In today's first reading, Hebrews 12: 18-19, 21-24, Paul reminds us that we "have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem and countless angels in festal gathering, and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven, and God the judge of all, and the spirits of the just made perfect, and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and the sprinkled Blood that speaks more eloquently than that of Abel." When you and I attend Holy Mass, we truly "approach Mount Zion...,the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem...[C]ountless angels in festal gathering" join us, as the Spirit through consecrated priestly hands transforms the bread and wine into the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. In the Eucharist, Jesus, "the mediator of a new covenant, and the...Blood [of Jesus] speaks more eloquently that than of Abel." At Mass, we remember Jesus' pouring out His blood for us on the cross and then, in the resurrection, destroying death. We then, in the sacrament of Holy Communion, respond to Jesus' invitation: "Take and eat; this is my Body. Take and drink; this is my Blood poured out for you."
What a grace! What a privilege to be part of the Eucharist at every Mass! Thank you, Lord!
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