Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord!

[Epistle to the Smyrnaeans 6-7; Ibid., p. 102] St. John Chrysostom in the 4th century during a sermon said this about the Eucharist: How many of you say: "I should like to see His face, His ...