Eucharistic Reflection - If We Really Loved God



"If we really loved the good God, we should make it our joy and happiness to come and spend a few moments to adore Him, and ask Him for the grace of forgiveness; and we should regard those moments as the happiest of our lives."

 (Saint John Vianney)


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