[232]They even went so far as to deliberate whether these people could be considered human beings or not; but the church, always the true and faithful guardian of the rights of humanity, immediately raised her voice in their favor, and was first to render, by the mouth of Pope Paul III., a decision which conferred on them, or rather secured them, all their rights.[233]Campeggio, before he became cardinal, had been married to Françoise Vastavillani, by whom he had several children. We are more than astonished at the ignorance or bad faith of Dr. Burnet, who takes advantage of this fact to accuse the cardinal of licentiousness.[234]This young man carried also the letters from Henry VIII. to Anne Boleyn, which had been referred to the cardinal during the course of the trial. They are still to be seen in the library of the Vatican.—Lingard’sHistory of England.[235]Gentilism: Religion previous to Christianity.By Rev. Aug. J. Thébaud, S.J. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co. 1876.[236]It is, however, something more than a hypothesis. The confirmation it receives from the fact that since the prevalence amongst so large a portion of mankind of an uniformity of rite and dogma, and the universality of brotherhood occasioned thereby, what seemed to be obstacles have become means of intercommunion, to such an extent that the whole World has become, as it were, one vast city, gives it the force of a demonstration.[237]Gentilism, p. 67.[238]Gentilism, p. 65.[239]Gentilism, p. 110.[240]Gentilism, p. 124.[241]Ib. pp. 152, 153.[242]S. Matthew xvi. 4.[243]3 Kings xix. 11, 12.[244]Deuteronomy xxxiii. 27.[245]In theCité Mystiqueof the Blessed Marie d’Agreda there are one or two passages which indicate a belief that the Blessed Virgin was more than once admitted to the Beatific Vision before her Assumption. Of course the assertion is not of faith. Possibly it may admit of a more modified explanation. On the other hand, Our Lady being equally free from original as from actual sin, it is more rash to attempt to limit her privileges than to suppose them absolutely exceptional.[246]Romans xi. 34.[247]In other words, theirs is a more imperfect being than ours; though whether its imperfection is to exclude all idea of their having a fuller development whereby and in which they will be indemnified for their sinless share in fallen man’s punishment is still an open question.[248]We say liberalism, but we might say Freemasonry; for, as we all know, Masonry is merely organized liberalism.[249]The Idea of a University, p. 469.[250]Notes of a Traveller, pp. 402, 403.[251]Lay Sermons, p. 61.[252]The Social Condition, etc., vol. i. p. 420.[253]The following language amply sustains our assertion: “Des Teufels Braut, Ratio die schöne Metze, eine verfluchte Hure, eine schäbige aussätzige Hure, die höchste Hure des Teufels, die man mit ihrer Weisheit mit Füszen treten, die man todtschlagen, der man, auf dass sie hässlich werde einen Dreck in’s Angesicht werfen solle, auf das heimliche Gemach solle sie sich trollen, die verfluchte Hure, mit ihrem Dünkel, etc, etc.”[254]“Aber die Wiedertaufer machen aus der Vernunft ein Licht des Glaubens, dass die Vernunft dem Glauben leuchten soll. Ja, ich meine, sie leuchtet gleich wie ein Dreck in einer Laterne.”[255]Der Culturkampf in Preussen und seine Bedenken—“Considerations on the Culture-Struggle in Prussia”—von J. H. von Kirchmann. Leipzig, 1875.[256]Culturkampf, pp. 5-7. For an account of the Falk Laws and persecution of the church in Germany, seeCatholic Worldfor Dec., 1874, and Jan., 1875.[257]Page 9.[258]Tacit.Annal., xv. 44.[259]Culturkampf, pp. 16-19.[260]The above article is a translation of one which appeared in theRevue Généraleof Brussels, December, 1875, and was written by Dr. Dosfel. InThe Catholic World, November, 1871, a complete analysis of Dr. Lefebvre’s work on Louise Lateau, quoted so largely in the discussion before the Academy, was given. The article now presented to our readers gives a calm, impartial statement of the case of Louise Lateau as it stands to-day before the scientific investigation of the Academy.—Ed. Cath. World.[261]Louise Lateau.Etude médicale. Par Lefebvre. Louvain: Peeters.[262]Dr. Imbert-Gourbeyre, in his work,Les Stigmatisées.[263]Bulletin of the Academyfor the year 1875. Third series, Book ix., No. 2, p. 145.[264]Maladies et facultés diverses des mystiques.Par le Dr. Charbonnier, p. 10, et suiv.[265]The same work.[266]Report of M. Warlomont,Mémoires de l’Académie de Médecine, p. 212.[267]Professor Lefebvre had himself declared that, to invest the matter with a rigorously scientific character, the question of abstinence ought to be the object of an inquiry analogous to that which has established the reality of the ecstasy and of the stigmatization.[268]Vascular tumors.[269]White blood corpuscles.[270]Acts xvii. 23.[271]1 Cor. xii. 31.[272]Gal. iii. 19.[273]3 Kings vi. 7.[274]Genesis iii. 8.[275]Malachias iv. 2.[276]Isaias xxii. 24; or, as it may be translated: “The vessels of small quality, from vessels of basins even to all vessels of flagons.”[277]Suarez holds that grace is not always perceptible. There are moments when we are conscious of the distinct action of grace, by the direct perception of its effects in our soul. These are the exceptions, which are multiplied with increasing holiness, until they become the rule, and heroic sanctity is perfected in all its parts.[278]S. Matthew xix. 8.[279]S. Matthew xi. 14.[280]“Tantum ut qui tenet nunc, teneat, donec de medic fiat.”—2 Thessalonians ii. 7.[281]It is injurious to sleep in the light of the moon; and it produces rapid putrefaction in dead fish, etc.
[232]They even went so far as to deliberate whether these people could be considered human beings or not; but the church, always the true and faithful guardian of the rights of humanity, immediately raised her voice in their favor, and was first to render, by the mouth of Pope Paul III., a decision which conferred on them, or rather secured them, all their rights.
[232]They even went so far as to deliberate whether these people could be considered human beings or not; but the church, always the true and faithful guardian of the rights of humanity, immediately raised her voice in their favor, and was first to render, by the mouth of Pope Paul III., a decision which conferred on them, or rather secured them, all their rights.
[233]Campeggio, before he became cardinal, had been married to Françoise Vastavillani, by whom he had several children. We are more than astonished at the ignorance or bad faith of Dr. Burnet, who takes advantage of this fact to accuse the cardinal of licentiousness.
[233]Campeggio, before he became cardinal, had been married to Françoise Vastavillani, by whom he had several children. We are more than astonished at the ignorance or bad faith of Dr. Burnet, who takes advantage of this fact to accuse the cardinal of licentiousness.
[234]This young man carried also the letters from Henry VIII. to Anne Boleyn, which had been referred to the cardinal during the course of the trial. They are still to be seen in the library of the Vatican.—Lingard’sHistory of England.
[234]This young man carried also the letters from Henry VIII. to Anne Boleyn, which had been referred to the cardinal during the course of the trial. They are still to be seen in the library of the Vatican.—Lingard’sHistory of England.
[235]Gentilism: Religion previous to Christianity.By Rev. Aug. J. Thébaud, S.J. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co. 1876.
[235]Gentilism: Religion previous to Christianity.By Rev. Aug. J. Thébaud, S.J. New York: D. & J. Sadlier & Co. 1876.
[236]It is, however, something more than a hypothesis. The confirmation it receives from the fact that since the prevalence amongst so large a portion of mankind of an uniformity of rite and dogma, and the universality of brotherhood occasioned thereby, what seemed to be obstacles have become means of intercommunion, to such an extent that the whole World has become, as it were, one vast city, gives it the force of a demonstration.
[236]It is, however, something more than a hypothesis. The confirmation it receives from the fact that since the prevalence amongst so large a portion of mankind of an uniformity of rite and dogma, and the universality of brotherhood occasioned thereby, what seemed to be obstacles have become means of intercommunion, to such an extent that the whole World has become, as it were, one vast city, gives it the force of a demonstration.
[237]Gentilism, p. 67.
[237]Gentilism, p. 67.
[238]Gentilism, p. 65.
[238]Gentilism, p. 65.
[239]Gentilism, p. 110.
[239]Gentilism, p. 110.
[240]Gentilism, p. 124.
[240]Gentilism, p. 124.
[241]Ib. pp. 152, 153.
[241]Ib. pp. 152, 153.
[242]S. Matthew xvi. 4.
[242]S. Matthew xvi. 4.
[243]3 Kings xix. 11, 12.
[243]3 Kings xix. 11, 12.
[244]Deuteronomy xxxiii. 27.
[244]Deuteronomy xxxiii. 27.
[245]In theCité Mystiqueof the Blessed Marie d’Agreda there are one or two passages which indicate a belief that the Blessed Virgin was more than once admitted to the Beatific Vision before her Assumption. Of course the assertion is not of faith. Possibly it may admit of a more modified explanation. On the other hand, Our Lady being equally free from original as from actual sin, it is more rash to attempt to limit her privileges than to suppose them absolutely exceptional.
[245]In theCité Mystiqueof the Blessed Marie d’Agreda there are one or two passages which indicate a belief that the Blessed Virgin was more than once admitted to the Beatific Vision before her Assumption. Of course the assertion is not of faith. Possibly it may admit of a more modified explanation. On the other hand, Our Lady being equally free from original as from actual sin, it is more rash to attempt to limit her privileges than to suppose them absolutely exceptional.
[246]Romans xi. 34.
[246]Romans xi. 34.
[247]In other words, theirs is a more imperfect being than ours; though whether its imperfection is to exclude all idea of their having a fuller development whereby and in which they will be indemnified for their sinless share in fallen man’s punishment is still an open question.
[247]In other words, theirs is a more imperfect being than ours; though whether its imperfection is to exclude all idea of their having a fuller development whereby and in which they will be indemnified for their sinless share in fallen man’s punishment is still an open question.
[248]We say liberalism, but we might say Freemasonry; for, as we all know, Masonry is merely organized liberalism.
[248]We say liberalism, but we might say Freemasonry; for, as we all know, Masonry is merely organized liberalism.
[249]The Idea of a University, p. 469.
[249]The Idea of a University, p. 469.
[250]Notes of a Traveller, pp. 402, 403.
[250]Notes of a Traveller, pp. 402, 403.
[251]Lay Sermons, p. 61.
[251]Lay Sermons, p. 61.
[252]The Social Condition, etc., vol. i. p. 420.
[252]The Social Condition, etc., vol. i. p. 420.
[253]The following language amply sustains our assertion: “Des Teufels Braut, Ratio die schöne Metze, eine verfluchte Hure, eine schäbige aussätzige Hure, die höchste Hure des Teufels, die man mit ihrer Weisheit mit Füszen treten, die man todtschlagen, der man, auf dass sie hässlich werde einen Dreck in’s Angesicht werfen solle, auf das heimliche Gemach solle sie sich trollen, die verfluchte Hure, mit ihrem Dünkel, etc, etc.”
[253]The following language amply sustains our assertion: “Des Teufels Braut, Ratio die schöne Metze, eine verfluchte Hure, eine schäbige aussätzige Hure, die höchste Hure des Teufels, die man mit ihrer Weisheit mit Füszen treten, die man todtschlagen, der man, auf dass sie hässlich werde einen Dreck in’s Angesicht werfen solle, auf das heimliche Gemach solle sie sich trollen, die verfluchte Hure, mit ihrem Dünkel, etc, etc.”
[254]“Aber die Wiedertaufer machen aus der Vernunft ein Licht des Glaubens, dass die Vernunft dem Glauben leuchten soll. Ja, ich meine, sie leuchtet gleich wie ein Dreck in einer Laterne.”
[254]“Aber die Wiedertaufer machen aus der Vernunft ein Licht des Glaubens, dass die Vernunft dem Glauben leuchten soll. Ja, ich meine, sie leuchtet gleich wie ein Dreck in einer Laterne.”
[255]Der Culturkampf in Preussen und seine Bedenken—“Considerations on the Culture-Struggle in Prussia”—von J. H. von Kirchmann. Leipzig, 1875.
[255]Der Culturkampf in Preussen und seine Bedenken—“Considerations on the Culture-Struggle in Prussia”—von J. H. von Kirchmann. Leipzig, 1875.
[256]Culturkampf, pp. 5-7. For an account of the Falk Laws and persecution of the church in Germany, seeCatholic Worldfor Dec., 1874, and Jan., 1875.
[256]Culturkampf, pp. 5-7. For an account of the Falk Laws and persecution of the church in Germany, seeCatholic Worldfor Dec., 1874, and Jan., 1875.
[257]Page 9.
[257]Page 9.
[258]Tacit.Annal., xv. 44.
[258]Tacit.Annal., xv. 44.
[259]Culturkampf, pp. 16-19.
[259]Culturkampf, pp. 16-19.
[260]The above article is a translation of one which appeared in theRevue Généraleof Brussels, December, 1875, and was written by Dr. Dosfel. InThe Catholic World, November, 1871, a complete analysis of Dr. Lefebvre’s work on Louise Lateau, quoted so largely in the discussion before the Academy, was given. The article now presented to our readers gives a calm, impartial statement of the case of Louise Lateau as it stands to-day before the scientific investigation of the Academy.—Ed. Cath. World.
[260]The above article is a translation of one which appeared in theRevue Généraleof Brussels, December, 1875, and was written by Dr. Dosfel. InThe Catholic World, November, 1871, a complete analysis of Dr. Lefebvre’s work on Louise Lateau, quoted so largely in the discussion before the Academy, was given. The article now presented to our readers gives a calm, impartial statement of the case of Louise Lateau as it stands to-day before the scientific investigation of the Academy.—Ed. Cath. World.
[261]Louise Lateau.Etude médicale. Par Lefebvre. Louvain: Peeters.
[261]Louise Lateau.Etude médicale. Par Lefebvre. Louvain: Peeters.
[262]Dr. Imbert-Gourbeyre, in his work,Les Stigmatisées.
[262]Dr. Imbert-Gourbeyre, in his work,Les Stigmatisées.
[263]Bulletin of the Academyfor the year 1875. Third series, Book ix., No. 2, p. 145.
[263]Bulletin of the Academyfor the year 1875. Third series, Book ix., No. 2, p. 145.
[264]Maladies et facultés diverses des mystiques.Par le Dr. Charbonnier, p. 10, et suiv.
[264]Maladies et facultés diverses des mystiques.Par le Dr. Charbonnier, p. 10, et suiv.
[265]The same work.
[265]The same work.
[266]Report of M. Warlomont,Mémoires de l’Académie de Médecine, p. 212.
[266]Report of M. Warlomont,Mémoires de l’Académie de Médecine, p. 212.
[267]Professor Lefebvre had himself declared that, to invest the matter with a rigorously scientific character, the question of abstinence ought to be the object of an inquiry analogous to that which has established the reality of the ecstasy and of the stigmatization.
[267]Professor Lefebvre had himself declared that, to invest the matter with a rigorously scientific character, the question of abstinence ought to be the object of an inquiry analogous to that which has established the reality of the ecstasy and of the stigmatization.
[268]Vascular tumors.
[268]Vascular tumors.
[269]White blood corpuscles.
[269]White blood corpuscles.
[270]Acts xvii. 23.
[270]Acts xvii. 23.
[271]1 Cor. xii. 31.
[271]1 Cor. xii. 31.
[272]Gal. iii. 19.
[272]Gal. iii. 19.
[273]3 Kings vi. 7.
[273]3 Kings vi. 7.
[274]Genesis iii. 8.
[274]Genesis iii. 8.
[275]Malachias iv. 2.
[275]Malachias iv. 2.
[276]Isaias xxii. 24; or, as it may be translated: “The vessels of small quality, from vessels of basins even to all vessels of flagons.”
[276]Isaias xxii. 24; or, as it may be translated: “The vessels of small quality, from vessels of basins even to all vessels of flagons.”
[277]Suarez holds that grace is not always perceptible. There are moments when we are conscious of the distinct action of grace, by the direct perception of its effects in our soul. These are the exceptions, which are multiplied with increasing holiness, until they become the rule, and heroic sanctity is perfected in all its parts.
[277]Suarez holds that grace is not always perceptible. There are moments when we are conscious of the distinct action of grace, by the direct perception of its effects in our soul. These are the exceptions, which are multiplied with increasing holiness, until they become the rule, and heroic sanctity is perfected in all its parts.
[278]S. Matthew xix. 8.
[278]S. Matthew xix. 8.
[279]S. Matthew xi. 14.
[279]S. Matthew xi. 14.
[280]“Tantum ut qui tenet nunc, teneat, donec de medic fiat.”—2 Thessalonians ii. 7.
[280]“Tantum ut qui tenet nunc, teneat, donec de medic fiat.”—2 Thessalonians ii. 7.
[281]It is injurious to sleep in the light of the moon; and it produces rapid putrefaction in dead fish, etc.
[281]It is injurious to sleep in the light of the moon; and it produces rapid putrefaction in dead fish, etc.