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This is the 2nd part of a series of questions and answers
compiled by Fr. Regis-Marie de La Teyssonniere, chaplain of the
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to help us rediscover our patron,
St. Bernadette.
Q1. What were Bernadette’s main characteristics?
Bernadette had a lively, playful temperament. She described
herself as “fiery”. She would react instantly, sometimes
impulsively. Her spontaneity and marked intelligence made her
quite mischievous. But her austerity, willpower and sense of
duty made her a determined person, who would not allow herself
to be distracted or drawn away from her path.
Q2. How did Bernadette behave towards others?
Bernadette was a likeable person who was close to her own kin
but distant with others. She would see the positive side of
things and her sense of humour enabled her to cope with all
situations with serenity. Deep down in her heart was a joy for
life which was both simple and unconstrained. However she also
knew how to dodge meetings that she didn’t interest her and to
abscond from situations that bored her. The latter revealed as
aspect of her personality that was a little wild but it was one
of which she was fully aware. |
