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1 11 | 11. Lastly, we ought to pray
2 6 | Church" (St. Aug., Serm. 187, de Temp.). This being so,
3 15 | on the 9th day of May, 1897, in the 20th year of Our
4 15 | day of May, 1897, in the 20th year of Our Pontificate. ~ ~
5 5 | the prophet Joel (ii., 28-29), for the Paraclete "sat
6 10 | 10; Summ. Theol., la. 2ae., q. 28, a. 2). In the second
7 3 | glory for ever" (Rom. xi., 36), thereby signifying both
8 11 | Th. 3a, q. iii., a. 8, ad 3m). Concerning this Spirit
9 15 | Peter's, in Rome, on the 9th day of May, 1897, in the
10 8 | of sons, whereby we cry: Abba, Father." He fills our hearts
11 5 | another Paraclete, that He may abide with you for ever, the Spirit
12 9 | come to Him and make our abode with Him," (John xiv. 23.)-
13 | above
14 4 | Christ. In Him resided the absolute fulness of grace, in the
15 6 | Spirit, have the power of absolving sins, according to those
16 4 | be quoted: "It would be absurd to say that Christ received
17 2 | members, through the glorious abundance of His divine graces. We
18 10 | offends this his Benefactor, abusing His gifts; and taking advantage
19 3 | and sacraments are either accompanied or concluded by the invocation
20 14 | which We began, and for the accomplishment of which We earnestly pray,
21 8 | viii., 15-16). This truth accords with the similitude observed
22 1 | which would most certainly accrue to His followers from the
23 3 | i., c. 6). The Church is accustomed most fittingly to attribute
24 10 | place it will excite us to acquire daily a clearer knowledge
25 11 | the merit of virtue, the acquirement of salvation, and joy everlasting."
26 3 | inseparable, so do they act inseparably" (St. Aug.,
27 4 | 38). Wherefore all His actions were "performed in the Holy
28 5 | from the side of the second Adam in His sleep on the Cross,
29 14 | let all Christian peoples add their prayers also, invoking
30 3 | common invocation of all is added: all psalms and hymns conclude
31 2 | intention, We have resolved to address you at the approaching sacred
32 3 | Blessed Trinity. In prayers addressed to one Person, there is
33 11 | taught by the Church, who addresses Him in humble supplication,
34 7 | testimony the Evangelist adds the explanation: "Now this
35 9 | affection by which the soul adheres most closely to God, more
36 12 | cultivate and extend this admirable work of piety. Meanwhile,
37 9 | And since these words and admonitions are uttered in the soul
38 2 | concerning the mystery of the adorable Trinity, and especially
39 3 | Catholic Faith, that we should adore one God in Trinity and Trinity
40 10 | this, not only because it affects a mystery by which we are
41 3 | comparison, and a kind of affinity between the operations and
42 | afterwards
43 | against
44 4 | already thirty years of age, for He came to His baptism
45 1 | proximately during the course of ages to secure to them the life
46 12 | Meanwhile, as two years ago, in Our Letter Provida Matris,
47 5 | falling into error, and aiding her to foster daily more
48 [Title]| The Two Principal Aims of Our Pontificate~
49 8 | God by nature" (St. Cyr. Alex., Thesaur. I. v., c. 5).
50 10 | have some excuse before Almighty God; but he who resists
51 | alone
52 3 | Church. He also permitted altars and churches to be dedicated
53 7 | the Baptist, Simeon, and Anna; so that on Pentecost the
54 2 | Great, Sermon ii., On the Anniversary of his Election). In pursuance
55 [Title]| An Annual Novena Decreed~
56 4 | Scripture, is called His "anointing" (Acts x., 38). Wherefore
57 | another
58 10 | received the Holy Ghost, might answer in like manner: "We have
59 4 | which humanity, with no antecedent merits, at the first moment
60 4 | Therefore, by the conspicuous apparition of the Holy Ghost over Christ
61 4 | that miraculous dove which appeared at the Jordan, when Christ,
62 10 | intimately into all that appertains to the beloved, and thus
63 13 | Indulgences We also permit to be applied to the suffrage of the souls
64 2 | are looking forward to the approach of the closing days of Our
65 2 | resolved to address you at the approaching sacred season of Pentecost
66 4 | words of St. Augustine may appropriately be quoted: "It would be
67 3 | essential attributes is called appropriation" (St. Th. la., q. 39, xxxix.,
68 3 | Trinity, and, with the divine approval, sanctioned the Order for
69 9 | manner, they are sometimes aptly compared in Holy Writ to
70 [Title]| The Patriarchs, Primates, ~Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local
71 3 | c. 3). The danger that arises is lest the Divine Persons
72 2 | as a result, faith may be aroused in your minds concerning
73 9 | good life, no progress, no arriving at eternal salvation. And
74 7 | therefore, as Christ, "ascending on high," entered into possession
75 5 | increase the Church. "I will ask the Father, and He will
76 10 | even nowadays, some, who if asked, as were those of old by
77 11 | inspiration: "The Spirit Himself asketh for us with unspeakable
78 1 | consoling to recall those assurances which Christ gave to the
79 9 | encouraged to seek after and attain the evangelical beatitudes,
80 2 | direct all that We have attempted and persistently carried
81 13 | legitimately prevented from attending the Novena, or who are in
82 3 | accustomed most fittingly to attribute to the Father those works
83 14 | Blessed Virgin was of great avail both in the mystery of the
84 7 | prophets, Zachary, John the Baptist, Simeon, and Anna; so that
85 4 | those especially who are baptized receive the Holy Ghost" (
86 5 | Chrysostom writes, "not bearing in their hands tables of
87 3 | the Blessed Trinity and bears Its name. Many facts confirm
88 9 | from that with which God beatifies the saints in heaven, although
89 9 | and harbingers of eternal beatitude. Lastly there are those
90 9 | and attain the evangelical beatitudes, which, like the flowers
91 3 | creatures borrow their form and beauty, their order and harmony.
92 | becomes
93 | becoming
94 10 | for chaste and holy things befit the temple. Hence the words
95 11 | confidently and continually to beg of Him to illuminate us
96 | begin
97 9 | 9. The beginnings of this regeneration and
98 1 | which Christ Himself had begun in His mortal life. For,
99 7 | words of St. John: "He that believeth in Me, as the Scripture
100 10 | sinner offends this his Benefactor, abusing His gifts; and
101 10 | pleasing to so great and so beneficent a guest; and first of all
102 8 | only begotten Son, by whose benefit it was brought about that
103 10 | which both testify to the benevolence of the Giver and claim the
104 11 | Light of our hearts! O, best of Consolers, sweet Guest
105 2 | fruitfulness. In order the better and more fully to carry
106 2 | Prince of Pastors, and the Bishop of our Souls, by diligently
107 10 | St. Paul, in which men, blinded by the just judgment of
108 1 | is destined eventually to blossom into the life of heaven.
109 11 | wisdom, weak in strength, borne down with trouble, prone
110 3 | cause, whence all creatures borrow their form and beauty, their
111 9 | compared in Holy Writ to the breathing of a coming breeze, and
112 9 | the breathing of a coming breeze, and the Angelic Doctor
113 4 | perfections shines forth so brightly that nothing more sublime
114 2 | pontificate, that He may bring it to maturity and fruitfulness.
115 9 | v., 5). For He not only brings to us His divine gifts,
116 8 | by whose benefit it was brought about that man was restored
117 1 | Holy Ghost is equally sent by-and therefore proceeds from-Himself
118 3 | Order for the Ransom of Captives, which is specially devoted
119 10 | preachers and those having care of souls should remember
120 6 | passed through her militant career, shall be taken up into
121 2 | better and more fully to carry out this Our intention,
122 5 | of fire" (S. Cyril Hier. Catech. 17). Then the apostles "
123 12 | Matris, We recommended to Catholics special prayers at the Feast
124 10 | grateful and mindful heart causeth it to expand. Yet we must
125 3 | Trinity, we must do so with caution and modesty, for, as St.
126 3 | St. Aug., De Trin., I. 1, cc. 4-5); because as the three
127 1 | Wherefore, our Saviour never ceases to invite, with infinite
128 3 | with the Incarnate Word are celebrated on certain fixed days, yet
129 10 | chastity and holiness, for chaste and holy things befit the
130 10 | guest; and first of all with chastity and holiness, for chaste
131 12 | Pentecost, for the Re-union of Christendom, so now We desire to make
132 10 | of our love and devotion. Christians may do this most effectually
133 5 | the mountain," as St. John Chrysostom writes, "not bearing in
134 14 | face of the earth" (Ps. ciii., 30). ~
135 2 | of the Christian life in civil and domestic society, since
136 10 | benevolence of the Giver and claim the gratitude of the receiver.
137 1 | the same time, He made it clear that the Holy Ghost is equally
138 10 | excite us to acquire daily a clearer knowledge about the Holy
139 15 | Brethren, to you, to your Clergy, and people, We gladly impart
140 9 | which the soul adheres most closely to God, more so than the
141 2 | forward to the approach of the closing days of Our life, Our soul
142 13 | Wherefore, We decree and command that throughout the whole
143 3 | Ghost in Himself, but to commemorate His coming, or His external
144 7 | beginning His gifts; not commencing a new work, but giving more
145 3 | same God. St. Augustine commenting upon this testimony writes: "
146 5 | the deposit of doctrine committed to them under His inspiration. "
147 7 | Pentecost the Holy Ghost did not communicate Himself in such a way "as
148 5 | all truth. This truth He communicates to His Church, guarding
149 7 | who was to come, but the communication of the Holy Ghost after
150 [Title]| Ordinaries having ~Peace and Communion with the Holy See.~Venerable
151 7 | whose gift it proceeds, compares it to an overflowing river,
152 3 | i6.). But by a certain comparison, and a kind of affinity
153 3 | Love of the Father and Son, completes and perfects, by His strong
154 4 | Spirit, not only was the conception of Christ accomplished,
155 3 | added: all psalms and hymns conclude with the doxology to the
156 3 | are either accompanied or concluded by the invocation of the
157 11 | 26). Lastly, we ought confidently and continually to beg of
158 3 | bears Its name. Many facts confirm its truths. The worship
159 9 | Himself more abundantly in Confirmation, strengthening and confirming
160 9 | Confirmation, strengthening and confirming Christian life; from which
161 3 | lest the Divine Persons be confounded one with the other in faith
162 3 | although the separate mysteries connected with the Incarnate Word
163 4 | Christ, by His baptism, consecrated its waters for a new sacrament.
164 9 | gifts is in many ways a consequence of the indwelling of the
165 4 | to God" (Heb. ix., 14). Considering this, no one can be surprised
166 10 | such a nature as not to consist merely in dry speculations
167 9 | sanctity, which ultimately consists in the love of God. Wherefore
168 11 | fount of light, strength, consolation, and holiness. And chiefly
169 1 | His office of Intercessor, Consoler, and Teacher, the work which
170 11 | of our hearts! O, best of Consolers, sweet Guest of the soul,
171 1 | to the Holy Ghost. It is consoling to recall those assurances
172 10 | have been bestowed, and are constantly bestowed, upon us by this
173 6 | By Him the bishops are constituted, and by their ministry are
174 3 | all. In order to know and contemplate this mystery, the angels
175 10 | says, "the lover is not content with the superficial knowledge
176 11 | we ought confidently and continually to beg of Him to illuminate
177 5 | that this office should be continued for all time, the Holy Ghost
178 10 | for whilst a narrow heart contracteth the hand of the giver, a
179 10 | however, difficult and subtle controversies, and eschewing the dangerous
180 13 | judgment of the Ordinary, be conveniently carried out in church, shall
181 9 | going away in wickedness and corruption with such salutary effect
182 9 | virgins over temptations and corruptions. We have said that the Holy
183 1 | according to His inscrutable counsels, He did not will to entirely
184 1 | and proximately during the course of ages to secure to them
185 1 | that Spirit, who, in the creation, "adorned the heavens" (
186 8 | destruction. But God, the Creator of mankind and infinitely
187 8 | the servant of God: "The creature is a servant; we are the
188 5 | Adam in His sleep on the Cross, first showed herself before
189 7 | Himself forth more abundantly; crowning, not beginning His gifts;
190 5 | as though new spiritual crowns were placed upon their heads
191 8 | adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba, Father." He fills
192 12 | appear suitable, to further cultivate and extend this admirable
193 8 | servants of God by nature" (St. Cyr. Alex., Thesaur. I. v.,
194 5 | in tongues of fire" (S. Cyril Hier. Catech. 17). Then
195 3 | De Trin. 1 L, c. 3). The danger that arises is lest the
196 10 | become so frequent that those dark times seem to have come
197 10 | faith is involved in much darkness. Wherefore all preachers
198 4 | knowledge, graces gratis datae, virtues, and all other
199 14 | foretold in the words of David: "Send forth Thy Spirit
200 3 | bosom of the Father, He bath declared Him" (John i., 18). Whosoever
201 7 | image. Wherefore St. John declares: "As yet the Spirit was
202 13 | 13. Wherefore, We decree and command that throughout
203 [Title]| An Annual Novena Decreed~
204 12 | to make certain further decrees on the same subject. ~
205 2 | soul is deeply moved to dedicate to the Holy Ghost, who is
206 3 | altars and churches to be dedicated to the Blessed Trinity,
207 2 | of Our life, Our soul is deeply moved to dedicate to the
208 8 | which could raise us and deliver us from this ruin and eternal
209 10 | Ghost towards us, certainly demand that we should direct towards
210 2 | as St. Basil said, "Who denieth that the dispensations concerning
211 10 | the last times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed
212 1 | the chief reason of His departure and His return to the Father,
213 5 | as it were, to seal the deposit of doctrine committed to
214 7 | not only was their justice derived from the merits of Christ
215 5 | 17). Then the apostles "descended from the mountain," as St.
216 3 | subject, it will be both desirable and useful to say a few
217 1 | of divine grace, which is destined eventually to blossom into
218 10 | temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is
219 8 | from this ruin and eternal destruction. But God, the Creator of
220 10 | with thy whole strength" (Deut. vi., 5). He is also to
221 10 | error and the doctrines of devils" (1 Tim. iv., 1). But since
222 3 | Captives, which is specially devoted to the Blessed Trinity and
223 13 | are in places where the devotions cannot, in the judgment
224 13 | the Holy Eucharist, and devoutly prayed for Our intention.
225 7 | as the heir is a child he differeth nothing from a servant,
226 9 | properly called "indwelling," differing only in degree or state
227 10 | mystery by which we are directly guided to eternal life,
228 1 | gave to the body of His disciples a little before He left
229 3 | research more difficult, or discovery more fruitful" (Summ. Th.
230 8 | fallen into such guilt and dishonour that we had become enemies
231 10 | such moment may be entirely dispelled, as unworthy of "the children
232 2 | said, "Who denieth that the dispensations concerning man, which have
233 3 | Persons men should be led to distinguish the Divine Essence. Moreover
234 3 | wisely ordained, lest from distinguishing the Persons men should be
235 9 | other special gifts are distributed among the members of Christ." (
236 3 | Father those works of the Divinity in which power excels, to
237 | does
238 3 | the Blessed Trinity. This dogma is called by the doctors
239 2 | Christian life in civil and domestic society, since there is
240 | done
241 12 | the Holy Ghost. We have no doubt that, chiefly by means of
242 11 | Nor can it be in any way doubted that He will listen to such
243 4 | signified in that miraculous dove which appeared at the Jordan,
244 3 | hymns conclude with the doxology to the Father, Son, and
245 10 | not to consist merely in dry speculations or external
246 4 | 4. Having thus paid the due tribute of faith and worship
247 13 | part in this Novena and duly pray for Our intention,
248 10 | remember that it is their duty to instruct their people
249 7 | the first time to begin to dwell in the saints, but by pouring
250 10 | and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? But if any man violate
251 10 | Ghost, as We have said, dwells in us as in His temple,
252 10 | What should be chiefly dwelt upon and clearly explained
253 3 | Pentecost was instituted in the earliest times, not simply to honour
254 7 | price surpasses in value the earnest and the reality excels the
255 12 | by means of your zeal and earnestness, they will bear abundant
256 10 | paternal heart, reach their ears. Perchance there are still
257 9 | being no longer of the earth earthy, they relished and desired
258 9 | strengthened so as to obey more easily and promptly His voice and
259 9 | corruption with such salutary effect that, being no longer of
260 10 | Christians may do this most effectually if they will daily strive
261 4 | in the greatest and most efficacious manner possible; in Him
262 2 | Ghost; and the extent and efficiency of His action, both in the
263 3 | iv., c. 20) is also the efficient cause of all things, of
264 2 | On the Anniversary of his Election). In pursuance of this object
265 4 | human nature was thereby elevated to a personal union with
266 4 | was also the Son of Man" (Enchir., c. xl. St. Th., 3a., q.
267 9 | the soul is excited and encouraged to seek after and attain
268 10 | folly of those who rashly endeavour to pry into divine mysteries.
269 2 | pursuance of this object We have endeavoured to direct all that We have
270 2 | pontificate towards two chief ends: in the first place, towards
271 8 | dishonour that we had become enemies to God. "We were by nature
272 13 | in church, shall equally enjoy the same benefits, provided
273 9 | and beloved friend, and enjoys God in all fulness and sweetness.
274 | enough
275 3 | 3. Before We enter upon this subject, it will
276 7 | Christ, "ascending on high," entered into possession of the glory
277 9 | the soul, the Holy Ghost enters in and makes it like to
278 2 | carrying on His office, entrusted by Him to the Apostles and
279 9 | are those blessed fruits, enumerated by the Apostle (Gal. v.,
280 8 | God, god-like, and similar epithets. Now these great blessings
281 10 | subtle controversies, and eschewing the dangerous folly of those
282 5 | for which the Church was established, absolutely requires that
283 5 | from the Father, who is the eternally True, and from the Son,
284 13 | of Penance and the Holy Eucharist, and devoutly prayed for
285 9 | seek after and attain the evangelical beatitudes, which, like
286 7 | to which testimony the Evangelist adds the explanation: "Now
287 1 | grace, which is destined eventually to blossom into the life
288 14 | invoking the powerful and ever-acceptable intercession of the Blessed
289 11 | acquirement of salvation, and joy everlasting." Nor can it be in any way
290 2 | His grace, to follow the example of Christ, Our Saviour,
291 9 | uttered in the soul in an exceedingly secret manner, they are
292 9 | of sanctity; and of such excellence that they continue to exist
293 | except
294 10 | the first place it will excite us to acquire daily a clearer
295 10 | ignorance may perhaps have some excuse before Almighty God; but
296 3 | Image of God is also the exemplar cause, whence all creatures
297 12 | Brethren, are the teachings and exhortations which We have seen good
298 9 | excellence that they continue to exist even in heaven, though in
299 4 | the first moment of its existence, was united with the Word
300 14 | and wonderful relations existing between her and the Holy
301 9 | that God is present and exists in all things, "by His power,
302 10 | mindful heart causeth it to expand. Yet we must strive that
303 6 | Spirit" may be imagined or expected; for that which now takes
304 1 | He left the earth: "It is expedient to you that I go: for if
305 9 | unclean spirit has been expelled from the soul, the Holy
306 10 | chiefly dwelt upon and clearly explained is the multitude and greatness
307 11 | of the Liturgy are very explicit: "For He is the remission
308 4 | people, we now turn to the exposition of the power of the Holy
309 8 | abundant graces. No one can express the greatness of this work
310 9 | temple of God, does not expressly mention the Father or the
311 12 | to further cultivate and extend this admirable work of piety.
312 3 | which John XXII. afterwards extended to the Universal Church.
313 14 | and Thou shalt renew the face of the earth" (Ps. ciii.,
314 3 | and bears Its name. Many facts confirm its truths. The
315 9 | fitting virtues as by means of faculties, has need of those seven
316 12 | shall never in the future fail to labour towards so important
317 5 | powerful help from ever falling into error, and aiding her
318 10 | judgment of God, should take falsehood for truth, and should believe
319 9 | things, "by His power, in so far as all things are subject
320 8 | and in the writings of the fathers, men are styled regenerated,
321 6 | the children, but also the fathers-that is to say, the priests-to
322 15 | 15. As a pledge of Divine favour and a testimony of Our affection,
323 6 | the priests-to rule and feed the Church by that Blood
324 3 | those who desired a special festival in honour of God the Father.
325 | few
326 9 | Himself through the veils of figures in the Old Testament, poured
327 9 | of both Father and Son, filling all creatures with infinite
328 8 | we cry: Abba, Father." He fills our hearts with the sweetness
329 1 | perfectly fulfilled, had for its final object to put men in possession
330 3 | similarity or likeness which we find in creatures for the manifestation
331 1 | to entirely complete and finish this office Himself on earth,
332 5 | their heads in tongues of fire" (S. Cyril Hier. Catech.
333 10 | which must therefore be firmly believed; but also because
334 13 | the local Ordinaries think fit, in other churches and oratories.
335 9 | divine grace, and acts by the fitting virtues as by means of faculties,
336 3 | Church is accustomed most fittingly to attribute to the Father
337 3 | are celebrated on certain fixed days, yet there is no special
338 2 | should be united in one flock under one Shepherd. But
339 7 | out of his midst shall flow rivers of living water";
340 9 | beatitudes, which, like the flowers that come forth in the spring
341 10 | may this Our exhortation, flowing spontaneously from a paternal
342 2 | the help of His grace, to follow the example of Christ, Our
343 1 | certainly accrue to His followers from the coming of the Holy
344 2 | all of us owe the grace of following the paths of truth and virtue;
345 10 | eschewing the dangerous folly of those who rashly endeavour
346 5 | miraculous outpouring already foreseen by the prophet Joel (ii.,
347 6 | Ghost; whose sins you shall forgive they are forgiven them,
348 6 | you shall forgive they are forgiven them, and whose you shall
349 11 | first requsite of man, the forgiveness of sins, must be sought
350 3 | all creatures borrow their form and beauty, their order
351 5 | error, and aiding her to foster daily more and more the
352 4 | must look to Christ, the Founder of the Church and the Redeemer
353 11 | who is the never-ceasing fount of light, strength, consolation,
354 10 | days this sin has become so frequent that those dark times seem
355 1 | by-and therefore proceeds from-Himself and the Father; that He
356 12 | they will bear abundant fruit among Christian peoples.
357 2 | bring it to maturity and fruitfulness. In order the better and
358 6 | being so, no further and fuller "manifestation and revelation
359 9 | God?" (1 Cor. vi. 19). The fullness of divine gifts is in many
360 9 | means of them the soul is furnished and strengthened so as to
361 12 | Ourselves shall never in the future fail to labour towards so
362 13 | conditions, shall a second time gain each of the same Indulgences.
363 8 | a. I). This spiritual generation proceeds from love in a
364 3 | perfects, by His strong yet gentle power, the secret work of
365 5 | daily more and more the germs of divine doctrine and to
366 10 | more fully about the Holy Ghost-avoiding, however, difficult and
367 8 | love: "The Spirit Himself giveth testimony to our spirit
368 15 | your Clergy, and people, We gladly impart in the Lord the Apostolic
369 7 | Holy Ghost after Christ's glorification was to be such as had never
370 7 | because Jesus was not yet glorified" (John vii., 39). So soon,
371 2 | its members, through the glorious abundance of His divine
372 3 | the principle of the whole God-head" (St. Aug. De Trin. 1 iv.,
373 8 | Nature, children of God, god-like, and similar epithets. Now
374 9 | presence and grace men who were going away in wickedness and corruption
375 4 | Holy Ghost, so that the Gospels thus speak of the Blessed
376 7 | but is under tutors and governors" (Gal. iv., I, 2). Moreover,
377 10 | the hand of the giver, a grateful and mindful heart causeth
378 4 | wisdom and knowledge, graces gratis datae, virtues, and all
379 10 | the Giver and claim the gratitude of the receiver. This love
380 11 | Spirit, for each one of us greatly needs His protection and
381 10 | warning of the Apostle: "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God,
382 10 | away from it, sins most grievously against the Holy Ghost.
383 11 | for us with unspeakable groanings" (Rom. viii., 26). Lastly,
384 5 | communicates to His Church, guarding her by His all powerful
385 10 | by which we are directly guided to eternal life, and which
386 8 | nature had fallen into such guilt and dishonour that we had
387 10 | narrow heart contracteth the hand of the giver, a grateful
388 5 | writes, "not bearing in their hands tables of stone like Moses,
389 14 | divine prodigies may be happily revived by the Holy Ghost,
390 9 | time, are the signs and harbingers of eternal beatitude. Lastly
391 10 | His goodness becomes more hardened in sin day by day. Again,
392 | hath
393 6 | state that, as Christ is the Head of the Church, so is the
394 5 | crowns were placed upon their heads in tongues of fire" (S.
395 11 | earnestly implores Him to wash, heal, water our minds and hearts,
396 [Title]| See.~Venerable Brethren, Health and the Apostolic Benediction.~
397 10 | We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy
398 1 | the creation, "adorned the heavens" (Job xxvi., 13), and "filled
399 4 | Himself without spot to God" (Heb. ix., 14). Considering this,
400 10 | depart from the faith, giving heed to spirits of error and
401 7 | servants, for "as long as the heir is a child he differeth
402 | Hence
403 2 | Catholic Church either by heresy or by schism, since it is
404 5 | tongues of fire" (S. Cyril Hier. Catech. 17). Then the apostles "
405 10 | towards Him the highest homage of our love and devotion.
406 3 | feast on which the Word is honoured according to His Divine
407 14 | heart turn back to those hopes with which We began, and
408 | How
409 4 | the grace of God, by which humanity, with no antecedent merits,
410 11 | Church, who addresses Him in humble supplication, calling upon
411 11 | soul, our refreshment!" (Hymn, Veni Sancte Spiritus).
412 3 | is added: all psalms and hymns conclude with the doxology
413 3 | inseparably" (St. Aug., i6.). But by a certain comparison,
414 9 | of their being." (St. Th. Ia, q. viii., a. 3). But God
415 11 | continually to beg of Him to illuminate us daily more and more with
416 15 | Clergy, and people, We gladly impart in the Lord the Apostolic
417 10 | Him, to love Him, and to implore Him more earnestly; for
418 11 | Spiritus). She earnestly implores Him to wash, heal, water
419 12 | fail to labour towards so important an end; and it is even Our
420 9 | and promptly His voice and impulse. Wherefore these gifts are
421 9 | is in man, not only as in inanimate things, but because he is
422 3 | mysteries connected with the Incarnate Word are celebrated on certain
423 13 | Pentecost up to Trinity Sunday inclusive, offer again publicly or
424 4 | ought to be more and more inculcated upon the Christian people,
425 4 | born of the Holy Ghost, indicates to us the grace of God,
426 3 | Him are not to be taken indiscriminately; of Him refers to the Father,
427 8 | the Creator of mankind and infinitely merciful, did this through
428 11 | more with His light and inflame us with His charity: for,
429 2 | piety may increase and be inflamed towards the Holy Ghost,
430 11 | He "is the pledge of our inheritance" (Eph. i. 14). ~
431 3 | Therefore Our predecessor Innocent XII, absolutely refused
432 10 | beloved, but striveth to inquire intimately into all that
433 1 | Nevertheless, according to His inscrutable counsels, He did not will
434 3 | three Divine Persons "are inseparable, so do they act inseparably" (
435 3 | inseparable, so do they act inseparably" (St. Aug., i6.). But by
436 11 | with His charity: for, thus inspired with faith and love, we
437 6 | That the Church is a divine institution is most clearly proved by
438 10 | that it is their duty to instruct their people more diligently
439 1 | complete, in His office of Intercessor, Consoler, and Teacher,
440 10 | thus to penetrate into the interior; as is said of the Holy
441 10 | but striveth to inquire intimately into all that appertains
442 4 | gifts of the Holy Ghost inundated the soul of Christ. In Him
443 9 | therefore the Holy Ghost, who invisibly vivifies and unites the
444 9 | those secret warnings and invitations, which from time to time
445 1 | Saviour never ceases to invite, with infinite affection,
446 11 | we ought to pray to and invoke the Holy Spirit, for each
447 14 | add their prayers also, invoking the powerful and ever-acceptable
448 10 | practices, but their faith is involved in much darkness. Wherefore
449 4 | foretold in the prophecies of Isaias (Is. iv., I; xi., 23), and
450 | itself
451 4 | without spot to God" (Heb. ix., 14). Considering this,
452 1 | adorned the heavens" (Job xxvi., 13), and "filled
453 5 | foreseen by the prophet Joel (ii., 28-29), for the Paraclete "
454 4 | dove which appeared at the Jordan, when Christ, by His baptism,
455 7 | Moreover, not only was their justice derived from the merits
456 3 | speaks of the Trinity must keep before His eyes the prudent
457 7 | possession of the glory of His Kingdom which He had won with so
458 9 | such efficacy that they lead the just man to the highest
459 9 | supreme Love, moves souls and leads them to sanctity, which
460 | least
461 3 | the Persons men should be led to distinguish the Divine
462 1 | disciples a little before He left the earth: "It is expedient
463 13 | will that those who are legitimately prevented from attending
464 | less
465 12 | as two years ago, in Our Letter Provida Matris, We recommended
466 10 | of this world," who is a liar and the father thereof,
467 2 | the Holy Ghost, who is the life-giving Love, all the work We have
468 3 | traces of similarity or likeness which we find in creatures
469 9 | and the Angelic Doctor likens them to the movements of
470 11 | way doubted that He will listen to such prayer, since we
471 3 | mention of the others; in the litanies after the individual Persons
472 1 | body of His disciples a little before He left the earth: "
473 11 | Spirit the words of the Liturgy are very explicit: "For
474 7 | in those of the just who lived before Christ, the Holy
475 9 | man, that is to say he who lives the life of divine grace,
476 9 | salutary effect that, being no longer of the earth earthy, they
477 4 | And, first of all, we must look to Christ, the Founder of
478 2 | Shepherd. But now that We are looking forward to the approach
479 10 | Love, and nothing is more lovable than love. And this all
480 10 | Angelic Doctor says, "the lover is not content with the
481 9 | friend is united to his most loving and beloved friend, and
482 10 | operation of error, to believe lying (2 Thess. ii., 10). In the
483 | makes
484 10 | resists the truth through malice and turns away from it,
485 5 | the Holy Ghost began to manifest His gifts in the mystic
486 9 | Love and Gift, after having manifested Himself through the veils
487 1 | Providence reserved to the manifold power of that Spirit, who,
488 9 | it were, is the special mark of the Holy Ghost, is shared
489 9 | proceeded the victory of the martyrs and the triumph of the virgins
490 12 | ago, in Our Letter Provida Matris, We recommended to Catholics
491 10 | and ignorance concerning matters of such moment may be entirely
492 2 | that He may bring it to maturity and fruitfulness. In order
493 | Meanwhile
494 10 | to the Holy Ghost, as we mentioned in the second place, love,
495 8 | of mankind and infinitely merciful, did this through His only
496 10 | nature as not to consist merely in dry speculations or external
497 11 | us who trust in Him "the merit of virtue, the acquirement
498 | might
499 6 | having passed through her militant career, shall be taken up
500 10 | the giver, a grateful and mindful heart causeth it to expand.
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