Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes.
This abstract describes a second pastoral letter issued by Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa, Bishop of Macau, on 17 September 1743 (not 1754, as erroneously stated in the title; the body text and signature date confirm 1743), preserved in the Colonial Historical Archive under reference M304 and bearing...
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| description | This abstract describes a second pastoral letter issued by Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa, Bishop of Macau, on 17 September 1743 (not 1754, as erroneously stated in the title; the body text and signature date confirm 1743), preserved in the Colonial Historical Archive under reference M304 and bearing stamps of the Ultramarine Council and the Macau-based archive M.G.A.L. The document addresses moral, liturgical, financial, and social regulation within the Diocese of Macau during Portuguese colonial administration. Key provisions include mandating doctrinal exposition by Beguines during Mass in lieu of sermons; prohibiting usury—specifically *bethele* (usurious lending) and *dar dinheiro a ganhar de terra* (land-secured lending)—with graduated interest limits (6–10% depending on collateral type) and penalties including suspension from Holy Orders and excommunication; restricting social interaction between Catholic women and non-Christians (*gentios*), requiring mediation and limiting access to thresholds; enforcing parish registration compliance during Lent; requiring financial accountability from administrators of hospitals, confraternities, chapels, and other pious institutions not established by royal charter; and prescribing decorum within churches, especially regarding women’s conduct and consumption of food or drink. The letter reflects ecclesiastical authority over spiritual discipline, economic ethics, interfaith boundaries, and institutional governance in eighteenth-century Macau. |
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M304
[Title]
Segunda Pastoral, que Mandou publicar
o Ex.mo, e R.mo Snr Dom Fr. Hylário de
Santa Rosa Bispo desta Cidade em 17. de Fe-
vereiro de 1754
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[Circular stamp: CONSELHO ULTRAMARINO]
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[Circular stamp: ARQUIVO HISTÓRICO COLONIAL / M. G. A. L.]
[Main text]
Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa por Mercê de Deus, e da Santa Sé Apos-
tolica Bispo desta Cid.e e Bispado de [UNCLEAR: Macao] do Conselho de S. Mag.de
q' Deus guarde &ca. Aos que esta N[oss]a Carta Pastoral virem, e della Noticia
tiverem Saude, e paz em N[osso] S[enhor] Christo Nosso Senhor, que de todas he
verdadeiro remédio, e Salvação. — Grande delicto Seria, q[ue] N[oss]o pas-
toral Cuidado Não dispusesse os Meyos conducentes a reforma dos costumes, e
bem das Almas; que o Supremo Pastor Nos entregou: a sua Imagem, esti-
ma he m.a as criou Deus, e a custa do seu Preciosíssimo Sangue as remiu o seu Uni-
gênito Filho, Nosso Senhor J[esu] Christo, Manifestando por este exemplo
de sua immensa Caridade, quanta estimação, e apreço deve fazer do Homem
quem as tem m'seu cuidado para as apascentar; e sendo assim, que na N[oss]a
alma está vivamente impressa esta lembrança, e ficientemente o temos
de rigoroza conta, que della havemos de dar a Deus; por tanto Ordenamos
primeiramente que o Livro de Missa se, em Igrejas dos Beguins, desta Ci-
dade nos Domingos, e dias Santos de guarda, em que Não houver Sermão, Pra-
tica, ou Doutrina nas Suas Igrejas, elles por si Nos tempos da Estação expliquem
ao seu Grego, ou Evangelho occorrente, ou algum dos Mistérios de N[oss]a
Santa fé, ou a Matéria dos Sacramentos, ou a importância dos preceitos, of-
fícios Divinos, como Satisfação, ou qualquer outra Matéria conducente ao bem
das Almas, que lhes esteja cuidado com tanta clareza, e com tal forma, que
todos possão perceber, e aproveitarse da Doutrina, que se lhes propuzer; advertin-
do, que esta parte espiritual he a mais importante, e necessaria aos fieis, afim
para obrarem bem, como para fugirem do Mal, e se por falta de nao lhes
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[DAMAGED]ssos Antecessores, qm he privou prohibiu de Novo a toda a Nossos Subditos, e
[DAMAGED] com especialid.e aos Ecclesiasticos, cousa do bethele perniciosa, nociva, e abominável.
[DAMAGED]vel; para oque Renovamos, e confirmamos as Pastoraes dos Nossos Antecessores
[DAMAGED] com as mesmas penas, e censuras espirituais, com q[ue] elly prohibiraõ o imundo,
[DAMAGED] ou Mascar bethele por usuras, e nao o prohibimos, Nao so nas Igrejas, mas ta[m]
[DAMAGED] entras, nos coros, nos altares, mas tambem nos procissoens, contra qualq[uer]
[DAMAGED] acto religioso, preceituando de Novo aos Ecclesiasticos a pena de suspensaõ
[DAMAGED] das Ordens, que tiverem, esta offensa, que exercitarem, coa Sentença sob pe-
[DAMAGED]na de huma grave condemnaçaõ imposta pelos Canonicos todos as vezes, q[ue]
[DAMAGED]virem, ou souberem, se tem faltado a observancia deste preceito, a qual
[DAMAGED]condemnaçaõ applicamos para a fabrica das suas Igrejas; paraque ao me[nos]
[DAMAGED]nos satisfaçaõ deste Modo as faltas de respeito, que comettem contra o
[DAMAGED]culto, e Veneraçaõ de Deos em os Seus Templos, alguns dos quaes estaõ
[DAMAGED]por ella causa taõ immundos, e asquerosos, que causaõ vergonha aos mes-
[DAMAGED]mos, que deste modo os profanaõ; e no caso, que Nem por temor de
[DAMAGED]Deos, nem das penas temporaes cesse este pessimo costume, mandamos en-
[DAMAGED]trem nas Parochias Nao avivem, para seu applicar ma outros Mais for-
[DAMAGED]tes, e efficazes remedios, esperando juntamente dos Prelados Regulares
[DAMAGED]nos participem, se nas suas Igrejas Succedem o mesmo absurdo, e nao as
[DAMAGED]puderem obviar - E o bem Comum de Republica se oppoem á
[DAMAGED]usura, alem deser gravissima offensa de Deos, e paraque os Nossos
[DAMAGED]Subditos tratem os Seus Negocios, fugindo sempre deste perniciosissimo
[DAMAGED]e de qualquer outro dos Muitos, que pode haver na Negociaçaõ, lhes re-
[DAMAGED]comendamos pelas Chagas de JESU Christo e façaes de modo, que
[DAMAGED]naõ se percaõ antes de perder a Alma, lembrando-se, que em suma o
[DAMAGED]Senhor Nos diz, que he de may importancia a Salvaçaõ de huma
[DAMAGED]alma, que os lucros de todo o mundo: E pelo que respeita particular-
[DAMAGED]mente ao Negocio, que aqui se usa de dar dinheiro a ganhar de
[DAMAGED]terra, mandamos, que quem o der sobre penhores de ouro, e prata
[DAMAGED]naõ leve may de seis athe sette por cento alem do principal; e se
[DAMAGED]os penhores ou hypotheca forem de fazenda corruptivel, ou bens de ferti-
[DAMAGED]veis, para cuja conservaçao, e segurança, haja de haver trabalho, dispen-
[DAMAGED]dio, ou damno, em tal caso regulando prudentemente o trabalho, e o
[DAMAGED]damno, poderaõ levar oito, nove, athe dez por cento, mas nunca
[DAMAGED]se passará deste limite, e ainda que dem dinheiro somente sobre a es-
[DAMAGED]criptura, e declaramos juntamente, que esta mesma Regra se deve
[DAMAGED]observar quando se haja delle dar dinheiro a ganhar de
[DAMAGED]e que he quem recebe dinheiro por modo illicito, he
[DAMAGED]que
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[Circular stamp with text, partially visible: .COLONIA.]
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que com elle vizerem, e se usurano, contra os [DAMAGED]
nes nos Sagrados Cânones, e nos com elles castigaremos os transgressores de dita
Ley conforme a Exsecução de sua Culpa, de que lhes havemos de inquirir nas Vizi-
tas com cuidado. — Tambem se de for preciso abrir os Cárceres espiritu-
aes, que os Catholicos podem contrahir pela communicação não precisa com
os gentios; e assim Mandamos, que em Nenhuma casa deem as Mulheres
Entrada em suas cazas aos gentios, nem entrem por em que elles mandam,
e se pere o for sustento, ou para o governo de suas cazas lhes for preciso tra-
tar com elles, o façam por intervenção de algum Divoto, parente, ou
morador da terra, e na falta delles, á porta de suas moradas negociem, e
com elles tiverem, e Nunca de porta a dentro, só levando na casa mais
pessoas capazes de patrocinar o seu respeito, e se alguma arguida de ob-
servancia deste preceito, o não comprirem, procederemos contra ella,
como nos parecer, segundo a qualidade da pessoa delinquente, das quais
nos dará Noticia o nosso Meirinho, a quem o recomendamos muito
particularmente, e todos os que o souberem, se por meios de Correição par-
terna não puderem levar as almas dos seus proximos. — Com
preceito formal de obediencia a qual quer dos Nossos Suditos obriga-
mos a avisar os seus Parrochos, tanto que souberem, que em casa dos
gentios existem alguns Catholicos, dos que de Madras, da Costa da
India, ou de outra qualquer parte vem a esta Cidade, para que os mes-
mos Parrochos saibão de elles tal vivem observantes a Ley, que profes-
são, e satisfazem aos preceitos da Igreja, quando são obrigados, e mais
precisamente no tempo da Quaresma, e na ocasião da doença, por-
que vivendo, e morrendo, como os gentios, em cujas cazas af-
sistem. — Por este Mesmo respeito Mandamos a todos os Nossos sub-
ditos Moradores, ou assistentes Nesta Cidade, que não se Mudem das Freguezias
em que morão desde a Dominga de Septuagésima, até à Dominga do
Bom Pastor, sem darem Noticia de sua Mudança, afim de os Parrochos
da Freguezia donde sahem, como os da Freguezia para onde forem os Ma-
tarem de novo, para que deste Modo saibão se satisfazem, ou não
aos preceitos da Igreja no tempo da Quaresma, e constando-Nos por qual-
quer Dia, ou pelos Mesmos Parrochos, em que lhes encomendamos Na-
nha diligencia, que alguma pessoa sobre o assumpto será condemnada pella
primeira Vez em duas patacas, pella segunda em quatro, e pella terceira
Vez em oito com outros tantos dias de privação, de cuja condenação aplicare-
mos hua parte p.a o denunciante, e outra parte p.a as obras da Justiça. —
Ordenamos outro sim, e Mandamos aos Colectores, e Administradores
[DAMAGED]
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[DAMAGED] dos Hospitais, Confrarias, Irmandades, Capellas, Oratorios, e de quasi quaisquer ou-
[DAMAGED] tros lugares, e obras pias, que não estiverem fundadas debaixo de immediata
[DAMAGED] provisão Real, nos dem conta de sua administração, ou do privilégio, que tiverem
[DAMAGED] p.ªs. Não der, com esta differença porém, que as que até o presente
[DAMAGED] tempo não tiverem cumprido com esta obrigação, ou no juízo Ecclesiástico, ou no
[DAMAGED] Secular, se nos apresentem dentro de quinze dias depois de publicada desta
[DAMAGED] Pastoral, p.ª lhes fazermos cumprir, como tivermos de obrigação, ou disposição dos
[DAMAGED] Visitadores no juízo a que pertences, ou p.ª lhes assignarmos tempo p.ª o fazer, quem
[DAMAGED] do haja causa bast.ª que assim o permitta, com mais Administradores assim
[DAMAGED] Nomeados. Nós deraõ conta na occazião da Visita, ou no fim de cada hum
[DAMAGED] anno, se p.º algum impedim.º deixarmos de a fazer, e por entendermos, que o
agravo desta Matéria deve fazer grande pena na Consciência dos que se
nelle com a sobred.ª obrigação lhe não impuzemos p.ª agora outra pena; só a q.ª os q.ª
dentro do tempo determinado faltarem ao que lhes ordenamos, com todo o
rigor lho faremos executar. — Rogamos porém, e mandamos a todos os
Fiéis Catholicos desta Nossa Diocese, q.ª nos ajudem com grande cautella, e conforme p.º ed
Deos N. S. Luiz se compadecera das Miserias, que padecemos, eis gentios e infieis.
Na reverencia q.ª este Modo a pureza da Nossa Santa Fé, e p.ª a veneração
dos Templos he o credito da Religião Catholica, devem todos assistir nellas
com Modéstia, com sossego, e com grande compostura; as Mulheres principal-
mente se devem abster nas Igrejas de qual quer género de comida, ou bebi-
da / excepto o caso de manifesta Necessid.ª / como tambem das conversações
desnecessárias, de Cumprimentos impertinentes, e de Mostras, e alvoroços nos
Confessionários, e na Mesa da Comunhão, lembrando-se, que a cerca da dita
Ex.ª de Oração determinada p.ª seu Culto, e Veneração, de que tudo have-
mos de inquirir nas Visitas, e corrigir, e castigar as culpas, com severida-
de; e porq.º Venta a noticia de todos Mandamos, que esta Nossa Pastoral seja
publicada nas Freguesias desta Cidade e fixada nos lugares costumados. Dada em Nossas
no Nosso Palacio sob Nosso Signal, e selo de Nossas Armas aos dezassete de Se-
tembro de mil sette centos, quarenta, e tres annos. Eu o Cônego Manoel do Carmo
deste Bispado a escrevi = Dom Fr. Hylario
de Santa Rosa Bispo de Macao = M.º Jorge Caldeira o selo e o off.º de Cab.º =
[translation]
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M304
[Title]
Second Pastoral Letter, Issued for Publication
by His Excellency and Right Reverend Lord Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa,
Bishop of this City, 17 February 1754
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[Circular stamp: ULTRAMARINE COUNCIL]
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[Circular stamp: COLONIAL HISTORICAL ARCHIVE / M. G. A. L.]
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Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa, by the Grace of God and of the Holy Apostolic See, Bishop of this City and Diocese of Macau, of the Council of His Most Sacred Majesty—may God preserve Him—and so forth. To all who shall see this Our Pastoral Letter and take cognisance thereof: health and peace in Our Lord Christ Jesus, our Lord, who is the true remedy and salvation for all.
It would be a grave failing were Our pastoral solicitude not to institute those means most conducive to the reformation of morals and the spiritual welfare of souls—the very charge entrusted to Us by the Supreme Shepherd. For man, made in His image, was created by God with singular esteem, and redeemed at the cost of the Precious Blood of His Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. By this supreme example of His boundless charity, He manifests how highly man must be esteemed by whosoever has been charged with his spiritual care and guidance. And since this truth is vividly imprinted upon our own souls, and since we are held strictly accountable before God for its faithful discharge, We therefore ordain, as Our first injunction:
That the Mass Book (i.e., the Missal) be employed in the churches of the Beguines of this City on Sundays and holy days of obligation—on those occasions when no sermon, devotional exercise (*prática*), or catechetical instruction (*doutrina*) is delivered in their churches—so that the Beguines themselves, during the liturgical season (*tempo da estação*), shall expound to their congregation (*rebanho*, i.e., spiritual flock) either the Gospel of the day, or one of the Mysteries of our Holy Faith, or the nature and significance of the Sacraments, or the import of the divine precepts and liturgical offices—including acts of satisfaction (*satisfação*), or any other subject conducive to the spiritual welfare of souls under their care; and that such exposition be conducted with such clarity and method that all may readily comprehend and profit from the doctrine thus imparted.
We further admonish that this spiritual instruction constitutes the most important and necessary duty incumbent upon the faithful—not only to enable them to perform good works, but also to safeguard them against evil; and should any neglect occur in this regard—
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[Damaged] our predecessors, who have once again prohibited all Our subjects from—
[Damaged] and especially from the clergy—the use of *bethele*, a practice pernicious, harmful, and abominable.
[Damaged] —wherefore We renew and confirm the pastoral letters issued by Our predecessors,
[Damaged] imposing the same spiritual penalties and censures with which they had forbidden the unclean,
[Damaged] or masked *bethele*—that is, usurious lending—without prohibition; yet We do prohibit it not only within churches, but also
[Damaged] in chapels, choirs, altars, and even during processions—indeed, in connection with any religious rite whatsoever—
[Damaged] and We hereby reiterate to the clergy the penalty of suspension from Holy Orders for any who commit this offence or practise it;
[Damaged] such suspension to be imposed by sentence under the penalty of a grave canonical censure, to be pronounced by the canons
[Damaged] each time they discover or become aware that this precept has been disregarded; and We decree that this
[Damaged] censure shall be applied to the fabric fund (*fabrica*) of the offenders’ respective churches, so that, at the very least,
[Damaged] they may thereby make amends for the lack of reverence they show towards the worship and veneration of God in His temples—
[Damaged] some of which have become, by reason of this practice, so filthy and loathsome as to bring shame upon those very persons who thus profane them.
[Damaged] And should this most grievous custom persist—notwithstanding fear of God nor temporal penalties—We command that parish priests
[Damaged] take no further action in their parishes, but instead apply other more stringent and efficacious remedies;
[Damaged] We likewise expect the regular prelates to inform Us if the same absurdity occurs in their churches and proves beyond their power to remedy.
[Damaged] Moreover, usury stands in direct opposition to the common good of the Republic, besides constituting a most grievous offence against God;
[Damaged] and that Our subjects may conduct their affairs while ever shunning this most pernicious vice—and any of the many others that may arise in commercial dealings—
[Damaged] We earnestly enjoin them, by the Wounds of Jesus Christ, to act so that they do not forfeit their souls before losing worldly gain,
[Damaged] bearing in mind that, in sum, the Lord Himself declares the salvation of a single soul to be of greater importance than the profits of the whole world.
[Damaged] With regard specifically to the practice current here of lending money on land-based security (*dar dinheiro a ganhar de terra*),
[Damaged] We ordain that no lender may charge more than six to seven per cent interest above the principal when the pledge (*penhor*) consists of gold or silver;
[Damaged] whereas, where the pledge or hypothec comprises perishable property or productive assets—such as arable land or livestock—whose preservation, safekeeping, and maintenance entail labour, expense, or risk of loss,
[Damaged] lenders may, after prudent assessment of such labour and risk, charge up to eight, nine, or ten per cent interest,
[Damaged] but never exceeding this limit; and even where money is lent solely upon written contract (*escritura*) alone—without any tangible pledge—
[Damaged] We declare, furthermore, that this same rule shall apply to all instances of lending money on land-based security;
[Damaged] and he who receives money in this illicit manner is thereby guilty of usury—
[Damaged] namely, he who accepts money under conditions contrary to divine and canonical law.
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[Circular colonial stamp, partially legible: ‘.COLONIA.’]
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…which those concerned shall observe, and which they have usurped contrary to the [DAMAGED]
…our Sacred Canons, and against whom we shall impose penalties in accordance with the gravity of their transgression, as prescribed by the said law; such matters shall be rigorously investigated during our canonical visitations.
Moreover, should it prove necessary, we hereby authorise the opening of spiritual prisons—that is, the ecclesiastical censures (excommunication *ferendae sententiae* or *latae sententiae*) to which Catholics may become liable through undue or unregulated social intercourse with non-Christians (*gentios*). Accordingly, we strictly command that no woman shall admit *gentios* into her dwelling, nor shall she enter theirs—save where absolutely indispensable for sustenance or household management. In such exceptional cases, all dealings must be conducted only through the mediation of a devout Catholic, a relative, or a resident of this locality; failing such intermediaries, negotiations shall take place solely at the threshold of her residence, and never within the domestic interior. Furthermore, no more persons than are strictly necessary to safeguard her reputation and dignity shall accompany her on such occasions. Should any woman be found culpable of violating this injunction, disciplinary action shall be taken against her at our discretion, proportionate to her station and circumstances; our *meirinho* (bailiff or ecclesiastical officer) shall report such cases to us, and we entrust this duty to him with particular emphasis. All who become aware of such infractions—and who, despite paternal correction (*correição paterna*), find themselves unable to guide the souls of their neighbours toward orthodoxy—shall likewise be held accountable.
We further issue a formal injunction of obedience, binding upon all our subjects, requiring them immediately to inform their parish priests upon learning that any Catholics—whether originating from Madras, the Coromandel Coast, or any other part of India—reside in the households of *gentios* within this city. Parish priests are thereby charged with ascertaining whether such individuals live in conformity with the Catholic faith they profess: whether they observe the precepts of the Church, especially during Lent and at times of illness—since, if they dwell and die as *gentios* do, within *gentio* households, they risk forfeiting both sacramental life and Christian burial.
For the same reason, we command all our subjects resident in, or temporarily residing within, this city not to change parishes between *Septuagesima Sunday* and *Good Shepherd Sunday* without first notifying both their current and prospective parish clergy. This measure ensures that both the incumbent and receiving parish priests may duly register such transfers and thereby monitor compliance with the Church’s precepts—particularly during Lent. Should it come to our attention—either through routine pastoral reporting or via the diligent oversight we have expressly enjoined upon the parish clergy—that any individual has failed in this obligation, the following penalties shall apply: a fine of two *patacas* upon first offence; four *patacas* upon second; and eight *patacas*, together with an equivalent number of days’ deprivation (of sacramental privileges or civic rights, as determined by the ecclesiastical authority), upon third offence. One half of each fine shall be awarded to the informant; the other half shall be allocated to the expenses of justice administration.
We further ordain and command all tax collectors (*colectores*) and administrators [DAMAGED]
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Of Hospitals, Confraternities, Brotherhoods, Chapels, Oratories, and of almost any other pious institutions or foundations—not established under direct royal charter—superintendents are required to render account of their administration, or of the privileges they hold. This obligation applies, however, with the following distinction: those institutions which, up to the present time, have failed to comply with this requirement—whether before the ecclesiastical or the secular courts—must present themselves before us within fifteen days of the publication of this Pastoral Letter, so that we may ensure their compliance, as is incumbent upon us by virtue of our episcopal office and the authority vested in us by the Visitors assigned to the respective jurisdiction; alternatively, we may grant them a reasonable extension, should just cause warrant it, appointing additional administrators where necessary. We ourselves shall submit an account either at the time of the Visitation or at the close of each calendar year, unless prevented from doing so by legitimate impediment.
Moreover, having considered that the gravity of this matter ought to weigh heavily upon the conscience of all who neglect the aforementioned obligation, we impose no further penalty at present beyond that which shall be enforced with full rigour against any who fail to comply within the stipulated period.
We earnestly exhort—and hereby enjoin—all faithful Catholics within this our Diocese to assist us with great diligence and in accordance with the will of God our Lord. May Saint Louis, in his mercy, compassionate us amid the miseries we endure, both from Gentiles and infidels.
In reverence for the purity of our Holy Faith, and in honour of the sacredness of our churches—upon which rests the credibility of the Catholic religion—all persons are required to conduct themselves therein with modesty, tranquillity, and due solemnity. Women, in particular, must abstain entirely from consuming any food or drink within church premises, except in cases of manifest necessity; likewise, they must refrain from unnecessary conversation, irrelevant salutations, and from causing commotion or disturbance at the confessional and at the communion rail. Let all remember that the prescribed forms of prayer—established for the worship and veneration of the Divine—shall be subject to strict scrutiny during our Visitations; any transgressions shall be duly corrected and punished with severity.
And since it is our intention that this instruction reach all concerned, we order that this Pastoral Letter be publicly proclaimed throughout the parishes of this city and affixed to the customary locations. Issued from our Episcopal Palace, under our signature and the seal bearing our coat of arms, on the seventeenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three.
I, the Canon Manuel do Carmo of this Diocese, have transcribed this document.
Dom Fr. Hilário de Santa Rosa, Bishop of Macau.
Miguel Jorge Caldeira, Keeper of the Seal and Secretary to the Chapter. |
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M304
[Title]
Segunda Pastoral, que Mandou publicar
o Ex.mo, e R.mo Snr Dom Fr. Hylário de
Santa Rosa Bispo desta Cidade em 17. de Fe-
vereiro de 1754
[Stamp — top center]
[Circular stamp: CONSELHO ULTRAMARINO]
[Stamp — top right]
[Circular stamp: ARQUIVO HISTÓRICO COLONIAL / M. G. A. L.]
[Main text]
Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa por Mercê de Deus, e da Santa Sé Apos-
tolica Bispo desta Cid.e e Bispado de [UNCLEAR: Macao] do Conselho de S. Mag.de
q' Deus guarde &ca. Aos que esta N[oss]a Carta Pastoral virem, e della Noticia
tiverem Saude, e paz em N[osso] S[enhor] Christo Nosso Senhor, que de todas he
verdadeiro remédio, e Salvação. — Grande delicto Seria, q[ue] N[oss]o pas-
toral Cuidado Não dispusesse os Meyos conducentes a reforma dos costumes, e
bem das Almas; que o Supremo Pastor Nos entregou: a sua Imagem, esti-
ma he m.a as criou Deus, e a custa do seu Preciosíssimo Sangue as remiu o seu Uni-
gênito Filho, Nosso Senhor J[esu] Christo, Manifestando por este exemplo
de sua immensa Caridade, quanta estimação, e apreço deve fazer do Homem
quem as tem m'seu cuidado para as apascentar; e sendo assim, que na N[oss]a
alma está vivamente impressa esta lembrança, e ficientemente o temos
de rigoroza conta, que della havemos de dar a Deus; por tanto Ordenamos
primeiramente que o Livro de Missa se, em Igrejas dos Beguins, desta Ci-
dade nos Domingos, e dias Santos de guarda, em que Não houver Sermão, Pra-
tica, ou Doutrina nas Suas Igrejas, elles por si Nos tempos da Estação expliquem
ao seu Grego, ou Evangelho occorrente, ou algum dos Mistérios de N[oss]a
Santa fé, ou a Matéria dos Sacramentos, ou a importância dos preceitos, of-
fícios Divinos, como Satisfação, ou qualquer outra Matéria conducente ao bem
das Almas, que lhes esteja cuidado com tanta clareza, e com tal forma, que
todos possão perceber, e aproveitarse da Doutrina, que se lhes propuzer; advertin-
do, que esta parte espiritual he a mais importante, e necessaria aos fieis, afim
para obrarem bem, como para fugirem do Mal, e se por falta de nao lhes
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[DAMAGED]ssos Antecessores, qm he privou prohibiu de Novo a toda a Nossos Subditos, e
[DAMAGED] com especialid.e aos Ecclesiasticos, cousa do bethele perniciosa, nociva, e abominável.
[DAMAGED]vel; para oque Renovamos, e confirmamos as Pastoraes dos Nossos Antecessores
[DAMAGED] com as mesmas penas, e censuras espirituais, com q[ue] elly prohibiraõ o imundo,
[DAMAGED] ou Mascar bethele por usuras, e nao o prohibimos, Nao so nas Igrejas, mas ta[m]
[DAMAGED] entras, nos coros, nos altares, mas tambem nos procissoens, contra qualq[uer]
[DAMAGED] acto religioso, preceituando de Novo aos Ecclesiasticos a pena de suspensaõ
[DAMAGED] das Ordens, que tiverem, esta offensa, que exercitarem, coa Sentença sob pe-
[DAMAGED]na de huma grave condemnaçaõ imposta pelos Canonicos todos as vezes, q[ue]
[DAMAGED]virem, ou souberem, se tem faltado a observancia deste preceito, a qual
[DAMAGED]condemnaçaõ applicamos para a fabrica das suas Igrejas; paraque ao me[nos]
[DAMAGED]nos satisfaçaõ deste Modo as faltas de respeito, que comettem contra o
[DAMAGED]culto, e Veneraçaõ de Deos em os Seus Templos, alguns dos quaes estaõ
[DAMAGED]por ella causa taõ immundos, e asquerosos, que causaõ vergonha aos mes-
[DAMAGED]mos, que deste modo os profanaõ; e no caso, que Nem por temor de
[DAMAGED]Deos, nem das penas temporaes cesse este pessimo costume, mandamos en-
[DAMAGED]trem nas Parochias Nao avivem, para seu applicar ma outros Mais for-
[DAMAGED]tes, e efficazes remedios, esperando juntamente dos Prelados Regulares
[DAMAGED]nos participem, se nas suas Igrejas Succedem o mesmo absurdo, e nao as
[DAMAGED]puderem obviar - E o bem Comum de Republica se oppoem á
[DAMAGED]usura, alem deser gravissima offensa de Deos, e paraque os Nossos
[DAMAGED]Subditos tratem os Seus Negocios, fugindo sempre deste perniciosissimo
[DAMAGED]e de qualquer outro dos Muitos, que pode haver na Negociaçaõ, lhes re-
[DAMAGED]comendamos pelas Chagas de JESU Christo e façaes de modo, que
[DAMAGED]naõ se percaõ antes de perder a Alma, lembrando-se, que em suma o
[DAMAGED]Senhor Nos diz, que he de may importancia a Salvaçaõ de huma
[DAMAGED]alma, que os lucros de todo o mundo: E pelo que respeita particular-
[DAMAGED]mente ao Negocio, que aqui se usa de dar dinheiro a ganhar de
[DAMAGED]terra, mandamos, que quem o der sobre penhores de ouro, e prata
[DAMAGED]naõ leve may de seis athe sette por cento alem do principal; e se
[DAMAGED]os penhores ou hypotheca forem de fazenda corruptivel, ou bens de ferti-
[DAMAGED]veis, para cuja conservaçao, e segurança, haja de haver trabalho, dispen-
[DAMAGED]dio, ou damno, em tal caso regulando prudentemente o trabalho, e o
[DAMAGED]damno, poderaõ levar oito, nove, athe dez por cento, mas nunca
[DAMAGED]se passará deste limite, e ainda que dem dinheiro somente sobre a es-
[DAMAGED]criptura, e declaramos juntamente, que esta mesma Regra se deve
[DAMAGED]observar quando se haja delle dar dinheiro a ganhar de
[DAMAGED]e que he quem recebe dinheiro por modo illicito, he
[DAMAGED]que
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[Circular stamp with text, partially visible: .COLONIA.]
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que com elle vizerem, e se usurano, contra os [DAMAGED]
nes nos Sagrados Cânones, e nos com elles castigaremos os transgressores de dita
Ley conforme a Exsecução de sua Culpa, de que lhes havemos de inquirir nas Vizi-
tas com cuidado. — Tambem se de for preciso abrir os Cárceres espiritu-
aes, que os Catholicos podem contrahir pela communicação não precisa com
os gentios; e assim Mandamos, que em Nenhuma casa deem as Mulheres
Entrada em suas cazas aos gentios, nem entrem por em que elles mandam,
e se pere o for sustento, ou para o governo de suas cazas lhes for preciso tra-
tar com elles, o façam por intervenção de algum Divoto, parente, ou
morador da terra, e na falta delles, á porta de suas moradas negociem, e
com elles tiverem, e Nunca de porta a dentro, só levando na casa mais
pessoas capazes de patrocinar o seu respeito, e se alguma arguida de ob-
servancia deste preceito, o não comprirem, procederemos contra ella,
como nos parecer, segundo a qualidade da pessoa delinquente, das quais
nos dará Noticia o nosso Meirinho, a quem o recomendamos muito
particularmente, e todos os que o souberem, se por meios de Correição par-
terna não puderem levar as almas dos seus proximos. — Com
preceito formal de obediencia a qual quer dos Nossos Suditos obriga-
mos a avisar os seus Parrochos, tanto que souberem, que em casa dos
gentios existem alguns Catholicos, dos que de Madras, da Costa da
India, ou de outra qualquer parte vem a esta Cidade, para que os mes-
mos Parrochos saibão de elles tal vivem observantes a Ley, que profes-
são, e satisfazem aos preceitos da Igreja, quando são obrigados, e mais
precisamente no tempo da Quaresma, e na ocasião da doença, por-
que vivendo, e morrendo, como os gentios, em cujas cazas af-
sistem. — Por este Mesmo respeito Mandamos a todos os Nossos sub-
ditos Moradores, ou assistentes Nesta Cidade, que não se Mudem das Freguezias
em que morão desde a Dominga de Septuagésima, até à Dominga do
Bom Pastor, sem darem Noticia de sua Mudança, afim de os Parrochos
da Freguezia donde sahem, como os da Freguezia para onde forem os Ma-
tarem de novo, para que deste Modo saibão se satisfazem, ou não
aos preceitos da Igreja no tempo da Quaresma, e constando-Nos por qual-
quer Dia, ou pelos Mesmos Parrochos, em que lhes encomendamos Na-
nha diligencia, que alguma pessoa sobre o assumpto será condemnada pella
primeira Vez em duas patacas, pella segunda em quatro, e pella terceira
Vez em oito com outros tantos dias de privação, de cuja condenação aplicare-
mos hua parte p.a o denunciante, e outra parte p.a as obras da Justiça. —
Ordenamos outro sim, e Mandamos aos Colectores, e Administradores
[DAMAGED]
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[DAMAGED] dos Hospitais, Confrarias, Irmandades, Capellas, Oratorios, e de quasi quaisquer ou-
[DAMAGED] tros lugares, e obras pias, que não estiverem fundadas debaixo de immediata
[DAMAGED] provisão Real, nos dem conta de sua administração, ou do privilégio, que tiverem
[DAMAGED] p.ªs. Não der, com esta differença porém, que as que até o presente
[DAMAGED] tempo não tiverem cumprido com esta obrigação, ou no juízo Ecclesiástico, ou no
[DAMAGED] Secular, se nos apresentem dentro de quinze dias depois de publicada desta
[DAMAGED] Pastoral, p.ª lhes fazermos cumprir, como tivermos de obrigação, ou disposição dos
[DAMAGED] Visitadores no juízo a que pertences, ou p.ª lhes assignarmos tempo p.ª o fazer, quem
[DAMAGED] do haja causa bast.ª que assim o permitta, com mais Administradores assim
[DAMAGED] Nomeados. Nós deraõ conta na occazião da Visita, ou no fim de cada hum
[DAMAGED] anno, se p.º algum impedim.º deixarmos de a fazer, e por entendermos, que o
agravo desta Matéria deve fazer grande pena na Consciência dos que se
nelle com a sobred.ª obrigação lhe não impuzemos p.ª agora outra pena; só a q.ª os q.ª
dentro do tempo determinado faltarem ao que lhes ordenamos, com todo o
rigor lho faremos executar. — Rogamos porém, e mandamos a todos os
Fiéis Catholicos desta Nossa Diocese, q.ª nos ajudem com grande cautella, e conforme p.º ed
Deos N. S. Luiz se compadecera das Miserias, que padecemos, eis gentios e infieis.
Na reverencia q.ª este Modo a pureza da Nossa Santa Fé, e p.ª a veneração
dos Templos he o credito da Religião Catholica, devem todos assistir nellas
com Modéstia, com sossego, e com grande compostura; as Mulheres principal-
mente se devem abster nas Igrejas de qual quer género de comida, ou bebi-
da / excepto o caso de manifesta Necessid.ª / como tambem das conversações
desnecessárias, de Cumprimentos impertinentes, e de Mostras, e alvoroços nos
Confessionários, e na Mesa da Comunhão, lembrando-se, que a cerca da dita
Ex.ª de Oração determinada p.ª seu Culto, e Veneração, de que tudo have-
mos de inquirir nas Visitas, e corrigir, e castigar as culpas, com severida-
de; e porq.º Venta a noticia de todos Mandamos, que esta Nossa Pastoral seja
publicada nas Freguesias desta Cidade e fixada nos lugares costumados. Dada em Nossas
no Nosso Palacio sob Nosso Signal, e selo de Nossas Armas aos dezassete de Se-
tembro de mil sette centos, quarenta, e tres annos. Eu o Cônego Manoel do Carmo
deste Bispado a escrevi = Dom Fr. Hylario
de Santa Rosa Bispo de Macao = M.º Jorge Caldeira o selo e o off.º de Cab.º = |
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M304
[Title]
Second Pastoral Letter, Issued for Publication
by His Excellency and Right Reverend Lord Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa,
Bishop of this City, 17 February 1754
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[Circular stamp: COLONIAL HISTORICAL ARCHIVE / M. G. A. L.]
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Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa, by the Grace of God and of the Holy Apostolic See, Bishop of this City and Diocese of Macau, of the Council of His Most Sacred Majesty—may God preserve Him—and so forth. To all who shall see this Our Pastoral Letter and take cognisance thereof: health and peace in Our Lord Christ Jesus, our Lord, who is the true remedy and salvation for all.
It would be a grave failing were Our pastoral solicitude not to institute those means most conducive to the reformation of morals and the spiritual welfare of souls—the very charge entrusted to Us by the Supreme Shepherd. For man, made in His image, was created by God with singular esteem, and redeemed at the cost of the Precious Blood of His Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. By this supreme example of His boundless charity, He manifests how highly man must be esteemed by whosoever has been charged with his spiritual care and guidance. And since this truth is vividly imprinted upon our own souls, and since we are held strictly accountable before God for its faithful discharge, We therefore ordain, as Our first injunction:
That the Mass Book (i.e., the Missal) be employed in the churches of the Beguines of this City on Sundays and holy days of obligation—on those occasions when no sermon, devotional exercise (*prática*), or catechetical instruction (*doutrina*) is delivered in their churches—so that the Beguines themselves, during the liturgical season (*tempo da estação*), shall expound to their congregation (*rebanho*, i.e., spiritual flock) either the Gospel of the day, or one of the Mysteries of our Holy Faith, or the nature and significance of the Sacraments, or the import of the divine precepts and liturgical offices—including acts of satisfaction (*satisfação*), or any other subject conducive to the spiritual welfare of souls under their care; and that such exposition be conducted with such clarity and method that all may readily comprehend and profit from the doctrine thus imparted.
We further admonish that this spiritual instruction constitutes the most important and necessary duty incumbent upon the faithful—not only to enable them to perform good works, but also to safeguard them against evil; and should any neglect occur in this regard—
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[Damaged] our predecessors, who have once again prohibited all Our subjects from—
[Damaged] and especially from the clergy—the use of *bethele*, a practice pernicious, harmful, and abominable.
[Damaged] —wherefore We renew and confirm the pastoral letters issued by Our predecessors,
[Damaged] imposing the same spiritual penalties and censures with which they had forbidden the unclean,
[Damaged] or masked *bethele*—that is, usurious lending—without prohibition; yet We do prohibit it not only within churches, but also
[Damaged] in chapels, choirs, altars, and even during processions—indeed, in connection with any religious rite whatsoever—
[Damaged] and We hereby reiterate to the clergy the penalty of suspension from Holy Orders for any who commit this offence or practise it;
[Damaged] such suspension to be imposed by sentence under the penalty of a grave canonical censure, to be pronounced by the canons
[Damaged] each time they discover or become aware that this precept has been disregarded; and We decree that this
[Damaged] censure shall be applied to the fabric fund (*fabrica*) of the offenders’ respective churches, so that, at the very least,
[Damaged] they may thereby make amends for the lack of reverence they show towards the worship and veneration of God in His temples—
[Damaged] some of which have become, by reason of this practice, so filthy and loathsome as to bring shame upon those very persons who thus profane them.
[Damaged] And should this most grievous custom persist—notwithstanding fear of God nor temporal penalties—We command that parish priests
[Damaged] take no further action in their parishes, but instead apply other more stringent and efficacious remedies;
[Damaged] We likewise expect the regular prelates to inform Us if the same absurdity occurs in their churches and proves beyond their power to remedy.
[Damaged] Moreover, usury stands in direct opposition to the common good of the Republic, besides constituting a most grievous offence against God;
[Damaged] and that Our subjects may conduct their affairs while ever shunning this most pernicious vice—and any of the many others that may arise in commercial dealings—
[Damaged] We earnestly enjoin them, by the Wounds of Jesus Christ, to act so that they do not forfeit their souls before losing worldly gain,
[Damaged] bearing in mind that, in sum, the Lord Himself declares the salvation of a single soul to be of greater importance than the profits of the whole world.
[Damaged] With regard specifically to the practice current here of lending money on land-based security (*dar dinheiro a ganhar de terra*),
[Damaged] We ordain that no lender may charge more than six to seven per cent interest above the principal when the pledge (*penhor*) consists of gold or silver;
[Damaged] whereas, where the pledge or hypothec comprises perishable property or productive assets—such as arable land or livestock—whose preservation, safekeeping, and maintenance entail labour, expense, or risk of loss,
[Damaged] lenders may, after prudent assessment of such labour and risk, charge up to eight, nine, or ten per cent interest,
[Damaged] but never exceeding this limit; and even where money is lent solely upon written contract (*escritura*) alone—without any tangible pledge—
[Damaged] We declare, furthermore, that this same rule shall apply to all instances of lending money on land-based security;
[Damaged] and he who receives money in this illicit manner is thereby guilty of usury—
[Damaged] namely, he who accepts money under conditions contrary to divine and canonical law.
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…which those concerned shall observe, and which they have usurped contrary to the [DAMAGED]
…our Sacred Canons, and against whom we shall impose penalties in accordance with the gravity of their transgression, as prescribed by the said law; such matters shall be rigorously investigated during our canonical visitations.
Moreover, should it prove necessary, we hereby authorise the opening of spiritual prisons—that is, the ecclesiastical censures (excommunication *ferendae sententiae* or *latae sententiae*) to which Catholics may become liable through undue or unregulated social intercourse with non-Christians (*gentios*). Accordingly, we strictly command that no woman shall admit *gentios* into her dwelling, nor shall she enter theirs—save where absolutely indispensable for sustenance or household management. In such exceptional cases, all dealings must be conducted only through the mediation of a devout Catholic, a relative, or a resident of this locality; failing such intermediaries, negotiations shall take place solely at the threshold of her residence, and never within the domestic interior. Furthermore, no more persons than are strictly necessary to safeguard her reputation and dignity shall accompany her on such occasions. Should any woman be found culpable of violating this injunction, disciplinary action shall be taken against her at our discretion, proportionate to her station and circumstances; our *meirinho* (bailiff or ecclesiastical officer) shall report such cases to us, and we entrust this duty to him with particular emphasis. All who become aware of such infractions—and who, despite paternal correction (*correição paterna*), find themselves unable to guide the souls of their neighbours toward orthodoxy—shall likewise be held accountable.
We further issue a formal injunction of obedience, binding upon all our subjects, requiring them immediately to inform their parish priests upon learning that any Catholics—whether originating from Madras, the Coromandel Coast, or any other part of India—reside in the households of *gentios* within this city. Parish priests are thereby charged with ascertaining whether such individuals live in conformity with the Catholic faith they profess: whether they observe the precepts of the Church, especially during Lent and at times of illness—since, if they dwell and die as *gentios* do, within *gentio* households, they risk forfeiting both sacramental life and Christian burial.
For the same reason, we command all our subjects resident in, or temporarily residing within, this city not to change parishes between *Septuagesima Sunday* and *Good Shepherd Sunday* without first notifying both their current and prospective parish clergy. This measure ensures that both the incumbent and receiving parish priests may duly register such transfers and thereby monitor compliance with the Church’s precepts—particularly during Lent. Should it come to our attention—either through routine pastoral reporting or via the diligent oversight we have expressly enjoined upon the parish clergy—that any individual has failed in this obligation, the following penalties shall apply: a fine of two *patacas* upon first offence; four *patacas* upon second; and eight *patacas*, together with an equivalent number of days’ deprivation (of sacramental privileges or civic rights, as determined by the ecclesiastical authority), upon third offence. One half of each fine shall be awarded to the informant; the other half shall be allocated to the expenses of justice administration.
We further ordain and command all tax collectors (*colectores*) and administrators [DAMAGED]
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Of Hospitals, Confraternities, Brotherhoods, Chapels, Oratories, and of almost any other pious institutions or foundations—not established under direct royal charter—superintendents are required to render account of their administration, or of the privileges they hold. This obligation applies, however, with the following distinction: those institutions which, up to the present time, have failed to comply with this requirement—whether before the ecclesiastical or the secular courts—must present themselves before us within fifteen days of the publication of this Pastoral Letter, so that we may ensure their compliance, as is incumbent upon us by virtue of our episcopal office and the authority vested in us by the Visitors assigned to the respective jurisdiction; alternatively, we may grant them a reasonable extension, should just cause warrant it, appointing additional administrators where necessary. We ourselves shall submit an account either at the time of the Visitation or at the close of each calendar year, unless prevented from doing so by legitimate impediment.
Moreover, having considered that the gravity of this matter ought to weigh heavily upon the conscience of all who neglect the aforementioned obligation, we impose no further penalty at present beyond that which shall be enforced with full rigour against any who fail to comply within the stipulated period.
We earnestly exhort—and hereby enjoin—all faithful Catholics within this our Diocese to assist us with great diligence and in accordance with the will of God our Lord. May Saint Louis, in his mercy, compassionate us amid the miseries we endure, both from Gentiles and infidels.
In reverence for the purity of our Holy Faith, and in honour of the sacredness of our churches—upon which rests the credibility of the Catholic religion—all persons are required to conduct themselves therein with modesty, tranquillity, and due solemnity. Women, in particular, must abstain entirely from consuming any food or drink within church premises, except in cases of manifest necessity; likewise, they must refrain from unnecessary conversation, irrelevant salutations, and from causing commotion or disturbance at the confessional and at the communion rail. Let all remember that the prescribed forms of prayer—established for the worship and veneration of the Divine—shall be subject to strict scrutiny during our Visitations; any transgressions shall be duly corrected and punished with severity.
And since it is our intention that this instruction reach all concerned, we order that this Pastoral Letter be publicly proclaimed throughout the parishes of this city and affixed to the customary locations. Issued from our Episcopal Palace, under our signature and the seal bearing our coat of arms, on the seventeenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three.
I, the Canon Manuel do Carmo of this Diocese, have transcribed this document.
Dom Fr. Hilário de Santa Rosa, Bishop of Macau.
Miguel Jorge Caldeira, Keeper of the Seal and Secretary to the Chapter. |
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| spelling | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. This abstract describes a second pastoral letter issued by Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa, Bishop of Macau, on 17 September 1743 (not 1754, as erroneously stated in the title; the body text and signature date confirm 1743), preserved in the Colonial Historical Archive under reference M304 and bearing stamps of the Ultramarine Council and the Macau-based archive M.G.A.L. The document addresses moral, liturgical, financial, and social regulation within the Diocese of Macau during Portuguese colonial administration. Key provisions include mandating doctrinal exposition by Beguines during Mass in lieu of sermons; prohibiting usury—specifically *bethele* (usurious lending) and *dar dinheiro a ganhar de terra* (land-secured lending)—with graduated interest limits (6–10% depending on collateral type) and penalties including suspension from Holy Orders and excommunication; restricting social interaction between Catholic women and non-Christians (*gentios*), requiring mediation and limiting access to thresholds; enforcing parish registration compliance during Lent; requiring financial accountability from administrators of hospitals, confraternities, chapels, and other pious institutions not established by royal charter; and prescribing decorum within churches, especially regarding women’s conduct and consumption of food or drink. The letter reflects ecclesiastical authority over spiritual discipline, economic ethics, interfaith boundaries, and institutional governance in eighteenth-century Macau. Manuscripts Portugal. Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino PT/AHU/CU/062/0005/00006 1743-02-17 Archivo Histórico Colonial Bishop Dom Fr Phylario de Santa Cruz Canon Law Implementation Colonial Ecclesiastical Governance Diocese of Ceará Dom Plácido de Santa Casa Ecclesiastical Dress Regulations Ecclesiastical Edicts Ecclesiastical Regulatory Framework Goa Diocesan Ordinances Pastoral Authority Portuguese Colonial Ecclesiastical Administration Portuguese Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prohibitions on Lay Interference Second Pastoral Letter Supplementary Pastoral Instructions catechetical instruction episcopal oversight spiritual discipline {{PAGE:1}} [Page] M304 [Title] Segunda Pastoral, que Mandou publicar o Ex.mo, e R.mo Snr Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa Bispo desta Cidade em 17. de Fe- vereiro de 1754 [Stamp — top center] [Circular stamp: CONSELHO ULTRAMARINO] [Stamp — top right] [Circular stamp: ARQUIVO HISTÓRICO COLONIAL / M. G. A. L.] [Main text] Dom Fr. Hylário de Santa Rosa por Mercê de Deus, e da Santa Sé Apos- tolica Bispo desta Cid.e e Bispado de [UNCLEAR: Macao] do Conselho de S. Mag.de q' Deus guarde &ca. Aos que esta N[oss]a Carta Pastoral virem, e della Noticia tiverem Saude, e paz em N[osso] S[enhor] Christo Nosso Senhor, que de todas he verdadeiro remédio, e Salvação. — Grande delicto Seria, q[ue] N[oss]o pas- toral Cuidado Não dispusesse os Meyos conducentes a reforma dos costumes, e bem das Almas; que o Supremo Pastor Nos entregou: a sua Imagem, esti- ma he m.a as criou Deus, e a custa do seu Preciosíssimo Sangue as remiu o seu Uni- gênito Filho, Nosso Senhor J[esu] Christo, Manifestando por este exemplo de sua immensa Caridade, quanta estimação, e apreço deve fazer do Homem quem as tem m'seu cuidado para as apascentar; e sendo assim, que na N[oss]a alma está vivamente impressa esta lembrança, e ficientemente o temos de rigoroza conta, que della havemos de dar a Deus; por tanto Ordenamos primeiramente que o Livro de Missa se, em Igrejas dos Beguins, desta Ci- dade nos Domingos, e dias Santos de guarda, em que Não houver Sermão, Pra- tica, ou Doutrina nas Suas Igrejas, elles por si Nos tempos da Estação expliquem ao seu Grego, ou Evangelho occorrente, ou algum dos Mistérios de N[oss]a Santa fé, ou a Matéria dos Sacramentos, ou a importância dos preceitos, of- fícios Divinos, como Satisfação, ou qualquer outra Matéria conducente ao bem das Almas, que lhes esteja cuidado com tanta clareza, e com tal forma, que todos possão perceber, e aproveitarse da Doutrina, que se lhes propuzer; advertin- do, que esta parte espiritual he a mais importante, e necessaria aos fieis, afim para obrarem bem, como para fugirem do Mal, e se por falta de nao lhes {{PAGE:2}} [DAMAGED]ssos Antecessores, qm he privou prohibiu de Novo a toda a Nossos Subditos, e [DAMAGED] com especialid.e aos Ecclesiasticos, cousa do bethele perniciosa, nociva, e abominável. [DAMAGED]vel; para oque Renovamos, e confirmamos as Pastoraes dos Nossos Antecessores [DAMAGED] com as mesmas penas, e censuras espirituais, com q[ue] elly prohibiraõ o imundo, [DAMAGED] ou Mascar bethele por usuras, e nao o prohibimos, Nao so nas Igrejas, mas ta[m] [DAMAGED] entras, nos coros, nos altares, mas tambem nos procissoens, contra qualq[uer] [DAMAGED] acto religioso, preceituando de Novo aos Ecclesiasticos a pena de suspensaõ [DAMAGED] das Ordens, que tiverem, esta offensa, que exercitarem, coa Sentença sob pe- [DAMAGED]na de huma grave condemnaçaõ imposta pelos Canonicos todos as vezes, q[ue] [DAMAGED]virem, ou souberem, se tem faltado a observancia deste preceito, a qual [DAMAGED]condemnaçaõ applicamos para a fabrica das suas Igrejas; paraque ao me[nos] [DAMAGED]nos satisfaçaõ deste Modo as faltas de respeito, que comettem contra o [DAMAGED]culto, e Veneraçaõ de Deos em os Seus Templos, alguns dos quaes estaõ [DAMAGED]por ella causa taõ immundos, e asquerosos, que causaõ vergonha aos mes- [DAMAGED]mos, que deste modo os profanaõ; e no caso, que Nem por temor de [DAMAGED]Deos, nem das penas temporaes cesse este pessimo costume, mandamos en- [DAMAGED]trem nas Parochias Nao avivem, para seu applicar ma outros Mais for- [DAMAGED]tes, e efficazes remedios, esperando juntamente dos Prelados Regulares [DAMAGED]nos participem, se nas suas Igrejas Succedem o mesmo absurdo, e nao as [DAMAGED]puderem obviar - E o bem Comum de Republica se oppoem á [DAMAGED]usura, alem deser gravissima offensa de Deos, e paraque os Nossos [DAMAGED]Subditos tratem os Seus Negocios, fugindo sempre deste perniciosissimo [DAMAGED]e de qualquer outro dos Muitos, que pode haver na Negociaçaõ, lhes re- [DAMAGED]comendamos pelas Chagas de JESU Christo e façaes de modo, que [DAMAGED]naõ se percaõ antes de perder a Alma, lembrando-se, que em suma o [DAMAGED]Senhor Nos diz, que he de may importancia a Salvaçaõ de huma [DAMAGED]alma, que os lucros de todo o mundo: E pelo que respeita particular- [DAMAGED]mente ao Negocio, que aqui se usa de dar dinheiro a ganhar de [DAMAGED]terra, mandamos, que quem o der sobre penhores de ouro, e prata [DAMAGED]naõ leve may de seis athe sette por cento alem do principal; e se [DAMAGED]os penhores ou hypotheca forem de fazenda corruptivel, ou bens de ferti- [DAMAGED]veis, para cuja conservaçao, e segurança, haja de haver trabalho, dispen- [DAMAGED]dio, ou damno, em tal caso regulando prudentemente o trabalho, e o [DAMAGED]damno, poderaõ levar oito, nove, athe dez por cento, mas nunca [DAMAGED]se passará deste limite, e ainda que dem dinheiro somente sobre a es- [DAMAGED]criptura, e declaramos juntamente, que esta mesma Regra se deve [DAMAGED]observar quando se haja delle dar dinheiro a ga |
| spellingShingle | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. Archivo Histórico Colonial Bishop Dom Fr Phylario de Santa Cruz Canon Law Implementation Colonial Ecclesiastical Governance Diocese of Ceará Dom Plácido de Santa Casa Ecclesiastical Dress Regulations Ecclesiastical Edicts Ecclesiastical Regulatory Framework Goa Diocesan Ordinances Pastoral Authority Portuguese Colonial Ecclesiastical Administration Portuguese Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prohibitions on Lay Interference Second Pastoral Letter Supplementary Pastoral Instructions catechetical instruction episcopal oversight spiritual discipline |
| title | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_autocomplete | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_full | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_fullStr | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_short | Pastoral do Bispo de Macau, D. Frei Hilário de Santa Rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| title_sort | pastoral do bispo de macau, d. frei hilário de santa rosa, sobre a reforma dos costumes. |
| topic | Archivo Histórico Colonial Bishop Dom Fr Phylario de Santa Cruz Canon Law Implementation Colonial Ecclesiastical Governance Diocese of Ceará Dom Plácido de Santa Casa Ecclesiastical Dress Regulations Ecclesiastical Edicts Ecclesiastical Regulatory Framework Goa Diocesan Ordinances Pastoral Authority Portuguese Colonial Ecclesiastical Administration Portuguese Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prohibitions on Lay Interference Second Pastoral Letter Supplementary Pastoral Instructions catechetical instruction episcopal oversight spiritual discipline |
| topic_autocomplete | Archivo Histórico Colonial Bishop Dom Fr Phylario de Santa Cruz Canon Law Implementation Colonial Ecclesiastical Governance Diocese of Ceará Dom Plácido de Santa Casa Ecclesiastical Dress Regulations Ecclesiastical Edicts Ecclesiastical Regulatory Framework Goa Diocesan Ordinances Pastoral Authority Portuguese Colonial Ecclesiastical Administration Portuguese Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prohibitions on Lay Interference Second Pastoral Letter Supplementary Pastoral Instructions catechetical instruction episcopal oversight spiritual discipline |
| topic_facet | Archivo Histórico Colonial Bishop Dom Fr Phylario de Santa Cruz Canon Law Implementation Colonial Ecclesiastical Governance Diocese of Ceará Dom Plácido de Santa Casa Ecclesiastical Dress Regulations Ecclesiastical Edicts Ecclesiastical Regulatory Framework Goa Diocesan Ordinances Pastoral Authority Portuguese Colonial Ecclesiastical Administration Portuguese Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Prohibitions on Lay Interference Second Pastoral Letter Supplementary Pastoral Instructions catechetical instruction episcopal oversight spiritual discipline |
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