Conclusion

The end has now been reached of these Simple Instructions on the great mystery of the Christian Religion, the most holy Eucharist. If the reader will just again look over the Contents, he will see the ground we have covered, and perhaps be able to get a general bird’s eye view of the entire subject. It has naturally fallen into two great divisions, inasmuch as this Divine mystery instituted by Our Lord is both Sacrament and Sacrifice, each differing from the other in many respects, and therefore needing separate treatment. The chief points under each have been considered, and it is hoped that real instruction has been provided for such as need it. If what has been said in a simple and humble way be taken to heart and dwelt upon, an increase of love towards the Blessed Sacrament should be the result; this love will manifest itself in many practical forms, but especially by more frequent attendance at the Holy Sacrifice and more fervent reception of Holy Communion. This will help to bring back, in these our days of coldness and indifference, the practice of the early ages of faith, which the Church so earnestly longs to see adopted once again by her children.