The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-03-28
The Golden Rose.

SO much has been said of late con
corning the Golden Rose that it will be
interesting to give some authentic par
ticulars Of that Papal gift. Formerly
it was given by the Pontifs to the pre-
fects of Rome after they had carried it
to the Church OF the Holy Cross. Later
it was granted to the most celebrated
sanctuarles. to Catholic sovereigns,
princes aud Drincasses, great captains.
or personages devoted 10 the cause Of
the Church. AS none Of the roses de-
posted IN the basillcas remain. the
! model of that EMPLOYED originally is
matter for conjecture. 1t is only
known that it was a plain flower IN red
enamel. For the enamel q large ruby
was afterWard substituted in the mld-
die of the rose and adorned it with pur.
pie ref actions. At present the rose
costs $4,000 francs {e480). It is placed
on branch with leaves and several
flowers. and planted in a vase Of gilt
silver, on which the PaDal arms and an
inscription are engraved in relief. The
rose symhoises by the gold the omni-
potent Master Of all things, and by the
splendor and richness of the metal the
eternal light which encircles the dlvln-
ity. The perfumes aud the balm which
the Holy Father puts ia the heart Of
the rosa are embIematic of the glory OF
the resurrection OF our Lord.
The rite of the benediction Of the
rose is one of the most solemn and cur
ious. The Holy Father in sacerdotal
robes reads the formula from a book
held by bishop, assistant to the throne
the remaining bishop present standing
beside him with lighted tapers. The
high dignitaries of the Papal court are
around bearing the censer. the holy
water vessel, and those containing the
balm and other perfumes. One OF the
camerierl segretti, on Bonded knee,
presents tue Golden Rose on credence
between two lighted tapers. The pope
blesses the incense and perfumes as
they are laid before hin in turn by 8
cardinal and Introduces Them into the
flower, which he next blesses. During
the Mass the rose is placed in the altar.
The ceremonial of conveying the rose
to the person to whom it is granted is
likewise very impressive, and the gift
is conferred by ALLOCATE specially COM
missioned by the Pontiff, HOLY Sacri
fee is celebrated and after the lite missa
est the ablegate reads aloud che brief Of
the Holy Father, which is subsequently
given to the parsonage to be hOnored,
who. on rising, lays hold of the
! vase as if to keep 1t. The following
formula is then read by the able
gate: Take from our hands this rose,
| which we give thee bv special commits
sion, ConEded to us by our Most Holy
Father Leo Kill, Nav this flower Sig
nifty to thee the JOY Of the Church mill
tant and triumphant, for the rose, the
most beautiful of flowers. sYmbolizes
the crown OF eternal glory" In the
case of king or a queen the ablegate
adds: ''Wlll your majesty accept this
present and with it the divine grace
which the Holy Father impl0res for YOU
In fullness and pentitude from the
God who reigns for eyer and ever?"
The sovereign having kissed the rose,
the ALLOCATE announces that the Pope
accords a plenary indulgence to the
members Of the imperial or royal family.
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Somerville Journal: Woman may be
able to pack trunk better than man.
but she needs man to sit on the lid
after she has packed it, just the same.