I am always the biggest sinner in the room. I have no saintly characteristics, but sometimes I am given the consolation of saints. When it happens, I am certain that it is because I am so weak, that, like Saint Thomas, I cannot believe without seeing. What I have been given is the scent of saintliness, the sight of Divine Mercy pouring out from the altar, and sometimes the smiles or frowns from our Blessed Mother.
How does this happen? A friend of mine once loaned me a relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. As I prayed with it in my hands, a beautiful scent of flowers rose from the relic. My friend said I could keep it as long as I liked, but with that consolation, I knew I could carry on.
I once sat in Mass waiting for the consecration of the Eucharist. As it happened, I saw in my mind waves of blood and water flowing from the altar throughout the congregation. I knew my parish was healed of all ills, if it would only accept the Love of Christ.
Sometimes, when I pray before the statue of the Blessed Mother in any church, I see her smile or frown at me. I know it is her guidance that causes the change. My niece sees it as well in prayer. What a gift to be guided by Mary!
I haven't been given these consolations for at least a year. My Pastor says we are given consolation to prepare us for the tough times ahead. Yes. Yes. Yes.
Adore Christ in Eucharist. Visit him, in mind and heart if you cannot in body. Love Him. Wait for Him. He will come.
How does this happen? A friend of mine once loaned me a relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. As I prayed with it in my hands, a beautiful scent of flowers rose from the relic. My friend said I could keep it as long as I liked, but with that consolation, I knew I could carry on.
I once sat in Mass waiting for the consecration of the Eucharist. As it happened, I saw in my mind waves of blood and water flowing from the altar throughout the congregation. I knew my parish was healed of all ills, if it would only accept the Love of Christ.
Sometimes, when I pray before the statue of the Blessed Mother in any church, I see her smile or frown at me. I know it is her guidance that causes the change. My niece sees it as well in prayer. What a gift to be guided by Mary!
I haven't been given these consolations for at least a year. My Pastor says we are given consolation to prepare us for the tough times ahead. Yes. Yes. Yes.
Adore Christ in Eucharist. Visit him, in mind and heart if you cannot in body. Love Him. Wait for Him. He will come.
