Monday, February 28, 2022
Shrovetide Monday Psalm 111, verse 5 He gives food to those who FEAR him, he remembers his covenant forever. This is probably a reference to the manna in the desert, which elsewhere is seen as a type of the Eucharist . Preparing for Battle [1] Know Your Weapons The weapon of Eucharistic adoration Outside of Mass, the other great refuge from the Devil and his wiles is prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. St. John Bosco used to tell the boys who were under his care: · Listen: There are two things the Devil is deathly afraid of: fervent Communions and frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament. · Do you want Our Lord to grant you many graces? Visit him often. · Do you want Him to grant you only a few? Visit Him only seldom. · Do you want the Devil to attack you? Rarely visit the Blessed Sacrament. ...