Eucharistic Reflection - Go To God Through Faith Rather Than Through The Senses

Listen to our Blessed Mother:

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“My child, when you find yourself dry at Communion time, humble yourself with the reflection that you deserve such a condition because of your unfaithfulness. Then bear your burden patiently in expiation of your sins and do not lose heart.

If you have reason to believe that your state of deprivation is really a punishment, then change your ways. If it is only a trial, then turn it into a source of merit through your submissions.

The profit from a good Communion is not necessarily connected with enjoyment at the time of reception. The profit to which I refer is fidelity to one’s duties.

A heart may be sincerely and entirely dedicated to God and yet find no pleasure in the things of God.

Many souls who are advancing fervently along the path of perfection are tested by dryness in prayer and even when they approach the Eucharistic table.

Virtue does not depend on tangible consolations. On the contrary, it is to be feared that souls may not be sufficiently detached from such consolation.

The Divine Spouse knows quite well what souls need. He gives to some a sweetness and consolation. He does not give to others, because He wants the latter to adore without seeking to understand fully.

A negligent soul must not expect generosity on the part of Jesus. On the other hand, a faithful and fervent person ought not to regret having occasion to show Jesus that he serves Him for His own sake than for His gifts.

Do not think, then, that God is rejecting you when you feel repugnance in His service. Instead strive faithfully to please Him, and do all as though you found His service delightful.

My child go to your God through faith rather than through the senses. Try to please Him in all things. If you succeed you will have found the happiness the saints sought and found.

The state of dryness can be a great help to holiness if you profit by it to adapt yourself to the divine plan.

What God intends to accomplish through your persevering in such a state is to teach you not to seek yourself but to find your happiness and merit in pleasing Him."

(From the Imitation of Mary)