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1 13 | 13. Our Predecessor, Leo XIII,
2 14 | 14. In order that this social
3 19 | 19. This concession places
4 13 | proprio of December 18, 1903, concerning Popular Christian
5 19 | Circular of December 3, 1904, issued by the general Presidency
6 28 | Feast of Pentecost, June 11, 1905, the second year of Our
7 20 | 20. Such, Venerable Brethren,
8 21 | 21. In order to renew and increase
9 24 | 24. While pointing out the
10 25 | 25. The priest, raised above
11 26 | 26. This does-not diminish
12 27 | 27. You see now, Venerable
13 28 | 28. May the Apostolic Blessing
14 6 | 6. This fact, however, is
15 7 | 7. Since We particularly dwell
16 12 | and their open and sincere ability to foster better than all
17 26 | direct participation in the above-mentioned cases, he can labor on behalf
18 2 | able to increase and spread abroad. We are now, therefore,
19 14 | short time have reaped an abundant harvest.~
20 8 | Catholics and whose form varies ac cording to the needs of
21 5 | and pain these cause is accentuated by the fact that society
22 15 | to be most desirable and acceptable. It neither disturbs nor
23 19 | circumstance as a true Catholic, accepting and fulfilling public offices
24 9 | rights, she easily bends and accommodates herself to all the unessential
25 25 | above all men in order to accomplish the mission he has from
26 3 | divine mission of the Church. Accordingly one can plainly see how
27 11 | excusable, undoubtedly, on account of the weakness of human
28 21 | other and become better acquainted; in order to strengthen
29 17 | In so doing they shall acquire that authority and prestige
30 13 | concerning Popular Christian Action-which in itself embraces the whole
31 12 | at the same time will be active, intelligent, disciplined
32 2 | by Our authority, various acts of which you already know.
33 17 | it is not enough that it adapt itself to social needs only.
34 9 | possesses the marvelous power of adapting herself to the changing
35 10 | and in the means that it adapts, it always remains the same
36 25 | duty. It is unnecessary to add that while treating so often
37 6 | Christ"; and the Apostle adds, "both those in the heavens
38 22 | those matters of public administration and political life. These
39 19 | electoral organization for the administrative life of common and provincial
40 4 | universally recognized and admitted in other periods of history.
41 1 | the means to be used, to admonish and paternally exhort, it
42 20 | solid, and the means they adopt just, they are to be praised
43 6 | contempt. So the Church advances unafraid, spreading the
44 17 | certainly use this to their advantage. In such a way they can
45 25 | factions, ally to one group and adversary to others. In such a way
46 27 | once again listen to the advice which arises so spontaneously
47 6 | that she will be sorely afflicted; that her apostles are sent
48 8 | to the exigencies of the age.~
49 7 | those of the working and agricultural classes, not only by inculcating
50 22 | life. These affairs are alien to the purely spiritual
51 27 | fill up my joy by thinking alike, having the same charity,
52 7 | endeavoring to dry their tears, to alleviate their sufferings, and to
53 25 | appears as a man of factions, ally to one group and adversary
54 | almost
55 | along
56 25 | is the Church. There, as ambassador of God, he preaches the
57 7 | conformable to justice and amend or suppress those which
58 27 | spontaneously from Our heart. Amid the bitter sorrows which
59 4 | the good elements of the ancient pagan civilizations, disentangling
60 15 | organization. Since, in fact, it answers a need felt in almost every
61 7 | their forces in combating anti Christian civilization by
62 12 | definite solution, everyone is anxious to know and understand the
63 25 | himself to any opposition nor appears as a man of factions, ally
64 23 | Redeemer. How truly these words apply: "He who hears you, hears
65 12 | importance that they will be appreciated by everybody. They must
66 20 | ephemeral building of fine architecture, but lacking a solid foundation
67 25 | exasperated souls by repeated arguments. In all these cases he would
68 27 | listen to the advice which arises so spontaneously from Our
69 | around
70 11 | it will be difficult to arouse others to do good and practically
71 12 | poorer classes, that, while arousing in promoters of Catholic
72 15 | 15. To arrive at this end, in some places
73 20 | civilization under its various aspects. These works, rising out
74 22 | Church of God in the dioceses assigned to them. Moreover, the other
75 25 | He may take part in these associations, therefore, only after mature
76 27 | bring back whatever has gone astray."14~
77 24 | conditions of the time. They may attach such importance to the material
78 20 | demands the most energetic attention of all the Catholic forces.
79 23 | very dear to Us, carelessly attracted to such an erroneous program.~
80 17 | elsewhere. It must be vitally aware of the conditions of civil
81 27 | has grown cold, and bring back whatever has gone astray."14~
82 7 | the Church by those chosen bands of Catholics who aim to
83 4 | civilizations, disentangling from barbarism and educating for a new
84 5 | however, the continual battle of the flesh against the
85 26 | above-mentioned cases, he can labor on behalf of the people according
86 15 | things, it cannot be said to belong any more to one nation than
87 1 | is also the duty of Our beloved children, dispersed throughout
88 | below
89 27 | upon all of you. "May He bend whatever is rigid, inflame
90 9 | sacred rights, she easily bends and accommodates herself
91 | between
92 26 | seeing the crowds . . . bewildered and dejected, like sheep
93 25 | with the consent of his Bishop, and then only in those
94 27 | from Our heart. Amid the bitter sorrows which daily surround
95 4 | Christ crucified, "stumbling block and foolishness to the world,"
96 12 | compact corps, capable of boldly resisting the opposing current
97 4 | flocked to her maternal bosom. She endowed every civilization,
98 28 | which We impart from the bottom of Our heart to you, Venerable
99 16 | still remain within the boundaries which their sphere of influence
100 4 | itself with the greatest brilliance on every science. The force
101 14 | by this Apostolic See, so brilliant is the light which most
102 27 | whatever has grown cold, and bring back whatever has gone astray."14~
103 3 | please Him in all things, bringing forth fruits of all good
104 4 | protector of civilization. She brought it wherever her apostles
105 6 | followers will always bear the brunt of hatred and contempt,
106 11 | apostolate will fail. The calumnies of enemies, the coldness
107 8 | Catholics." At all times it came to the aid of the Church,
108 1 | faithful committed to your care. Truly, all of us in the
109 23 | are also very dear to Us, carelessly attracted to such an erroneous
110 15 | extremely popular character causes it to be most desirable
111 27 | Spirit, went out of the Cenacle to preach to the world the
112 16 | direct them. Such economic centers and unions, however, as
113 9 | only effective ones in past centuries, so numerous the new needs
114 17 | precepts of the Church, can certainly use this to their advantage.
115 10 | Even though Catholic Action changes in its external forms and
116 26 | and moral and religious chaos. In this way the assistance
117 11 | virtue, and of a life so chaste and fearless that they will
118 8 | and the Church has always cherished and blessed such help, using
119 8 | sustained and promoted chiefly by lay Catholics and whose
120 7 | rendered to the Church by those chosen bands of Catholics who aim
121 11 | Saint Peter wrote the early Christians, is that by your good works
122 18 | and the interest of your churches, and you request such a
123 19 | already recommended by the Circular of December 3, 1904, issued
124 19 | to be and to act in every circumstance as a true Catholic, accepting
125 4 | elements of the ancient pagan civilizations, disentangling from barbarism
126 14 | peradventure of a doubt, so clear and obvious are the teachings
127 1 | whose Head is Christ; "closely joined," as the Apostle
128 27 | inflame whatever has grown cold, and bring back whatever
129 11 | calumnies of enemies, the coldness and frightfully little cooperation
130 7 | unite all their forces in combating anti Christian civilization
131 12 | opposing current and of commanding the respect of their enemies.~
132 1 | the clergy and faithful committed to your care. Truly, all
133 16 | Catholic Congresses and Committees is of singular merit, thanks
134 12 | as to form a strong and compact corps, capable of boldly
135 26 | he ought to be moved with compassion, "seeing the crowds . . .
136 6 | every one of the elements composing it.~
137 14 | of the various activities comprising it, Catholics above all
138 11 | Catholic forces will not be compromised. The will of God, Saint
139 16 | of an economic character concerned in various ways with the
140 19 | 19. This concession places a duty on all Catholics
141 23 | extreme regret We had to condemn this tendency and halt by
142 7 | to improve their economic condition by wise measures. They strive,
143 3 | works of mercy. Such is the conduct worthy of God to which Saint
144 25 | of keeping silence in the conflict of certain tendencies, or
145 25 | all human interests, all conflicts, all classes of society.
146 22 | especially since they must all conform to the principles of Christian
147 7 | word, to make public laws conformable to justice and amend or
148 6 | losses in the kingdom already conquered. "To restore all things
149 5 | being made on the peaceful conquests of the Church. The sadness
150 1 | beginning of Our Pontificate to consecrate all the energy which the
151 25 | mature deliberation, with the consent of his Bishop, and then
152 4 | although they flow as a natural consequence from her divine mission.
153 4 | of things, the Church has consequently become the guardian and
154 10 | goal, it is important to consider at this point the conditions
155 20 | must also be taken into consideration. Different uses, different
156 7 | the only true fount of consolation among the troubles of this
157 20 | maintained with earnestness and constancy. If this is the case, the
158 19 | offices with the firm and constant resolution of promoting
159 11 | restore all things in Christ, constitutes a real apostolate for the
160 17 | civil rights which modern constitutions today offer all, and therefore
161 27 | mind. Do nothing out of contentiousness or out of vainglory, but
162 5 | Granting, however, the continual battle of the flesh against
163 15 | institutions but, on the contrary, increases their strength
164 11 | all, one must be firmly convinced that the instrument is of
165 3 | necessary it is for everyone to cooperate in such an important work,
166 17 | capable than others) by cooperating in the material and civil
167 11 | coldness and frightfully little cooperation of even good men, sometimes
168 26(9) | I Cor. 9:22.~
169 8 | and whose form varies ac cording to the needs of each country,
170 3 | by the exercise of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
171 12 | form a strong and compact corps, capable of boldly resisting
172 1 | teach, to point out the correct way to follow, to propose
173 18 | must be preserved at all costs demand that in particular
174 19 | of common and provincial councils) be extended to a suitable
175 22 | considered as independent of the counsel and direction of ecclesiastical
176 4 | force of the evangelical counsels is so powerful that it strengthens
177 14 | example of Catholics of other countries who, because of this harmony
178 6 | however, is no reason to lose courage. The Church well knows that
179 12 | seize the present moment and courageously propose its own solution,
180 25 | for the rights of every creature. In such a work he neither
181 26 | compassion, "seeing the crowds . . . bewildered and dejected,
182 4 | in preaching Jesus Christ crucified, "stumbling block and foolishness
183 12 | boldly resisting the opposing current and of commanding the respect
184 27 | the bitter sorrows which daily surround Us, We will say
185 5 | flesh against the spirit, darkness against light, Satan against
186 18 | Pontificate. According to his decree it was universally forbidden
187 18 | XIII, of blessed memory, decreed during his Pontificate.
188 7 | are not so. Finally, they defend and support in a true Catholic
189 12 | It is also important to define clearly the works which
190 12 | life demand a prompt and definite solution, everyone is anxious
191 22 | directed with a reasonable degree of freedom, since responsible
192 1 | energy which the good Lord deigns to grant Us in the work
193 26 | crowds . . . bewildered and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd."10
194 25 | therefore, only after mature deliberation, with the consent of his
195 2 | truly sorrowful for Us - demanded, were directed at removing
196 18 | Venerable Brethren, from departing from that norm which Our
197 27 | power of that same Spirit descend upon all of you. "May He
198 22 | have said, are primarily designed for the restoration and
199 15 | character causes it to be most desirable and acceptable. It neither
200 13 | Action should be particularly devoted, namely, "the practical
201 2 | with the homage of their devotion and filial affection, but
202 | did
203 11 | not so formed it will be difficult to arouse others to do good
204 11 | remove or diminish these difficulties in such a way that the works
205 4 | of such a nature that it diffuses itself with the greatest
206 25 | harmful to himself and to the dignity of his office. He may take
207 12 | be active, intelligent, disciplined and organized against all
208 11 | also harmful and a cause of discord, offense and quarrels) -
209 12 | can be put into practice. Discussions of one kind or another are
210 4 | ancient pagan civilizations, disentangling from barbarism and educating
211 23 | seeking to rationalize their disobedience by foolish distinctions.
212 7 | in repairing the serious disorders caused by it. They seek
213 1 | of Our beloved children, dispersed throughout the world, to
214 25 | himself in the danger of dissimulating the truth, of keeping silence
215 18 | serious reasons, however, dissuade Us, Venerable Brethren,
216 23 | disobedience by foolish distinctions. They said that they were
217 8 | is generally known by a distinctive and surely a very noble
218 15 | and acceptable. It neither disturbs nor hinders the work of
219 22 | that Catholics submit as docile, loving children to this
220 2 | be heard in a spirit of docility and obeyed by all.~
221 26 | 26. This does-not diminish his zeal. The true
222 | done
223 14 | shadow or peradventure of a doubt, so clear and obvious are
224 4 | other hand, the further it draws away from the Christian
225 7 | but also by endeavoring to dry their tears, to alleviate
226 7 | 7. Since We particularly dwell on this last part of the
227 11 | God, Saint Peter wrote the early Christians, is that by your
228 20 | principles and maintained with earnestness and constancy. If this is
229 6 | heavens and those on the earth."4 "To restore all things
230 4 | disentangling from barbarism and educating for a new civilization the
231 15 | increases their strength and efficiency. Because of its strictly
232 19 | themselves by means of good electoral organization for the administrative
233 | else
234 | elsewhere
235 13 | Christian Action-which in itself embraces the whole Catholic social
236 17 | needs only. It must also employ all those practical means
237 2 | present letter in order to encourage everyone, for We are certain
238 20 | they are to be praised and encouraged in every way. At the same
239 13 | especially in that memorable encyclical "Rerum Novarum" and in later
240 4 | seriously the social order is endangered. By the very nature of things,
241 7 | of this life) but also by endeavoring to dry their tears, to alleviate
242 4 | her maternal bosom. She endowed every civilization, gradually,
243 20 | reason it demands the most energetic attention of all the Catholic
244 12 | the Catholic forces must energetically and constantly undertake.
245 26 | the spiritual ministry by enlarging its sphere and multiplying
246 | enough
247 15 | it spurs individuals to enter particular institutions,
248 21 | Catholic works necessary enthusiasm; in order to offer an occasion
249 20 | otherwise it will only be an ephemeral building of fine architecture,
250 23 | any of Our Brethren in the episcopate. They promoted it not only
251 18 | legislative power. Other reasons equally grave, however, founded
252 16 | the social center is thus established, all other institutions
253 4 | it strengthens and firmly establishes the precepts of the natural
254 4 | in such a way that their eternal welfare did not suffer.~
255 4 | science. The force of the evangelical counsels is so powerful
256 | ever
257 25 | tendencies, or of irritating exasperated souls by repeated arguments.
258 11 | friends and fellow workers (excusable, undoubtedly, on account
259 1 | admonish and paternally exhort, it is also the duty of
260 27 | into practice. Your own exhortations and paternal interest will
261 3 | God to which Saint Paul exhorts us, so as to please Him
262 8 | many ways according to the exigencies of the age.~
263 14 | this point there cannot exist the least shadow or peradventure
264 20 | however, does this exclude the existence of other activities nor
265 15 | nor hinders the work of existing institutions but, on the
266 16 | same way and under the same expert direction.~
267 27 | much We have desired to explain and inculcate these principles
268 24 | clergy may find themselves exposed because of the conditions
269 25 | In such a work he neither exposes himself to any opposition
270 16 | point We are pleased to express Our satisfaction with the
271 19 | provincial councils) be extended to a suitable preparation
272 3 | own soul, but also for the extension and increase of the Kingdom
273 18 | various kinds, even to the extent of directly participating
274 10 | Catholic Action changes in its external forms and in the means that
275 23 | Italy, and under Our very eyes, wanted to undertake a mission
276 25 | nor appears as a man of factions, ally to one group and adversary
277 17 | it may go only half way, failing to use, in the measure in
278 1 | as by all the clergy and faithful committed to your care.
279 5 | in danger of completely falling away from God.~
280 3 | Kingdom of God in individuals, families, and society; each one working
281 6 | not in any haphazard fashion, but "in Christ"; and the
282 28 | people, be a sign of divine favor and a pledge of Our very
283 26 | of justice and charity by favoring and promoting those institutions
284 6 | especially Our Own during these fearful moments through which we
285 11 | of a life so chaste and fearless that they will be a guiding
286 28 | Saint Peter's, Rome, on the Feast of Pentecost, June 11, 1905,
287 20 | are sometimes grouped into federations. Since the end they foster
288 27 | fellowship in the Spirit, any feelings of mercy, fill up my joy
289 11 | jealousy of friends and fellow workers (excusable, undoubtedly,
290 27 | encouragement from charity, any fellowship in the Spirit, any feelings
291 15 | fact, it answers a need felt in almost every country
292 23 | excellent character and fervent zeal and capable of performing
293 2 | dear they are to Us and how fervently We long to see them strengthened
294 21 | the Catholic Faith and a festival of mutual harmony and peace.~
295 27 | any feelings of mercy, fill up my joy by thinking alike,
296 17 | practical means which the findings of social and economic studies
297 20 | an ephemeral building of fine architecture, but lacking
298 5 | continual battle of the flesh against the spirit, darkness
299 4 | civilization the peoples who flocked to her maternal bosom. She
300 4 | direct mission, although they flow as a natural consequence
301 6 | have already explained as flowing from that divine mission,
302 6 | lambs among wolves; that her followers will always bear the brunt
303 13 | to Christian principles." Following these wise rules, We Ourselves
304 4 | crucified, "stumbling block and foolishness to the world," has become
305 18 | decree it was universally forbidden in Italy for Catholics to
306 4 | brilliance on every science. The force of the evangelical counsels
307 4 | the world," has become the foremost leader and protector of
308 27 | things. To him be the glory forever."13 On this day which is
309 24 | the people that they will forget those more important duties
310 10 | changes in its external forms and in the means that it
311 3 | in all things, bringing forth fruits of all good works,
312 | found
313 6 | contempt, just as her Divine Founder received hatred and contempt.
314 7 | religious spirit (the only true fount of consolation among the
315 25 | when his assistance will be free from every danger and will
316 11 | sometimes even the jealousy of friends and fellow workers (excusable,
317 11 | enemies, the coldness and frightfully little cooperation of even
318 4 | of the natural law. The fruitfulness of the doctrine and morality
319 3 | all things, bringing forth fruits of all good works, and increasing
320 19 | Catholic, accepting and fulfilling public offices with the
321 1 | to aid in their effective fulfillment in others, each one according
322 27 | that when the Apostles, full of the Holy Spirit, went
323 5 | for, at least in all its fullness. Hence, raids are continually
324 20 | considered in its most important function, namely, the solution of
325 1 | system according to the functioning in due measure of each single
326 13 | Ourselves have laid down fundamental principles which should
327 | further
328 6 | not prevail against her. Furthermore, she knows that she will
329 16 | this kind of zeal in the future to strengthen and increase
330 17 | profit from the experience gained elsewhere. It must be vitally
331 23 | movement which was rapidly gaining momentum. Our sorrow was
332 6 | Church well knows that the gates of hell will not prevail
333 8 | country, constitute what is generally known by a distinctive and
334 4 | lasting and more productive of genuine fruit it is. On the other
335 28 | very special affection.~Given at Saint Peter's, Rome,
336 12 | be readily understood and gladly welcomed by all. Since the
337 17 | day. Or, finally, it may go only half way, failing to
338 10 | 10. "Godliness," says Saint Paul, "is profitable
339 15 | general character which goes by the name of the "Popular
340 27 | bring back whatever has gone astray."14~
341 12 | erroneous doctrine. The goodness and justice of Christian
342 4 | to the Divine laws of the Gospel; the harmony of the two
343 5 | tends more and more to be governed by principles opposed to
344 5 | authority and what excellent government would be obtained and maintained
345 1 | the good Lord deigns to grant Us in the work of restoring
346 5 | Christian civilization. Granting, however, the continual
347 21 | and to provide for the greater solidity and propagation
348 25 | of factions, ally to one group and adversary to others.
349 20 | dioceses, are sometimes grouped into federations. Since
350 27 | divine grace will cause it to grow and prosper in a short time.
351 3 | fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God."3~
352 27 | rigid, inflame whatever has grown cold, and bring back whatever
353 22 | Church, that the Church guard its immaculate honor, and
354 4 | consequently become the guardian and protector of Christian
355 11 | fearless that they will be a guiding example to all others. If
356 17 | finally, it may go only half way, failing to use, in
357 18 | people in the legislative halls. Most serious reasons, however,
358 23 | condemn this tendency and halt by Our authority this pernicious
359 14 | obvious are the teachings handed down by this Apostolic See,
360 6 | all things" - not in any haphazard fashion, but "in Christ";
361 2 | are now, therefore, very happy to do so by this present
362 2 | Action and caused great harm, by undisciplined tendencies,
363 14 | have reaped an abundant harvest.~
364 27 | my joy by thinking alike, having the same charity, with one
365 17 | searching for novelties and hazardous theories while overlooking
366 1 | that unique Body, whose Head is Christ; "closely joined,"
367 Bles | Venerable Brethren,~Health and the Apostolic Blessing.~
368 12 | minds and hearts of all who hear them, and to swell their
369 2 | certain that Our words will be heard in a spirit of docility
370 6 | adds, "both those in the heavens and those on the earth."4 "
371 1 | throughout the world, to heed Our words, to carry them
372 6 | knows that the gates of hell will not prevail against
373 2 | good. For that reason We hesitated to offer a paternal word
374 17 | defending and promoting a higher good, namely, that of the
375 2 | removing obstacles which hindered the progress of Catholic
376 15 | It neither disturbs nor hinders the work of existing institutions
377 26 | purpose. It will then not be a hindrance, but rather a help, to the
378 21 | useful from time to time to hold general and particular Congresses
379 5 | against God, such cannot be hoped for, at least in all its
380 27 | Although the beginnings are humble, as is the case in all beginnings,
381 11 | should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men."6~
382 14 | is the light which most illustrious Catholics of every country
383 22 | time it is impossible to imagine them as in opposition, more
384 22 | that the Church guard its immaculate honor, and that Catholics
385 9 | preserving the integrity and immutability of faith and morals and
386 28 | Apostolic Blessing which We impart from the bottom of Our heart
387 17 | respect for the obligations imposed by the law of God and the
388 10 | point the conditions it imposes, its nature and its goal.~
389 12 | qualities cannot fail to make an impression on the minds and hearts
390 7 | their sufferings, and to improve their economic condition
391 11 | above, Catholic Action, inasmuch as it proposes to restore
392 6 | restore all things in Christ" includes not only what properly pertains
393 23 | momentum. Our sorrow was increased when We saw many young people
394 3 | fruits of all good works, and increasing in the knowledge of God. "
395 27 | have desired to explain and inculcate these principles concerning
396 19 | every true Catholic must be inculcated and put into practice. Above
397 7 | agricultural classes, not only by inculcating in the hearts of everybody
398 22 | means may be considered as independent of the counsel and direction
399 3 | in any manner, direct or indirect, which pertains to the divine
400 17 | constitution of states offers indiscriminately to all the right to influence
401 27 | interest will render an inestimable service to the cause. Although
402 27 | bend whatever is rigid, inflame whatever has grown cold,
403 1 | according to the zeal which inflames his heart.~
404 21 | the bond of charity, to inspire one another with a great
405 15 | have called into being an institution of a general character which
406 11 | firm in faith, solidly instructed in religious matters, truly
407 11 | firmly convinced that the instrument is of little value if it
408 9 | Thus, while preserving the integrity and immutability of faith
409 11 | impossible to act with a good intention. The strength needed to
410 26 | protect the masses from the invasion of Socialism, saving them
411 25 | certain tendencies, or of irritating exasperated souls by repeated
412 19 | Circular of December 3, 1904, issued by the general Presidency
413 11 | men, sometimes even the jealousy of friends and fellow workers (
414 1 | Head is Christ; "closely joined," as the Apostle Paul teaches, "
415 1 | knit together through every joint of the system according
416 27 | feelings of mercy, fill up my joy by thinking alike, having
417 28 | the Feast of Pentecost, June 11, 1905, the second year
418 9 | which changing circumstances keep producing. But the Church
419 25 | dissimulating the truth, of keeping silence in the conflict
420 18 | civil rights are of various kinds, even to the extent of directly
421 1 | Apostle Paul teaches, "and knit together through every joint
422 8 | constitute what is generally known by a distinctive and surely
423 20 | of fine architecture, but lacking a solid foundation and therefore
424 11 | will weaken the apostle who lacks divine grace. Only virtue,
425 6 | her apostles are sent as lambs among wolves; that her followers
426 | last
427 4 | is, the more true, more lasting and more productive of genuine
428 | later
429 7 | civilization by every just and lawful means. They use every means
430 8 | and promoted chiefly by lay Catholics and whose form
431 4 | has become the foremost leader and protector of civilization.
432 6 | mission of the Church, namely, leading souls to God, but also what
433 4 | solid foundation for civil legislation. On that very fact rested
434 4 | taught by Jesus Christ is so limitless that providentially it sustains
435 27 | Action should once again listen to the advice which arises
436 1 | first of all in their own lives, and to aid in their effective
437 17 | belonging to other times but no longer understood by the people
438 12 | results which are to be looked for, they may also be readily
439 27 | his superiors, each one looking not to his own interests
440 6 | however, is no reason to lose courage. The Church well
441 6 | can use in regaining the losses in the kingdom already conquered. "
442 22 | Catholics submit as docile, loving children to this maternal
443 | made
444 25 | opposition nor appears as a man of factions, ally to one
445 21 | however, must be a solemn manifestation of the Catholic Faith and
446 11 | be men of real piety, of manly virtue, and of a life so
447 4 | step, with that excellent mark which is today universally
448 9 | shown that she possesses the marvelous power of adapting herself
449 27(14) | Spiritus, Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost. ~
450 26(10) | Matt. 9:36.~
451 25 | associations, therefore, only after mature deliberation, with the consent
452 19 | people, according to the maxims of a truly Christian civilization,
453 20 | other activities nor does it mean that other organizations
454 7 | economic condition by wise measures. They strive, in a word,
455 21 | occasion for the promoters and members of these works to see each
456 13 | out, especially in that memorable encyclical "Rerum Novarum"
457 16 | Committees is of singular merit, thanks to the intelligent
458 20 | If this is the case, the method used and the form the various
459 17 | propose institutions and methods belonging to other times
460 11 | firm and at the same time mild and tender, can remove or
461 12 | make an impression on the minds and hearts of all who hear
462 24 | Venerable Brethren, We cannot minimize the grave danger to which
463 20 | to be formed in the same mold and placed under the same
464 12 | Action seize the present moment and courageously propose
465 6 | Own during these fearful moments through which we are now
466 23 | which was rapidly gaining momentum. Our sorrow was increased
467 9 | immutability of faith and morals and upholding her sacred
468 | Moreover
469 6 | always been the Church's motto, and it is especially Our
470 13 | rules, We Ourselves in Our motu proprio of December 18,
471 26 | Redeemer, he ought to be moved with compassion, "seeing
472 13 | Action, although varied and multiple in form while directed toward
473 26 | enlarging its sphere and multiplying its results.~
474 21 | Faith and a festival of mutual harmony and peace.~
475 | my
476 15 | to belong any more to one nation than another, but is suitable
477 18 | Brethren, recognize the strict necessity of it for the good of souls
478 11 | intention. The strength needed to persevere in continually
479 3 | energy for the good of his neighbor by the propagation of revealed
480 18 | from departing from that norm which Our Predecessor, Leo
481 21 | Catholics, according to the norms already laid down by this
482 13 | memorable encyclical "Rerum Novarum" and in later documents,
483 17 | wasting time in searching for novelties and hazardous theories while
484 2 | a spirit of docility and obeyed by all.~
485 13 | in later documents, the object to which Catholic Action
486 25 | affairs he may find himself obligated to perform tasks harmful
487 17 | with due respect for the obligations imposed by the law of God
488 2 | were directed at removing obstacles which hindered the progress
489 5 | excellent government would be obtained and maintained in the world
490 12 | the greatest activity for obtaining the important and certain
491 14 | of a doubt, so clear and obvious are the teachings handed
492 25 | every danger and will be obviously useful.~
493 2 | not a few of you on many occasions as well as to their special
494 11 | and a cause of discord, offense and quarrels) - all these
495 17 | present constitution of states offers indiscriminately to all
496 19 | accepting and fulfilling public offices with the firm and constant
497 | often
498 9 | even the only effective ones in past centuries, so numerous
499 12 | good of others, and their open and sincere ability to foster
500 17 | right to influence public opinion, and Catholics, with due