During a brief period in the life of St. Bonaventure, the saint's
humility sometimes prevented him from receiving the Holy Eucharist--this
despite his great desire to communicate. But his fears were completely
overcome one day, as is recorded in the acts of his canonization:
"Several days had passed, nor durst he yet presume to present
himself at the heavenly banquet. But whilst he was hearing Mass and
meditating on the Passion of Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, to crown his
humility and love, put into his mouth by the ministry of an angel part
of the consecrated Host, taken from the hand of the priest. "
Eucharistic MiraclesJoan Carroll Cruz
Reprinted from
Witness Ministries,
a lay apostolate dedicated to renewing appreciation for the Mass as the
greatest gift which God has given to His beloved spouse, the Church.
Their mission is to show how, in the Eucharistic Liturgy, Jesus renews
and transforms us–and the world–in His life and love.