Author: stfranciskw

Celebrating the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ while unable to attend Mass in person and receive the Precious Sacrament is perhaps the most difficult part of being Catholic during this pandemic. While we wait for good health to return to our families, friends and neighbours so we can again worship together, let us take this opportunity to really reflect on the Body and Blood of Christ. Perhaps this time away from receiving the Sacrament will increase our appreciation and anticipation for this miracle! It is so easy for actions to become commonplace and to lose their wonder and awe, let us allow the Spirit to rekindle in us the fire of grace we receive in the Eucharist.

Today we invite you to read an article reflecting on the importance of the Eucharist for St. Francis of Assisi. You can read this very interesting reflection produced by Franciscan Media by clicking the button below.

YOU GIVE US YOUR VERY BODY AND BLOOD TO STRENGTHEN US

Let us pray +
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O my Jesus, I place my trust in you.

While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread,
and after blessing it he broke it,
gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’
Then he took a cup,
and after giving thanks he gave it to them,
and all of them drank from it. He said to them,
‘This is my blood of the covenant,
which is poured out for many.
(Mark 14.22-24)

(pause for a moment of silent reflection)

Encouraged by your words we now ask for the grace of thankful hearts, especially for the gift of your body and blood in the Eucharist. This year we have often been unable to be together in Church. We miss being together in this way. We know you will bring us back together again soon.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place all our trust in you.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, full of compassion and love, have mercy on us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.