Holy
Rosary Month - Day 18: Luminous Mysteries 5
The
institution of the Holy Eucharist: In
the fifth luminous mystery we meditate on the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The theme of life and light is of course in
its culmination in the fifth luminous mystery. The Emmaus story of Luke beautifully
ends with the narration, “He sat down to eat with them, took the bread, said
the blessing, broke the bread, and then gave it to them. Their eyes were opened
and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight.” (Lk 24:30) The
moment of breaking of the bread was the moment of the revelation of Jesus Christ,
Immanuel; the holy Eucharist gives you the presence of Jesus the son of God. Once
we understand the relation between our daily life and holy Eucharist and its
importance in our life, this luminous mystery will become the heart of our life
not part of our life. Certainly it gives light and life to our life; it is the
meeting point of Jesus’ (who is bread of life Jn 6:48; the light of the world
Jn 8:12) offering his person (Jn 10:11) and the people who are in need of light
and life. Let us thank God that he has given us an everlasting memorial in this
holy Eucharist. The action of Jesus in breaking bread, giving it, and pouring
wine, during the Last Super, realizes in advance the gift of his body and blood
for nourishing our life. And because this action is a meal, that is, something
that one can have again, with food that one can eat, by reenacting this meal we
can assimilate the very person of Jesus, given over to death and rise again. Therefore,
this is not an ordinary meal; Paul says, “Every time you eat this bread and
drink from this cup you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” (1Cor 11:26)
It sheds light into our Christian life; as Vatican II puts, “Holy Eucharist is
the source and summit of Christian life.” If we understand the reward of the
holy Eucharist we will never miss it; it gives us eternal life, resurrection on
the last day, and a living together with God the father and the son. (Jn 6:55,
56) Do I realize the importance of holy Eucharist in my Christian life?
Prayer:
Oh Mary, mother
of Jesus! We come to you today for your special maternal help and protection.
Mary, our mother and guide; help us to understand the meaning and the importance
of the holy mass in our lives and live a Eucharistic life. In this holy mystery
we specially pray for all those who participate in the holy Eucharist but
unable to understand the meaning of full and conscious participation and receiving
the Holy Communion. Let those who are away from holy Eucharist may come back
and experience its everlasting fruits through the intercession of Mary, “the woman
of the holy Eucharist.” Amen!
Greetings:
Wish you all a nice and blissful Marian Saturday!
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