From the Jerusalem CatechesesThe Bread ofHheaven and the Cup of Salvation

On the night he was betrayed our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: “Take, eat: this is my body.” He took the cup, gave thanks and said: “Take, drink: this is my blood.” Since Christ himself has declared the … Continue reading →

From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor I tasted and I saw

From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor I tasted and I saw Eternal God, eternal Trinity, you have made the blood of Christ so precious through his sharing in your divine nature. You are a mystery as deep as the sea; the more I search, the more I … Continue reading →

I See You Through Tears

I see You through tears, Cascading as a cleansing waterfall, Washing away, And carrying away, The deeds and impurities Of the Old Man. Virginal flesh as gift, Are my arraignment. Looking in the mirror, I see me with my eyes, But in faith, I see You. The taint and stain of Sin, The mocking of … Continue reading →