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Every Sunday, millions of people around the world participate in Mass. While a particular liturgical celebration may have a lector who mumbles, a boring homily, or off-key music, most who are in the congregation don't mind. They tend to be very patient and forgiving because they have come to Mass, first and foremost, to receive the Eucharist. It's the Bread of Life that draws them, and it's the Bread that continues to draw them back—over and over again.
In the first essay, we looked at God’s plan to feed us with his bread—a plan he formed before we were even created. Following John 6, we reflected on the Eucharist as a matter of life and death (John 6:53-54). We also saw how the Eucharist is God’s greatest gift, allowing all who partake of it to internalize Jesus. Finally, we suggested imagining ourselves approaching the Eucharist like St. Peter, saying: “Where else can I go? You have the words of eternal life.”
Let’s look at some more scriptural images in the hope that they might give us even more insight into the gift of Jesus’ Body and Blood. This time, let’s focus on seeing Jesus through the grace of revelation as we receive him at Mass.
Drawn to Jesus. Revelation is the word we use to describe God’s work…
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