Do grant, oh my God, that when my lips approach Yours to…
“Do grant, oh my God, that when my lips approach Yours to kiss You, I may taste the gall that was given to You; when my shoulders lean against Yours, make me feel Your scourging; when my flesh is united with Yours, in the Holy Eucharist, make me feel Your passion; when my head comes near Yours, make me feel Your thorns; when my heart is close to Yours, make me feel Your spear.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker asks to deeply share in Christ’s suffering through the Eucharist, seeking to feel each aspect of His passion.
In simple terms: Ask to experience Christ’s suffering in the Eucharist.
Key Takeaway
Embrace Christ’s pain as a path to intimacy.
Themes
faith
sacrifice
spiritual union
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
devotional
mystical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- communion service
- adoration
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Eucharist
mystical participation
redemptive suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling Christ’s wounds deepen your faith?
- Can suffering be a bridge or a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Such intense identification may overwhelm or distract from Christ’s love.