The sacrament of charity, the Holy Eucharist,
is the gift that Jesus Christ makes of Himself,
thus revealing to us God's infinite love
for every man and woman.

 
'Sacramentum Caritatis', Pope Benedict XVI

At Holy Communion and the moments following,
you have the happiness to be able to speak face to face,
heart to heart, with Jesus.

 
St. Julie Billart, 19th century

Try to gather more frequently to celebrate God's Eucharist
and to praise Him; For when you meet with frequency,
Satan's powers are overthrown and his destructiveness is undone
by the unanimity of your faith.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century

The Eucharist, as Christ's saving presence
in the community of the faithful and its spiritual food,
is the most precious possession the Church can have
in her journey through history.

 
'Ecclesia de Eucharistia', Pope John Paul II

The Eucharist is the Gift of gifts, and the Grace of graces.

 
Bl. Angela of Foligno, 13th century

This is the wonderful truth, my dear friends:
the Word, which became flesh two thousand years ago,
is present today in the Eucharist.

 
Pope John Paul II, 20th century

The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength.
It is at once the most eloquent proof of Christ's love
and the most powerful means of fostering his love in us.

 
Bl. Damien of Molokai, 19th century

In the Eucharist, Lord Jesus,
you are both Shepherd and green Pasture.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century