Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. We as a community at the Cathedral, and at many other churches, form a procession with the Lord Himself. This is such an awesome concept. Jesus Himself is truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity in the Eucharist. Today we are taking the opportunity to walk with Him in a very demonstrative way. Carrying Him through the streets so that all may see Him. Today is indeed special; however, do we understand that we can carry Christ with us every day?
I am so blessed that I have the opportunity to receive the Lord in the Eucharist at daily mass. (If you are able, consider daily mass as supplement to your life with the Lord.) Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist is one of the best things that can happen to us. For me, it is the highlight of my day. I pray that the Lord forgives me for the times that I fail to recognize the magnitude of the gift that God has given. God sacrificed His only begotten Son for us! He did this so that we may have eternal life. Think about the magnitude of this action. For a father to give his son so that others may live is the ultimate sacrifice. That’s exactly what God the Father has done. Nothing else compares to that gift. Receiving the Lord in the Eucharist gives us the opportunity to carry Him with us in a most personal way.
There is a communion hymn that is popular at masses where there are many children in attendance. The lyrics include, “Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary pure and holy tried and true, and with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You.” I love that hymn. So simple and yet so powerful. If you have not heard it, google it. I pray that I can make myself a living sanctuary. I pray the same for you. In that way, we are carrying Christ every day. If we embrace Him, He lives in us every day, all day.
In celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ, let us all be that living sanctuary. Let us carry him proudly through our actions, thoughts and prayers. Let’s do this every day.
Pray for me as I will for you!
Deacon Chris