SIXTH MEDITATION. THE SACRAMENT OF NOURISHMENT AND REFRESHMENT
To Thy table, Lord Jesus, we come to eat and drink that we may be nourished and refreshed. In holy Baptism Thou dost take away what we have by nature…
To Thy table, Lord Jesus, we come to eat and drink that we may be nourished and refreshed. In holy Baptism Thou dost take away what we have by nature…
Shed for many! Not for me alone. As Thou dost love me. Lord Jesus, so Thou dost love all Thy saints; and with me Thou dost invite others to Thy…
Communion with Thee! Surely this must be my happy privilege when Thou dwellest in me, and I in Thee. The branch is in communion with the vine; the members are…
Union with Thee, Lord Jesus, who art the true life of the soul! This I desire more than life itself; therefore with joy I hear Thy words: He that eateth…
For the remission of sins! With humble joy, I hear these words. Lord Jesus. My faith sees the cup in Thy holy hands, and the purple wine shows me Thy…
In remembrance of Thee! My best Friend; my elder Brother; my faithful and sympathizing High-priest; my Advocate with the Father; my Saviour from sin and eternal death; my refuge and…
O Sacrament of piety! O sign of unity! O bond of charity! Whose would live, hath where to live, hath whereof to life. Let him come, let him believe: let…
A Christian must be sober, solemn, earn- est. He must not treat as a light matter his responsibilities, his duties, his vows, his re- lations to man and God, and…
This itself will do much to aid you in carrying out the last advice. If you labor with Christians in the Church, and in every good work, this itself will…
A holy Apostle has said: "Evil commu- nications corrupt good manners." Experi- ence and observation prove that the most of young persons who make shipwreck of their piety, their good…