Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

 



        All throughout history, destruction, debasement, and disorder seem to be the lot of the human body. This conclusion is more presently noticeable in the horrors of our own time. However, despite the appearance of a rapid decrease in human respect, I think every age has come with horrifying evils, perhaps we just get used to them and go on to find more. Our disrespect for the human body and soul is inexcusable, and the threats we make against them shouldn’t be tolerated.

        It can be a little shocking, then, to realize what it is that Our Lord is inviting us into; what it is that we are specifically calling to mind on this solemnity. The Three Persons of the Trinity, perfectly united, reveal to us through the Person of Jesus Christ, that They are One. The division in our world - the division in our very self! - is strikingly poor in contrast. But the Son opens to us the door of His Heart. It is in the reception of His Body and Blood that we commune with Him in those very depths. There, our brokenness is lost in His unity.

        Jesus Christ is the perfect model of man. There was no dissension in Him. United to Him, we can ask in those quiet moments of grace preceding Communion, to be conformed more perfectly to Him, and to become for the world, a reflection of His image, a responsive echo of His promise for eternal life.

What is one practical change you can make today (even if it is only something small!) to better conform your life to Christ

By respecting others, we respect the Blessed Trinity within them. Who can you show respect to today?

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