inundado por um mistério de luz que é Deus e N´Ele vi e ouvi -A ponta da lança como chama que se desprende, toca o eixo da terra, – Ela estremece: montanhas, cidades, vilas e aldeias com os seus moradores são sepultados. - O mar, os rios e as nuvens saem dos seus limites, transbordam, inundam e arrastam consigo num redemoinho, moradias e gente em número que não se pode contar , é a purificação do mundo pelo pecado em que se mergulha. - O ódio, a ambição provocam a guerra destruidora! - Depois senti no palpitar acelerado do coração e no meu espírito o eco duma voz suave que dizia: – No tempo, uma só Fé, um só Batismo, uma só Igreja, Santa, Católica, Apostólica: - Na eternidade, o Céu! 
of souls than all other spiritual means of grace," ~ St. Denis "You envy the opportunity of the woman who touched the vestments of Jesus, of the sinful woman who washed His feet with her tears, of the women of Galilee who had the happiness of following Him in His pilgrimages, of the Apostles and disciples who conversed with Him familiarly, of the people of the time who listened to the words of grace and salvation which came forth from His lips. You call happy those who saw Him...But, come to the alter and you will see Him, you will touch Him, you will give to Him holy kisses, you will wash Him with your tears, you will carry Him within you like Mary Most Holy." "The celebration of the Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the Cross." ~ St. Thomas Aquinas "Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all Heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the alter in the hands of the priest." ~ St. Francis of Assisi "When Jesus is corporally present within us, the angels surround us as a guard of love." ~ St. Bernard "If the Angels could envy, they would envy us for Holy Communion." ~ St. Pope Pius X Near the end of his life, St. Jerome was brought the Holy Viaticum. The saint immediately prostrated himself on the ground in adoration as he was heard to utter the words of St. Elizabeth, and St. Peter, "How is this, that my Lord should come to me?" Luke 1:43 "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." Luke 5:8 "Oh, if we could only understand Who is that God Whom we receive in Holy Communion, then what purity of heart we would bring to Him!" ~ St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi "It would be easier for the earth to carry on without the sun than without the Holy Mass." ~ Blessed Padre Pio Your prayers are strongest at the Consecration in Holy Mass. Unknown "Put all the good works in the world against one Holy Mass; they will be as a grain of sand beside a mountain." ~ The Cure' of Ars that, if it were necessary He would die for them as many times as they've heard Masses." last paragraph of "Explication Du Saint Sacrifice De La Messe" parle R.P. Martin de Cochem Friere - Mineur Capucin. "O My children, how beautiful will that soul be in eternity, who makes frequent and good Communions!" ~ The Cure' of Ars, St. Jean Vianney "The Holy Mass would be of greater profit if people had it offered in their lifetimes, rather than having it celebrated for the relief of their souls after death." ~ Pope Benedict XV creativity is best nourished before the Eucharist. The most brilliant ideas come from meeting God face to face. The Holy Spirit that presided at the Incarnation is the best atmosphere for illumination. Pope John Paul II keeps a small desk or writing pad near him whenever he is in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament; and I have done this all my life -I am sure for the same reason he does, because a lover always works better when the beloved is with him." "Grieve over the contempt cast upon Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, and try to make amends for it by a greater and more ardent love." ~ The Cure' of Ars, St. Jean Vianney |