Thought for the Day – 14 November – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971)
Good Example
“The Saints achieved a great deal by preaching and by conversation but, they achieved far more by good example.
The spiritual power of personality touched even the most hardened sinners.
It is said of St Romuald, that everyone who visited him, experienced great interior happiness.
His appearance alone was enough to cheer them!
He was so detached from himself and from the things of the world and, so absorbed in God, that he was always smiling.
The Cure d’Ars, too, converted more people by the unseen impact of his personal holiness, than by the simple sermons which he delivered to the crowds gathered about him.
Unfortunately, quite the opposite influence is exerted by hardened sinners and by self-centred worldlings and, even greater damage is done by those who are immersed in soul-destroying sensuality.
The latter exhale the breath of death and the familiarity of their friendship, perverts and corrupts those, with whom they come in contact.
Examine your behaviour at home and in society, for it affects, not only your own spiritual welfare but, that of your neighbour as well.
Good example is the most effective sermon and it is a sermon, which all of us can and should deliver!
Thanks that sounds like really good advice. I have heard the name of Cardinal Bacci before, is there something that he is known for? Was he one of the Cardinals that opposed the Novus Ordo Missae? Have a good day!
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Hi there Catholicart – yes you are correct in your understanding of Cardinal Bacci. There is a post here: https://anastpaul.com/category/open-house-conversations-with/meditations-antonio-card-bacci/about-antonio-bacci/
relating to his background.
He was one of just TWO who refused to sign the VII documents.
I am happy to meet you. Thanks for commenting. Ana 🙏🤗
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Who was the other one, was it Cardinal Ottaviani? Thanks again
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You’ve got it. And thank you too.
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PS – I can’t seem to follow your site?
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AnaStpaul, I see you as a follower for my site from 2yrs ago
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I thought so but I am not getting any of your new posts..
Ok – I will check my notifications before being more stupid 🤔🤣
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