"If the poison of pride is swelling up in you, turn to the Eucharist;
and that Bread, Which is your God humbling and disguising Himself, will teach
you humility. If the fever of selfish greed rages in you, feed on this Bread;
and you will learn generosity. If the cold wind of coveting withers you, hasten
to the Bread of Angels; and charity will come to blossom in your heart. If you
feel the itch of intemperance, nourish yourself with the Flesh and Blood of
Christ, Who practiced heroic self-control during His earthly life; and you will
become temperate. If you are lazy and sluggish about spiritual things,
strengthen yourself with this heavenly Food; and you will grow fervent. Lastly,
if you feel scorched by the fever of impurity, go to the banquet of the Angels;
and the spotless Flesh of Christ will make you pure and chaste,"
(St. Cyril of Alexandria
AWESOME! Jesus our Hope!
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