Quotes for Eucharistic Revival Contemplation

Smile at Jesus whom you approach at Mass, in Holy Communion, and in Adoration.
-St. Gianna Molla

"Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: 'This is My Body.' No one partakes of this Flesh before he has adored it."- St. Augustine

"When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence."- St. Francis de Sales

"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment."- St. John Chrysostom

"All the good works in the world are not equal to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass because they are the works of men; but the Mass is the work of God. Martyrdom is nothing in comparison for it is but the sacrifice of man to God; but the Mass is the sacrifice of God for man."- St. John Vianney, Cure d'Ars

"God dwells in our midst, in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar."He remains among us until the end of the world. He dwells on so many altars, though so often offended and profaned."- St. Maximilian Kolbe

"If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion."- St. Maximilian Kolbe

"We should never again use the expression, 'When Jesus was on earth' or think of Him as being only in heaven, Jesus is still on earth." Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

"While all the sacraments confer grace, the Eucharist contains the author of grace, Jesus Christ Himself."- Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

"My Jesus! What a lovable contrivance this holy Sacrament was - that You would hide under the appearance of bread to make Yourself loved and to be available for a visit by anyone who desires You!"- St. Alphonsus Ligouri

"Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart,"- St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars

"I love so much a soul's desire to receive Me, that I hasten to it each time it summons Me by its yearnings,"- Words of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

"Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing,"- St. Peter Julian Eymard

"I hope that this form of Adoration, with permanent exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, will continue into the future. Specifically, I hope that the fruit of this Congress results in the establishment of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes and Christian communities throughout the world,"- Pope John Paul II, at the 45th International Eucharistic Congress, Seville, Spain, June 1993

"Our own belief is that the renovation of the world will be brought about only by the Holy Eucharist."- Pope Leo XIII

"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now,"- Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

"When Catholics are asked, 'Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?' they should answer a resounding YES! There is no closer union with Jesus than when you receive Him in the Eucharist. You too can say with St. Paul, '...and the life I now live is not my own CHRIST IS LIVING IN ME.' (Gal 2:20)"- Rev. Msgr. Richard L. Carroll, V.F.

"We need... not just devotion to the Eucharist, but profound union with Him in the Eucharist,"- from Eclipse of the Sun, by Michael O'Brien

"Do you want many graces? Go and visit the Blessed Sacrament often. Do you want few graces? Visit the Blessed Sacrament rarely. Do you want none at all? Then never pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament,"- St. John Bosco

"The Eucharist is the link that binds the Christian family together. Take away the Eucharist and you have no brotherliness left,"- St. Peter Julian Eymard