The Source and Summit of our Faith. The focus of the entire year. Jesus, fully present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Eucharist. Bread and wine become body and blood, and it is the greatest miracle the world has ever experienced. And yet, sometimes it’s tricky to explain to our kids. Sometimes we … Read more
Approaching Holy Week knowing that I will not step foot in a Church is a surreal feeling. I’ve been thinking a lot about the Eucharist these days, and thought I’d share a little meditation on Rebecca Gorzynska’s painting of Our Lady and the Eucharist. Isn’t this beyond stunning? When I look at this painting, I … Read more
These are words my son shouted from the front pew at mass two weeks ago. This past Sunday he yelled (again from the front pew), “That guy is drinking Jesus’ blood again!!” Soooooooooo, yea. On the one hand, we have successfully managed to instill in his little heart a belief in the True Presence. On … Read more