439 part ii: meditations for more solemn feasts 10:21-23), does not overwhelm you after the great illumination, which you have obtained today in Holy Communion from the Sun of Justice. If you immerse yourself in immense imperfections; if you do not listen to Moses, that is, to internal inspiration, the heavenly light will abandon you, and you will be surrounded by darkness. [f.140v] FOR THE FEAST OF ST. ELIZABETH, WIDOW, PATRONESS OF POLAND See above, (ff.124r-125r; pp. 390-393), on the Feast of St. Margaret. FOR THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Before Holy Communion 1. “The book of the genealogy” (Mt 1:1). My soul, you’ve been clinging so far to books containing various kinds of knowledge, but today look into a new book, a fresh book, unknown to you so far: the most Holy Mother of God. I’ll tell you that this book is written, illustrated, and published by God Himself. Could you find elsewhere what you could not get from Mary? Could anyone else give to you what Mary can? This is a book of virtues, of every perfection. It has as many chapters as the number of virtues it discusses. Thus, immerse yourself completely in the reading of this book and gather from it the flowers necessary to your state of life. 2. “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ” (Mt 1:1). You should also consider that Christ the Lord wanted to mention in His genealogy some sinful people, women and men, perhaps for the reason that none of those who are truly doing penance would fear to approach Him. As for you, therefore, approach Him today with confidence, hoping that the forgiveness of your imperfections will be granted
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