Originally published at Orange County Catholic
THERE’S A MOMENT IN the Mass where all the noise, the stress, the worry disappear and you come face to face with Christ. This is not merely a symbol or a ritual, it is Christ Himself, present and inviting.
At Communion when we receive Jesus in the Eucharist, we encounter God’s profound love as He offers us the greatest gift: the opportunity for eternal life in Heaven.
SERVITE SENIOR EMANUEL GUERRERO LEADS A EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION ON THE SERVITE CAMPUS.
I recall a moment when the Eucharist had a profound impact on me. While I was attending Mass at my middle school, St. Catherine’s Academy, a sense of intense calm came over me as the priest raised the host and recited the consecration. I knew God was with me in that moment. I understood that the Eucharist involves more than just remembering Jesus’ sacrifice; it also encompasses feeling His love in the present. We often look for profound, transformative encounters with Christ but overlook His subtle signals. The Eucharist can be both subtle and profound, inviting us to establish a connection with Christ.
The Eucharist acts as a bridge between the gaps of Heaven and Earth. Communion is where we
