I find my
consolation in the only companion of mine who never leaves me, that is, our
divine Savior in the Holy Eucharist.
It is at the
foot of the altar that we find the strength we need in our isolation. Without
the Blessed Sacrament, a situation like mine would not be sustainable. But with
our Lord at my side, well then! I continue to be always happy and content. With
this gaiety of heart and a smile on my lips, I work with zeal for the good of
the poor unfortunate lepers, and little by little, without much fuss, good is
done. . . . [Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament] is the most tender of friends with
souls that seek to please him. His goodness knows how to proportion itself to the
littlest of his creatures as to the greatest. Do not fear, then, in solitary
conversations, to speak to him of your woes, your fears, your troubles, those
who are dear to you, your plans, your hopes; do it confidently and with an open
heart.'
(Saint Damien of Molokai, quoted in Could You Not Watch With Me One Hour? by Father Florian Racine)
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