Learn to love by loving…
You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving.
–Saint Francis De Sales (1567-1622)
This sacramental union…
That every man might be intimately united with his goodness, he instituted the Sacrament of most holy Eucharist, in which every one may participate, to unite his Savior to himself really and by way of food… This sacramental union urges us and aids us towards spiritual union.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
When you have received him…
When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence.
–Saint Francis de Sales, (1567-1622)
The King of Heaven…
The sovereigns of the earth do not always grant audience readily; on the contrary, the King of Heaven, hidden under the eucharistic veils, is ready to receive anyone.
–Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
Body and Blood of Christ…
The bread that you see on the altar is the Body of Christ as soon as it is sanctified by God’s word. The chalice, or better what is contained in the chalice, is the Blood of Christ as soon as it is sanctified by God’s word.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Time before the Blessed Sacrament…
You may be sure that of all the moments of your life, the time you spend before the divine Sacrament will be that which will give you more strength during life and more consolation at the hour of your death and during eternity.
–Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
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