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You are what you eat. Many of us have heard that maxim since childhood. From a strictly physical standpoint, we understand that what we eat and drink is pretty important to our health. We can also apply that wisdom to other things we consume. The shows we watch, books we read, video games we play, music we listen to—all of these affect our thinking and view of self, others, and the world. It seems we need to watch our diet of more than just food and drink!
And then there’s the Eucharist, Jesus Christ’s very Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. We consume this in the form of bread and wine, but its effect is far more than physical nourishment. As Christ’s Body and Blood becomes part of our body and blood, we are spiritually nourished and strengthened. We are called to become what we eat—Christ’s Body in the world. May we always recognize both this gift and call!
Most Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world. Amen.
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