This stunning quote from Pope Pius X in his “Notre Charge Apostolique” in 1910 is perfect for our times:
“Venerable Brethren, We must repeat with the utmost energy in these times of social and intellectual anarchy when everyone takes it upon himself to teach as a teacher and lawmaker – the City cannot be built otherwise than as God has built it; society cannot be setup unless the Church lays the foundations and supervises the work; no, civilization is not something yet to be found, nor is the New City to be built on hazy notions; it has been in existence and still is: it is Christian civilization, it is the Catholic City. It has only to be set up and restored continually against the unremitting attacks of insane dreamers, rebels and miscreants. OMNIA INSTAURARE IN CHRISTO.”
Wow.
HT Patrick Brennan from Mirror of Justice.
April 11, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Wow indeed.
April 11, 2013 at 6:42 pm
How prophetic.
Please, please, pray for us dear Bepi Sarto!
April 11, 2013 at 9:30 pm
OUT-FRICKIN'-STANDING!!!!
April 12, 2013 at 3:33 am
The writings of Popes of a century ago or more were so clear and strong. They are a pleasure to read.
April 12, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Wow is right. I agree with Gen X, reading the writings of the Popes especially pre-vII is such an inspiration. A pleasure to read indeed, strong words, but also they almost always seem to be easy for anyone to read and understand. I don't need a dictionary and a huge mental effort to decipher what they are saying! How I'd love to see that again. Pope Saint Pius X, pray for us.
April 12, 2013 at 10:02 pm
A theocracy?