Hence, likewise, they refuse to believe that in infants original sin is remitted through baptism, for they contend that no such original sin exists at all in people by their birth. But if the apostle had wished to assert that sin entered into the world, not by natural descent, but by imitation, he would have mentioned as the first offender, not Adam indeed, but the devil, of whom it is written, 1 John 3:8 that “he from the beginning;” of whom also we read in the Book of Wisdom: “Nevertheless through the devil’s envy death entered into the world.” Wisdom 2:24 Now, forasmuch as this death came upon men from the devil, not because they were propagated by him, but because they imitated his example, it is immediately added: “And they that do hold of his side do imitate him.” Wisdom 2:25 Accordingly, the apostle, when mentioning sin and death together, which had passed by natural descent from one upon all men, set him down as the introducer thereof from whom the propagation of the human race took its beginning. (St. Augustine, Baptism of Infants)
(Victoria Eugenie) of Spain holds the infant Prince Felipe at his baptism
Baptism of King Juan Carlos in the chapel of the Knights of Malta in 1938. (Yes, that is Cardinal Pacelli)
Is that Pius XII?!
I thought so too, but did not want to mention it. I cannot be sure, but it sure looks like Eugenio Pacelli (Became Pope in 1939). Also, since B&W photo, can’t see if a red Cardinal collar. Either him, or his secret twin brother.
The font used to baptize the prince is the same font in which Saint Dominic (de Guzman) was baptized. The font, made of stone, is encased within a silver covering and kept in a special chapel of the Cloistered OP Nuns in Madrid.
fr. Anthony
That Roman nose is a feature by which our favorite Pope (that and his nasal voice) is known.
Yes, that is Eugenio Pacelli. He, as a Cardinal, baptized the one who now is the king of Spain (and I might add that he should be a little ashamed for not being anything like the Catholic Queen).
Now that I have 2 others agreeing, I will add it to the post. Thanks Ed.