They are not understood, and yet they are condemned; they are put to death, and yet their life is quickened. 101. They lack all things, and yet they have all in abundance. 61. Far from jeopardizing the Church's unity, controversies, as a noted English author, John Henry Cardinal Newman, has remarked, can actually pave the way for its attainment. (16) "Per un solido ordine sociale." (67). Peace and joy! Ad Petri Cathedram was the first encyclical issued by Pope John XXIII on 29 June 1959. As a matter of fact, the distances which separate the classes of society are shrinking. (45). But all cannot do this easily; often their efforts will result in a mixture of truth and error. They should, in particular, be fervent in prayer and assiduous in works of penance; they should undertake the sound formation and education of the young and assist, so far as they can, those who are beset in any way by want or distress. They are certainly aware of this fact. I have just modified one external link on Ad Petri cathedram. 108. (38). This is a serious matter that has occasioned much sorrow and unhappiness and induces Our predecessors to summon the laity to the ranks of a peaceful militia, Catholic Action. Of this kind of unemployment, Our predecessor of happy memory, Pius XI, uttered this complaint: "There are," he said, "honest working men almost beyond number who want only an opportunity to earn by honest means that daily bread for which, by divine command, we entreat our Father in heaven. But this unity, Venerable Brethren and beloved sons, must be solid, firm and sure, not transient, uncertain, or unstable. ii Ibid., #71; cf., J. H. Newman, Difficulties of Anglians, v. 1, 261 ff. For nearly two thousand years, popes have communicated to the world primarily through their letters. 13. Each needs the other: capital cannot do without labor, nor labor without capital. Be the first to rate this. There has already been enough warfare among men! When We fondly call you to the unity of the Church, please observe that We are not inviting you to a strange home, but to your own, to the abode of your forefathers. Ours would be an even worse lot, for we do have the use of reason and by abusing it (which, unfortunately, often happens) we can sink into a state lower than that of beasts. Foi promulgado oito meses no pontificado e aborda a verdade, a unidade e a paz no espírito da caridade. All of these can provide inspiration and incentive for morality and goodness, even Christian virtue. We do not want to offend anyone. 145. We pray earnestly to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whose Immaculate Heart Our predecessor, Pius XII, consecrated the entire human race. That there is unity in the administration of the Catholic Church is evident. For in just this way have nearly all philosophies risen from among the vagaries of human opinion: one after another, they come into being, they evolve, they are forgotten. 43. (64) At the same time, she encourages friendly cooperation and mutual assistance among the various classes, so that all men may become in name and in fact not only free citizens of the same society but also brothers within the same family. Heed the words of Christ: 'By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.'" Through that life, those who faithfully obey all the precepts and demands of our Redeemer can enjoy even in this mortal life that happiness which is a foretaste and pledge of heaven's eternal happiness. And so they should see to it that in some suitable way their employees are able to share more and more in the fruits of their labor and come to regard themselves as partners in the entire enterprise. And so, as they work to bring God's light to the minds of men, to redirect the wills of sinners with heaven's help and with brotherly love, as they work to advance and spread the peace-bringing kingdom of Jesus Christ, they must never think that there is a fixed limit to their time and belongings, their expenditures, or of their personal inconvenience. (27) It was to Peter that Christ gave in a special way the power to bind and loose on earth,(28) to strengthen his brethren,(29) to feed the entire flock.(30). Our spirit will rest in peace and joy only when we have reached that truth which is taught in the gospels and which should be reduced to action in our lives. 2. For nearly two thousand years, popes have communicated to the world primarily through their letters. 116. Ad Petri Cathedram (English) by Pope John XXIII. All, therefore, who wish to remain Christians must be aware of their serious obligation to avoid those false principles, which Our predecessorsâespecially Popes Pius XI and Pius XIIâhave condemned in the past, and which We condemn once again. (65) Cf. 97. Their unhappiness touches Our heart; We are constrained to take pity and to repeat the merciful words that came from the heart of our Divine Master when He saw the multitude languishing in hunger: 'I have compassion on the crowd' (Mark 8.2)."(15). The mother, on the other hand, should form her children firmly and graciously by the mildness of her manner and by her virtue. Their cries touch Our heart and move Us to the depths of Our being. There is, perhaps, no undertaking that pleases God more than this one; it is an integral part of the duty all men have to spread the kingdom of God. All men are to have part in this true unity; and so, when a Catholic priest offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice, he presents our merciful God with a spotless Victim and prays to Him especially "for Thy holy Catholic Church, that it may please Thee to grant her peace, to protect, unite, and govern her throughout the world, together with Thy servant our Pope, and all who truly believe and profess the Catholic and Apostolic faith."(33). We also extend Our paternal best wishes to Our sons in religious orders and congregations. Yet not for these only do I pray, but for those also who through their word are to believe in me....that they may be perfected in unity..."(39). Ad Petri Cathedram, #61 (emphasis mine) Tragically, John XXIII’s vision for the Second Vatican Council never actualized into reality. 131. Religion: Ad Petri Cathedram – TIME Anyone who considers without bias the opportunities and advantages which have recently come to the working classes must admit that they are in great part the result of persistent and effective social measures taken by Catholics catehdram accord with the wise directives and repeated exhortations of Our predecessors. Format: Digital $ 1.99. Since it is no longer a matter merely of "capital" and "labor," the number of classes has multiplied, and all of them are readily accessible to all men. 95. . Priests should also be mindful that they are more than public dignitaries; they are sacred ministers. (32), 78. 18. Migne, PG 5.675. (9) Encyclical letter Humanum genus: Acta Leonis 4 (1884) 53. The members of Catholic Action must marshal their ranks; they must align themselves beside their bishops and be ready to obey every command. (11) Letter Permoti Nos: Acta Leonis 15 (1895) 259. 90. We also address Ourselves with a father's love to the members of the diocesan and religious clergy: those who are your close assistants in your Curia, Venerable Brethren; those who toil in seminaries at a very important work, the formation and education of youths called to the Lord's service; those, finally, who are parish priests in crowded cities, in towns, or in distant and lonely outposts and whose mission today is very difficult, very demanding, and of the utmost importance. "(18) For this intention He addressed ardent prayers to His Father: "That all may be one, even as thou, Father, in me and I in thee; that they also may be one in Us. They are easily aroused to eager enthusiasm for the highest ideals, but it is most important that they learn prudence, self-restraint, and obedience to authority. Before all else, then, we must turn our thoughts to sound principles if we wish, as we should, to guide our actions along the path of justice. It is the same peace which Christ promised to men of good will through the song of the angels who hovered over His crib; (43) it is the peace He imparted after instituting the Eucharistic Sacrament and Sacrifice: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." This unity is so conspicuous that by it all men can find and recognize the Catholic Church. He must lead and guide the rest by his authority and the example of his good life. 51. Like Cain, we would commit a terrible crime and stain the earth with our brother's blood. (23) Cf. Grata recordatio "Dengan rekoleksi kesenangan" Ad Petri Cathedram, Litterae Encyclicae, De veritate, unitate et pace, caritatis afflatu provehendis, d. 29 iunii 1959, Ioannes PP. Ad Petri Cathedram est la première encyclique donnée par le pape Jean XXIII le 29 juin 1959.Elle fut promulguée après huit mois de pontificat et traite de sujets tels que la vérité, la paix et l'unité.Elle ne fut pas un document de taille ni une exposition doctrinale, mais elle se présentait plutôt comme un témoignage face aux sujets d'inquiétude du monde contemporain. And now Our thoughts turn to those religious who have left the homes of their ancestors and their beloved countries and have gone to foreign lands where they experience serious inconveniences and overcome all sorts of difficulties. And this problem can entail even greater difficulties today, when men are being replaced by all sorts of advanced machines. Everyone then must "strive to preserve in himself and to arouse in others, be they of high or low degree, the queen and mistress of all the virtues, charity. For discussion can lead to fuller and deeper understanding of religious truths; when one idea strikes against another, there may be a spark.(25). 9. John XXIII's first encyclical, Ad Petri Cathedram, was issued eight months into his pontificate and was neither an important social document nor doctrinal exposition.Instead it looked at truth, unity and peace with distinctive familiarity and concern. But there is still a long way to go. There is also the threat of unemployment, a source of anxiety and unhappiness for many men. ENGLISH TRANSLATION: The Pope Speaks, 5 (Autumn, 1959), 359-83. (20) This is a comforting hope; it assures us that someday all the sheep who are not of this fold will want to return to it. 126. But this clearly cannot be the history of a divine teaching authority founded by Jesus Christ, "the way, the truth, and the life."(22). But why do we not devote as much energy, ingenuity, and enthusiasm to the sure and safe attainment of that learning which concerns not this earthly, mortal life but the life which lies ahead of us in heaven? 67. But We ask Our beloved children for more than prayers; We wish to see a renewal of Christian life. They must shirk no hardship, shun no inconvenience, that the cause of the Church may be triumphant. May the light of the Holy Spirit come upon Us from on high as We write this letter and upon you as you read it. (56) They have answered with generosity the call of their Divine Redeemer and can apply to themselves the words of the Apostle of the Gentiles: "On behalf of Christ . But, instead, they are reduced to idleness and, along with their families, reach the very depths of privation. For from him the whole body (being closely joined and knit together through every joint of the system according to the functioning in due measure of each single part) derives its increase to the building up of itself in love."(6). [3] The last part of the encyclical was a call to action in a number of crucial areas, including social justice and the combating of false ideas.[2]. (74) Funk, Patres Apostolici, 1, 399-401; cf. (47) Have confidence in Jesus Christ; pray without ceasing to Him, without whom "you can do nothing." 29. They would work, of course, in union with their bishops and in constant obedience to them. But if we reject this truth, whether out of foolishness, neglect, or malice, we turn our backs on the highest good itself and on the very norm for right living. 105. . (34) Cf. All men, therefore, are bound to accept the teaching of the gospel. 55. Ad Petri Cathedram. 34. Appelé à la chaire de Pierre : la première encyclique de Jean XXIII, publiée le 29 juin 1959. But We are conscious of Our sacred duty to do all that We can to defend the rights of Our sons and brethren. Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1959. She does this to the extent that matters are not absolutely certain. 63. 135. Bishops from every part of the world will gather there to discuss serious religious topics. Ad Petri Cathedram, issued on 29 June 1959, is the first encyclical written by Pope John XXIII. (63). [English tr. Ad Petri Cathedram On Truth, Unity and Peace in a Spirit of Charity Pope John XXIII - 1959 To the Venerable Brethren, the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See, and to all the Priests and Faithful of the Catholic world. (14) Radio address to the 73rd Congress of German Catholics: Discorsi e radiomessaggi di S.S. Pio XII, v. 11, 189. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. And in this day of ours, as you well know, Venerable Brethren and beloved sons, we also have radio broadcasts, motion pictures, and television (which can enter easily into the home). May this wonderful Spectacle of unity, by which the Catholic Church is set apart and distinguished, as well as the prayers and entreaties with which she begs God for unity, stir your hearts and awaken you to what is really in your best interest. God created men as brothers, not foes. On the contrary, We are ready to forgive all freely and to beg this forgiveness of God. We wish first to give the sick, the infirm, and the aged that comfort which comes from heaven. As Saint Ignatius of Antioch said: "Since you are subject to your bishop as to Jesus Christ,... whatever you do must be done in union with your bishop." They act as though God had given us intellects for some purpose other than the pursuit and attainment of truth. Their stern voices urge us all to return at once to harmony, unity, and a just peace. Thus arise all manner of errors, which enter the recesses of men’s hearts and the bloodstream of human society as would a plague. 91. Let all be of one mind, sinceâas all know wellâin unity there is greater strength. 11. We think this matter is so serious and important that We intend at some other time to discuss it at greater length. We give this counsel in order that the rights and duties of employers may more and more be harmonized and reconciled with the rights and duties of employees, and that the associations representing the interests of each "will not seem like armies ready to make or repel attacks in such wise as to make the enemy more resolute or to incite counterattack, or like a river which engulfs every obstacle in its course; but like a bridge which joins opposite shores."(16). 1959 papal encyclical of pastoral character, "Ad Petri Cathedram (To the Chair of Peter)", Text of Ad Petri Cathedram on Vatican website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ad_Petri_Cathedram&oldid=983909875, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Truth, unity and peace in the spirit of charity, This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 00:13. We must strive zealously and relentlessly to ward off the impact of this great evil which every day insinuates itself more deeply. (76). "(7) We see "books and magazines written to mock virtue and exalt depravity."(8). Thus, wherever the emigrant may journey, he sees the Church's love for him and discovers that this love is even more evident and more effective when his need for care and aid is greatest. 56. 38. (12) Encyclical letter Rerum novarum: Acta Leonis 11 (1891) 109. We are already aware, to Our great joy, that m any of the communities that are separated from the See of Blessed Peter have recently shown some inclination toward the Catholic faith and its teachings. Ad Petri Cathedram ("Bagi Tahta Petrus") adalah ensiklik pertama yang dikeluarkan oleh Paus Yohanes XXIII pada tanggal 29 Juni 1959. With all the love of a father, We impart the Apostolic Blessing to each and every one of you, Venerable Brethren and beloved sons. 32. 45. Venerable Brethren and Beloved Sons, Greetings and Apostolic Benediction. 128. This should be their attitude, not only in doctrinal matters but also in matters of ecclesiastical and Christian discipline, to which all must submit. The document makes several references to the planned Second Vatican Ecumenical Council later held during 1962–1965. No blood is shed, but the sacrifice is real, just as real as when Christ hung from a cross of Calvary . Come! 74. We actually are brothers. 28. (58) They regard as a second fatherland and love with an active charity the land to which they have come to bring the light of the Gospel's truth. The just prosperity of their citizens can be achieved without violence and without oppressing minds and hearts. We have another recommendation also, and We are sure that it will be warmly received. All the evils which poison men and nations and trouble so many hearts have a single cause and a single source: ignorance of the truthâand at times even more than ignorance, a contempt for truth and a reckless rejection of it. By the example of their lives they seem to summon you to union with this Apostolic See with which your Christian community was beneficially united for so many centuries. Thus she repeats and bears witness to the words of the Apostle: "For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth. As for the condition of those who live by their daily toil, it is consoling to note that recently undertaken improvements in working conditions in factories and other places of employment have done more than give these workers a greater economic value; they have made their lives nobler and more dignified. These errors turn everything upside down: they menace individuals and society itself” (Ad Petri Cathedram, #6). 111. A brief historical recapitulation of the steps that led toLuther's Sola Scriptura dictum may be helpful. 149. 24. On this point Pope Leo XIII made apt and appropriate comment: "God has commanded that there be differences of classes in the human community and that these classes, by friendly cooperation, work out a fair and mutual adjustment of their interests.'' When it is a matter of the cause of the Catholic Church they must be ready to sacrifice personal whims, for nothing is of more value and importance. Dicastery: Congregation for the Clergy Topic: Library – Magisterium of the Sovereign Pontiffs – Encyclicals, Language: English Type: Documento. This is a joy which surpasses by far any pleasure which can come from the study of things human or from those marvellous inventions which we use today and are constantly praising to the skies. 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