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| Pius X to Prelates: ‘Promote Sound Teaching & Spotless Morals’ |
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Posted by: Stone - 07-06-2025, 06:10 AM - Forum: Resources Online
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Pius X to Prelates: ‘Promote Sound Teaching & Spotless Morals’
Encyclical E Suprimi of October 4, 1903.
TIA | July 5, 2025
In his first encyclical E Supremi addressed to all the Patriarchs and Prelates of the Church, Pope Pius X gives a formula for the restoration of society, that is to restore all things in Christ. He confesses himself terrified at his selection because of the “disastrous state of human society today.”
Facing this “great perversity,” which seems to be “a foretaste of the the evils reserved for the latter days,” the Saint encourages the Bishops to act, to call men back to the empire of God through Jesus Christ & the Holy Church He instituted, and no other. He encourages the Hierarchy to form holy and orthodox priests by keeping their “seminaries aright so that they may flourish equally in the soundness of their teaching and in the spotlessness of their morals;” as well as to give the laity solid religious instruction. He ends by ordered the Prelates to have the Rosary publicly recited daily in all the churches throughout the month of May.
Let us pray Pope Leo XIV reads these words, and might issue a similar exhortation to the progressivist prelates whom he governs in our much more perverse days.
Pope St. Pius X:
"Then again, to omit other motives, We were terrified beyond all else by the disastrous state of human society today. For who can fail to see that society is at the present time, more than in any past age, suffering from a terrible and deep-rooted malady which, developing every day and eating into its inmost being, is dragging it to destruction?
"You understand, Venerable Brethren, what this disease is – apostasy from God, which truly is allied with ruin, according to the word of the Prophet: "For behold they that go far from Thee shall perish." (Ps. 72:17) We saw therefore that, in virtue of the ministry of this Pontificate, which was entrusted to Us, We must hasten to find a remedy for this great evil, considering as addressed to Us that Divine command: 'Lo, I have set thee this day over the nations and over kingdoms, to root up, and to pull down, and to waste, and to destroy, and to build, and to plant" (Jerem. 1:10). But, cognizant of Our weakness, We recoiled in terror from a task as urgent as it is arduous. …
"You see, then, Venerable Brethren, the duty that has been imposed alike upon Us and upon you of bringing back to the discipline of the Church human society, now estranged from the wisdom of Christ; the Church will then subject it to Christ, and Christ to God. … And if Our desire to obtain this is to be fulfilled, we must use every means and exert all our energy to bring about the utter disappearance of the enormous and detestable wickedness, so characteristic of our time – the substitution of man for God; this done, it remains to restore to their ancient place of honor the most holy laws and counsels of the Gospel; to proclaim aloud the truths taught by the Church, and her teachings on the sanctity of marriage, on the education and discipline of youth, on the possession and use of property, the duties that men owe to those who rule the State; and lastly to restore equilibrium between the different classes of society according to Christian precept and custom. …
"The times we live in demand action – but action which consists entirely in observing with fidelity and zeal the Divine Laws and the precepts of the Church, in the frank and open profession of Religion, in the exercise of every kind of charitable works, without regard to self interest or worldly advantage. … Oh! when in every city and village the law of the Lord is faithfully observed, when respect is shown for sacred things, when the Sacraments are frequented, and the ordinances of Christian life fulfilled, there will certainly be no more need for us to labor further to see all things restored in Christ.
Nor is it for the attainment of eternal welfare alone that this will be of service – it will also contribute largely to temporal welfare and the advantage of human society. For when these conditions have been secured, the upper and wealthy classes will learn to be just and charitable to the lowly, and these will be able to bear with tranquillity and patience the trials of a very hard lot; the citizens will obey not lust but law, reverence and love will be deemed a duty towards those that govern, "whose power comes only from God" (Rom. 13:1).
"And then? Then, at last, it will be clear to all that the Church, such as it was instituted by Christ, must enjoy full and entire liberty and independence from all foreign dominion; and We, in demanding that same liberty, are defending not only the sacred rights of Religion, but are also consulting the common weal and the safety of nations. For it continues to be true that "piety is useful for all things" (1 Tim. 4:8) – when this is strong and flourishing "the people will" truly "sit in the fullness of peace" (Is. 22:18). …
"Let us turn, too, to the most powerful intercession of the Divine Mother – to obtain which We, addressing to you this Letter of Ours on the day appointed especially for commemorating the Holy Rosary, ordain and confirm all Our Predecessor's prescriptions with regard to the dedication of the present month to the august Virgin, by the public recitation of the Rosary in all churches; with the further exhortation that as intercessors with God appeal be also made to the most pure Spouse of Mary, the Patron of the Catholic Church, and the holy Princes of the Apostles, Peter and Paul.
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| Croatian bishops consecrate nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking 125th anniversary |
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Posted by: Stone - 07-03-2025, 04:34 AM - Forum: General Commentary
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Croatian bishops consecrate nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking 125th anniversary
The bishops of Croatia consecrated the country to the Sacred Heart again last week, commemorating a similar event in 1900.
Young Croatians also made a solemn consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Statue (19th century) of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.
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Jul 2, 2025
ZAGREB, Crotia (LifeSiteNews) — The Catholic bishops of Croatia led their nation in a consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus last Friday on the solemnity celebrating this image of the outpouring love of Jesus Christ for His people.
This occasion also commemorated the 125th anniversary of a similar event in 1900 when approximately 160,000 Croatian consecrated themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a similar way.
Friday’s consecration took place in churches and chapels across the nation at 7:00 p.m., initiated by church bells ringing for five minutes followed by Holy Mass.
According to Catholic News Agency, after the prayer following Holy Communion, the clergy led the faithful in the formal Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
“In Zagreb, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus while EWTN affiliate Laudato TV broadcast live from the Church of Our Miraculous Lady of Sinj in the small town of Sinj,” the Catholic outlet reported.
In commemoration of the universal Jubilee Year 2025, the Croatian Bishops’ Conference decided to renew the traditional devotion at their 69th Plenary Assembly in November 2024.
“We, Croatian believers, trusting in your goodness, come to you to open for us once again your Most Sacred Heart,” the consecration prayer begins, addressing Christ as “Wisdom, Love, and the Word of the Father.”
Bishop Petar Palić, head of the Diocese of Mostar-Duvno, said, “This consecration comes as a response to the spiritual needs of our time. It is an act of dedication, trust and faithfulness to the heart of our Lord.”
On Saturday, following the Sacred Heart consecration, a solemn consecration of young people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was also held at the Church of Croatian Martyrs in Udbina. This was the first known consecration of its kind in the region.
Apostolic nuncio to Croatia, Archbishop Giorgio Lingua, presided over the ceremony at 3:00 p.m., which was also broadcast by Laudato TV. This event was organized by priests of the Marian Priestly Movement in Croatia.
The Church’s Directory on Popular Piety and Liturgy (DPPL) affirms, “Devotion to the Sacred Heart is a wonderful historical expression of the Church’s piety for Christ, her Spouse and Lord: it calls for a fundamental attitude of conversion and reparation, of love and gratitude, apostolic commitment and dedication to Christ and His saving work. For these reasons, the devotion is recommended and its renewal encouraged by the Holy See and by the Bishops. Such renewal touches on the devotion’s linguistic and iconographic expressions; on consciousness of its biblical origins and its connection with the great mysteries of the faith; on affirming the primacy of the love of God and neighbour as the essential content of the devotion itself.”
During the prayer last Friday, Croation families, married couples, young people, children, clergy, parishes, religious communities, the sick and elderly along with professionals across various fields were consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The DPPL also emphasizes the importance of “personal consecration, described by Pius XI as ‘undoubtedly the principal devotional practice used in relation to the Sacred Heart.’”
The original Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque can be found here.
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| Vatican report reveals most bishops did not want Pope Francis’ Latin Mass crackdown |
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Posted by: Stone - 07-03-2025, 04:31 AM - Forum: Vatican II and the Fruits of Modernism
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Vatican report reveals most bishops did not want Pope Francis’ Latin Mass crackdown
Most bishops who responded to a Vatican questionnaire about restricting the Latin Mass said reversing Pope Benedict XVI’s liberation
of the traditional rite ‘would cause more harm than good.’
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Pilgrimage on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Summorum Pontificum, Pontifical Mass in Vetus Ordo Mass in Latin, Holy Mass at the Saint Peter's Chair
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Jul 1, 2025
VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Journalist Diane Montagna revealed in a July 1 report that the Vatican’s overall assessment of the consultation of bishops, which was believed to have prompted Pope Francis to implement the 2021 motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, stated that the majority of bishops were satisfied with the implementation of Summorum Pontificum and believed that making changes to Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio would do “more harm than good.”
“The majority of bishops who responded to the questionnaire stated that making legislative changes to Summorum Pontificum would cause more harm than good,” the report said.
The report notably contradicts Pope Francis’ claim in his letter accompanying Traditionis Custodes, which stated that the bishops’ assessment found the implementation of Pope Benedict’s motu proprio to be a key source of division in the Church.
“An opportunity offered by … Benedict XVI, intended to recover the unity of an ecclesial body with diverse liturgical sensibilities, was exploited to widen the gaps, reinforce the divergences, and encourage disagreements that injure the Church, block her path, and expose her to the peril of division,” the late Argentine pontiff wrote.
But, according to the report, the Vatican’s overall assessment shows that while the bishops had concerns about division caused by attendees of the Tridentine Mass rejecting the Second Vatican Council and other disagreements, the majority of the “gaps,” “divergences,” and “disagreements” that Francis cited actually stem from the resistance by a minority of bishops to Summorum Pontificum.
“The majority of bishops who responded to the questionnaire, and who have generously and intelligently implemented Summorum Pontificum, ultimately express satisfaction with it,” the report stated. “In places where the clergy have closely cooperated with the bishop, the (divisions) has become completely pacified,” the report continued.
Traditionis Custodes, which has led to the suppression of numerous Latin Masses around the world, has been denounced by clergy and scholars as a repudiation of the perennial practice of the Catholic Church and even of solemn Church teaching.
Cardinal Raymond Burke has affirmed that the traditional liturgy is not something that can be excluded from the “valid expression of the lex orandi.”
“It is a question of an objective reality of divine grace which cannot be changed by a mere act of the will of even the highest ecclesiastical authority,” the cardinal wrote in 2021.
Liturgical scholar Dr. Peter Kwasniewski has also implored priests to resist Traditionis Custodes and its accompanying Responsa ad dubia “regardless of threats or penalties,” since obedience to these documents would undermine the very mission of the holy Catholic Church.
Kwasniewski has made the point that “the traditional liturgical worship of the Church, her lex orandi (law of prayer),” is a “fundamental” “expression of her lex credendi, (law of belief), one that cannot be contradicted or abolished or heavily rewritten without rejecting the Spirit-led continuity of the Catholic Church as a whole.”
‘The traditional Mass belongs to the most intimate part of the common good in the Church. Restricting it, pushing it into ghettos, and ultimately planning its demise can have no legitimacy. This law is not a law of the Church because, as St. Thomas [Aquinas] says, a law against the common good is no valid law,’” he said in a speech at the 2021 Catholic Identity Conference.
Recently, a letter-writing campaign was launched by the Faithful Advocate, inviting parishes and Catholics across the country to write to Pope Leo XIV, “asking him to abrogate Traditionis Custodes and protect the Sacred Liturgy worldwide.”
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