Third Monday of Easter

“Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.”

Jesus offers us the food of eternal life—himself. When we partake of him through the reception of His Body and Blood, we become sealed with the Holy Spirit. He gives us all the spiritual nourishment we need to endure to the end of our lives so that we can join him in the afterlife. We should try to remember this when we receive the gift of the Blessed Sacrament and do everything we can to prepare for Jesus coming into our hearts.

How do we prepare for the reception of the Eucharist? What can we do to make our hearts ready for Him? Do we reflect on the graces we gain through the reception of Him?

O Lord, give us the food of eternal life.

Amen.