eretics who do the work of Satan among the Lord's sheep. New and
fantastic religions are springing up like noxious weeds in America
of the north, and increasing infidelity is apparent on every hand.
The Christ prayed that there might be one fold and one shepherd.
It is for us this month to pray for the great day when they will
be accomplished. But we must be united over the interests of the
Sacred Heart. Therefore, liberal plenary indulgences will be
granted to those of the faithful who contribute to this glorious
cause, so dear to the heart of the blessed Saviour. We enclose
leaflets indicating the three degrees, consisting of the Morning
Offering, Our Father and ten Hail Marys daily, for the Pope and
his interests, and the degree of reparation, by which a plenary
indulgence may be gained.

"Stimulate your parishioners to compete joyfully for the statue of
the Blessed Virgin, which we mentioned to you in our former
communication. Teach them, especially, their entire dependence on
Mary, on her prayers to God for their deliverance and welfare.
Reveal to them her singularly powerful influence in the shaping of
all great historical events of the world; how never has she
refused our prayers to exert her mighty influence with her
all-potent Son, when she has been appealed to in sincerity, for it
rejoices the Sacred Heart of Jesus to yield to the requests of His
Blessed Mother. Mary is omnipotent, for she can ask no favor of
her Son that He will not grant. Competition for possession of this
sacred image, which carries the potent blessing of His Holiness,
should be regarded a privilege, and you will so impress it upon
the minds of your parishioners.

"Finally, His Grace requests that you will immediately procure
whatever information you may regarding the mineral resources of
the district of Guamoco, and indicate upon a sketch the location
of its various mines, old or new, as known to its inhabitants.
Diligent and careful inquiry made by yourself among the people of
the district will reveal many hidden facts regarding its
resources, which should be made known to His Grace at the earliest
possible moment, in view of the active preparations now in
progress to forestall the precipitation of another political
uprising with its consequent strain upon our Holy Church."

"Money! money! money!" cried Jose. "One would think the Christ had
established his Church