235 part i: sunday meditations for the entire year 3. “[W]e will come to him and make [O]ur home with him” (Jn 14:23). Famous are those houses visited by kings; blessed are the thresholds upon which tread the feet of priests and of any servants of God. But what is to be said about that soul, into whose space pure Love enters, whose abode is visited by the King of Kings, the High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek? The kings enrich those whom they visit with wealth, adorn them with honors, or ennoble them with coats of arms. The priests impart a blessing to those whom they visit. But, as the richest King, our Lord Jesus Christ liberally bestows gifts on any soul He visits, imparting much wealth (namely, virtues), a glorious coat of arms (namely, the gift of grace and signs of various favors), and His divine benediction. Consider that He comes to you today, indeed not alone, but with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for where the Son promises to abide with the Father, there the Spirit is also invariably present, proceeding from both of them. Therefore, come down to your chamber in a hurry and clean it; put it in order and adorn it so that it may be fitting to receive such a great guest, because it is necessary for the Lord Jesus to remain with you today. When Zacchaeus was to receive Him in his house, with what great joy He looked forward to it! What goods He promised to share! (cf. Lk 19:6-8). You should be jumping with even greater joy and promising an even greater number of goods, since Jesus is going to come to you accompanied by such favored, splendid, eminent, and holy guests. Here comes the Father; rise, why are you sleeping? Here the Spouse is near; go forth to meet Him. Here the Consoler hastens toward you; why are you groaning, filled with grief? Open to them the chamber of your heart, and they will transform it into Heaven. O Trinity! O Most Holy Father, Most Merciful Son, Most Beloved Spirit, the abode of my soul is open to You. Come, hasten; here I am, a sinful man.
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