Thought for the Day – 16 January – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971)
I Am Not Able
“Whenever we feel called upon to make some sacrifice for Jesus or, to form some good resolution, how often do we cry: “I am not able!”
It may be a question of praying more fervently, of performing some mortification or, of helping our neighbour spiritually or materially.
Or perhaps, it is a matter of saying a few words of apology or, of encouragement to our neighbour, whom we have previously treated with coldness and selfishness.
Or. it may be something entirely more generous which is demanded; it may be that God is inviting us to renounce ourselves completely and to dedicate ourselves to Him.
Naturally, this requires sacrifice and great generosity of heart.
But we say to Jesus when He calls us: “I cannot, it is too difficult!”
And yet, the Lord says: “You shall make and keep yourselves holy because, I am holy” (Lev 11:44).
“You, therefore, are to be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48).
We must not refuse God, Who became man for us in his love and mercy and shed His blood for our redemption!”
Antonio Cardinal Bacci
Part One here:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/09/05/thought-for-the-day-5-september-i-am-not-able/
This reflection came up today, I love Cardinal Bacci, I have the book actually of his reflections for each day of the year one of my most prized ones. The reflections are brief always to the point and easy to bring yo mind throughout the day
Margaret
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Yes – it is the book I am working from – into the second year now but I am jumping around to suit the Gospel of the day this year.
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Keep his words coming, Annie
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Thanks Hughie – I will! 💖
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