Today is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Church invites us to reflect on the precious gift that Christ left to all the people of God: the gift of the Eucharist. And for us members of the PBN charismatic family, this feast gives us the opportunity to relive the great love that the Lord showed us by His appearance and His special blessing on 3 February 1822.
It is true that through the Eucharist, God makes Himself continually present and communicates His life to us, nourishing our living bodies through the sacraments, visible signs that, far beyond themselves, reveal to us in faith the great realities that are invisible to human eyes.
‘In the Eucharistic sacrifice, Christ's whole being is truly present.... we join in Christ's sacrifice and receive priceless benefits... By giving himself for everyone, Jesus has shown us the greatest sign of his love for us’ (Caroline N. MAOENG, Sister of the Holy Family of Bordeaux : “Under the banner of His love”, Lesotho 2025).
When we take and eat this Bread that nourishes, strengthens, recreates and sanctifies our whole being marked with the seal of the Triune God, and when we adore Him, in heartfelt prayer, simple presence in His Presence, praise and thanksgiving, intercession, etc., it is Jesus who makes all creatures and creation ONE with Him in our daily being and action. ‘I discovered that nature itself never fails to praise God. It has become for me a school of life, a source of joy and happiness that heals and consoles the broken soul...’ Caroline adds in her reflection.
May the Lord help us to communion conscientiously in the Body and Blood of Christ, so that we may commit ourselves to following him and giving our lives for others.
Happy feast to all !
Sr. Claudine GAYONGO
Generalate Local Community - Rome