May times of refreshing come...

   Repent therefore, and turn again,

that your sins may be blotted out, 

that times of refreshing may come 

from the presence of the Lord. – Acts 3:19

"I look and look, and turn to look again

at the consecrated Host; its whiteness dazzles me;

its brilliant rays wound my soul to its utmost depths

by revealing to me all its defects and deformities. ...

Who can think himself humble in the presence 

of Him who is hidden under the form of bread? ...

Oh, my Lord! In your presence,

I ought to feel nought but shame,

and a deep sense of my utter worthlessness;

but I also feel a great love for You ...

which purifies and transforms me,

and takes me far away from this earth, to the 

purest of Hosts, the very abode of Love."

Servant of God Concepcion Cabrera de Armida

Holy Confessions beget holy Communions...

"Our misery caused Him to stoop to our lowness.  

Even our sins had a sort of attraction for the abundance 

of His mercy and the predilection of His grace.  

Our repentance wins Him to us. Our love makes 

earth a paradise to Him..."  - Fr Frederick W Faber

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Remembering today also:

"We cultivate a very small field for Christ.  But we love it,

knowing that God does not require great achievements, 

but a heart that holds back nothing for self."

St Rose Philippine Duchesne

"Woman-who-prays-always" 

(name given her by Potawatomi Indians)

Feast day:  November 18th

St Rose Philippine Duchesne, pray for us!