Gift of Self
The inner gift of self is the real gift, because then our Lord becomes our Saviour . . . by giving us his own form of life. To Mme. Lepage, February 4, 1865
Developing Union With God
The essential thing is to strengthen our trust in God, feed upon his truth, dedicate ourselves to his glory as our sovereign love, love him in everything, everywhere, and above everything. To Countess D’Andigne, January 20, 1865
Love Our Lord
“Love our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Visit him often. Dedicate yourselves entirely to love the Blessed Virgin and to the interior life.” To Mlles. Marianne Eymard and Nanette Bernard October 22, 1843
Apostle of the Eucharist
“Be the apostle of the divine Eucharist, like a flame which enlightens and warms, like the Angel of his heart who will go to proclaim him to those who don’t know him and will encourage those who love him and are suffering.” July 4, 1859
Greatest Grace
“The greatest grace in my life has been a lively faith in the Most Blessed Sacrament from my childhood. The grace of devotion, daily visit to the Blessed Sacrament. Grace of the apostolate, faith in Jesus. Jesus is there, therefore everything to him, by him, in him”. Saint Eymard’s last retreat at Saint Maurice April […]
