J.M.J.
From The Catechist, by the Very Rev. Canon Howe, Imprimatur: Edm. Canonicus Surmount, Jan 26, 1922
Vitikind, Duke of Saxony, while yet a pagan, being at war with the Emperor Charlemagne, was curious to know what took place in the camp of the Christians. It was the Easter season, when all the Christian army made their Easter duty. Disguised as a pilgrim, Vitikind entered the camp. He witnessed with admiration the ceremonies of the Sacrifice of the Mass, but was very much astonished to see in each Host that the priest presented to the people a most beautiful Infant, surrounded with brilliant light, Who seemed to enter the mouths of some persons with great joy, and entered most reluctantly the mouths of others. This miraculous vision, which shows the different dispositions with which Christians receive Communion, caused Vitikind and his subjects to embrace the religion of Jesus Christ.
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