examination of the heart 150 the heavenly beings. Being deprived of such joys would be the greatest punishment. My cause and my prayer are then far more justifiable and the necessity is far greater; therefore, kindly deign to heal, purify, and enlighten me. What benefit is there from my blood if I shall go down to eternal destruction? (cf. Ps 30:9). What fruit shall I gain from Your Passion and frommy redemption if, redeemed by You, I would be condemned because of my evil deeds and lose again my freedom forever?” After Holy Communion 1. “See that you say nothing to any one” (Mt 8:4). The leper was forbidden to divulge the grace of healing bestowed upon him for no other reason than because Christ did not yet want to reveal before all His divine omnipotence and the magnitude of His miraculous powers. Likewise, it would be fitting that you conceal the graces received in Holy Communion, that you not divulge them carelessly and imprudently to anyone, according to this admonition of the religious man: “Do not open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God.”45 Indeed, it is a great virtue and even a duty to reveal inspirations, favors, enlightenments, and other similar things; but to pour out your heart to anybody you meet is a sign of either rash confidence or little prudence. The wonderful things of God are revealed at their proper time without publicizing, because there is nothing hidden that will not [f.18v] be made manifest (cf. Lk 8:17; Mk 4:22). As for you, see that you do not reveal the inspirations which the Lord has imparted to you today, lest by divulging the graces granted to you, pride would creep into your mind, or you would wish to be greatly valued and highly esteemed. Surely, it is much better to honor God with worthy gratitude for favors received than to publicize them. 45 Cf. IC, Bk. I, Ch. 8, § 1. Cf. Sir 8:19.
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