My Dear Lord and Saviour! Though I am but a sinful srvant, I approach Thee with confidence, for Thou hast said in Thy goodness and mercy: “Come to me all you that laboUr and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you.” Thou wilt not despise a contrite and humble heart. I am truly sorry […]
Read MoreMy Jesus, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit […]
Read MoreO Lord, since I am Thy servant and the son of Thy handmaid, I renounce the devil and all his works and pomps; all the vanity of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh. Thou alone art the God of my heart; Thou, O God, art my portion for ever. Thou […]
Read MoreO Lord, my God and Saviour, who, as Thou didst endure for our salvation the outrages of those who crucified Thee, so now deignest to bear with those who by careless or unworthy Communions approach and touch Thee, not discerning Thee, and endurest all irreverences rather than withhold Thy sacred Presence from our Altars: I […]
Read MoreO Jesus, merciful Saviour, relying on Thy infinite goodness, I hope to obtain through this holy communion all the graces of which I stand in need for my greater sanctification and eternal salvation. Begging Thy pardon for all the transgressions of my past life, I first of all beseech Thee to give me the grace […]
Read MoreHe comes to me who is the Judge of the living and the dead. Before Him the pillars of heaven tremble, and the pure angels veil their faces with their wings. Whither shall I flee from His face? Two places are safe for me, the depths of my misery and the Heart of my Judge. […]
Read MoreJesus, my Lord, I confess that I am a sinner. But in Thy goodness Thou dost invite me to approach Thy Holy Table and to partake of Thy heavenly Banquet. Trusting in Thy mercy I come to Thee with confidence, albeit with it a contrite and humble heart. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou […]
Read MoreO Jesus, my God! Thou art infinite in all perfections; and I am but dust, and unto dust shall I return. Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man. Yet, O my sweet Jesus, if Thou leavest me, to whom shall I go? What will become of me? Rather will I say, […]
Read MoreMy soul, confide in Jesus. He can do thee every good. He is God and He loves thee. In the Blessed Eucharist He is sweet and mild and generous. Urged by love, He comes to manifest His love to thee. Yes, my dear Jesus, Thou art my hope and my salvation. Sacred Heart of Jesus, […]
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