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 comes to us, with all the perfections of His thrice-holy humanity and His divinity, He surely does not come empty-handed. Provided that you have proved yourself, as the apostle enjoins, He remits your temporal punishment, strengthens you against temptation, weakens the power of your enemies, and increases your merits.

- St. Angela of Foligno.

The Eucharist heals the maladies of the soul. It strengthens it against temptation. It deadens the ardor of concupiscence. It incorporates us with Jesus Christ. - St. Cyril of Alexandria.

Do you wish to love God sincerely, ... to maintain in your heart the divine and eternal life of Jesus Christ? Communicate often and regularly. - De Segur.

One of the most admirable effects of holy communion is to preserve souls from falling, and to help those who fall from weakness to rise again; therefore it is much more profitable frequently to approach this divine sacrament with love, respect, and confidence than to keep back from an excess of fear and cowardice.

- St. Ignatius.

To communicate every day, and partake of the sacred body and blood of Christ is a most beautiful and profitable practice, for He has clearly said: " He who eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood, hath everlasting life."

- St. Basil.

O .sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of His passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory k given to us.

- St. Thomas, Office of the Blessed Sacrament