The mediation was written by Venerable Thomas à Kempis. He was a priest and a monk who wrote numerous spiritual works.

Kempis writes, "Blessed is the pilgrim who, during his exile on earth—no matter the place or time—is ever mindful of his heavenly homeland, where, in union with all the angels and saints, Jesus and Mary rejoice amid the greatest of happiness and in everlasting glory."

Confidence in Jesus and Mary

He who carries Jesus and Mary in his heart walks safely and securely. He frequently speaks their names, blesses them with his lips, and applauds them with joyful hands and dancing feet…. Blessed is he who sincerely calls upon Jesus and Mary, who greets them devoutly, affectionately keeps them in mind, and greatly honors them…. Blessed is the pilgrim who, during his exile on earth—no matter the place or time—is ever mindful of his heavenly homeland, where, in union with all the angels and saints, Jesus and Mary rejoice amid the greatest of happiness and in everlasting glory. Blessed is the pilgrim who does not seek a lasting home in this world but yearns to be with Christ in heaven…. Blessed is he who is called to the banquet of the Lamb and partakes of the Holy Sacrament until he arrives at the heavenly banquet. As often as an individual receives Holy Communion devoutly—or a priest reverently and fittingly celebrates Mass in God’s honor—that is how often he spiritually eats and drinks together with Jesus and his Blessed Mother.

Such an individual is a disciple of Jesus and an attendant of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a companion of the angels, fellow citizen with the apostles, minister of God, relative of the saints, and friend of heaven…. He receives blessings and mercy from the Lord Jesus, his Savior, and as soon as he calls upon him—no matter the place or in what danger he finds himself—his prayer is heard in heaven. When the disciples were in the boat and feared that they were about to go under, they called upon Jesus, who immediately appeared to them and said: Why are you afraid? Have faith. It is I, do not be afraid. Jesus’ voice is the gentle voice of consolation; at the same time it has the power to protect, the charm to produce joy in others, the goodness to grant forgiveness, and the graciousness to lead to eternal life. Amen.

We conclude with the Eucharistic hymn "O Salutaris Hostia" written by St. Thomas Aquinas. It was done to celebrate the start of the Feast of Corpus Christi in 1264, and is also sung at the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. "Qui vitam sine termino / Nobis donet in patria. Amen."