Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Communion/Eucharist
Communion delivers us from evil, because it cleanses us of sin and gives us peace of heart that takes away the sting of all other "evils." It brings us the forgiveness of past sins and strengthens us in the face of temptations. It is itself the bread of life that we need daily to grow into eternal life. It makes our will into an instrument at God's disposal. Thereby it lays the foundation for the kingdom of God in us and gives us clean lips and a pure heart to glorify God's holy name.
-- Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
-- Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
