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June 10, 2023For those of you who know me, you’ve probably heard me say “You are what you eat” in reference to the Eucharist. It is an important reminder for us as we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus, “We are what we eat.” When we receive the Eucharist, it is not just a pious expression of faith; we are consuming the Bread of Life, the living Body and Blood of our crucified and Risen Lord.
As people of faith, we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist and the Eucharist is meant to transform us, to heal us, and to raise us up. The placement of this feast on our liturgical calendar is not by accident. It comes immediately after the Easter Season because the Eucharist unites the life, the death and resurrection of Jesus into one. In other words, the Eucharist transforms us and energizes us to continue the life and mission of our Risen Lord.
The Eucharist is an awesome gift that God has given to us. “You are what you eat.” Remember that the next time you approach the altar to receive the Body and Blood of Christ – you are what you eat! You are called to be Christ to one another, you are called to give sight to the blind, to heal the broken hearted, to welcome the stranger, to love the lost and rejected, to forgive those who’ve wronged you. You are called to bring Christ’s love to the world around you. My friends, never ever forget, when it comes the Eucharist, you are what you eat!
May God bless you and your loved ones today, tomorrow, and forevermore.
Fr. Harry
