National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-08
IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR GAINING
THE JUBILEE INDULGENCE.
Archbishop Gibbons Letter to the
Local Clergy-A Two-Days' Strict
Fast Disqualification Nally Ex-
pounds a Parable ut 81. Stephens.

Archbishop Gibbons has announced the
jubilee of 1886. II is as follows:
"The object Of the jubilee is to awaken
men from the lethargy Of sin, to inspire
them with sincere cont lton of heart, TO adj
monish them to bring forth fruit worthyo OF
penance,' and TO live soberly and justly
and piously in this world, waiting Tor the
blessed hope and coming Of the glory OF
our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ"
The conditions required for gaining the
indulgence Of the jubilee are rs follows:
1. The faithful in Washington are TO
visit twice st. Patrick's, st. Matthew's, and
st. Augustine's. In these visits the faith
full will pray according to the intentions OF
the holy father--for concord among Chris
tian rulers, for peace and unity among the
faithful, for the propagation OF the faith
and the extlrpation Of error.
9. A two-days' strict fast is enioined.
This fast excludes the use not only Of flesh
meat, but also of white meats, such as eggs,
butter, and milk. IL may be made on any
day In Lent on which flesh meat is allowed
by dispensation, but not on days on which
flesh meat is prohibited.
3. The faithful will give aims according
to their means. In compliance with the
suggestion Of his holiness, these aims will
be devoted to the support Of our seminary,
and TO other objects Of charity and religion
that may be deemed eXpedient. The rev.
erend clergy will please forward the aims
TO the chancellor Of the diocese. A lock-
box, marked "For Jubilee Aims" should
be placed In each church for the custody Of
the offerings Of the faithful.
4. The confession and communion req
uiste for gaining the indulgence OF the
jubilee must be distinct from the Easter du-
ties. All confessors Of the diocese have
faculties to diminish the number Of visits,
or even to dispense with them altogether.
In behalf OF persons who, by reason OF bod
lily intrmties, or for any other cause, are
hindered from performing the visits pre-
scribed, and also to dispense with COM
munion in the case of IChlldren who have
not made their first communion, SUBSTITUTE
ing other works Of piety. Confessors may
lessen the number Of visits in favor Of
schools and communities making them pro-
ccssionally
B. In order to stimuls and fostera spirit
Of earnest devotion In the hearts of the
faithful, and to secure the success OF the
jubilee, the pastors are eXhOrted to have q
mission, or iridium, or at least some
special religious exercises, in their respec-
tive churches at time which they may
judge most opportune.
Meantime, let us devoutly pray, brethren,
that the pious aspirations of the sovereign
pontifT may be realized, that the blessings
of heaven may be poured forth abundantly
on all Christian countries, and especially on
our own. May faith be quickened and
charity be multiplied. "May God arise and
His enemies be scattered.n May peace
reign in every Christian land, in every
family, and in the kingdom Of our hearts,
and may this year Of grace be marked by q
closer union Of us all with our Father who
is In heaven.
The reverend clergy will please read this
letter at all the masses on the first Sunday
after its reception. JAMES GIBBONS,
Archbishop of Baltimore.
A. A. CURTIS, Secretary.
BALTIMORE, Feast Of st. Francis dc Sales
1886,