Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

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you and peace from God Father and from the
Lord Jesus Christ Venerable brethren Of the
Clergy and bslorsd brethren Of the LGity:
From the momentous period, when were called, in
spite Of uBwohiness to the government Of this inn
mense Docess by Him placed Bishops, to rule the
church of God and watch being bound TO render an
account Of your souls the awful responsibility which was
then laid has been always present our mnd your
spiritual welfare has dwelt heart and engaged all
thoughts We avail ourse Of this holy Of Lent
10 address you some paernal words Of edIhcation.
We will entertain you with the feas We experienced
the unexpected dngs of elevation to such exalted
and responsible dignity; will simply tell you that we
yielded only because convinced alter mature reec
tons and feTvent prayers that il the will Of God and
with trembling bowed down under this heavy burden,
trusting for help in the grace Of the Almighty who binds
Himself assist whom he appoints We knew at the same
time, and it for Of consolation, that
called to succeed holy men who had laid solid
foundations for religion in this interesting diocess We
knew they would constantly apply TO the Throne OF Mercy
in behalf Of the people dear to their hearts the already
admitted among the just and perfect the ohsr Ike Moses
raising from his solitude his hands to heaven while his
wOhy fights the enemies OF God We shall con-
stanty keep sight the bright examples of veneated
predecessors and notwithstanding weakness, will
endeavor TO walk in their footsteps and to initiate their
eminent virtues.
Although wo feel conscious of our inability fulfil the
responsible duties Of station, undertake them, with
unlimited confidence in God who chooses the weak things
of the world that he may conound the stong and accom-
ments APPARENTLY the most unfit We feel pressed forward
by the charity Of ChIst and we ready to make any
sacrifice and to endure hardship for the promotion OF
holy religion and your spiritual welfare.
Another Of consolation for is, that we
sisted the holy work Of ministry by whose eminent
psty prudence deserved proposed
imitation Of the world in farewell address OF
rated predecessor We trust dearly beloved friends Of the
clergy, with your powerful co-operan to cultivate sue
cessuly the precious vineyard committed to We
SHALL with holy emulation, endeavOT to be models 10 the
faithful In word, conversation in charity, in faith, in
chastity Having been Injured for many years to the bors
OF missionary e feel ready in spite of advanced
to share with you all the haTdshps of the ministry and
We are ambitious Of no distinction; expect to find in
each OF you friend and confident all united the bonds
Of the most intimate charity having but mind and
heart will walk hand in hand in the path Of perfection
We shall cautiously avoid whatever could give the weak
the least Of offence that reprOach may fall
ministry, and shall labor TO exhibit ourselves in all
things ministers Of God in much patience in trbulatons
in necessities, in abOrs in wachngs in fasngs in ehsst
~, knowledge in sweetness in the Holy Ghost in chaTi
~ unfegned in the word Of truth, in the power Of God
ETC. Let this be our constant study aud aim let US .hun all
appearance of evil and let department be such that the
adveaTe Of truth may be put to shame having no evil to
say Of Us.
Beloved brethren Of the Lay we look to you likewise
for consultations: you joy crown you
to in person the authority of but Of
God whose ambassador we TO you; the power which
God has given 10 US is for spiritual advantage that you
may be built mp living temple 10 the Lord. Be then
children Of obedience and receive with docy the words
OF life which address Let religion be constant
study lean Of Him who meek and humble of heart TO
love another He has loved you. Shun CAREFUL
y all dsentions and Strife and be united in spirit as
members of mystical body of which Christ the
head Let your lives be pure and holy since you the
living temples Of the Holy Ghost The night passed and the
day hands therefore off the Of dark
and put the armour Of light for now acccpa-
Bile time, now are The days of salvation.
During this holy Of Lent the Church Of God
phys all heT tender sOciude recall sinners to repentance
and elevate the thoughts and affections Of her children
from the sensual qualifications of Tins world 10 the divine
jOyments Of i've next.
The If the fast of forty days previous
resurrection OF Lord but faint imitation Of the fast
OF our blessed RedeemeT in the desert; from the apostolic
times find ia the various Of christian anti
quty innumeTabe evidences that this fast faithfully
observed by all the professors Of the Gospel Let place
among the Of this solemn
yearly last; authentic OF the faith and
piey OF ancestors il is necessary ingredient of
PenIenIis life Consult the holy writings aud the annals
Of the religious world and you will find that since the
fall Of our hrst parents in whom have all snned the
abOriOus of is the only road heaven. Uu
less you do Penanee you shall perish What POus fore
fathers believed must believe. What they psctsed
Praetise the necessity Of every
the truth Of the Lord Temsneth forever the Lawgver
Is the same, Jesus Christ yesterday to-day and the same
forever
attachment to the faith the Holy
Church Is TO Us sure warrant Of your fidelity to its prac-
tees for faith without works Dead and the frat work
CURED Of sinners bring forth fruits worthy of pensnce
We hope them dearly beloved BRETHREN that will
with ervour, alacy, and perseverance the penitentia
course which opens before May find in the faith
nl compliance With this sacred duty not only aonement for
your SINS but the conquest Of and the ex
altaiion OF your virtues.
The desire Of our heart to visit you ALL
possible TO witness with eyes your feIyor
and pey. We receive daily cheering Of
zeal and generosity for the promotion Of holy
g0a by erecting churches to the glory Of God We
JOee ID the Lord in seeing spiritual children increasing
every day. and thanks be good examples and To the
increasing exertions Of jealous pastors our holy
gon Is rapidly gaining the ascendency in this State Pre-
JUDGES falling away because Divine doctrine begins
10 be better known
But dearly beloved brethren the number Of priests who
devote themselves with such admirable zeal TO the aduous
work Of the Missions far too small in spite OF their un-
ng exetons Of remain deprived OF the conso-
aton OF religion. Hence the urgent necessity oil preparing
young Levitie for the sublime functions Of the divine minis
hence the necessity gecting nothing for the improve
ment OF our Diocesan Seminary. This interesting msiliu-
tuition has engossed the socude Of veneraed pede
eesso ought TO be the constant object Of our attention.
Already have procured extensive building, al
ready have selected worry Superior and formed faculty
of able Professors But dearly beloved BRETHREN in order
support this all important establishment which rests
the hope " religion in this State, want your generous
cooperation The number Of the Of Seminary
greatly increased and unfortunately the resources we e
peced from the Propagation Of the Faith have been cuIa
ed hence able TO continue this glorious un-
deriakng unless TO assistance You are all
interested, all equally concerned in this good work All
catholics should evince their zeal for common faith by
contributing in proportion 10 their towards the educa-
OF the future ministers Of the altar What glory for
you, catholics Of Indiana, 10 have distinguished clergy,
from among you, whom may 10 foes and
friends, clergy knowing language your manners.
your wants. clergy, as u were Of your own family Oh
we well already your excellent dispositions and
truly generous pfopenses that believe there pre-
sumption In trust to the glorious hopes Of future
generations. Yes, with unlimited confidence we rely on
your united and preserving eooperaon ana 70 your vene
full reliance that they will omit no exeon necessary to
success; and beloved chidrn OF the lay
need only add that in this glorious undertaking our
whole object is for them aud their children The
greatest Of blessing jealous and devoted native priest
hood We feel confident that every congregation VIII vie
generous efforts towards this holy object
For this purpose st exhort our beloved Iofehren OF
the clergy examine carefully the early dispositions Of the
in