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1 12 | and to teach." (Acts i, 1) ~
2 10 | 10. The meekness of St. Francis
3 11 | 11. On the other hand, the
4 12 | 12. Let us now see, Venerable
5 13 | 13. St. Francis published many
6 21 | when, towards the close of 1593, as we learn from history,
7 22 | started on foot in September, 1594, without food or money,
8 17 | 17. The Treatise on the Love
9 18 | 18. The principles of the spiritual
10 19 | 19. But this very mildness
11 38 | of January, in the year 1923, the first of Our Pontificate. ~
12 20 | 20. It is necessary to pass
13 21 | 21. The circumstances surrounding
14 22 | 22. The first missionary sent
15 23 | 23. This work of spreading
16 24 | 24. In his Controversies, although
17 25 | 25. Although at times his language
18 26 | 26. After this brief resume
19 27 | 27. First of all, you should
20 28 | 28. The meekness of St. Francis
21 2 | sanctification." (I Thess. iv, 3) Christ Himself has taught
22 30 | 30. You can easily see, therefore,
23 31 | 31. Venerable Brothers, history
24 32 | 32. In fact, St. Francis preached
25 33 | 33. It is Our wish that the
26 34 | 34. Since St. Francis, up to
27 35 | 35. In order that the celebrations
28 36 | 36. Meanwhile, for the good
29 37 | 37. We ask that you, Venerable
30 38 | 38. In the meanwhile, as a
31 10 | possess the land." (Matt. v, 4) ~
32 3 | Natura et Gratia, Chap. 43, No. 50.) ~
33 2 | Father is perfect." (Matt. v, 48) ~
34 3 | et Gratia, Chap. 43, No. 50.) ~
35 10 | violent than virtue" (Homily 58 on Genesis) possessed the
36 19 | known for their perfect abnegation of self and for their humble
37 17 | way that his discussions abound in most beautiful language
38 | above
39 18 | which are treated in the above-mentioned two books were also turned
40 31 | thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets divide
41 7 | bit less affable or less accessible. Indeed, his zeal was so
42 27 | consolations and joys which always accompany it) it is possible for everyone
43 7 | the Bishop of Geneva. To accomplish this work, he refused no
44 27 | they think of nothing but accumulating riches and, by consequences,
45 11 | brethren had been falsely accused. Nor was he less vigorous
46 4 | holiness of life which he achieved but also for the wisdom
47 20 | and has helped greatly in achieving the well-being of the people
48 19 | do everything possible to acquire a solid and not a merely
49 35 | gently but forcefully to the acquiring of holiness, and that in
50 27 | Teach them, too, that the acquisition of virtue, although it cannot
51 15 | and then by a marvelous acuteness in thought and grace of
52 24 | arguments, to which must be added a subtle and polished irony
53 18 | which he gave, and by the admirable Letters which he wrote.
54 31 | elect, was seized with such admiration for him that he embraced
55 19 | meekness which is so much to be admired in St. Francis himself,
56 3 | holiness embraces all men and admits of no exception. The great
57 25 | nevertheless, as even his opponents admitted, his writings always breathe
58 3 | He, by His very commands, admonishes us to do that which we are
59 18 | their weakness, illness, or advanced age, are physically unequal
60 6 | of a purely conventional affability. It differed, too, both
61 7 | ever found him a bit less affable or less accessible. Indeed,
62 6 | manners that he won the affectionate regard of everyone whom
63 20 | Nov. 1877) But, We cannot afford not to speak of his work
64 18 | weakness, illness, or advanced age, are physically unequal
65 17 | dryly but, by reason of the agile and well-stored mind which
66 23 | presented to Our Predecessor, Alexander VII, who had the happiness,
67 35 | should be preached, for it is all-important that the people be well
68 21 | back these people to their allegiance to the Faith. ~
69 16 | dangers, temptations, and the allurements of pleasure, but how every
70 29 | this not become a powerful ally to the apostolate, as it
71 | already
72 36 | Francis rests - on the very altar over his body We have with
73 | am
74 7 | reconciled to God and to amend their lives. He was most
75 7 | well known are the ease and amiability with which he received everyone.
76 6 | austere saint but was most amiable and friendly with all, so
77 9 | Meekness. This fact is proven amply by the testimony of the
78 15 | on licit and dangerous amusements, on fidelity to God, on
79 33 | demonstrate clearly that they are animated by the highest principles
80 36 | Sisters of the Visitation at Annecy, where the body of St. Francis
81 4 | was so hedged around by annoyances and hardships that it is
82 31 | Clement VIII, in his time, anticipated Our conclusion that it would
83 | anything
84 6 | differed, too, both from the apathy which cannot be moved by
85 7 | received everyone. Sinners and apostates especially flocked to his
86 8 | that well known phrase, "Apostles battle by their sufferings
87 29 | become a powerful ally to the apostolate, as it is called, of the
88 18 | Letters which he wrote. He applied the selfsame spiritual principles
89 10 | Certainly, to him We can apply the words of Holy Scripture, "
90 27 | difficulty if at all, are able to appreciate anything which transcends
91 5 | also made mention of the approaching Centenary of the death of
92 Ded | the patriarchs, primates,~archbishops, bishops, and other ordinaries~
93 | around
94 9 | hot-tempered and easily aroused to anger. Since he had vowed
95 24 | has marshaled in orderly array, are worthy of all praise.
96 7 | prisoners whom he, by a hundred artifices of charity, sought to console
97 6 | differed altogether from that artificial gentility which consists
98 23 | process of canonization, of ascribing St. Francis first among
99 8 | times he passed the night asleep on the snow under the canopy
100 30 | results if they but learn to assimilate thoroughly the teachings
101 36 | custody, to all those who assist piously at the functions
102 16 | God could rejoice in the assurance of a widespread attainment
103 18 | own times, his spirit. The atmosphere of this particular religious
104 35 | order that the celebrations attending this Centenary should turn
105 6 | Whoever attentively reviews the life of St.
106 10 | possessed the power to attract hearts in that very measure
107 8 | sermon, almost the entire audience one after another left the
108 3 | true is this that as St. Augustine has so beautifully written, "
109 6 | sanctity. He was not a gloomy, austere saint but was most amiable
110 24 | been bestowed on her by an authoritative mandate, which mandate the
111 15 | our evil inclinations, and avoid all useless and harmful
112 3 | as St. Augustine has so beautifully written, "God does not ask
113 11 | envoy sent him in a manner befitting his own high rank, but did
114 4 | heresies that we discover the beginnings of that apostasy of mankind
115 17 | showing how divine love begins to cool and then to languish.
116 4 | contend against the heresies begotten by the Reformation. It is
117 3 | We cannot accept the belief that this command of Christ
118 24 | the ministers of heretical beliefs in no way can be said to
119 5 | Our esteemed Predecessor, Benedict XV, referring to the five
120 11 | bestowing of ecclesiastical benefices. Finally, when every other
121 21 | with the inhabitants of Berne and Geneva, nothing was
122 36 | indulgence. In order to bestow a very special mark of Our
123 11 | interference of statesmen in the bestowing of ecclesiastical benefices.
124 7 | imperturbable kindness stood him in better stead in effecting the conversion
125 29 | for its end-purpose the bettering of the world? ~
126 | between
127 32 | of the teachings of the Bible and of the Fathers, became
128 9 | the body, they found his bile turned into stone which
129 28 | remarkable degree the power to bind souls one to another. This
130 Ded | primates,~archbishops, bishops, and other ordinaries~in
131 7 | offensive, ever found him a bit less affable or less accessible.
132 6 | conversation (wisdom) hath no bitterness, nor her company any tediousness,
133 7 | sloth and gaucheries he bore with heroic patience. His
134 11 | flatter their passions or to bow down before their haughty
135 25 | admitted, his writings always breathe a spirit of charity which
136 26 | 26. After this brief resume of the work and writings
137 4 | Universal Church. Like those brilliant examples of Christian perfection
138 8 | La Chablais. In order to bring them the light of faith
139 7 | of people than even the broad learning and wonderful eloquence
140 25 | readily perceives that same broad-mindedness and magnanimity of soul
141 31 | writings of St. Francis were brought to the attention of Christian
142 8 | after them loudly. Repulsed brutally, he never gave up the struggle;
143 9 | who prepared his body for burial for when, as we read, they
144 10 | fires of divine love which burned within him. Certainly, to
145 27 | Some are so immersed in business that they think of nothing
146 8 | they fled him, he pursued, calling after them loudly. Repulsed
147 14 | social conventions which he calls one of the charming effects
148 10 | Scripture, "Out of the strong came forth sweetness." (Judges
149 8 | asleep on the snow under the canopy of heaven. He would celebrate
150 4 | difficult that it surpasses the capabilities of the great majority of
151 31 | Pontiff, in the presence of Cardinals and other learned personages,
152 27 | people committed to your care. Particularly We are most
153 9 | often read to have been the case of other blessed souls.
154 11 | own high rank, but did not cease demanding reparation for
155 23 | gradually decreased and ceased altogether when the people
156 27 | consequences, the spiritual life ceases to exist for them. Others
157 35 | 35. In order that the celebrations attending this Centenary
158 26 | a mere commemoration of certain events of history which
159 11 | threatened by the Senate of Chambery with the loss of part of
160 14 | effort, like the dove, if by chance there has not been granted
161 18 | to long vigils or to the changing of the holy office, neither
162 3 | de Natura et Gratia, Chap. 43, No. 50.) ~
163 11 | pay their tithes to the Chapter of Geneva. He was in the
164 9 | he imagined that such a character as St. Francis de Sales
165 19 | mildness and simplicity which characterize their rule ought to inspire
166 24 | and polished irony that characterizes his controversial manner,
167 14 | which he calls one of the charming effects of virtuous living,
168 36 | on any other day one may choose, We grant, under the customary
169 10 | which, according to St. John Chrysostom "is more violent than virtue" (
170 31 | drink water out of thy own cistern, and the streams of thy
171 35 | that in your episcopal cities and in every parish of your
172 31 | us that Our Predecessor, Clement VIII, in his time, anticipated
173 8 | deep valleys and to have climbed steep mountains. If they
174 4 | to a life lived outside cloister walls. ~
175 21 | Brothers, for when, towards the close of 1593, as we learn from
176 23 | Later, they were found and collected in a volume and presented
177 8 | the light of faith and the comforts of the Christian religion,
178 3 | something He, by His very commands, admonishes us to do that
179 35 | leave it to your zeal to commemorate in any other way you think
180 27 | clergy and to the people committed to your care. Particularly
181 18 | this particular religious community is one of moderation and
182 6 | hath no bitterness, nor her company any tediousness, but joy
183 6 | nourished by the spirit of compassion and tenderness, so tempered
184 11 | manifested itself whenever he was compelled to stand in opposition to
185 27 | such labor has its own compensations, the spiritual consolations
186 27 | extent, that while they are completely devoted to the welfare of
187 33 | possible to obtain a complete comprehension of the teachings of the
188 33 | Church. They should never compromise where the truth is involved,
189 24 | the errors of these latter concerning the nature of the Church,
190 3 | that this command of Christ concerns only a select and privileged
191 21 | history, the Duke of Savoy concluded a truce with the inhabitants
192 28 | result perfect peace and concord both in family life and
193 36 | grant, under the customary conditions, a plenary indulgence. In
194 36 | indulgence, provided they confess and receive Holy Communion
195 36 | treasury of holy indulgences confided by God to Our custody, to
196 34 | authority, to hereby publish, confirm and declare by this encyclical,
197 1 | back civil society to ways conformable to the spirit of Christ
198 27 | accumulating riches and, by consequences, the spiritual life ceases
199 3 | and that all others may consider themselves pleasing to Him
200 6 | himself that it might be considered his most characteristic
201 27 | compensations, the spiritual consolations and joys which always accompany
202 7 | artifices of charity, sought to console during his frequent visits
203 2 | children who has made himself conspicuous by the practice of every
204 8 | unbelievable with what vigor and constancy he defended the cause of
205 10 | his tremendous will power, constantly strengthened by his lively
206 16 | its kind in the opinion of contemporaries of the Saint, be read now
207 4 | sent especially by God to contend against the heresies begotten
208 8 | left the Church, he would continue preaching. At no time did
209 9 | learning how to curb and to control to such an extent the promptings
210 25 | charity which was ever the controlling motive in every controversy
211 6 | the display of a purely conventional affability. It differed,
212 14 | us to observe the social conventions which he calls one of the
213 36 | on all other Visitation Convents, We grant during the functions
214 6 | him most truthfully, "her conversation (wisdom) hath no bitterness,
215 7 | better stead in effecting the conversion of so many thousands of
216 22 | because he despaired of converting these heretics or because
217 31 | well; let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets
218 17 | how divine love begins to cool and then to languish. He
219 14 | how to do these things correctly with the sole intention
220 9 | terrible efforts it must have cost our Saint, over a period
221 | could
222 22 | he attempted to enter the country of the heretics. They, however,
223 22 | accompanied by no one except a cousin of his, to take up this
224 1 | and that the sole hope of curing them is to have recourse
225 36 | indulgences confided by God to Our custody, to all those who assist
226 7 | duty whatsoever, he fled no danger, not even that of possible
227 15 | immoral language, on licit and dangerous amusements, on fidelity
228 16 | how not only to conquer dangers, temptations, and the allurements
229 6 | timidity which does not dare to become indignant, even
230 11 | Equally firm was he when he dared face the anger of the Prince,
231 19 | who glory in their title, Daughters of St. Francis de Sales,
232 7 | were with whom he had to deal, the hour of the day, the
233 2 | faithful one or other of her dearest children who has made himself
234 25 | followers against being deceived and won over by the flatteries
235 34 | hereby publish, confirm and declare by this encyclical, everything
236 23 | leaflets, however, gradually decreased and ceased altogether when
237 8 | to have traveled through deep valleys and to have climbed
238 24 | met his adversaries and defeated all their lies and fallacies. ~
239 33 | writers expound, spread, and defend the doctrines of the Church.
240 11 | income, he lost no time in defending the immunity of the Church'
241 34 | happy occasion, after mature deliberation and in full knowledge, by
242 6 | heart of St. Francis as a delightful effect of his love of God
243 11 | rank, but did not cease demanding reparation for the injury
244 6 | the natural gravity of his demeanor and softened both his voice
245 33 | always in a way that will demonstrate clearly that they are animated
246 24 | manner the Rule of Faith and demonstrates that it is broken by heretics,
247 20 | found a "full and complete demonstration of the truth of the Catholic
248 27 | s grace, which is never denied us. ~
249 4 | disastrous effects of which are deplored, even to the present hour,
250 17 | from this heart and the depths of his being than from his
251 22 | The first missionary sent deserted the held of battle, either
252 17 | are filled with an equally desirable function. He was also accustomed
253 26 | few selected days. We do desire that, throughout the whole
254 27 | Particularly We are most desirous that you do all in your
255 22 | battle, either because he despaired of converting these heretics
256 7 | priesthood, he attempted, despite the opposition of his own
257 14 | virtuous living, not to destroy our natural inclinations
258 4 | rooted and has not been destroyed even today, that the ideal
259 30 | love which the clergy can develop with most happy results
260 17 | outlines the methods of developing and of growing in the love
261 17 | explaining its origin and development among men, at the same time
262 27 | while they are completely devoted to the welfare of the public,
263 19 | superficial virtue and to die always to themselves in
264 28 | primarily to settle the differences both public and private
265 27 | fall so low that they, with difficulty if at all, are able to appreciate
266 15 | wrote at all times in a dignified but facile style, varied
267 11 | the interests of God, the dignity of the Church, or the salvation
268 27 | and even explain with all diligence this encyclical both to
269 4 | the wisdom with which he directed souls in the ways of sanctity.
270 4 | the Church, the sad and disastrous effects of which are deplored,
271 13 | clearly how hardness of heart discourages one in the practice of virtue
272 1 | struggles for the purpose of discovering a sure remedy for such great
273 24 | Catholics. In conclusion, he discusses several special topics,
274 17 | in such a way that his discussions abound in most beautiful
275 1 | encyclical We examined the disorders with which the world today
276 6 | polished manners and in the display of a purely conventional
277 1 | which He has placed at the disposal of His Holy Church. The
278 4 | souls. St. Francis likewise disproved the false idea that holiness
279 1 | fundamental cause of wars and dissensions, which act, too, as a dissolving
280 33 | an opponent, minimize or dissimulate it. They should pay particular
281 1 | dissensions, which act, too, as a dissolving force in social life and
282 31 | abroad, and in the streets divide thy waters'." (Prov. v,
283 1 | of truths which have been divinely revealed and to sanctify
284 34 | in any solemn and public document of this Apostolic See, We
285 14 | too much effort, like the dove, if by chance there has
286 | down
287 31 | following words: "Go, Son, 'drink water out of thy own cistern,
288 17 | faith. This he does not do dryly but, by reason of the agile
289 35 | the veneration which is due him, this great light of
290 21 | learn from history, the Duke of Savoy concluded a truce
291 32 | the grace and power which dwelt within his own soul." His
292 14 | granted us the strength of the eagle, we may raise ourselves
293 6 | discover that, from his earliest years, he was a model of
294 26 | St. Francis passed from earth to heaven, you do everything
295 7 | less well known are the ease and amiability with which
296 11 | statesmen in the bestowing of ecclesiastical benefices. Finally, when
297 30 | Francis, so that they may be edified thereby and may make his
298 7 | stood him in better stead in effecting the conversion of so many
299 17 | as, for example, that of efficacious grace, predestination, and
300 14 | little without too much effort, like the dove, if by chance
301 | either
302 31 | who was then a bishop - elect, was seized with such admiration
303 25 | Finally, his style is so elegant, so polished, so impressive
304 | else
305 9 | for when, as we read, they embalmed the body, they found his
306 37 | given Us the opportunity to embrace them in unity and in the
307 31 | admiration for him that he embraced him with great affection
308 3 | words. The law of holiness embraces all men and admits of no
309 6 | regard of everyone whom he encountered. ~
310 29 | laity which has for its end-purpose the bettering of the world? ~
311 6 | gladness." (Wisdom, viii, 16) Endowed with every virtue, he excelled
312 25 | controversy in which he engaged. This is so true that even
313 8 | during a sermon, almost the entire audience one after another
314 27 | Others give themselves up entirely to the satisfaction of their
315 24 | other hand it is kept in its entirety by Catholics. In conclusion,
316 20 | not to speak of his work entitled Controversies, in which
317 4 | the Third Centenary of the entrance into heaven of another great
318 11 | not only replied to the envoy sent him in a manner befitting
319 35 | therefore, that in your episcopal cities and in every parish
320 9 | One would err, however, if he imagined
321 25 | when he reproached these erring children for their apostasy
322 22 | sought then to refute their erroneous doctrines by means of loose
323 33 | should be prepared to refute error and to overcome the wiles
324 24 | After having pointed out the errors of these latter concerning
325 5 | Our esteemed Predecessor, Benedict XV,
326 3 | able to do." (de Natura et Gratia, Chap. 43, No. 50.) ~
327 27 | large who never think of eternity and who neglect almost totally
328 35 | fed at the table of the Eucharist, be led gently but forcefully
329 11 | too, of reproaching with evangelical frankness the vices of the
330 26 | commemoration of certain events of history which would turn
331 38 | meanwhile, as a pledge of everlasting favors to come and in testimony
332 25 | the Catholic Church, it is evident that he had no other purpose
333 15 | flee sin, fight against our evil inclinations, and avoid
334 30 | It would be impossible to exaggerate the value of his books and
335 1 | Our recent encyclical We examined the disorders with which
336 6 | Endowed with every virtue, he excelled in meekness of heart, a
337 | except
338 4 | to be thought of as the exclusive possession of a few great
339 11 | other method had failed, he excommunicated those who persistently refused
340 33 | their writings, imitate and exhibit at all times that strength
341 24 | literature of the past, he exhibits nevertheless a controversial
342 5 | more willingly since We expect from this Centenary no less
343 22 | God, by Whose aid alone he expected his mission to be successful,
344 27 | should make known and even explain with all diligence this
345 17 | history of the love of God, explaining its origin and development
346 24 | Catholic Church alone. He also explains in a sound manner the Rule
347 32 | his sermons were but "an exposition of the grace and power which
348 33 | journalists and writers expound, spread, and defend the
349 15 | actions, he then goes on expounding the nature of those practices
350 33 | style and should try to express their thoughts clearly and
351 5 | of Francis de Sales and expressed the hope of writing particularly
352 28 | to our minds so well and expresses so truly the kindness of
353 15 | in thought and grace of expression, and by reason of these
354 13 | life) then sets himself expressly to prove that holiness is
355 24 | and of Purgatory are not extant. In truth, the many explanations
356 28 | which we rightly call the external sign of the inner possession
357 14 | we are not called to an extraordinary personal perfection, nevertheless
358 11 | firm was he when he dared face the anger of the Prince,
359 15 | times in a dignified but facile style, varied now and then
360 27 | souls. Because of these facts, Venerable Brothers, do
361 11 | when every other method had failed, he excommunicated those
362 4 | the present hour, by every fair mind. What is more, it appears
363 27 | their passions and thus fall so low that they, with difficulty
364 24 | defeated all their lies and fallacies. ~
365 4 | Francis likewise disproved the false idea that holiness was so
366 11 | and his brethren had been falsely accused. Nor was he less
367 28 | peace and concord both in family life and among nations? ~
368 33 | endeavor in every way and as far as this may be possible
369 4 | of Jesus, and Isidore the Farmer - helped greatly, Venerable
370 22 | after long and repeated fasts and prayers to God, by Whose
371 38 | and in testimony of Our fatherly affection, We impart most
372 32 | of the Bible and of the Fathers, became not only a source
373 38 | a pledge of everlasting favors to come and in testimony
374 33 | involved, nor, because of fear of possibly offending an
375 22 | these heretics or because he feared them. But St. Francis de
376 5 | those which accompanied the feasts which have preceded it. ~
377 35 | from the stain of sin and fed at the table of the Eucharist,
378 1 | time we followed. This she feels impelled to do as often
379 3 | perfection, these saints felt in themselves the weaknesses
380 18 | tasks which their religious fervor would gladly impose on them.
381 15 | dangerous amusements, on fidelity to God, on the duties of
382 9 | Saint, over a period of fifty years, to conquer his naturally
383 15 | out how we must flee sin, fight against our evil inclinations,
384 22 | the object of having them find their way into the possession
385 1 | impelled to do as often as she finds society straying from the
386 10 | his lively faith and the fires of divine love which burned
387 11 | from the Senate. Equally firm was he when he dared face
388 11 | for an instant stooped to flatter their passions or to bow
389 25 | deceived and won over by the flatteries of the missionary from Geneva. ~
390 15 | pointed out how we must flee sin, fight against our evil
391 7 | and apostates especially flocked to his house in order, with
392 16 | Christian piety certainly would flourish the world over and the Church
393 17 | impression that what he wrote flowed no less from this heart
394 1 | which once upon a time we followed. This she feels impelled
395 25 | accustomed to warn their followers against being deceived and
396 22 | September, 1594, without food or money, and accompanied
397 22 | Bishop of Geneva, started on foot in September, 1594, without
398 35 | Eucharist, be led gently but forcefully to the acquiring of holiness,
399 13 | virtue and is altogether foreign to genuine piety (he does
400 27 | welfare of the public, they forget altogether one thing, the
401 | formerly
402 8 | the resistance of his most formidable adversaries. ~
403 10 | Out of the strong came forth sweetness." (Judges xiv,
404 18 | Visitation, which institution founded by him has preserved most
405 31 | of thy own well; let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and
406 11 | reproaching with evangelical frankness the vices of the people
407 13 | provided only he keeps himself free from the spirit of the world. ~
408 7 | sought to console during his frequent visits to the prisons. He
409 6 | but was most amiable and friendly with all, so much so that
410 35 | to be both splendid and fruitful, Venerable Brothers, it
411 5 | world. Gladly We will try to fulfill this as well as the other
412 1 | mankind, desires which are the fundamental cause of wars and dissensions,
413 31 | be a wonderful aid to the furthering of piety if the sermons
414 33 | greatest fruits should be gained from this solemn Centenary
415 25 | mind than to open wide the gates by which they might return
416 7 | servants, whose sloth and gaucheries he bore with heroic patience.
417 3 | as appears from the very generality of His words. The law of
418 10 | than virtue" (Homily 58 on Genesis) possessed the power to
419 2 | sanctification is of the very genius of the Church, since she
420 6 | altogether from that artificial gentility which consists in the mere
421 35 | of the Eucharist, be led gently but forcefully to the acquiring
422 37 | Francis de Sales, who was gifted with a truly remarkable
423 17 | work the saintly Doctor gives a veritable history of the
424 6 | tediousness, but joy and gladness." (Wisdom, viii, 16) Endowed
425 6 | of sanctity. He was not a gloomy, austere saint but was most
426 19 | God that the Sisters who glory in their title, Daughters
427 31 | in the following words: "Go, Son, 'drink water out of
428 31 | personages, after having gone deeply into the extent of
429 37 | pleasure it is that We should govern His Church in these perilous
430 23 | about leaflets, however, gradually decreased and ceased altogether
431 7 | he was gladly seconded by Granier, the Bishop of Geneva. To
432 14 | chance there has not been granted us the strength of the eagle,
433 3 | able to do." (de Natura et Gratia, Chap. 43, No. 50.) ~
434 6 | with sweetness the natural gravity of his demeanor and softened
435 33 | It is Our wish that the greatest fruits should be gained
436 37 | Christ shall return to the green pastures of the life eternal,
437 6 | one. This virtue, which grew in the heart of St. Francis
438 3 | a select and privileged group of souls and that all others
439 15 | which cause the soul to grow, as well as how it is possible
440 17 | methods of developing and of growing in the love of God. When
441 11 | of Geneva. He was in the habit, too, of reproaching with
442 23 | Alexander VII, who had the happiness, after the customary process
443 13 | after showing clearly how hardness of heart discourages one
444 4 | around by annoyances and hardships that it is inadaptable to
445 15 | and avoid all useless and harmful actions, he then goes on
446 13 | that severity which is in harmony with the Christian manner
447 | hath
448 11 | to bow down before their haughty pretensions. ~
449 1 | assistance of the Divine Healer Jesus Christ by the means
450 18 | Sisters, even those in poor health, are able to follow it. ~
451 10 | possessed the power to attract hearts in that very measure of
452 20 | may no less discover "that heaven-sent doctrine which, like a stream
453 4 | idea that holiness was so hedged around by annoyances and
454 7 | house in order, with his help, to become reconciled to
455 35 | your flocks all those pious helps which will lead them to
456 | hereby
457 5 | look upon them as a sacred heritage left Us by him. In this
458 7 | gaucheries he bore with heroic patience. His kindness of
459 | herself
460 33 | they are animated by the highest principles and moved only
461 10 | more violent than virtue" (Homily 58 on Genesis) possessed
462 1 | use of these methods she hopes to call back civil society
463 9 | contrary, Francis naturally was hot-tempered and easily aroused to anger.
464 7 | especially flocked to his house in order, with his help,
465 15 | to God, on the duties of husband and wife, of widows, and
466 11 | people and of unmasking the hypocrisy which tried to simulate
467 4 | likewise disproved the false idea that holiness was so hedged
468 4 | destroyed even today, that the ideal of genuine sanctity held
469 4 | canonization of five great saints - Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier,
470 18 | because of their weakness, illness, or advanced age, are physically
471 17 | He was also accustomed to illustrate his thoughts by an almost
472 9 | broken up into the smallest imaginable particles. They knew from
473 9 | would err, however, if he imagined that such a character as
474 12 | perfection, in this also imitating Christ, Who "began to do
475 1 | would be realized almost immediately. Such an improvement is
476 27 | their souls. Some are so immersed in business that they think
477 15 | on modesty, on moral and immoral language, on licit and dangerous
478 11 | no time in defending the immunity of the Church's rights from
479 38 | Our fatherly affection, We impart most lovingly to you, Venerable
480 1 | followed. This she feels impelled to do as often as she finds
481 7 | that of possible death. His imperturbable kindness stood him in better
482 18 | religious fervor would gladly impose on them. For this reason
483 17 | Scriptures, all of which gave the impression that what he wrote flowed
484 25 | elegant, so polished, so impressive that the heretical ministers
485 4 | and hardships that it is inadaptable to a life lived outside
486 35 | to December twenty-eighth inclusive, a triduum or a novena be
487 11 | the loss of part of his income, he lost no time in defending
488 | Indeed
489 6 | does not dare to become indignant, even when indignation is
490 6 | become indignant, even when indignation is required of one. This
491 36 | from the treasury of holy indulgences confided by God to Our custody,
492 17 | his thoughts by an almost infinite variety of metaphors, examples,
493 21 | concluded a truce with the inhabitants of Berne and Geneva, nothing
494 11 | demanding reparation for the injury done until after he had
495 28 | the external sign of the inner possession of divine love,
496 8 | himself, as a source of inspiration, that well known phrase, "
497 11 | sovereigns, he never for an instant stooped to flatter their
498 18 | of the Visitation, which institution founded by him has preserved
499 35 | that the people be well instructed in those truths which, under
500 17 | his being than from his intellect. ~