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501 23 | men,42 is it not much more fitting that the ministers of Jesus
502 42 | On this point, Ambrose fittingly writes: "To sow the seeds
503 13 | like Pharisees they proudly flaunt their physical integrity,
504 58 | of impurity and instantly flees whenever he is tempted by
505 49 | spiritual weapon we slay fleshly desires in our hearts."77
506 6 | Secular Institutes,11 it also flourishes among many who are lay people
507 66 | with absolute confidence fly to her and obey the counsel
508 19 | we should follow in his footsteps'."33 Hence all these disciples
509 58 | foresees threatening danger, forbids us to expose ourselves to
510 28 | virginity gives souls a force of spirit capable of leading
511 11 | the violence of men are forced to do so, is not the Divine
512 48 | attractive to all. But one's forces must be considered, that
513 57 | times have brought to the fore, in accordance with the
514 24 | first and foremost for the foregoing reasons that, according
515 24 | 24. It is first and foremost for the foregoing reasons
516 58 | of chastity. For modesty foresees threatening danger, forbids
517 2 | that this might be a foreshadowing of what was to come " ~
518 62 | 62. Never should it be forgotten that perfect chastity is
519 26 | development of his mind and the formation of his character; if he
520 27 | which are other very perfect forms of charity toward one's
521 | found
522 1 | precious treasures which the Founder of the Church has left in
523 3 | deacon was the father of four virgins, the word certainly
524 17 | Milan,25 as early as the fourth century the rite of consecration
525 54(91) | ad Cor. VI, lect. 3; S. Franciscus Sales. Introduction a la
526 20 | renunciation of marriage frees men from its grave duties
527 63 | To prayer must be added frequent and fervent use of the Sacrament
528 59 | teachers and educators who too frequently think it their duty to initiate
529 3 | importance of the office they fulfilled in the Church increased
530 32 | the faithful lead Us, in fulfillment of the duties of Our charge,
531 19(35) | S. Fulgent., Epist. 3, c. 4, n. 6;
532 19 | all His life a virgin. St. Fulgentius exclaims: "This is the only-begotten
533 34 | nature, to regulate these fundamental instincts and by dominating
534 3(6) | Ep. ad Smyrn., c. 13; ed. Funk - Diekamp, Patres Apostolici,
535 60(104)| Corinthios, XXXVIII, 2; ed. FunkDiekamp. Patres Apostolici, vol.
536 2 | requisite for marriage;2 and furthermore, as Ambrose writes,3 "We
537 54(90) | Arelat., Sermo 41; ed. G. Morin, Maredsous,1937,vol.
538 39 | personality suffers no loss, but gains immensely. For who, more
539 13 | condemned by the Council of Gangra lest men and women renounce
540 3 | thriving and flourishing in the garden of the Church. When the
541 57 | Menti Nostrae."100 What gardener would expose young plants,
542 55 | may accustom themselves to gaze at everything with equanimity,
543 65 | chastity upon those on whom she gazed."120 How true is the saying
544 20(37) | Gen. II, 24; Cf. Matth, XIX,
545 59 | into the secrets of human generation in such a way as to offend
546 20 | have accomplished such gigantic and painful labors, if each
547 39 | For they receive from the Giver of heavenly gifts something
548 43 | women find the motive for giving themselves to all, and love
549 26 | To each and every one We gladly apply these words of Our
550 20 | their spouse, and beset by gnawing cares, and so by reason
551 68 | able to reach so noble a goal. May God grant that new
552 72 | follow the Lamb whither He goeth,"128 will sing forever a "
553 16 | And the Bishop of Hippo, going further, says, "Virginity
554 49 | the era of persecution is gone, yet our peace has its martyrdom,
555 65 | model, manifest teachings of goodness show what you should correct,
556 28 | from Agnes of Rome to Maria Goretti. ~
557 22 | especially when the higher grades of the hierarchy are in
558 57 | which provides them with a gradual approach to and a prudent
559 51(81) | Augustin., De natura et gratia, c. 43, n. 50; PL XLIV,271. ~
560 31 | 31. The greatest glory of virgins is undoubtedly
561 60 | The more clearly I see the greatness of this gift, the more truly
562 49(77) | S. Gregor. M., Hom. in Evang., lib.
563 49 | virgins to martyrs,76 and St. Gregory the Great teaches that perfect
564 3 | vowed their chastity to God grew; likewise the importance
565 53 | women have most carefully guarded the movements of their senses
566 52 | weak."84 A vigilance which guards every moment of our lives
567 65 | Therefore let holy Mary guide your way of life."119 "Her
568 60 | virginity is charity; the habitat of this guardian is humility."106 ~
569 56(99) | Exhort. ad cler. cath. Haerent animo, AAS, XLI, 1908, pp.
570 23 | does He wish His body to be handled now that He reigns, limitless,
571 2 | say? 'Now all these things happened to them in figure',4 that
572 26 | their place. Hence it often happens that a child, immediately
573 50 | hope to follow sturdily and happily to its end. They should
574 63 | which as Our predecessor of happy memory Leo XIII asserted,
575 36 | and virginity, far from harming the normal unfolding of
576 53 | and at times have very harshly crushed them, in keeping
577 | hath
578 24 | life.44 St. Paul, after having said that the father who
579 63 | spiritual medicine, purifies and heals us; likewise it is necessary
580 53 | considered exaggerated. If ill health or other reasons do not
581 70 | Milan writes, "You have heard, parents, that a virgin
582 10 | clear, seemed extremely heavy, they said to Him: "If the
583 50 | in spirit should humbly heed this warning of Paul the
584 53 | whole body be cast into hell."89 It is abundantly clear
585 50 | under grave obligation of helping by their advice young people
586 1 | of the Church has left in heritage to the society which He
587 | herself
588 22 | the higher grades of the hierarchy are in question, it is a
589 62(108)| Cf. Ibid. VII, 8; S. Hieron., Comm. in Matth. XIX, 11;
590 23(42) | S. Siric. Papa, Ep. ad Himer. 7; PL LVI, 558-559. ~
591 10 | received the gift; for some are hindered from marriage because of
592 18 | more easily and without hindrance; certainly it is the same
593 16 | Him."18 And the Bishop of Hippo, going further, says, "Virginity
594 28 | such is the clear lesson of history which proposes a whole host
595 18 | keep myself chaste, and holding aloft my shining lamp I
596 37 | the grace to accomplish holily the duties of their married
597 46 | 46. Holiness of life can really be attained,
598 5 | the smallest part of the holocaust they have laid on the altar
599 31 | a perfect and unsullied homage of praise and honor, the
600 50 | a way which they cannot hope to follow sturdily and happily
601 28 | history which proposes a whole host of virgins to our admiration,
602 50 | too weak in spirit should humbly heed this warning of Paul
603 63 | chaste is a soul, the more it hungers for this bread, from which
604 26 | Divine Redeemer: "For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat;
605 34(58) | Cf. S. Thom., Summa Th., I-II, q. 94, a. 2. ~
606 15 | purpose, this the central idea of Christian virginity:
607 65 | the Lord."115 Pursuing the ideas of Athanasius,116 Ambrose
608 3(6) | Cf. S. Ignat. Antioch., Ep. ad Smyrn.,
609 3 | age. And not much later Ignatius of Antioch salutes the virgins,6
610 22(41) | Cf. Iitt. enc. Ad catholici sacerdotii
611 29(54) | S. Thom., Summa Th., Il-II, q. 152, a. 5. ~
612 53 | considered exaggerated. If ill health or other reasons
613 21 | Fathers have abundantly illustrated, the numerous advantages
614 31 | sanctity of the Lord, the most illustrious portion of Christ's flock.
615 31 | undoubtedly to be the living images of the perfect integrity
616 3 | sixty and seventy years old, imbued from childhood with the
617 66 | spiritual life and perfection, imitating the example of Jerome who
618 58 | shrinks from the slightest immodesty, it carefully avoids suspect
619 43 | prayer and supplication but immolate themselves for the salvation
620 22 | as Our predecessor of immortal memory Pius XI declared, "
621 55 | and thus render themselves immune to all temptations. For
622 74 | which with loving heart We impart to you, Venerable Brothers,
623 59 | discussion about these matters in imparting moral instruction."103 In
624 11 | is speaking not of bodily impediments to marriage, but of a resolution
625 20 | above, it has already been implied that this complete renunciation
626 3 | to God grew; likewise the importance of the office they fulfilled
627 62 | seeker will find, to the importunate it will be opened."108 Ambrose
628 49 | soul, a flight from the importunings of this world, a struggle
629 41 | Religious Institutes, strive to impress upon their minds that the
630 58 | those occasions which the imprudent do not shun. It does not
631 34 | it is for the rational inclination, which is the distinguishing
632 3 | fulfilled in the Church increased notably, as We have shown
633 58 | useful service, if they would inculcate in youthful minds the precepts
634 55 | which are listed in the Index of forbidden books or prohibited
635 26 | the nuns who render them indispensable assistance?" To each and
636 71 | who with courageous and indomitable hearts suffered martyrdom
637 23 | even when He was still an infant crying in the cradle, by
638 51 | opportune it is to help the infirm of this type to strengthen
639 29 | restless for a purer life or inflamed with the desire to possess
640 59 | frequently think it their duty to initiate innocent boys and girls
641 33 | and consequently without injuring the harmony of his personality. ~
642 59 | it their duty to initiate innocent boys and girls into the
643 35 | does not mean that we are insensible to the urge of concupiscence,
644 3 | the widows, formed a not insignificant part of the Christian community
645 4 | helps greatly either to inspire in the faithful of both
646 64 | this devotion is salutarily inspired to constant vigilance, to
647 18 | same love that strongly inspires her to spend her life and
648 62 | virtue of chastity than instant recourse to God in prayer.110 ~
649 58 | every sin of impurity and instantly flees whenever he is tempted
650 34 | regulate these fundamental instincts and by dominating to ennoble
651 65(120)| S. Ambros., De Institut. virginis, c. 7, n. 50;
652 37 | but the purpose of its institution was not to make the employment
653 37(60) | Moderatrices supremas Ordinum et Institutorum Religiosarum, d. 15 septembris
654 37 | so holy as to be a fitter instrument than virginity for uniting
655 16 | a vow to keep it forever intact. And certainly those who
656 54 | minds and hearts to God, intent above all on Him to Whom
657 48 | take it."72 St. Jerome, intently pondering this sacred phrase
658 53 | free one from vigilance and internal self-control. ~
659 53 | consent to any sin, even internally, and that we steadfastly
660 16 | of the Church have always interpreted the words of Jesus Christ
661 54(91) | 3; S. Franciscus Sales. Introduction a la vie devote, part. IV,
662 19 | is made fruitful and kept inviolate, by whom she is adorned,
663 73 | console them. We earnestly invite each and every one of you,
664 47 | We are, therefore, merely invited by counsel to embrace perfect
665 18 | solemnly consecrated to God by inviting them to recite these words: "
666 21 | to right reason, and may involve man in dishonorable actions.
667 51 | make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to
668 3(7) | S. Iustin., Apol. I pro christ., c.
669 2 | that also in the temple of Jerusalem there were virgins. But
670 42 | persuading them that they can, if joined in marriage, as fathers
671 74 | who suffer persecution for justice's sake"130 and to all your
672 3 | the second century, as St. Justin testifies, "many men and
673 16 | from marriage; nor can it justly be affirmed that the intention
674 53 | harshly crushed them, in keeping with the teaching of the
675 21 | it, the use of marriage "keeps the soul from full abandon
676 69 | of the young women whom I knew wanted to be virgins were
677 57 | approach to and a prudent knowledge of those problems which
678 25 | by the fruit the tree is known."49 ~
679 63(111)| d. 28 Maii, a. 1902; A. L. XXII, pp. 1902-1903. ~
680 43 | contact with men, since they labor for their spiritual progress
681 26 | generous souls are to be found laboring among men of every age and
682 20 | such gigantic and painful labors, if each had to look after
683 18 | holding aloft my shining lamp I run to meet you, my Spouse."30
684 68 | May God grant that new and larger ranks of priests, religious
685 | later
686 | latter
687 21 | pleasure, when it arises from lawful marriage, is reprehensible
688 6 | flourishes among many who are lay people in the full sense:
689 28 | force of spirit capable of leading them even to martyrdom,
690 68 | certain sorrow since We learn that in not a few countries
691 | least
692 19 | Christ has suffered for us, leaving us an example, as the Apostle
693 54(91) | Thomas, In Ep. I ad Cor. VI, lect. 3; S. Franciscus Sales.
694 65(114)| De virginitate, ed. Th. Lefort, Muséon, XLII, 1929, p.
695 1 | Founder of the Church has left in heritage to the society
696 49 | perpetually abstaining from those legitimate pleasures derived from marriage;
697 3 | as We have shown more at length in Our apostolic constitution, "
698 17(26) | Cf. Sacramentarium Leonianum, XXX; PL LV, 129; Pontificale
699 | less
700 28 | needs be: such is the clear lesson of history which proposes
701 23(42) | Cf. Lev. XV, 16- 7 XXII, 4; I Sam.
702 20 | state of virginity as a liberation, in order to be more entirely
703 54 | struggles of this kind we lift our minds and hearts to
704 36 | then does not see, in the light of Catholic principles,
705 11 | sexual pleasure. For in likening those who of their own free
706 23 | handled now that He reigns, limitless, in heaven?"43 ~
707 55 | may read novels which are listed in the Index of forbidden
708 56(99) | pp. 565-573; Pius PP. XI, litt. enc. Ad catholici sacerdotii
709 19 | His way of life, which was lived completely for the benefit
710 39 | live, now not I; but Christ liveth in me."64 ~
711 31 | is undoubtedly to be the living images of the perfect integrity
712 28 | honor of the Church by the lofty sanctity of their lives.
713 21 | faculties of human nature are no longer obedient to right reason,
714 58 | does not like impure or loose talk, it shrinks from the
715 39 | thus personality suffers no loss, but gains immensely. For
716 54 | upon the beauty of your Lover,"93 St. Augustine tells
717 55 | and harmful. For "he that loveth danger shall perish in it;"94
718 21 | of the fall of Adam the lower faculties of human nature
719 52 | necessary for us: "For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and
720 17(26) | Sacramentarium Leonianum, XXX; PL LV, 129; Pontificale Romanum:
721 23(42) | Papa, Ep. ad Himer. 7; PL LVI, 558-559. ~
722 19(35) | Epist. 3, c. 4, n. 6; PL LXV, 326. ~
723 49(77) | lib. I, hom. 3, n. 4; PL LXXVI, 1089. ~
724 49(77) | S. Gregor. M., Hom. in Evang., lib. I,
725 59(103)| Alloc. Magis quam mentis, d. 23 Sept.,
726 63(111)| encyclica Mirae caritatis, d. 28 Maii, a. 1902; A. L. XXII, pp.
727 37 | For there are those who maintain that the grace of the sacrament,
728 6 | Latin Church of clerics in major orders10 and demanded from
729 69 | the mothers of Milan. "The majority of the young women whom
730 43 | poor and the sick, without making any distinction as to race,
731 10 | because of the violence and malice of men, while still others
732 65 | her, as though in a model, manifest teachings of goodness show
733 13(16) | Cf. can. 9; Mansi, Coll. concil., II, 1096. ~
734 74 | at Rome, at St. Peter's, March 25th, Feast of the Annunciation
735 54(90) | Sermo 41; ed. G. Morin, Maredsous,1937,vol.I, p.172. ~
736 28 | admiration, from Agnes of Rome to Maria Goretti. ~
737 66(122)| Bernard., In nativitate B. Mariae Virginis, Sermo de aquaeductu,
738 66 | entrust to her during the Marian Year the care of your spiritual
739 49 | Olympus, compares virgins to martyrs,76 and St. Gregory the Great
740 6(11) | apostolic constitution Provida Mater, art. III, section 2; AAS
741 26 | the person fallen into material destitution or moral abjection,
742 37(61) | Decretum S. Officii, De matrimonii finibus, d. 1 aprilis 1944,
743 42 | is preferable to live in matrimony than to consecrate oneself
744 63 | Penance which, as a spiritual medicine, purifies and heals us;
745 18 | my shining lamp I run to meet you, my Spouse."30 Certainly
746 51 | suffering some harm to their mental balance. How much more useful
747 59(103)| Alloc. Magis quam mentis, d. 23 Sept., a. 1951; AAS
748 20 | of the poor such as the merciful St. Vincent de Paul, a zealous
749 18 | and strength in works of mercy for the sake of her neighbor. ~
750 47 | counsel."68 We are, therefore, merely invited by counsel to embrace
751 5 | preached about the glory and merit of virginity be an invitation,
752 26 | wish to detract from the merits and apostolic fruits of
753 67 | 67. In the midst of the grave difficulties
754 55 | and because those who are minded to help them should understand
755 23 | account of their apostolic ministry, but also by reason of their
756 63(111)| Leo XIII, encyclica Mirae caritatis, d. 28 Maii, a.
757 65 | from her, as though from a mirror, is reflected the beauty
758 43 | united intimately with their miseries and sorrows, and affectionately
759 26 | they bequeath their sacred mission to others who take their
760 26 | can ever praise enough the missionaries who toil for the conversion
761 20 | How, for example, could a missionary such as the wonderful St.
762 59 | matter just temperance and moderation must be used, as Christian
763 37(60) | Cf. Allocutio ad Moderatrices supremas Ordinum et Institutorum
764 59 | moral instruction."103 In modern times however there are
765 52 | vigilance which guards every moment of our lives and every type
766 27 | live within the convent or monastery walls, have consecrated
767 54(90) | Arelat., Sermo 41; ed. G. Morin, Maredsous,1937,vol.I, p.
768 53 | our lives and by bodily mortification that we render them obedient
769 55 | modesty; they may attend motion pictures, even those forbidden
770 56 | keep them from evil."98 Motivated by the same principles,
771 43 | religious men and women find the motive for giving themselves to
772 50 | declare they are drawn by some movement of soul to aspire to the
773 20 | carefully why the love of Christ moves generous souls to abstain
774 5 | 5. Innumerable is the multitude of those who from the beginning
775 65(114)| virginitate, ed. Th. Lefort, Muséon, XLII, 1929, p. 247. ~
776 30 | and woman, but desire the mystery it enshrines, who reject
777 30 | practice while loving its mystic signification."55 ~
778 26 | stranger, and you took me in; naked, and you covered me; sick,
779 | namely
780 26 | multitudes, exiles from their native country, or the nuns who
781 66(122)| S. Bernard., In nativitate B. Mariae Virginis, Sermo
782 51(81) | Cf. S. Augustin., De natura et gratia, c. 43, n. 50;
783 36 | that may offend this virtue nearly or remotely; at such a price
784 68 | and virtue to the current necessities of the Church, may soon
785 49 | because though we bend not the neck to the sword, yet with a
786 49 | able to embrace it there is needed not only a strong and declared
787 | neither
788 51 | has been weakened by upset nerves and whom some doctors, sometimes
789 33 | without danger to his vital nervous system, and consequently
790 | next
791 36 | them with the highest moral nobility. ~
792 35 | wholeheartedly after what is noblest in human and Christian life. ~
793 | none
794 | nonetheless
795 36 | virginity, far from harming the normal unfolding of man or woman,
796 3 | in the Church increased notably, as We have shown more at
797 | nothing
798 51 | but in commanding serves notice that one do what he can,
799 64 | eminent way to protect and nourish an unsullied and perfect
800 60 | 60. This modesty is nourished by the fear of God, that
801 55 | periodicals; they may read novels which are listed in the
802 42 | at their command the vast numbers of those who live in wedlock
803 21 | abundantly illustrated, the numerous advantages for advancement
804 26 | their native country, or the nuns who render them indispensable
805 23 | also cared for by a virgin nurse even when He was still an
806 26 | child or adult will find nurses moved by the love of Christ
807 18 | her lips: "You yourself, O Christ, are my all. For
808 66 | confidence fly to her and obey the counsel of St. Bernard, "
809 16 | And certainly those who obligate themselves by perpetual
810 22 | question, it is a necessary and obligatory condition."41 ~
811 22 | ministers that they voluntarily oblige themselves to observe perfect
812 55 | censorship; they may peruse even obscene periodicals; they may read
813 35 | and even of the spirit, obscuring our reason and weakening
814 22 | voluntarily oblige themselves to observe perfect chastity.40 And "
815 47 | as St. Ambrose so aptly observed.70 ~
816 34 | St. Thomas very rightly observes, the deepest natural instinct
817 50 | fitness of candidates, even obtaining, as often as is proper,
818 22 | ecclesiastical celibacy occupies a place of honor, and, in
819 49 | Ambrose, is as a sacrificial offering, and the virgin "an oblation
820 29 | kingdom of heaven, virginity offers itself as "a pearl of great
821 37(61) | Cf. Decretum S. Officii, De matrimonii finibus,
822 65 | the saying of Ambrose, "Oh the richness of the virginity
823 62 | the importunate it will be opened."108 Ambrose adds that the
824 37 | sacrament, conferred ex opere operato, renders the use of marriage
825 37 | sacrament, conferred ex opere operato, renders the use
826 2 | Old Testament virginity is ordered to be kept and preserved,
827 56 | to which all those are ordinarily subject who are in intimate
828 37(60) | ad Moderatrices supremas Ordinum et Institutorum Religiosarum,
829 22 | bind the ministers of the Oriental Church to the same degree,
830 65 | That virginity owes its origin to Mary is the testimony
831 31 | the Church, the beauty and ornament of spiritual grace, a subject
832 26 | unwearying devotion; the orphan, the person fallen into
833 43 | chastity are practically outside the community of men. Are
834 54 | Therefore I flee, lest I be overcome."92 Flight must be understood
835 68 | deny that this Our joy is overshadowed by a certain sorrow since
836 26 | for the conversion of the pagan multitudes, exiles from
837 2 | They rightly noted that the pagans of antiquity imposed this
838 20 | accomplished such gigantic and painful labors, if each had to look
839 72 | they realize that their pains, sufferings and prayers
840 23(42) | XXI, 5-7; cf. S. Siric. Papa, Ep. ad Himer. 7; PL LVI,
841 53 | 53. Hence we must watch particularly over the movements of our
842 67 | the heart of the Supreme Pastor is greatly comforted, Venerable
843 26 | only does not abdicate his paternity, but increases it immensely,
844 65 | of virtue. See in her the pattern of your life, for in her,
845 29 | virginity offers itself as "a pearl of great price," for which
846 19 | affection, but this love had perforce to express itself by the
847 43 | example of his Divine Master, perform the function of a good shepherd,
848 23 | use of marriage during the period of their service in the
849 55 | may peruse even obscene periodicals; they may read novels which
850 39 | expression of human love permitted in the married state, nonetheless
851 56 | 56. No doubt this pernicious method is based upon serious
852 49 | determination of completely and perpetually abstaining from those legitimate
853 71 | suffering bitter and terrible persecutions in not a few countries.
854 4 | perfect chastity and of persevering thus till death, or to strengthen
855 26 | devotion; the orphan, the person fallen into material destitution
856 39 | effective aid in striving for personal sanctity than the solitude
857 51 | doctors, are too quick to persuade that they should be freed
858 50 | one than they should be persuaded to shoulder. And so priests,
859 42 | the taking of sacred vows, persuading them that they can, if joined
860 55 | ecclesiastical censorship; they may peruse even obscene periodicals;
861 42 | completely to God, without doubt perverts the right order. Indeed
862 19(33) | I Petr. II, 21; S. Augustin., De
863 23(43) | S. Petrus Dam., De coelibatu sacerdotum,
864 13 | marriage or because like Pharisees they proudly flaunt their
865 72(127)| Phil., II, 8. ~
866 3 | of the Apostles5 say that Philip the deacon was the father
867 13 | they proudly flaunt their physical integrity, an attitude which
868 19 | virginity brought forth physically, to whom holy virginity
869 55 | they may attend motion pictures, even those forbidden by
870 62 | prayer.109 With that fervent piety for which he was noted St.
871 26 | immediately after birth, is placed in the care of consecrated
872 18 | Methodius, Bishop of Olympus, places these beautiful words on
873 74 | all your faithful, be a pledge of heavenly grace and a
874 51 | And yet, although chastity pledged to God is a difficult virtue,
875 53 | right eye scandalize thee, pluck it out and cast it from
876 60 | truly do I fear lest it be plundered by thieving pride. No one
877 47 | 47. It should be pointed out, also, that God does
878 44 | Venerable Brothers, to some points which are of practical application. ~
879 50 | life, must urge them to ponder the matter carefully, lest
880 48 | St. Jerome, intently pondering this sacred phrase of Jesus
881 74 | the sixteenth year of Our Pontificate. ~PIUS XII ~ ~
882 31 | Lord, the most illustrious portion of Christ's flock. In them
883 65 | life be for you like the portrayal of virginity, for from her,
884 58 | the Holy Spirit.102 He who possesses the treasure of Christian
885 16 | in the most perfect way possible what Christ said about perpetual
886 51 | invitation and do all in their power to attain it, can perfectly
887 64 | Ambrose says,113 and the most powerful Mother of those in particular
888 62(110)| S. Alphonsus a Liguori, Practica di amar Gesu Cristo, c.
889 44 | some points which are of practical application. ~
890 43 | to perfect chastity are practically outside the community of
891 43 | they are very much to be praised; nor can they be said to
892 4 | many others, have sung the praises of virginity. And this doctrine
893 56 | the world,"97 and He had prayed to His Heavenly Father in
894 72 | their pains, sufferings and prayers are of great value in the
895 30 | the consecrating prelate prays God: "that there may exist
896 1 | without doubt among the most precious treasures which the Founder
897 32 | Church. Finally, We and Our Predecessors have often expounded it
898 18 | seen, loved, believed, and preferred above all else."29 It is
899 30 | virgins, the consecrating prelate prays God: "that there may
900 58 | is so important for the preservation of perfect chastity and
901 2 | preserved, it is only a previous requisite for marriage;2
902 56 | them into the world;"96 yet previously He had said of them, "They
903 15 | 15. This then is the primary purpose, this the central
904 68 | We have already given the principal reasons which account for
905 50 | 50. Prior, therefore, to entering
906 26 | you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me. . .
907 26 | or moral abjection, the prisoner, will not be abandoned.
908 6 | of perfection and yet by private promise or vow completely
909 39 | affirmed that because of this privation they have diminished and
910 34 | which is the distinguishing privilege of our nature, to regulate
911 48 | stirring on His soldiers to the prize of purity. He that can take
912 3(7) | S. Iustin., Apol. I pro christ., c. 15; PG VI, 349. ~
913 57 | prudent knowledge of those problems which our times have brought
914 42 | be their circumstances, produce rich and salutary fruits
915 73 | and women, who are bravely professing their faith even to the
916 43 | labor for their spiritual progress in this twofold way. ~
917 55 | Index of forbidden books or prohibited by the Natural Law. All
918 42 | those who live in wedlock to promote apostolic works in the ranks
919 56 | the world, the Church has promulgated appropriate and wise laws,99
920 47 | it is "not imposed, but proposed," as St. Ambrose so aptly
921 32 | errors which are so often propounded under a specious appearance
922 57 | plants who must still be protected and gradually trained to
923 60 | pride. No one therefore protects virginity, but God Himself
924 60 | chaste in flesh should not be proud, for he should know that
925 13 | because like Pharisees they proudly flaunt their physical integrity,
926 6(11) | apostolic constitution Provida Mater, art. III, section
927 57 | careful education which provides them with a gradual approach
928 58 | which is truly called the prudence of chastity. For modesty
929 57 | gradual approach to and a prudent knowledge of those problems
930 50 | to its end. They should prudently examine the fitness of candidates,
931 55 | this kind of amusement and publication and because those who are
932 46 | holy men and women, who are publicly honored by the Church, and
933 52 | will see himself quickly pulled toward those "works of the
934 63 | against lust.111 The more pure and chaste is a soul, the
935 29 | To souls, restless for a purer life or inflamed with the
936 63 | as a spiritual medicine, purifies and heals us; likewise it
937 42 | and mothers of families pursue a greater spiritual good
938 65 | Mother of the Lord."115 Pursuing the ideas of Athanasius,116
939 59(103)| Alloc. Magis quam mentis, d. 23 Sept., a.
940 22 | of the hierarchy are in question, it is a necessary and obligatory
941 51 | Catholic doctors, are too quick to persuade that they should
942 52 | flesh, he will see himself quickly pulled toward those "works
943 51 | says the Council of Trent, quoting St. Augustine, " 'God does
944 46 | mothers; indeed it is not rare to find married people who
945 34 | addition, it is for the rational inclination, which is the
946 68 | that they may be able to reach so noble a goal. May God
947 49 | strong and noble souls, souls ready to do battle and conquer "
948 72 | even to death."127 May they realize that their pains, sufferings
949 49 | to contain and dominate rebellious movements of body and soul,
950 10 | but only by those who have received the gift; for some are hindered
951 | recently
952 18 | God by inviting them to recite these words: "The kingdom
953 62 | of chastity than instant recourse to God in prayer.110 ~
954 20 | charity. From our Lord's words referred to above, it has already
955 3 | virgins, the word certainly refers to their state of life rather
956 65 | though from a mirror, is reflected the beauty of chastity and
957 30 | special consideration is the reflection that the most delicate fruit
958 36 | senses, it is not enough to refrain from acts directly contrary
959 70 | to her Divine Spouse. In regard to consecrated virgins,
960 69 | source of trouble, sorrow or regret, let them seriously meditate
961 34 | privilege of our nature, to regulate these fundamental instincts
962 23 | to be handled now that He reigns, limitless, in heaven?"43 ~
963 30 | mystery it enshrines, who reject its practice while loving
964 31 | finds expression and she rejoices; the more the number of
965 37(60) | Ordinum et Institutorum Religiosarum, d. 15 septembris 1952;
966 19 | that their Divine Master remained all His life a virgin. St.
967 5 | consecrated to God their remaining years in the unmarried state,
968 50 | and then, if serious doubt remains, especially if it is based
969 21 | themselves have clearly remarked. Nevertheless, it must be
970 63 | XIII asserted, is the best remedy against lust.111 The more
971 36 | offend this virtue nearly or remotely; at such a price will the
972 53 | and that we steadfastly remove far from us anything that
973 37 | conferred ex opere operato, renders the use of marriage so holy
974 21 | which derive from a complete renouncement of all sexual pleasure.
975 16 | themselves to Christ by renouncing the pleasures of the flesh,
976 20 | implied that this complete renunciation of marriage frees men from
977 5 | and still others, after repenting their sins, have chosen
978 10 | at all."12 Jesus Christ replied that His ideal is not understood
979 20 | their wives, nor does he reprehend wives because they seek
980 21 | from lawful marriage, is reprehensible in itself; on the contrary,
981 54 | easily struggle against and repress the wiles of evil and the
982 32 | Encyclical Letter, and to reprove these errors which are so
983 20 | that the Apostle is not reproving men because they are concerned
984 68 | errors in this matter, will repudiate them as soon as they are
985 67 | held in great honor and repute in the present as it was
986 6 | religious state,9 and is also required by the Latin Church of clerics
987 18 | which the Church herself requires of virgins on the day they
988 2 | preserved, it is only a previous requisite for marriage;2 and furthermore,
989 18 | with the sentiments and resolutions which the Church herself
990 68 | will consequently seriously resolve both to correct them and
991 18 | hearts."28 And this in other respects too is in harmony with the
992 5 | of God to abstain for the rest of their lives from sexual
993 29 | angels of God."52 To souls, restless for a purer life or inflamed
994 72 | the sight of God for the restoration of His Kingdom in their
995 33 | from this that man cannot restrain it for his whole life without
996 29 | spirit over the body is the result of a divine assistance and
997 29 | this world the glory of the resurrection; you pass through the world
998 40 | celibacy of her priests must be retained; she knows it is and will
999 18 | Christ that urges a virgin to retire behind convent walls and
1000 68 | no reason why We should return to them now. Rather do We
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