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Brief Biography Born into a poor family, poor and numerous. Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto came into the world on June 2, 1835 in Riese, Italy. Since childhood he was very eager for the studies, and this concern which led him to make good use of teaching catechism. At the time, and since I helped the priest as an altar boy, the naughty "Beppi" and told his parents would repeat a phrase often: "I want to be a priest." Over time this desire experienced as a child would only take hold and mature into a burning desire to respond to God's call pristine. Thus, in 1850 entered the seminary in Padua, to be ordained priest of the Lord on September 18, 1858. His first pastoral work was done by in the parish of Tómbolo-Salzano, distinguishing, in addition to its great charity to the needy, for his ardent preaching. For them the father Giuseppe attracted many "sheep" to the Lord's flock. His listeners perceived the special ardor of his heart when he spoke of the Eucharist, or the delicacy and tenderness when he spoke of the Virgin Mother, and also received his fatherly corrections when he was obliged to rebuke strongly certain faults or errors that distorted the life of charity they should take together. Since the beginning of his priesthood Giuseppe showed signs of being a true man of God. The strong desire to make the Lord Jesus the center of his own life and those who had been placed under his care, he had to give everything and be all of it to others. No sacrifice was too great for him when required to do so charitable. After working in Treviso (1875-1884) as foreign minister and spiritual director of the seminary, Father Sarto was ordained bishop for the diocese of Mantua. As Bishop also be distinguished and exemplary way, by the practice of charity.

In 1893, Leo XIII granted the cardinal's hat and went to Venice. As in Tómbolo-Salzano, Mantua at Treviso and then the Patriarch of Venice now give samples to be a zealous pastor and laborious "journeyman" in the vineyard of the Lord. At no time changed its way of being: always simple, always humble, always exemplary in terms of charity. Moreover, the higher the "dignity" in the Church (first as bishop, then as a cardinal), the greater the zeal with which he was careful in the practice of Christian virtues, especially in the humble service to those who need it, one or the other way, his pastoral charity. SS Al transit Leo XIII, who died on July 20, 1903, Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto would be the new elected by the Holy Spirit to guide the barque of Peter.

II. His pontificate

They hagiographers that when the third day of the Conclave of Cardinals none yet reached the necessary majority for election, Cardinal Sarto did the impossible, say they cried like a child, to discourage the cardinal electors that he would take into account, when each looks increasingly began to turn to this simple "rural Cardinal" (as he liked to say of himself). So suddenly the unforeseen and unexpected, for him and for all!, Began to loom on the horizon: the possibility for the "danger" of being elected to succeed him to Leo XIII at the Chair of Peter. Many, even those who until then had not known yet very well understood that behind the simplicity and sincere humility of this man, who both refused the possibility to feel so unworthy, was an enormous supernatural power, so docile to the promptings of the divine Spirit, eventually giving him their vote. Cardinal Sarto, after this vote, it was learned unquestionably called and chosen by God himself meekly accepted his plan clearly expressed by the vote of the College of Cardinals met in conclave, and uttered these words: "I accept the papacy as a cross . And because the popes who have suffered for the Church in recent times was called Pius, I choose this name. " Delivering "yes", full of humble awareness of his own smallness and insignificance, Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto responded resolutely and faithfully to the call that God made him. From now on, as Pope, his life would be fully involved in the Lord's sacrifice on the Cross, and he lovingly associating his cross, indicated their willingness to serve and guide the flock of the Lord to the rich pastures of the real life. Her deepest desire, that which like a fire burning in his heart, would be expressed in the phrase "slogan to restore everything in Christ" instaurare Omnia in Christo! ". That was the zeal that consumed his heart and zeal that drove him to want "Bringing the world the Lord." With this fire inside look, therefore, also fuel the fire of many of the hearts of the sons and daughters of the Church, thus, bring light and warmth of the Lord to the world. Pontifical Program

His "program Pontifical not looking only be the Good Shepherd: seriously committed to feed, guide and guard the human flock that the Lord entrusted to him and seek to attract the lost sheep into the fold of Christ .

In this sense, his first encyclical gives a very clear idea of \u200b\u200bwhat the holy Pope to seek to develop throughout his pontificate:

E supremi Apostolatus cathedra ... were first words of this "encyclical program", which began sharing the fears that he rushed to the possibility of being elected as the next helm of the Barque of Peter. He is not considered a worthy successor but a Pope that 26 years had governed the Church with extraordinary wisdom, prudence and pastoral application: SS Leon XIII.

Once elected, he had no doubt that the Lord asked him firmly hold the rudder of the boat of Peter, in the midst of an era that was presented as very difficult. In the encyclical mentioned the diagnosis appears very precise and accurate: "Our world is an evil: the distance of God. Men have turned away from God, have dispensed with him in the political and social order. Everything else is clear implications of this position. "

Considering these things, the Holy Father then launches your program. It reminded everyone, as a man of God that is, their mission is mostly that of shepherding the flock of Christ and to make all men will turn to the Lord, who is the only valid principle for any project of social coexistence, and that he, ultimately, is the only principle of life and reconciliation to the same human being . Assuming this solid base, in this encyclical reaffirms the sanctity of marriage, encouraged the Christian education of children, demanded justice in social relations, he reminded his responsibility to serve those in power, etc.

The force with which Pope Pius X wanted to tell for this monumental task to restore everything in Christ was the power of holiness of the Church, which was to shine in each of its members. She called to be his collaborators, first of all, the brothers in the priesthood, especially in them, as "other Christs" should shine shining flame of holiness. Called to serve the Lord with an indescribable vocation, they were to be the first to be filled with the strength of divine Spirit, because "nobody gives what is not, and how could they, the specially chosen for this mission, to restore everything in Christ if it was not his heart as the priestly heart of the Lord Jesus, ardent in love and charity towards the brothers? only with his priests holy life could be carriers of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus for all his holy people.

recall then it is for the bishops, as primary and ultimate responsibility, the form this holy clergy. This was a matter of utmost importance!, and thus the workshops should be to their bishops as "the apple of his eye": they must show a good sense to accept only those who are fit to meet the demands enduring fidelity of the priestly vocation, have to give serious intellectual preparation, have to educate their priests to his preaching constitutes real food for the faithful, and to be able to carry forward to avert a serious catechesis religious ignorance of the children of the Church have to teach, by example, live a pastoral charity without limits, have to educate them in love to an observing discipline and the foundation of all, they to accustom them to lead a strong and deep spiritual life.

The Holy Father, for this great work of renewal in Christ, also set its eyes on Secular committed: always faithful to their bishops, urging them to work for the interests of the Church, to be for all an example of holy life in the midst of their daily toil.

A fresh impetus Strong Pope's concern for the sanctity of all members of the Church is what led him to push some reforms within it. Clergy

We talked about the deep concern felt by the Holy Pontiff for the sanctity of the priests. Himself with the example, because the clerics strove carefully complied with the obligations of the state, responding as best as possible to the gift received from above, by the imposition by Bishop. The sense of duty and the ardent love of the Lord should lead them to take radical love and loyalty to their responsibilities, and that was precisely the same testimony he gave to the clergy. This concern was due to the reform of the seminars and the establishment of many church libraries.
sacred music and liturgy is known the great love of sacred music as a child accompanied the Holy Father, which was also expressed immediately in his pontificate: the Motu proprio famous who signed as early as three months after his election. It was to meet some standards renewed church music. His Holiness Pius X promoted also the reform of the liturgy of the hours.
The "Pope of the Eucharist" His great love for the Eucharist and awareness of the value of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament led him to allow daily communion to all the faithful, and to change the habit First Communion: henceforth the children could receive the Blessed Sacrament when they had use of reason and, from age 7. In 1905 the Sacred Congregation of the Council opened the door to frequent Communion. The reason for this provision, sponsored by the Holy Father, we find in these words: " primary purpose of the Holy Eucharist is not to guarantee the honor and reverence due to God, or that the Sacramento is reward of virtue, but the faithful, united with God in the Communion, it can find the strength to overcome the carnal passions for purification of sins everyday and avoid many falls which is subject to human frailty. "
The Catechism of St. Pius X Giuseppe
As a child he had experienced great benefit to nurture faith through good teaching catechism with the revealed truths and the Church entrusted to his custody and interpretation. Only in this way the person on the heart in the divine truth, I could live upon it in their daily lives. Thus, as priest, bishop and then as pope, he did everything possible to promote the teaching of the Catechism and to maintain the purity of doctrine. The Holy Father knew that religious ignorance aside was the beginning of the way to restore faith in many grew weaker and losing even. always tending the flock of the Lord and to ensure the purity of Christian doctrine, SS St. Pius X had to act firmly against modernism. Important in this regard is the publication of the decree Lamentabili (July 1907) which condemned many exegetical and dogmatic view, influenced by that fashion heresy, and his encyclical Pascendi (September 1907) by condemning other modernist thesis.
A new Code of Canon Law When I was bishop of Mantua, Msgr. Sarto had already manifested itself as a legal weight. Then published several articles on the subject. In Venice, as Patriarch, founded in his diocese a Law School. Elected pope, saw the need and desirability of a new codification of canon law, appropriate to the circumstances that then lived. This monumental work, which would boost a few months into his pontificate, just find its completion in 1917, under Pope Benedict XV. Push
His missionary zeal to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who still did not know him led him to give a great impetus to the Church's missionary activity. In the same vein, encouraged the formation of regional seminars.
Other initiatives Other initiatives Pope Pius X urged a reform of the Roman curia, entrusted the revision of the Vulgate to the Benedictines (1907), he founded the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (1909) and began publishing Call Apostolicae Sedis Acta (1909), which still is the official publication brings papal documents. Firmness

During the chase his pontificate is consumed in France (1905) the separation of church and state. This would be a very painful chapter for the Holy Father. No compromise in the least due to pressure from a state that wanted to subjugate the Church of Christ, encouraged pastors and other faithful French not to fear being stripped of all their property and rights. The Pope suffered greatly from this new persecution unleashed against the "favorite daughter", the Church of France, and was moved deeply by the response of faithful adherence to the bishops. Years later one
bad example to be followed: in Spain (1910) and Portugal (1911) also give the final separation between Church and State. Thruster peace to world events SS St. Pius X yearned for world peace, and knew that only in Christ this could be real and lasting. It was his most ardent wish to help prevent the first great European war, which he so clearly saw it coming: a long time ago, had predicted that burst in 1914. "Tasty give my life, if that could achieve peace in Europe," he said on one occasion.

On August 2, 1914, before the imminent outbreak of war, the Pope urged in a letter to Catholics around the world, and as a last valiant effort to get the gift peace, to lay eyes on Christ the Lord, Prince of Peace, and repeatedly pleading for world peace. Model of a priest dedicated to the study and self
Some argue that the extreme modesty showing spread the idea that SS St. Pius X, while it was a holy man, was very intelligent and was not very well prepared: always spoke so convinced of his own insignificance, their lack of preparation, its "rural status, which many came to take him seriously. However, historical evidence shows that the reality was far from that false idea.
's workshop in Padua Giuseppe met a young gifted and very used in the studies, was the most outstanding student in his time. While it is true that his later academic success, which also had, followed eighteen years of intense pastoral work, Father and then Bishop Sarto spared never cut off even a few hours to dedicate to the study: at the expense of personal requirement and discipline never left their own training, so necessary to nurture their faith and to better respond to its mission of being a light to others, a teacher of truth. The sermons, lectures, pastoral letters, the same way with people, were several times that required dedication on this important issue, and he and understood.
also naturally endowed with an insatiable intellectual curiosity led him to study it, listen and seek to know. Formative years in the silence accompanied his ministry, lighting, nurturing, enriching, always opening their horizons to better appreciate and understand those whose hearts wanted access to enlighten them with the truth of Jesus Christ and win them to Him In this sense it also add that as a bishop and cardinal was known for its knowledgeable management of Holy Scripture and the Fathers of the Church.
His love for the Lord's Mother Santa Maria was very present in the heart of this holy Pope liked to wear the rosary in hand. Daily visiting the grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican gardens. Interrupting conversations to invite their partners to pray the Angelus. Immediate preparation for the event's 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Immaculate Conception issued his encyclical Ad Diem Illum. A Pope raised to the altars transit
His Father's House befell an August 20, 1914, shortly before the outbreak of the "first world war." Many already in life, no doubt impressed by the serene personality that was transparently with the love of the Lord, and he was so tangible and close to all, no doubt to call him "Papa holy." With characteristic simplicity and humility, unimpressed by this qualifier, and making use of a pun, quite naturally respond to those so called them wrong by one letter: "No" Holy Pope ", he said, but "Papa Sarto". "

The truth is that Pope Pius X were attributed many miracles during his lifetime. Also abundant evidence were consistent in stating that he had the gift of penetrating into the most secret of human hearts, and "see" what was in them. February 14, 1923, his cause of beatification introduced, beginning a long and demanding process that would last until 12 February 1951. On that memorable day the censor (who was acting as "prosecutor") knelt at the feet of Pope Pius XII to certify that after a very rigorous process could move to his beatification, when His Holiness so provided. These were the emotional words after his report, delivered the censor:
"Allow me, therefore, Holy Father, who humbly prostrate at his feet, also add my request, I will seek to fulfill faithfully the office of censor that I had given, driven by truth, healthy and timely to judge, and I admit openly that this example since the chandelier lights authentically with multifaceted splendor of their virtues not only the faithful but also those living in darkness and the shadow of death, and attract and lead to the realm of truth, unity and peace. "

Pope Pius X was raised to the altars on May 29, 1954, and thus, we can say, his ardent desire to restore everything in Christ is prolonged, its shining witness of life and through his intercession, for this and centuries come.