Today is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is one of my favourite Feast Days because it is about feasting…on the Body and Blood of the One who loves me without condition. May years have passed since I became a Eucharistic Minister and Fr. Foliot handed me the chalice in the commissioning service, announcing, “May your life be worthy.”
My journey as a Eucharistic Minister has been incredible, with many special moments. Perhaps the most mystical one occurred just prior to leaving for Africa. I stood at the altar and received the host. As I held it in my hand, it began to pulsate. It was as if I held the heart of Christ in my hand. As I received the host, I could not help but think that Jesus was now in me in a new and mysterious way.
Sometimes it is easy to believe that Jesus loves us but for Catholics, that love is revealed in a powerful way in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Look at the Body and Blood of Christ and know that you are, and always have been, deeply loved.
Peace,
Suzanne
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