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temporal possessions of the Order were to be augmented by means of adulation and by handling an alleged spiritual power vested in its members . From the various communications that have reached us , bearing upon the subject under notice , we
select one by " Pragmaticus , " which will be found in another column . The writer , though repudiating the point of view of the See of Rome , undertakes in a somewhat disconnected and
incongruous manner to explain , not to deiend the line of conduct that has been followed by the Pope Avith respect to the Society of Jesus ; he objects to the mixing up of Pio Nono ' s name with discussions on the doings of his agents and auxiliaries ,
and suggests as good policy that we should " leave the person of the Pope entirely out of the question in all these discussions . " Besides , Pragmaticus requii'es us to repel the attacks on Freemasonry , without touchin g Catholicism ; to impugn the
sayings and doings of the head of the Roman Church , without in any way alluding to his person . Surel y our esteemed brother goes somewhat too far in canying out his ideas of toleration , if he finds fault with the mode in which we have dealt with
this question . It is quite evident that if the Pope attacks us , we must needs defend ourselves against the Pono . i . nri i" Aning o ^ tvp Lavo in no wise directed our weapons against the man Mastai Ferretti , but against Pio Nono as the official and
acknowledged organ and representative of a doctrine that has commenced Avar upon us . We do not think Ave have ever resorted to any but " lawful Aveapons . " The "No Popery" cry to Avhich our correspondent alludes , Avas never raised b y
us . Oar journal has never devoted itself to any other kind of " propagandise " than that of lio-ht and truth . Albeit the overwhelming majority of our readers belong to the various denominations
of the Protestant Church , Ave have always upheld the universality of Masonic faith , aud confined ourselves to a strictl y "pragmatical" treatment of reli g ious questions affecting Masonry . Our correspondent may lay aside all apprehensions on
that score ; he may rest assured that it never entered our mind to use any disrespectful expression against tho Sovereign Pontiff personall y , nor the Church of Avhich he is the head ; . but Ave shall ever consider ourselves in duty bound to oppose ,
to the utmost of our power , the machinations of those sects that are the sworn foes of Masonry no less than of all true reli g ion . In our next number we shall return to tins
The Doctrines Of Jesuitism.
subject , and show more fully to " Pragmaticus " as Avell as to other objectors that their alarm at " Protestant Propagandise , " through the agency of Freemasonry , is p erfectly groundless , and hope no juxtaposition will be made in future between
the malicious schemes of a false Protestant in the 17 th century and our OAVII unpretending labours , undertaken with a view to vindicate , by mere moral means , the good cause of Masonry .
Monita Secreta Societas Jesu.
MONITA SECRETA SOCIETAS JESU .
SECRET IXJUSCTIOSS or THE SOCIETY or JESUS . ( Continued from page 285 . ) CHAPTER . IV . Injunctions given to tiie spiritual advisers and confessors of men of distinction ( noblemen ) . 1 The members of our Order are to direct princes
. and men of distinction in such a maimer that they may appear to them to LUTVO only the furtherance of the glory of G-od in view ( ad majorem Bel gloriam tenders videantur ) , and to endeavour to imbue them with such an austerity of conscience as the princes themselves may admit of ; and they should not introduce themselves from tho outsetbut only graduallinto the
, y , management of the government and policy of princes . 2 . It should further be impressed upon their minds tliat , in the distribution of honours and dignities iu the State , due regard should be paid to justice , and that ifc would be a great offence against Gocl if princes were to infringe upon these principles , mid act under the impulse of passion ; and our associates should contend frequently and earnestlthat
y they have no desire whatever of introducing' themselves into the administration of the State , but that they avc prompted only by their duty to tender their advice . These principles onco firmly seated in , and fully appreciated by , the minds of princes , tho virtues are to be pointed out which should be possessed by those VPIIO are to be appointed to dignities and the chief public offices , and thereafter such men be
designated and recommended who are sincere friends of our Society . But this is not to be done by members of our Order directly ( unless a special demand be made by the prince ); it will be more expedient if some friends or relations of the prince bo interposed for that purpose . 3 . Therefore , spiritual advisers and confessors belonging to our Order should always keep a list of such
friends of ours AVIIO may be well adapted for the discharge of public duties , more particularly if they behave liberally towards the Society , and in proper time they should skilfully and by artifice impose ( cum dcxteritate insinuenl ) such persons upon princes , either directly or through the agency of third parties . 4 . Our preachers and confessors should take special
care to treat princes Avith suavity , and cajole them , not to hurt them either in sermons or in private discourse , to dispel from their minds every fear , and . admonish them chiefly to adhere to faith and justice in their policy . 5 . They are to refrain almost entirely from accepting small presents for their private use , but are to impress
upon the donors that the province aud tZie corporate college are chiefly in quest of their benevolence ; their bedrooms aro to ha furnished but scantily , their garments not to be shining in any way , and they should be always ready to give aid and consolation also to tho meaner persons of the palace , so as not to appear as if they lent themselves only to the service of the great . 6 . At the death of any officer of State , they are to
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The Doctrines Of Jesuitism.
temporal possessions of the Order were to be augmented by means of adulation and by handling an alleged spiritual power vested in its members . From the various communications that have reached us , bearing upon the subject under notice , we
select one by " Pragmaticus , " which will be found in another column . The writer , though repudiating the point of view of the See of Rome , undertakes in a somewhat disconnected and
incongruous manner to explain , not to deiend the line of conduct that has been followed by the Pope Avith respect to the Society of Jesus ; he objects to the mixing up of Pio Nono ' s name with discussions on the doings of his agents and auxiliaries ,
and suggests as good policy that we should " leave the person of the Pope entirely out of the question in all these discussions . " Besides , Pragmaticus requii'es us to repel the attacks on Freemasonry , without touchin g Catholicism ; to impugn the
sayings and doings of the head of the Roman Church , without in any way alluding to his person . Surel y our esteemed brother goes somewhat too far in canying out his ideas of toleration , if he finds fault with the mode in which we have dealt with
this question . It is quite evident that if the Pope attacks us , we must needs defend ourselves against the Pono . i . nri i" Aning o ^ tvp Lavo in no wise directed our weapons against the man Mastai Ferretti , but against Pio Nono as the official and
acknowledged organ and representative of a doctrine that has commenced Avar upon us . We do not think Ave have ever resorted to any but " lawful Aveapons . " The "No Popery" cry to Avhich our correspondent alludes , Avas never raised b y
us . Oar journal has never devoted itself to any other kind of " propagandise " than that of lio-ht and truth . Albeit the overwhelming majority of our readers belong to the various denominations
of the Protestant Church , Ave have always upheld the universality of Masonic faith , aud confined ourselves to a strictl y "pragmatical" treatment of reli g ious questions affecting Masonry . Our correspondent may lay aside all apprehensions on
that score ; he may rest assured that it never entered our mind to use any disrespectful expression against tho Sovereign Pontiff personall y , nor the Church of Avhich he is the head ; . but Ave shall ever consider ourselves in duty bound to oppose ,
to the utmost of our power , the machinations of those sects that are the sworn foes of Masonry no less than of all true reli g ion . In our next number we shall return to tins
The Doctrines Of Jesuitism.
subject , and show more fully to " Pragmaticus " as Avell as to other objectors that their alarm at " Protestant Propagandise , " through the agency of Freemasonry , is p erfectly groundless , and hope no juxtaposition will be made in future between
the malicious schemes of a false Protestant in the 17 th century and our OAVII unpretending labours , undertaken with a view to vindicate , by mere moral means , the good cause of Masonry .
Monita Secreta Societas Jesu.
MONITA SECRETA SOCIETAS JESU .
SECRET IXJUSCTIOSS or THE SOCIETY or JESUS . ( Continued from page 285 . ) CHAPTER . IV . Injunctions given to tiie spiritual advisers and confessors of men of distinction ( noblemen ) . 1 The members of our Order are to direct princes
. and men of distinction in such a maimer that they may appear to them to LUTVO only the furtherance of the glory of G-od in view ( ad majorem Bel gloriam tenders videantur ) , and to endeavour to imbue them with such an austerity of conscience as the princes themselves may admit of ; and they should not introduce themselves from tho outsetbut only graduallinto the
, y , management of the government and policy of princes . 2 . It should further be impressed upon their minds tliat , in the distribution of honours and dignities iu the State , due regard should be paid to justice , and that ifc would be a great offence against Gocl if princes were to infringe upon these principles , mid act under the impulse of passion ; and our associates should contend frequently and earnestlthat
y they have no desire whatever of introducing' themselves into the administration of the State , but that they avc prompted only by their duty to tender their advice . These principles onco firmly seated in , and fully appreciated by , the minds of princes , tho virtues are to be pointed out which should be possessed by those VPIIO are to be appointed to dignities and the chief public offices , and thereafter such men be
designated and recommended who are sincere friends of our Society . But this is not to be done by members of our Order directly ( unless a special demand be made by the prince ); it will be more expedient if some friends or relations of the prince bo interposed for that purpose . 3 . Therefore , spiritual advisers and confessors belonging to our Order should always keep a list of such
friends of ours AVIIO may be well adapted for the discharge of public duties , more particularly if they behave liberally towards the Society , and in proper time they should skilfully and by artifice impose ( cum dcxteritate insinuenl ) such persons upon princes , either directly or through the agency of third parties . 4 . Our preachers and confessors should take special
care to treat princes Avith suavity , and cajole them , not to hurt them either in sermons or in private discourse , to dispel from their minds every fear , and . admonish them chiefly to adhere to faith and justice in their policy . 5 . They are to refrain almost entirely from accepting small presents for their private use , but are to impress
upon the donors that the province aud tZie corporate college are chiefly in quest of their benevolence ; their bedrooms aro to ha furnished but scantily , their garments not to be shining in any way , and they should be always ready to give aid and consolation also to tho meaner persons of the palace , so as not to appear as if they lent themselves only to the service of the great . 6 . At the death of any officer of State , they are to