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1 39(63) | Cf. C.I.C., can. 1013, section 1. ~
2 37(61) | 1944, AAS XXXVI, 1944, p. 103. ~
3 17(25) | institutione virginis, c. 17, nn. 104-114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-
4 49(77) | hom. 3, n. 4; PL LXXVI, 1089. ~
5 13(16) | Mansi, Coll. concil., II, 1096. ~
6 17(25) | virginis, c. 17, nn. 104-114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-336. ~
7 6(11) | section 2; AAS XXXIX, 1947, p. 121. ~
8 56(99) | Cf. C.I.C., can. 124-142. Cf. B. Pius PP. X,
9 49(76) | Orat. VII, c. 3; PG XVIII, 128-129. ~
10 62(108)| Matth. XIX, 11; PL XXVI,135. ~
11 48(73) | Matth., XIX, 12; PL XXVI, 136. ~
12 56(99) | Cf. C.I.C., can. 124-142. Cf. B. Pius PP. X, Exhort.
13 60(104)| Patres Apostolici, vol. I, p. 148 ~
14 54(90) | Maredsous,1937,vol.I, p.172. ~
15 66(122)| de aquaeductu, n. 8; PL 183, 441-442. ~
16 21(39) | Thom., Summa Th., II-II, q. 186, a. 4. ~
17 63(111)| 1902; A. L. XXII, pp. 1902-1903. ~
18 56(99) | Haerent animo, AAS, XLI, 1908, pp. 565-573; Pius PP. XI,
19 2(3) | I, c. 3, n. 12; PL XVI, 192. ~
20 65(114)| Th. Lefort, Muséon, XLII, 1929, p. 247. ~
21 2(1) | virginitate, c. 3, n. 13; PL XVI, 193, 269. ~
22 54(90) | ed. G. Morin, Maredsous,1937,vol.I, p.172. ~
23 6(11) | III, section 2; AAS XXXIX, 1947, p. 121. ~
24 74 | the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1954, in the sixteenth year of
25 70(125)| Ibid., c. 7, n. 32; PL XVI, 198. ~
26 18(27) | I, c. 7, n. 37; PL XVI, 199. ~
27 69(124)| I, c. 10, n. 58; PL XVI, 205. ~
28 49(75) | I, c. 11, n. 65; PL XVI, 206. ~
29 65(118)| c. 2, n. 6, 15; PL XVI, 208, 210. ~
30 18(30) | orat. XI, c. 2; PG XVIII, 209. ~
31 65(118)| n. 6, 15; PL XVI, 208, 210. ~
32 71(126)| II, c. 4, n. 32; PL XVI, 215-216. ~
33 71(126)| c. 4, n. 32; PL XVI, 215-216. ~
34 17(25) | 17, nn. 104-114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-336. ~
35 17(25) | nn. 104-114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-336. ~
36 62(109)| c. 4, nn. 18-20; PL XVI, 225. ~
37 65(116)| Cf. S. Athanas, Ibid. p. 244. ~
38 65(114)| Muséon, XLII, 1929, p. 247. ~
39 47(70) | viduis, c. 12, n. 72; PL XVI, 256; cf. S.Cypr., De habitu
40 74 | Rome, at St. Peter's, March 25th, Feast of the Annunciation
41 2(1) | 3, n. 13; PL XVI, 193, 269. ~
42 51(81) | gratia, c. 43, n. 50; PL XLIV,271. ~
43 42(65) | virginitate, c. 5, n. 26; PL XVI, 272. ~
44 3(6) | Patres Apostolici, Vol. I, p. 286. ~
45 65(120)| virginis, c. 7, n. 50; PL XVI, 319. ~
46 64(113)| virginis, c. 6, n. 46; PL XVI, 320. ~
47 19(35) | 3, c. 4, n. 6; PL LXV, 326. ~
48 65(117)| virginis, c. 14, n. 87; PL XVI, 328. ~
49 17(25) | 104-114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-336. ~
50 17(25) | 114; PL XVI, 219-224, 333-336. ~
51 65(121)| c. 13, n. 81, PL XVI, 339. ~
52 65(115)| 16, n. 26, PL XXXVIII, 348. ~
53 3(7) | pro christ., c. 15; PG VI, 349. ~
54 54(92) | Vigilant., 16; PL XXIII, 352. ~
55 23(43) | sacerdotum, c. 3; PL CXLV, 384. ~
56 16(19) | virginitate, cc. 8, 11; PL XL, 400, 401. ~
57 16(19) | cc. 8, 11; PL XL, 400, 401. ~
58 66(123)| Epist. 22, n. 18; PL XXII, 405. ~
59 13(15) | virginitate, c. 22; PL XL, 407. ~
60 60(106)| 426; cf. cc. 31-32, 38; 412-415, 419. ~
61 60(106)| cc. 31-32, 38; 412-415, 419. ~
62 42 | 42. Of course, it is not Our
63 60(106)| cc. 33, 51; PL XL, 415, 426; cf. cc. 31-32, 38; 412-
64 44 | 44. From the Church's teaching
65 66(122)| aquaeductu, n. 8; PL 183, 441-442. ~
66 66(122)| aquaeductu, n. 8; PL 183, 441-442. ~
67 18(27) | virginum, 4 et. 22; PL IV, 443-444 et 462; S. Ambros., De virginibus,
68 45 | 45. In the first place, it
69 17(22) | virginum, c. 20; PL IV, 459. ~
70 47(70) | virginum, c. 23; PL IV, 463. ~
71 47 | 47. It should be pointed out,
72 48 | 48. Hence, perfect chastity
73 6(9) | Cf. C.I.C., can. 487. ~
74 49 | 49. For virginity is a difficult
75 53 | 53. Hence we must watch particularly
76 23(42) | Ep. ad Himer. 7; PL LVI, 558-559. ~
77 23(42) | ad Himer. 7; PL LVI, 558-559. ~
78 56 | 56. No doubt this pernicious
79 56(99) | animo, AAS, XLI, 1908, pp. 565-573; Pius PP. XI, litt.
80 56(99) | AAS, XLI, 1908, pp. 565-573; Pius PP. XI, litt. enc.
81 59 | 59. Modesty will moreover suggest
82 49(74) | virginitate, 80, PG XLVIII, 592. ~
83 60 | 60. This modesty is nourished
84 61 | 61. Moreover there is another
85 62 | 62. Never should it be forgotten
86 63 | 63. To prayer must be added
87 64 | 64. The eminent way to protect
88 17(23) | ad Constant., 33; PG XXV, 640. ~
89 66 | 66. But it is not enough, beloved
90 26(51) | AAS XLII, 1950, p. 663. ~
91 67 | 67. In the midst of the grave
92 68 | 68. Nevertheless We do not
93 69 | 69. Moreover, as the obligation
94 57(100)| Cf. AAS XLII, 1950, pp. 690-691. ~
95 57(100)| AAS XLII, 1950, pp. 690-691. ~
96 56(99) | Nostrae, AAS, XLII, 1950, pp. 692-694. ~
97 56(99) | AAS, XLII, 1950, pp. 692-694. ~
98 70 | 70. Let parents consider what
99 71 | 71. Before We come to the end
100 73 | 73. Our paternal heart is filled
101 59(103)| 1951; AAS XLIII, 1951, p. 736. ~
102 74 | 74. Let the Apostolic Blessing,
103 49(74) | Chrysost., De virginitate, 80, PG XLVIII, 592. ~
104 65(121)| Ibid., c. 13, n. 81, PL XVI, 339. ~
105 37(60) | 1952; AAS XLIV, 1952, p. 824. ~
106 65(117)| institutione virginis, c. 14, n. 87; PL XVI, 328. ~
107 34(58) | Thom., Summa Th., I-II, q. 94, a. 2. ~
108 55(95) | 211, n. 10; PL XXXIII, 961. ~
109 24(47) | Summa Th., II-II, q. 152, aa. 3-4. ~
110 21 | keeps the soul from full abandon to the service of God."39 ~
111 26 | the prisoner, will not be abandoned. Priests, religious, consecrated
112 26 | priest not only does not abdicate his paternity, but increases
113 60 | which creates in us utter abhorrence for the slightest sin, as
114 63 | flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him."112 ~
115 26 | material destitution or moral abjection, the prisoner, will not
116 58 | treasure of Christian modesty abominates every sin of impurity and
117 66 | Blessed Virgin Mary: with absolute confidence fly to her and
118 52 | type of circumstance is absolutely necessary for us: "For the
119 28 | little wonder if it bears abundant fruits of sanctity. Innumerable
120 20 | Francis Xavier Cabrini, have accomplished such gigantic and painful
121 57 | brought to the fore, in accordance with the norms which We
122 55 | everything so that they may accustom themselves to gaze at everything
123 17 | Catholic Church has been accustomed to call those who have the
124 57 | which they have not yet acquired? Seminarians and scholastics
125 3(5) | Act. XXI, 9. ~
126 26 | apostolic fruits of the active members of Catholic Action:
127 34 | instinct comes second. In addition, it is for the rational
128 56(99) | 1936, pp. 23-30; Pius XII, adhort. apost. Menti Nostrae, AAS,
129 26 | undertake and carry through admirable works of religion and charity.
130 28 | whole host of virgins to our admiration, from Agnes of Rome to Maria
131 29 | contact of virgin souls, often admire the splendor of their transparent
132 38 | does not the Apostle Paul admit that they have the right
133 16 | and should seek to adorn themselves only for their
134 19 | inviolate, by whom she is adorned, to remain ever beautiful,
135 26 | he is sick, the child or adult will find nurses moved by
136 21 | numerous advantages for advancement in spiritual life which
137 51 | from such an obligation, advancing the specious reason that
138 21 | illustrated, the numerous advantages for advancement in spiritual
139 50 | obligation of helping by their advice young people who declare
140 51 | strengthen their will, and to advise them that not even to them
141 32 | expounded it and earnestly advocated it whenever occasion offered.
142 43 | miseries and sorrows, and affectionately drawn to them, as though
143 29 | Cyprian writing to virgins affirms: "What we are to be, you
144 28 | to our admiration, from Agnes of Rome to Maria Goretti. ~
145 8 | exalt marriage as to rank it ahead of virginity and thus depreciate
146 39 | Marriage, is a more effective aid in striving for personal
147 55 | 55. Flight and alert vigilance, by which we carefully
148 59(103)| Alloc. Magis quam mentis, d. 23
149 37(60) | Cf. Allocutio ad Moderatrices supremas
150 59 | on this subject, nor as allowing no place for sober and cautious
151 27 | external works, to which it allows one to devote oneself more
152 18 | myself chaste, and holding aloft my shining lamp I run to
153 | alone
154 43 | moreover, to warn that it is altogether false to assert that those
155 | am
156 62(110)| Alphonsus a Liguori, Practica di amar Gesu Cristo, c. 17, nn.
157 26 | and you came to me. . . Amen I say to you, as long you
158 55 | are fed by this kind of amusement and publication and because
159 29 | you are the equals of the angels of God."52 To souls, restless
160 70 | whose daily sacrifice divine anger is appeased."125 ~
161 64 | sincerely and earnestly animated by this devotion is salutarily
162 56(99) | ad cler. cath. Haerent animo, AAS, XLI, 1908, pp. 565-
163 74 | March 25th, Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
164 51 | consideration generously answer Christ's invitation and
165 2 | noted that the pagans of antiquity imposed this way of life
166 | anyone
167 56(99) | 23-30; Pius XII, adhort. apost. Menti Nostrae, AAS, XLII,
168 43 | works of charity and of the apostolate, according to the norms
169 32 | propounded under a specious appearance of truth. ~
170 70 | sacrifice divine anger is appeased."125 ~
171 44 | points which are of practical application. ~
172 25 | effects of virginity, our appreciation of its value will be enhanced;
173 57 | provides them with a gradual approach to and a prudent knowledge
174 37(61) | matrimonii finibus, d. 1 aprilis 1944, AAS XXXVI, 1944, p.
175 47 | proposed," as St. Ambrose so aptly observed.70 ~
176 66(122)| Mariae Virginis, Sermo de aquaeductu, n. 8; PL 183, 441-442. ~
177 16 | Sacred Theology, St. Thomas Aquinas20 and St. Bonaventure,21
178 18 | their Divine Spouse more ardently than they would love a husband
179 54(90) | Cf. S. Caesar. Arelat., Sermo 41; ed. G. Morin,
180 42 | whoever for this reason argues that it is preferable to
181 61 | Moreover there is another argument worthy of attentive consideration:
182 21 | that such pleasure, when it arises from lawful marriage, is
183 26 | thought of the innumerable army of virgins and apostles
184 42 | of perfect purity and to arouse a desire for virginity has
185 6(11) | constitution Provida Mater, art. III, section 2; AAS XXXIX,
186 4 | Church and the masters of asceticism, helps greatly either to
187 23 | in the cradle, by whom, I ask, does He wish His body to
188 62 | given to those,107 who have asked for it, who have desired
189 52 | constant prayer to God, asking for what we cannot attain
190 43 | it is altogether false to assert that those who are vowed
191 20 | their husbands; rather is he asserting clearly that their hearts
192 19 | virgins,"31 the Apostle John asserts that, "they follow the Lamb
193 2 | 2. This assuredly was the reason why the Fathers
194 37 | marriage is the only means of assuring the natural development
195 67 | We have said, it is being attacked by errors which, We trust,
196 32 | occasion offered. But recent attacks on this traditional doctrine
197 46 | Holiness of life can really be attained, even without a chastity
198 55 | concern for modesty; they may attend motion pictures, even those
199 61 | another argument worthy of attentive consideration: to preserve
200 13 | their physical integrity, an attitude which has been condemned
201 48 | chastity is charming and attractive to all. But one's forces
202 4 | doctrine of the Fathers, augmented through the course of centuries
203 53 | allow one heavier corporal austerities, yet they never free one
204 58 | ourselves to risks, demands the avoidance of those occasions which
205 58 | immodesty, it carefully avoids suspect familiarity with
206 29 | states "that to virginity is awarded the tribute of the highest
207 5 | constancy, and not take back or claim for themselves
208 51 | some harm to their mental balance. How much more useful and
209 52 | the Apostle lists,86 the basest and ugliest vices of man. ~
210 49 | souls, souls ready to do battle and conquer "for the sake
211 51 | that you may be able to bear it."83 ~
212 28 | there is little wonder if it bears abundant fruits of sanctity.
213 65 | The dignity of virginity began with the Mother of the Lord."115
214 26 | increases it immensely, for he begets not for an earthly and transitory
215 | beginning
216 | behind
217 18 | Whom I have seen, loved, believed, and preferred above all
218 14 | solicitous for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may
219 42 | for virginity has always belonged to the function of the priesthood."65 ~
220 49 | martyrdom, because though we bend not the neck to the sword,
221 19 | lived completely for the benefit and salvation of the human
222 74 | testimony of Our paternal benevolence. ~Given at Rome, at St.
223 26 | fall worn out or sick, they bequeath their sacred mission to
224 20 | love of their spouse, and beset by gnawing cares, and so
225 | besides
226 55 | because an unchaste eye betrays an unchaste heart."95 ~
227 22 | Pius XI declared, "does not bind the ministers of the Oriental
228 26 | child, immediately after birth, is placed in the care of
229 71 | service of God, are suffering bitter and terrible persecutions
230 63 | eats my flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him."112 ~
231 55 | in the Index of forbidden books or prohibited by the Natural
232 23 | modesty that not only was He born from a virginal womb, but
233 20 | educator of youth like St. John Bosco, a tireless "mother of emigrants"
234 63 | more it hungers for this bread, from which it derives strength
235 17 | go so far as to compare breaking the vow with adultery.22
236 26 | to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me."50 Who
237 41 | moreover, to touch somewhat briefly here on the error of those
238 53 | I chastise my body, and bring it into subjection: lest
239 58 | the other sex, since it brings the soul to show due reverence
240 50 | For many, undoubtedly, the burden of perpetual continence
241 19 | would hardly satisfy their burning love for Christ to be united
242 50 | better to marry than to be burnt."79 For many, undoubtedly,
243 29 | sells all that he has, and buys it."53 Married people and
244 20 | like St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, have accomplished such
245 54(90) | Cf. S. Caesar. Arelat., Sermo 41; ed.
246 17 | Church has been accustomed to call those who have the virtue
247 43 | who knows his flock and calls them by name?66 Indeed it
248 26 | I was in prison, and you came to me. . . Amen I say to
249 72 | will sing forever a "new canticle,"129 which no one else can
250 28 | souls a force of spirit capable of leading them even to
251 42 | help others, within their capacity, by the testimony of their
252 9 | Church has taken what is capital in her teaching on virginity
253 29 | is because its example is captivating; and, besides, by their
254 29 | people and even those who are captives of vice, at the contact
255 23 | virginal womb, but was also cared for by a virgin nurse even
256 57 | they receive a sound and careful education which provides
257 63(111)| Leo XIII, encyclica Mirae caritatis, d. 28 Maii, a. 1902; A.
258 10 | they said to Him: "If the case stands so between man and
259 22 | of honor, and, in certain cases, especially when the higher
260 53 | I myself should become a castaway."88 All holy men and women
261 56(99) | PP. X, Exhort. ad cler. cath. Haerent animo, AAS, XLI,
262 35 | that the sin of Adam has caused a deep disturbance in our
263 59 | allowing no place for sober and cautious discussion about these matters
264 50 | authority to make candidates cease from seeking a state of
265 39 | term it, of virgins and celibates. For although all those
266 55 | forbidden by ecclesiastical censorship; they may peruse even obscene
267 42 | duty demands, We cannot but censure all those who strive to
268 37 | have recently with sorrow censured the opinion of those who
269 15 | primary purpose, this the central idea of Christian virginity:
270 30 | union with Christ. In the ceremony of the consecration of virgins,
271 26 | and the formation of his character; if he is sick, the child
272 32 | fulfillment of the duties of Our charge, to take up the matter once
273 48 | For of itself chastity is charming and attractive to all. But
274 53 | this about himself: "But I chastise my body, and bring it into
275 3 | seventy years old, imbued from childhood with the teachings of Christ,
276 5 | repenting their sins, have chosen to lead a life of perfect
277 49(74) | S. Ioann. Chrysost., De virginitate, 80, PG
278 52 | lives and every type of circumstance is absolutely necessary
279 19 | gives to all men of this class: "You follow the Lamb because
280 60(104)| S. Clemens Rom., Ad Corinthios, XXXVIII,
281 60 | as Our predecessor, St. Clement I, stated in these words, "
282 56(99) | Pius PP. X, Exhort. ad cler. cath. Haerent animo, AAS,
283 8 | chastity consecrated to God and clerical celibacy, Our apostolic
284 55 | the past, but should be "close to the world;" therefore
285 23(43) | S. Petrus Dam., De coelibatu sacerdotum, c. 3; PL CXLV,
286 13(16) | Cf. can. 9; Mansi, Coll. concil., II, 1096. ~
287 34 | conversation; the sexual instinct comes second. In addition, it
288 67 | Supreme Pastor is greatly comforted, Venerable Brothers, when
289 62(108)| Ibid. VII, 8; S. Hieron., Comm. in Matth. XIX, 11; PL XXVI,
290 51 | command the impossible, but in commanding serves notice that one do
291 47 | concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give
292 29 | to be, you have already commenced to be. You already possess
293 52 | 52. Here are the helps, commended to us by our Divine Redeemer,
294 48(73) | S. Hieronym, Comment. in Matth., XIX, 12; PL
295 53 | after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his
296 17 | that some go so far as to compare breaking the vow with adultery.22
297 49 | Methodius, Bishop of Olympus, compares virgins to martyrs,76 and
298 24 | times in the course of his comparison between marriage and virginity
299 73 | paternal heart is filled with compassion for priests, religious men
300 55 | direction without the slightest concern for modesty; they may attend
301 20 | reproving men because they are concerned about their wives, nor does
302 47 | us with these words: "Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment
303 13(16) | Cf. can. 9; Mansi, Coll. concil., II, 1096. ~
304 33 | human tendencies, and to conclude from this that man cannot
305 10 | kingdom of heaven." And He concludes with these words, "He that
306 35 | insensible to the urge of concupiscence, but that we subordinate
307 53 | flesh, with its vices and concupiscences."87 The Apostle of the Gentiles
308 13 | attitude which has been condemned by the Council of Gangra
309 42 | Christian life. Certainly their conduct would be more proper and
310 39 | which husband and wife confer on each other. They consecrate
311 37 | grace of the sacrament, conferred ex opere operato, renders
312 66 | Virgin Mary: with absolute confidence fly to her and obey the
313 2 | the Fathers of the Church confidently asserted that perpetual
314 19 | virtues, and especially by conformity to His way of life, which
315 56 | method is based upon serious confusion of thought. Indeed Christ
316 18 | hearts are not fettered by conjugal bonds . . . if, then, you
317 62 | necessary and certain for conquering temptations against the
318 47 | perfection they seek, and to the conquest of the kingdom of heaven.
319 59 | educators by which the youthful conscience will be formed in matters
320 30 | consecration of virgins, the consecrating prelate prays God: "that
321 53 | above all that we never consent to any sin, even internally,
322 21 | equally admitted that as a consequence of the fall of Adam the
323 73 | for all these souls the consolations, gifts and graces which
324 73 | to sustain, strength and console them. We earnestly invite
325 5 | sacrifice to persevere with constancy, and not take back or claim
326 68 | to the religious life is constantly decreasing. We have already
327 6 | men and women who are not constituted in a public state of perfection
328 18 | love of Him that sweetly constrains the virgin to consecrate
329 29 | world without suffering its contagion. In preserving virgin chastity,
330 64 | way all other helps are contained in this devotion; there
331 43 | And they too, who live the contemplative life, precisely because
332 64 | to constant vigilance, to continual prayer, to receive the Sacraments
333 15 | everything, to think of Him continually, to consecrate body and
334 24 | good for them if they so continue, even as I."46 Virginity
335 54(92) | S. Hieronym., Contra Vigilant., 16; PL XXIII,
336 42 | that those who have already contracted marriage, or desire to enter
337 34 | instinct is the instinct of conversation; the sexual instinct comes
338 26 | missionaries who toil for the conversion of the pagan multitudes,
339 65 | correct, what you should copy and what preserve. . . She
340 60(104)| S. Clemens Rom., Ad Corinthios, XXXVIII, 2; ed. FunkDiekamp.
341 31 | honor, the image of God corresponding to the sanctity of the Lord,
342 60 | be exercised lest it be corrupted by pride. . . The more clearly
343 | could
344 26 | exiles from their native country, or the nuns who render
345 37 | sacrament grants the married couple the grace to accomplish
346 71 | the early Church who with courageous and indomitable hearts suffered
347 26 | took me in; naked, and you covered me; sick, and you visited
348 23 | an infant crying in the cradle, by whom, I ask, does He
349 60 | Christian humility, and which creates in us utter abhorrence for
350 18 | Who was fastened to the cross be securely fastened to
351 19 | beautiful, by whom she is crowned, to reign forever glorious."35 ~
352 53 | times have very harshly crushed them, in keeping with the
353 23 | when He was still an infant crying in the cradle, by whom,
354 68 | number and virtue to the current necessities of the Church,
355 23(43) | coelibatu sacerdotum, c. 3; PL CXLV, 384. ~
356 70 | mother's victim, by whose daily sacrifice divine anger is
357 23(43) | S. Petrus Dam., De coelibatu sacerdotum,
358 23 | perfect chastity? St. Peter Damian, exhorting priests to perfect
359 37 | denounce this doctrine as a dangerous error. Certainly, the sacrament
360 16 | for from the very earliest days of the Church they have
361 3 | Apostles5 say that Philip the deacon was the father of four virgins,
362 68 | religious life is constantly decreasing. We have already given the
363 37(61) | Cf. Decretum S. Officii, De matrimonii
364 4 | sexes the firm resolution of dedicating themselves to God by the
365 35 | sin of Adam has caused a deep disturbance in our corporal
366 10 | marriage because of some defect of nature, others because
367 8 | state of virginity, and so defend Catholic truth against these
368 19 | those men "who were not defiled with women, being virgins,"31
369 32 | so too, it was solemnly defined as a dogma of divine faith
370 22 | Oriental Church to the same degree, nevertheless among them
371 30 | reflection that the most delicate fruit of virginity consists
372 6 | clerics in major orders10 and demanded from members of Secular
373 37 | sacrament, but not virginity. We denounce this doctrine as a dangerous
374 62 | virgins to their Divine Spouse depends upon prayer.109 With that
375 8 | ahead of virginity and thus depreciate chastity consecrated to
376 39 | of perfect chastity have deprived themselves of the expression
377 21 | in spiritual life which derive from a complete renouncement
378 49 | those legitimate pleasures derived from marriage; but also
379 63 | this bread, from which it derives strength to resist all temptations
380 29 | 29. Virginity fully deserves the name of angelic virtue,
381 62 | have asked for it, who have desired it, who have worked to receive
382 49 | spiritual weapon we slay fleshly desires in our hearts."77 Hence
383 21 | another reason why souls desirous of a total consecration
384 13 | though it were something despicable instead of because virginity
385 39 | they have diminished and despoiled the human personality. For
386 26 | person fallen into material destitution or moral abjection, the
387 68 | them as soon as they are detected, and will consequently seriously
388 49 | only a strong and declared determination of completely and perpetually
389 11 | their own free will have determined to renounce these pleasures
390 26 | We by no means wish to detract from the merits and apostolic
391 2(2) | Cf. Ex. XXII, 16-17; Deut. XXII, 23-29; Eccli. XLII,
392 20 | at God's disposition and devoted to the good of their neighbor.
393 24 | very efficacious means for devoting oneself wholly to the service
394 3(6) | Smyrn., c. 13; ed. Funk - Diekamp, Patres Apostolici, Vol.
395 67 | In the midst of the grave difficulties with which the Church must
396 65 | clearly teaches that "The dignity of virginity began with
397 53 | purity. In this matter no diligence, no severity can be considered
398 39 | this privation they have diminished and despoiled the human
399 55 | to turn their eyes in any direction without the slightest concern
400 53 | control them by voluntary discipline in our lives and by bodily
401 10 | marriage, which their Master's discourse had made clear, seemed extremely
402 59 | place for sober and cautious discussion about these matters in imparting
403 30 | exist more noble souls who disdain the marriage which consists
404 21 | and may involve man in dishonorable actions. As the Angelic
405 67 | We trust, will soon be dispelled and pass away. ~
406 20 | be more entirely at God's disposition and devoted to the good
407 43 | sick, without making any distinction as to race, social rank,
408 34 | inclination, which is the distinguishing privilege of our nature,
409 42 | if, instead of trying to distract from a life of virginity
410 35 | of Adam has caused a deep disturbance in our corporal faculties
411 32 | was solemnly defined as a dogma of divine faith by the holy
412 49 | struggle to contain and dominate rebellious movements of
413 34 | fundamental instincts and by dominating to ennoble them.58 ~
414 | down
415 26 | thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you
416 63 | He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me and
417 58 | brings the soul to show due reverence to the body, as
418 51 | it. For since they have eagerly embraced the state of virginity
419 16 | Gentiles; for from the very earliest days of the Church they
420 18 | words: "The kingdom of this earth and all worldly trappings
421 26 | for he begets not for an earthly and transitory life but
422 20 | joy and in sorrow.38 It is easy to see, therefore, why persons
423 26 | hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you
424 63 | the Divine Spouse; "He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood,
425 42 | obligations not only to educate properly and carefully whatever
426 55 | seen that this method of educating and training the clergy
427 57 | receive a sound and careful education which provides them with
428 20 | Vincent de Paul, a zealous educator of youth like St. John Bosco,
429 25 | Turning next to the fruitful effects of virginity, our appreciation
430 24 | is to say, it is a very efficacious means for devoting oneself
431 52 | Redeemer, by which we may efficaciously protect our virtue: constant
432 | either
433 70 | honor it is to see their son elevated to the priesthood, or their
434 20 | Bosco, a tireless "mother of emigrants" like St. Francis Xavier
435 64 | 64. The eminent way to protect and nourish
436 37 | institution was not to make the employment of marriage the means, most
437 26 | Christ, and have thus been enabled to undertake and carry through
438 51 | This truth, so full of encouragement, We recall to those also
439 63(111)| Leo XIII, encyclica Mirae caritatis, d. 28 Maii,
440 36 | or woman, on the contrary endow them with the highest moral
441 27 | willingly and generously endured for their sake, which are
442 25 | appreciation of its value will be enhanced; for "by the fruit the tree
443 34 | instincts and by dominating to ennoble them.58 ~
444 21 | chaste use of marriage is ennobled and sanctified by a special
445 30 | but desire the mystery it enshrines, who reject its practice
446 68 | religious men and women, equal in number and virtue to
447 21 | Nevertheless, it must be equally admitted that as a consequence
448 29 | virgin chastity, you are the equals of the angels of God."52
449 55 | gaze at everything with equanimity, and thus render themselves
450 59 | be so understood as to be equivalent to a perpetual silence on
451 49 | martyrdom: "Now, though the era of persecution is gone,
452 16 | wish to leave open a way of escape from this state of life
453 33 | the Church always holds in esteem, to consider the sexual
454 45 | because virginity should be esteemed as something more perfect
455 26 | but for the heavenly and eternal one."51 ~
456 23 | who offer every day the Eucharistic Sacrifice, possess perfect
457 49(77) | S. Gregor. M., Hom. in Evang., lib. I, hom. 3, n. 4;
458 47 | and successfully to the evangelical perfection they seek, and
459 | everyone
460 28 | Christ is in itself such an evidence of faith in the kingdom
461 8 | path in this matter, so exalt marriage as to rank it ahead
462 50 | end. They should prudently examine the fitness of candidates,
463 39 | something spiritual which far exceeds that "mutual help" which
464 46 | stood out as an example of excellent fathers and mothers; indeed
465 19 | a virgin. St. Fulgentius exclaims: "This is the only-begotten
466 60 | extreme vigilance must be exercised lest it be corrupted by
467 23 | chastity? St. Peter Damian, exhorting priests to perfect continence,
468 48 | phrase of Jesus Christ, exhorts all "that each one study
469 26 | of the pagan multitudes, exiles from their native country,
470 30 | prays God: "that there may exist more noble souls who disdain
471 53 | it from thee. For it is expedient for thee that one of thy
472 50 | is proper, the opinion of experts; and then, if serious doubt
473 20 | expose more fully and to explain more carefully why the love
474 32 | council of Trent,57 and explained in the same way by all the
475 32 | Predecessors have often expounded it and earnestly advocated
476 19 | this love had perforce to express itself by the imitation
477 31 | as St. Cyprian so well expressed it: "They are the flower
478 73 | their faith even to the extent of martyrdom; and not only
479 27 | virginity is not only in these external works, to which it allows
480 16 | dedicated to God. . . Nor do we extol virgins because they are
481 60 | good in the saints of God, extreme vigilance must be exercised
482 10 | discourse had made clear, seemed extremely heavy, they said to Him: "
483 41 | human society. No one can fail to see, Venerable Brothers,
484 26 | the orphan, the person fallen into material destitution
485 58 | carefully avoids suspect familiarity with persons of the other
486 42 | as fathers and mothers of families pursue a greater spiritual
487 74 | St. Peter's, March 25th, Feast of the Annunciation of the
488 55 | today the multitudes are fed by this kind of amusement
489 55 | their way of thinking and feeling. But it is easily seen that
490 18 | free, your hearts are not fettered by conjugal bonds . . .
491 62 | Ambrose adds that the constant fidelity of virgins to their Divine
492 26 | are for the most part the field of action of consecrated
493 2 | things happened to them in figure',4 that this might be a
494 60 | by the fear of God, that filial fear which is founded on
495 73 | 73. Our paternal heart is filled with compassion for priests,
496 31 | our mother, the Church, finds expression and she rejoices;
497 37(61) | Officii, De matrimonii finibus, d. 1 aprilis 1944, AAS
498 4 | faithful of both sexes the firm resolution of dedicating
499 50 | should prudently examine the fitness of candidates, even obtaining,
500 37 | marriage so holy as to be a fitter instrument than virginity
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