“When I went to Holy Communion, it seemed that the door of my heart was thrown wide open, as if for the purpose of receiving a friend; and as soon as He had entered, it was closed. Thus, it came to pass that my heart shut itself alone with its God. It is out of my power to describe all the effects and movements and exultations which His presence produced. If I were to give to you an illustration: any pastime and pleasure which our dearest friends could provide for us, I should say they are nothing in comparison; and if all the joys which the universe can afford were united, I should pronounce them nothing when compared with what my heart enjoys with my God.” – St. Veronica Giuliani