Eucharist: source of light and love

St Anthony Chapel, Tampa Florida - USA 

 

 

“The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul

in light and love.

Then the soul appreciates these words,

‘Come all you who are sick,

I will restore your health.'" 

 

 

St Bernadette

France ~ 1844-1879

Lourdes visionary and nun

Incorrupt

Feast Day - April 16*

*Some places - other places Feb 18

 

 

Said of St Bernadette by a fellow Sister, Sr Dalias:

"The Holy Eucharist was the breath of her soul."

 

 A tiny tot of four inquired of St Bernadette,

"You have seen the Blessed Virgin, Sister. Was she beautiful?"

"So beautiful," she replied, "that once you have seen her,

you would willingly die to see her again."

 

St Bernadette, ora pro nobis!

 

April 16

 

Happy and Holy 86th Birthday,

dearest Pope Emeritus Benedict!