Ave Maria Meditations
Mane Nobiscum, Domine! Stay with us, Lord!
Only God could leave me and stay with me at the same time. His physical presence ascended into heaven but He gives me His Body, Blood, soul, and divinity in the Holy Eucharist. Every time I receive the sacrament, whose power is beyond my comprehension, I receive more of God. The pool of my soul becomes brighter and His divine reflection more radiant.
He knew my faith would waive at times and I would need something tangible to speak to and gaze upon, so He gave me Himself in a miraculous way in the Holy Eucharist as Friend when I am in need, as a Companion when I’m lonely, as Strength when I am weak, as Mercy when I fail, as a source of Joy when I am sad, as Peace in the midst of turmoil, and as a Power to help me press ahead with confidence for the struggle to come.
He has given me His presence in scripture to guide me along the path of life, to direct me in the right way, to reveal to me His attributes, His Son, and His Spirit, to feed my soul with His Word, to encourage me when things go wrong, to show me His will, to assure me of His forgiveness, give me hope when all seems lost, to tell me how much He loves me, and to give me a glimpse of the kingdom and the glory to come. For all eternity I will continue to receive new lights and knowledge about Him that will thrill my soul with awe and wonder.
+Mother Angelica of the Annunciation P.C.P.A.
