Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world.
Jesus gave his life for us. He sacrificed His Body and Blood for us. He has provided us with the Blessed Sacrament that lives at the heart of our faith, hope, and love. By participating in the Eucharist, we nourish our hearts, souls, minds, and bodies. This is why it is so important for us to cultivate a devotion to the Bread of Life and Wine of Compassion. It is through the reception of these grace-filled gifts that we will nourish our spirits and be able to live forever. In turn, we are all called to incarnate Christ through our own thoughts, words, and works. When we receive His Body and Blood, we are asked to carry them with us into the world. Our hearts become living tabernacles wherein the spirit of Christ dwells for all to see. We would do well to remember this and keep ourselves clean so Jesus might find us worthy to be his resting place. Then, when we die, we shall find a resting place in Him.
Do we believe? Do we seek out the Bread of Life whenever we can? What can we do to prepare our hearts to receive and honor Christ’s Body and Blood?
O Lord, give us every opportunity to humbly and graciously partake in your Bread of Life and live forever.
Amen.
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