MARY'S LAST YEARS
3. Eucharistic Life.
Her life during those years must have been an intense Eucharistic life. Who could ever receive Holy Communion with Her fervor? If Holy Communion is the most intimate union of the soul with God, how fervent would Her Communions be! It would seem to Her that the Incarnation was renewed in every Holy Communion. On receiving Jesus She would again feel the effective, real and true presence of Her Son. Not a day would pass without Her receiving Our Lord. For Her Holy Communion would be the central action of every day. The whole day would seem too short for Her preparation and thanksgiving.
If the saints say that one Holy Communion would suffice to make a saint, what effects would it have on the soul of Our Lady? In many souls the effects of Holy Communion are conspicuous. Try then to guess what Holy Communion means for Mary. You should also center your life around the Holy Eucharist. Holy Communion and visits to the Blessed Sacrament must be the most important acts of your life. Remember Mary, imitate Her, pray to Her, entreat Her not to abandon you and ask Her to teach you how to receive Holy Communion well.
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
3. Eucharistic Life.
Her life during those years must have been an intense Eucharistic life. Who could ever receive Holy Communion with Her fervor? If Holy Communion is the most intimate union of the soul with God, how fervent would Her Communions be! It would seem to Her that the Incarnation was renewed in every Holy Communion. On receiving Jesus She would again feel the effective, real and true presence of Her Son. Not a day would pass without Her receiving Our Lord. For Her Holy Communion would be the central action of every day. The whole day would seem too short for Her preparation and thanksgiving.
If the saints say that one Holy Communion would suffice to make a saint, what effects would it have on the soul of Our Lady? In many souls the effects of Holy Communion are conspicuous. Try then to guess what Holy Communion means for Mary. You should also center your life around the Holy Eucharist. Holy Communion and visits to the Blessed Sacrament must be the most important acts of your life. Remember Mary, imitate Her, pray to Her, entreat Her not to abandon you and ask Her to teach you how to receive Holy Communion well.
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
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