Introit of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

Canticles 2:3; Psalm 83:2-3

Under the shadow of Him Whom I had desired, did I sit: and His fruit was sweet to my taste. Ps. How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! My soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. Glory be to the Father.

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Canticles 2

Verse 3. As. The Church praises Christ, resting secure under his protection. W.

Psalm 83

Verse 3. Fainteth. The eager desire of heaven sometimes deprives people of external satisfaction, and the body partakes of the inward joy. W. — Living. The idols of Babylon have no life. Euseb.

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