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“No tongue is able to declare the greatness of the love that Jesus bears to every soul: and therefore this Spouse, when he would leave this earth, in order that his absence might not cause us to forget him, left us as a memorial this Blessed Sacrament, in which he himself remained; for he would not…” quote by Peter of Alcantara
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“No tongue is able to declare the greatness of the love that Jesus bears to every soul: and therefore this Spouse, when he would leave this earth, in order that his absence might not cause us to forget him, left us as a memorial this Blessed Sacrament, in which he himself remained; for he would not that there should be any other pledge to keep alive our remembrance of him than he himself.”

Peter of Alcantara

About This Quote

Source Prayer: Catholic devotion, Blessed Sacrament, null

The love of Jesus is so vast that ordinary words cannot capture it; the Eucharist serves as a living reminder of His presence when He is absent.

In simple terms: Jesus' love is beyond words; the Eucharist keeps His memory alive.

Key Takeaway

Cherish the Eucharist as a tangible sign of Christ’s love.

Themes

faith sacraments remembrance

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

devotional theological

When to use this quote

  • mass
  • personal prayer
  • communal worship
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

theology spiritual symbolism sacred mystery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the Eucharist shape your personal faith?
  • In what ways can you keep Christ’s love present daily?
A Different Perspective

Some may find the language overly metaphorical for modern believers.

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