New-York tribune., 1875-03-08

Of our diocese health an blessing. Venerable brethrsn
and beloved children IN Ohria The good ntngs haSo S
aracously pleased 10 decree and proclaim the whole
Christian world great general Jubilee OF lS1e we
Apostolic letter before publishing IN diocese as we
have the happiness to do we aecordioHg srSs sn
nOunce to you this plenary indulgence OF the JueS
which, IA you know Is the most solemn form IN WDicn
It can be granted. and which you become en,iseu % ~
gain at any time during this present year Dy -,
pIync with the conditions laid down In tne o
His Holiness These conditions, as maue appncaoe !"
The arst condition is true repentance and heartfelt
sorrow for sin, joined with good confession "n" hoV
The second condition is that they who reside within
this city shall visit once day Tor nittn uy
churches: st. Patrick's Cathedral. st. Peter; ~.
Marys and st. Joseps. In other CUES or o"s ,
diocese. where there not more than Two OF uivo
churches the prescribed number OF visits shoud DC JUS us
outed between them and where tnese speeed oS,
church. four visits each day during tne Term IN
be made this It s to be observes Ina .,1s S
day may be understood as meaning either & sspat ves
pers OF one day the twilight OF the following H. U
reason o ags or 10 Re o.s Sr y in the number
manner prescribed, We grant TO pastors anu orn
the permission. In sucn cases 70 substitute o'no wins
OF piety. religion, or charity. ,,.,u .o
Tue third aud last condition 49, TO pray % 10 "
God at the tune OF these several visits, Tor the pros
pery and exaltation OF the Catholic Church ana @ tne
Apostolic See for tho extirpau0n OF hereses' Ior .o
ibe intentions Of the Holy Father" No special form OF
prayer enjOned but we suggest as appropriate oeo
Holy Name OF Jesus, the Ltauy Of tho Blessed v,rgin
the Lords Prayer aud the Hail Mary repeaeu "''
Although aIns.gving is not made necessary for gain
ing he gence still the Holy Father Is careful 10
remind that nothing IL more wOrthy Oh tge ntu
OF the molly jubilee than tnat all works OF chapiy
should bo carried out with more zeal tnan usiiL ",
wl nS ai them 70 come con 3D., nsneeiy Of t%osS poHs
Insttios which give shelter TO destitute old age or
afford asylum to the homeless and unprotected httie
of Cnrss flock, or winch tendery prDsae ,tsse "
care for sick aud DIV ing In order 10 facae tnrse
charitable ends recommend that boxes 10 piaceu ~
the various churches OF thls cIty 10 reserve to
the faithful which Will afterwards under our direction
be distributed among the Institutions which sahu n'
We have thus announced TO you. beloved brethren,
the precious spiritual gifts and iayors that are ne v
TO You during this great year OF jubilee, ana SHOWN
you low may be secured Let II nOs De that my
nave been offered to any OF you IN 'a iea Ur mn his yoc
and the sound thereof has gone fortn 10 al .e ~ hn
even to the uttermost boundaries or tho earh III nus
been welcomed with gladness oy thousanu1, nay e u
lions his loving and devoted chliufel VINO rJoco
because OF the good given to them that me- tneIr
Pastor. who. by virtue OF MS ngh ONCE noid, .o
KEYS OF Peter has "oPened WlGe tne heaVcuIy .no
ures formed of the merits OF the ana u Of II his
virtues OF Jesus Christ cur Ioru: anu % ~ tha n,s
Virgin Mother, and Of all the saints, when ono
Antnor OF mans salvation has committed 10 ms stew
ardshp order tnat being made parakers OF 80 saiu
tary benefit our souls may DO more iuiy t1n cleo
more aDundantly the favor and pardon OF God" ms
then, truly may be called great, hoy year iot ING
signal mercies year great repenIances and OF great
yersOns. year OF explatlOn ana oi paruoh yca
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times past so we trust will be now with Gods holy
Dlessing. to each and ali OF us. -, :, a.,
On YOU venerable brethren OF the clergy IL Will De IN
cumbent during this redOuDle your energies 10
the great work OF converting ana SAVING souls II VIII
yours to contend with renewed z'd ana cdrhe9tucss
AGAINST the spirit OF rregiOn ana Indifference which Is
gaining ground rapidly throughout the and To spare
no pains striving to root out the terrible vice oI l
temperance which is spreading havoc Oh every sde to
labor strenuDusv in striving to excite within the hearts
your people more courageous ana prdcucai aisn,
greater fOles and YanllleS OF tue
world sriccr observance OF all their religious duties
that denying ungoiliness aud worldly desires tney
may live soberly, justly and pIOusy IN this word, look
ing for the blessed hope ana coming OF ne great uo
cay give heed the words Of the Holy Father where
in he exhors all diligence IN coming by every
means in our power TO the rescue OF imDered youth
knowing as do. the many dangers to which they are
exposed and dreadful ruin to which they are Liable
But youth cannot be efeciualy guarded AGAINST these
dangers without careful religious instruction anu moral
training. Nor can proper religious instruction ana
moral training for them without the hearty
and generous cooperation not OF parents alone, Dut
of faithful at large with their pastors IN aiding TO
multiply and to sustain good Catholic schools. II Is true
that order DO this sacrifices have TO be made ana
often By the classes least able to afford them
But what are sacrifices compared with the vital
interests that at stake Let us then nave courage
aud patience hoping for better things IN the future
TIE tlme sooner perhaps. than we now nave
any reason 10 expect when the conviction Will force
itself upon the pubic mind not only nat purely sec-
lar educaon IL necessarily imperfect and insufficient,
that the popular system which uphods TINS SORT OF
education is gradual but surely ooSenlethe hod OF any
form of giOus profession or OF Christian beer
upon minds OF the growing generail0 ana Is tram
ing up the NOT faI-dlstint 1uture race OF lree
Thinkers and unbciicvers which VIII soon rpen into
race nor 80 nuch OF anti athocs Of Christians
To you beloved children OF the laity, we can only re-
peat in conclusion the Impressive ana pdlrna! WORDS
Of cXnortatOn addressed 10 you by tue Holy f&tner
himself to which We beg you TO listen attentSeIy and
TO treasure up your hearts. Tney are rs fo.lows
conclusion direct words to all tue creA Of The Catholic
Church without exception With fLrs aacon eIhort
Tue O9p0I'
JUBILEE. for obtaining the forgiveness sus
As # ou work OF salvation
Now II ever absolutely dearly beloved children 10
forth the fruits worthy oi pnaIc lhd 10 OS 10
tears may joy Cots majesty nimatss c ar enough
have u under His upbriia the breath
ng breath Of Ills Now, Therefore a. men are wont
need 20 sent embaiOs TO ne2h
gLcror bee- eigS
HIS let n heake ourselves 10 linn
whole heart, in prayer IN fasting and IN sgVug for 6
much driven the
1.rh-r off tram laimus IaGrineu HON. 9l.l
al things, tel to tue Apostolic voice. Tor we are en-
Christ who labor and are heavy laden who
Of the devils slavery DO not despise the
he. aud the patience ard OF Oi and
While abundant an easy means are ah0rtei gu o oShs sta
your render yourselves in1"ussbe before God
your Judge yourselves Wah the day Of
o. the Just Egmehi oi h0l henrn there
baAsers heart; be Fecoaeiel 10 uod the
and coucupceAcr tue WORKS Of
light; To be the
ou thai them til, w and the world
which shall 10 lmpoe tue Lord most
M m u children the Catholic Church being ahd vita
tbuys ien Father Mecs Meanwhile. let the Apostolic
con which, with great oye, and ir our lhnos heart We now
the mpa 0u ALL venerable 6rstnn nd to you beloved
SOM and Of The Catholic Ciureh be an earnest
all gric hcaeny g coniucng TO haPDy result oi h sal
work
MAY the peace Of God, which surpasseth all under
standing keep your minds and hearts In Christ Jesus
Amen Gwen at NewYork this lst day OF March 1879
tJoHN, Archbishop of New-Iork
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