Eucharistic Reflection - We Do Not Have Life In Ourselves

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"That the Eucharist—and thus the whole of Christian life—is a meal shows us that we do not have life in ourselves. We must receive it, eat it. We become what we receive. If we refuse to receive, refuse to eat and drink Him, we remain without life"


(Father Wilfrid Stinissen, OCD from Bread That Is Broken)
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2 comments:

  1. David TorkingtonJanuary 21, 2020 at 5:37 AM

    Insightful and true. Thank you Michael

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    1. Michael SeagriffFebruary 3, 2020 at 7:01 AM

      There is so much spiritual treasure and wisdom for those who seek it. Thank you David for visiting and commenting.

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