August 18 - The Happy Priest: The Importance of a Eucharistic Life

Article: Roman Catholic Church And The Last Days

A casual glance at the daily news provides ample evidence of the worldwide chaos caused by many who have rejected Christianity. Continual violence, hedonism, materialism, and corruption now reaching previously unimaginable dimensions have resulted from the actions of those who have foolishly tossed aside the truth of Jesus Christ to indulge in their own insatiable proclivities.

Jesus remains with us in the tabernacle of every Catholic Church. His Real Presence is celebrated and adored in the monstrance placed in every chapel dedicated to Perpetual Adoration. He is truly with us. Every time we gaze upon him, every time Our Lord and Savior comes to us through Holy Communion, he gives us the graces that we need to put into practice his way of life so that we may gain eternal life in heaven.

Each time we come to the Eucharist, it is Jesus himself who not only shows us how to live our lives, but who also provides us with the divine grace to live out the gospel teachings in our daily existence.

This is why we must have a daily Eucharistic life. Each time we have contact with our Eucharistic Lord, we become one with him. We assimilate him into our being. Holy Communion becomes a communion of two persons and thus, transformation takes place. Only the foolish and the ignorant would stay away from the greatest gift that Jesus has given to us.

Sometimes it might be the case that objectively, daily Mass is just impossible. However, it may be possible to spend some time with Our Lord in adoration or a visit before the tabernacle.

Saint John Bosco once said, "Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are powerful and indispensable means of overcoming attacks of the devil. Make frequent visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the devil will be powerless against you." Center your life on the awesome gift of the Eucharist.