Category Archives: Getting to Know the God Who Loves Us

(Plain Text Version) We are devoting many editions to the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist because it is such a tremendous gift.  Today, we continue to look at the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Jesus in the Tabernacle The tabernacle is a locked box containing Body of Christ, consecrated from bread atContinue reading “Jesus is Truly Present, Part 2”

(Plain Text Version) We have discussed the Holy Eucharist as the sacrifice of Christ for our salvation and as Holy Communion.  Today we will look at the Holy Eucharist as the sacrament of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Holy Trinity. How is Jesus Present in the Eucharist? The wordContinue reading “Holy Eucharist – Real Presence of Jesus Christ”

(Plain Text Version) Today we will look at the benefits of receiving Holy Communion.  Holy Communion nourishes our souls, protects us from serious sin, increases our life of grace, removes venial sin, and gives us spiritual joy.    Our Souls Must be Fed, Just Like Our Bodies The nourishment of the body by food and drinkContinue reading “The Benefits of Receiving Holy Communion”

(Plain Text Version) In the worthy reception of Holy Communion, we are joined to the living Christ.  We receive the help we need to live a holy life and to prepare for everlasting life in heaven. Gospel of John, Chapter 6: Two Miracles and a Test of Faith In chapter 6 of the Gospel ofContinue reading “Holy Communion, Part 1”

(Plain Text Version) At the Last Supper, the climax of Christ’s earthly ministry began.  He began the offering of His death for our salvation by changing bread and wine into His Body and Blood.  The next day, He submitted to the violence of His enemies and died.  Today, He continues to make this offering everyContinue reading “The Holy Eucharist – the Sacrifice”

(Plain Text Version) Confirmation is the sacrament which strengthens the grace of Baptism and equips the Christian to spread the message of salvation. A Decisive Step in Christian Initiation In Baptism, our separation from God ends and we become His adopted children.  In Confirmation, we are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enrichedContinue reading “Confirmation”

(Plain Text Version) Removal of All Sin In Baptism, washing with water is the perfect sign of the removal of our sins.  Baptism removes Original Sin, which we inherit from Adam and Eve.  In Baptism, we regain the graces which our first parents had lost.  These include sanctifying grace, virtues (including Faith, Hope, and Charity),Continue reading “What Baptism Does for Us”

(Plain Text Version) We are very familiar with the natural part of our life.  This life can last for a short time or a longer time.  The longer we live, the closer we are to the end of our earthly life.  We may be fortunate to live for 80 or 90 years.  It is rareContinue reading “Baptism, Part 1”

(Plain Text Version) In the previous edition, we looked at what the sacraments do for us.  Today, we will see why the sacraments are different from other Christian devotions.  What the Sacraments Are The sacraments are actions which can be seen or heard and give grace when carried out according to Christ’s instructions.  For example,Continue reading “The Sacraments, Part 2”

(Plain Text Version) Christ gave us seven sacraments to live a good life on earth and to gain Heaven.  Just as we have a life in the body, we must be born again into the life of grace.   Although God rewards us with grace whenever we do something that pleases Him, we obtain tremendous gracesContinue reading “The Sacraments”