I remember after my accident the first 2 things I thought of were God and my dear Alyce. I wanted a priest because i needed the Eucharist. I had received anointing but did not remember it. It was almost 2 weeks and i was in a rehab hospital when after begging them for a priest or Eucharistic Minister , a deacon came. I cried my eyes out knowing I finally was receiving the Bread of Life. It was a most beautiful time for me. And I reflect how good God was to me... allowing what happened increased my desire for Him more than at any moment in my life. As i heal, I wish my zeal as at that moment were the same.
"In a world marked by growing divisions—political, cultural, and even within families and communities—Pope Leo XIV offers a profound reminder during his recent catechesis on the Eucharist. "The Eucharist is a powerful antidote to division," the Holy Father declared. He called on all Catholics to draw with faith from this source of divine life and to allow ourselves to be transformed by the mystery we celebrate. As the Real Presence of Christ—His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—the Eucharist unites us not only with Jesus but with one another as members of His Mystical Body, the Church. In receiving Him, divisions dissolve, hearts are healed, and we become instruments of His peace and love. This sacrament is not just a ritual; it is the source and summit of our Christian life, capable of bridging every gap and fostering true communion. Let us respond to the Pope’s call today: Make time for Eucharistic Adoration, attend Holy Mass with deeper reverence, and invite others to experience this transforming grace. What divisions in your life or community can the Eucharist heal? Share in the comments and tag a friend who needs this encouragement!"
