Last Sunday at Mass the Priest said in his homily, “We need to increase our expectation of the Eucharist.” This has captivated me all week. This statement is very profound. His statement is in consideration of the fact that the only restriction on our experience of Christ in our lives….is us.
Now this is a pretty common concept, but the way in which he stated it has stuck with me. The Magnificat’s reflection for yesterday’s readings was on a similar track.
According to Saint Thomas, Christ bestows upon each individual person the same life of grace which he brought to the world by his visible coming. Indeed, if we had but faith as then, the miracles of the Gospel could again become daily occurrences.
And then it ends with…
Christ, the source of live, addressed his clear call to all generations: “If anyone thirst, let him come to me and drink.” Only one condition is laid down: to thirst.
So consider that you and I are given all we need to cast out demons, heal the sick, help the lame walk and the blind see…but our faith lacks.
I love that yesterday’s first reading was from the first book of Kings Chapter 19. We read of Elijah saying to the Lord that his life should be taken, almost like he failed the mission God gave him. Rather God sends His angel to Elijah and gives him the food he needs for the journey. “Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you,” the angel says.
I am overwhelmingly encouraged to increase my expectation of Christ in my life.
To open my eyes to His will and His life in me.
I thirst for you o Lord.
Let us increase our faith that we might live in Him who is victorious over sin and shame.
Let us be fed through Mass, the Eucharist, and each other…else the journey of faith be too long for us.
Let us be living examples of His Grace and Mercy and light up the darkness.
I will be praying that all of you increase your expectation, and ask that you pray for me as well.
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