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1 10 | 10. Nevertheless, Providence
2 11 | 11. Wishing to give here only
3 47 | Space and Spirit, 1946, pag. 118- 119). ~
4 47 | Spirit, 1946, pag. 118- 119). ~
5 12 | 12. At first sight it is rightly
6 14 | 14. This common experience
7 15 | 15. Nevertheless, in the face
8 17 | 17. It was in the sphere of
9 18 | 18. But already at the dawn
10 19 | 19. The first very modest attempt
11 46 | und Moderne Lebenskunde, 1907, pag. 55). ~
12 47 | Copernicus." (Space and Spirit, 1946, pag. 118- 119). ~
13 41 | fur Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948, pag. 278 306). Only under
14 [Title]| of Sciences, November 22, 1951]~
15 20 | 20. At the same time it was
16 21 | 21. Also, in modern physical
17 37 | of the isotope of thorium 232 into thorium D (ThD). The
18 37 | of an isotope of uranium 235 into actinium D (AcD), and
19 37 | of the isotope of uranium 238 into an isotope of lead (
20 41 | Zeitschrift fur Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948, pag. 278 306).
21 41 | Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948, pag. 278 306). Only under such conditions
22 36 | that, in the space of 1,300 million years, the distance
23 41 | Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948, pag. 278 306). Only under such conditions
24 31 | 31. If the scientist turns
25 32 | 32. Let us now turn our attention
26 34 | 34. The most competent experts
27 35 | 35. First of all, to quote
28 36 | 36. The examination of various
29 46 | Wandel der Zeiten, 1911, pag. 362). In this same vein we find
30 37 | 37. To calculate the age of
31 38 | 38. The preceding method adopted
32 39 | 39. The oscillations of gravitation
33 39 | five to ten billion years. 40. Although these figures
34 40 | 41. In addition to the question
35 41 | 42. According to the theories
36 42 | 43. Rightly, on the other hand,
37 43 | 44. It is undeniable that when
38 44 | 45. It is quite true that the
39 45 | 46. This notwithstanding, it
40 46 | 47. As late as 1911, the celebrated
41 47 | 48. On the other hand, how
42 48 | 49. What, then, is the importance
43 5 | 5. But if the primitive experience
44 49 | 50. It has, besides, followed
45 50 | 51. Hence, creation took place
46 51 | 52. The knowledge of God as
47 52 | 53. Revelation, above all,
48 53 | 54. Today, after so many centuries
49 55 | 56. This is a vision of the
50 56 | 57. It is that Faith which
51 6 | 6. It is also helpful to consider,
52 7 | 7. From these "modes of being"
53 8 | 8. The contribution thus made
54 9 | Dante, Paradiso, Canto 33, 85-87). ~
55 9 | Paradiso, Canto 33, 85-87). ~
56 9 | 9. With similar richness other
57 | about
58 47 | Science, when he speaks of the above-mentioned inquiries into the age of
59 44 | present time are not an absolute proof of creation in time,
60 17 | light and heat which are absorbed by outside bodies, corresponding
61 32 | with an indescribably vast abundance of energy reserves, in virture
62 8 | great part new, and more acceptable, persuasive and welcome
63 3 | prioristic, as they are accused of being by a narrow-minded
64 37 | uranium 235 into actinium D (AcD), and of the isotope of
65 2 | their conclusions thereby acquire greater certainty, while
66 | across
67 37 | isotope of uranium 235 into actinium D (AcD), and of the isotope
68 16 | corpuscular radiations of radio active elements, along with many
69 4 | the sciences, by means of activities and methods which are analogous
70 40 | 41. In addition to the question of the age
71 [Title]| Address of Pope Pius XII to the
72 46 | matter is eternal. We cannot admit the creation of matter." (
73 38 | 38. The preceding method adopted to determine the age of
74 53 | saved, the nations must adore the Son, the loving Redeemer
75 2 | contrary to affirmations advanced in the past, true science
76 2 | progress, and contrary to affirmations advanced in the past, true
77 6 | as is not infrequently affirmed by the fact that modern
78 8 | in view of the certainty afforded by physics, seems to Us
79 1 | Almighty. At the same time it affords Us the welcome opportunity
80 | after
81 | again
82 41 | Nevertheless, scientists agree in holding that not only
83 35 | quote some figures-which aim at nothing else than to
84 6 | Not even science itself aims to go outside that world
85 9 | scattered through its maze" (Alighieri Dante, Paradiso, Canto 33,
86 1 | harmony of the work of an all-wise God. ~
87 11 | pointing out principally their amplitude and vastness and, so to
88 13 | corruption of vegetable and animal life. ~
89 9 | of the conceptual unity animating the cosmos, and of the teleology
90 22 | capable of compensating or annulling this exploitation through
91 42 | In vain would we seek an answer in natural science, which
92 9 | directing its movements, as to anticipate for modern man the joy which
93 38 | from outside our earth and, apart from the terrestrial minerals
94 39 | share the esteem of the Apostle for that divinely inspired
95 52 | concise terms of the ancient Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God,
96 15 | diversified manners, but they appeared to be endowed with a privilege
97 3 | guided, the human intellect approaches that demonstration of the
98 37 | radioactive substances, very approximate data are taken from the
99 46 | celebrated physicist Svante Arhenius declared that "the opinion
100 9 | argument from order such a vast array of knowledge and, so to
101 5 | universe (S. Th., 1 p., q. 2, art. 3); that is to say, to
102 43 | or self-created, and to ascend to a creating Spirit. With
103 42 | eagerness for truth insist on asking how matter reached this
104 50 | consideration of only one aspect of the universe; namely,
105 54 | people, will truly be able to assure basic progress for the march
106 39 | Although these figures may seem astounding, nevertheless, even to the
107 34 | physics, in collaboration with astronomers and astrophysicists, have
108 9 | sciences, especially the astronomical and the biological sciences,
109 34 | collaboration with astronomers and astrophysicists, have attempted to shed
110 41 | in the Zeitschrift fur Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948, pag. 278 306).
111 51 | to which human reason can attain. Nevertheless, as you are
112 19 | 19. The first very modest attempt to break down the nucleus (
113 34 | and astrophysicists, have attempted to shed light on these two
114 39 | these systems, as also the attrition resulting from tides, again
115 16 | as to consider themselves authorized to formulate in the name
116 43 | completely independent or autochthonous matter, whether uncreated
117 37 | the conclusion that the average age of the oldest minerals
118 47 | It provides a unifying background, suggested by geological
119 43 | centuries, has succeeded in bearing witness to that primordial "
120 | become
121 | becomes
122 18 | breaking down of the nucleus, began to exclude any such example.
123 | begin
124 9 | empyrean heaven when he beheld in God ~"Into one volume
125 | behind
126 52 | ancient Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
127 50 | exalted Maker, realize that it belongs to Him in space and in time
128 2 | of knowledge, there flow benefits not only for the scientist
129 | besides
130 20 | for example, according to Bethe, and in the midst of a temperature
131 9 | the astronomical and the biological sciences, have in our own
132 21 | physical laboratories, through bombardment with particles endowed with
133 9 | in God ~"Into one volume bound by love, the same that the
134 53 | Redeemer of mankind, and bow to the loving inspirations
135 35 | converge. We point them out briefly: ~(1) recession of the spiral
136 39 | simplest of the faithful, they bring no new or different concept
137 19 | it has been possible, by bringing into play tremendous forces,
138 48 | microcosm, it has considerably broadened and deepened the empirical
139 47 | universe, similar to the one brought about four centuries ago
140 43 | along with matter, there burst forth from nothing a sea
141 50 | it. It is a reply which bursts forth from nature and calm
142 43 | of generous love matter busting with energy. In fact, it
143 [Title]| C. THE UNIVERSE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT ~
144 37 | 37. To calculate the age of original radioactive
145 43 | spread out over the universe, calling into existence with a gesture
146 50 | bursts forth from nature and calm consideration of only one
147 43 | knowledge weighs this problem calmly, it feels drawn to break
148 49 | the epoch when the cosmos came forth from the hands of
149 | cannot
150 9 | Alighieri Dante, Paradiso, Canto 33, 85-87). ~
151 1 | select group of eminent Cardinals, illustrious diplomats,
152 56 | children entrusted to Our care: Largire lumen vespere,-
153 3 | arguments which have been carefully examined throughout the
154 36 | spiral nebulae, especially as carried out by Edwin W. Hubble at
155 4 | and mutually compatible, carry on their work. Though in
156 6 | as time, space, motion, causality, substance all of which
157 19 | as it contributes to the cause of peace, is certainly to
158 46 | 47. As late as 1911, the celebrated physicist Svante Arhenius
159 38 | are the only examples of celestial bodies which can be studied
160 20 | the fixed stars. In the center of our sun, for example,
161 19 | among the glories of our century-represents in the field of practical
162 20 | degrees, there takes place a chain-reaction returning upon itself, in
163 17 | of electronics that the character of mutability was first
164 49 | that concreteness which is characteristic of physical proofs, it has
165 [Title]| TWO ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COSMOS ~
166 17 | of the positive electric charge which determine the place
167 56 | fervent prayer for all His children entrusted to Our care: Largire
168 3 | the existence of God which Christian wisdom recognizes in those
169 43 | drawn to break through the circle of completely independent
170 22 | 22. We have desired to cite only some few examples,
171 5 | scientific discoveries the classical proofs of the Angelic Doctor,
172 43 | creating Spirit. With the same clear and critical look with which
173 39 | The figures We have quoted clothe these words in a concrete
174 34 | experts in atomic physics, in collaboration with astronomers and astrophysicists,
175 20 | which four hydrogen nuclei combine with one nucleus of helium.
176 15 | were indeed capable of combining in most diversified manners,
177 14 | 14. This common experience is corroborated
178 1 | to spend some time in the company of a select group of eminent
179 20 | thus liberated comes to compensate the loss involved in the
180 22 | no processes capable of compensating or annulling this exploitation
181 34 | 34. The most competent experts in atomic physics,
182 50 | is neither explicit nor complete, this is the reply we were
183 43 | break through the circle of completely independent or autochthonous
184 14 | have demonstrated to be composed of the same kind of atoms. ~
185 19 | stable than ordinary chemical compositions, but this notwithstanding,
186 7 | greater or lesser degrees of comprehension, are noted with equal evidence
187 36 | of the spiral nebulae was compressed into a relatively restricted
188 39 | bring no new or different concept from the one they learned
189 45 | compatible with their scientific conceptions and that they are even led
190 6 | substance all of which concepts are supremely important
191 9 | stupefying a vision of the conceptual unity animating the cosmos,
192 40 | certainly more difficult, concerning the state and quality of
193 44 | metaphysics and Revelation in what concerns simple creation or those
194 11 | lending an ear to a miniature concert of the immense universe,
195 52 | recites unhesitatingly the concise terms of the ancient Apostles'
196 48 | rests, and from which it concludes to the existence of an Ens
197 2 | rational speculations, their conclusions thereby acquire greater
198 49 | years ago. Thus, with that concreteness which is characteristic
199 41 | 278 306). Only under such conditions can we explain the formation
200 12 | new progress, as though confirming with new proofs the theory
201 18 | their last analysis, were connected with a spontaneous breaking
202 21 | atom of uranium. In this connection mention must also be made
203 2 | they take these scientific conquests as the basis for their rational
204 50 | and the microcosm, become conscious of its exalted Maker, realize
205 54 | more deeply rooted in the consciousness of the people, will truly
206 16 | fundamental laws of the conservation of mass and energy. Some
207 48 | and the microcosm, it has considerably broadened and deepened the
208 2 | the object of their own considerations. Genuine philosophers profit
209 47 | research, it might well be considered as the most outstanding
210 39 | springs forth a new source of consolation for those who share the
211 47 | anything we know, and this form constitutes the very last limit of science.
212 31 | future, he finds himself constrained to recognize, both in the
213 14 | processes of destruction and construction of corporeal substances
214 51 | greater reason, Revelation, contemplate the substance of this Creator
215 6 | certain ancient ideas, whose content was perhaps judged in the
216 49 | proofs, it has confirmed the contingency of the universe and also
217 16 | millimeter, is a theater of continuous mutations, no less than
218 2 | measure of its progress, and contrary to affirmations advanced
219 9 | sciences, have in our own day contributed to the argument from order
220 8 | 8. The contribution thus made by science to
221 37 | can serve as a means of control. This leads to the conclusion
222 35 | the other, although all converge. We point them out briefly: ~(
223 2 | possible shadows and more convincing assistance in establishing
224 4 | and rational elements and cooperate in harmonious unity for
225 51 | of truth. In harmonious cooperation, because all three are instruments
226 47 | about four centuries ago by Copernicus." (Space and Spirit, 1946,
227 7 | which stands out in every corner of the cosmos. ~
228 14 | destruction and construction of corporeal substances in their chemical
229 16 | elements, the discovery of the corpuscular radiations of radio active
230 39 | teaching, for reproving, for correcting, for instructing" (2 Tim.,
231 17 | absorbed by outside bodies, corresponding to the energy level of the
232 14 | This common experience is corroborated by the natural sciences,
233 13 | weathering or rocks and the corruption of vegetable and animal
234 22 | world, large and small: the countless transformations of the forms
235 43 | and recognizes the work of creative omnipotence, whose power,
236 52 | of the ancient Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God, the
237 43 | With the same clear and critical look with which it examines
238 54 | inspiration from science, is crowned by Faith which, being ever
239 36 | 2) The age of the solid crust of the earth: ~
240 40 | verification, turned their daring genius to the other problem
241 37 | substances, very approximate data are taken from the transformation
242 31 | its own way, the shadow of death will have passed. ~In the
243 56 | vespere,-Quo vita nusquam decidat, (Hymn for None)-light for
244 46 | physicist Svante Arhenius declared that "the opinion that something
245 42 | in natural science, which declares honestly that it finds itself
246 22 | especially in the chemical decompositions and combinations taking
247 49 | and also the well-founded deduction as to the epoch when the
248 5 | then with the expanding and deepening of the field of human experiments,
249 6 | the past to be fixed and definitive, such as time, space, motion,
250 2 | God in an ever-increasing degree-as though God were waiting
251 42 | that such a question would demand too much of natural science
252 5 | sufficient arguments to demonstrate the existence of God, then
253 3 | Even though they draw their demonstrative force from the power of
254 41 | only the mass but also the density, pressure, and temperature
255 18 | reaching down into the deepest depths of known nature, there still
256 46 | vom Weltgebaude im Wandel der Zeiten, 1911, pag. 362).
257 22 | 22. We have desired to cite only some few examples,
258 14 | changes as processes of destruction and construction of corporeal
259 48 | cosmos? By means of exact and detailed research into the macrocosm
260 50 | diurnae tempora successibus determinans (Hymn for None). ~(A free
261 22 | spontaneous evolution is determined through the diminution of
262 50 | invoke His name: Rerum, Deus, tenax vigor,-Immotus in
263 | did
264 46 | which matter is immutable." (Die Vorstellung vom Weltgebaude
265 41 | the relative calculations differ in no small degree from
266 2 | more satisfying response to difficulties and objections. ~
267 8 | almost the structure and dignity of a physical argument which
268 16 | the chemical atom, with dimensions as small as ten-millionths
269 22 | is determined through the diminution of utilizable energy in
270 1 | eminent Cardinals, illustrious diplomats, outstanding personages,
271 1 | your teaching of men to direct the forces of nature toward
272 9 | cosmos, and of the teleology directing its movements, as to anticipate
273 41 | recent work of A. Unsold, director of the Observatory of Kiel (
274 5 | vestiges of the Eternal One are discernible in the visible world in
275 2 | in the past, true science discovers God in an ever-increasing
276 18 | its natural radioactive disintegration, or even to break down inactive
277 35 | time - science has at its disposal various means, each of which
278 10 | Nevertheless, Providence has disposed that just as the notion
279 36 | 1,300 million years, the distance between such spiral nebulae
280 36 | reservations, that these distant systems of galaxies tend
281 32 | a theater of vast cosmic disturbances. Thus everything seems to
282 50 | in te permanens, -- Lucis diurnae tempora successibus determinans (
283 15 | capable of combining in most diversified manners, but they appeared
284 39 | of the Apostle for that divinely inspired Scripture which
285 2 | were waiting behind every door opened by science. We would
286 50 | ray/Through every change dost guide the day.") ~
287 38 | stability of the systems of double stars and starry masses: ~
288 36 | between such spiral nebulae is doubled. If we look back into the
289 22 | establish beyond all possible doubt the explicit mutability
290 3 | positivism. Even though they draw their demonstrative force
291 6 | existence of God proceeds and draws its force. ~
292 36 | conclusion, presented with all due reservations, that these
293 11 | inanimate cosmos. We shall then dwell on the significance of their
294 [Title]| E. THE STATE AND QUALITY OF
295 42 | hand, does the mind in its eagerness for truth insist on asking
296 11 | to speak, be lending an ear to a miniature concert of
297 40 | scholars have, with similar earnestness and liberty of research
298 10 | individual, can be gathered easily from a simple look at the
299 20 | greatest importance in the economy of energy of the fixed stars.
300 47 | outstanding modern scientist, Sir Edmund Whittaker, member of the
301 36 | especially as carried out by Edwin W. Hubble at the Mount Wilson
302 21 | efforts are being made to effect transformations of nuclei,
303 | either
304 17 | mass and of the positive electric charge which determine the
305 17 | It was in the sphere of electronics that the character of mutability
306 15 | A hundred years ago, the elementary particles were still regarded
307 | else
308 17 | structure of the atom there emanate radiations of light and
309 15 | indestructibility, since they emerged unchanged from every chemical
310 1 | company of a select group of eminent Cardinals, illustrious diplomats,
311 9 | the poet imagined in the empyrean heaven when he beheld in
312 50 | Hymn for None). ~(A free English translation is: "O God,
313 43 | undeniable that when a mind enlightened and enriched with modern
314 41 | have reached absolutely enormous proportions as can be seen
315 48 | concludes to the existence of an Ens a se, immutable by His very
316 22 | analogous to the law of entropy for the macrocosm. The direction
317 56 | prayer for all His children entrusted to Our care: Largire lumen
318 49 | well-founded deduction as to the epoch when the cosmos came forth
319 7 | comprehension, are noted with equal evidence by both the philosopher
320 13 | take place in the world are equally noticeable, as, for example,
321 16 | others, with the name of Ernst Haeckel. But in the very
322 2 | philosopher-and how can he escape such reflection?-but also
323 2 | convincing assistance in establishing an ever more satisfying
324 39 | for those who share the esteem of the Apostle for that
325 50 | source/Who from the morn till evening's ray/Through every change
326 2 | science discovers God in an ever-increasing degree-as though God were
327 22 | direction of spontaneous evolution is determined through the
328 32 | increasing slowness, it evolved into its present state. ~
329 48 | the cosmos? By means of exact and detailed research into
330 50 | become conscious of its exalted Maker, realize that it belongs
331 36 | 36. The examination of various spiral nebulae,
332 3 | which have been carefully examined throughout the centuries
333 43 | critical look with which it examines and passes judgment on facts,
334 18 | of the nucleus, began to exclude any such example. Hence,
335 47 | to which every organism existing on the earth had a beginning
336 7 | and deepened beyond all expectations: (1) the mutability of things,
337 34 | 34. The most competent experts in atomic physics, in collaboration
338 22 | compensating or annulling this exploitation through the spontaneous
339 14 | terrestrial bodies, but even extends to all the bodies of our
340 17 | electronic orbits. In the exterior parts of this sphere there
341 31 | matter becomes like an extinct and scoriform volcano. And
342 51 | scientists, is indeed, the extreme limit to which human reason
343 34 | these two difficult but extremely interesting problems. ~
344 18 | down inactive nuclei, had failed. ~
345 50 | space and in time and then, falling on its knees before His
346 16 | name of their science a fantastic monastic philosophy, whose
347 13 | We are aware also of the far-reaching chemical effects produced
348 7 | in a marvelous degree, fathomed, verified and deepened beyond
349 53 | reverence Him as a lawgiver, and fear Him as a Judge. If they
350 6 | There is no reason to be fearful of surprises. Not even science
351 51 | outlines and point out His features. ~
352 43 | this problem calmly, it feels drawn to break through the
353 56 | Vigor, Immotus, and Pater, a fervent prayer for all His children
354 45 | modern scholars in these fields regard the idea of the creation
355 8 | constitute the first and the fifth ways of St. Thomas, is most
356 38 | to practically the same figure of five billion years. This
357 35 | First of all, to quote some figures-which aim at nothing else than
358 46 | 362). In this same vein we find the statement of Plato: "
359 32 | material universe had in finite times a mighty beginning,
360 13 | effects produced by the use of fire, the knowledge of which
361 19 | orders of magnitude, more firm and stable than ordinary
362 35 | give an order of magnitude fixing the dawn of our universe,
363 12 | Heraclitus: "Everything is in flux": panta rhei. As is known,
364 49 | 50. It has, besides, followed the course and the direction
365 36 | expanding universe," it follows that, from one to ten billion
366 10 | the voice of creation is foolishness (Wis., 13, 1-2)-so also
367 22 | countless transformations of the forms of energy, especially in
368 1 | the language of figures, formulae and discoveries, the inexpressible
369 16 | themselves authorized to formulate in the name of their science
370 6 | that modern physics has formulated new basic principles, ruled
371 31 | any such explanation be forthcoming from the cosmos over which,
372 41 | nuclei and their relative frequency in the periodic system of
373 51 | not constitute the last frontier of truth. In harmonious
374 53 | inspirations of the Spirit, the fruitful Sanctifier of souls. ~
375 41 | Kosmologie, in the Zeitschrift fur Astrophysik, 24, B. 1948,
376 12 | the fact of mutability has gained ever greater ground, both
377 10 | each individual, can be gathered easily from a simple look
378 1 | of the solemnity of this gathering. For, by your research,
379 7 | philosopher and the human mind in general, there are two which modern
380 50 | which the present human generation is awaiting from it. It
381 43 | existence with a gesture of generous love matter busting with
382 39 | in the opening words of Genesis: "In the beginning . . .,"
383 40 | verification, turned their daring genius to the other problem which
384 2 | their own considerations. Genuine philosophers profit from
385 47 | background, suggested by geological evidence, for that explanation
386 43 | calling into existence with a gesture of generous love matter
387 49 | just as it was able to get a glimpse of the term toward
388 3 | throughout the centuries by giants in the world of knowledge,
389 49 | as it was able to get a glimpse of the term toward which
390 19 | to be inscribed among the glories of our century-represents
391 11 | strong enough to sing "the glory of Him who moveth all that
392 14 | parts, the chemical atoms. Going still farther, natural science
393 1 | happiness, for which We are grateful to the Almighty. At the
394 39 | 39. The oscillations of gravitation between these systems, as
395 20 | such processes have the greatest importance in the economy
396 12 | has gained ever greater ground, both in the macrocosm and
397 1 | the company of a select group of eminent Cardinals, illustrious
398 50 | Through every change dost guide the day.") ~
399 3 | 3. Thus stimulated and guided, the human intellect approaches
400 16 | with the name of Ernst Haeckel. But in the very lifetime
401 49 | cosmos came forth from the hands of the Creator. ~
402 1 | brings Us an hour of serene happiness, for which We are grateful
403 19 | of nitrogen) goes back to hardly more than three decades
404 1 | discoveries, the inexpressible harmony of the work of an all-wise
405 18 | beginning all efforts to hasten or to retard its natural
406 22 | spontaneous formation of nuclei having high energy value. ~
407 17 | radiations of light and heat which are absorbed by outside
408 21 | can break down even the heaviest atoms, thus not infrequently
409 41 | explain the formation of heavy nuclei and their relative
410 12 | new proofs the theory of Heraclitus: "Everything is in flux":
411 | here
412 8 | philosophical arguments which hinge on these facts and which
413 41 | Nevertheless, scientists agree in holding that not only the mass but
414 9 | the same that the universe holds scattered through its maze" (
415 42 | science, which declares honestly that it finds itself face
416 1 | of Sciences brings Us an hour of serene happiness, for
417 | however
418 36 | carried out by Edwin W. Hubble at the Mount Wilson Observatory,
419 15 | synthesis and analysis. A hundred years ago, the elementary
420 20 | upon itself, in which four hydrogen nuclei combine with one
421 45 | few decades ago, any such "hypothesis" was rejected as entirely
422 | I
423 13 | phases of steam, liquid, and ice. We are aware also of the
424 6 | modified certain ancient ideas, whose content was perhaps
425 55 | of eternity, which, as it illuminates the mind, will spare to
426 2 | are provided with clearer illustrations in the midst of possible
427 1 | group of eminent Cardinals, illustrious diplomats, outstanding personages,
428 46 | Vorstellung vom Weltgebaude im Wandel der Zeiten, 1911,
429 9 | man the joy which the poet imagined in the empyrean heaven when
430 52 | His presence, so to speak, immediate, vitalizing, and loving,
431 47 | refer to it perhaps not improperly as creation. It provides
432 18 | disintegration, or even to break down inactive nuclei, had failed. ~
433 7 | the mutability of things, including their origin and their end;
434 3 | being by a narrow-minded and incoherent positivism. Even though
435 2 | which is realized in the increase of knowledge, there flow
436 32 | first rapidly and then with increasing slowness, it evolved into
437 32 | provided as it was with an indescribably vast abundance of energy
438 15 | of eternal stability and indestructibility, since they emerged unchanged
439 15 | simple, indivisible, and indestructible. ~
440 32 | Thus everything seems to indicate that the material universe
441 10 | essential to the life of each individual, can be gathered easily
442 15 | still regarded as simple, indivisible, and indestructible. ~
443 49 | these developments were inexorably leading, so also has it
444 1 | formulae and discoveries, the inexpressible harmony of the work of an
445 33 | secondly, what was the initial or primitive state of the
446 52 | scientist is aware in his inner soul when he recites unhesitatingly
447 5 | 3); that is to say, to inquire if, and in what degree,
448 47 | speaks of the above-mentioned inquiries into the age of the world: "
449 6 | philosophical proofs, but rather of inquiring into the physical foundations
450 19 | peace, is certainly to be inscribed among the glories of our
451 42 | its eagerness for truth insist on asking how matter reached
452 19 | Although this result-which, insofar as it contributes to the
453 42 | itself face to face with an insoluble enigma. It is true that
454 54 | persuasion, taking its remote inspiration from science, is crowned
455 53 | mankind, and bow to the loving inspirations of the Spirit, the fruitful
456 39 | Apostle for that divinely inspired Scripture which is always
457 56 | Faith which at this moment inspires Us to raise toward Him Whom
458 18 | established the fact of instability reaching down into the deepest
459 39 | reproving, for correcting, for instructing" (2 Tim., 3, 16). ~
460 51 | cooperation, because all three are instruments of truth, like rays of the
461 31 | life is, as we have seen, insufficient to explain itself, with
462 3 | stimulated and guided, the human intellect approaches that demonstration
463 34 | difficult but extremely interesting problems. ~
464 17 | an absolutely stable and invariable being. ~And in the nucleus: ~
465 50 | sovereign majesty, begin to invoke His name: Rerum, Deus, tenax
466 56 | toward Him Whom we have just invoked as Vigor, Immotus, and Pater,
467 20 | comes to compensate the loss involved in the radiation of the
468 19 | very numerous processes involving the formation and the breaking
469 17 | sphere there takes place the ionization of the atom and the transformation
470 45 | was rejected as entirely irreconcilable with the present state of
471 9 | anticipate for modern man the joy which the poet imagined
472 53 | lawgiver, and fear Him as a Judge. If they would be saved,
473 6 | whose content was perhaps judged in the past to be fixed
474 43 | which it examines and passes judgment on facts, it perceives and
475 41 | the Observatory of Kiel (Kernphysik und Kosmologie, in the Zeitschrift
476 41 | director of the Observatory of Kiel (Kernphysik und Kosmologie,
477 14 | be composed of the same kind of atoms. ~
478 50 | and then, falling on its knees before His sovereign majesty,
479 22 | the present time, science knows of no processes capable
480 41 | of Kiel (Kernphysik und Kosmologie, in the Zeitschrift fur
481 22 | of the inorganic world, large and small: the countless
482 56 | children entrusted to Our care: Largire lumen vespere,-Quo vita
483 46 | 47. As late as 1911, the celebrated
484 | latter
485 53 | Father, reverence Him as a lawgiver, and fear Him as a Judge.
486 49 | developments were inexorably leading, so also has it pointed
487 37 | a means of control. This leads to the conclusion that the
488 39 | concept from the one they learned in the opening words of
489 | least
490 46 | Weltanschauung und Moderne Lebenskunde, 1907, pag. 55). ~
491 11 | we shall, so to speak, be lending an ear to a miniature concert
492 7 | us which, in greater or lesser degrees of comprehension,
493 | Let
494 17 | corresponding to the energy level of the electronic orbits.
495 20 | helium. The energy thus liberated comes to compensate the
496 21 | atoms, thus not infrequently liberating entire swarms of sub-atomic
497 40 | similar earnestness and liberty of research and verification,
498 16 | Haeckel. But in the very lifetime of the latter, toward the
499 11 | their direction, which is likewise verified by science. Thus,
500 6 | which they flow although limitations of time will oblige Us to
501 47 | faithful a reflection of limitless visions is the language