In my work among the Mohammedans*, I discovered a unique custom they had regarding the blessed beverage. On those summer days when it is hottest, they climb to the highest peaks and collect quantities of clean snow and ice, with which they cool their coffee until it becomes a quite soothing and refreshing beverage.
It occurs to me how like this is to the Incarnation, in that something which comes down from Heaven is combined with something of earth, and the result is a reflection of glorious wonder. So also it is with the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit of God which descends from Above to dwell in the heart of the believer, and so results in the soothing and refreshing of the soul. ‘Tis joy unspeakable and full of glory! It’s also good with the addition of a small amount of milk or cream.
The Holy Father** should really try it.
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*That is, Moslems. Espressus was evangelizing the Turks when he was introduced to coffee..
** Clement VIII
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Gloria in excelcius Deo for the bean that isn't really a bean! Precious seed! Oh, I do love St. Espressus! Lord, give us this day our daily coffee.
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