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501 | how
502 30 | but also his Christian humility, and his close union with
503 5 | 5. About a hundred years previously, Britain,
504 27 | distress, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or peril
505 23 | not want to await death in idleness. "I yearn to finish the
506 24 | churches and overthrew the idols of the temples. He baptized
507 21 | morality and an egregious ignorance of the sad state of affairs
508 9 | being driven by corrupt and ignorant churchmen far from the path
509 12 | namely, to Pope St. Gregory III, who, for his conspicuous
510 38 | hearts by means of lies, ill-treatment and persecution. Yet, as
511 17 | carefully copied, brilliantly illuminated in color, and explained
512 16 | virtues they should zealously imitate. "For it is not only almighty
513 1 | forth, they excite others to imitation and emulation according
514 24 | pagan rites and extirpating immoral heathen customs. With tremendous
515 14 | there dark and unknown and impenetrable forests were cleared, or
516 38 | seamless garment of the Church; imperial might and the dictatorships
517 21 | illustrious Frankish Church was imperiled than he set about applying
518 23 | and favor of God this very important task was done, Boniface
519 22 | the people were carefully improved, superstitious practices
520 18 | domain of wild beasts, almost inaccessible to man, were turned into
521 30 | strengthened by his own and others' incessant prayers, but also his Christian
522 9 | tireless, stirring up and inciting all to virtue.~
523 11 | him, devoted himself with increased earnestness to his apostolic
524 35 | through the Gospel, and to inculcate with such zeal that he seemed
525 22 | five years he worked with indefatigable energy and consummate prudence
526 32 | Wherefore, in the name of the indivisible Trinity, and by the unshakeable
527 37 | of those who cling to the infallible Teaching Authority of the
528 35 | Moved by this strong faith, inflamed by this piety and charity,
529 22 | of the canons."13 By the initiative and leadership of St. Boniface
530 38 | nothing truer could have been inscribed there. Twelve centuries
531 23 | reward. My dear son, . . . insist in turning the people from
532 22 | with God's help and at the instigation of Boniface, the saintly
533 17 | carefully and diligently instructed in human and divine learning,
534 2 | gratitude to St. Boniface intend to make the twelfth centenary
535 29 | perfection; through their intercessions he hoped to receive divine
536 5 | then, that in this short interval it should have been distinguished
537 10 | protest of his modesty, "intimated his desire to raise him
538 34 | mercy the favor of being intimately united with the Holy Apostolic
539 26 | general synod . . . we have introduced the date of his birth in
540 32 | whose Holy See We govern, We invest your humble person with
541 25 | charity and his piety, by the invincible courage of his soul, his
542 25 | courage of his soul, his inviolate faith, his strenuous zeal
543 5 | a river overflowing and irrigating the surrounding land, it
544 29 | undertakings to fruitful issue. In them he constantly begged
545 | itself
546 28(29)| Phil. IV, 13.~
547 15 | untamed Germanic tribes, so jealous of their freedom that they
548 4 | nor long and difficult journeying, nor the dangers he was
549 39 | from long labors, rough journeys and even death itself, which
550 33 | the news that the Supreme Judge had entrusted to Your Holiness
551 41 | Peter's the fifth day of June, on the Feast of St. Boniface,
552 11 | vast territories of his jurisdiction, with the authority which
553 17 | commentaries. Thus it can justly be maintained that the sacred
554 9 | private morality, prudent and keen, skilful and tireless, stirring
555 36 | Brothers, by all those who have kept in mind that the Prince
556 36 | him also were given the keys of the kingdom of heaven
557 21 | elsewhere superstitions of all kind, heresies and schisms brought
558 32 | wrote to him with fatherly kindness: "Your zealous and Christ-directed
559 3 | Rome as a pious pilgrim, to kneel in reverence before the
560 33 | So, just as if we were kneeling before you, we earnestly
561 38 | our times there are not lacking those who reject this word,
562 21 | to many consciences; with lamentable negligence long periods
563 6 | setting sail from Britain and landing in Friesland. However, the
564 24 | Sacrament of Confirmation to a large number of newly baptized
565 38 | sentence: "The word of the Lord lasts forever."43 And indeed nothing
566 | later
567 | latter
568 9 | abandoned for want of a lawful pastor, or being driven
569 12 | him the power to establish lawfully or reform the ecclesiastical
570 21 | Boniface; no sooner did he learn that the illustrious Frankish
571 23 | earnestly desired "that in leaving this world he might receive
572 23 | that was still youthful led him there to bring forth
573 35 | zeal that he seemed to have left it as his last will and
574 22 | authority and acting as legate of the Roman Pontiff,12
575 22 | Christian faith was reaffirmed, legitimate synods of orthodox churchmen
576 27 | union with Him, an ever lengthier converse with Him; his prime
577 29 | and dearly loved sisters Leobgith and Thecla, and to Cynehild": "
578 | less
579 | Let
580 26(26)| Epistolae Lupi Servati, ed. Levillain, t. I (Parisiis 1927), epist.
581 38 | finally, trampling upon the liberty due to the Church and the
582 19 | age, then after death to lie here. For there are four
583 38 | human hearts by means of lies, ill-treatment and persecution.
584 33 | care of the sacred canons. Lifting our arms in prayer, we thanked
585 38 | because of me. Be glad and light-hearted, for a rich reward awaits
586 | likely
587 12 | Christ's kingdom, he was likewise to his successors: namely,
588 14 | and nuns too, among whom Lioba was an outstanding example
589 7(1) | Levison (Hannoveras et Lipsiae, 1905), p. 21.~
590 14 | Christian civilization, of literature, of liberal arts; there
591 19 | and established monks who live the rule of our holy father
592 20 | to lead them on even to lives of evangelical perfection.~
593 19 | are four separate tribes living in this surrounding territory.
594 36 | universal power of binding and loosing.40 Those who reject rock
595 39 | into the grave danger of losing their eternal salvation.
596 32 | kingdom to whatever peoples, lost in the darkness of unbelief,
597 29 | the poor and hope of the lowly, will free us from our straits
598 37 | will confirm the faith and loyalty of those who cling to the
599 23 | his dear disciple, Bishop Lullus, and asserted that he did
600 26(26)| Cf. Epistolae Lupi Servati, ed. Levillain,
601 40 | perils because of the hostile machinations of God's enemies; and may
602 17 | commentaries. Thus it can justly be maintained that the sacred and profane
603 8 | his journey and visit, and manifested the desire which for long
604 14 | teaching their rude and corrupt manners were changed; cleansed by
605 17 | arts were unknown. Ancient manuscripts were eagerly collected,
606 9 | Christ was to Boniface a mark of the divine assistance.
607 21 | the blood of innumerable martyrs, and after the establishment
608 38 | can be greater than his master. They will persecute you
609 21 | ministers of religion did not measure up to the lofty dignity
610 19 | abstinence who get along without meat and wine, without strong
611 1 | history should not only be meditated on but also publicly celebrated;
612 39 | and confidently went to meet in the shedding of his blood.~
613 10 | Our predecessor already mentioned, who called him to Rome,
614 34 | obtain from your gracious mercy the favor of being intimately
615 4 | could not be fettered by any merely human considerarions.~
616 33 | earnestly pray that we may merit, in perfect harmony with
617 23 | preaching and entered upon his meritorious career."18 Feeling that
618 12 | who, for his conspicuous merits, named him archbishop and
619 40 | those who today are in the midst of grave perils because
620 14 | the faith, and then strove mightily to bring it to all whom
621 15 | undismayed even by the mighty weight of Roman arms, and
622 38 | different peoples have migrated back and forth; so many
623 36 | all those who have kept in mind that the Prince of the Apostles
624 21 | Very often consecrated ministers of religion did not measure
625 7 | came, therefore, without mishap to the home of the Blessed
626 6 | undoubtedly outstanding among the missionaries for his apostolic zeal and
627 24 | baptized converts, a furious mob of pagans suddenly attacked
628 36 | but - as both ancient and modern history show - must almost
629 10 | despite the protest of his modesty, "intimated his desire to
630 24 | of the saints."22 At the moment of this martyrdom, Boniface,
631 21 | Boniface was greatly in need of moral reform and the restoration
632 22 | canons was safeguarded, the morals of the people were carefully
633 23 | career."18 Feeling that his mortal life was drawing to a close,
634 27 | s love, is a compelling motive."27 And this other: "Who
635 35 | bishops of that nation: "Moved by this strong faith, inflamed
636 28 | palm, always stirs up new multitudes, brings forth new followers
637 | must
638 | myself
639 27 | persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or peril or the sword?. . .
640 4 | with a lofty and generous nature, he had long cherished the
641 36 | history show - must almost necessarily undergo change as time goes
642 21 | consciences; with lamentable negligence long periods of time elapsed
643 25 | God, for his own and his neighbor's salvation. After many
644 24 | Confirmation to a large number of newly baptized converts, a furious
645 33 | brought us more joy than the news that the Supreme Judge had
646 | none
647 24 | Confirmation to a large number of newly baptized converts,
648 33 | the sacred canons, to be obedient servants of Your Holiness,
649 19 | I have been sent, and to obey your orders."10~
650 41 | 41. This is the object of Our most earnest prayer
651 6 | and vain efforts they were obliged to return home.~
652 39 | divinely given mission is obstructed by any and every means,
653 12 | affectionate letter confirmed his offlce and warmly praised him;5
654 20 | confirm them in the faith, and oftentimes to lead them on even to
655 21 | or entrusted to unworthy ones; elsewhere superstitions
656 24 | and then fell beneath the onslaught of their enemies, who stained
657 35 | point of advancing into the open struggle of the apostolic
658 36 | due to contradictory human opinions and the vicissitudes of
659 37 | therefore consider it very opportune that through this solemn
660 6 | that country vehemently opposed the Christian religion,
661 10 | should be that he had been ordained to it by his apostolic superior."3~
662 19 | been sent, and to obey your orders."10~
663 17 | today had their venerable origins here.~
664 22 | reaffirmed, legitimate synods of orthodox churchmen were established
665 | over
666 27 | endure so many labors, overcome dangers, and struggle on
667 5 | charity that, like a river overflowing and irrigating the surrounding
668 24 | energy he built churches and overthrew the idols of the temples.
669 2 | that those countries which owe a special debt of gratitude
670 24 | converts, a furious mob of pagans suddenly attacked and threatened
671 12 | honored him with the sacred pallium, giving him the power to
672 33 | latter's succession to the papal throne: "Never have we heard
673 19 | monastery of Fulda was in a particular way a center of divine contemplation
674 9 | design. He traversed various parts of Germany and Friesland.
675 23 | which has aged with the passage of many years.19~
676 38 | there. Twelve centuries have passed, one after the other; different
677 38 | succeed one another with the passing of time and repeatedly assume
678 9 | abandoned for want of a lawful pastor, or being driven by corrupt
679 41 | gifts and a token of Our paternal affection.~Given at Rome,
680 23 | turning the people from the paths of error, finish the construction
681 17 | contemplation for their future peaceful battles, and finally sent
682 38 | which strive to reach the peak of human learning, continually
683 38 | all something else. On the pedestal of the statue which was
684 19 | strove through prayer, penance and labor to attain the
685 15 | drawn, stirred and finally penetrated by the beauty and truth
686 28 | Whenever this divine love penetrates man's hearts and shapes
687 33 | pray that we may merit, in perfect harmony with the sacred
688 27 | hunger, or nakedness, or peril or the sword?. . . Of this
689 40 | are in the midst of grave perils because of the hostile machinations
690 13 | Pontiffs, throughout the period of his apostolate Boniface
691 21 | lamentable negligence long periods of time elapsed without
692 38 | persecute you just as they have persecuted me."45 But yet that same
693 32 | faith and by God's grace persevere in the unity of that faith
694 27 | he ever sought in humble, persevering and fervent prayer. So strongly
695 32 | govern, We invest your humble person with a religious mission,
696 27 | Of this I am fully persuaded; neither death nor life . . .
697 32 | to make known, with the persuasive powers of truth, by revelation
698 28(29)| Phil. IV, 13.~
699 38 | quickly crumbled; different philosophical conjectures, which strive
700 27 | repeat with every right that phrase of St. Paul's: "With us,
701 3 | journey to Rome as a pious pilgrim, to kneel in reverence before
702 31 | when We spoke about his pilgrimages to the tomb of blessed Peter
703 3 | arduous journey to Rome as a pious pilgrim, to kneel in reverence
704 41 | sixteenth of Our Pontificate.~PIUS XII~ ~
705 14 | archimandrite he began everywhere to plant the divine seed and root
706 34 | heart and all my strength I plead for Your Holiness' clemency,
707 41 | Blessing, that it may be a pledge of heavenly gifts and a
708 18 | walls and with cross and plow, by prayer, that is, and
709 41 | 1954, the sixteenth of Our Pontificate.~PIUS XII~ ~
710 29 | our Lord, refuge of the poor and hope of the lowly, will
711 14 | centuries would grow to be populous cities.~
712 38 | monastery of Fulda in 1842 portraying the Apostle of Germany,
713 4 | him to leave his ancestral possessions and the attractions of a
714 22 | re-instated and reformed as far as possible, the authority of the sacred
715 22 | improved, superstitious practices were forbidden,15 heresies
716 24 | embrace martyrdom. They prayed and turned their eyes and
717 14 | answered his call, and gave him precious help in his mission. And
718 24 | and swords. Then the holy prelate serenely advanced and "forbade
719 27 | life . . . neither what is present nor what is to come, no
720 23 | a close, he confided his presentiment to his dear disciple, Bishop
721 21 | called, so necessary for preserving the purity of the faith,
722 5 | 5. About a hundred years previously, Britain, after many vicissitudes,
723 27 | lengthier converse with Him; his prime purpose was to preach God'
724 23 | hand. For now I leave the prison of the body and go to my
725 22 | Church of the Franks to its pristine glory. ". . . For then,
726 4 | monastery he made such rapid progress in the study of both liberal
727 39 | and strengthened by the promise of Our Divine Redeemer. "
728 19 | consent of Your Holiness, I propose to rest a little while,
729 9 | circumstances; and now with the prospect of happier results he hoped
730 24 | stroke under it and claim its protection in death, whose reading
731 10 | to Rome, and despite the protest of his modesty, "intimated
732 19 | divine contemplation and protracted prayer. "It is a forest
733 22 | indefatigable energy and consummate prudence to restore the Church of
734 9 | public and private morality, prudent and keen, skilful and tireless,
735 28(30)| Ps. XVIII, 5; Rom. X, 18.~
736 25 | disciples, singing holy psalms and shedding abundant tears,
737 1 | be meditated on but also publicly celebrated; for it demonstrates
738 28 | Christ has new sowers, men quickened by divine grace whom nothing
739 29 | divine help and grace. Let us quote, as an example, what he
740 24(23)| Vita S. Bonifatii, auct. Radbodo, ed. Levison, p. 73.~
741 10 | intimated his desire to raise him to the Episcopate, in
742 10 | authority of his apostolic rank; and would be more acceptable
743 4 | the monastery he made such rapid progress in the study of
744 | rather
745 22 | clerical discipline was re-instated and reformed as far as possible,
746 28 | every land, the message reaches the ends of the world."30
747 24 | protection in death, whose reading he loved in life."23~
748 38 | Apostle of Germany, one reads this sentence: "The word
749 31 | on it somewhat, that his ready obedience to and respect
750 22 | the Christian faith was reaffirmed, legitimate synods of orthodox
751 13 | this hope he was unable to realize.~
752 23 | now his advanced age and realizing that his health was almost
753 3 | this saintly man and to recall his great achievements at
754 9 | 9. The receiving of a mandate from the Vicar
755 | recently
756 35 | Apostolic See he never ceased to recommend strongly to all those whom
757 37 | arouse to salutary and deeper reconsideration those who for any reason
758 22 | discipline was re-instated and reformed as far as possible, the
759 9 | good life, he became the reformer of public and private morality,
760 21 | discipline of the clergy, for reforming public and private morality.
761 29 | grows that God our Lord, refuge of the poor and hope of
762 16 | should rightly consider and regard him as their father, to
763 11 | Therefore he was consecrated "regional bishop" by the Sovereign
764 2 | order an occasion of special rejoicing and public prayer.~
765 8 | the Pontiff, to whom "he related in detail the occasion of
766 32 | your humble person with a religious mission, and instruct you
767 15 | of Roman arms, and never remaining for long under their sway,
768 25 | many vicissitudes his holy remains were brought "to the place
769 21 | he set about applying a remedy with energy and skill.~
770 3 | Divine Redeemer's name to remote and barbarous tribes, and
771 38 | striven, and still strive, to rend the seamless garment of
772 19 | rest a little, loved to repair there to refresh and strengthen
773 27 | and love. He could surely repeat with every right that phrase
774 28 | times is then wondrously repeated: "the utterance fills every
775 38 | the passing of time and repeatedly assume a new appearance
776 10 | success of the apostle was reported to Our predecessor already
777 22 | Fathers of the Council which represented the entire domain of the
778 22 | were forbidden,15 heresies repudiated and condemned,16 and schisms
779 35 | and charity, Boniface most resolutely preserved that singular
780 36 | Boniface, in which his respectful homage towards the Roman
781 25 | many come to venerate his resting place. There St. Boniface
782 21 | of moral reform and the restoration of Christian life. For many
783 22 | and consummate prudence to restore the Church of the Franks
784 22 | ecclesiastical hierarchy was restored, bishops worthy of the name
785 21 | purity of the faith, for restoring the discipline of the clergy,
786 9 | the prospect of happier results he hoped to carry out his
787 11 | Pontiff himself, and having returned to the vast territories
788 32 | persuasive powers of truth, by revelation of the name of Christ our
789 29 | example, what he wrote to the "revered and dearly loved sisters
790 38 | Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you,
791 38 | and light-hearted, for a rich reward awaits vou in heaven."47~
792 24 | of God, banishing pagan rites and extirpating immoral
793 5 | ardent a charity that, like a river overflowing and irrigating
794 23 | I yearn to finish the road before me; I cannot call
795 14 | plant the divine seed and root out the cockle, to build
796 14 | with his teaching their rude and corrupt manners were
797 6 | However, the tyrant who ruled that country vehemently
798 24 | about to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to a large
799 21 | egregious ignorance of the sad state of affairs reached
800 28 | it be their chains, as is sadly evident in our times; only
801 4 | monastery, within whose safe walls he could more easily
802 22 | of the sacred canons was safeguarded, the morals of the people
803 6 | looked forward, setting sail from Britain and landing
804 24 | the happy combat of the saints."22 At the moment of this
805 37 | cannot help but arouse to salutary and deeper reconsideration
806 36 | tottering edifice upon shifting sands; their efforts, works and
807 9 | Christianity, but all was wild and savage, he generously scattered
808 24 | his followers to resist, saying, 'Cease fighting, my children,
809 24 | for we are truly taught by Scripture not to return evil for evil,
810 17 | through the waves of the sea. Here was founded as it
811 21 | the Catholic faith, had sealed its faith with the blood
812 38 | still strive, to rend the seamless garment of the Church; imperial
813 22 | assigned to their different sees, clerical discipline was
814 5 | land, it should want to send many of its best sons to
815 38 | Germany, one reads this sentence: "The word of the Lord lasts
816 37 | reason whatsoever have been separated from the successors of Blessed
817 24 | swords. Then the holy prelate serenely advanced and "forbade his
818 19 | without strong drink, without serfs, content with the labor
819 33 | sacred canons, to be obedient servants of Your Holiness, as we
820 26(26)| Cf. Epistolae Lupi Servati, ed. Levillain, t. I (Parisiis
821 6 | so long looked forward, setting sail from Britain and landing
822 28 | our times; only death can shackle them; and death, when made
823 28 | penetrates man's hearts and shapes and guides them, they can
824 37 | fold, to be fed by a single Shepherd.42~
825 14 | churches, and to put worthy shepherds in charge of them."8 Men
826 36 | a tottering edifice upon shifting sands; their efforts, works
827 22 | to flourish again and to shine with new splendor. Vices
828 30 | 30. From these words shines forth not only his zeal
829 2 | of the martyrdom of this shining glory of the Benedictine
830 17 | its beaming light shows ships the way through the waves
831 33 | 33. He very carefully showed reverence and obedience
832 37 | extraordinary accomplishments be shown in their full splendor;
833 17 | which with its beaming light shows ships the way through the
834 38 | seemed to fear nothing, to shrink from nothing, have quickly
835 38 | And indeed nothing more significant, nothing truer could have
836 20 | It was especially in the silence of this monastery that he
837 25 | Fulda, where his disciples, singing holy psalms and shedding
838 37 | the fold, to be fed by a single Shepherd.42~
839 35 | resolutely preserved that singular fidelity and devotion towards
840 22(14)| Cf. Sirmond, Concilia antiqua Galliae (
841 29 | revered and dearly loved sisters Leobgith and Thecla, and
842 41 | Martyr, in the year 1954, the sixteenth of Our Pontificate.~PIUS
843 9 | morality, prudent and keen, skilful and tireless, stirring up
844 21 | a remedy with energy and skill.~
845 24 | the body, for they cannot slay an immortal soul. Rejoice
846 6 | manner. Together with a small but courageous band of companions,
847 8 | The Holy Pope immediately smiled benignly on him,"2 encouraged
848 1 | sanctity in every age of the society founded by Jesus Christ.
849 37 | opportune that through this solemn centenary celebration, under
850 36 | human things, cannot be solid, cannot be firm and stable,
851 | something
852 31 | would like to enlarge on it somewhat, that his ready obedience
853 23 | eternal reward. My dear son, . . . insist in turning
854 24 | where they hoped to receive soon an eternal reward, and then
855 21 | ears of St. Boniface; no sooner did he learn that the illustrious
856 28 | of Jesus Christ has new sowers, men quickened by divine
857 12 | to the end of his life's span, he wrote a letter full
858 25 | Christian civilization. He speaks by the ardor of his charity
859 24 | to kill them with deadly spears and swords. Then the holy
860 25 | of the life which he had spent wholly for the glory of
861 4 | land. His was an apostolic spirit so active, so eager and
862 16 | is called Father in the spiritual order, but also all those
863 23 | his well-earned rest. In spite of the fact that he was
864 22 | had solemnly decreed, as a splendid testimony of their faith
865 31 | touched on this point when We spoke about his pilgrimages to
866 22(14)| Parisiis 1629), t. I, p. 511 et sq,~
867 36 | solid, cannot be firm and stable, but - as both ancient and
868 24 | onslaught of their enemies, who stained with blood the bodies of
869 22 | new splendor. Vices were stamped out, or diminished at least,
870 21 | egregious ignorance of the sad state of affairs reached the ears
871 38 | On the pedestal of the statue which was erected in the
872 13 | light on lands until then steeped in darkness and error; with
873 15 | to them; they were drawn, stirred and finally penetrated by
874 9 | keen, skilful and tireless, stirring up and inciting all to virtue.~
875 28 | the martyr's palm, always stirs up new multitudes, brings
876 29 | lowly, will free us from our straits and the trials of this evil
877 19 | father Benedict, men of strict abstinence who get along
878 38 | schisms and heresies have striven, and still strive, to rend
879 24 | might receive the deadly stroke under it and claim its protection
880 22 | Pontiff was forged with stronger and closer bonds. The assembled
881 17 | that the sacred and profane studies Germany so excels in today
882 4 | such rapid progress in the study of both liberal and sacred
883 33 | as we were devoted and submissive disciples of Your predecessors
884 15 | freedom that they would submit to no one, undismayed even
885 38 | human learning, continually succeed one another with the passing
886 10 | 10. The success of the apostle was reported
887 14 | To begin and carry out successfully this tremendous undertaking,
888 33 | learning of the latter's succession to the papal throne: "Never
889 24 | a furious mob of pagans suddenly attacked and threatened
890 38 | Blessed are those who suffer persecution in the cause
891 37 | successors of Blessed Peter, and summon them, with the help of divine
892 22 | were carefully improved, superstitious practices were forbidden,15
893 37 | exceedingly long for and in suppliant prayer earnestly beg of
894 13 | Backed by the authority and support of these Pontiffs, throughout
895 14 | transformed after Boniface, supported, as we have said, by the
896 27 | of soul whereby he could surmount so many difficulties, endure
897 39 | 39. We are not surprised therefore if, today also,
898 15 | Jesus Christ, willingly surrendered to Him.~
899 17 | finally sent forth like swarms of bees after they had drawn
900 15 | remaining for long under their sway, once they were visited
901 15 | and at last, embracing the sweet yoke of Jesus Christ, willingly
902 17 | to impart generously that sweetness far and wide to others.
903 24 | them with deadly spears and swords. Then the holy prelate serenely
904 26 | Wherefore in our general synod . . . we have introduced
905 22 | was reaffirmed, legitimate synods of orthodox churchmen were
906 24 | come of its own accord. Take strength in the Lord, . . .
907 24 | and his little band had taken departure from the others, "
908 18 | course of time a nation, tamed by the gentle power of the
909 35(39)| Epist. enc. In hac tanta, AAS 11 (1919) 216-17.~
910 24 | children, for we are truly taught by Scripture not to return
911 26 | him among the outstanding teachers of the true faith. Wherefore
912 32 | Apostles, Peter, with whose teachings and office We are entrusted
913 38 | themselves, strive to destroy and tear out completely this word
914 25 | psalms and shedding abundant tears, gave them worthy burial.
915 24 | overthrew the idols of the temples. He baptized thousands of
916 11 | having returned to the vast territories of his jurisdiction, with
917 35 | it as his last will and testament."39~
918 22 | solemnly decreed, as a splendid testimony of their faith and the faith
919 33 | Lifting our arms in prayer, we thanked God. So, just as if we were
920 5 | seemed to be its manner of thanking God for having received
921 28 | Nothing is beyond my powers, thanks to the strength God gives
922 29 | loved sisters Leobgith and Thecla, and to Cynehild": "I urge
923 38 | the kingdom of heaven is theirs."46 And again: "Blessed
924 | themselves
925 35 | carried with him into the thick of the hazardous battle
926 36 | undertakings, as all human things, cannot be solid, cannot
927 5 | the Great, when he sent thither a band of Benedictine monks
928 4 | hinder him, neither the thought of exile, nor long and difficult
929 24 | the temples. He baptized thousands of men, women and children."20
930 33 | succession to the papal throne: "Never have we heard of
931 | throughout
932 13 | Friesland, Saxony, Austrasia, Thuringia, Franconia, Hesse, Bavaria.
933 33 | have we heard of gladder tidings which brought us more joy
934 13 | Bavaria. All these lands, he tirelessly cultivated and brought forth
935 | Together
936 9 | Gospel seed, and labored and toiled that it might fructify wherever
937 21 | people lay helpless in the toils of corrupt morality and
938 41 | of heavenly gifts and a token of Our paternal affection.~
939 | too
940 28 | Church teaches us. What took place in apostolic times
941 36 | lay the foundations of a tottering edifice upon shifting sands;
942 9 | Wherever there were no traces of Christianity, but all
943 38 | fallacious errors, who finally, trampling upon the liberty due to
944 14 | those regions gradually transformed after Boniface, supported,
945 24 | departure from the others, "he traveled through all Friesland, ceaselessly
946 23 | first goal of his apostolic travels, where he had later on labored
947 29 | from our straits and the trials of this evil age, that His
948 32 | name of the indivisible Trinity, and by the unshakeable
949 26 | outstanding teachers of the true faith. Wherefore in our
950 38 | more significant, nothing truer could have been inscribed
951 24 | my children, for we are truly taught by Scripture not
952 29 | our Lord frequently, as we trust you do constantly, and will
953 29 | clear how much this apostle trusted in divine grace, besought
954 23 | dear son, . . . insist in turning the people from the paths
955 38 | have been inscribed there. Twelve centuries have passed, one
956 6 | Friesland. However, the tyrant who ruled that country vehemently
957 13 | however, this hope he was unable to realize.~
958 15 | they were visited by the unarmed heralds of the Gospel, ciocilely
959 32 | lost in the darkness of unbelief, you may by his Grace reach."33
960 40 | his life to strenuous and unceasing labors.~
961 4 | desire of going abroad to uncivilized countries, to bring them
962 27 | that tireless energy, that unconquered strength of soul whereby
963 40 | intercession may he obtain from God undaunted fortitude especially those
964 36 | must almost necessarily undergo change as time goes on,
965 19 | long as I have life and understanding. Relying on your prayers
966 37 | help of divine grace, to undertake deliberately and courageously
967 35 | rule of the mission he had undertaken. This same fidelity to the
968 15 | would submit to no one, undismayed even by the mighty weight
969 6 | Pope St. Gregory II, was undoubtedly outstanding among the missionaries
970 34 | favor of being intimately united with the Holy Apostolic
971 | unless
972 30 | be called the strong and unshakable foundation of his apostolic
973 32 | indivisible Trinity, and by the unshakeable authority of the Prince
974 15 | 15. Thus the untamed Germanic tribes, so jealous
975 21 | bishops or entrusted to unworthy ones; elsewhere superstitions
976 32 | praiseworthy demonstration of your upright faith demand that We use
977 40 | his most earnest desire, urging him on during the whole
978 32 | upright faith demand that We use you as Our helper in spreading
979 28 | wondrously repeated: "the utterance fills every land, the message
980 9 | found Christian communities utterly abandoned for want of a
981 6 | after fruitless labors and vain efforts they were obliged
982 6 | tyrant who ruled that country vehemently opposed the Christian religion,
983 7 | Apostle Peter,"1 and having venerated with great piety the tomb
984 26 | follows: "With love and veneration we place him among the outstanding
985 22 | shine with new splendor. Vices were stamped out, or diminished
986 4 | active, so eager and so vigorous, that it could not be fettered
987 27(28)| Rom. VIII, 35, 38, 39.~
988 15 | their sway, once they were visited by the unarmed heralds of
989 38 | for a rich reward awaits vou in heaven."47~
990 35 | he pledged by a sacred vow at Rome, over the tomb of
991 14 | same lands there were not wanting those who, once the light
992 12 | confirmed his offlce and warmly praised him;5 finally, to
993 38 | vicissitudes and horrible wars have followed one another;
994 14 | changed; cleansed by the waters of baptism, they entered
995 17 | ships the way through the waves of the sea. Here was founded
996 15 | undismayed even by the mighty weight of Roman arms, and never
997 23 | did not allow himself his well-earned rest. In spite of the fact
998 37 | those who for any reason whatsoever have been separated from
999 | Whence
1000 | Whenever