Noted for his love of the Eucharist and of Mary, Julian Eymard was once a member of the Marist Fathers, but his contemplative inclinations made it evident that he was not fully at home with them.. He left the Marist Fathers and, encouraged by St. John Mary Vianney, the Cure of Ars, he founded two congregations dedicated to Adoration of and promotion of the Blessed Sacrament: The Blessed Sacrament Fathers and Sisters. He had found "the pearl of great price" again referred to in today's Gospel, and was willing to "sell all" to purchase it. (Cf. Mt 13: 45). “We believe in the love of God for us,” he wrote. “To believe in love is everything. It is not enough to believe in the truth. We must believe in love and love is our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. That is the faith that makes our Lord loved. Ask for this pure and simple faith in the Eucharist. Men will teach you, but only Jesus will give you the grace to believe in him. You have the Eucharist. What more do you want? ”
St. Peter Julian, please help us to develop such a love of the Eucharist that it might become the center of our spiritual lives.
Bro rene
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