First Communions!

This is the time of year for First Communions. Most places celebrated First Communion right after Easter, but some are still taking place. Congratulations to our young people who are receiving Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament for the first time. During these celebrations it might be a good time for all of us to recommit ourselves to falling in love again with the Eucharist. Many times we take it for granted, but it is truly a great gift and privilege to receive Jesus: body, blood, soul, and divinity in Holy Communion. Of course, we are reminded before we go up to receive that we are not worthy but only say the word and we will be healed. The word is "Amen," I believe. Yes, it looks like bread and wine but our faith tells us differently that during the consecration of the sacred elements, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ. We know that Christ is truly present with us when we gather to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This is still fresh in our minds since we are just a couple weeks removed from Holy Thursday and the Mass of the Lord's Supper where Jesus gave the disciples his body and blood as real food for our journey of life and faith. Let us pray that our love and devotion for the Eucharist will always grow and may we truly become like Christ each time we receive this beautiful gift. God Bless You!!!