He must struggle to liberate himself from sin through ascetical practice and acts of charity, suffering through his abandonment of the world; he must pass beyond the material illusions of this life to the spiritual realities through a loving participation in the sacraments; and, above all, he must welcome the gift of grace that transforms hearts of stone to hearts of flesh in the reception of the Eucharist, which is «the end of everything -LSB-...] the sharing in the mystery. (faith.org.uk)
Through worthy participation in the sacraments the person spiritually becomes the Bishop. (faith.org.uk)
Holmes assesses the Founders according to their ecclesiastical involvement (such as attendance at worship services), participation in the sacraments (especially the Eucharist) and use of religious language. (religion-online.org)