Sacrament hides his majesty from our eyes, we have no reason to be afraid, but to be animated all the more with confidence and love. It is only to manifest his love more clearly, and to inspire us with greater confidence, says a holy writer, that he hides himself under the semblance of bread, and stations himself on the altar. For who, indeed, would ever dare to approach with confidence, and make known all his desires and affections, if this King of Heaven were to appear on the altar with full splendour and glory?
AH! my Jesus, what an invention of love is this Blessed Sacrament! Thou hidest thyself under the appearance of bread in order to gain our love, and so that every one who seeks for thee may find thee even here on earth. It is not without great reason that the Prophet calls on us to proclaim to the whole world the inventions of that love which our God has for us. (Isa. xii. 4). O Heart of Jesus, full of love, and worthy to possess the hearts of all creatures! Heart, always full of the flames of purest love! O burning fire that thou art, consume me wholly, and give me a new life of love and of grace! Unite me to thyself in such a way that I may never separate from thee again. Heart of Jesus, open refuge for souls, receive me. Heart of Jesus, so afflicted on the cross for the sins of the world, give me a true sorrow for my sins. I know that in this divine Sacrament thou preservest the same sentiments of love which thou didst feel in dying for me on Calvary, and therefore thou dost ardently wish me to be united to thee. Can I then any longer refuse to yield myself up entirely to thy love, to thy desire? All! my beloved Jesus, by thy own merits I entreat thee, wound my soul with thy love, and
