The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-03

Dominion, but Halls the New scottisl
Episcopnte.
VENERABLE BRETHREN: Az soon al
we were called, through your sunages, In
The past month, 10 assume the government
OF the Universal Church, and to hold here
on earth the place OF the Prince OF Pastors
our Lord Jesus Christ, we felt ourselye,
moved by agreat apprehension and fear
on account ofthst thorough knowledge which
we experience Of our own unw0rthiness, q,
well - the weakness Of our strength, 10 beaI
such burden, which appeared 'the greater
on account Of the splendid and illustrious
fame OF our predecessor, Plus IX. He. that
great pastor Of the flock Of Christ, aIwa,s
combating more and more energetically for
truthand justice--so exemplariiy sustaining
the great burden Of the administration of
christianity rendered not only this
Apostolic Chsir more Respondent with his
shining virtues, but the entire church
with love and admiration. And
In the same manner as he has
surpassed the whole series OF Roman Pom
say, he has surpassed all in the public tes-
tiinony OF constant sympathy and generation
which ne experienced. On the other In nd
our hearts were filled with sorrow ut the sad
condition IN which We ind not only human
society, but also the Catholic Church aud Ia
an especial manner this APOSTOLIC See, vio-
ientiy despoiled OF her temporal domnions
and reduced 70 such degree ~ to be CON-
pletelyunable 70 enjoy her full, free and in
dependent power.
And although we felt ourselves compelled
70 refuse the great honor offered as, yer with
what heart could we resist the will OF God,
which Wac 80 luminously made known 10 us
through the harmony OF your suffrsges,
seeking only the welfare 81 the Catholic
Church, and succeeding 50 promptly in
completing the election or the new Ponfiif.
For this reason, then, did we believe our
a. rod TO- 4.
ed 10 US, in obedience 10 the will OF God. in
whom we place MI our trust, firmly hoping
that ne who has elevated us To 80 hivb 4
position VIII give power and vigor to our
weakness.
Now, venerable brethren, this being the
nrst time we have addressed YOU, in your
presence therefore do we declare that norh-
ing shall be held more sacred by Us, with
the aid Of divine grace, than the inviolable
preservation Of the Catholic faith and the
most scrupulous charge OF the rights OF the
church and the Holy Apostolic See, and the
salvation " ~ men, Needless OF the great
ness OF the fatigues for its accom- plishmenf
TO the fuifillnent, then, Of this part OF
our ministry, we confde none the less in
your counsel OF wisdom, which we desire
may never be wanting TO Us, and this we
wish you 70 understand, not BY the way OF
compliment, but a. solemn declaration Of n
our Will. For that command, narrated In
the Holy Writ, which God made TO Moses.
Is deeply fixed in our minds, who, terrified
AZ the great weight laid supon him. should
call together seventy OF the ancienfs OF t.
rael, that they might divide the work with
him, with whose help and counsel thus
70 overcome the enormous cares OF the 1
government OF the people OF Israel. Having I
mis- example before your eyes, being called \
A. leaders and governors, though unworthy. !
OF the whole Of the Christian world, we can
not 90 less than ask in you help to our IA
ugues, and comfort 10 our minds, that you
may hold in the Church Of God the same no.
sition As the seventy OF Israel.
Besides, We well know that which i said
IN the sacred Scriptures that "there IL safety I
where there Is much counsel" also that l
which the holy Council OF Trent attesfs, that
the Sovereign Pontiff should find assistance
In the counsel Of the cardinals: we know
finally that 81. Bernard calls the cardinals 4
The assistants and counselors Of the Sover-
eign Ponfiff. and thus we, having for five
and twenty years had the good fortune TO
form part Of the honors OF the Sacred Col
iege, carry 70 this throne for you, not only
ntart iuil OF Affection and sympathy, but still
more the consolation ~ having, in the exer-
else OF our duties 10 the Church, compan-
Ions and c0-operators in our obligations and
sharcrs IN our glories and honors.
Moreover, II l. with the greatest pleasure
that we communicate 70 you. venerable
brethren, the completion Of work, to the
taken by our glorious predecessor, Plus IN.
and which has already been discussed bv
those anOrg YOU who form A part az the
sacred congregation OF the Propagation OF
the Faith, namely, the establishment Of the
Episcopal Hierarchy in the iIlustrious king
DOM OF scotland. We, by the grace Of God,
have had the consolation OF completing the
apostolic bull which, on the fourth day OF
the present month Of this year. we com
handed 70 be published. With 10y, indeed.
are we able 70 answer the most fervenr
prayers OF those most beloved children Of
Jesus Christ, the clergy and faithful Of Scot \
land. who have ever shown the greatest de-
yotion towards the Catholic Church and the
Chair Of 81 Peter, anu We most firmly hope
that this work Of the Holy Apostolic See NAV
be crowned With heavenly fruits through
the mediation and prayers Of those celestial
patrons Of Scotland In that region where
every day more and more snscipiutn monfes
pdcena, .popnto % COLES jusfshdsh. The
receive peace, and the hills jus
tice for the people.
Finally, venerable brethren, in no way do
we doubt that you. united in the same spi--
Il with US, will work increasingly for the
defense Of the Holy Apostolic See aud the
increase OF the glory Of God, for remember
that common shall be our reward indeed II
common are our trials In the interest OF the
Church. Pray, therefore, humbly with ms
that God, rich inhis mercies, through the pow
nrful intcrceSsion OF his immaculate mother.
i. Joseph, patron Of the universal church
md the holy apostles SITS. Peter and Paul.
nay be propitious In mis- bounties, and hap
ply direct our minds and actions through
ne days Of our Pontifcatc, and finally that
We may conduct the bark or Peter, which
has been confided 70 us, through the fury
n the winds and the waves 10 the desired
port Of tranquility and peace.
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