All the sacraments, especially the Sacrament of the Eucharist, should be received with complete purity of body and soul. We learn to advance in the spiritual life through frequent reception of the sacraments. Remember that the priest takes the place of Christ when he administers the sacraments. Priests act in Christ's name and take on His authority. To the priest is given the power to blot out sin and spread the grace of God.
We should often reflect on the greatness, holiness and dignity of the sacrament of all sacraments, the Holy Eucharist. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is by far the greatest action ever performed in heaven or on this earth. At the Holy Sacrifice Christ comes to us, He sacrifices Himself for us, and He gives Himself comepletely to us.
How can we not be willing to give back to Christ all that we are and have?
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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