For years, I have received the Body of Christ and His Blood day after day. I rely on this long series of holy communions, knowing that it has brought me closer to God. All previous communions were a preparation for today. The new strength that I will receive today will be used to love God better and to cling to Him more with my faith. Grace will help anyone who has the courage to bet on it. Today's Thanksgiving will transform into life tomorrow and in connection with God.
(Father Jerome /1907–1985/, monk of the Trappist monastery in Sept-Fons,
excerpt from the text Living, living)
