-
THE BURNING LOVE AND STRONG DESIRE TO RECEIVE CHRIST
Imitation of Christ THE DISCIPLE WITH greatest devotion and ardent love, with all affection and fervor of heart I wish to receive You, O Lord, as many saints and devout persons, most pleasing to You in their holiness of life and most fervent in devotion, desired You in Holy Communion. O my God, everlasting love,…
-
WE SHOULD SHOW OUR NEEDS TO CHRIST AND ASK HIS GRACE
-
THE ARDENT LONGING OF DEVOUT MEN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST
Imitation of Christ THE DISCIPLE HOW great is the abundance of Your kindness, O Lord, which You have hidden from those who fear You! When I think how some devout persons come to Your Sacrament with the greatest devotion and love, I am frequently ashamed and confused that I approach Your altar and the table…
-
WITH ALL HER HEART THE DEVOUT SOUL SHOULD DESIRE UNION WITH CHRIST IN THE SACRAMENT
-
THE BODY OF CHRIST AND SACRED SCRIPTURE ARE MOST NECESSARY TO A FAITHFUL SOUL
-
AN INQUIRY ON THE PROPER THING TO DO BEFORE COMMUNION
Imitation of Christ THE DISCIPLE WHEN I consider Your dignity, O Lord, and my own meanness, I become very much frightened and confused. For if I do not receive, I fly from Life, and if I intrude unworthily, I incur Your displeasure. What, then, shall I do, my God, my Helper and Adviser in necessity?…
-
MANY BLESSINGS ARE GIVEN THOSE WHO RECEIVE COMMUNION WORTHILY
Imitation of Christ THE DISCIPLE O LORD my God, favor Your servant with the blessings of Your sweetness that I may merit to approach Your magnificent Sacrament worthily and devoutly. Lift up my heart to You and take away from me this heavy indolence. Visit me with Your saving grace that I may in spirit…
-
IT IS PROFITABLE TO RECEIVE COMMUNION OFTEN
-
GOD’S GREAT GOODNESS AND LOVE IS SHOWN TO MAN IN THIS SACRAMENT