496 12 | individual bishop is by nature so interwoven with the dignity of the
497 18 | familiar intercourse and intimacy between Catholics and those
498 12 | bishops mutual charity and an intimate union of souls. And since
499 7 | which the present age has introduced or perfected. An education
500 7 | discovery of truth and the investigation, so far as it is possible,
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