登陆注册
5151200000101

第101章

8.The most devout king David danced with all his might before the Ark of God, calling to mind the benefits granted to his forefathers in days past; he fashioned musical instruments of various sorts, put forth Psalms, and appointed them to be sung with joy, played also himself ofttimes on the harp, being inspired with the grace of the Holy Ghost; he taught thepeople of Israel to praise God with the whole heart, and with unity of voice to bless and praise Him every day.If so great devotion was then exercised, and celebration of divine praise was carried on before the Ark of the Testimony, how great reverence and devotion ought now to be shown by me and all Christian people at the ministering of the Sacrament, at receiving the most precious Body and Blood of Christ.

9.Many run to diverse places to visit the memorials of departed Saints, and rejoice to hear of their deeds and to look upon the beautiful buildings of their shrines.And behold, Thou art present here with me, O my God, Saint of Saints, Creator of men and Lord of the Angels.Often in looking at those memorials men are moved by curiosity and novelty, and very little fruit of amendment is borne away, especially when there is so much careless trifling and so little true contrition.But here in the Sacrament of the Altar, Thou art present altogether, My God, the Man Christ Jesus, where also abundant fruit of eternal life is given to every one soever that receiveth Thee worthily and devoutly.But to this no levity draweth, no curiousity, nor sensuality, only steadfast faith, devout hope, and sincere charity.

10.O God, invisible Creator of the world, how wondrously dost Thou work with us, how sweetly and graciously Thou dealest with Thine elect, to whom Thou offerest Thyself to be received in this Sacrament! For this surpasseth all understanding, this specially draweth the hearts of the devout and enkindleth their affections.For even thy true faithful ones themselves, who order their whole life to amendment, oftentimes gain from this most excellent Sacrament great grace of devotion and love of virtue.

11.Oh admirable and hidden grace of the Sacrament, which only Christ's faithful ones know, but the faithful and those who serve sin cannot experience! In this Sacrament is conferred spiritual grace, and lost virtue is regained in the soul, and the beauty which was disfigured by sin returneth again.So great sometimes is this grace that out of the fulness of devotion given, not only the mind but also the weak body feeleth that more strength is supplied unto it.

12.But greatly must we mourn and lament over our lukewarmness and negligence, that we are not drawn by greater affection to become partakers of Christ, in whom all the hope and merit of those that are to be saved consist.For He Himself is our sanctification and redemption.(1) He is the consolation of pilgrims and the eternal fruition of the Saints.Therefore it is grievously to be lamented that many so little consider this health-giving mystery, which maketh heaven glad and preserveth the whole world.Alas for the blindness and hardness of man's heart, that he considereth not more this unspeakable gift, and even slippeth down through the daily use, into carelessness.

13.For if this most holy Sacrament were celebrated in one place only, and were consecrated only by one priest in the whole world, with what great desire thinkest thou, would men be affected towards that place and towards such a priest of God, that they might behold the divine mysteries celebrated? But now are many men made priests and in many places the Sacrament is celebrated, that the grace and love of God towards men might the more appear, the more widely the Holy Communion is spread abroad over all the world.Thanks be unto Thee, O good Jesus, Eternal Shepherd, who hast vouchsafed to refresh us, poor and exiled ones, with Thy precious Body and Blood, and to invite us to partake these holy mysteries by the invitation from Thine own mouth, saying, Come unto Me, ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you.

(1) 1 Corinthians i.30.

同类推荐
  • THE GREY ROOM

    THE GREY ROOM

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • 海天诗话

    海天诗话

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • 静春堂集

    静春堂集

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • 灵宝净明天枢都司法院须知法文

    灵宝净明天枢都司法院须知法文

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • THE ADVENTURES OF REDDY FOX

    THE ADVENTURES OF REDDY FOX

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
热门推荐
  • 灵根

    灵根

    少年方羿偶得天缘,惊天一剑安天下!修真界白手起家,寻仙缘、三步登天,建宗立派,从三流小派终与修真界五大翘楚平起平坐,经历远超九九天劫的“五元雷劫”,却发现进入的并非仙界……且看方羿一步步成长,揭开始神创世、进化之谜,缔造三界第一传奇。创新仙神构架,太古寒武纪、元古震旦纪、中古混元纪、近古仙神纪四大纪元呈现。亘古苍凉、残忍杀戮的进化之罪与传统文化的灵魂碰撞;傲骨柔情、红颜知己;建功立业、缔造传奇……
  • 不可不知的N个金融投资常识

    不可不知的N个金融投资常识

    这是一本商务人士身边的经济助手,普通百姓必备的经济手册。本书让你财经常识全掌握,经济现象全能看懂,经济走势提前预判,投资理财轻松学会,是最实用的财经商务知识读本,一书在手,商场无敌,生活无忧。
  • 李侍郎使北录

    李侍郎使北录

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • 唐钟馗全传

    唐钟馗全传

    本书为公版书,为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品,供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。
  • 红魔崛起

    红魔崛起

    乱世出英雄,但即便是英雄,也难以阻拦命运的碾压。在历时八千年后,昔日辉煌的红魔帝国已经处在了崩溃的边缘。内有贵族篡权,外有多族联军,暴风雨即将到来。在生死存亡之时,红魔一族的未来何在?究竟是死战至最后一刻,还是······放弃这片养育了无数红魔族的土地,去往新世界重现红魔族的辉煌?
  • 步步攻略:一纸误终身

    步步攻略:一纸误终身

    风风火火的去接人,被少爷欺负就算了,吃了豆腐又诋毁的路人甲竟然还是黑老大?少爷忙着充当交际花,忙里偷闲还专门‘需要’她,“吃完要买单!”这边冰山黑老大同样闹开了花,手捧鲜花,上交信用卡,拐弯抹角说要嫁给她……
  • 四川文学(2016年第2期)

    四川文学(2016年第2期)

    《四川文学》: 文学刊物。以发表短篇小说为主,同时容纳其它文学体裁、品类,注重思想性与文学性的统一,刊物融现实性、艺术性、可读性于一体,聚读者、作者、编者为一家,所发作品受到省内外广大读者和全国各家文学选刊的青睐。
  • 战族传说(全8册)

    战族传说(全8册)

    洪荒岁月,涿鹿一战,战神蚩尤虽亡,却留下不灭魔志,战族子民重承魔志,隐匿于武林之外,成为超越武林的隐世武门,只待五星逆行之时乘时而作,东山再起。岁星、荧惑、填星、太白、辰星五星逆行之日终至,千古战意随着时光的轮回而再现武林,一位神的传人,一位魔的后人,在经过无数次武林纷争后慢慢崛起江湖,而世间的种种魔缘机遇终究将两人铸成了左右武林的盖世高手。
  • 快穿女主男神乖乖别黑化

    快穿女主男神乖乖别黑化

    (1v1)作为一个从小到大吃个泡面都会没有调料包的悲惨人类,遇到可以让自己变幸运的系统君,还说什么呢?愉快的绑定吧。只是这位男主,请不要黑化好吗,我只是一个不幸的小虾米啊.
  • 魔君追妻,爱妃莫调皮

    魔君追妻,爱妃莫调皮

    哈?废柴?你说谁?左手医右手毒随随便便废你一个城,你确定我是废柴?什么?遭人嫉恨了?还要使毒计陷害?很好!正愁没有实验小白鼠呢!分分钟虐死他!娘早逝爹不疼?可拉倒吧!多看几章再下定论也不迟!不过……这位帅哥,其实吧,咱们品种不一样,硬绑一块儿对身心的健康发展都很不好的!你可以考虑考虑再换个品种换个环境换个……你看那个小白莲挺不错的!前凸后翘瓜子儿脸……那个小绿茶也挺好!双目含泪欲拒还迎……哎哎哎!不不不!我错了!别别别……别扛啊!我自己会走给我留点面儿啊!