The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-03-07

THO f,,l,vinpis n translation of the reply |
,iv.a by the Pope to the address of the Bel
,fIaf, {lepuentien on the 10Th January:
God, who selects weak instruments % con-
spnnd the strong, has IN these days Oh anu
christian agitation contded the government OF
a. Church to the weak hands of the man
vrb an Won see befure you. The Church has
Iseu we'll described as similar to that i'ttie
,Nip in which were jesus ChIist ana tue
APOSTLES, when suddenly a storm arose ana the
sesterous W inds compelled the strong band OF
zr.yigators to PROSTATE themselves before the
sret Of the Divine Master, and in great fear to
sxclaim Domino, sdtrd NOS, pertmns: ana. In
act, even this day the mystic bark Hoats on q
Aerapestuous ocean, while the unchanged winds
fAreaten to drive her on the shore and prevent
her gaining the open sea, so as to cause her
Sosween rocks and qucksands to perish once
md for ever. And now also the mariners cry
ont rs then Domino, sdlrG nos, pcrimus. And II
n shat time Jesus Christ stood up, and with
aoWsr all Divine, commanded the winds and
she waves to DO still, lace, obmutesce, so now
oaDo no hears the prayers of the mnltituaes
. Who turn TO Him in true faith, and if He does
I,cs On the instant calm the stormy ocean, He
gives strength to the pilot and the mariners to
pnrsue their voyage, overcome the impetus OF
As temptest, aud escape the dangers which 90
8,eoneutly arise and infest the Christian So
1You know how in these days the enemy
made attempt to increase the confusion, by
iAxsharing within Rome one OF those meteors,
or fearful whirlwipds which beat down every
AhiDg they encounter nevertheless Providence
rAsde uBe of arm not friendly to the Church
% oppose the widespread devastation which
noe anticipated. If this arm, which for the
assent has impeded the whirlwiDd, has done
10 with loss of its own honor; Esq qMi rdsa e
Saisoet We merely observe that III every age
snA time God has made use of Cyrus tC
penish sacrilegious Baltassar.
Moreover (and this is much more conso
HngL Jesus Christ has turned towards yon
and moved you to betake yourselves to Rom
- visit me, and give me comfort by the world
al your mouth, by the affection of your heart
md by the bounty of your hands, which wer'
SVsa prompt to succor this Holy See. Jesu
GAsist has not thought it opportune now t,
calm this ten,pest but rs He has inspired yol
- Sas He inspired great part of the nation
Bith courage aud vigor to resist the most crue
aASSe, in what manner SO many priestly heart
a1Sv how to oppose the prosecutions of tn
Smpious and proud men of the age. We al
hare seen, aud still see, crowds of devote
&ASholcs filling the sacred ten pies and trAve
ny tedious Journeys in. order to offer prayer
A33 sppease Divine wrath. We have ais
Witnessed the multiplication of certain piou
Basks, suggested by zeal for tue glory of Go
GsSa the salvation of souls.
SAll this, aud more, We have seon and sti
ne But Jesus Christ has not yet vouchsaie
Anl d the scourge raised for the purpose
Sinking those especially who are profaners
his Church. To us it only remains to c.
spSsAte in the designs of the Eternal Pastor
ma, souls, aud humbly to implore from Hi
DO necessary strength to enable US to pursr
saR course not among the delights of peac
SA.8 amid the peTIIS of the combat. We prt
Arm now to hloss you, and with His hlessr
u. give you the fortItude requisite for COZ
Infants" The Bensdiotion then followed.