Quotes On The Importance Of Eucharistic Adoration

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Abrikosova, S.D. Anna Ivanovna (1882 to 1936)
Russian Greek-Catholic Dominican Foundress and Martyr
A Sister of Mother Catherine's community later recalled that under her guidance, the Sisters prayed much, day and night, taking turns bowing in adoration before Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. This deep Eucharistic life prepared them for the sufferings that soon followed under Soviet persecution.

(Source: "Mother Catherine Abrikosova, OPL" by Pavel Parfentiev, translated by Joseph Lake, Catholic Newmartyrs of Russia website; citing the memoirs of Sister Philomena.)

Alberione, Bl. James (1884 to 1971)
Founder of Society of St. Paul and Daughters of St. Paul
"The Hour of Adoration prepares one for Holy Mass and Holy Communion.  Frequent encounters and familiar conversation with Jesus produce friendship, resemblance, and identity of thought, of feeling and of willing with Jesus."

(Source: "Introduction to Pauline Spirituality: Eucharistic Adoration in the thought of Blessed James Alberione" by Sr Marie Paul Curley and Sr Kathryn J. Hermes, page 4, pub. Pauline, Daughters of St. Paul) - https://fliphtml5.com/untp/ijke)

"Your role before the tabernacle [is to be]: living lamps before Jesus in the Eucharist; handmaids of honor of the tabernacle and of its Divine Dweller; angels of the Eucharist who receive and who give; souls who hunger and thirst for the bread of the Eucharist and the water of His grace; hearts that share with their Spouse in the Eucharist His desires, His goals, His self-sacrifice for all; the intimate confidantes of Jesus in the Host, listening to His every word of life and meditating on it in your heart, as Mary did."

(Source: Portrait of Our Lord facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/PortraitofOurLord)

"You can resolve all your difficulties in front of the tabernacle.  Many times this will suffice instead of trying to find the answer to so many objections and difficulties.  This is all you need to find inner peace once again."

(Source: "Christ lives in me" by Bl. james Alberione, 1996, chapter 4, Pauline Books and Media)

"The Eucharistic visit for the apostle is like an audience, or a school, where the disciple engages in conversation with the Divine Master.  Many methods are proposed for obtaining the maximum fruit from this practice.  But especially suitable is the one which honors Jesus Master, Way, Truth and Life.  First of all, the visit is not a complex of prayers.  It is precisely a 'visit,' something you'd make to a dear person, your mother, for example.  There is an exchange of greetings, an exchange of news, of gifts, promises, etc.  The visit has the scope of establishing our lives in Jesus Christ, that is, to live in Jesus, for Jesus, with Jesus."

(Source: Truth Himself blog – https://truthhimself.blogspot.com/)

"When you adore the Blessed Sacrament consider yourself the representative of the whole human race with Jesus. . . That He may give strength to the weak, light to those who live in darkness. That souls may flee from sin, that sinners repent, that those consecrated to God be filled with zeal and holiness.”

(Source: Eucharistic Adoration Canada website – https://eucharisticadorationcanada.com/)

"Eucharistic adoration has the purpose of grounding our life in Christ Jesus, through Jesus, with Jesus. It is the secret of our transformation.
It is the creature meeting his Creator;
The disciple before the Divine Master;
The patient with the Doctor of souls;
The poor one appealing to the rich One;
The thirsty one drinking at the Font;
The weak one presenting himself to the Almighty;
The tempted one seeking a sure Refuge;
The blind one searching for the light;
The friend who goes to the True Friend;
The lost sheep sought by the divine Shepherd;
The heart led astray who finds the Way;
The foolish one who finds Wisdom;
The bride who finds the Spouse of the soul;
The nothing who finds the All;
The afflicted who finds the Consoler;
The youth who finds life’s meaning.
It is the shepherds at the manager, Magdalene at the house of Simon, Nicodemus who arrives by night.
It is the holy conversations of the Samaritan, of Zacchaeus, of Philip and of all the apostles with Jesus, especially during the last week of his earthly life and after the resurrection."

(Source: "Introduction to Pauline Spirituality: Eucharistic Adoration in the thought of Blessed James Alberione" by Sr Marie Paul Curley and Sr Kathryn J. Hermes, page 3, pub. Pauline, Daughters of St. Paul) - https://fliphtml5.com/untp/ijke)

Ammann, S.D. Ellen Aurora (1870 to 1932)
Bavarian Catholic Women's League Founder and Politician
"The Eucharist is the treasure of the Church, the pearl of great price, the hidden manna, the bread of life. It is the mystery of love, the sacrament of grace, the pledge of glory. It is the center of our worship, the source of our sanctification, the motive of our apostolate. It is the life of our soul, the joy of our heart, the strength of our will. It is the bond of our union with Christ, the fountain of our charity, the seal of our fidelity. Let us, then, visit the Blessed Sacrament often, adore it reverently, receive it frequently, and spread its devotion ardently."

(Source: "Ellen Ammann: Eine Frau im Dienst der Kirche" bk. by Maria Anna Zumholz, 1998, p. 236, pub. Verlag Friedrich Pustet, Germany (Transl. by Bing AI 2023) )

Antoniazzi, Ven. Bertilla (1944 to 1964)
Italian Laywoman
"My Jesus, I believe You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I love You and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my poor heart. As You come, I embrace You, I hold You close, I adore You, I love You, and I desire You in my soul."

(Source: Ven. Bertilla Antoniazzi, Gli Scritti di Bertilla, “Libro da leggere e azioni da compiere ogni giorno” (1954–1955), PDF: GLI-SCRITTI-di-Bertilla-04-05, bertillaantoniazzi.it)

Aragon, S.D. Antônio Campelo de (1904 to 1988)
Bishop Emeritus of Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil
"Let us visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament often, especially during the hours of adoration. Let us not leave him alone, abandoned, forgotten. Let us show him our love, our gratitude, our reverence. Let us tell him our joys, our sorrows, our needs, our hopes. Let us listen to his voice, his inspirations, his invitations. Let us receive his blessings, his graces, his peace."

(Source: "Cartas Circulares: a espiritualidade das Medianeiras da Paz que emana das Circulares do Fundador" bk. by Antônio Campelo de Aragon, 2021, p. 66, pub. Medianeiras da Paz (Transl. by Bing AI 2023) )

Arrupe, S.D. Pedro (1907 to 1991)
Spanish Priest and 28th Superior General of the Jesuits
"'Would you like to have some good advice from me? Look upon Jesus as your friend, as your confidant.  Learn to go and see Him, to visit Him, to 'remain' with Him, and you will see how many things you will learn... "Tell me with whom you associate and I shall tell you who you are."  If you go with Jesus, if you remain with Jesus, you will certainly become yourself another Jesus."

(Source: Portal To Jesuit Studies website quoted here with permission from the "Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies" Chestnut Hill, MA  – Click Here to view Webpage)

Assunta, Blessed Mary (1878 to 1905)
Franciscan Missionary
Frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament were a hallmark of Blessed Mary's youth. She was found every Sunday afternoon, alone in the Church, adoring the Eucharist before going on to catechize others.
Aureliano of the Blessed Sacrament, Ven. (1887 to 1963)
Priest of the Discalced Carmelites
Noted for his devotion to the Eucharist, and his steady teaching that it was the core of the priesthood. He was national director of the Eucharistic League from 1928 to 1945, tripling the size of its membership. He organized National Eucharistic Congresses in India in 1931 and 1937, and helped foster daily and nocturnal Eucharistic adoration in India, Burma and Ceylon. In 1933 he published a schedule of churches in which adoration continued 24 hours a day; it included 868 churches. Today, though Christianity is a minority in India, it is the country with the greatest number of seminarians, a triumph owed in part to Venerable Aurelian.

(Source: CatholicSaints.Info website – https://catholicsaints.info)

Aviat, St. Lionie (1844 to 1914)
Religious Nun and Co-founder of the Oblate Sisters
"Go often to rest your heart near the tabernacle; you will find their, the neccessary strength and graces to go more surely along the path of fidelity."

(Source: Oblates Of St. Francis DeSales website - https://www.oblates.org/)

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Bacci, Cardinal Antonio (1885 to 1971)
Cardinal Protodeacon and Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eugenio
"It was love which inspired the Magi.  Love sustained them on their journey and made them fall prostrate in adoration before the Infant Jesus.  Even before they offered Him material gifts, they offered Him, their hearts as a reward for their faith and charity,…"

(Source: Anastpaul Tumblr – https://anastpaul.tumblr.com)

"There are many ways of showing our love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of making reparation for our sins and for the sins of mankind.... The simplest ways of doing this, are by prayers, aspirations and expressions of love, directed towards the adorable Heart of our Redeemer and, by visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. In silence and recollection, before the Tabernacle, we shall feel the Heart of Jesus, beating with love and, shall offer in return, for His infinite love, the affection of our poor hearts."

(Source: Anastpaul blog – https://anastpaul.com)

"After the many plans and worries of the day, it is wonderful to visit a Church in the evening and kneel before the Blessed Sacrament. There we can adore Jesus and converse lovingly with Him. We have spent so many hours surrounded by the noise of the world. It is restful now to spend a quarter of an hour in silent prayer before Jesus, the Prisoner of Love, in the Tabernacle."

(Source: Anastpaul blog – https://anastpaul.com)

"This is the Feast of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist.Let us enkindle in ourselves a more intense faith and love – let us adore and love Him on behalf of those who neglect to do so.Let us resolve to live a Eucharistic life."

(Source: Anastpaul Tumblr – https://anastpaul.tumblr.com)

Bakhita, St. Josephine (1869 to 1947)
Canossian Nun
St. Josephine spent hours in Eucharistic Adoration and, when one Sister asked if it tired her, she said, "Not at all! I have been having a wonderful time with Him. He has waited so long for me."
Baraniak, S.D. Antoni (1904 to 1977)
Archbishop of Poznan, Poland
"The more we visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the more we receive his grace and blessings. He waits for us with open arms, ready to fill us with his gifts and to transform us into his likeness. He is the friend who never fails, the physician who heals, the teacher who enlightens, the spouse who loves."

(Source: "Antoni Baraniak: A Witness of Hope" bk. edited by Fr. Janusz Surzykiewicz, 2017, p. 237, pub. Wydawnictwo Pallottinum, Poland (Transl. by Bing AI 2023) )

Barón, St. Rafael Arnaiz (1911 to 1938)
Religious name - María Rafae, Spanish Trappist Monk
"Go often to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament; go with faith and love; go with a humble and contrite heart; go with confidence and trust; go with gratitude and joy; go with reverence and awe; go with devotion and fervor; go with simplicity and sincerity."

(Source: "The Writings of Saint Rafael Arnáiz Barón: A Trappist Monk of the Abbey of San Isidro de Dueñas", trans. by Fr. Hugh McCaffery, OCSO, 2008, p. 179, Cistercian Publications, Minnesota (According to Bing AI) )

Baudouin Of Belgium, King (1930 to 1993)
King of Belgium and devout Catholic
Despite his busy schedule he would sit in Eucharistic Adoration for 3 hours every day. He commented that sitting before the Blessed Sacrament was like sitting in the sun; nothing is required of you but to come out of the shade, and you only feel the strength of its effects later.
Bentivoglio, S.D. Mary Magdalen (1824 to 1905)
Poor Clare Nun, First U.S. Poor Clare Foundress
"I feel an attraction to go to the chapel as often as I can. It seems to me that Jesus is waiting for me there. He speaks to me in the silence of my heart and fills me with peace and joy."

(Source: Letter Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus wrote to her sister, Mother Maria Constanza (Abbess of a Poor Clare Monastary), on January 1, 1882 (According to Bing AI) )

"Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with all the love of your heart. He is always there, ready to receive you and to give you his grace. He is the source of all good, the fountain of living water, the bread of life."

(Source: Letter Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus wrote to a friend, Mrs. Mary E. O'Connell, on April 16, 1898 (According to Bing AI) )

Benziger, S.D. Aloysius Maria (1864 to 1942)
Bishop Emeritus of Quilon and Titular Archbishop of Antinoe
"The more we adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the more we will love Him and the more we will resemble Him. Adoration is the school of love, where we learn to love what Jesus loves and to avoid what He hates. It is also the school of holiness, where we receive the grace to imitate the virtues of Jesus and to conform our will to His. It is the school of wisdom, where we learn the secrets of His Heart and the mysteries of His Kingdom. It is the school of peace, where we find the true rest for our souls and the consolation for our sorrows. It is the school of joy, where we taste the sweetness of His presence and the foretaste of His glory."

(Source: "The Eucharistic King" by Bishop Aloysius Maria Benziger, 1922, p. 13, pub. Benziger Brothers, New York (According to Bing AI) )

Beretta Molla, St. Gianna (1922 to 1962)
Wife, Mother, and Physician
"Smile at Jesus who you approach at Mass, in Holy Communion and in Eucharistic Adoration."

(Source: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 12/19/21 bulletin – https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/0192/20211219B.pdf)

"The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action.  Before all else, the disciple kneels down."

(Source: Little With Great Love website – https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-gianna-molla/)

Bessette, St. Andre (1845 to 1937)
Known as "Gods Door Keeper" he healed thousands thru Jesus
All the Saints knew the importance of Eucharistic Adoration. The Eucharist is where grace and healing comes from. St. Andre Bessette knew this as he would often spend long nights in adoration of our beloved Lord. From this he consoled and healed thousands of people while remaining a simple doorkeeper as a Brother for the Congregation Of The Cross. Let us imitate him and sign up for at least a weekly Holy Hour of adoration at our local Eucharistic Adoration program.

"O Holy angels, make me see God on the altar as you see Him in heaven."

(Source: Holy Cards For Your Inspiration blog - http://thewindowshowsitall.blogspot.com/?m=1)

Betrone, Ven. Consolata (1903 to 1946)
Italian Capuchin Nun and Mystic
Jesus talking to Consolata - "Mankind’s humble adoration of God in the Holy Eucharist will be the weight that crushes satan’s head".
Bilczewski, St. Jozef (1860 to 1923)
Archbishop of Lviv, Ukraine and a professor of Theology
"St Jozef Bilczewski was a man of prayer. The Holy Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, meditation, the Rosary and other pious practices formed part of his daily life. A particularly long time was dedicated to Eucharistic adoration... The deep knowledge of theology, faith and Eucharistic devotion of Jozef Bilczewski made him an example for priests and a witness for all the faithful". (Pope Benedict XVI, Oct. 15 2006 homily during St. Jozef canonization)

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va)

Boccardo, Bl. Luigi (1861 to 1936)
Italian Priest and Founder of the Sisters of Jesus the King
"Visit Jesus often in the tabernacle; he is always waiting for you with open arms. He wants to console you, to comfort you, to fill you with his peace and his joy. He wants to make you a saint, a perfect image of himself. He wants to transform you into a living host, a victim of love for him and for souls. He wants to make you an instrument of his mercy and his glory."

(Source: "Letters to Spiritual Daughters" by Luigi Boccardo, edited by Sisters of Jesus the King, 2007, p. 121, pub. Editrice Elledici in Turin, Italy   (According to Bing AI) )

Boccardo, Bl. Giovanni Maria (1848 to 1914)
Italian Priest, Founder of Poor Daughters of St. Cajetan
"How many things Jesus tells us in our heart, when we stand at His feet, if we are careful to listen to His voice."

(Source: Anastpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

Bogarín, S.D. Juan Sinforiano (1863 to 1949)
Archbishop of Asuncion, Paruguay
"Let us visit (the Eucharist) often in the tabernacle, where it awaits us with infinite mercy and generosity. Let us offer it our homage, our prayers, our sacrifices, our petitions, our thanksgivings. Let us draw from it the light, the strength, the consolation, the peace that we need in this valley of tears."

(Source: "Pastoral Letters and Homilies of Monsignor Juan Sinforiano Bogarín" edited by José María Achón, 1940, p. 289, pub. Editorial El Lector (According to Bing AI) )

Bordino, Bl. Luigi (1922 to 1977)
Religious Brother of the Cottolengo Fathers and Brothers
"The Eucharist is the source of all grace, the fountain of life, the bread of angels, the pledge of eternal glory. It is the most precious treasure that God has given us, and we should visit it often with love and reverence. It is there that we find Jesus, who waits for us with open arms, ready to listen to us, to comfort us, to heal us, to transform us into his image. He invites us to share in his divine life, to become his friends, his brothers, his spouses. He wants to give us everything, if only we open our hearts to him and let him enter. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is our hope, our joy, our peace. He is our all."

(Source: "The Eyes of the Blessed Luigi Bordino" by Nicholas Kirimo, 2023, p. 18, pub. Serenity Publishers (According to Bing AI) )

Bourne, Cardinal Francis Alphonsus (1861 to 1935)
Cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster England
"May we be worthy of these blessings, may we understand the responsibility which comes to us all, both clergy and laity of every degree, as a result of the favour bestowed upon us in being allowed to proclaim so gloriously and so openly our adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,..."

(Source: June 15. 1908 Letter to the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Westminster, England (According to Bing AI) )

"Under the shadow of Tyburn (England) itself, on the very spot where our martyrs mounted the ladder that reached to Heaven, the Mass is not only said, but the most Blessed Sacrament is adored perpetually."

(Source: October 15. 1908 Letter to the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Westminster, England (According to Bing AI) )

Bracco, Bl. Teresa (1924 to 1944)
Martyr
Blessed Teresa Bracco developed a great love for the Blessed Sacrament from an early age. Besides going to daily Mass she was often found in her local Church, in Eucharist Adoration before the Tabernacle, immobile and almost ecstatic adoring our beloved Lord. While most of us will not attain that height of contemplation we can still follow Blessed Teresa's example and volunteer to cover at least one hour of Eucharistic Adoration a week at our local Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration program.
Brader of the Holy Spirit, Bl. Maria Caridad (1860 to 1943)
Swiss Nun and Foundress of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters
"Let us often visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, where he waits for us with infinite love. Let us make reparation for the coldness and ingratitude of so many souls who pass by him without even greeting him."

(Source: "Blessed Maria Caridad Brader: A Franciscan Missionary of the Eucharist" by Sr. Mary Louise Wessell, C.S.J, 2003, p.87, Franciscan University Press (According to Bing AI) )

Brando, St. Maria Cristina (1856 to 1906)
Founder of the Sisters, Expiatory Victims of Jesus
"In order to be nearer in spirit and in body to the tabernacle, she built a cell adjacent to the church, which she called the 'grotticella' (the little grotto) recalling the crèche of the Nativity. It was a source of edification for everyone in Casoria (,Italy). Here she spent every night of her life, seated in a chair, so as to accompany Jesus in the Eucharist, while awake and while resting."

(Source: Vatican website, Homily of Pope John Paul II - Click Here)

"To the Perpetual Adorers the divine Heart of Jesus wants to entrust the sweet and sublime office of Victims of perpetual adoration and reparation to his Divine Heart, so horribly offended and affronted in the Blessed Sacrament of love...To the Perpetual Adorers, in the active and contemplative lifestyle, (...) the Sacred Heart of Jesus entrusts the sweet office of Victims of Charity and of reparation; of charity because they are entrusted with the care of children "

(Source: Vatican website, Homily of Pope John Paul II quoting St Brando's autobiography - Click Here)

Brochero, St. Jose Gabriel del Rosario (1840 to 1914)
Argentinian Priest
""The most beautiful thing that a Christian can do is to go to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. There you will find the source of all grace, the fountain of all blessings, the treasure of all happiness. There you will find the light of truth, the fire of love, the peace of your soul. There you will find the strength to overcome temptations, the courage to endure trials, the hope to persevere in virtue. There you will find the food that nourishes your spirit, the medicine that heals your wounds, the consolation that comforts your heart. There you will find the friend who never fails, the brother who always helps, the spouse who always loves. There you will find the Lord who reigns, the King who commands, the God who saves. There you will find everything that you need, everything that you desire, everything that you love!"

(Source: St. Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero's 1896 talk on the Euvharist in San Predo, Argentina (According to Bing AI) )

"If you want to be happy, if you want to enjoy true peace, go often to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is the Prince of Peace, the source of all good, the remedy for all evils."

(Source: St. Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero's 1897 talk on Forty Hours Devotion in Villa Dolores, Argentina (According to Bing AI) )

Bukowinski, Bl. Władysław (1904 to 1974)
Polish Priest who served in the country of Kazakhstan
"My dear children, I urge you to visit the blessed sacrament often. It is the best way to show your love and gratitude to Jesus, who is always waiting for you in the tabernacle. He wants to speak to your hearts, to listen to your prayers, to comfort your sorrows, to heal your wounds, to forgive your sins, to bless your endeavors, to guide your steps, to fill you with his peace and joy. He is your best friend, your most faithful companion, your most tender spouse. He is your everything. Do not neglect him, do not forget him, do not abandon him. He is always there for you, longing for your presence, thirsting for your love."

(Source: "Blessed Władysław Bukowinski: Apostle of Kazakhstan" bk. by Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, 2016, p. 99, pub. Polish Episcopal Conference (According to Bing AI) )

Bulesic, Bl. Miroslav (1920 to 1947)
Croation Priest and martyr
"I will visit Jesus in the tabernacle as often as I can and offer him my heart as a bouquet of flowers."

(Source: "Duhovni dnevnik (Spiritual Diary)" bk. by Bl. Miroslav Bulesic, edited by Monsignor Vjekoslav Milovan, 2017, p. 67, pub. Postulation of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Blessed Miroslav Bulešić (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us often visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, where he waits for us with infinite love. Let us adore him and thank him for all the benefits he has given us, especially for giving us himself in this Sacrament."

(Source: "Duhovni dnevnik (Spiritual Diary)" bk. by Bl. Miroslav Bulesic, edited by Monsignor Vjekoslav Milovan, 2017, p. 133, pub. Postulation of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Blessed Miroslav Bulešić (According to Bing AI) )

Butler, St. Maria Bernarda (1848 to 1924)
Swiss Nun and Foundress of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters
"The Holy Spirit taught me to adore, praise, bless and give thanks to Jesus in the tabernacle at all times, even at work and in real life."

(Source: AnaStpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

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Cabrera de Armida, Bl. Concepcion (1862 to 1937)
Mystic and religious writer
"O Jesus of the Eucharist! O consecrated Host! O envied Monstrance! O blessed Ciborium, beloved of my heart! The Tabernacle is my Treasure, and, far or near, my eyes never lose sight of it, for it contains the God of Love."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament website - http://www.acfp2000.com/)

"O Sacred Host, I carry Your image engraved in my memory, but far more in my heart. I always seek You in the ciborium, in the tabernacle, in the monstrance, as my eyes and my thoughts pierce brick walls, silk, precious metals, and even the appearance of bread that hides You, my Jesus."

(Source: "I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel" by Concepcion Cabrera de Armida, 2001, Alba House, New York (Acording to Bing AI))

Cabrini, St. Frances Xavier (1850 to 1917)
First American Saint and Patron of Immigrants
"In the shadow of Your tabernacle I can enjoy that intimate union with You which is paradise on earth."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/acfp2000)

"Pray always with Jesus, always remembering that a soul united with Jesus can do everything..."

(Source: Perpetual Adoration, Carlisle, PA facebook page - Click Here)

"Remember that the Blessed Sacrament is like a pillar of fire that is our light and guide."

Source: Holy Rosary Church, Chicago, IL website - https://holyrosaryonwesternave.org/)

Calabria, St. Giovanni (1873 to 1954)
Italian Priest, Founder of the Poor Servants of Providence
"Do not neglect the visits to the Blessed Sacrament. They are a powerful means to grow in love for Jesus and to make him loved by others. Do not be content with a few minutes of adoration, but prolong them as much as you can, even for hours, if possible. You will find in the Eucharist the strength to overcome all difficulties, the light to guide you in the dark, the peace to calm your troubled heart, the joy to fill your soul with heavenly sweetness."

(Source: "Lettere spirituali di don Giovanni Calabria" bk. by Giuseppe Gecchele , 1966, page 139, pub. Edizioni Paoline (trans. by Bing AI 2023) )

Carberry, Cardinal John J. (1904 to 1998)
Archbishop of St. Louis, Missouri
"Jesus, my God, I adore You, here present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar, where You wait day and night to be our comfort while we await Your unveiled presence in heaven."

(Source: "Reflections and Prayers for Visits with Our Eucharistic Lord" book by John J. Cardinal Carberry)

"I am not in an audiencresent as my God, my Lord, my Redeemer, the Creator of heaven and earth, my all. I believe, dear Jesus, that You are truly present, boe with our Holy Father, nor am I in the presence of a saint from heaven, nor with some distinguished personality. Before me, dear Jesus, You are present under the frail appearance of the host. With the eyes of faith I believe that You are pdy and blood, soul and divinity, in the most Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: "Reflections and Prayers for Visits with Our Eucharistic Lord" book by John J. Cardinal Carberry)

Carboni, Bl. Edvige (1880 to 1952)
Mystic, Stigmatic, Victim Soul & Laywoman
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu - "If we ask what are the strong points of the Christian life of (Bl. Edvige Carboni), and which lead her to be an example of welcoming prayerfulness and humble and joyful abnegation, we would say that there are essentially two: constant contemplation of the Crucified Lord and the adoration of the Eucharist."

(Source: Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu homily at the June 15, 2019 Beatification Mass for Edvige Carboni)

"While I was praying before the Blessed Sacrament, I went into ecstasy and I saw Jesus on the Cross bleeding from each wound. The Blood was falling on the ground. I saw angels holding gold chalices up to the Wounds. The chalices filled up quickly and soon the Blood was falling on the ground again. Jesus was crying. I told Him, 'Why are You crying?' Jesus answered, 'Daughter, I cry because so much of the Blood that I shed during My Passion is wasted without bearing fruit.' "

(Source: Mystics Of The Church website – https://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2014/02/edvige-carboni.html)

Cardoza, Bl. Maria (1875 to 1967)
Co-founder of the Augustinian Recollects of the Sacred Heart
Can we sacrifice one early morning hour a week to keep our beloved Lord company in Eucharistic Adoration? Many of the great Saints did this, such as Blessed Cardoza, who identified with the Blessed Virgin's love for the Eucharist and spent long hours at night in adoration.
Carr, Archbishop Thomas Joseph (1839 to 1917)
Archbishop of Melbourne Australia
"Let us pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament daily; 'Ecce Magister adest et vocat te.' Let us during these visits, whether short or long, always make acts of adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. Let us make some little return of love for the infinite love shown to us by Him whom love keeps captive, day and night, on our altars."

(Source: "Report of the Ninteenth Eucharistic Congress, held at Westminster from 9th to 13h September 1908" book)

Casey, Bl. Solanus, O.F.M. Cap. (1870 to 1957)
Very holy American Priest of the Order OF Friars Minor Capuchin
"My dear friend, I am glad to hear that you are making frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament. It is the best way to keep close to Jesus and to grow in His love. He is always waiting for us in the tabernacle, ready to listen to our prayers and to give us His grace. He is our best friend, our most loving teacher, our most powerful helper, our most tender consoler, our most faithful companion, our most generous benefactor, our most glorious Lord and King. He is our all in all."

(Source: "God Bless You and Yours, Letters from Solanus Casey, OFM Cap." edited by Sr. Bernardine Casey, 2000, p. 82, pub. Father Solanus Guild, Detroit, MI (According to Bing AI) )

Casini, Bl. Maria Teresa (1864 to 1937)
Founder of the Oblate Sisters Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus
"Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the most powerful means to obtain from God the graces we need, especially for the sanctification of priests."

(Source: "Bl. Maria Teresa Casini: A Woman of Faith and Love" bk. by Sister Maria Teresa Casini, edited and transl. by Sr, Maria Teresa Casini and Sr Maria Grazia Casini, 2015, p. 28, pub. Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Grottaferrata, Italy (According to Bin AI) )

"Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the most eloquent expression of our love for Jesus, who remains with us in this sacrament of his love."

(Source: "Bl. Maria Teresa Casini: A Woman of Faith and Love" bk. by Sister Maria Teresa Casini, edited and transl. by Sr, Maria Teresa Casini and Sr Maria Grazia Casini, 2015, p. 29, pub. Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Grottaferrata, Italy (According to Bin AI) )

Catanoso, St. Gaetano (1879 to 1963)
Italian Priest and Apostle of the Holy Face of Jesus
St. Catanoso had a great devotion and love for the Eucharist. He often spent hours or entire days in prayer before the Tabernacle, and in his parish and beyond he promoted Eucharistic Adoration. He had a great devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus and would often say: "If we wish to adore the real Face of Jesus, we can find it in the divine Eucharist where, with the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, the Face of our Lord is hidden under the white veil of the Host."

(Source of Quote: Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus booklet – https://theholyface.com)

Chavez Orozco, Bl. Vicenta (1867 to 1949)
Mexican Nun and Foundress of the Servants of the Holy Spirit
(Bl. Vicenta Chávez Orozco) was very devoted and fervent in her worship of the Eucharist. She spent long hours in prayer before the tabernacle, where she found strength and consolation for her apostolic work. She also encouraged her sisters to do the same, and to see Christ in the poor and the sick whom they served.

(Source: "Vicenta Chávez Orozco: A Life of Love and Service" by Father José Luis Gutiérrez, 1998, p. 23, pub. Congregation of the Servants of the Poor (According to Bing AI) )

Chevalier, S.D. Jules (1824 to 1907)
French Priest, Founder of the M.S.C. Missionaries
"Let us go often to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament; let us adore him with all our heart; let us thank him for having instituted this adorable mystery of love; let us offer him all our actions, all our sufferings, all our prayers; let us ask him to inflame us with his love, to make us apostles of his Heart."

(Source: "The Month of the Sacred Heart" by Jules Chevalier, 1899, p. 48 )

Chiramel, St. Mariam Thresia (1876 to 1926)
Syro-Malabar Nun and Foundress of the Holy Family
"The Holy Eucharist is the greatest miracle of God's love for us. It is the mystery of our salvation and sanctification. It is the source of all grace and blessing. It is the summit and center of our worship and life. Therefore, let us visit the Holy Eucharist as often as possible. Let us spend some time in silence and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Let us listen to His voice and follow His will. Let us share His joy and peace. Let us love Him with all our strength and serve Him with all our zeal."

(Source: St. Mariam Thresia Chiramel letter to her spiritual director, Father Joseph Vithayathil, on June 8, 1926 (Paraphrased and translated by Bing AI 2023) )

Cieplak, S.D. Jan F. (1857 to 1926)
Archbishop of Vilnius, Lithuania
"I cannot express how much I long for the Eucharist, the source of all grace and consolation. How I wish I could visit the Blessed Sacrament every day, as I used to do in Petersburg, and spend hours in adoration and love. But here, in this land of persecution, it is almost impossible to find a church that is not closed or desecrated by the enemies of God. I have to content myself with spiritual communion, which is a great gift, but not the same as receiving the Body and Blood of Christ."

(Source: "Letters from Siberia: The Life and Works of Jan Cieplak, Archbishop of Vilnius" bk. by Fr. Andrzej Sokolowski, 2019, page 123, pub. Catholic University of America Press (According to Bing AI) )

"Do not neglect the practice of visiting the Blessed Sacrament, especially on Thursdays and Fridays, when we commemorate the institution and passion of our Lord. There you will find strength and peace for your soul, and you will learn from Jesus how to suffer with patience and joy. He is always waiting for you with open arms, ready to embrace you and fill you with His grace. He is the best friend you can have in this world and in the next."

(Source: "The Eucharistic Spirituality of Jan Cieplak: A Servant of God and a Witness of the Faith" bk. by Fr. Pawel Wójcik, 2018, page 87, pub. Paulist Press (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us make every day a Eucharistic day, by offering ourselves to God with Jesus in the morning, by visiting Him in the tabernacle during the day, by thanking Him for His blessings in the evening."

(Source: Sermon that Archbishop Jan Cieplak preached on June 4, 1916, at the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus in Vilnius, Lithuania (According to Bing AI) )

Claret De La Touche, Ven. Louise Margaret (1868 to 1915)
Visitation Nun Who Received Revelations of God's Love
"The Eucharist is Jesus Christ Himself. It is His Body, His Blood, His Soul, His Divinity. It is His Heart which beats for us in this adorable Sacrament. It is His Love which speaks to us there. It is His Mercy which flows from there upon us."

(Source: "The Sacred Heart and the Priesthood" by Louise Margaret Claret de la Touche, 1910 )

Commensoli, St. Geltrude (1847 to 1903)
Foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Geltrude had such a great love for the Blessed Sacrament that she founded an order called the Institute Of The Sisters Of The Blessed Sacrament with its primary purpose being Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. In Pope Benedict XVI April 26th 2009 homily for the beatification of St.C Geltrude the Pope stated: "She reminds us that "adoration must prevail over all the other charitable works", for it is from love for Christ who died and rose and who is really present in the Eucharistic Sacrament, that Gospel charity flows which impels us to see all human beings as our brothers and sisters."

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va)

Cooke, S.D. Cardinal Terence (1921 to 1983)
Cardinal and Archbishop of New York
"The Eucharist is the center of our lives as Christians. It is the source of our strength, the summit of our worship, the bond of our unity. It is also the most intimate expression of Christ’s love for us and our love for him. To spend time in his presence, to adore him in the Blessed Sacrament, is to enter into a personal and profound communion with our Lord and Savior."

(Source: "Christ in the City" by Cardinal Terence Cooke, 1976, page 47, pub. Paulist Press (According to Bing AI) )

"“I urge all the faithful of the Archdiocese to cultivate a deep and fervent devotion to the Eucharist. I ask you to make frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament..."

(Source: Cardinal Cooke's January 25, 1981 Pastoral Letter to the faithful on Eucharistic Devotion (According to Bing AI) )

Cormier, Bl. Hyacinthe-Marie (1832 to 1916)
Dominican Friar and Priest
"After communion, one should spend at least a quarter of an hour in thanksgiving. This is the most precious time of our life since Jesus Christ really present in us is pleased to fill us, out of unequaled generosity, with his benefits and his virtues. We would show a lack of reverence and acquire guilt for shameless ingratitude were we to occupy our mind, our heart, or our senses with something irrelevant. It is appropriate especially to formulate prayers of gratitude, adoration, offering and petition."

(Source: I Thirst For Your Love! blog - https://mseagrif.com)

Crawley-Boevey, Fr. Mateo (1875 to 1960)
Priest and Apostle of Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
"Lord, You will reign in the Host; You will conquer from Your radiating tabernacle; You will dominate the earth by the lovable omnipotence of the Holy Eucharist."

(Source: "Jesus, King of Love" by Fr. Mateo Crawley-Boevey, 1933, p. 9, pub. National Center of the Enthronement)

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da Costa, Bl. Alexandrina (1904 to 1955)
Laywoman and Mystic
Jesus speaking to Blessed Alexandrina - "Keep Me company in the Blessed Sacrament. I remain in the tabernacle night and day, waiting to give My love and grace to all who would visit Me. But so few come. I am so abandoned, so lonely, so offended... Many men do not believe that I live in the tabernacle. They curse Me. Others believe, but do not love Me and do not visit Me; they live as if I were not there."

(Source: Eucharistic Adoration For Priests Blog – https://eucharisticadorationforpriests.blogspot.com)

"O my Jesus, I adore thee everywhere thou dwellest in the Blessed Sacrament. Where thou art despised, I stand by thee. I love thee for those who do not love. I make amends for those who offend thee. Come into my heart."

(Source: 72 Hours For Jesus – http://www.72hoursforjesus.org)

da Cruz, S.D. Francisco Rodrigues (1859 to 1948)
Portuguese Jesuit priest known as "Padre Cruz"
He was a zealous promoter of visits to the Blessed Sacrament and Eucharistic devotion, while spending his life preaching, hearing confessions, and serving the poor, the sick, and prisoners throughout Portugal. He was also the first Portuguese priest to openly preach devotion to Our Lady of Fatima who taught the Fatima visionaries to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
dal Monte, S.D. Joao (1897 to 1963)
O.F.M. Cap. Bishop of Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil
"Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are a powerful means of grace and sanctification. They nourish our faith, hope and charity, and strengthen us in our struggle against sin and temptation. They also console us in our sorrows, enlighten us in our doubts, and inspire us to do good works for the glory of God and the salvation of souls."

(Source: "Visits to the Blessed Sacrament" booklet by Bishop João dal Monte, 1961, Introduction, pub. Pauline Books and Media (According to Bing AI) )

Day, S.D. Dorothy (1897 to 1980)
American Journalist and Social Activist
Servant of God Dorothy Day interrupted her tireless works of mercy to spend many hours before the Blessed Sacrament. There she interceded for the homeless, broken, and mentally ill people she loved. Her time before the Real Presence gave her confidence that she lived and served in the Lord’s presence all the time.

(Source: The Catholic Digest website – https://www.catholicdigest.com)

de Chantal, S.D. Mary Francesca (1880 to 1972)
Co-foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Adoration of the B.S.
Her deep attachment to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament enabled her to overcome all the trials and tribulations in her life. Even when she was rejected by her own sisters, punished by the diocesan authorities and belittled by the public, she accepted everything with joy to make the Eucharistic Lord known, loved and adored by all...She acted as a missionary by making use of all opportunities that came across her to promote Eucharistic devotion. She spent long hours before the Blessed Sacrament, conversing with Jesus even in the odd hours of the night when no one was around.

(Source: SABS St. Thomas Province Changanacherry website – https://sabschry.com/)

de Foucauld, Charles (1858 to 1916)
Martyr, Religious Priest
Jesus speaking to Blessed Charles - "In my unimaginable goodness, I did not merely give myself to you at my birth for a few hours or years: I am still in your hands, and shall be henceforth until the end of the world. Think of the unending good fortune I brought you in my birth: the ability to serve me... to serve me by serving your neighbor, to serve me myself, living there near you in the tabernacle. Not only can you serve me, you can also console me... How happy you should be to be able to console me at every moment of your lives! By becoming so small, so gentle a child, I was crying out to you: Have trust! Come close to me! Do not be afraid of me, come to me, give me what children need: loving embraces. Do not be afraid, do not be so frightened in the presence of such a gentle baby, smiling at you and holding out his arms to you. He is your God, but he is all smiles and gentleness. Do not be afraid"

(Source: Catholic World Info website - https://www.catholicworld.info/)

"What a tremendous delight, my God! To spend fifteen hours without anything else to do but look at You and tell You, 'Lord I love You!' Oh what sweet delight!"

(Source: Catholic World Info website - https://www.catholicworld.info/)

"The goal of every human life should be the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Catholic World Info website - https://www.catholicworld.info/)

"You are, my Lord, in the Holy Eucharist. You are Here, a meter away from me, in this tabernacle!  Your Body, Your Soul, Your humanity, Your divinity, Your whole being is here, in his dual nature.  How close you are my God, my Savior, my Jesus, my Brother, my Spouse, my Beloved!  When you were sitting in the midst of Your apostles, you were not closer to them than you are near to me now, my God!  How happy I am!"

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va)

"Prayer is just conversation with God: listening to Him; speaking with Him; gazing upon Him in silence. The best prayer is the one in which there is the most love. Adoration, wordless admiration, that is the most eloquent form of prayer: that wordless admiration which contains the most passionate declaration of love."

(Source: I Thirst For Your Love! blog - https://mseagrif.com)

Dehon, Ven. Leon (1843 to 1925)
French Priest and Founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart
"When we adore the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Eucharist, our adoration does not always require many words; there are moments when silence itself is eloquent."

(Source: Dehonians USA: Priests of the Sacred Heart website - https://dehoniansusa.org/dehonian-spirituality/quotes-from-fr-dehon/)

""Let us often visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, where he awaits us with infinite love. Let us adore him, thank him, ask him for all our needs, and offer him all our actions."

(Source: "The Love of the Sacred Heart" by Ven. Leon Dehon, 1960, p. 95 (According to Bing AI) )

Demjanovich, Bl. Miriam Teresa (1901 to 1927)
Ruthenian Greek Sister of Charity
"The most efficacious way to grow in holiness, that is, union with God, is by fidelity to the holy exercise of prayer, especially before the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: "Greater Perfection: Being the Spiritual Conferences of Sister Miriam Teresa" bk. by Bl. Miriam Teresa, edited by Rev. Charles C. Demjanovich, 1928, p. 219, pub. Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us go often to Jesus. He is so lonely, so neglected by those for whom He sacrificed everything. Why is He so little visited and adored?"

(Source: "Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich" pamphlet, p. 3, produced by the Miriam Teresa League, distributed by Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ (According to Bing AI) )

Diez Bustos de Molina, Bl. Victoria (1862 to 1937)
Martyr, Laywoman, Teacher and Teresian Associate
"Praying before the Blessed Sacrament I find strength, courage, light and all the love I need to help those entrusted to me on the way of salvation."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament instagram site - https://www.instagram.com/acfp2000/)

Doherty, S.D. Catherine de Hueck (1896 to 1985)
Laywoman and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate
"Pray as close to the tabernacle as you can... The visit to the Blessed Sacrament is a great treasure of the Catholic faith. It nourishes social love and gives us opportunities for adoration."

(Source: Madonna House archives; "Emmanuel Eucharistic Spirituality" journals)

Doyle, S.D. Fr. William (1873 to 1917)
Saintly Irish Priest
"Do nothing without consulting Him in the Tabernacle. But then act fearlessly, if you see it is for His honor and glory, never minding what others may think or say. Above all, 'cast your care upon the Lord and He shall sustain you', (Psalm 54. 23). Peace and calm in your soul, prayer ever on your lips, and a big love in your heart for Him and His interests, will carry you very far."

(Source: Remembering Fr Willie Doyle SJ blog - https://fatherdoyle.com/)

"Real devotion to the Blessed Sacrament is only to be gained by hard, grinding work of dry adoration before the Hidden God. But such a treasure cannot be purchased at too great a cost, for once obtained, it makes of this life as near an approach to heaven as we can ever hope for."

(Source: Remembering Fr Willie Doyle SJ blog - https://fatherdoyle.com/)

"Each look of love to the Tabernacle causes a beat of grace-laden love in the Sacred Heart."

(Source: Remembering Fr Willie Doyle SJ blog - https://fatherdoyle.com/)

"As regards prayer, you should try to follow the attraction of the Holy Spirit, for all souls are not led by the same path. It would not be well to spend all the time in vocal prayer, there should be some meditation, thought or contemplation. Try 'basking in the sun of God's love,' that is, quietly kneeling before the Tabernacle, as you would sit enjoying the warm sunshine, not trying to do anything, except love Him; but realizing that, during all the time you are at His feet, more especially when dry and cold, grace is dropping down upon your soul and you are growing fast in holiness."

(Source: Fr. Willie Doyle S.J. by Alfred O'Rahilly book)

"From the Tabernacle Jesus seems to say, 'Stay with Me for it is towards evening and the day is now far spent'. This should urge me to come to visit Him often."

(Source: Remembering Fr Willie Doyle SJ blog - https://fatherdoyle.com/)

"Do not give up prayer on any account, no matter how dry or rotten you feel; every moment, especially before Him in the tabernacle, is a certain, positive gain; the effect will be there though you may not feel it."

(Source: I Thirst for Your Love! blog - https://mseagrif.com/)

Drexel, St. Katharine (1858 to 1955)
American Saint and Foundress of the Sisters of the B.S.
"My sweetest Joy is to be in the presence of Jesus in the holy Sacrament. I beg that when obliged to withdraw in body, I may leave my heart before the holy Sacrament. How I would miss Our Lord if He were to be away from me by His presence in the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Catholic News Live website – https://catholicnewslive.com/)

"I adore You, my Eucharistic God. You are there exposed in the ostensorium [monstrance]. The rays are the rays of Your love for me, for each individual soul. If it wasn't for Your love, I would be in hell. I return You thanksgiving through Mary, through St. Joseph, through all the Apostles, Martyrs, Virgins and Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in heaven. And lastly, I thank You through the sacred host on all the altars throughout the world."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament website – http://www.acfp2000.com/Newsletter-2003-03.html)

Duff, S.D. Frank (1889 to 1980)
Irish Layman and Founder of the Legion of Mary
"The Eucharist is Jesus Himself. He is there waiting for us. He is longing for us to come to Him. He is lonely for our company. He wants to give Himself to us, to fill us with His grace, His love, His joy, His peace. He wants to make us one with Him. He wants to transform us into Himself."


Dulce, St. Irma (1914 to 1992)
Founder of the Charitable Works Foundation of Sister Dulce
"I also like to visit the chapel and spend some time in silence before the tabernacle, where Jesus is present. It is a moment of prayer, of intimacy, of gratitude. I thank Him for everything He has done for me and for the people I serve. I ask Him for strength, wisdom, patience, and love. I also ask Him to bless my work and the work of all those who collaborate with me."

(Source: St. Irmã Dulce, quoted in "A vida de Irmã Dulce", Veja, August 16, 1989, p. 10. Translated by Bing (2023) )

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Echeverría, Bl. María Guggiari (1925 to 1959)
Carmelite Nun in Paraguay
Her life of piety was centralized in the Eucharist, daily attending to receive the «Bread of life», she spent long hours before the Blessed Sacrament, from which she drew the strength to carry out so much apostolate.

(Source: Carmel Holy Land website – https://www.carmelholylanddco.org/)

Escriva, St. Joseph (1902 to 1975)
Priest and founder of the worldwide "Opus Dei" movement
"Each time you approach the Blessed Sacrament remember that Jesus has been waiting for you for twenty centuries for this personal visit from you."

(Source: AZ Quotes website – https://www.azquotes.com/)

"If you don't keep in touch with Christ in prayer and in the bread, how can you make Him known to others?"

"O angelic spirits who guard our tabernacles wherein lies the adorable treasure of the Holy Eucharist, defend it from profanation and preserve it for our love."

(Source: Truth Himself blog – https://truthhimself.blogspot.com/)

"Be a Eucharistic soul! If the center around which your thoughts and hopes turn is the Tabernacle, then my child, how abundant the fruits of sanctity and apostolate will be! (The Forge, 835)"

(Source: Escriva Works website – https://www.escrivaworks.org/)

"We must adore devoutly this God of ours, hidden in the Eucharist—it is Jesus himself, born of the Virgin Mary."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/acfp2000/posts/201678568165202)

"Get to know the Sacred Humanity of Jesus... And He will place in your soul an insatiable hunger, an 'uncontrollable' yearning to contemplate his Face."

(Source: The Way of the Cross by St. Joseph Escriva, 1990, Scepter Publishers)

Espinosa, Bl. Manuela de Jesús Arias (1904 to 1981)
Foundress of the Poor Clare Missionaries of the B.S.
"The Eucharist is Jesus Himself, who loves us with an infinite love and who waits for us in the tabernacle to fill us with His gifts, to transform us into Himself, to make us live His own life."

(Source: "Eucharistic Spirituality of Blessed Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa" by Sister María del Carmen González-Tejero, 2011, page 25,  pub. Congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us adore Jesus in the Eucharist with faith, love and gratitude. Let us offer Him our lives, our hearts, our souls, our thoughts, our words, our actions, our joys and our sorrows. Let us unite ourselves to Him in a perfect communion of love."

(Source: "Eucharistic Spirituality of Blessed Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa" by Sister María del Carmen González-Tejero, 2011, page 29,  pub. Congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist (According to Bing AI) )

Etlin, S.D. Fr. Lukas (1864 to 1927)
Priest with a great love for the Eucharist
"Jesus will grant the petitions of the Faithful in His Eucharistic Presence sooner than in any other place. The Saints realized this, and in all their trials and sufferings they hastened to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Janeen Zaio, Ambassadors for Christ's Real Presence facebook page - Click Here)

Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. (1877 to 1952)
Carmelite Nun from India
"Mother Euphrasia spent much of her day in the convent chapel before the Blessed Sacrament and she also nourished a great love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary; as a result, she was naturally an apostle of the Eucharist and of the Rosary...The local people called her "Praying Mother", and her Sisters in community referred to her as the "Mobile Tabernacle", because the divine presence she kept within her radiated to all she encountered."

(Source: Vatican website – https://www.vatican.va/)

"The most pleasing thing to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is to visit Him frequently in the Blessed Sacrament. He is eagerly waiting for us to come to Him. He is longing to fill our hearts with His divine love. Let us not disappoint Him by our indifference and negligence. Let us go to Him with confidence and trust. He will never reject us. He will always welcome us with His infinite mercy and compassion."

(Source: "The Letters of Blessed Euphrasia" by Fr. Lucas Vithuvattical, 1987, p. 139, pub. Congregation of the Mother of Carmel, Thrissur, Kerala, India (According to Bing AI) )

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Fatima, Our Lady of (May 13 to October 13 1917)
Apparition of Our Lady to Three Children at Fatima
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 3 children six different times, at Fatima, to place devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary alongside the well established devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Among the many messages and prayers she conveyed to the children was the importance of adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. She requested the following prayer to be said often: "Oh, Holy Trinity, we adore You. My God, my God, I love You in the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Return To Fatima website - https://returntofatima.org/)

Ferrini, Bl. Contardo (1859 to 1902)
Layman, Canon Lawyer, Patron Saint of Universities
Blessed Ferrini's life was practically an unbroken elevation of his soul to God. He attended daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration often. He could be completely absorbed in adoration - so much so that once he didn't notice someone stealing the mantle he was wearing across his shoulders.
Flavin, Bishop Glennon (1916 to 1995)
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska
"And then, dear seminarians, you’ve got to teach your people to love the Blessed Sacrament....  First of all, you teach them by your own reverence for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament....  Secondly, preach to them about it....  Introduce perpetual adoration in your parishes wherever it’s feasible.  What better way could we teach our people to love our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament than to preach perpetual adoration day and night? You think it’s impossible?  It’s being done in hundreds of parishes throughout our country!...  This is telling people again Who the Eucharist is!  Seminarians, start now to develop your great love and awe, and your reverence for the Holy Eucharist."

(Source: “Reflections and Prayers for Visits with Our Eucharistic Lord" updated by Bishop Flavin, 1986, Pauline Books and Media)

"Our young people have to come to love Our Lord before they will leave all things to follow Him.  One of the ways to bring them to that point is to ask them to make a five or ten minute visit with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament every day. Just to sit in His presence and talk with Him and listen to Him.  As they get to know Him, He will begin to reveal Himself to them more and more.  How their love for Him will grow in their souls!

(Source: “Reflections and Prayers for Visits with Our Eucharistic Lord" updated by Bishop Flavin, 1986, Pauline Books and Media)

"I beg you to make a holy hour every week before the Blessed Sacrament. It will be the best hour you spend on earth. It will be an hour of grace, of peace, of joy, of love. It will be an hour of transformation, of renewal, of strength. It will be an hour of union with Christ, who loves you more than you can imagine."

(Source: “The Eucharist and Priestly Vocations" 1992 letter by Bishop Flavin to his semanarians)

Frassati, Bl. Pier Giorgio (1901 to 1925)
Italian Layman called Man of the Eight Beatitudes
All of Blessed Pier's actions began with the contemplation of Jesus. He felt a strong constant urge to be near the Blessed Sacrament and would spend the whole night in adoration when it was offered.

"When you are totally consumed by the Eucharistic fire, then you will be able more consciously to thank God, who has called you to become part of His family. Then you will enjoy the peace that those who are happy in this world have never experienced, because true happiness, oh young people, does not consist in the pleasures of this world, or in earthly things, but in peace of conscience, which we only have if we are pure of heart and mind,"

(Source: Frassati Reflections website - https://frassatireflections.com/)

Fusco, St. Alfonso Maria (1839 to 1910)
Italian Priest, Founder of the Sisters of St. John Baptist
"Oh, how sweet it is to remain in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! How much peace, how much light, how much strength we receive from Him! Let us often go to visit Him and He will fill us with His blessings."

(Source: "Alfonso Maria Fusco: Letters and Spiritual Notes" by Sr. Maria Giuseppa Fusco, 1988, p. 133, pub. Generalate of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist in Rome, Italy, trans. by Bing AI 2023)

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Galgani, St. Gemma (1878 to 1903)
19th century Mystic and Stigmatic
"Every Thursday (night) I continued to make the Holy Hour, but it sometimes happened that it would last even till 2:00am because Jesus was with me; and nearly always He would make me share in that sorrow which He felt in the Garden at the sight of so many of my sins and those of the whole world. A sorrow which can well be compared to the agony of death."

(Source: St Gemma Galgani website - https://www.stgemmagalgani.com/)

"Let us go to Jesus. He is all alone and hardly anyone thinks of Him. Poor Jesus!"

(Source: St Gemma Galgani website - https://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2008/09/prayers-and-sayings-of-saint-gemma.html)

"(The Eucharist is) the school of Paradise, where one learns how to love, the school is the supper room, Jesus is the Master, and the doctrines are His Flesh and Blood."

(Source: St Gemma Galgani website - https://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2009/06/st-gemma-on-how-to-pray.html)

"Can You see that as soon as the day breaks I think of You? As evening comes, I am near You.... I am near You at every moment. I love You, Jesus...."

(Source: St Gemma Galgani website - https://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2008/09/prayers-and-sayings-of-saint-gemma.html)

"Yesterday, in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament I felt myself burning so fiercely that I had to go away. I felt stunned that so many could stay so near to Jesus and not be reduced to ashes. I felt I should be consumed. Jesus is such a sweet irresistible Lover; how can one fail to love Him with one's whole heart and soul? How can one not wish to be wholly absorbed in Him, and consumed in the flames of His holy love?"

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament website - https://www.acfp2000.com/AprMayJun2025.html)

Gallegos, Ven. Alphonse (1931 to 1991)
Auxillary Bishop of Sacramento, California
Gallegos was a Eucharistic man; he celebrated Mass with great reverence and inspired others to want to be with Christ, in the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist was his hidden treasure: Gallegos spent hours before the Blessed Sacrament daily, rising early to converse with Christ, beginning his day with a renewed desire for God and to strive for holiness...It is probably not by chance that Bishop Gallegos served in the Diocese of Sacramento, where he loved to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, Santísimo Sacramento. Gallegos would often say upon returning from his travels to Sacramento, “I am glad to be back home in Sacramento, my little piece of heaven".

(Source: Diocese of Sacramento website – https://www.scd.org)

García, St. Manuel González (1877 to 1940)
Bishop of Palencia, Apostle of the Abandoned Tabernacles
"The Heart of Jesus in the Tabernacle looks at me.  He looks at me always.  He looks at me everywhere.  He looks at me as if He doesn't have anyone else to look at but me."

(Source: AnaStpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com)

"I ask to be buried next to a Tabernacle, so that my bones, after death, as my tongue and my pen in life, are saying to those who pass: there is Jesus! There He is! Do not let him be abandoned!

(Source: Eucharistic Revival ! Diocese of Rochester, NY website - https://eucharisticrevival.dor.org/)

"My faith was looking at Jesus through the door of that tabernacle, so silent, so patient, so good, gazing right back at me…His gaze was telling me much and asking me for more. It was a gaze in which all the sadness of the Gospels was reflected; the sadness of ‘no room in the Inn”; the sadness of those words, “Do you also want to leave me?”; the sadness of poor Lazarus begging for crumbs from the rich man’s table; the sadness of the betrayal of Judas, the denial of Peter, of the soldier’s slap, of the spittle of the Praetorium, and the abandonment of all."

(Source: "The Bishop of the Abandoned Tabernacle: St. Manuel Gonzalez Garcia" by Victoria Schneider, pages 23-24)

"As the water in the stream gives off freshness and moisture although nobody approaches its banks, or as the rose breathes forth perfume although nobody gets close enough to smell it, in the same way, the Heart of Jesus in the tabernacle, abandoned and alone, is always exhaling power."

(Source: Catholic Mass in English website - https://sanjuandediossmamx.org/)

Ghika, Bl. Vladimir (1873 to 1954)
Romanian Priest and Martyr
"Do not let a day pass without having recourse to (the Blessed Sacrament), and remain in its presence as long as possible. It is the source of all grace; it contains within itself all that is necessary for us."

(Source: "The Eucharist: The Mystery of Presence" bk. by Henri de Luba, 1982, page 77, pub. Ignatius Press (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us go often to visit Jesus in the tabernacle. Let us go with confidence and simplicity, as we would go to visit a friend. Let us not be afraid of disturbing him, of boring him, of asking too much from him. He is always there, waiting for us, ready to listen to us, to console us, to help us, to bless us. He is always there, offering himself to us, giving himself to us, inviting us to receive him. He is always there, loving us with an infinite love, a love that never changes, never diminishes, never fails. He is always there, calling us to his intimacy, to his friendship, to his union. He is always there, longing for our love, our adoration, our thanksgiving, our reparation."

(Source: "Our Lady and the Holy Sacrament" bk. by Bl. Vladimir Ghika, editor & transl. Fr. John Hardon S.J., 1986, p.13, pub. Eternal Life (According to Bing AI) )

Giaccardo, Bl. Timothy (1896 to 1948)
Italian Society of St. Paul Priest
"The visit to the Blessed Sacrament is an act of faith in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, with all his power, his wisdom, his love. It is an act of humility, of reverence, of worship. It is an act of love, of union, of offering, of petition, of reparation, of thanksgiving."

(Source: "Mary: The Fastest Way to Be Transformed in Christ" by Bl. James Alberione (quoting Bl. Timothy Giaccardo), 2018, p.23, pub. Pauline Books & Media (According to Bing AI) )

Giaquinta, S.D. William (1914 to 1994)
Bishop of the Diocese of Tivoli, Italy
"Love, as the true essence of holiness, grows ever deeper in us through the frequent recollection of and visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: “The Cenacle: A School of Holiness" by William Giaguinta, 1988, Pro-Sactity Press)

Ginard Marti, Bl. Mary Of The Angels (1894 to 1936)
Spanish Nun and Martyr
Many of our Saints have said that Eucharistic Adoration helps us overcome fears and prepares us for tasks we thought would be impossible of us. Blessed Mary Of The Angels was no exception as she would spend long hours in adoration before our beloved Lord. She prepared herself well in this way to later accept martyrdom according to Pope Benedict XVI.
Gomez, S.D. Jesús Antonio Gómez (1895 to 1971)
Diocesan Priest in Colombia
The Venerable Servant of God had a personal relationship with the Lord, cultivated through deep piety and constant prayer. He spent many hours in Eucharistic adoration (even when ill). For this reason people called him: "The lamp of the Blessed Sacrament".

(Source: Dicastery For The Causes Of Saints website – Click Here)

Gorazdowski, St. Zygmunt (1845 to 1920)
Cardinal and Founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph
"St Zygmunt Gorazdowski also became famous for his devotion founded on the celebration and adoration of the Eucharist. Living Christ's offering urged him toward the sick, the poor and the needy... In founding the Association of Priests, the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph and many other charitable institutions, Zygmunt Gorazdowski always allowed himself to be guided by the spirit of communion, fully revealed in the Eucharist." (Pope Benedict XVI, Oct. 15 2006 homily during St. Zygmunt canonization)

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va)

Goursat, S.D. Pierre (1914 to 1991)
Founder of the Emmanuel Community and Fraternity of Jesus
"One purpose of adoration, naturally, is to honour the Body and He art of Christ, but in addition to this, adoration is the place where we can ask to be set on fire with love, that we be enflamed with love, so as to in turn ignite our brothers and sisters. The Church of today has gone cold. The only way of transforming and revitalising the Church is through love; love which comes from the Heart of Jesus. This is something to be asked for during adoration and through confident trusting prayer."

(Source: Pierre Goursat website – https://www.pierregoursat.com/)

Granzotto, Bl. Claudio, O.F.M (1900 to 1947)
Italian Nun of the Order of Friars Minor and a Sculptor
He dedicated his Vocation to the sevice of the poor, contemplation of the Gospel and expression of his faith thru his work of being a Sculptor.  In addition, he had a great devotion to Eucharistic Adoration spending many hours before our beloved Lord.
Greco, Bl. Francesco Maria (1857 to 1931)
Italian Priest, Co-founder of the Little Workers
"It is before the Most Blessed Sacrament that I found the Love of Jesus and the Power of His love."

(Source: Little Workers Of The Sacred Hearts website - https://www.littleworkersofthesacredhearts.org/spirituality/)

Guanella, St. Luigi (1842 to 1915)
Italian Priest and Founder of 3 Religious Orders
"Legions of angels surround the tabernacle in adoration."

(Source: Blessed Luigi Guanella website - http://www.luigiguanella.com/)

"The earth is filled with tabernacles - Praise Him!"

(Source: Anastpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

"The Holy Eucharist visited us daily becomes our heaven."

(Source: Blessed Luigi Guanella website - http://www.luigiguanella.com/)

"A community of adorers becomes a family of love."

(Source: Blessed Luigi Guanella website - http://www.luigiguanella.com/)

"Jesus awaits your adoration in the Eucharist."

(Source: Blessed Luigi Guanella website - http://www.luigiguanella.com/)

"How beautiful to see the people of God praying before the Blessed Sacrament exposed."

(Source: Blessed Luigi Guanella website - http://www.luigiguanella.com/)

"The fountain of holy love is in Jesus Christ and we have Jesus with us in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. From that throne of love, how often He enlightens the minds of His children, and how many again find their peace of heart."

(Source: Anastpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

Guardini, S.D. Romano (1885 to 1968)
German Priest, philosopher and theologian
"The tabernacle is the dwelling place of God among men. It is the sign of his love, his mercy, his faithfulness. It is the place where we can meet him, adore him, thank him, ask him for what we need. It is the place where he waits for us, where he invites us, where he gives himself to us."

(Source: "Sacred Signs" by Romano Guardini, editor Peter Kwasniewski, 2015, p. 49, pub. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (According to Bing AI) )

Guerra, Bl. Elena (1835 to 1914)
Religious Nun, Foundress of the Oblates of the Holy Spirit
"The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace."

(Source: "The Holy Spirit and His Work in Souls" by Elena Guerra, 1904 Italian edition, page 133 )

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Hardon, S.D. Fr. John (1914 to 2000)
American Jesuit Priest and Catechist
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Hesselblad, St. Elizabeth (1870 to 1957)
Swedish Nun and foundress of the Bridgetine Sisters
"Let us be faithful to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, let us visit Him often, let us make reparation for the outrages He receives from the world, let us console His Heart that is so wounded by our sins and ingratitude."

(Source: "Mother Elizabeth of the Trinity: Letters and Testimonies", edited by Sr. M. Hilaria Goessmann, O.Ss.S., transl. by Sr. M. Louise O’Sullivan, O.Ss.S, 1999, p. 211, pub. Bridgettine Sisters, Rome, Italy (According to Bing AI) )

"By visiting (Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament) often, we will grow in his love, we will become more like him, we will share in his life, we will experience his peace, we will enjoy his sweetness, we will taste his goodness, we will feel his power, we will know his wisdom, we will see his beauty, we will hear his call, we will follow his will, we will do his work, we will spread his kingdom, we will glorify his name, we will honor his presence, we will adore his majesty, we will worship his divinity, we will contemplate his mystery, we will celebrate his memory, we will await his coming, we will long for his embrace, we will rejoice in his friendship, we will delight in his intimacy, we will rest in his arms, we will abide in his heart."

(Source: "The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus" by St. Elizabeth Hesselblad, edited by Sr. M. Caterina Esselen, O.Ss.S., transl. by Sr. M. Francesca Vitulano, O.Ss.S., 2016, p.24, pub. Casa di Santa Brigida, Rome, Italy (According to Bing AI) )

Hurtado Cruchaga, St. Alberto (1901 to 1952)
Jesuit Priest, Lawyer, Social Worker and founder of El Hogar De Cristo
"Every day, at least for a few minutes, we should visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We should go to him as a friend, as a brother, as a spouse. We should tell him everything that is in our hearts: our joys, our sorrows, our desires, our difficulties, our projects, our fears, our hopes. We should ask him for his help, his light, his grace. We should thank him for his gifts, for his love, for his sacrifice. We should adore him as our God, and love him as our all."

(Source: "The Spiritual Writings of Saint Alberto Hurtado", edited by Fernando Montes, SJ, translated by Joseph V. Owens, SJ, 2006, p. 86, Ignatius Press (According to Bing AI) )

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Iturrate Zubero, Bl. Domingo (1901 to 1927)
Spanish Priest, Bl. Domingo of the Blessed Sacrament
"The visit to the Blessed Sacrament is an act of faith and love that we make to Jesus Christ, who remains in the tabernacle for love of us. It is a visit of friendship, of gratitude, of reparation, of petition. It is a visit that pleases Jesus very much, because he sees that we recognize and adore his presence in that hidden state, that we thank him for his benefits, that we ask him for our needs, that we console him for our offenses."

(Source: "Eucharistic Meditations of Blessed Domingo of the Blessed Sacrament" by Bl. Domingo Iturrate Zubero, 1984, p. 23, pub. Institute of the Trinity (According to Bing AI) )

Ivanios, S.D. Geevarghese (1882 to 1953)
First Archbishop of Trivandrum, India in the Syro-Malankara Roman Catholic Church
"Visiting the blessed sacrament is a very pious practice that enriches our spiritual life. It is a sign of our love and devotion to Jesus, who is truly present in the tabernacle. It is a way of expressing our gratitude and reverence to him, who gave himself for us on the cross and who continues to give himself for us in the Eucharist. It is a means of obtaining grace and blessings from him, who is the source of all good things. It is an opportunity to converse with him, who is our friend and savior, and to listen to his voice in our heart. It is a chance to offer him our petitions and intercessions, our praises and thanksgivings, our sorrows and joys, our hopes and fears."

(Source: "Love of God" by Geevarghese Ivanios, 1997, p. 81, pub. Bethany Publications (According to Bing AI) )

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John Paul I, Bl. Pope (1912 to 1978)
Pope in 1978
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John XXIII, St. Pope (1881 to 1963)
Pope from 1958 to 1963
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Jesús, St. María de las Maravillas de (1891 to 1974)
Spanish Discalced Carmelite Nun who founded several Convents of her Order
"Let us go to the tabernacle where Jesus is waiting for us with open arms. He is our refuge, our consolation, our hope. He is our all. Let us tell him everything that is in our hearts: our joys, our sorrows, our desires, our fears, our gratitude, our love. He will listen to us with infinite patience and kindness, and he will answer us with his grace and his peace."

(Source: "The Love of Jesus in the Eucharist” by María de las Maravillas de Jesús, translated by Sister Mary Immaculate, OCD, 2004, p. 83, pub. ICS Publications in Washington, DC (According to Bing AI) )

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Kajpr, S.D. Adolf (1902 to 1959)
Czechoslovakian Jesuit Priest
"(Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament) is longing for your company, for your affection, for your conversation. He wants to give you His grace, His peace, His joy, His love. He wants to make you His friend, His disciple, His bride. He wants to share with you His secrets, His plans, His wishes. He wants to entrust you with His interests, His concerns, His missions. He wants to make you His instrument, His co-worker, His apostle. He wants to form you in His image, to transform you into Himself, to unite you with Himself. … Do not be afraid to approach Him, to speak to Him, to listen to Him, to love Him."

(Source: "Adolf Kajpr: Letters from Prison" by František Tomášek, transl. by Paul Wilson, 1989, p. 81, pub. Paulist Press, New York (According to Bing AI) )

Kowalska, St. Faustina (1905 to 1938)
Polish Nun and Apostle of Divine Mercy
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Kalinowski, St. Rapheal (1835 to 1907)
Carmelite Priest who founded many monasteries in Poland
"Our Redeemer ever present in the most Blessed Sacrament, extends His hands to everyone. He opens His heart and says, "Come to Me, all of you."

(Source: Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angelus - https://carmelitesistersocd.com/)

Katarzyniec, Venerable Wenanty (1889 to 1921)
Polish Priest and a Conventual Franciscan
"If we want to find God, let us hurry to come before the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Friars Minor Conventual website - https://www.ofmconv.net/en/)

Knox, Monsignor Ronald (1888 to 1957)
Famous English Priest, Theologian, and Catholic Author
"The Blessed Sacrament is a window in the wall; a window through which we can see, not indeed heaven itself, but the light that streams from it. A window, too, through which we can hear a voice; not indeed the voice of God himself, but the voice of one who speaks for him, calling us out into the open; calling us away from the ointments and the spikenard of Solomon’s court, that stupefy and enchain our senses, to the gardens and vineyards, to the fields and the villages, to the pure airs of eternity."

(Source: "“The Window in the Wall and Other Sermons on the Holy Eucharist", 1956, "Window in the Wall" sermon, page 25, pub. Burns and Oates, London)

"Faith is nourished by adoration; hope is nourished by adoration; charity is nourished by adoration. And when we have done with adoring him here below, we shall adore him still in heaven; only then we shall see him as he is."

(Source: "“The Window in the Wall and Other Sermons on the Holy Eucharist", 1956, "The End and the Eucharist" sermon, page 130, pub. Burns and Oates, London)

Kolbe, St. Maximillian (1894 to 1941)
Martyr and Franciscan Priest
"My aim is to institute Perpetual (Eucharistic) Adoration, for this is the most important activity."

(Source: Militia of the Immaculata USA facebook site - https://www.facebook.com/MilitiaoftheImmaculataUSA)

"God dwells in our midst in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar."

(Source: The Sign of the Cross tumblr site - https://signum-crucis.tumblr.com/)

"Let us not forget to visit . . . Jesus. Let us tell Him we love Him. We might ask Him what He wants of us, what are His wishes. Sometimes we might ask Jesus something for ourselves and something for others. One can speak to Jesus as brother to brother, as friend to friend, more so, since it often happens that men do not understand us, whereas Jesus understands each of us always."

(Source: The Sign of the Cross tumblr site - https://signum-crucis.tumblr.com/)

Kurialacherry, Ven. Thomas (1873 to 1925)
Bishop of Changanacherry in Tamil Nadu, India
"The core of Eucharistic devotion is a deep personal attachment to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist."

(Source: Sisters Of The Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament website - https://sabscongregation.org/index.php#2)

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Labor, Ven. Marcello (1890 to 1954)
Catholic Priest, Jewish Convert, Doctor and WWI Soldier
He had a conversion from the Jewish faith to Catholicism in 1914.  Later, he founded the "Catholic Center", in Trieste Italy, as a place that could teach catholic doctrine and encourage Eucharistic devotion through adoration. After his wife died in 1934 he got special permission to study for the priesthood.  He was ordained in 1940.
Ledóchowska, St. Ursula (1865 to 1939)
Polish Nun, Foundress of Ursulines of the Agonizing Heart
"Let us make frequent visits to the blessed sacrament, even if they are short and simple. Let us make fervent acts of adoration, praise, thanksgiving, reparation, petition, and offering. Let us make sincere acts of contrition, amendment, resolution, and consecration. Let us make loving acts of affection, devotion, union, and surrender."

(Source: "St. Ursula Ledóchowska: A Woman for Our Times" by Sr. Mary Cecilia Gaudette,  2005, p. 123, pub. Ursulines of the Roman Union (According to Bing AI) )

Leibold, Archbishop Paul F. (1914 to 1972)
Archbishop of Cincinnati, Ohio
"We urge all our people to make frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament, to spend some time in adoration before the tabernacle where the Lord dwells. Such visits are a powerful means of deepening our personal union with Christ, of increasing our love for him and for our brothers and sisters. They are also a sign of our reverence and gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist, a gift that demands a response of love and service on our part."

(Source: Archbishop Paul F. Leibold's 1971 Pastoral Letter "The Eucharist: The Center of Christian Life" (According to Bing AI) )

Leseur, S.D. Elisabeth (1866 to 1914)
French Mystic Known for Her Husband's Conversion
"Eucharistic adoration is a gift from God. It is a time for us to come and be with Him, to love Him, and to be loved by Him. It is a time for us to receive His grace and to grow in our faith. I encourage everyone to spend some time in Eucharistic adoration each day. It is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences that we can have."

(Source: Elisabeth Leseur's March 18, 1913 letter to her sister-in-law Marguerite )

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Mandić, St. Leopold (1866 to 1942)
Capuchin priest known for his lifelong confessional ministry
"Deep religious reflections are the fruit of persevering at night in prayer before Jesus in the Eucharist."

(Source: Capuchin Franciscan historical archives; canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 16, 1983)

March Mesa, St. Nazaria Ignacia (1889 to 1943)
Spanish Nun and Foundress of the Missionaries of the Crusade
"The visit to the Blessed Sacrament is an act of faith, of love, of gratitude, of reparation, of petition. It is a moment of intimate conversation with Jesus, who waits for us in the tabernacle to listen to us, to console us, to instruct us, to bless us."

(Source: "Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle: Hours and Half-Hours of Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament" by Rev. F. X. Lasance, 1898, p.46, Benziger Brothers, USA)

Marchese, S.D. Rosetta (1922 to 1984)
Superior General of Mary Help of Christians
"Now, we say many things, but I am convinced that only one would turn the Congregation upside down: to have the sisters spend ten minutes every day before the Tabernacle in silent prayer of contemplation and union with His Will. All problems would be solved there. Let us begin by being faithful so that they may all get there."

(Source: Mother Rosetta Marchese, Letter to Sister Elvira Casapollo, Mornese, August 19, 1978, as quoted in the Salesian Bulletin Online article, "Mother Rosetta Marchese: deeply Salesian educator because rooted in Christ", May 13, 2024 - https://www.donbosco.press/. English translation smoothed for readability.)

Marchisio, Bl. Clement (1833 to 1903)
Founder of the Institute Of The Daughters Of St. Joseph
Signup to cover an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. It will bring you great strength especially during times of trials and tribulations in your life. All the Saints knew this including Blessed Marchisio who said: "You see, I too find myself sometimes overwhelmed by the weight of trials; but after five minutes in front of the Blessed Sacrament, which is our all, I feel entirely invigorated. Do the same when you are depressed and discouraged."

(Source of quote: "The Eucharist: The Source of All Grace" by Clement Marchisio, 1988 English translation by Fr. Joseph A. Bracken, chapter 4, page 49, pub. Daughters of St. Joseph )

Maria Candida of the Eucharist, Bl. (1884 to 1949)
Carmelite Nun and Mystic of the Eucharist
(Blessed Maria) said that she wanted "to keep Jesus company in the Eucharist for as long as possible."  She prolonged the time of her adoration, especially every Thursday, when from eleven to midnight she would be before the tabernacle.  The Eucharist really dominated her entire spiritual life, not so much for the devotion, as for the fundamental effect it had on her spiritual relationship with God..."I ask my Jesus (that I can) be a guardian of all the tabernacles of the world, until the end of time."

(Source: Vatican website – https://www.vatican.va/)

Maria de Jesus Sacramentado, St. (1868 to 1959)
Foundress of the Daughters Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
St. Maria, the first Mexican woman to be canonized, had a great devotion to the Eucharist, which invigorated her for her apostolate to the poor and sick in Mexico. At her canonization Pope John Paul II said: "Her spirituality was marked by an exceptional Eucharistic piety, since it is clear that an excellent way to union with the Lord is to seek Him, to adore Him, to love Him in the most holy mystery of his real presence in the Sacrament of the Altar."

(Source of quote: Vatican website – https://www.vatican.va/)

Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Ven. (1866 to 1937)
Founder of the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart
"Don’t feel alone because you’re not. Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament wants to be your Confidant, your Friend, your Consoler."

(Source: Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angelus website - https://carmelitesistersocd.com/)

"Meditate upon the love God our Lord has for you. Be sure to meditate very close to the tabernacle, peacefully and without being apprehensive about this or that because anxiety is bad. It springs from pride."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament website - http://www.acfp2000.com/)

"How good You are, my God! You granted me such consolation at the time of adoration."

(Source: Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angelus website - https://carmelitesistersocd.com/)

"The prayer of one soul alone, united to that of Jesus in the tabernacle can save the world."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament website - http://www.acfp2000.com/)

Maria Teresa of St. Joseph, Bl. (1855 to 1938)
Foundress of the Carmelite Daughters of the Divine Heart of Jesus
"My greatest joy was to be so near the Blessed Sacrament, where I felt penetrated by the warmth of God’s love... Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament wants to be your Confidant, your Friend, your Consoler."

(Source: Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus website; beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on May 13, 2006)

Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, Bl. (1894 to 1967)
Founder of the Secular Institute Of Notre-Dame De Vie
"The soul that lives by faith in the presence of Jesus in the tabernacle, and that often visits him, will receive from him light, strength, peace, and joy. It will learn to know him better, to love him more, and to follow him more closely."

(Source: "I Want to See God: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality" bk. by P. Marie-Eugene, O.C.D., transl. by Sr. M. Verda Clare, O.C.D., 1998, p. 378, pub. Thomas More Publishing (According to Bing AI) )

Marmion, Blessed Columba (1858 to 1923)
Irish Monk and Author of Classic Catholic Books
"Wouldn't it indeed be a failure of respect to neglect the divine Guest who awaits us in the tabernacle? He dwells there, really present, He who was present in the crib, at Nazareth, upon the mountains of Judea, at the Last Supper, upon the cross. He is there, the same Christ who healed the lepers, stilled the tempest, and promised to the good thief a place in His kingdom. We find there our Savior, our Friend, our elder Brother, in the fullness of His almighty power, in the ever-fruitful virtue of His mysteries, the infinite superabundance of His merits, and the ineffable mercy of His love."

(Source: "Christ in the Eucharist" by Columba Marmion, 1923, page 12)

"Once you feel the attraction to remain in the silence of adoration in God's presence, you must give yourself entirely to the Holy Spirit and remain there in pure faith. If God gives you no feeling, no sentiment, no distinct thought, just be there before Him in silent love. During such moments He operates insensibly in the soul and does more for her perfection than she could in a lifetime by her own thoughts."

(Source: Truth Himself blog - \https://truthhimself.blogspot.com/?m=1)

"We show our adoration by going to visit Christ in the tabernacle or exposed in the monstrance. Would it not indeed be a failing in respect to neglect the divine Guest who awaits us? He dwells there, really present, He who was present in the crib, at Nazareth, upon the mountains of Judea, in the supper-room, upon the Cross. It is the same Jesus who said to the Samaritan woman, 'If thou didst know the gift of God!'."

(Source: AZ Quotes website - https://www.azquotes.com/)

"Let us then draw near to the Child God with great faith...In the Tabernacle as in the Crib, it is the same God full of power, the same Savior full of tender mercy."

(Source: Fr. David Abernethy twitter site - https://twitter.com/philokalia_min)

Marto, St. Francisco (1908 to 1919)
One of the three shepherd children of Fatima
"Go to the church and give my love to the Hidden Jesus. What hurts me most is that I cannot go there myself and stay awhile with the Hidden Jesus."

(Source: Return To Fatima website - https://returntofatima.org/)

Marvelli, Bl. Alberto (1918 to 1946)
Layman, engineer, and member of Catholic Action
"What a new world opens up to me contemplating Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament... it awakens holy ideas in me, a burning and consuming flame, but one that makes me so happy!"

(Source: Salesians Don Bosco (Canada and Eastern United States) website – https://salesians.org/)

Matulaitis-Matulevicius, Bl. Jurgis (1871 to 1927)
Bishop Emeritus of Vilnius, Lithuania
"I want to visit the Blessed Sacrament more often, especially when I feel sad or discouraged. I want to adore Jesus in the Eucharist and thank Him for all His graces and blessings. I want to unite myself with Him and offer Him my whole being."

(Source: "Blessed Matulaitis-Matulewicz's Journal" by Bl. Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevicius, translated by Rev. Casimir Pugevicius, MIC, 1987, p. 66, pub. Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (According to Bing AI) )

"I urge you to love Jesus in the Eucharist with all your heart. Visit Him often in the tabernacle, where He waits for you with love. Adore Him and receive Him with reverence and gratitude. He is your Lord, your Savior, your Friend, your Spouse. He is your life and your joy. He will give you strength and grace to fulfill your duties and to bear your crosses. He will make you holy and happy."

(Source: "Letters of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewiciis" by Bl. Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevicius, translated by Rev. Casimir Pugevicius, MIC, 1988, p. 131, pub. Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (According to Bing AI) )

Mauro, Ven. Gaetano (1888 to 1969)
Italian Priest, Founder of Pius Rural Catechist Workers
"We speak of Paradise, of Heaven, of the Angels: but let us feel that on earth we have Paradise, our heaven, in the tabernacle around which the angels take turns in continuous adoration...We recommended the visit to the Blessed Sacrament every day...Be Eucharistic souls!"

(Source: Pious workers rural catechists Ardorini Missionaries website – https://sites.google.com/site/piioperaicatechistirurali/home)

Mela, Bl. Itala (1904 to 1957)
Laywoman and Mystic
"Every visit to the Blessed Sacrament is a step towards heaven, a foretaste of paradise, a glimpse of glory. There I meet Jesus, who is my way, my truth and my life. There I hear his voice, who speaks to my heart. There I see his face, who is the splendour of the Father."

(Source: "The Trinitarian Experience of Itala Mela: A Mystic of the Twentieth Century" by Fr. Giuseppe M. Cagn, 2019, p. 194, pub. Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (According to Bing AI) )

"I feel an irresistible attraction to the tabernacle, where Jesus is really present. I cannot live without Him. He is my strength, my consolation, my joy, my everything. I would like to spend hours and hours in adoration, in silence, in intimacy with Him. I would like to make everyone understand the greatness of this gift, the infinite love that Jesus has for us in giving Himself to us in the Eucharist."

(Source: "Itala Mela: A Mystic in the World" by Fr. Giuseppe De Luca, 2017, p. 97, pub. Edizioni San Paolo (According to Bing AI) )

Menendez, S.D. Sister Josefa (1890 to 1923)
20th Century Mystic and Sister of the Sacred Heart
Jesus conveyed to Servant of God Sr. Menendez, through many messages, His loneliness in the Blessed Sacrament and the importance of Eucharistic Adoration to console Him - "Contemplate me in the prison (during my Passion) where I spent the greater part of the night...Compare the prison with the Tabernacle...In the prison I endured cold, sleeplessness, hunger and thirst, pain, shame, solitude, and desertion. And there passed before My mind's eye all the tabernacles where in the course of ages I should lack the shelter of love...And how often should I wait for this or that other soul to visit Me in the Blessed Sacrament and receive Me into his heart...how many nights should I spend longing for his coming...but he would let business or carelessness or anxiety for his health get the better of him...and he would not come! Gaze steadfastly upon Him during that night of pain and see that sorrow continued in the loneliness of countless tabernacles and the coldness of many hearts. Comfort Me in My sorrow by keeping Me faithful company..."

(Source: Way Of Divine Love book by Sister Josefa Menendez, Jan. 1, 1993, Tan Books Publishers)

Jesus also told Sister Josefa that at the Last Supper "It was bliss for Me to think of all those to whom I should be both Companion and Heavenly Food, of all those who would surround Me to the end of time with adoration, reparation and love."

(Source: Way Of Divine Love book by Sister Josefa Menendez, Jan. 1, 1993, Tan Books Publishers)

Jesus talking to Sr. Menedez - "It is love for souls that keeps Me a prisoner in the Blessed Sacrament, I stay there that all may come and find the comfort they need in the tenderest of Hearts, the best of Fathers, the most faithful of Friends, who will never abandon them. The Holy Eucharist is the invention of Love... Yet how few souls correspond to that love which spends and consumes itself for them."

(Source: Way Of Divine Love book by Sister Josefa Menendez, Jan. 1, 1993, Tan Books Publishers)

Jesus talking to Sr. Menedez - "The Eucharist is the invention of Love!. . .Yet how few souls correspond to that love which spends and consumes itself for them! I live in the midst of sinners that I may be their life, their physician, and the remedy of the diseases bred by corrupt nature. And in return they forsake, insult, and despise me."

(Source: "Way Of Divine Love" book by Sister Josefa Menendez, as quoted by Father Florian Racini in "Could You Not Watch With Me One Hour-How to Cultivate a Deeper Relationship with the Lord through Eucharistic Adoration" book)

Meo, Ven. Antonietta (1930 to 1937)
Youngest Non-Martyr Confessor on Path to Sainthood (Age 6)
"I always want to be Your lamp which burns night and day before You and near You in the Sacrament of the altar."

(Source: One of her many letters to Jesus Christ towards the end of her life (According to Bing AI)

Merz, Bl. Ivan (1896 to 1928)
Layman
Completely devoted to the Church and the Vicar of Christ in Rome, Ivan lived a holy life imbued with the worship of the Eucharist. Although he was a layman he is called "the pillar of the Church" in Croatia.

(Source: Blessed Ivan Merz website - http://ivanmerz.hr/english/)

'Never forget God! Always desire to be united with Him.  Begin each day in the first place with meditation and prayer, possibly close to the Blessed Sacrament or during Mass. During this time, plans for the day are made, one's defects are put under examination and grace is implored for the strength to overcome all weakness."

(Source: Anastpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

Montoya, St. Laura (1874 to 1949)
Nun and Foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the I.V.M.
St. Montoya had a great desire to remain in Eucharistic Adoration before our Lord in the Tabernacle.  She once wrote "I felt a great desire to have three long lives: one to dedicate to adoration, the other to spend in humiliations and the third for the missions."
Morales, St. Genoveva Torres (1870 to 1956)
Foundress of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart and Angels
"How good it is to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! How much he consoles us, how much he teaches us, how much he loves us! He is always waiting for us, always ready to listen to us, always eager to grant us his favors."

(Source: "Genoveva Torres Morales: A Woman for Our Time" by Sr. Mary of the Sacred Heart, OCD, 2003, p. 87, pub. Institute of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Holy Angels (According to Bing AI) )

Moreno y Diaz, St. Ezequiel (1848 to 1906)
Bishop of Pasto, Columbia
"Visit Our Lord in the Tabernacle often. Speak to Him to make your Faith alive. Tell Him your needs, and humbly ask Him for remedy. Make these visits frequently and fruitfully, and you shall learn much from Him, for Our Jesus is a good Teacher."

(Source: Augistinian Recollects, Province of St. Nicholas of Tolentine website PDF downdload - Click Here

Moscati, St. Giuseppe (1880 to 1927)
Italian Layman and Doctor Devoted to the Blessed Sacrament
He had a great love for Jesus in the Eucharist, received Holy Communion every day, and spent time in Adoration. His spiritual director, Father Giovanni Aromatisi, SJ, said that Moscati's devotion to the Eucharist "was the center of his whole life." He was also very devoted to the Blessed Mother, prayed the Rosary daily, went on pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, and spoke of her often to his students and patients.

(Source: Holy Redeemer Parish, Sydney, NovabScotia, Canada website - https://holyredeemer.iparish.ca)

"Jesus my love, your love makes me sublime; your love sanctifies me, it turns me not only towards one only creature, but towards all creatures, towards the infinite beauty of all beings created in your own image and likeness."

(Source: Saints Quotes Catholic pinterest page - Click Here)

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Nadiani, Ven. Giovanni (1885 to 1940)
Religious Brother of the Most Blessed Sacrament Congregation
"The hour of adoration is an angelic exercise; it is the most necessary thing to refresh at the fountainhead the roots of virtue, to rekindle the warmth of our spirit at this ardent furnace. Adoration is the most delightful experience. The only happiness, the only joy promised to religious. Adoration is my little Mass. With what commitment I must celebrate it! I must prepare every time a victim to offer. I must renew every day the profound adoration of the Virgin at the moment of the Incarnation, her loving thanksgiving, her immolation, and her prayer."

(Source: Aggregation Of The Blessed Sacrament website - https://www.aggregationblessedsacrament.org)

Nisch, Bl. Franziska (1882 to 1913)
German Nun, Religious name - Ulrikar
"Go often to Jesus in the blessed sacrament. He waits for you with open arms to fill you with his grace and peace."

(Source: "Blessed Franziska Nisch: A Life of Love and Sacrifice" by Sister M. Theresia Nisch, translated by Fr. John Sullivan, 1988, p. 87, pub. Daughters of St. Paul (According to Bing AI) )

"How happy are those who can spend hours in adoration before the tabernacle! They are the privileged ones who can enjoy the sweet presence of Jesus."

(Source: "Blessed Franziska Nisch: A Life of Love and Sacrifice" by Sister M. Theresia Nisch, translated by Fr. John Sullivan, 1988, p. 89, pub. Daughters of St. Paul (According to Bing AI) )

Novarese, Bl. Luigi (1914 to 1984)
Italian Priest, Co-founder of the Apostolate of Suffering
"(The Eucharist) is Jesus Himself, really present among us, who invites us, who calls us, who waits for us, who loves us. How can we resist His voice, His appeal, His invitation, His love? How can we neglect such a great gift, such a precious treasure, such a sublime mystery? How can we not visit Him, adore Him, thank Him, love Him, every day, every hour, every moment?"

(Source: "Eucharistic Spirituality: Conferences to the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament" bk. by Luigi Novarese and Silvio Sass, 2019, p.13, pub. Pauline Books and Media (According to Bing AI) )

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O'Connor, Cardinal John (1920 to 2000)
Cardinal and Archbishop of Chicago, Illinois
"It is most heartening to learn that young men and women, in their late teens and twenties, are increasingly attracted to meditative prayer in the Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. May all the faithful find in the Eucharist their source of strength and courage to imitate our Lady, totally open to his will in their daily lives. It is my hope that this devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist will spread to more and more parishes and dioceses across our nation."

(Source: AZ Quotes website - https://www.azquotes.com/quote/590332)

of Jesus, St. Candida Maria (1845 to 1912)
Foundress of the Congregation Of The Daughters Of Jesus
The easiest road to to becoming a Saint includes much Eucharistic Adoration in ones spiritual life. St. Canidida Maria knew this as she would spend long hours in adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle. She tried to stress the importance of this practice to all who entered her order.
of the Andes, St. Teresa of Jesus (1900 to 1920)
Carmelite Nun
"I abyss myself in His magnificence and His wisdom but when I ponder His goodness, my heart can say nothing - I can only Adore."

(Source: Carmelite Quotations blog - https://carmelitequotations.blogspot.com/)

"Let's love Jesus who has loved us so much. With this thought let's come frequently before His tabernacle each day. He is always looking at us and desiring that we love Him."

(Source: St. Teresa's letter to her sistern Rebeca )

"Jesus is present and lives in our midst in the Eucharist. Let us listen to Hm for He is Truth. Let us look at Him for He is the face of the Father. Let us love Him for He is love, giving Himself to His creatures. He comes to our soul so that it may disappear in Him and become divine. What union, however great, can compare to this?"

(Source: St. Teresa's letter to her brother Luis )

of the Cross, St. Mary (1842 to 1909)
Co-founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart
St. Mary Of The Cross had a great devotion and love for the Eucharist. She often spent long hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament besides attending Mass and said: "Let us all resign ourselves into His hands, and pray that in all things He may guide us to do His Holy Will... When thoughts of this or that come I turn to Him and say: 'Only what you will, my God. Use me as You will'."

(Source of quote: St, Mary of the Cross's March 25, 1877 letter her fellow Sisters)

of the Passion, Bl. Maria (1866 to 1912)
Mystic, Stigmatic and Foundress of the Missionaries of Mary
Jesus, appearing to Blessed Mary, who would spend many hours in Adoration, once told her: "I am in the Eucharist to dispense graces and extend mercy, but I receive only ingratitude, profanity and sacrileges...My beloved one, you make reparation with your adoration done in my presence."

(Source: Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament facebook site - https://www.facebook.com/acfp2000)

"I exhort you to holy perseverance according to the Rule, readiness in obedience and especially daily Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Love Jesus in the Eucharist, never leave him alone, do not anger him, do not disappoint him."

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va/)

of the Trinity, St. Elizabeth (1880 to 1906)
Carmelite Nun and Religious writer
"We have the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the oratory: what divine hours are spent in this little corner of Heaven. Here, we possess the vision in substance under the humble Host. Yes, one and the same, He who the blessed contemplate in light and He who we adore in faith"

(Source: Carmelite Quotes blog - https://carmelitequotes.blog/)

"O Eternal Word, Word of my God, I want to spend my life in listening to You, to become wholly teachable that I may learn all from You. Then through all nights, all voids, all helplessness, I want to gaze on You always and remain in Your great light."

(Source: Truth Himself blog - http://truthhimself.blogspot.com/)

Oria, S.D. Ángel Herrera (1886 to 1968)
Spanish Cardinal, Spanish journalist and politician
According to multiple testimonies from both his secular and priestly life, Cardinal Herrera Oria reserved long hours of the day — and sometimes of the night — for prayer in the chapel before the Blessed Sacrament. He himself attested to the vital role of prayer in his apostolic work: "There cannot be a man of action without being a man of prayer. Whoever wants to bear fruit with his action, must be a man of great interior life."

(Source: Gutiérrez García, José Luis: Ángel Herrera Oria. Biografía interior, CEU Ediciones, 2021, p. 79; and Eguaras, José Mª: La vida y obra del Cardenal Herrera Oria, Ayuntamiento de Málaga, 2006, p. 157.)

Orione, St. Luigi (1872 to 1940)
Italian Priest and Founder of the Little Work of Providence
"I urge you to visit (Jesus) often in the tabernacle. You will find comfort, strength, peace and happiness there. He is waiting for you with open arms. He will fill you with his grace and his love. The more you visit Jesus in the tabernacle, the more you will love him and be faithful to him. He is the source of every blessing, the fountain of every grace, the heart of our life. Let us make our life a continual communion with him. Let us live in his presence as he lives in ours."

(Source: Fr. Luigi Orione's letter to Fr. Carlo Sterpi, dated January 18, 1935 (According to Bing AI) )

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Paul VI, St. Pope (1963 to 1978)
Pope from 1963 to 1978
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Padilla Gomez, Bl. Jose Dionisio Luis (1899 to 1927)
Martyr
Many of our Saints have said that Eucharistic Adoration helps us overcome fears and prepares us for tasks we thought would be impossible of us. Blessed Jose Gomez was no exception as he would spend long hours in adoration before our beloved Lord. This prepared him to accept martyrdom later in his life.
Parkinson, Fr. Henry (Msgr.) (1852 to 1924)
English Priest
"The hour of (Eucharistic) adoration proclaims emphatically and practically a central doctrine of the Catholic Faith. It gives prominence to those elementary acts of worship, which all must recognize as pre-eminently due to God under the veils of the Most Holy Sacrament: Adoration of His majesty; Thanksgiving for His unbounded goodness; Separation for the perverse willfulness of men; Supplication for all human needs."

(Source: "The Eucharist: A Manual of Devotion" by Fr. Henry Parkinson, 1920, page 130)

Pastori, S.D. Padre Leopoldo (1939 to 1996)
Italian Missionary Monk for the PIME Fathers
"I am seeking to live my ideal: to be a missionary-contemplative so as to announce Christ in a credible manner. I give much time to prayer before the Eucharist, at least five hours a day, as did the first PIME (Pontifical Institute for the Foreign Missions) missionaries. And I am experiencing, given that Jesus wants to increase and wants me to decrease, that prayer is becoming continual, by day, and when I wake up, by night."

(Source: Exlaodicea blog - https://exlaodicea.wordpress.com/)

Pedro De Jesus Maldonado, St. (1892 to 1937)
Martyr and Parish Priest with Great Love for the Eucharist
The Saints considered the more difficult hours of their Eucharistic Adoration to be the most rewarding. St. Maldonado spent long hours in Eucharistic Adoration and was a great promoter of nocturnal adorations at the parishes he was pastor of.

"I have thought of always having my heart in heaven and in the Tabernacle."

(Source: Wikipedia website - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_of_Jesus_Maldonado)

Pelczar, St. Józef Sebastian (1842 to 1924)
Bishop of Przemysl and Co-founder of the Sister Servants
"From visiting the Blessed Sacrament one gains supernatural wisdom, fervent love, comfort in suffering, strength in temptation, and a happiness that fills the soul. This is part of the sum total of our wealth. Why then do people wonder at the Saints who were so anxious to make visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament? Imitating their example, you too should hasten to visit Our Eucharistic Lord with the same intense desire. One of the happiest moments in your life will be found in your prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. (VS 3, 49-51)."

(Source: Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus website PDF - Click Here)

Perez, Ven. Thomas Morales (1908 to 1994)
Jesuit Priest and Founder of the Secular Institutes of Mary
"Contemplation is not a technique of specialists, a privilege exclusive to a few. It is rather the natural consequence of a soul that loves God and, full of admiration, adores in silence."

(Source: I Thirst For Your Love! blog – https://mseagrif.com)

Pérez Larios, Bl. Leonardo (1883 to 1927)
Layman and Martyr
Leonardo, a deeply religious man, belonged to a Marian group whose members made a vow of chastity and met each week for Eucharistic adoration.  This prepared him for his challenge in life when he was arrested and taken away to be Martyred.
Peterfy, S.D. Ida (1922 to 2000)
Foundress of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart
"Adoration is a personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. It is a loving conversation with Him who loves us infinitely. It is a silent listening to His voice who speaks to our hearts. It is a joyful praise of His glory who fills us with His grace. It is a humble petition of His mercy who forgives us our sins. It is a grateful thanksgiving for His goodness who blesses us with His gifts."

(Source: "I Am Here: Eucharistic Testimonies and Guides for Adoration" by Servant of God Sister Ida Peterfy, 2012, page 9, pub. Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart (According to Bing AI))

Piccarreta, S.D. Luisa (1865 to 1947)
Mystic and Author, the Little Daughter of the Divine Will
"Oh, how sweet it is to remain in front of the Tabernacle, to keep Him company, to speak with Him, to listen to Him, to tell Him our love and to feel ourselves being loved by Him!."

(Source: Luisa's June 4, 1938 letter to the General Superiors of the Rogationist Fathers and of the Daughters of the Divine Zeal)

Pio, St. Padre (1887 to 1968)
Italian Capuchin Priest and Stigmatist
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Pius XI, Pope (1857 to 1939)
Pope from 1922 to 1939
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Pius XII, Ven. Pope (1876 to 1958)
Pope from 1939 to 1958
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Poppe, Blessed Edward (1890 to 1924)
Belgian Priest
Blessed Edward knew he needed a great deal of strength for his priesthood and he found it in his many hours in Eucharistic adoration. In his intimate hours of adoration he would sometimes say to Jesus "Oh Jesus, how little men love you! At least the two of us love each other." He would often console young people to stay close to our Eucharistic Lord.

(Source of Quote: AnaStpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

"Oftentimes, I just stay there, simply seated (in Eucharistic Adoration), receiving food. This calm unconscious repose does me good. I am nourished, my strength returns."

(Source: Children of Hope website - http://www.childrenofhope.org/)

"O Jesus, at the last Supper You experienced the pain of being abandoned in the tabernacle. I will visit You, therefore, like a brother, and converse lovingly with You."

(Source: "Under the Gaze of God" by Blessed Edward Poppe translated by C. M. Colombe, 2020, page 41, pub. Arouca Press (According to Bing AI))

Porras Ayllón, St. Rafaela (1850 to 1925)
Spanish Nun, Foundress of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart
"Visit the Blessed Sacrament often. It is a source of grace and consolation. There you will find Jesus waiting for you with open arms. He wants to speak to your heart and fill it with His love."

(Source: "Escritos de la Madre Rafaela Porras Ayllón" bk. by Sr. Rafaela Porras Ayllón, 1982, p. 163, pub. Congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Transl. by Bing AI, 2023) )

Portillo, Bl. Álvaro del (1914 to 1994)
Bishop who served as the first Prelate to Opus Dei
"Let us go to the tabernacle with faith, with love, with gratitude, with a great desire to make reparation for the offenses that our Lord receives, and to console him. Let us ask him to increase our faith, our hope, our love, and to give us the grace to be faithful to our vocation."

(Source: "Saxum: The Life of Alvaro del Portillo" bk. by John F. Coverdale, 2014 p. 378, pub. Scepter Publishers (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us ask our Lord to give us a great love for the Eucharist, to make us realize that it is he himself who is there, waiting for us, to fill us with his joy and his peace. Let us ask him to help us to be generous in our correspondence to his love, to be faithful to our daily Mass, to our visits to the Blessed Sacrament, to our spiritual communion."

(Source: "In Dialogue with the Lord: The Prayer Life of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo" bk. by Francis Fernandez-Carvaja, 2016, p. 123, pub. Midwest Theological Forum (According to Bing AI) )

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Quinn, Ven. Edel (1907 to 1944)
Legion of Mary Missionary to East Africa
"The Bread of Life will help the body as well as the soul, if we but touch the hem of His garment . . . and how much more have we than that! We can find Him, at every moment, on the altar. Be with Him there. Better than all books! Thank the Trinity over and over again for this Gift. Rest in His presence."

(Source: AZ Quotes website – https://www.azquotes.com/)

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Reus, S.D. Johann Baptist (1868 to 1947)
German-Brazilian Jesuit priest and missionary
Johann Baptist Reus (João Batista Reus), SJ had a clearly Eucharistic spirituality. Portuguese biographical records describe his early devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and also note his participation in the Association of Priests of Adoration before entering the Jesuits. He is a Servant of God closely linked to Eucharistic devotion.
Richard, S.D. François-Marie-Benjamin (1819 to 1908)
Cardinal and Archbishop of Paris, France
"When we are before the Holy Sacrament exposed or enclosed in the tabernacle, we are before God as the angels and saints are before him in heaven. We must therefore adore him with a deep respect, a humble submission, a fervent charity."

(Source: "Visites au Saint-Sacrement et à la Sainte Vierge" by Cardinal François-Marie-Benjamin Richard, 1890, p. 11)

Riquelme y Zayas, Bl. Maria Emilia (1847 to 1940)
Founder of the Missionaries of the B.S. and Mary Immaculate
"We must be souls of prayer, especially before the Eucharist. There we must pour out our hearts, tell him our needs, ask him for his grace, thank him for his benefits, praise him for his greatness, love him for his goodness."

(Source: "Blessed María Emilia Riquelme y Zayas: A Eucharistic Mystic" by Fr. José Antonio Abad, O.C.D., 2019, p. 87, pub. Ediciones Monte Carmelo (According to Bing AI) )

Robin, Ven. Marthe (1902 to 1981)
French laywoman, mystic, and founder of the Foyers de Charité
"The reason why this confused world is drifting aimlessly is largely because there is too much action and not enough adoration."

(Source: Message and writings of Marthe Robin; beatification cause documents)

Romero, S.D. Salustiano Míguelez (1919 to 1999)
Spanish Augustian Priest
"Let us visit the blessed sacrament often, not only to ask for favors, but also to give thanks, to praise, to worship, to console, to love. Let us visit him as friends, as brothers, as children, as spouses. Let us visit him as the most precious treasure, the most beautiful pearl, the most sublime mystery, the most tender heart."

(Source: "Salustiano Míguelez Romero, OSA: A Servant of God, a Missionary of the Gospel, a Witness of the Eucharist" booklet edited by Fr. José Luis González Arintero, OSA, transl. by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA, 2020, p. 22, pub. Augustinian Order (According to Bing AI) )

Romero, St. María de la Purísima Salvat (1926 to 1998)
Religious name - María de la Purísima of the Cross
"Let us be faithful to our visits to the Blessed Sacrament, where Jesus waits for us with infinite love. Let us offer Him our prayers, our sacrifices, our joys and sorrows, our needs and desires. Let us tell Him everything, as we would tell a friend who loves us and understands us. He will listen to us, He will console us, He will guide us, He will bless us."

(Source: "María de la Purísima: Una vida de amor y entrega" by Sister María del Carmen González, 2010, p.123, pub. Sisters of the Company of the Cross (According to Bing AI) )

Romero, St. Oscar (1917 to 1980)
Martyr and Archbishop of San Salvador in El Salvador
"This Eucharist is an act of faith. Through Christian faith we know that at this moment the Wheaten Host is transformed into the body of the Lord, who offered Himself for the redemption of the world, and in this chalice the wine is transformed into the blood that was the price of salvation. May this body immolated and this blood sacrificed for mankind nourish us also, so that we may give our body and our blood to suffering and to pain, like Christ, not for self, but to bring about a harvest of justice and peace for our people." - (Following these words, at the beginning of Mass, Archbishop Romero was martyred in the Hospital Chapel where he regularly observed a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration)

(Source: Super Martyrio blogspot – http://polycarpi.blogspot.com)

"(At Eucharistic Adoration) we are able to make an act of faith before the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and offer our prayers for the great needs of our families, our nation, and the Church."

(Source: Super Martyrio blogspot – http://polycarpi.blogspot.com)

"We celebrate the faith that has brought us here together... Either standing as a sign of respect or on knee as a sign of adoration, (the faithful) affirm that before their eyes, under the appearance of bread and wine is the body and the blood of Christ, truly, really and substantially present."

(Source: Super Martyrio blogspot – http://polycarpi.blogspot.com)

Roscelli, St. Agostino (1818 to 1902)
Founder of the Sisters Of The Immaculate
St. Roscelli developed a genuine contemplative and mystical life from the long hours he spent in front of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Prayer and adoration was his life and whenever someone was trying to find this Saint they always checked the Chapel first where they often found him. From Eucharistic Adoration he found the strength and graces to go and administer his duties as a Priest.
Rougier, Ven. Felix de Jesus (1859 to 1938)
Founder of the Missionaries Of The Holy Spirit
"More Tabernacle, my sons, more Tabernacle every day!"

(Source: Apostleship of the Cross website - http://www.apcross.org/index.htm)

"Our Spirituality is one of love for the Eucharist Jesus. Let us keep our heart in the Tabernacle, next to the Heart of Jesus which is on fire, so that He will kindle in us His fire and His love."

(Source: Apostleship of the Cross website - http://www.apcross.org/index.htm)

Rubatto, St. Anna Maria (1844 to 1904)
Italian Nun, Foundress of Capuchin Sisters of Mother Rubatto
"How sweet it is to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! How consoling it is to speak to Him as to a friend, to open our hearts to Him, to tell Him our troubles, our needs, our desires, our joys! How good it is to remain in silence before Him, to listen to His voice, to feel His presence, to receive His blessings."

(Source: St. Anna Maria Rubatto meditation on the Eucharist that she wrote in 1897 (According to Bing AI) )

"Do not forget to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament often; He is waiting for you with open arms to console you and to fill you with His grace."

(Source: St. Anna Maria Rubatto's June 6, 1904 letter to Sister Maria Teresa of Jesus (According to Bing AI) )

"Visit Jesus in the tabernacle as much as you can; He is your best friend, your refuge, your strength, your consolation, your all."

(Source: St. Anna Maria Rubatto's July 31, 1904 letter to Sister Maria of the Angels (According to Bing AI) )

Rubio, St. Jose Maria (1864 to 1929)
Spanish Priest known as the Apostle Of Madrid
The Saints knew that the source of strength for their ministries were the Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. This was especially true of St. Rubio who found intense prayer before our Eucharistic Lord essential before going out to minister to the poor of Madrid. He encouraged Eucharistic Adoration as a daily form of our prayer life and wrote: "Are you truly making an effort to adore God? In this Sacred Host lies the whole of His omnipotence, all His wisdom, the perfect goodness of Jesus Christ, since therein rests His living heart as it is also in heaven. When we adore in this way, we adore in spirit and in truth."

(Source of quote: Apostleship of Prayer blog - https://apostlesofprayer.blogspot.com/search?q=rubio)

Ruoppolo, Venerable Germano (1850 to 1909)
Priest and Spiritual Director of St. Gemma Galgani
"Going through the street and passing before any church, I will enter there... to make a devout genuflection to the Sacramental Jesus and send Him an affectionof the heart."

(Source: Truth Himself blog - https://truthhimself.blogspot.com/)

Russolillo, St. Giustino (1891 to 1955)
Italian Priest and Founder of the Vocationist Fathers
"Visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament often, as often as you can, and remain in his presence as long as you can. He is always there waiting for you, longing for you, calling you, inviting you, attracting you, loving you. He wants to speak to your heart, to fill it with his grace, to inflame it with his love, to transform it into his own. He wants to give you his light, his strength, his peace, his joy, his consolation, his blessing. He wants to make you a partaker of his divine life, a sharer of his glory, a co-heir of his kingdom."

(Source: "Spirit of Prayer" by St. Giustino Russolillo, 2011, p. 65, pub. Vocationist Editions (According to Bing AI) )

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Sancho de Guerra, St. María Josefa (1842 to 1912)
Spanish Nun, Foundress of the Servants of Jesus of Charity
"Let us go often to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, let us adore him with faith and love, let us offer him our needs, our sorrows, our joys, our gratitude. He is always waiting for us, he is always ready to listen to us, he is always eager to help us."

(Source: "María Josefa Sancho de Guerra: A Woman for Our Time" by Sr. María Pilar González, 2009, p.97, pub. Institute of the Servants of Jesus, Bibao, Spain (trans. by Bing AI 2023) )

Santocanale, St. Carolina (1852 to 1923)
Italian Nun and Foundress of the Capuchin Sisters of Lourdes
"Let us go often to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, where He is always waiting for us with open arms. He is our best friend, our most tender father, our powerful king, our loving spouse. He is everything to us, and we are nothing without Him."

(Source: "The Eucharistic and Marian Spirituality of St. Carolina Santocanale", 2019, p. 23, pub. Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor  (According to Bing AI) )

Scalabrini, St. John Baptist (or Giovanni Battista) (1839 to 1905)
Bishop of Piacenza, Founder of the Scalabrinian Congregation
"When the Lord, in His infinite goodness and mercy, shall grant that I see devotion to the Eucharist deeply rooted in my beloved diocese, then there will be no more for me to do but to exclaim with the prophet Simeon: 'Now thou dost rele thy servant, O Master, in peace because my eyes have seen the Savior thou has given us loved, thanked and venerated by those who are in the time and shall be in eternity my joy and my crown!'."

(Source: St. Scalabrini's pastoral letter of 1887 titled "The Most Holy Eucharist, Source of Life and Holiness" (According to Bing AI) )

"We exhort you, beloved children, to visit frequently the most holy sacrament of the altar, where Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest, is always present and intercedes for us. There you will find the source of all grace and consolation, the medicine of all spiritual ills, the food of your souls. There you will adore and thank the Lord for the ineffable gift of his love, and you will implore his mercy for yourselves and for the whole world."

(Source: St. Scalabrini's pastoral letter for the 1899 synod on the Eucharist, which he addressed to the clergy and faithful of his diocese of Piacenza (According to Bing AI) )

"By visiting the most holy sacrament of the altar, you will also perform an act of reparation for the many outrages that are committed against this sacrament by the indifference, the irreverence, the sacrilege, and the profanation of many ungrateful and wicked men. You will also make an act of satisfaction for your own sins and the sins of others, which are the cause of the passion and death of Jesus Christ, which are renewed in this sacrament. You will also make an act of petition for all the graces that you and your neighbors need, both for the body and for the soul, both for time and for eternity. You will also make an act of thanksgiving for all the benefits that you and the whole world have received and will receive from this sacrament, which is the source and the summit of all blessings."

(Source: St. Scalabrini's pastoral letter for the 1899 synod on the Eucharist, which he addressed to the clergy and faithful of his diocese of Piacenza (According to Bing AI) )

Scauda, S.D. Raffaele (1872 to 1961)
Founder of the Good Counsel Sanctuary, Torre del Greco
"Let us make a habit of spending some time each day in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, even if it is only for a few minutes. There we will find the strength, the courage, the peace, and the joy that we need to live as faithful disciples of Christ and as apostles of His Kingdom."

(Source: "The Eucharistic Hour" by Fr. Raffaele Scauda, 1938, p. 9, pub. Society of St. Paul in Rome, Italy (According to Bing AI) )

Schäffer, St. Anna (1882 to 1925)
Laywoman with great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
"Ah, I forget my earthly suffering and the longing of my poor soul draws me every moment to adore my God and Saviour hidden in the Blessed Sacrament!"

(Source: The Bishop's Bulletin - Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls website - https://www.sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin/st-anna-schaffer/)

Schuster, Bl. Alfredo Ildefonso (1880 to 1954)
Cardinal, Archbishop of Milan Italy, and Benedictine Monk
"Before all other things, and even above all things, O Venerable Brothers, we are essentially adorers (of the most Blessed Sacrament). 'This is how one should regard us, as ministers of Christ' (1 Cor 4:1). After that we must also be ministers of the people..."

(Source: Cardinal Schuster's June 29, 1943 Pastoral Letter addressed to the “Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate of Italy”)

Sheehan, Fr. Patrick Augustine (1852 to 1913)
Irish Priest and Catholic author
"Priests-Adorers, let us close in our ranks about the Tabernacle! Let us watch with jealous care over this Divine treasure committed to our charge. Let us weep and mourn before the Lord Jesus, so cruelly outraged in the Sacrament of His supreme love. May our ceaseless acts of reparation appease the divine anger, and disarm the awful vengeance of God! Let us multiply our hours of adoration, let us bring our faithful people to the foot of the altar..."

(Source: Vultis Christi website - https://vultuschristi.org/)

Sheen, Ven. Archbishop Fulton (1895 to 1979)
American Bishop and Media Apostle
For all of this Saint's quotes, please click here

Siedliska, Bl. Franciszka (1842 to 1902)
Foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
"Let us make it a habit to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every day, even if only for a few minutes. Let us offer Him our prayers, our work, our joys, and our sorrows. Let us unite ourselves with Him and receive His grace and strength."

(Source: "Blessed Franciszka Siedliska: A Woman for Our Times" by Sister Mary Grace Leung, CSFN , 2018, p. 87, pub. Pauline Books and Media (According to Bing AI) )

Smaldone, St. Filippo (1848 to 1923)
Founder of the Eucharistic League of Priest Adorers
"Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, who is the source of all graces, the model of all virtues, the consolation of all sorrows, the refuge of all sinners, the hope of all souls. Adore him with faith, hope and love; adore him with humility, reverence and gratitude; adore him with confidence, joy and peace; adore him with perseverance, fervor and generosity. Adore him as he deserves to be adored, as he wants to be adored, as he invites you to adore him."

(Source: "St. Filippo Smaldone: A Saint for Our Times" by Fr. Giuseppe M. Cagnin, S.D.B., 2006, p. 97, pub. Salesian Society of St. John Bosco (According to Bing AI) )

Sopocko, Bl. Michał (1888 to 1975)
Polish Priest, professor and spiritual director of St. Faustina Kowalski
"The more we visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the more we will be filled with His love and grace. The more we receive Him in Holy Communion, the more we will be united with Him and transformed into His likeness. The more we make spiritual communions, the more we will prepare ourselves for the actual reception of His Body and Blood."

(Source: "The Spark from Poland" by Fr. Michał Sopoćko, 2010, page 125, pub. Stockbridge: Marian Press (According to Bing AI))

Spinelli, St. Francesco (1853 to 1913)
Italian Priest and Founder of the Sister Adorers of the B.S.
"Visit Jesus frequently in the tabernacle; he is always waiting for you with open arms; he is always ready to listen to you, to console you, to inflame you with his love. Do not be afraid to approach him; he is meek and humble of heart; he is the friend of sinners and the lover of souls."

(Source: Fr. Francesco Spinelli January 8, 1905 letter to his friend Fr. Giuseppe Zanetti (According yo Bing AI) )

Stenmanns, Bl. Hendrina (1852 to 1903)
German Nun and Co-founder of the Missionary Sisters
"Let us often visit Jesus in the tabernacle. He is always waiting for us with open arms."

(Source: Bl. Hendrina Stenmanns's December 8, 1895 letter to her sisters in Argentina (According to Bing AI) )

Szczesna, Bl. Ludwika (1863 to 1916)
Polish Nun and Foundress of the Servants of the Sacred Heart
""Let us often visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, where He waits for us with such love. Let us adore Him, thank Him, ask Him for grace and mercy."

(Source: Bl. Ludwika Szczesna's Dec. 8, 1905 letter to the Sisters in her Congregation (According to Bing AI)

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"Let us make use of every opportunity to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is always there for us, ready to listen to us, to comfort us, to bless us."

(Source: Bl. Ludwika Szczesna's Jan. 1,1915 letter to the Sisters in her Congregation (According to Bing AI) )

Szewczyk, Bl. Malgorzata (1828 to 1905)
Polish Nun, Foundress of Daughters of the Sorrowful Mother
"(Blessed Szewczyk) was a woman of deep faith, which manifested itself in a constant spirit of prayer, always holding a Rosary in her hand. She prayed in the chapel, in her monastic cell - In times of difficulties, she prayed and asked for prayer (and) spent long hours in front of the Blessed Sacrament."

(Source: Cardinal Angelo Amato June 9, 2013 homily at beatifcation Mass for Sister Zofia Czeska Maciejowska and Sister Margherita Lucia Szewczyk)

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Tadini, St. Arcangelo (1846 to 1912)
Founder of the Worker Sisters of the Holy House of Nazareth
St. Tadini would spend long hours standing in Eucharistic Adoration, absorbed in the contemplation of God, despite a severe disability. He drew strength from adoration and prayer, the center of his life, to go and administer his duties as a Priest.

(Source: Vatican website - https://www.vatican.va)

Talbot, Ven. Matt (1856 to 1925)
Third Order Franciscan known for doing great penances
"How can anyone be lonely, with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament?"

(Source: AnaStpaul blog - https://anastpaul.com/)

Tamisier, Marie Marthe Emilia (1834 to 1910)
nitiator of several Eucharistic Congresses
All of us should follow our Saints examples of great love for the Blessed Sacrament and volunteer to cover a specific hour of Eucharistic Adoration. From childhood Marie Tamisier had such a love and devotion to the Eucharist that she later became known as the "Joan Of Arc of the Blessed Sacrament". She was one of the key collaborators in organizing several of the first Eucharistic Congresses and her great wish was for people throughout the world to have this same devotion and love for the Eucharist she had. She wrote: "O Jesus, grant that Thy Eucharistic Life may be my life. May the sufferings that You suffer in the Host, also be my sufferings. And may I die after having loved Thee with all my heart!"

Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. (1891 to 1942)
Martyr and Carmelite Nun (Original name was Edith Stein)
"To make room in our life for the Eucharistic Lord, so that He can change our life into His, is that asking too much?"

(Source: Venite Adoremus Dominum blog- https://veniteadoremusdominum.blogspot.com/)

"The Lord is present in the tabernacle in his divinity and in his humanity. He is not present for his own sake but for ours: it is his delight to be with the 'children of men.' He knows, too, that, being what we are, we need his personal nearness. In consequence, every thoughtful and sensitive person will feel attracted and will be there as often and as long as possible. And the practice of the Church, which has instituted perpetual adoration, is just as clear."

(Source: Venite Adoremus Dominum blog- https://veniteadoremusdominum.blogspot.com/)

"A woman’s life must be a Eucharistic life. Only in daily, confidential relationship with the Lord in the tabernacle can one forget self, become free of all one’s wishes and pretensions, and have a heart open to all the needs and wants of others."

(Source: Vincentians website - https://vincentians.com/en/quotes-collection/louise-marillac-quotes/?quotes_page=4)

"For every Catholic there lies ready an immeasurable treasure: the proximity of the Lord in the holy sacrifice and in the most holy sacrament of the altar. Whoever is imbued with a lively faith in Christ present in the tabernacle, whoever knows that a friend awaits here constantly – always with the time, patience, and sympathy to listen to complaints, petitions, and problems, with counsel and help in all things – this person cannot remain desolate and forsaken even under the greatest difficulties. He always has a refuge where quietude and peace can again be found."

(Source: Edith Stein, Collected Works II, Essays on Women, ICS Publications June 15, 1996)

Teresa of Calcutta, St. (1910 to 1997)
Albanian-Indian Nun and Founder of the Missionaries of Charity
For all of this Saint's quotes, please click here

Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel (1892 to 1973)
Famous English writer, poet, philoligist and university professor
"Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament… There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves upon earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the complete surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on the complexity of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man’s heart desires."

(Source: Tea with Tolkien blog – https://www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/tolkien-eucharist)

Trevino, Fr. Jose Guadalupe (1889 - After 1966?)
Professor at the Seminary of Morelia, Mexico
"Jesus is not on His Eucharistic throne to receive the adorations of the angels and to enjoy the company of the blessed. These He finds in heaven. But He is on His Eucharistic throne to receive your adorations, to listen to your confidences, and to console and alleviate your sorrows and trials."

(Source: José Guadalupe Treviño, The Holy Eucharist (Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Company, 1947), 14–15.))

"Do not look for other excuses. Try it, and find out by your own experience. Do not wait until tomorrow. Today, go and spend a few moments with Jesus, whether He is within the tabernacle or exposed in the monstrance. Let your weary and wounded heart be penetrated by the peaceful atmosphere of the sanctuary and your soul be bathed in the light streaming forth from the Eucharistic Sun. And, tomorrow, I am sure, you will return."

(Source: Treviño, The Holy Eucharist, 18–19)

"Beloved souls, in suffering and in joy, go to Jesus hidden in the Sacred Host and let the sweetness of His loving gaze fill you."

(Source: Treviño, The Holy Eucharist, 20)

"Like the sick who expose their diseased bodies to the healing rays of the sun, expose miseries, no matter what they are, to the beams of light streaming forth from the Sacred Host."

(Source: Treviño, The Holy Eucharist, 21)

"Souls dedicated to perpetual adoration, who during the hours spent before the Sacred Host would like to imitate at least from afar the fervor of those who adore in heaven, be neither surprised nor scandalized by those weaknesses: fatigue, drowsiness, dryness of spirit, and that “I can’t” feeling. If you are tempted to see in it all a sign of deficient love, you are mistaken. Much to the contrary, your displeasure at them and your battle against them are proofs of love, because they are acts of sacrifice; and suffering is the proof and nourishment of love."

(Source: Treviño, The Holy Eucharist, 24-25)

"The saints in heaven live in perpetual adoration, because their joy is derived from eternal contemplation.  On earth, where in some manner we must imitate the life of heaven, Christian devotion has striven to make the Sacred Host the center of perpetual contemplation and adoration…The Sacred Host perpetually exposed on its Eucharistic throne, and, before it, day and night, loving souls in adoration and contemplation! Is this not truly heaven on earth?"

(Source: Treviño, The Holy Eucharist, 26-27)

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Valle, Bl. Giulia (1847 to 1916)
Italian Nun
"Do you want to be happy?  Go to Jesus in the Tabernacle.  He will fill your heart with joy."
Van, S.D. Marcel (1928 to 1959)
Redemptorist Brother called the "Apostle of Love"
"We must love with all our heart Jesus in the Eucharist. It is by love that Jesus instituted this sacrament of the Eucharist, in which he gives himself as food for our soul, so that we can be united to and transformed in him and in the end partake of his glory in Heaven."

(Source: Contemplative in the Mud blog – https://contemplativeinthemud.wordpress.com/)

"The (spiritual) director closest to us is Jesus himself in the tabernacle. We need to go to him and ask him how to sort out the messes that we’re in. And if that it not possible, we need to approach him in thought and heart, and ask for the light of grace."

(Source: Contemplative in the Mud blog – https://contemplativeinthemud.wordpress.com/)

Vannini, St. Giuditta (1859 to 1911)
Italian Nun and Co-founder of the Daughters of St. Camillus
"Let us often visit Jesus in the tabernacle, where He waits for us with infinite love. Let us adore Him, thank Him, ask Him for pardon and grace. Let us offer Him our hearts, our affections, our desires, our actions."

(Source: "Saint Giuditta Vannini: A Woman of Charity and Faith" bk. by Sister Maria Grazia Lopardi, 2019, p. 73, pub. Urbaniana University Press (According to Bing AI) )

Vaughan, Eliza (1851 to 1928)
Wife and Mother of 14 Children (Six Priests, Four Sisters)
Convinced of the power of silent, faithful prayer, Eliza spent an hour in adoration every day praying for vocations in her family.  She prayed for a large family and many vocations,  The mother of six priests and four religious sisters, her prayer was bountifully heard.  alle

(Source: Michael For the Triumph of the Immaculate website - https://www.michaeljournal.org/)

Vaughan, Cardinal Herbert Alfred (1832 to 1903)
Archbishop of Westminster England
"The more you adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the more you will love Him, and the more you will long to receive Him in Holy Communion. The more you receive Him, the more you will hunger and thirst for Him. The more you hunger and thirst for Him, the more He will fill you with His own divine life, and make you like Himself."

(Source: "The Blessed Sacrament: The Centre of Immutable Truth" by Cardinal Vaughan, 1898, pub. Burns and Oates, London)

Vergara, Bl. Mario (1910 to 1950)
P.I.M.E. Priest and Martyr
"I am happy here because I have Jesus in the tabernacle. He is my companion, my friend, my consoler. I speak to him and he listens to me; I love him and he loves me. I would like to have wings to fly from village to village, to carry him to the poor people who do not know him and do not love him."

(Source: "Bl. Mario Vergara: A Martyr for Christ and His Church" bk. by Fr. Giuseppe Buono, PIME, 2014, p. 89, pub. Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (According to Bing AI) )

"How beautiful it is to be near Jesus in the tabernacle! How much peace, how much joy, how much consolation he gives to those who love him! I would like to be always near him, to speak to him, to listen to him, to contemplate his face."

(Source: "Bl. Mario Vergara: A Martyr for Christ and His Church" bk. by Fr. Giuseppe Buono, PIME, 2014, p. 97, pub. Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (According to Bing AI) )

Viti, Bl. Maria Fortunata (1827 to 1922)
Benedictine Nun
Many Saints thought Eucharist Adoration so important that they would go out of their way to adore our beloved Lord several times a day. Blessed Maria would make thirty visits a day to the Blessed Sacrament at one point in her life.
von Galen, Bl. Clemens August Graf (1878 to 1946)
Cardinal and Bishop of Munster, Germany
Cardinal Galen lived during the reign of the Nazi's in Germany.  "He countered the deafening martial music and the empty phrases blaring from the amplifiers of the speakers' platforms with the veneration of the Blessed Eucharist, the silence of contemplative adoration of the Lord who made himself Bread.  Before the Lord present in the Sacrament of the Eucharistic Bread, apparently defenceless and thus not easy to recognize, he found the strength and nourishment that alone could permanently satisfy the human desire for life."

(Source: Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins 2005 homily during beatification ceremony  – https://www.vatican.va)

"We want to be faithful to our Lord, we want to love him in the Blessed Sacrament, we want to visit him often, we want to receive him worthily."

(Source: Bl. Clemens August Graf von Galen 1934 Corpus Christi homily (According to Bing AI) )

"Let us go to him in the tabernacle, let us kneel before him, let us adore him, let us thank him for all the graces he has given us, especially for the grace of faith."

(Source: Bl. Clemens August Graf von Galen 1937 Corpus Christi homily (According to Bing AI) )

von Speyr, S.D. Adrienne (1902 to 1967)
Laywoman, Convert, Physician and Mystic
"Adoration is not only an act of faith in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, but also an act of love for this presence and for what it means: the gift of himself, the offering of his sacrifice, the communication of his life, the revelation of his glory."

(Source: "The World of Prayer' by Adrienne von Speyr, page 169, September 17, 1985, pub. Ignatius Press)

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Wyszyński, Bl. Stefan (1901 to 1981)
Cardinal and Primate of Poland who resisted Communist oppression
"Each visit to the Blessed Sacrament is a conversation of love with Jesus, who waits for us to tell Him our concerns and receive His peace. In the silence of the Host, we find the strength to forgive and the hope that conquers all darkness."

(Source: Writings and homilies of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński; beatified by Pope Francis on September 12, 2021)

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Zegrí y Moreno, Bl. Juan Nepomuceno (1831 to 1905)
Spanish Priest and Founder of the Mercedarian Sisters
"Visit Jesus often in the tabernacle. He waits for you with infinite love. He wants to fill you with his graces and make you happy. Do not deprive him of this consolation that you can give him by your presence and your love. He is so good! He has done so much for you! He has given himself entirely to you! How can you not love him with all your heart? How can you not prefer him above all things? How can you not spend some time each day to converse with him, to thank him, to praise him, to ask him for what you need?"

(Source: "Spiritual Writings of Blessed Juan Nepomuceno Zegrí Moreno" by Father José María López Sevillano, M.S.C., 2003, p. 95, pub. Mercedarian Sisters of Charity (According to Bing AI) )