[The following guidelines given to priests will no doubt enhance our devotion as well.]
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As you kneel, see
the legions of angels which surround Christ and adore him with profound
reverence. This sight should make you exceedingly humble.
In the elevation,
contemplate Christ elevated on the Cross. Ask Him to bring all things to Himself.
Make fervent acts of faith, hope, love, adoration, humility, saying with the
mind, 'Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me! My Lord and my God I love you, my
God I adore you with my whole heart and soul'. You may also renew the intention
of the Mass which you are celebrating, offering up the Eucharist according to
its four ends.[i]
But when you lift
up the chalice, make sure to remember in a very contrite way that the blood of
Christ has been shed for you, even though you have oftentimes despised it.
Adore him so as to make up for your past neglect."
(From The Sacrifice of the Mass by Cardinal
Giovanni Bona)
[i]Adoration:
To give God honor and glory; Thanksgiving: To give thanks to God for
His benefits; Reparation: To obtain the remission of our sins; and Prayer
or Supplication: To obtain for ourselves, as well as for others, graces and
favors, both temporal and spiritual, through Jesus Christ our Lord. – (Source –
Catholic Answers Forum)
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