Humility

Many more encounters was to be experienced by Don Bosco, and they ranged from meetings with Cardinals to ordinary people. Here, we see a mention of a visit to Cardinal Antonelli, with whom Don Bosco was closeted for nearly an hour. Soon before they parted ways, the Cardinal himself asked for Don Bosco’s blessing. This was most demanding of Don Bosco’s obedience, for he was not one of his ordinary boys. But indeed, with the humility of the Cardinal, the Saint had to give in. We also see here a precious donation made by the Sacred Heart nuns at Trinita dei Monti. They gave a mass stipend for the new Church. It was a magnificent gold and silver chalice plus a beautiful chasuble to match it with. Father Francesia wrote a letter back home, and, with great fear announces that their return would surely be delayed because of the unending flow of people to Don Bosco. BM 58

Keep in mind that Don Bosco remained humble, despite of the many people visiting him and asking fof his blessing. As a poor priest, he must have abhorred that. However, because he was a man of God, he did not hesitate the graces of God through him. Make every effort not to gloat when people praise you. Remember that it is by the grace of God that you are a Salesian.

Article 22: Personal Vocation of the Salesian “Each one of us is called by God to form part of the Salesian Society. Because of this God gives him personal gifts, and by faithful correspondence he finds his way to complete fulfillment in Christ...”