"One who has hope, lives differently." - Pope
Benedict XVI
"If the
poison of pride is swelling
in you, turn to the
Eucharist;
and that Bread, Which
is God humbling and disguising Himself,
will teach you
humility.
If the
fever of selfish greed rages
in you, feed on this Bread;
and you will learn
generosity.
If the
cold wind of coveting
withers you, hasten to the Bread
of Angels;
and charity will come to blossom in your
heart.
If you
feel the itch of
intemperance, nourish yourself with
the Flesh and Blood of Christ, Who practiced
heroic self-control
during His
earthly life; and you will become
temperate.
If you are lazy
and sluggish about spiritual things,
strengthen yourself with this heavenly Food; and you will grow fervent.
Lastly, if you feel
scorched by the fever of impurity,
go to the banquet of the Angels; and the
spotless Flesh of Christ will make
you pure and chaste.
St Cyril of
Alexandria
Let
us together pray for World Youth Day Pilgrims
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