COMMENT ON THE GOSPEL
XIX SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
As Jesus comes at the same time to our Body and our soul, we must ensure that one and the other appear worthy of such a favor.
1. ° I say that the first provision is the one that refers to the body, that is, being fasting, not having eaten or drunk anything, from midnight. (...)
2. ° I also say that we must present ourselves with decent dresses; I do not pretend that they are rich suits or ornaments, but they should not be neglected and spoiled: unless you do not have another dress, you must present yourself clean and neat. Some have no need to change; others do not change due to negligence. The first lack nothing, since it is not their fault, but the others act badly, since this is a lack of respect for Jesus, who with so much pleasure enters his heart. You must come well combed; with a clean face and hands; you should never appear at the Sacred Table without wearing good or bad socks. But this does …More