DIOCESAN NEWS
04/13/12
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`I have finally come back home’
Born a “cradle Catholic” in a northern state, I feel I took my religion for granted. Most of my friends were Catholic and I remember feeling somewhat superior to the few people I knew who were of some other faith.
Later in my life, circumstances prevented me from receiving Holy Communion. Although I tried to stay true to my faith, I found myself experimenting with different religions.
I felt I was no longer a Catholic because I could not share in the most important part of the Mass. When I did attend church, I would leave when Communion began; for me, Mass was over with. I would often think, “Why do I even bother?”
At this low point in my life, the good Lord intervened. A very kind and loving priest was assigned to our parish, and I was able to work up the courage to explain my situation to him. He was able to help me through a special dispensation and I even attended RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes.
After 30 years of not receiving the Eucharist, I found myself walking up to the altar to do just that! I remember crying as I walked back to my pew, and the thought going through my mind: “I have finally come back home!”
Needless to say, I no longer take my faith for granted and I still have that feeling of “coming home” every time I receive the Lord in Holy Communion.
Ron Quint
St. Jude, Pearl
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What has Eucharist meant to you?
NOTE: Eucharist is the “source and summit” of our lives. During this Year of the Eucharist, the Diocese of Jackson is making an effort to share your experiences of the Eucharist.
Tell us in 250 words, what the Eucharist has meant to you at various times of your life . . . in crisis, in joy, as thanksgiving and as a daily or weekly support for you.
Mail your reflection to: Department of Evangelization, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS 39225-2248. Include a head shot.
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