I didn’t know much about Saint Peter Julian Eymard, but I loved this quote attributed to him:
When we work hard, we must eat well. What a joy, that you can receive Holy Communion often! It’s our life and support in this life — Receive Communion often, and Jesus will change you into himself.
Such a lovely thought, especially given the stagnation in sacramental practice in the 19th century. It seems saintly folk were nudging us to a greater transformation as disciples of the Lord even as standard practice was to keep a distance.
The image is Auguste Rodin’s bust of this holy man.
Catholic Sensibility 