We must live the Eucharist

 

 "Not only are we to receive and adore the Eucharist,

we must live the Eucharist.

We are to let the rays of mercy from the monstrance

 pass through us and go out through all the world."

 

St Maria Faustina

Poland ~ 1905-1938

Nun, mystic, visionary

Known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy

FEAST DAY – October 5

 

"If we were to sit for an hour a few feet away from a radioactive

element, how much would that change effect us? The Lord is

infinitely more powerful than this and if we go to Him seeking grace

and mercy, how much more can we hope to be changed?" ~ St Faustina

St Faustina, ora pro nobis!

See the humility of God!

 

"Let everyone be struck with fear,
the whole world tremble, and the heavens exult
when Christ, the Son of the living God,
is present on the altar in the hands of a priest!

O wonderful loftiness and stupendous dignity!
O sublime humility! O humble sublimity!   

The Lord of the universe, God and the Son of God,

so humbles Himself
that He hides Himself for our salvation
under an ordinary piece of bread!

See the humility of God, brothers,
and pour out your hearts before Him!

Humble yourselves that you may be exalted by Him!

Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves,
that He Who gives Himself totally to you
may receive you totally!"

St Francis of Assisi

Italy ~ 1181 - 1226

 Founder of Franciscan Order

Started Eucharistic Adoration in Italy

FEAST DAY - October 4

"I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me,

He can work through anyone." ~ St Francis of Assisi

St Francis of ASsisi, ora pro nobis!

Unlock your soul

 

“Let your door stand open to receive Him, unlock your soul to Him, offer Him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the joy of grace. Throw wide the gate of your heart, stand before the sun of the everlasting light.”  ~  St. Ambrose

Holy companion on the journey

"See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way

and bring you to a place I have prepared."  - Exodus 23:20

 

FEAST of the GUARDIAN ANGELS

October 2

 

 

   "It was during the Mass at 6:30 in the morning, at the moment of Consecration.  A dazzling light suddenly shone forth...I had the feeling that this adorable splendor was that of the Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.  Struck to the heart I could only repeat, 'My Lord and My God!'

      At the same moment there appeared the outline of the angels in prayer before the shining Host.  They were kneeling all around the altar in a semi-circle, their backs toward us.  There were eight of them… They did not have wings, but their bodies were enveloped in sort of a mysterious luminescence which clearly distinguished them from humans. 

      Amazed, not believing my eyes, I opened and closed them, rubbed them, but nothing changed.  All eight were there to adore the Most Blessed Sacrament in an attitude of great devotion. ...

      At the moment of Communion, my guardian angel approached me to invite me to advance to the altar.  At that moment, I clearly distinguished the guardian angels of each member of the community close to their left shoulders, and of the height a little smaller than each.  Like my guardian angel they gave truly the impression of guiding and watching over them with sweetness and affection.  This scene in itself opened my eyes to the profound meaning of the guardian angel, better than any theological explanation, even the most detailed.  After dinner I gave a complete account of this vision to the Bishop…  Had they not chosen the Feast of the Guardian Angels to show the example of adoration and to reveal their readiness to lead us to the Lord?   ~ Sr Agnes Sasagawa

 Excerpt from:

Akita, The Tears and Message of Mary

John M Haffert

 

Angel of God, my guardian dear

to whom God's love commits me here.

Ever this day/night be at my side

to light, to guard, to rule and guide.

Amen.

Sole remedy

 

"Receive Communion often, very often...

there you have the sole remedy,

if you want to be cured.

Jesus has not put this attraction

in your heart for nothing..."

 

St Thérèse of Lisieux

Doctor of the Church

Carmelite Nun

aka The Little Flower of Jesus

and St Therese of the Child Jesus

France ~ 1873-1897

FEAST DAY - October 1

 

“The only thing I really wish for
 ...is to love until I die of love.” ~ St. Thérèse

 

 

 

 St Thérèse, ora pro nobis!