"He hides Himself, so that...He might enter the heart..."

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today continues Chapter 6, in “The Love of Eternal Wisdom” :
  1. Eternal Wisdom, on the one hand, wished to prove his love for man by dying in his place in order to save him, but on the other hand, He could not bear the thought of leaving him. So He devised a marvelous way of dying and living at the same time, and of abiding with man until the end of time. So, in order fully to satisfy His love, He instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist and went to the extent of changing and overturning nature itself. He does not conceal Himself under a sparkling diamond or some other precious stone, because He does not want to abide with man in an ostentatious manner. But He hides Himself under the appearance of a small piece of bread - man’s ordinary nourishment - so that when received He might enter the heart of man and there take His delight. Ardenter amantium hoc est - Those who love ardently act in this way. “O eternal Wisdom,” says a saint, “O God who is truly lavish with Himself in His desire to be with man.”
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Come, Lord Jesus!
 
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Dear Greenfields and ConfirmedAgnes,

Thank you both for your love of Eternal Wisdom, and for your “hearts” to let us know that you agree with St. Louis de Montfort as he wrote these beautiful words. Truly Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God, who is Eternal Wisdom, is “hidden” in the Eucharist for us, and He takes delight in those who welcome Him in love, as Mary our Mother welcomed Him into herself by the power of the Holy Spirit!
 
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Today continues Chapter 6, in “The Love of Eternal Wisdom” :
  1. Eternal Wisdom, on the one hand, wished to prove his love for man by dying in his place in order to save him, but on the other hand, He could not bear the thought of leaving him. So He devised a marvelous way of dying and living at the same time, and of abiding with man until the end of time. So, in order fully to satisfy His love, He instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist and went to the extent of changing and overturning nature itself. He does not conceal Himself under a sparkling diamond or some other precious stone, because He does not want to abide with man in an ostentatious manner. But He hides Himself under the appearance of a small piece of bread - man’s ordinary nourishment - so that when received He might enter the heart of man and there take His delight. Ardenter amantium hoc est - Those who love ardently act in this way. “O eternal Wisdom,” says a saint, “O God who is truly lavish with Himself in His desire to be with man.”
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Dear Tis_Bearself,

Thanks for your “heart” to share your love for Jesus through Mary, as St. Louis de Montfort presents it in this book. More and more I thank God for His “gift” of Mary to me and to all who receive her as the Apostle John received her from Jesus on Calvary – and As St. Louis de Montfort received Jesus through Mary in the hidden recesses of his own soul.

Both St. John and St. Louis and many other saints have given the Church a treasury of great writings on Mary and given the witness of their lives of loving service. May we continue to learn by our own attention and devotion as Mary learned – listening to all Jesus said and did, – pondering all in her heart.

Come Holy Spirit, fill us, as you filled Mary. Mary, Mother and Model of the Church, pray for us. Jesus we trust in You!
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The Missionaries of Charity are called to recognize Christ dying on the Cross hidden under the distressing disguise of the Poorest of the Poor. Mary was the first Missionary of Charity because she was the first to carry Jesus in her womb and give him to the world. She was also the first to quench his burning thirst for love at the foot of the Cross.

Mary can teach us silence—how to keep all things in our hearts as she did; and how to pray in the silence of our hearts. Mary can teach us kindness, since she went in haste to Elizabeth’s house to serve her. “They have no wine,” she told Jesus at the wedding at Cana. Let us be aware, like her, of the needs of the poor, whether material or spiritual, and, like her, let us generously share the love and grace we have received.

Mary teaches us humility—full of grace while being only the handmaid of the Lord, she stands at the foot of the Cross, as one of us, as a sinner waiting for redemption. Like her, we should serve the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted, according to the gifts we have received. Do not blush to do the humblest chores, and do not delay in accomplishing them.

Mother Teresa (Saint Teresa of Calcutta)

Excerpt from Dans le silence du cœur (In the Silence of the Heart)

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
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Thanks hazcompat,

St. Teresa of Calcutta is a great witness to God’s Work in souls! By God’s Grace, she was called to holiness as we all are. She also encouraged her Missionaries to make their Consecration to Jesus through Mary as St. Louis de Montfort taught. It was not a “requirement” but it was encouraged.

Thanks so much for posting her words – ah the wisdom of the saints! They listened to God speaking in His Word and they lived the Truth they heard! Mary, Mother and Model of the Church pray for us that we may “Behold you, our Mother” and learn from your example.

St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us.
St. Louis de Montfort pray for us
 
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