The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-02-14

n nj re the contrary. as is often the case Win
people in sickness where n ot only the quantity,
but also the quality of the food must be dis
pensed with.
On the other hand, where q person, on &C
count of his health is dispensed from the rules
of abstinence yet he is still obliged to observe
the rules of fasting, as to the quantity, unless
some other cause require q dispensation IN thlS |
also.
And when any such dispensation is given, II
is sometimes enjoined, and always supposed
that they make up for this indulgence oy
other works of piety; such as more 1requen'
PRAYER, and works of mercy towards their TEL
low creatures in distress.
AS to the present mitigation OF dlsclphne'
YOU know beloved Children in Christ that all
the days of Lent except Sundays, are fasting
days only one meal should be taken and that
not before mid day. Custom has lawfully In
troduced collation. at night, which should nor |
be full meal, but about eight ounces Of food.
Now, dearly beloved Children in Christ,
since prayer is good with alms-deeds and fast
ing, the Church wishes to soc these three GOOD
works holly united in the offerings OF her
children, ascend as sweet odor before God.
Those who fast are invited during this holy
season, to dispense to the poor, what they
spare IN comfort to themselves aud to give to
PRAYER some of the time they save from
the amusements of life.
Those who cannot fast, are invited to redeem
their sins by aims to the Poor-and prominent
among these, are poor little orphans,
whom God has entrusted to your special care.
These are the precious jewels of Mother
Church, which you should lock mp in the safe
of your hearts and protect from danger.
Instructing the ignorant is one of the hottest
spiritual WORKS of charity: "they that in
struct many unto justice shall shine like stars
for all eternity" But holier and more urgent
should this charity be towards your own
children. "lf any man hath not care of his
own, and especially of those of his house,
he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an
iufidel" Hast thou children" saith the
Lord, instruct them" "He that nstructeth
his son shall be praised in bin, and shall
| glory in hun, in the midst of them of his
household"
Let us, beloved in Christ, impress upon you
the necessity of having your Chi dren educated
in our Catholic Schools, where their hearts
aud souls are trained in such a manner, as
never to forget their duties to God, their
, church aud their parents. Remember, Fathers
and Mothers, that tie day will come, when
standing before the judgment seat of God,
you will have to give an account of yonr re-
spousibilites towards her children. 10 avoid
! confusion ahd CONSERVATION that dreadfn!
day, see that your children are educated in
Catholic schools, where they are strengthened
in their faith, and constantly taught to hate
sin and to love and practice virtue.
We hope, dear Children in Christ, that it is
unnecessary for us to remind you how improper
and unbecoming it is to take part in public
amusements, however innocent in themselves,
during the holy season of Lent Balls and
theatres, always more or less dangerous,
should not be frequented at this holy time,
when, as poor sinners aud peniteuts, We are
trying to appease Gods anger for our trans
gressions.
In regard to Round Dances we have only to
say that they are truly unbecoming and really
dangerous to morality-they shock beautiful
and tender modesty: in accordance with the
spirit of the Church, who certainly knous
what is best for her children, they should not
be countenanced.
We hope our young ladies and gentlemen
have too much respect for themselves to take
part in such styles of dances as are contrary to
the wishes of Mother Church, and attended
with danger to themselves and scandal to
others" Zoe to him from rhom scandal cometh u
"And now, Beloved Brethren of the Clergy,
let in all things exhibit ourselves the
Ministers of God :"
And, dear Children in Christ, add prayer to
your fasting, and prayer especially in its
highest power, by frequently and ferventIy,
during this holy season, receiving the Sacra
ments.
"And may the God of peace Himself sanctify
} you in all things, that your whole spirit and
soul and body may be preserved blameless in
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Il Tim
81.
} Dearly Beloved Brethren of the Clergy and
} Beloved Children in Christ, we conclude with
praying in the language of the Apostle that
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, tn,
charity of God, and the communication of tn,
Holy Ghost be with you all"
Given at San Antonio, on the 18th of January
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, A. D. 1873.
ANTHONY DOMINIC,