Christian quotations by Don Bosco: The Holy Mass

"At the end of Mass, say a Hail Holy Queen to the Blessed Virgin and an Our Father in honor of St. Aloysius, that they may help you to keep your good resolutions, and especially help you avoid bad talk. During the course of the day, repeat the words: “Holy Virgin Mother of Jesus, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, help me [to] become a saint.”"

"My dear sons, assist at Mass as true and devout Christians, with such modesty and recollection that nothing may distract you. Let your mind and heart be intent solely on honoring God."

"I assure you that if you... ask one-fold, the Lord will give you tenfold. If you wish for even more, pray for this virtue [purity] during Holy Mass. Look, from the very beginning of the Oratory, I directed that at Mass all singing, vocal prayers, and any sound must cease at the Elevation. Why? Just so that each of you at this precious moment may undistractedly ask the Lord for the virtue of modesty. My dear boys, believe me, if you beg the Lord at that solemn moment to grant you that grace, He will most surely do so."

"Do your utmost to hear Mass devoutly; urge others to do the same."

"Holy Mass is the great means to appease God and avert His chastisement."

"The best time to ask and obtain favors from God is the time of the Elevation."

"Be eager to go to Mass on weekdays also, even if it costs a sacrifice. Our Lord will reward you with His Blessings and make you succeed in your undertakings."

"[Regarding the Latin Mass]
The best, simplest, and easiest way to assist at Holy Mass is that suggested by St. Leonard of Port Maurice. Divide the Mass into three parts. From the beginning to the Elevation, meditate on Our Lord’s Passion; from the Elevation to Communion, on our sins and the sorrow we should feel for them; from Communion to the end, on the resolution to sin no more."

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