Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

Thank God for the gift of Father Mark at Vultus Christi !, who recently reminded us: “There is nothing…as compelling as the sight of a priest in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. In an age of locked churches, of churches opened only for ‘services’ … it is a rare thing. And yet, there is no more effective way of communicating to souls the truth about the Most Holy Eucharist.” (See his full post - When A Priest Adores here ) I certainly concur with the good Father and thank him for both translating and then sharing this excerpt of a November 1855 letter from the Bishop of Lucon to Virginie Danion:

If you have not yet encountered the Person to whom our beloved Pontiff is referring, a good place to seek Him is before the Blessed Sacrament-  provided you do so with an open mind and heart and on your knees ..

Pondering Tidbits of Truth is my simple and inadequate way of providing nuggets of spiritual wisdom for you to chew on from time to time. St. Maria Faustina Kowalska "I must take no heed of the opinion of others, but obey  the evidence of my own conscience and take God to be the witness of all my actions. I must do everything and act in all matters now as I would like to do and act at the hour of my death. For this reason, in every action I must be mindful of God. (From Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska )

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) "My heart feels as if it were being drawn by a superior force each morning just before uniting with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. I have such a thirst and hunger before receiving Him that it's a wonder I don't die of anxiety. I was hardly able to reach the Divine Prisoner in order to celebrate Mass. When Mass ended I remained with Jesus to render Him thanks. My thirst and hunger do not diminish after I have received Him in the Blessed Sacrament, but rather, increase steadily. Oh, how sweet was the conversation I held with Paradise this morning. The Heart of Jesus and my own, if you will pardon my expression, fused. They were no longer two hearts beating but only one. My heart disappeared as if it were a drop in the ocean."  (St. Pio of Pietrelcina as quoted by Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament )

Feeling down, overburdened? Take your mind off your troubles and turn your heart towards the most powerful Holy Spirit! Thanks to Edward S for sharing this video today!

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