Eugene describes the well-known story of the events of the day of the decisive meeting of the cardinals:<\/p>\n
\n(Yesterday) I did not waste a minute. I said Mass early, and then visited Cardinal Pedicini to inform him of Cardinal Pallotta\u2019s remarks and my replies to them. From there I called on the Archbishop of Ancyra, and without drawing breath, hurried on to tell Cardinal Pacca that I would be waiting in the church of Santa Maria in Campitelli, opposite his palace, while the Congregation was in session. Coming out, I asked them to send me word when the meeting ended; they forgot, so I had time to hear nine Masses. However I assure you that, being prepared for a long wait, I did not find the time long at all; on the contrary, I was quite happy in this beautiful church, occupied as one would wish to be occupied always.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
However, when I realized it was impossible that the Cardinals should still be in session, I left the church. It was one o\u2019clock. In fact, the meeting had ended more than an hour earlier. I waited till evening to get some news of the result from the Archbishop Secretary. As he was not in the first time I called, I returned later, and, with his usual goodwill towards me, he told me everything had gone wonderfully well, and the Congregation had approved, with some modifications which he would put before me. We set to work immediately, and continued to work for more than two hours. He wielded the pen and wrote down our determinations with his own hand\u2026. The Archbishop Secretary and I will finish the work this evening and the conclusion of the Congregation will probably be presented to the Holy Father at tomorrow evening\u2019s audience.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Letter to Henri Tempier, 16 February 1826, EO VII n 224<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u201cThe most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God’s plan seems like it doesn’t make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0Allyson Felix (Olympic medalist)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Eugene describes the well-known story of the events of the day of the decisive meeting of the cardinals: (Yesterday) I did not waste a minute. I said Mass early, and then visited Cardinal Pedicini to inform him of Cardinal Pallotta\u2019s … Continue reading