Corpus Christi

The once familiar Corpus Christi, now The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a feast that evokes not only memories of solemn processions of the Blessed Sacrament under a magnificent four posted canopy, but also of the great gift of the Eucharist, the Bread of Life, the on-going presence of Jesus among us, the food for the journey and the pledge of eternal life. "whoever eats this bread will live forever." (Jn 6: 58). What a blessing to have this food so readily available to nourish our souls and enable us to become more and more like Jesus! Indeed, we are what we eat. Eat lots of sugar and carbs, and our waistline tells us what we have become. We feed our plants Miracle Grow from time to time and definitely see a change in them: they are more healthy, and certainly larger than if not fed this special food. The Eucharist is our Miracle Grow on the spiritual plane. Frequent Communion tightens our intimacy to Jesus and draws us to absorb his words, his attitudes, his goodness and make them our own. And, the com-union is not only with him, but with all the members of his Body. We are united with all Catholics around the world. It is so consoling to know that we are able to do this...better than e-mail or Facebook! We are ONE in the Body of Christ. May our Communion today lift our hearts and gladden our souls in gratitude for this magnificent gift.
Bro. Rene