The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-10
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He Has Yet Written.
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.itions Lies in Vital Truths
Of Religion.
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4 {ASHINGTON, D. c., May 9.-Iopo
SO KS last encyclical Letter to all inc
ates and others in the Roman cam
Is & comnn,nion Is considered one OF tle
n important and far reaching
uments lie has written since
elevation. The encyolical has
come to the Apostolic Dele
ion In the Latin FORM and Will soon
translated and sent throughout the
ntry.
ccort,inr to the prelntes. the encyclical
especially important since 1t speaks
.horitatively on subjects which are now
.rassinr the American secular as well
RI religious world The Pope speaks IN
,itive terms on the vital importance OF
Il J raj teachings for young ana old, anu
the influence OF rellgious ins,viduai
made a general review of the deplor-
le condition of the world at the pres
time, and suggests the remedy nes
Knowing more clearly 'l nf Cprietian .
ignorance Of Religious Truths.
Z There are today says the Pope
sSast numbers continually being re-
lifted by fresh accessions, who are ut
SHY ignorant of the truths of rell gion,
who at most possess only such knoWi-
IN to lead the lives of idolators. In con.
auence of this ignorance they regard
as no crime to cherish hatred against
cir neighbor.tto enter into the most ull-
Est contracts. to promote the most III
Est speculation, to endeavor to pos
SIS themselves Of the property OF others
Ia enormous usury, and TO commit other
Equities not less reprehensible
"Furthermore they seem unaware ,, !, 1t1 la.
B. actions. but condemns immoral
and immoral desires. Even
hen they are restrained from abandon
lip themselves to sensual pleasures, they,
ithout and scruple feed themselves ems Heso on
ne hairs of the head. We deem 1t nee
sssary to repeat that such persons are
.ound not only among. the poorer classes.
tut in the highest walk of life, and evan
mong those pulled up with knowledge
rho, relying upon a vain erudition, think
hey are at liberty to turn religion into
The preaching of tropical sermons
.rralgnment and the writing of contro-
'ersial books and of learned treatises Is
lot encouraged. OF this the Pope says:
I'VE are aware that the Office OF cate
sllSls Is not much sought dllei.7 lIAS al uic
i is deemed Of little account, as it does
lot lend itself easily to the winning of
applause.
False Estimate.
But this, in our opinion, is an estimate
born Of vanity and not Of truth. We are
quite willing to admit the merits Of
those pulpit orators, who. out Of genu-
themselves to the defence and mainte-
nance of the faith, Z or to eulogizing the
heroes of Christianity. But their labor
presupposes labor OF ANOTHER knd-that
wanting, the foundations are wanting,
and they labor in vain who build. Too
often it happens that ornate sermons,
which win the applause of crowded con-
and fail utterly to touch the heart.
1.-THE same may be said of these priests
who devote much time and labor in writ
Ing books to illustrate the truths Of re-
for their activity: But how many read
thsee books or derive from them fruit
that corresponds In any degree to the toll
and wishes of those who wrote them?
when performed as # should be. never
fails to be of profit to those who listen
Lays Down Rules.
The encyclical closes by laying down
rules for the shepherds OF souls, all OF
which are made mandatory. They are to
preach the Catechsm (Christian doctrinc)
every Sunday and fcist day. throughout
the year. This inStruc4ien. which must
be on the text of the Catechisln, must
last at least an hour.
The younger members OF each congrc-
cation must be instructed at stated inter-
vals. and special rules are laid down for
Lent and Advent.
THE Confraternity Of the Christian doc
trtne must be canoncally established in
every parish, and when priests are few
the better Informed OF the laity must aid
in the work.
q All colleges. universities and seminaries
must have classes established to eXpound
the truths OF religion. and students In
these institutions must aid in teaching
z The Pope makes an elounent plea FOR
moral teaching in the schools He ends
by bestowng his apostolic benediction or
all who follow his words
Aprt l5 1906.