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4 Jun 2026

Various Eucharists

Qui semel datus est mundo in forma carnis ,is cunctis diebus aut horis datur fidelibus in specie panis, scilicet in esu sacramenti sui, sed saepius et in cunctis horis devotis datur in gustu spiritus sui. Primum ad redemptionem, secundum ad sanctificationem, tertium ad consolationem. Primum exigit ut fides sit recta, secundum ut conscientia sit pura, tertium ut devotio sit pura et prompta. Hoc mentem elevat ut gratiae occurrat; cor aperit, ut excipiat; affectum dilatat, ut plurimum inde plus capiat

Hugo De Sancte Victore, Miscellanea, Liber VI, Tit XXIII, De multiplici acceptione Eucharistiae corporis Dominici

Source: Migne PL 177.824a
He who once was given to the world in the form of the flesh, is given every day and hour to the faithful under the appearance of bread, that is, in the eating of His sacrament, but more often in every hour of devotion He is given in the taste of His spirit. Firstly for redemption, secondly for sanctification, thirdly for consolation. Firstly faith is examined for correctness, secondly that the conscience is pure, third that devotion is prompt and eager. It elevates the mind so that grace may pass in, it opens the heart for reception, and is expands love that is may be able to hold more.

Hugh Of Saint Victor, Miscellanea, Book 6, Chapter 23, On The Various Receptions of the Eucharist of the Body of Christ

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