“I received from the Lord what I have also handed on to you.” 1 Corinthians 11:23
From today’s readings, I am struck by how the early Church placed such an emphasis on the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Immediately after the resurrection, we know that coming together on Sunday to partake of the Body and Blood of Christ was of utmost importance to the first followers of Jesus as was the priority of passing on this mystery of the faith to the next generation of Christians. If this sacramental celebration is something that was so important to those who knew Jesus in the flesh, what do we all need to do to make receiving the Eucharist a priority for our own spiritual lives? One thing that all of us can do this summer is spend some time meditating on this great mystery. Perhaps make it a goal to once a week spend just 30 minutes in front of the Tabernacle pondering why Jesus still chooses to feed us with his Body and Blood.
Viva Cristo Rey!
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