July 5
“Since you possess our Lord in person after Holy Communion, endeavor to close the eyes of the body, and, opening, those of the soul, look into your heart. In proportion to your desire to contemplate [our Lord], He will manifest Himself to you in many ways.”
– St. Teresa of Avila Read the rest…
July 4
“If you immediately become preoccupied with distracting affairs, and give no heed to Him Who is within you, how can He make Himself known to your soul? The time of which I am speaking, namely, immediately after Holy Communion, is a particularly opportune time. It is then that the Master personally teaches you. Listen to Him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila Read the rest…
July 3
“Do not waste the hour after Holy Communion, which provides you with so favorable an opportunity for acquainting Him with your interests. Realize that this time is very precious for the soul. It can profit by these moments to glorify the good Jesus in a wonderful way. Remain in His company. Take special care not to lose Him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila Read the rest…
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
US dioceses are beginning to introduce measures aimed at preventing swine flu outbreaks such as temporarily banning the cup at Communion, discouraging reception of Communion on the tongue, and eliminating the sign of peace during Mass.
