Thought for the Day – 9 December – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971)
The Use and Abuse of the Sacraments
“The man who abuses God’s gifts, calls down a curse on his own head.
“Cursed be he,” said the Prophet Jeremias, “who doth the work of the Lord deceitfully” (Jer 48:10).
Many people neglect to make proper use of Confession and Holy Communion.
Let us examine ourselves with special care, in this regard.
Do we go to Confession at least once a fortnight or, if possible, even weekly?
How terrible for us if we are content to remain heedlessly in the state of sin, while we have at hand such an easy opportunity of obtaining pardon!
Furthermore, do we endeavour to receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every day, or at least as often as possible?
We have daily need of this Divine nourishment if we wish to preserve the life of the soul.
Otherwise, we shall languish and grow faint and shall eventually fall into sin.
Finally, let us consider whether we receive these Sacraments with the proper disposition, with recollection and with love!”
Antonio Cardinal Bacci
PART ONE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/11/thought-for-the-day-11-december-the-use-and-abuse-of-the-sacraments/
PART TWO:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/04/thought-for-the-day-4-december-the-use-and-abuse-of-the-sacraments/
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