All Is Found In Christ

   Growing up, I was taught the faith by my parents not only by words, but by actions.  I would watch my Dad and Mom as they would receive the Eucharist at Mass, and I would see on their faces the pure joy of being so close to the Lord.  For a long time, I wanted that joy.  I wanted to be able to feel Jesus near me and in me. I wanted to know this Jesus everyone was talking about. This longing was filled when I received my First Communion and I felt His presence for the first time dwelling within me!  The Eucharist is a permanent covenant between Jesus and me.  Every time I say, "Amen," I pledge my life to this God who gave His life to save me.  

   How can I refuse this miraculous gift? Many times I am so worn and tired from the world, that on Sunday I cannot wait to go to Mass and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. Honestly, I don't think I could live without the Eucharist, because I know that the full fulfilment of the redemption of Jesus on the cross is in this most Holy sacrament. Through it, I am able to respond to the Lord's love and mercy.  The hurts that I have received from either words or actions have effected the way I look at myself and my self esteem, but when I am in front of Jesus in Adoration or at Mass, I feel God looking at me. When I look into His eyes, and rest in His gaze, I find that I am none of the things people have said I am.  I am loved. I am perfect. I am His. I don't see my failures, I see all that I could be.  I see the woman who was created by Him to be great, a woman who could even be a Saint!  

   Jesus has no problem claiming me as His own, He loves me for me, but He loves me too much to let me stay the same.  My response to this great love is receiving the Eucharist with a humble and open heart.  All I can say is."Lord, let your will be done," and, "I am your servant."  I can't do anything, but He can do everything!  

I have found healing in the redemption of the Cross, and I am free.  

~Becky