The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-06-05

ofthe Madonna della Giraffe of Nettuno OF
: SUNDAY. The crowd of persons from Rom,
vas very great, and the procession of tn,
0a{ before from the sanctuary Of Astorg,
g Nettuno was most devout and numerous
The people publicly and spontaneously in
voked the Blessed Virgins patronage TO
the Council and for the speedy triumph O
the Church over its enemies.
Lay Address to tho Holy Eather.-Ths
lay address annually presented to the Pope
Catholic gentlemen, who met for that pur.
pose in Lord Herries's apartments. 1t was
numerously and above all influentially
signed, although many persons who would
gladly have affixed their names had al
ready LETT Rome, and upwards of $50 gen.
tlemen presented it on the I'd of May at
the Vatican. The address was as follows
Most Holy Father Members of divers
nations, but ono in heart and spirit AZ children
Ct the Church, we grostrate ourselves at the
departure to offer to your Holiness, the homage
of Onr veneration and our love- and to express
our thankfalness for the graces which have
Ceen vonchsafed to us during our sojourn in
this august city.
Rome is the centre of Christianity, the
home OF all Catholics, and for hearts truly
Christian IL has at all times most powerful at
fractions; but we esteem it an especial happi-
moss to be within these walls, at moment of
o1rpassing interest, when the Episcopate of
me whole world is assembled round the Chair
O refer. In this event we behold q triumph
OF religion, manifestation of that omnipotent
ffovidence which conducts the Church, which
preserves her and assists her the moro efica-
ciously the more she is exposed to danger We
see therein the browning glory Of Pontifcate
fruitful in great deeds
May God vouchsafe the full accomplish
supreme effort, and grant that the efficacy of
the remedy may not De frustrated by the OBJ
stin,ey Of the evil: May the Council which
You have assembled heal the wounds of society
enhghten the consciences and renovate the
whole worldi May faith and charity win back
Al hearts, and the eternal laws Of Christian
1gn Gh;sd Heesta ~ i amongst nations.
c!aring our complete submission to all the deci-
eions Of the Council. We shall regard all it
nay decree IN union With the Supreme Pontif
OF the Holy Ghost, the providential rule which
10 g DC the gaide Of present and of future gem
TO hi: general gssssS s4a e gkss. h
of our hlial devotion towards the person of
ment to the exalted Chair Of Peter, which You
Occupy.
fancy, the Father and the Teacher of all Chris
tians.
1--WE pray that your Holiness may receive
consolation commensurate with the trials
wnlcn surround you, and that ROME which
enjoys the singular glory of being the CAPITAL
on Christianity, may never be despoiled of the
Incompatible privileges conferred on her by
the presence and the sovereignty of the Vicar
of Jesus Christ.
Lastly, we humbly implore from You, most
Moiy ra.ner, 1or ourselves, for our relations,
neiong, the Apostolic Benediction."
The Pope replied in the following words -
Divine Providence, who is all good less. and
VINO overruies and governs all things, has per-
m mite tnat l should now around me
circle of Catholics of various pations not onlv
aninn e.
VINO nave come to pay their tribute of devotion
and fiial affection to the vicar of Christ. TINS
Lie Church. W '1' 0''no
.Chiidren are wont to offer flowers on the
Ioturn OF the anniversaries of their parents |
oistn sold,ers present sword to their General |
Enen ne has led them to victory; but the |
flowers fade and die, and the sword is an en-
oie!n OF war; whereas you come to present the |
loving and unfaling offering of your hearts to |
and to the Church.
Thus yon afford me support in nv contest |
AGAINST existing ,s evils, and You hold up my
contended for Gods people.
1ou nave expire ssed the entire submission |
OF yonr hearts and iptellects to all the deci-
sions of the Sacred Council of the Vatican. in
union with the supreme Pontff. NAV ;ts I
enorts prove successful for the benefit of 40 |
clety and the spread of Christian truth! I'm
wra5ny tn99gh am to fill the office of Vicar
on f$hrist, know that am sustained by God |
an IN tne course am pursuing, because know it
70 oe the right course, and that the Opposition
sVhsch ice ROO behold tciu not prevail
Inc maxims of modern civilization, though
coktaIlny Anere are exceptions are for the most
part telse. 10 falsehood we must oppose the
Truth Christ is Truth, and it is the dutv of
eu CnIieElans In whatever state of life to
neintssn the Truth which he has taught, and
THE must be your individual line of actjon in
your different countries.
I" If after thus striving we fail in our an.
deavcrB to preserve modern society from self.
destruction, We shall deplore the catastrophe.
but We shall know at least that we have done /
ali IN our power to avert it.
Tins much it has occurred to me to saw to
you, and in sign of paternal affection now
lnipaIt to yourselves, to your families, to your
5r.enoss 10 your countries, the Apostolic Bene-
oiction. May it support and help aud comfort
you, and afford you strength and courage to
contend against the manifold evils of the
present aye.
Descendat super vos haze Benedictio; sit
iorttndo IN vita, conSolatio in tribulatione, |
robnr in morte. Benedicat vos ompipoteps |
Deus" etc.
-Lafest.-Mgr. Strossmayer has, it is
stated on very competent authority, de-
,laTed his intention of entirely submitting
% the decision of the Council and. with {
he cessation of his opposition, it is very |,
,eIfain no one will be anxious to assume
ia post as lead.r. The Plebiscite in France e
1ili be the turning point for Italy also, !
nd there is very little reason to- doubt l
bat . terrible cOnvulsion ia at hand, and
lat II Italy is affected hy it Rome will not I
capc.-aablek g