DIOCESAN NEWS
12/09/11
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What the Eucharist means to me
Participating at Mass with my faith community is very rewarding for me. It is an hour of love in a manner unlike any other. We are surrounded by symbols of a very special event being prepared to take place on the altar. The candles, vestments, crucifix, tabernacle, statues, holy water font, music and especially the celebrant all have a role in leading us to spiritual renewal.
After the Word has been proclaimed at Mass, the drama of the Eucharist begins to build within me. At the consecration I am in awe of what is happening in my presence. Jesus Christ, my very need, is completely and wholly present to me.
The miracle of bread and wine becoming the body, blood, soul and divinity will never be understood by me; but I believe it as strongly as I believe the sun will continue to rise each morning.
When the priest elevates Christ as our offering back to the heavenly Father I often visualize throngs of people and angels around the throne of God, singing his praise. (To my surprise, I once felt I had seen my parents in that crowd.)
I am aware also the Eucharist is being celebrated every minute somewhere around the globe. It excites me. The weekly news is behind me now. I can start another week renewed. Sunday Eucharist celebration is like a breath of fresh air … the building of new life in me ... “unless you eat my body and drink my blood you shall not have eternal life.”
I approach my Jesus with my hands cupped like a throne to embrace him deep within my heart and soul. I want his body to be my food that I may grow to become a better Christian. I drink from the cup desiring his blood to run through my veins. I want him, I need him and I must have him.
Ann Stonecipher
St. Mary/St. John Catholic Community
Batesville/Sardis
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