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ELECTRICAL and GAS APPLIANCES RADIO and TELEVISION AUTHORIZED GENERAL-ELECTRIC DEALER 3051 Peachtree Rd., N. E. — Phone CE. 3-1196 — Atlanta, Ga. Charles F. Templeman, Manager N o^ lS ■6 C0 PHONE JA. 2-6500 589 FORREST RD.. N. E. ATLANTA 12. GA. dale's CELLAR RESTAURANT PEACHTREE AND IVY STREETS CHARCOAL BROILED STEAK CHICKEN — SEAFOOD Hours: 11 a. m.-ll p. m.. Luncheon through Dinner VISIT BEAUTIFUL DALE'S COFFEE HOUSE Lobby Imperial Hotel 6 a. m.-lO p. m. By God’s appointment the ob servance of the natural law con cerns the way by which man must strive toward his super natural end. The Church in this already shows the way and is the guide and guardian of men with respect to .their super natural end” (9). This truth had been already wisely explained by Our predecessor St. Pius X in his encyclical letter “Singula- ri Quadam” of September 24, 1912, in which he made this statement: “A 11 actions of a Christian man so far as they are morally either good or bad, that is, agree with or are contrary to natural and divine law, fall un der the jurisdiction of the Church” (10). Moreover when these narrow limits have been arbitrarily set and proclaimed, though these men make profession of a de sire to obey the Roman Pontiff with regard to truths to be be lieved and to observe what they call ecclesiastical directives, they yet proceed with such bold ness that they refuse to obey the precise and definite prescrip tions of the Holy See. They pro test that these refer to politi cal affairs because of a hidden meaning by the author as if they took their origin from some secret conspiracy against their own nation. It is necessary for Us to men tion in this place a sign of this falling away from the Church, an event truly of great serious ness which fills Our soul—that of the Father and universal Pas tor of the faithful—with great grief beyond words. For those who profess themselves most in terested in the welfare of their country have for some consider able time been striving to dis seminate among the people a be lief which is devoid of all truth according to which Catholics have the power of directly elect ing their bishops. As excuse for this kind of election they allege the need for looking after the good of souls with all possible speed and of entrusting the ad ministration of dioceses to those pastors who, for not resisting communist desires and forms of political practice, have been ac cepted by the civil power. Moreover We have heard that not a few of such elections have been held contrary to all right and law and that, in addition, setting aside a public and severe warning which this Apostolic See had employed toward those involved, certain ecclesiastics have rashly dared to receive episcopal consecration. Since therefore such serious offenses against the disciples and unity of the Church are be ing committed, it becomes a duty in conscience for Us to warn all that this is completely at variance with the doctrine and principles on which rests the right order of the society divinely instituted by Jesus Christ Our Lord. For it has been clearly and expressly laid down in the ca nons that it. pertains to the one Apostolic See to judge whether a person is fit for the dignity and burden of the episcopate (11) , and that complete freedom in the nomination of bishops is the right of the Roman Pontiff (12) . But if, as happens some times necessary it is permitted to some persons or groups to take part in some fashion in the selection of an episcopal candi date this is lawful only if the Apostolic See has granted it in express terms and in each par ticular case to clearly defined persons or groups, the condit ions and circumstances being very plainly determined. Granted this exception it fol lows that bishops who have been neither named nor con firmed by the Apostolic See, but who on the contrary have been elected and consecrated in de fiance of its express orders, en joy no powers of teaching or of jurisdiction since jurisdiction passes to bishops only through the Roman Pontiff as We ad monished in the encyclical let ter “Mystici Corporis” in the following words: “. . . As far as his own diocese is concerned each (bishop) as a true shep herd feeds the flock entrusted to him and rules it in the name of Christ. Yet in exercising this office they are not altogether independent but are subordi nate to the lawful authority of the Roman Pontiff, although en joying ordinary power of juris diction which they receive di rectly from the same Supreme Pontiff” (13). And We again referred to this teaching when We later address ed to you the letter “Ad Sinar- um Gentem” in these words: “T h e power of jurisdiction which is conferred directly by divine right on the Supreme Pontiff comes to bishops by that same right but only through the successor of Peter to whom not only the faithful but also all bishops are bound to be con stantly subject and to adhere both by the reverence of obedi ence and by the bond of unity” (14). But acts pertaining to the power of Holy Orders perform ed by ecclesiastics of this kind, though they are valid as long as the consecration conferred on them is valid, are yet gravely illicit, that is criminal and sac rilegious. To this action the warning words of the Divine Teacher fittingly apply: “He who enters not by the door into the sheep- fold, but climbs up another way, is a thief and a robber” (15). The sheep indeed know the true shepherd’s voice. “But a strang er they will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers” (16). It does not escape us that those who thus withdraw from obedience, put forward a prac tice which was licit in previous centuries in order to justify themselves with regards to those functions which they have alas unrighteously assumed. Yet everyone sees that it is the over throw of all ecclesiastical dis cipline if in anyway at all it is lawful for anyone to restore ar rangements which are not valid anymore since the supreme au thority of the Church has long ago decreed otherwise. They as suredly in no sense excuse their way of acting by appealing to another custom, and they indis putably prove that they follow this line deliberately in order to escape from the discipline which now prevails and which they ought to be obeying. We mean that discipline which has been established not only for China and the religions recently enlightened by the light of the Gospel, but for the whole church, a discipline which takes its sanction from that universal and , supreme power of caring for, ruling and governing which Our Lord granted to the succes sors in the office of St. Peter the Apostle. Well known are the terms which the Vatican Council sol emnly defined: “Relying on the open testi mony of the Scriptures and abiding by the wise and clear decrees both of our predecessors, the Roman Pontiffs, and the general Councils, We renew the definition of the Ecumenical Council of Florence, by virtue of which all the faithful must believe that ‘the Holy Apostolic See and the Roman Pontiff hold primacy over the whole world, and the Roman Pontiff himself is the successor of the blessed Peter and continues to be the true Vicar of Christ and head, of the whole Church, the father and teacher of all Christians, and to him in the blessed Peter the full power of caring for. ruling and governing the Uni versal Church was committed by Our Lci’d Jesus Christ . . .’ “We teach, . . . we declare that the Roman Church by the Providence of God holds the primacy of ordinary power ov er all others, and that this power of jurisdiction of the Roman Pontiff, which is truly episcopal, is immediate. Toward it, the pastors and the faithful of what ever rite and dignity, both indi vidual and collectively, are bound by the duty of hierarchi cal subordination and true obedience, not only in matters which pertain to faith and mor als, but also in those which con cern the discipline and govern ment of the Church spread throughout the whole world, in such a way that once the unity of communion and the profes sion of the same Faith has been preserved with the Roman Pon tiff, there is one flock of the Church of Christ under one su preme shepherd. This is the teaching of the Catholic truth from which no one can depart without loss of Faith and sal vation” (17). From what We have said, it follows that no authority what soever, save that which is prop er to the supreme pastor, can render void the canonical ap pointment granted to any bish op, that no person or group, whether of priests or of laymen, can lay claim to the right of nominating bishops, that no one can lawfully confer episcopal consecration unless he has re ceived the mandate of the Apos tolic See (13). Consequently, if consecration of this kind is being done con trary to all right and law, and by. this crime the unity of the Church is being seriously at tacked, an excommunication re served specialissimo modo to the Apostolic See has been estab lished which is automatically incurred by anyone who receiv ed consecration irresponsibly conferred and by the actual eonsecrator (19). What then is to be the opinion concerning the excuse added by members of the association pro moting false patriotism, that they had to act as they alleged because of the need to attend to the care of souls in those dio ceses which were then bereft of their bishop? It is obvious that no thought is being taken of the spiritual good of the faithful if the Church’s laws are being violat ed, and further, that it is not a question of vacant sees as they wish to argue in defense, but of ten it is a question of episco pal sees whose legitimate rulers have been driven out or who now languish in prison or are being obstructed in various ways from the free exercise of their power of jurisdiction. It must likewise be added that there have been cast into prison or exiled or removed by other means, those clerics whom the lawful ecclesiastical superiors had designated, in accordance with canon law and the special powers received from the Apos tolic See, to act in their place in the government of the dio ceses. It is surely a matter for grief that while holy bishops noted for their zeal for souls are en during so many trials, the oc casion is seized in their diffi culties to establish false shep herds in their place so that the hierarchial orders of the Church is overthrown and the authority of the Roman Pontiff is treach erously resisted. And some have advanced to such a degree of arrogance that they transfer, blame for these unfortunate and lamentable events, brought about by the deliberate plan of the oppres sors of the Church, to the Apos tolic See itself. Yet all know well that by the fact that it is prevented from free and safe communication with the dioces es in China, the. Apostolic See has been unable and still is un able to have appropriate know ledge of suitable candidates for election to the episcopal dignity as often as conditions demand. This knowledge is absolutely necessary both in the case of your nation and that of any other. Venerable brethren and dear children, thus far We have told you with what anxiety We are moved by the errors which cer tain men are trying to sow among you. and by the dissen sions which , are, being aroused. Our intention is that, enlighten ed and strengthened by the en couragement of your common father, you. may remain stead fast and without blemish in that Faith by which We are united and by which alone We shall ob tain salvation. But now, following the ardent dictates of Our mind, permit Us to declare with what close and particular feelings of intimacy CAMfiLUA . GAROEiV • RESTAURANT vr PHONE US YOUR Take Out Orders Cab Deliveries Arranged TR. 2-5808 1851 Peachtree Rd., N. W. FREE PARKING LIBERAL DIVIDENDS ON SAVINGS Savings received by the 10th Earn Dividends for That Month PO. 7-9774 TRI-CITY FEDERAL Association Savings & Loan 606 South Central Ave. Hapeville We draw near to you. To Our mind come those torments which rend asunder your bodies or your minds, particularly those which the most valiant witnesses of Christ are enduring among whose number are not wanting several of Our venera ble brethren in the episcopate. The trials of all these We daily offer on the altar to the Divine Redeemer, together with the prayers and sufferings of the whole Church. Be constant then and put your trust in Him according to the words: “Cast all your anxieties upon Him, because He cares for you” (20). He sees clearly your anguish and your torments. He particu larly finds acceptable the grief of soul and tears which many of you, bishops and priests* mem bers of religious congregations and the faithful from ranks of the laity, pour forth in secret when they behold the efforts of those who are striving to sub vert the groups of Christians among you. These tears, these bodily pains joined to tortures, and the blood of the martyrs both of the past and of the present day, will be precious tokens to bring it about that, through the most powerful in tervention of Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, Queen of China, the Church in your native land will at long last regain its strength and in a calmer age and happier days will shine (Continued on Page Six) THE BULLETIN, September 20, 1958—PAGE 3 PIANO SERVICE POLLARD PIANO TUNERS JA. 4-2548 JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL 115 'Forrest Ave., N. E. JA. 3-8550 “Around the Corner from Sacred Heart Church” Day And Evening Classes McCARTY & COMPANY P. O. BOX 340 ATLANTA, GA. 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