The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06

ing of Christ, the expected OF ma
tions," the "Redeemer"
In many ways advent resembles
lent Purple vestments are worn by
the clergy; the gloria in excelsis" is
omitted. and the organ is silent, ex-
eept on the third Sunday called
'Gaudete," meaning rejoice, from
the first word Of the introit. At YES
pers the seven greater antiphons," all
beginning with 20" are sung on the
seven days preceding Christmas. A
trace Of these is found in the words;
70 Sapientia," in. the calendar of the
Anglican prayer book. opposite .Decem-
ber 16, though it is doubtful if one
person in 10000 using the book under
stands their origin.
The celebration of the papal jubilee
/ in st. Peters at Rome was postponed
to November 16. partly because Sep
tember is poor time for visiting
Rome, and partly because the atheistic
God hating party Of anarchists and So
cialists are usually particularly active
about the date of September 20. So the
great function was held on November
l6. 1t is estimated that 10000 pilgrims
were present from all parts of the
world
In addition to the regular diplomatic
corps accredited to the Vatican. several
of the great powers sent special en-
VOWS to convey their congratulations
TO the holy father on the happy occa-
sion. Among these were noticed Prince
Karl Won Schwartzenburg well known
throughout Austria as a Catholic
leader. who represented the Austrian
emperor; Prince Johannes Won Hohen-
LONE Bartenstein-Ja -Jagtsberg, the head
OF the Catholic branch of the line of
Hohenlohe-W Waldenburg, sent by the
Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria; II. f,
Sergius Sezenow, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of Russia
to the holy see, who was the bearer
of an autograph letter OF congratula-
tion from the czar to the pope; Mgr
Ayres de Gouvea, who was at one time
president Of the chamber of deputies
and minister of foreign affairs. etc.
representing the king Of Portugal
Baron Schorlemer. representing EN-
peror William of Germany. and Duke
Bella. Conquista. representing King
Alfonso Of Spain- The Grand Duke
Alexander of Russia was one OF the
royal personages present.
Since then the gifts sent TO the holy
father from all parts of the world fol
distribution among poor churches have
been on exhibition at the Vatican, and
he has been greatly pleased and con
soled by the endless array Of vest
ments, altar linen. chalices and sacred
vessels of sll kinds that he can now
place where they will encourage many
struggling missionary in his effort.
to carry out the liturgy with becoming
dignity in some poor parish.
Notwithstanding the warning from
the Vatican that pilgrims must be pre-
pared for possible annoyance in many
ways If they came to Rome, this sea
son has been remarkable even for the
Eternal City for the steady flow OF Dill,
grimages, large and small, from many
countries. from Brazil to the orient, Il
lay their homage and congratulations
at the feet of Piux X. The great and
the lowly. rich and poor, the great
powers Of the world and the little trib-
utary states. Catholics and non-Catho-
lies. all have shared in the celebration
OF the sacerdotal jubilee of Plus X Al
though shorn of his temporal posses
sions he is recognized on all sides anc
by International law as one of the
great sovereigns of the world; and he
is the greatest influence on earth max.
ing for law and order, peace and broth.
erly love.
The universal celebration Of the
papal jubilee throughout the world
calls to mind the effort, chronicled in
these columns some time ago. to pro-