, 1873-03-21
PlO MONO on AMERICA.
Tho Danger OF Hsa Extreme Lovo OF
ESiClRCG,

EsiCllcE.
From the Catholic Rerfeh, afareh 10.
THO Affection which tho Holy Father entor-
tnins for Amorica ia known to the whole world.
On every legitimate occasion lie given oxpreBaion
to it in tho most touching mannor. We are aat.
1sded that Americana Will return this paternal
wholesome advice and counsel against groat
danger which thrcatcns liz. Reconty m Ameri-
can doputation had the privilege Of waiting. Oh
him in tho Ensl Of tho Countesa Matilda, and I'll
Glover, of New York, l,o replied na followa:
"The beautiful and touching expression OF
devotion mud fidelity which mn often hearing
bring to my heart d consolation 80 much tho
aonts Of those hero prosont but also OF all tho
Catholics Of America. In truth, theso protcsta-
tiona, 30 sincere and energetic, rondor MO pro-,
founafy obliged to tho nation which odors thon
mindful Of It md nt the salno timo Of praying
for country 10 particularly bcG5cd ly God
blossod as vol iu the fertility Of its soil aA in its
industrial prosperity. Be assured that bog God
them moro and moro, but without omtting, lot
1t ho unlerotood, to ndyiso everybody that thcGo
goods ought not to be tho Only love Of thoso who
possess them. North America iB incomparably
richor thnn eycry other country, but it's richos
ought not to form Its only treasure.
7" In tho Gospel which read this morning in
the nlaaH, JcRus Christ nays ); Where thy treas
uro y there ~ thy heart also." Well, AmericE Is
uAtlDu uofOLtu u u HIEI Eulu1HoEE0 uuA lrAl4!o
Of every description. 80 far 10 good; for after
all it behoovcB oil to look to thoBo thinga which
aro necessary to satisfy tho wants OF lilo hon
orable trado in that which providonco has be-
tlet tho fathors Of families should bo particu-
larry anxious to bring up mud maintain their
children according to tho e1igencios OF their
several stations III lifo. There Is not tho least
entertain an exclusive lovo for riches; it bo-
hooves us not to 10 too much attnchcl to
them; it behoovoa us not, to euchain our
heaita too to! strongly to tho treasures Of the
world. This fatal worehip Of prosperity which ls
purely material, is condemned by Jesus Christ.
; Jesus Christ had also Ills little purse !; no had
oven an administrator, Judas; but you know
wllnt was the end Of this Interim consequence of
poaHeHs money, thon for ono honestly to Hcck
incroaBing what ho has for tho purpose Of being
able to better the condition Of Lis family, there
ia nothing moro natural and just, but this is Oil
tho goods Of Ibis world, and not to mako Of them
G sort Of worship. .
"Tlis is tue OILY reflection Which winl,od to
nako before leaving you. For tho rost, / beg OF
1,s ever, aud to give lib atEongth anl courage in
tho midst Of the tribulations and dapger5 which
are unloosed on oYory sido agninst the Church..
Hore We are, a9 IL wcro, oyer volcano, and ~
oxcoss Of misfortune the Goyornmcnt seems
pleased at opening the crater of tho volcano.
Dnt God will navo us.
"And now I glyo YOU my blessing, that tho
lively faith WHICH nnin,ates mud brings you LeEo
may ever so on increasing in yonr souls for your,
Throughout Amoroa, III ordor that those who
come to Romo from that country lnay be made
better il they aro not already good; If not (for
al aro not really gooD, that they may return
thithor with tloir oyos opened, and converted.
with nll my heart. Receive # for yourselyoe, for
your tamilos. for your works. for III your affairs,
and above ell, receive 1t for the end Of your life,
in order that yon n1ny obtain that which con9tt-
tutes our truo end; that is to aay tho possession
Of hoayon, In order that 1t may DO granted you
TO 90 thoro aud express your loro for jesus
Christ, iii praising md blensiug him for al
eternity. Beuodictio Dol, &C."