Of course, for union with Christ, the mere conjoining of our body with
the Body of Christ does not suffice. The consumption of the Body of
Christ becomes beneficial when in spirit we strive towards Him and unite
ourselves with Him. Receiving the Body of Christ, while turning away from
Him in spirit, is like the contact with Christ which they had who struck
Him and mocked and crucified Him. Their contact with Him served not for
their salvation and healing, but for their condemnation. But those who
partake with piety, love and readiness to serve Him, closely unite
themselves with Him and become instruments of His Divine will.
- Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco