The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-20
the seeds of error in the fields of religious,

the seeds of error in the fields of religious,
educational, political and social thought.
LEO XIII stands forth as one Of the
most cultivated scholars of the nineteenth
century. His numerous encyclicals, be-
sides being wonderfully adapted to the
needs of the age by the doctrinal authority
and marvellous grasp of the worst dangers
Of Christian society and their true remedies,
are acknowledged to be masterpieces OF
literary composition. Hence it Is admitted
on ali hands that no other teacher of med
ern centuries has given utterance to such
pregnant, needful and far-reaching words
of Christian wisdom.
''But superior to all these qualities of In
tellectual culture is the mans own stainless
character"
The holy father then referred to some OF
the principal objects of the Pope's solicit
tude during the fifteen years OF his pontif-
cate.
who is there. look you," concluded the
eloquent preacher. who has no reason for
thankfuness to the common Father of
Chrstendom? The episcopate, the clergy,
both regular and secular. the hosts through
out the world owe to him debt OF grail
tude which they will never be able to pay.
The venerable order of the DOmnicans is
grateful to Leo XIII for his apostolicaI
solicitude in fostering. guarding and en-
couraging in the most efficient manner the
devotion to the Holy Rosary. The humble
Frenciscans are thankful to him for the
high encomiums and privileges bestowed on
the lay members of the third order of the
great ST. Francis of Assist The Jesuts
who were fortunate enough to he early
teachers of the present Pontiff are extremely
grateful to him for having by his apostolic
authority renewed, ratified and confirmed
all the privileges guaranteed TO the Society
Of Jesus by his predecessor"
In conclusion Father SASHA congratulated
his auditors In having such father teacher
and guide, TO whom the best testimonial OF
admiration. loyalty and love would be the
testimony of worthy life expressed in
worthy deeds.
at the Church of ST. Francis of Assist on
the corner of Stockton street and Montgom-
cry avenue. a high mass was celebrated,
followed by the TIE Deum. Father Conlan
alluded in his sermon to the occasion in ap-
propriate reverence.
At St. Mary's Church, on the corner of
California and Dupont streets, the special
feature beside the high mass and TIE Deum
was an address by Father Larkin. who
spoke In eulogy of the reigning Pontiff.
touching specially on his figure in society.
his humanitarian and political influence
for the good of all humanity independently
OF nationality or sect. He referred speci-
ally TO the case of the difficulty about the
Caroline Islands being referred by Bis
marck to the Pope as arbiter as a proof of
mis- benifcent influence.
At the Spanish Church de Nuestra Sonora
de Guadalupe. on the corner of Broadway
and Mason streets, there was no special
celebration beyond the solemn mass and Tie
Deum directed by the Archbishop.
At the Italian Church on the corner of
Fbert and Dupont streets the mass was
sung by the choir. which also chanted the
TIE Deum. rue ceebrant was Rev.
Father de CAROLS. while Rev. Father de
Romans preached on the gospel of the day,
introducing some impressive illusions to
the great golden jubilee being celebrated
Beside the high mass aud TIE Deum at
st. Patrick's Church there was no par
ticular celebration. Rev. Father John
Brennan preached.
At every one of the Catholic churches the
pOntifcal jubilee was aceentuated In thu
manner prescribed by the ecclesiastical
authority. varied in particular instances by
special addresses and music.