Sunday | June 02, 2024
Mark 10:38
Take it; this is my body.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Eucharistic Hunger
Every great saint whose history I have read had an intense devotion to the Eucharistic presence of Christ. I believe it is a sign of sanctity. There is even a charism that some of the mystics had called “hierognosis.” When the Eucharistic species was present, although not visible, these mystics knew that Jesus was present.
We do not have such a special gift. Despite the fact that we do not “see,” yet we believe. We express this belief when we genuflect in front of the tabernacle. When the minister of the Eucharist says, “The Body of Christ,” we respond, “Amen.” We, like the mystics, have a Eucharistic hunger that draws us to celebrate the Mass and to receive.
Jesus, we reverence your Eucharistic presence. As we feed on your Body and Blood, draw us into a more intimate union with you.
- Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Exodus 24:3-8 • Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18 • Hebrews 9:11-15 • Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
