{"id":5771,"date":"2024-06-06T01:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T23:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=5771"},"modified":"2024-06-04T20:50:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T18:50:12","slug":"the-pope-was-infinitely-touched-by-the-conduct-of-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=5771","title":{"rendered":"THE POPE WAS INFINITELY TOUCHED BY THE CONDUCT OF FRANCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the tense situation around the welfare of Pope Pius IX, in exile in Gaeta, France sent an emissary of the government to invite him to take refuge in Marseilles. Eugene narrated:<\/h3>\n

In short, the Pope was infinitely touched by the conduct of France and by the personal sentiments of Mr. de Corcelles, but he did not give in for the time being.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Eugene de Mazenod’s Diary, 11 December 1848, EO XXI<\/em><\/h3>\n

Two weeks later, Eugene wrote:<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Letter from the Pope. I had not expected this new mark of his goodness. He had already entrusted Cardinal Antonelli to reply to me. This new reply must be regarded as a favor and a very special proof of benevolence. I value it as such:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

“My dear Bishop,<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 “Our heart is truly touched by the sight of the filial love which France has manifested to the vicar of Jesus Christ and of the interest it takes in the current situation. May God bless the eldest daughter of the Church and preserve her from the poisoned breath which perturbs such a large part of Europe. May he fill her with his abundant graces, so that she may see the religion of her fathers blossom ever more beautifully within her. We are temporarily in Gaeta. Providence has led us here without a premeditated plan on our part. We have the hope, nevertheless, that the opportunity will present itself for being able to show the French nation, in a more consoling manner, the affectionate feelings of our heart, which at this moment affectionately gives her the apostolic blessing.<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 “Given at Gaeta, December 14, 1848. Pius IX, pope.”<\/em><\/h3>\n

Eugene de Mazenod’s Diary, 27 December 1848, EO XXI<\/em><\/h3>\n

REFLECTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The authority of the Head of the Church is a ministry entrusted to him for the good of all, to be carried out as a good Shepherd who watches over the salvation of the whole flock. It is incumbent upon the One invested with this ministry to “confirm his brothers in the faith” (Lk. 22:32), according to the glorious privilege given to him by Jesus Christ.” (Bishop Eugene’s Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Marseilles, 16 February 1860.)<\/h3>\n

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