“Shortly before Communion (May 13, 1701), I felt my heart stir due to an unusual fire. It took away all other thoughts from me. Only the thought of God remained. Seeing myself close to this Divine Majesty of Sacramental Food, it seemed that my soul melted into a sea of infinite graces and mercies. I”
— The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani
“It seems to me that every time I go to Holy Communion, God gives me a special grace to free many souls from Purgatory.”
— The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani
“When I received Communion, my entire delight was to remain at my little altars. Sometimes, even though I didn’t know how to pray, I felt my mind completely absorbed in God. I seemed to feel the Lord in a special way within my heart.”
— The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani
“The night before receiving Communion, there was no way I could have rested. I spent the entire night in prayer and penance; I stayed a bit, and I called on the Lord.”
— The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani
“I didn’t understand, and I couldn’t understand how Priests could hold that God in their hands, and not go out of their minds with love.”
— The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani
“In my First Communion, it seems to me that the Lord had me understand that I was to be His bride. I experienced something I cannot describe. It was as if I were outside myself. In receiving that Most Holy Host, it seemed to me that a fire entered my heart! I felt myself burning. I couldn’t stay still. Meanwhile, I didn’t want to attract attention. I saw that all those who had received Communion with me were there completely composed, and I was amazed that they could remain so still while I felt a fire that made me rejoice. I said to myself, “They are still; I will remain that way, too.” And meanwhile, I felt that I couldn’t take it anymore.”
The Diary of St. Veronica Giuliani: A Compendium: “Tell Everyone Love has been found!” by Veronica Giuliani