If the poison of pride is swelling up in you, turn to the
Eucharist; and that Bread, Which is your God humbling and disguising Himself,
will teach you humility. If the fever of
selfish greed rages in you, feed on this Bread; and you will learn
generosity. If the cold wind of coveting
withers you, hasten to the Bread of Angels; and charity will come to blossom in
your heart. If you feel the itch of
intemperance, nourish yourself with the Flesh and Blood of Christ, Who
practiced heroic self-control during His earthly life; and you will become
temperate. If you are lazy and sluggish
about spiritual things, strengthen yourself with this heavenly Food; and you
will grow fervent. Lastly, if you feel
scorched by the fever of impurity, go to the banquet of the Angels; and the
spotless Flesh of Christ will make you pure and chaste.
--St. Cyril of Alexandria
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