Eucharistic Reflection - Yearning For Our Love

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"There are times when we yearn for the real presence of loved ones who are no more.The Eucharistic Heart of the Savior has given us the real presence of His Body, His Blood, His Soul, and Divinity. Everywhere on earth wherever there is a consecrated host in a tabernacle, even in the most far-flung missions, He remains with us, the sweet companion of our exile. He is in each tabernacle, patiently waiting for us, eager to grant us favors, yearning for our prayers..."

(Father Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. from Our Savior and His Love for Us)

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