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Thought for the Day – 14 November – Good Example

Thought for the Day – 14 November – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971) Good Example “The Holy Spirit tells us that God entrusts to everyone, the care of his neighbour (Ecclus 17:12).“Let your light shine before men,” says Jesus Christ, “in order that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven” (Mt 5:16).St Paul echoes this counsel, when he warns us not…

Thought for the Day – 28 September – The Memorial of St Wenceslaus

Good example lives on.   St Wenceslaus’ generosity to the poor was legendary and his sanctity known everywhere. He made peace with his mother so that he could govern and with the surrounding monarchs.   He worked with the Church, ended the persecution of the Christians, brought back exiled priests and built churches.   Wenceslaus set an example all could follow.   He gave alms to those who were poor and was just to those who were rich, he visited prisoners and promoted the religious and educational improvement of his people.

“Good King Wenceslaus” was able to incarnate his Christianity in a world filled with political unrest.   While we are often victims of violence of a different sort, we can easily identify with his struggle to bring harmony to society.   The call to become involved in social change and in political activity is addressed to Christians;  the values of the gospel are sorely needed today, the example of St Wenceslaus is still an inspiration to us all.

St Wenceslaus, pray for us!

Thought for the Day – 14 November – Good Example

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…