Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

"St. Theresa of Avila once heard someone say: 'If only I had lived at the time of Jesus… If only I had seen Jesus…If only I had talked with Jesus'…To this, Theresa replied: 'But do we not have in the Eucharist the living, true and real Jesus present before us?   Why look for Him?' ”  (Author Unknown, from Forgotten Truths to Set Faith Afire! Words to Challenge, Inspire and Instruct )  

 

When we are before the Blessed Sacrament, let us open our hearts; our good God will open His.  We shall go to Him; He will come to us; the one to ask, the other to receive.  It will be like a breath from one to the other.     St. John Marie Vianney

 

 

Today is the seventh anniversary of the death of my brother Pete. He was a Marine’s marine who gave his all to the Corps and the defense of this nation and its freedoms. May his sacrifices, sufferings and courage never be forgotten. May I ask you to join me in praying: “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen".  We miss you Pete!

"My Lord Jesus Christ, who, for the love You bear to mankind, do remain night and day in this Sacrament, full of pity and love, awaiting, calling, and receiving all who come to visit You; I believe that You are present in the Sacrament of the Altar; I adore You from the depths of my own nothingness; I thank You for the many graces You have given me, and especially for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament." (St. Alphonsus de Liguori)