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1 Int | ordination has destined you. ~10. This is the undertaking
2 III | to the Blessed Sacrament ~100. These and all the other
3 I(37) | 12: Migne, P.G., XXVI. 1003s. ~
4 III | Care of the Younger Clergy ~101. Here We cannot refrain
5 III | care of the young priests. ~102. The passage from the sheltered
6 III | steps of their ministry. ~103. We approve, therefore,
7 III | temperaments and aptitudes. ~104. For this reason We would
8 III | number of dioceses together. ~105. In Our own Beloved City,
9 III | Institute for young priests.83 ~106. We exhort you, venerable
10 III | certainly suffer harm. ~107. It is particularly recommended
11 III | perfect the spirit of piety. ~108. We remind all pastors of
12 I(48) | 1: Migne, P.L., XXXVII, 1081. ~
13 III | idleness. ~Community Life ~109. We approve and strongly
14 III | or of nearby parishes. ~110. If the practice of community
15 III | Continuation of Studies ~111. Moreover, priests must
16 III | Libraries for the Clergy ~112. To encourage these studies,
17 III | and parochial libraries. ~113. Despite the despoiling
18 III | and their good taste".88 ~114. These libraries must not
19 IV | PART IV. CURRENT PROBLEMS ~115. Finally, venerable brethren,
20 IV | The Spirit of Novelty ~116. You are already aware that
21 IV | more disturbing manner. ~117. Novelty is never in itself
22 IV | righteousness and virtue. ~118. The age in which we live
23 IV | Require the Bishop's Approval ~119. We earnestly call your
24 IV | the modern apostolate. ~120. In this way, all will be
25 IV | AND THE SOCIAL QUESTION ~121. Similarly, a correct attitude
26 IV | Squarely Facing Communism ~122. There are some who show
27 IV | Excesses of Capitalism ~123. Others show themselves
28 IV | want experienced by many. ~127. You especially, venerable
29 IV | difficulties encountered. ~128. For this reason, We exhort
30 IV | Part of Public Authorities ~133. Public authorities also,
31 FIN | Bringing all Souls to Jesus ~135. We are priests of Christ.
32 III(71)| Cf. can. 1353. ~
33 FIN | Life Received from Christ ~136. We shall reach our goal
34 III(76)| Cf. C.I.C., can 1366, 2. ~
35 FIN | Christ. Showing Good Example ~137. For this reason, We remind
36 FIN | Esteeming the Priestly Vocation ~138. Take the greatest heed
37 FIN | Spirit in this Holy Year ~139. In order that this Our
38 FIN | A Holy Year Retreat ~140. Reflecting upon these incentives
39 FIN | Mary, Mother of Priests ~141. When you meet very serious
40 FIN | of the Christian people. ~142. Our Lady loves everyone
41 FIN | Priests Entrusted to Mary ~143. To the Beloved Mother of
42 FIN | Blessing for Persecuted Clergy ~144. Trusting in the powerful
43 FIN | Blessing for all Priests ~145. May the Apostolic Blessing
44 FIN | Our paternal benevolence. ~146. Given at Rome, in Saint
45 III(72)| Acta Leonis, vol VI, p. 158. ~
46 III(83)| A.A.S., XLI, 1949, pp. 165-167. ~
47 III(83)| A.S., XLI, 1949, pp. 165-167. ~
48 III(72)| dei 22 mensis Augusti a. 1886: Acta Leonis, vol VI, p.
49 III(88)| de 15 mensis Aprilis anno 1923: in Enchiridion Clericorum,
50 Int(9) | A.A.S., XXXV, 1943, p. 193 sq. ~
51 Int(8) | sacerdotii, A.A.S., XXVIII, 1936, p. 5 sq. ~
52 III(88)| Clericorum, Typ. Pol. Vat., 1937, p. 613. ~
53 II(60) | Cf. A.A.S., XXXVI, 1944, p. 239; Epist. Cum Proxime
54 III(83)| Cf. A.A.S., XLI, 1949, pp. 165-167. ~
55 FIN | year of the Great Jubilee, 1950, the twelfth year of Our
56 I | and even death. ~Celibacy ~20. The priest has as the proper
57 I(53) | A.A.S., XXXV, 1943, p. 235. ~
58 Int(7) | Acta Pii X, vol. IV, p. 237 sq. ~
59 II(60) | A.A.S., XXXVI, 1944, p. 239; Epist. Cum Proxime exeat. ~
60 III(74)| A.A.S., XXXI, 1939, pp. 245-251. ~
61 III(74)| A.S., XXXI, 1939, pp. 245-251. ~
62 I | a Model of All Virtues ~26. Many things occur to Our
63 I | GRACE FOR SANCTIFICATION ~27. Everyone knows, beloved
64 I(38) | c. 6: Migne, P.L., XLI, 284. ~
65 I | and in Holy Mass ~30. The very same thing occurs
66 I | the Eucharistic Sacrifice ~31. Now if this holds true
67 I | of St. Peter Chrysologus ~34. The priest should, therefore,
68 I | of the Blood of Christ ~36. Priests and beloved sons,
69 I | means of Sanctification ~40. Moreover, the Divine Office
70 I | treasure of His merits. ~42. Meditate with care and
71 I | The Liturgical Cycle ~43. In the Encyclical Mediator
72 I | cycle. ~Spiritual Exercises ~44. In order that we may progress
73 I | Meditation on Eternal Truths ~45. Above all else, the Church
74 I | mysteries of the Life of Jesus ~46. It behooves the sacred
75 I | of Omitting Meditation ~47. We therefore consider it
76 I | and the Spirit of Prayer ~48. From mental prayer cannot
77 I | Devotion to the Blessed Mother ~49. Inasmuch as priests can
78 I | to the Blessed Sacrament ~50. Also, before closing his
79 I(41) | CVIIIs Migne, P.L., LII, 500, 501. ~
80 I(41) | CVIIIs Migne, P.L., LII, 500, 501. ~
81 III | Ourselves did this when, on the 50th anniversary of Our priesthood,
82 I | and Frequent Confession ~51. Let him also not omit his
83 Int(10)| A.A.S. XXXIX, 1947, p. 521 sq. ~
84 II | OF THE SACRED MINISTRY ~55. The Redeemer's Side was
85 I(42) | A.S., XXXIX, 1947, pp. 552, 553. ~
86 II | of the Mysteries of God ~56. It is the priests who are
87 II | have grown enormously. ~57. The priest must also strive
88 I(49) | A.A.S., XXXIX, 1947, p. 574. ~
89 II | Christ in Apostolic Work ~58. But the priest must remember
90 II | Who gives the growth".57 ~59. When the apostolate is
91 II | The Heresy Of Action ~60. For these reasons, while
92 II | the Salvation of Souls ~61. We earnestly exhort you,
93 III(88)| Typ. Pol. Vat., 1937, p. 613. ~
94 II | Example of the Redeemer ~62. In the same way that, in
95 II | these let us be content".67 ~65. Through this disinterestedness
96 II | Increasing Knowledge and Zeal ~66. Finally, this industrious
97 II | needs of the faithful. ~67. May your zeal increase
98 II | with Spiritual Directors ~68. We desire likewise, in
99 II | of St. Giuseppe Cafasso ~69. Not many years ago, with
100 III | PART III. PRACTICAL RULES ~70. Up to the present we have
101 III(81)| VII, 2; Migne, P.G., V, 700. ~
102 III | New Methods for New Times ~71. Now, however, in order
103 III(80)| Ibid., IX, 1, 714, 715. ~
104 III | the Good of the Church ~72. As you well know, after
105 III | Recruiting New Laborers ~73. But it is also necessary
106 III | Especially by Holiness of Life ~76. The choice of candidates
107 III | Careful and Prudent Selection ~77. This wise and prudent selection
108 III | Investigation of Aspirants ~78. But it is always necessary
109 III | Qualifications of Candidates ~79. You know well, venerable
110 III | physician should be sought. ~80. With this choice of vocations
111 III | VOCATIONS ~A Serious Duty ~81. But if many pastors are
112 III | fruitful in its results".72 ~82. We deem it opportune, therefore,
113 III | Healthy and Calm Environment ~83. In the first place, it
114 III | Sense of Responsibility ~84. Particular attention must
115 III | reach balanced conclusions. ~85. In this way young men are
116 III | Isolation from the World ~86. If young men -- especially
117 III | and Scientific Training ~87. Another serious duty of
118 III | Inferior to That of The Laity ~88. In the first place We urge
119 III | and Theological Training ~89. In the intellectual training
120 III | The Scholastic Method ~90. In this connection, it
121 III | as sad experience shows. ~91. In order to prevent wavering
122 III | Knowledge for Its Own Sake ~92. If, with so much solicitude,
123 III | Seek the Interior Life ~93. As We have already written
124 III | desire of increasing them. ~94. In the course of the day,
125 III | duties. ~The Spirit of Faith ~95. For this reason, let every
126 III | Ecclesiastical Virtues ~96. Those who are responsible
127 III | Particularly Obedience ~97. It is necessary that young
128 III | do thy will, O God".78 ~98. From the seminary on, the
129 III | Solid and Proved Chastity ~99. Every care and solicitude
130 III | Mary, full of trust and abandonment to the Mother of God and
131 II | so much misery, We cannot abstain from expressing our pre-occupation
132 FIN | concerned, We implore an abundance of divine graces on all,
133 IV | has not only indicated the abuses of capital and the right
134 I | the complete and humble acceptance of the precepts of Christian
135 I | deserve to have our prayers accepted and obtain a super-abundance
136 III | exercises of piety may not be accompanied by an interior movement
137 I | assiduous labor is not to be accomplished through empty velleity,
138 III | discussions to help them and accustom them to form judgments and
139 I | ourselves for some days from our accustomed occupations and habitual
140 III | the spirit of obedience by accustoming themselves to submit their
141 I | through empty velleity, nor achieved through mere desires and
142 III | you to examine with your acknowledged prudence and with care whether
143 I | the Priest and Victim, acts in His capacity as Head
144 I | Christ does not mean merely adapting one's mind to His doctrine;
145 II | these forms of apostolate, add also all those others which
146 III | united to God. It must be added that the priest who is the "
147 I | We deem it opportune to address to you a special exhortation
148 III | people, they can more easily adjust themselves to the sacred
149 II | lives that the faithful, admiring their example, will feel
150 Int | hears you, hears me".12 Admitted to this most sublime ministry
151 III | wanting in a priest whose adolescence has been nourished with
152 III | in minor seminaries are adolescents separated from the natural
153 III | happen that they either adopt a misguided and false attitude
154 I | humble attitude of mind, pay adoration, honor, praise and thanksgiving
155 I | least a little time there to adore Jesus in the Sacrament of
156 Int | lives of Christian layfolk. Advance then, thus adorned with
157 I | that, in undertaking and advancing in the spiritual life, you
158 III | however, no doubt that great advantages derive from it. In the first
159 IV | combating the errors of adversaries; priests who compromise
160 II | let itself be overcome by adversity, and which embraces all,
161 III | dangers, lacking prudent advisors, -- they themselves and
162 I | the voice of Christ our Advocate, by which we receive the
163 IV | conflict. This state of affairs distresses Us profoundly
164 Int | to turn Our thoughts and affections in a special way to the
165 | Again
166 IV | especially the sick and aged. By acting in this manner,
167 I | do down the course of the ages, that which Christ Himself
168 II | Cafasso ~69. Not many years ago, with great satisfaction,
169 III | seminarians must always aim at making them acquire all
170 IV | many countries which are aimed at the personal interests
171 III | principles while all those who, alas, have deserted or renounced
172 IV | the care of their person alien to both their dignity and
173 III(73)| Cf. Allocut. d. 25 Novembris a. 1948
174 I | morals, or because of the allurements of vice which you find so
175 | alone
176 | along
177 I | only weakened or ceases altogether, but the entire priestly
178 IV | name from the excessive amassing of private wealth [excessive,
179 III | and generous piety of our ancestors, their studies and their
180 I | models those great saints of ancient and modern times who joined
181 III | according to the method of the Angelic Doctor"76 brought up to
182 I | give due praise to, and animate with paternal encouragement
183 Int(7) | Exhortatio Haerent animo; Acta Pii X, vol. IV, p.
184 III | did this when, on the 50th anniversary of Our priesthood, We erected
185 III(88)| datam de 15 mensis Aprilis anno 1923: in Enchiridion Clericorum,
186 IV | some places, priests have answered their Pastor's call in a
187 III | Athlete of Christ, Ignatius of Antioch: "Obey ye all the bishop
188 IV(*) | the Latin phrase. Msgr. Antonio Bacei, secretary of the
189 IV | way you will relieve the anxieties of priests about an insecure
190 II | our pre-occupation and our anxiety for those who on account
191 III | Mother Church primarily and anxiously wishes that in seminaries
192 II | Liturgical Apostolate and the Apostleship of Prayer. In like manner,
193 I | consoling, from which should appear still more clearly how deep
194 IV(*) | the Italian translation appearing in L'Osservatore Romano
195 I | justice, "in the things which appertain to God",43 and that we may
196 FIN | Redemption be most efficaciously applied to every soul. Consider
197 Int | call from heaven, "he is appointed for men in the things pertaining
198 II | his ministry always more appreciated and fruitful. In the first
199 III | for the young men whom he approaches and among whom he looks
200 III(88)| Episcopos datam de 15 mensis Aprilis anno 1923: in Enchiridion
201 III | to their temperaments and aptitudes. ~104. For this reason We
202 I | priestly life, since it arises from Christ should always
203 I | which are associated the armies of the angels and saints
204 I | mountain top, when, with his arms lifted up to heaven, he
205 | around
206 III | incalculable harm on account of arrogant pride which easily enters
207 IV | any way; monstrosities of art which even pretend to call
208 I | recitation of formularies or of artistically executed chants; it is not
209 III | priesthood with diligence, to ascertain the intentions and the reasons
210 III | am not able, to beg I am ashamed".75 If, then, it should
211 II | Lord to St. Peter when he asks Him how many times he must
212 III | their actions and their aspirations. And, if to devotion to
213 II | The resolution of priests aspiring to holiness must be this:
214 II | bulwark against which the assaults of the enemies of God may
215 I | or not feel inspired to assimilate his life to his exalted
216 I | after being digested and assimilated, it be changed into our
217 III | pupils to reflect so that the assimilation of theoretical and practical
218 III | with some pastor and his assistants, for, in this way, with
219 I | the Lord with which are associated the armies of the angels
220 Int | freely and spontaneously assumed; be holy because, as you
221 I | confiding solely in God who, assuredly, is never found wanting
222 IV | praise so much and which assures proper assistance in case
223 IV | allow themselves to be led astray by the mania for novelty
224 I | enemies of God, with criminal astuteness, are trying to incite and
225 I(37) | S. ATHANS., De incarnatione, n. 12:
226 III | teaching of the invincible Athlete of Christ, Ignatius of Antioch: "
227 III | out in a healthy and calm atmosphere. Nevertheless, even here
228 IV | the new and exaggerated attachment to the past, you will use
229 I | sanctity to which we have attained, to bring to all men the
230 I | easily and with greater fruit attend to the contemplation of
231 III | in sumptuous houses with attendance paid to their taste and
232 I | silence, we are then more attentive to give ear to the voice
233 I | should be recited "worthily, attentively, and with devotion", as
234 II | that the priest should not attract the souls of everyone to
235 II | sincerity, always be able to attribute to yourselves -- with your
236 III | in our midst in the most august Sacrament, and if they make
237 III(72)| Hungarieae, dei 22 mensis Augusti a. 1886: Acta Leonis, vol
238 I | away; call upon mercy, that avarice may be overcome; and that
239 III | uprightness of character and aversion for falsehood and every
240 I | the mysteries of God."34 ~Avoidance of Familiarity ~24. To this
241 IV(*) | exaggerated capitalism". Monsignor Bacci heads the Secretariate that
242 IV(*) | Latin phrase. Msgr. Antonio Bacei, secretary of the Vatican
243 FIN | to shame, having nothing bad to say of us".93 ~Esteeming
244 III | form judgments and reach balanced conclusions. ~85. In this
245 I | to which we are called by Baptism and Holy Orders and the
246 II | that activity which is not based upon the help of grace and
247 I | no other purpose than to bear witness to His most ardent
248 II | that divine charity which bears everything with peace of
249 I | savor and to comprehend the beauties of the liturgy, and leads
250 III | showing its lofty dignity, its beauty, its necessity and its great
251 I | give them in a way that is befitting sacred ministers. Moreover,
252 III | To dig I am not able, to beg I am ashamed".75 If, then,
253 I | for, although he does not beget progeny for this passing
254 I | passing life of earth, he begets children for that life which
255 I | spoke to God and earnestly begged of Him mercy and favor for
256 | begin
257 Int | offering prayers to God on Our behalf, than by exhorting all the
258 | behind
259 I | the Life of Jesus ~46. It behooves the sacred ministers, therefore,
260 III | diocesan clergy and those belonging to religious orders or congregations,
261 | below
262 Ben | GREETINGS AND APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION: ~
263 IV | instruments of production for the benefit of the whole of society
264 FIN | a proof of Our paternal benevolence. ~146. Given at Rome, in
265 II | apostolic zeal shine with benign charity. If it be necessary --
266 I | love for His Father and to bestow on men the infinite treasures
267 I | s work, the priest will betake himself to the Tabernacle,
268 II | integrity of morals, would be betraying his ministry. But when the
269 | beyond
270 I | mysteries of Jesus Christ and bids us celebrate the feasts
271 FIN | thy speech be sound and blameless, so that anyone opposing
272 IV | individuals and isolate them in a blind selfishness but unites everyone
273 FIN | strayed through error or been blinded by passions, to enlighten
274 Int | difficulties, sufferings and bodily as well as spiritual needs
275 Int | of Catholicism, becoming bolder, owing to the state of civil
276 III | bound close together with bonds of fraternal charity, in
277 I | the words of that golden book, The Imitation of Christ, "
278 IV | philosophical systems which are born and die without improving
279 III | character formation in each boy by developing in him the
280 IV(*) | Phrase in brackets inserted by translator.
281 I | your face; instill in your breast the sacrament of divine
282 I(44) | Brev. Rom., Hymn. pro. off. Dedic.
283 III | Christian asceticism for bridling the passions, because the
284 I | as he should, cannot, in brief, fulfill faithfully, generously,
285 IV(*) | Vatican Secretariate for Briefs to Princes, said that what
286 II | the enemies of God may be broken. ~Satisfaction with Spiritual
287 II | sanctification of their brother-priests as counselors, confessors,
288 IV | trust that these ties of brotherly love will become ever closer
289 Int | preaching and example may you build the house, that is the family
290 III | structure of the priest is built, as upon solid pillars.
291 III | by God to undertake the burdens of the sacred ministry. ~
292 I | divine wisdom; constantly burn the incense of prayer; grasp
293 I | praises to God. Therefore, the canonical hours should be recited "
294 III(88)| Cf. Epistulam Emi Card. Petri Gasparri, a publicis
295 III | an ideal for imitation. ~Careful and Prudent Selection ~77.
296 III | Leo XIII said: "From the cares and solicitude imposed by
297 IV | assures proper assistance in case of sickness, invalidism
298 III | not only by preaching and catechetical instruction but also in
299 II | diffusion of instruction in the Catechism, the development and diffusion
300 III | dignity and efficiency to cathedral, collegiate, and parochial
301 Int(8) | Litt Enc. Ad catholici sacerdotii, A.A.S., XXVIII,
302 Int | souls while the enemies of Catholicism, becoming bolder, owing
303 IV | but where no capable lay Catholics are found, the priest should
304 IV | which the Church has never ceased to denounce. The Church
305 Int | things you deal with; and celebrating the mystery of the death
306 III | diocese or from other larger centers. In this situation -- isolated,
307 II | torrent in flood through the centuries to cleanse men's consciences,
308 I | rubrics, or for external ceremonies of worship; it is above
309 I | digested and assimilated, it be changed into our own substance,
310 IV | efficacy of their ministry. ~Changes Require the Bishop's Approval ~
311 III | under the pretext of not changing old customs, they show themselves
312 I | of artistically executed chants; it is not just a question
313 IV(*) | the Secretariate that is charged with the preparation in
314 II | yourselves -- with your spiritual charges as witnesses -- the words
315 I | clean, unstained, pure and chaste, as becomes the ministers
316 I | Him your faith, for the chastisement of perfidy; offer Him your
317 III | nourishing the spirit of faith, checking the passions, and maintaining
318 I | penance, which tempers and checks the immoderate movements
319 Int | glory of God on earth and to cherish and increase the Mystical
320 I | raised our voice with the choir of the inhabitants of the
321 I | Jesus Christ. But We have chosen to concentrate Our attention
322 II | ability to make the spirit of Christianity penetrate daily life in
323 I | gird yourself with the cincture of chastity; let Christ
324 IV | use a prudence which is circumspect and vigilant even when it
325 I | period of the day and every circumstance of life. ~The Voice of Christ
326 III | 105. In Our own Beloved City, We Ourselves did this when,
327 Int | bolder, owing to the state of civil society, are striving with
328 I(38) | Cf. S. Aug., De civitate Dei; 1. X, c. 6: Migne,
329 III | the Church and overlooking clarity and precision of ideas,
330 I | to preserve yourselves "clean, unstained, pure and chaste,
331 III | priests, we now insist that clerical students be deeply convinced
332 III(88)| anno 1923: in Enchiridion Clericorum, Typ. Pol. Vat., 1937, p.
333 I | soul should be towards the closest union with the Divine Redeemer,
334 I | by the authority of God. Clothe yourself with the garment
335 II | having food and sufficient clothing, with these let us be content".67 ~
336 II | solely for the glory of Cod and the salvation of souls.
337 III | received the priesthood".85 The Code, besides requiring that
338 III | moderation in the employment of coercive means, gradually lightening
339 III | of life and have already collaborated in a field which is also
340 III | students of the seminaries and colleges of Rome at the beginning
341 III | efficiency to cathedral, collegiate, and parochial libraries. ~
342 IV | preaching to the faithful or in combating the errors of adversaries;
343 Int | Divine Redeemer to Peter keep coming to Our mind: "Simon, son
344 I | God as man, in order to commend to the Eternal Father all
345 I | race and, therefore, "while commending His Spirit into the hands
346 I | hands of the Father, He commends Himself to God as man, in
347 I | Fathers and Doctors are commentary explanations. As your lips
348 I | this supernatural life and communicates it to the Mystical Body
349 II | Divine virtue and capable of communicating this virtue to others. May
350 I | also demands a continual communication with God; and because this
351 II | of the doctrine of the "Communion of Saints," and that they
352 II | priest must be ever open to compassion. Error must be fought with
353 I | his own strength nor be complacent in his own gifts nor seek
354 Int | the human race which He completed on the Cross, confided His
355 Int | Your life, which should be completely immune from sin, should
356 Int | demands, to the work of completing the redemption of man for
357 I | the soul to savor and to comprehend the beauties of the liturgy,
358 II | with solid learning that comprises not only theology but also
359 IV | adversaries; priests who compromise not only their consciences
360 II | denies to the proud but concedes generously to those working
361 I | Christ. But We have chosen to concentrate Our attention on those things
362 III | efficacy in giving clear concepts and showing how doctrines
363 III | capacity to use his judgment concerning men and events, and the
364 III | judgments and reach balanced conclusions. ~85. In this way young
365 Int | your members all vice and concupiscence. May your doctrine be the
366 I | that are truly marvelous, confiding solely in God who, assuredly,
367 I | associations, let your interest be confined to the demands of the sacred
368 I | by his divine office and confirmed by a divine grace. For he
369 IV | worthy of praise only when it confirms the truth and leads to righteousness
370 IV | brought about by the recent conflict. This state of affairs distresses
371 III | practice, all holy priests conform diligently to these truths
372 I | of Thabor, must first be conformed to the sufferings and trials
373 III | priest than that it is not in conformity with the Will of God. This
374 III | open the way to errors and confusion, as sad experience shows. ~
375 III | preaching the Gospel and confuting the doctrinal errors opposed
376 IV | intervened through the Sacred Congregation of the Council and gave
377 III | belonging to religious orders or congregations, to go forward, bound close
378 II | of the highest praise, in conjunction with trust in Divine Providence,
379 I | committed the special duty of consecrating to God, praying also in
380 II | by our times.61 ~Complete Consecration to the Salvation of Souls ~
381 I | meditation, and that, as a consequence, its daily practice can
382 IV | those priests who, even at considerable sacrifice, have helped and
383 III | will give you the greatest consolation insofar as, as Our predecessor
384 I | as sublime as they are consoling, from which should appear
385 II | grace and does not make constant use of the means necessary
386 IV | infected in some way by this contagion, who imbibe opinions and
387 I | sanctity also demands a continual communication with God;
388 I | be an indefatigable and continuous exercise, which aims at
389 III | violated the obligations contracted by sacred ordination. ~New
390 III | world and in silence, can contribute to the efficacy of the priestly
391 I | righteous life. Let his conversation be not according to the
392 III | instruction but also in private conversations to dissipate the prejudices
393 FIN | edification of the Church and the conversion of her enemies. ~Renewal
394 II | recognize, thanks to some inward conviction, that words he speaks are
395 I | actions and His example, convincing himself that it is not sufficient
396 III | the ministry more closely corresponding to their temperaments and
397 II | labor will be fruitful and corroborated by those gifts of grace
398 IV | Sacred Congregation of the Council and gave extraordinary faculties
399 II | their brother-priests as counselors, confessors, or spiritual
400 I | established by Him, "have been counted worthy to suffer disgrace
401 FIN | give an example of priestly courage and virtue. ~Blessing for
402 III | laymen who take similar courses of study. In this way, not
403 I | chastity; let Christ be the covering for your head; let the cross
404 FIN | new man, which has been created according to God in justice
405 III | prayer trusting in God. ~Creating Great Esteem for the Priesthood ~
406 I | the enemies of God, with criminal astuteness, are trying to
407 IV | Novelty is never in itself a criterion of truth and it can be worthy
408 I | earthly life, with a loud cry and tears, offered up prayers
409 III | Moreover, priests must cultivate study as Canon Law wisely
410 III | beginning they have acquired and cultivated a sincere and tender devotion
411 III | through lack of sufficient cultural preparation which can assure
412 II(60) | XXXVI, 1944, p. 239; Epist. Cum Proxime exeat. ~
413 IV | honest men more than the cunning. From this it follows almost
414 IV | PART IV. CURRENT PROBLEMS ~115. Finally,
415 III | of the Church84 that the custom of community life be introduced
416 III | pretext of not changing old customs, they show themselves inclined
417 I(41) | Sermo CVIIIs Migne, P.L., LII, 500, 501. ~
418 III(73)| Cf. Allocut. d. 25 Novembris a. 1948 habitam:
419 III | the active ministry may be dangerous for the priest who enters
420 I | the sexes which at times dares to insinuate itself even
421 I | not been wounded by any dart of sin".41 ~Mystical Death
422 III(88)| negotiis, ad Italiae Episcopos datam de 15 mensis Aprilis anno
423 II | sufficiently numerous, remain dead or, through poor direction,
424 Int | imitate the things you deal with; and celebrating the
425 FIN | imitators of God, as very dear children and walk in love,
426 III | manner must hold nothing dearer or more pleasing than to
427 II | the indispensable minimum, declared: ". . . but having food
428 I | The Church, as you know, declares as follows in this respect: "
429 III | are preoccupied about the decrease of vocations, they are no
430 II | with great satisfaction, We decreed the honors of the altar
431 I(44) | Brev. Rom., Hymn. pro. off. Dedic. Eccl. ~
432 I | preoccupation with worldly things to dedicate himself entirely to the
433 II | way, nevertheless, We have deemed it timely to stimulate to
434 I | appear still more clearly how deep should be the sanctity of
435 III | meet. Let them take heed to defend themselves against these
436 IV | to property promoted and defended by this system, but has
437 IV | means of sustaining and defending the freedom and dignity
438 IV | the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore
439 II | environments penetrated by lies and degraded by vice? Of a truth, he
440 III | their capacity and their degree of development. Everything
441 FIN | Christ also loved us and delivered himself up for us an offering
442 III | problems presented in a new way demanding more diligent examination
443 II | gifts of grace that God denies to the proud but concedes
444 IV | Church has never ceased to denounce. The Church has not only
445 IV | remedy the evils We have denounced, evils which are so widespread.
446 IV | wishes to fail in his duty. ~Denouncing the Harmful Excesses of
447 III | precision of ideas, not only depart from the correct method
448 III | are not lacking those who, departing from the teachings of the
449 III | state and perseverance in it depend in great part on this virtue.
450 III | doctrines entrusted as sacred deposit to the Church, teacher of
451 IV | clergy to want in order to deprive the people of their lawful
452 Int | but are suffering in the depths of their souls while the
453 III | doubt that great advantages derive from it. In the first place
454 IV | and the harmful results deriving from them must persuade
455 I | Savior, shall we be able to descend in safety from the heights
456 III | all those who, alas, have deserted or renounced the priesthood
457 I | God",43 and that we may deserve to have our prayers accepted
458 IV | hold true: "The laborer deserves his wages".91 How can you
459 I | fulfill in ourselves the designs of His divine mercy. ~The
460 III | parochial libraries. ~113. Despite the despoiling and destruction
461 III | libraries. ~113. Despite the despoiling and destruction they have
462 III | Despite the despoiling and destruction they have undergone, many
463 I | teaching of the Gospel,27 detaching himself from the things
464 III | opportune to indicate in greater detail some of the things which
465 I | opportunity here of giving a detailed treatment of all the virtues
466 III | We deem it superfluous to detain you with this subject. On
467 I | virtue, and finally, for determining on the most suitable means
468 I | do penance and that each detests and satisfies for his sins.
469 II | right path with no little detriment both to himself and to the
470 I | increased, Christian humility is developed, perverse moral habits are
471 II | whereby this Mystical Body develops because they must ever give
472 I | a love that is fervent, devoted, and painstaking. If it
473 I(34) | Pontificale Rom., In ordin. Diacon. ~
474 I | your lips repeat the words dictated by the Holy Spirit, try
475 IV | Christian charity among the different classes, and give to all
476 II | in themselves and almost diffident of the efficacy of divine
477 IV | spirit of novelty is being diffused in an ever graver and more
478 III | the doctrine necessary for diffusing the truth of the Gospel
479 III | unfaithful steward: "To dig I am not able, to beg I
480 I | life unless, after being digested and assimilated, it be changed
481 III | priests, both those of the diocesan clergy and those belonging
482 III | circumstances, for a number of dioceses together. ~105. In Our own
483 I | man is placed he should direct his intentions and his actions
484 I | ministers. Moreover, in directing these associations, let
485 I | overcome; and that folly may disappear, the immolation of sanctity
486 III | solicitude, We have, in the discharge of Our Apostolic office,
487 II | the light of wisdom and discipline and inflamed by the fire
488 IV | be done in an orderly and disciplined manner and the efficacy
489 I | which the Holy Spirit has disclosed to us in the Sacred Scriptures
490 III | of God, love union, flee discord, be an imitator of Jesus
491 II | results of modern science and discovery so that, like a good father,
492 III | judgment can form material for discussions to help them and accustom
493 I | Word of God and did not disdain to assume human nature.
494 II | not allow yourselves to be dismayed if, after assiduous labor,
495 III | absolutely necessary to dismiss them from the seminary before
496 III | will not feel themselves disorientated -- a thing that would not
497 II | salvation. ~The Priest as Dispenser of the Mysteries of God ~
498 I | Himself has placed at our disposal: a use which is as much
499 I | humanly possible, the same dispositions as those which the divine
500 III | opposed to it which are disseminated today among the people by