Sacramentally Speaking

I was inspired to write a bit about the Eucharist in light of recent events taking place in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. A Holy Host was stolen from a Catholic Church and members of the satanic temple intend to desecrate it in front of a crowed of depraved, wicked degenerates in what they call a “Black Mass”. Pray for their souls and for the justice of God to be exorcised during this time.

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Throughout my conversion from Protestantism, the true presence of Christ in the eucharist has been something that has tugged at my heart. Ever since I read an excerpt from St. Ignatius of Antioch’s Letter to the Philadelphians in which he says: “Take heed, then, to have but one Eucharist. For there is one flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one cup to [show forth ] the unity of His blood; one altar; as there is one bishop, along with the presbytery and deacons, my fellow-servants: that so, whatsoever you do, you may do it according to [the will of] God.”

At the time I read this quote, I was in an Anglican Church, a church and tradition which I still love deeply, but a schismatic church non the less. I wanted what Catholicism had to offer but I did not want to make the leap in a direction that would harm relationships with friends and family. Also, on a selfish level, I truly didn’t want to submit that I had been wrong for so long. I remember praying on my apartment balcony early in the morning asking God to revel His truth and presence to me. “I already have” I heard Him gently respond. It was not an audible voice I heard but it was from God nonetheless. My mind started flooding with emotions because at that moment I realized I had been sacrificing the truth to remain comfortable. But Christ was faithful.

I had been praying for years for Him to direct me and He had been waiting for me down the street at my local parish. But not passively waiting; never passively. He was leading me to study His word. He was leading me despite my sin and my wretched heart. Now I’ve found him in the Blessed Sacrament. I speak with Him in adoration. I worship Him in Mass.