Read entire reflection online >>> May 10: Saint John of Ávila, Priest and Doctor of the Church—Optional Memorial 1499–1569 Patron Saint of Spanish priests Canonized by Pope Paul VI on May 31, 1970 Proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI on October 7, 2012 Liturgical Color: White Quote: I know of nothing better than to meditate on the fact that our Lord, with Whom we are to treat, is both God and man, and to think over the reasons for which He comes down upon the altar. Surely such a stroke of love should be enough to awaken anyone from the slumber of indifference. Let such a one reflect upon this Mystery and say to himself: “It is God Almighty Who will come down upon the altar at the words of Consecration: I shall hold Him in my hands, and converse with Him, and receive Him into my breast.” If only we remember this, and if, by the help of God’s Holy Spirit, it penetrate our soul, it will suffice, and more than suffice, to enable us, frail mortals as we are, to perform this sacred duty as we ought. ~Letter to a priest on preparation for Mass, Saint John of Ávila Prayer: Saint John of Ávila, God used you to transform southern Spain during a most difficult time in the history of the Church. You prayed and devoted yourself to God’s mission, and much good fruit was borne as a result. Please pray for me, that I will see those around me as my mission field and will work tirelessly to set a holy example and guide them by the words you inspire me to share. Saint John of Ávila, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: mycatholic.life Copyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed. Image:Pierre Subleyras, via Wikimedia Commons