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Blessed Imelda Lambertini
O Blessed Imelda, whose faith was so firm and so ardent that in the
presence of the Blessed Sacrament thou wert rapt in ecstasy, we implore
thee to obtain for us so lively a faith that it will transform our lives
entirely. Especially now, as we are about to receive Holy Communion, may
we believe firmly that our Lord and Master Jesus Christ is here present in
the Sacrament of His love, Body and Soul, Humanity and Divinity, for our
good. We offer up to Him thy pure and faithful heart in place of our
inconstant and cold hearts. For thy sake may He hear our prayers and come
soon to take possession of our souls, lest we faint by the wayside. Amen.
Brief Flame, revised by the Blessed Imelda
Confraternity from original by Thomas R. Schertner
O Blessed Imelda, we beg thee to speak in our behalf to the good
Master, to tell Him that we are more grateful than words can ever tell for
the mercy and goodness He has shown us in leaving the tabernacle to tarry
in our hearts. How unworthy we are that Jesus should have come to us! We
are overpowered by the honor the Son of God has shown us in stooping to
our lowly estate! Speak to Him for us, and say that though our sins have
been many and great, and though our hearts are weak and fickle, we are yet
sensible of His love and desire henceforth to prove it by giving Him
grateful and faithful service. Since our virtues are so few, let our very
unworthiness appeal to His merciful Heart and draw forth the graces we
must need. Amen.
Brief Flame, revised by the Blessed Imelda
Confraternity from original by Thomas R. Schertner |