The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-04-27

selves to be conquered by counsel
. and suggestions made to you by tn
/ enemies of the Church, and who d
not wish us we'll. Now Is renewe
| in the Vicar of Jesus Christ a sim
lar fact to that which happened to Je
sus Christ himself when dragged be
fore the tribunal of PLATE. Pi
late was pursuaded of the innocenc
of the Savior, and would have desir
ed to set him at liberty, but on hear
ing these words, 81 hdnc dfnlittis NON e
anaicns Caesars he was 1ntimidatec
and overcome by respect for man
tradidt ilum volmatati eorun,. The,
are solemn moments which are pass
ing; we are treating of the principles
of eternal life, of the rights of the
Church, and of the Holy See; the
truth, sanctity and justice of which
are recognized by all and which are
yet impugned by those who, calling
themselves the friends of Cesar, are
friends of the revolution. Let us
not be seduced by their threats or
their promises, and we will not imi-
tate the judges of the tribunal of Pi-
late /; but we will defend the holy
cause of God without being hattered
by the applause of the world and
without being frightened at that
which is called public opinion, of
which there aremany unhappy victims.
1 repeat it: be united with me and
not with the revolution be united
with me in defending the holy rights
of truth and justice, and in order to
guard yourselves against the seduction
of the love of popularity and applause
turn your minds to me and not to
public opinion. But to hold ourselves
firm in these resolutions, let us invoke
the Holy Spirit to descend upon us
and give US the strength necessary for
us. Above all let us be humble in
heart and in spirit, not placing any
confidence in our own strength or
our own light. Founded on this vir-
tue and guided by faith we will strug-
gle for the kingdom of God without
danger of error. Oh! my God, give
your spirit to animate and fill our
hearts with light, so that above all
things and in despite of our enemies
we may confess and promulgate the
truth. Meanwhile, l give you the
benediction. 1 bless you in the name
of the father, 1 bless you in the name
of the Son,I bless you in the name of
Holy Spirit 4: and may this blessing
you in your missions and
fortify you for the accomplishment of
the arduous and holy work intrusted
to your zeal. May it descend upon
your clergy and ON all the faithful con-
fided to your care. May it keep you
united in this world, that we may be
eternallY so in another"
of the Church to lay Govern
m,snts-The oath Of Constitutional III.
kegtancs. -.-. .- ..-
The Vaterland of Vienna of April
2, received from "an unquestionably
good source" two Papal documents
with respect to the oath of loyalty to
the constitution of the Austrian EN-
pire. Both are replies to the inquiry
Of the Master of an order Cthe Jesu-
lte) May members of which are en-
gagged in teaching in Austria. Tho
irst of these documents, after treat
ing of the introduction of the new
law and referring to
several passages in it, concludes as
follows:
Gas all professors at universities,
teachers, and indeed every one who
public Office in Austria,
ire required to swear, or promise
obedience to the constitution of the
Empire under the following formula ::
i promise, in the place of swearing,
hat l will hold the Constitution in
the question is: is it per
to swear this oath, or make |
his vow, with good conscience ?-l
The Holy Penitentiary, after a full
of the above replies 81
such vow or oath as is above de-
cribed is not permitted .--.. .s..
''Given at Rome, in the Holy Pen
tentiary, on the 30th August, 1869.
canton Maria, Cardinal Paneblan-
o, M. T.
"Hippolytus Canon Palombi, S.
,. Substitute" a-..s. .l ~,
DECISION OF THE POPE.
The second letter, which gives the
lecision of the Pope, says: 1
: ROME Sept. 1, 1869.
tMost Venerable Father; Your
'aternity lately stated in. his Emil
ence the Cardinal Penitentiary, who
me of the fact, that you
ave received the reply of the Holy
'enitentiary of the 18th of August,
'hich declares that VOW or oath to
old the Constitution of the Austrian
,mpire Of the 21st Of December 1867
lviolable, in the manner described,
an not be permitted. You ask fur
her whether it is also impermissible .
, make such an oath or promise with
lie reservation, 'as far as the laws of
rod and the Church permit AS I
ad the honor of presenting this Pc
ton to the Holy Father in an audi =
nee kindly granted me yesterday, l ;
asten to inform your Paternity that !.
Lis Holiness was graciously pleased .
declare such VOW or oath may be
Iade, when in the same context tho s
you mention is added.-l1
till, the Holy Father is of opinion =
lat whoever makes. such a VOW or '
nth in this form ought to avoid of
nses as far as possible, to let. it be I
ublicly known he is sufficiently au
lorized by the Holy Chair to make
lis oath or vow with the above res.
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