Saturday, August 1, 2020

Present in Adoration

I have started making a habit of going to my parish’s adoration chapel after a day of volunteering.  Having gone so long without showing up, due to the virus, it helps me to unwind from the hustle of clerical work and serving clients at the Center.  What a difference it makes to say hello to Jesus!  Although we have to social distance even in this designated room, there is still that sense of awe and reverence. 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, present in the mystery of the Eucharist, waits for us.  And I believe that it is in these times of isolation, dread, and annoyance, that we need Him the most.  He wants to be there for us.  And we also need to be there for Him.  Sure, we cannot always gather as a community, but we can still raise our eyes to Heaven and make a spiritual communion.  Even better, we can receive Him during the celebration of the Mass! 

Thank You, Jesus, for being present among us.  Give us hearts of peace, rather than hardness, during these days of fear and isolation.  Show us how to be present to You, as You are present to us, in so many ways.  Amen! 

Live Jesus!


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