Laetitiae sanctae
Laetitiae sanctae ( The holy joy ) is another encyclical of Pope Leo XIII. in which he outlines the " Rosary and the right ordering of human social community ", it was released on September 8, 1893.
The social community and the Rosary Confraternity
- In his salutation, he mentions " the holy joy " of his 15th year in office and thanked the faithful and the Office brothers for the loyalty shown. As a special inspiration he refers to the connection to the Virgin Mary and praying the Rosary and calls the month of October as the rosary month again in memory.
- More emphasis are:
- With this encyclical he strongly supports the creation of " rosary brotherhoods "
Previous rosary encyclicals of Pope Leo XIII.
Supremi Apostolatus officio Superiore anno 1883 * 1884 * 1891 * Octobri mense Magnae Dei mater in 1892