"If only we had the humility to realize that He alone is
Goodness and makes us good. As soon as we come into His
Presence in the Eucharist, our souls respond to the power
before them like a sunflower turning towards the sun.
His silent Presence, hidden in the tabernacle,
says to each one of us, 'I love you. Come to Me
all you who labor and are burdened and I will
refresh you. Come to the fountain of life and drink.
Tell Me your problems. Listen to My voice. I tug at your
heart, guiding your way and smoothing your path.'
There is between the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
and the soul, a silent exchange of love, a sharing of pain,
an inaudible dialogue between two who know
each other perfectly and love each other deeply.
It is as if the soul sees itself in a perfect Mirror
and knows clearly its faults and imperfections.
A strange phenomenon occurs
as the soul gazes at Jesus.
Its own reflection becomes brighter.
Its faults fade away and one day that 'soul is turned -
transformed into the image it reflected' (II Cor 3:18).
This being true, why do we permit our souls
to die of thirst when the Fountain of Living
Water is just around the corner?"
Mother Angelica
To Leave and Yet to Stay
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Day 6
Novena to St Joseph
Feast Day: May 1 (Patron of Workers)
St Joseph, pray for us!
