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To: EBH

Being relatively new to the Catholic Faith, I get a chill when I receive Communion. One of my prayers is that it never becomes “commonplace” to me. I too notice people at Mass who act like they would rather be someplace else. But most seem to be happy for the opportunity to worship. I may mention this to my Priest. He should bring this up in his homily that we are blessed to be able to attend Mass without the threat of a car bomb or a grenade being rolled down the center aisle. One other prayer I say is that if-when the day comes, I am able to find the strength of Faith not to deny Christ. Vivat Jesus!


10 posted on 06/19/2014 7:03:49 AM PDT by W.Lee (After the first one, the rest are free.)
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To: W.Lee
One of my prayers is that it never becomes “commonplace” to me.

Worshiping The Lord should NEVER be 'commonplace'. It should be rightly regarded as both a solemn duty and a great privilege ... never to be taken for granted.

Worshiping The Lord should ALWAYS be 'commonplace'. It should permeate everything we do. Our entire lives should give witness to our Faith in Christ.

11 posted on 06/19/2014 7:09:36 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: W.Lee

I am a returning Catholic and understand what you mean. I often find it very difficult not to shed a few tears.

I am sure the people around me think it a bit melodramatic, but I cannot help it. It is truly humbling to receive the Eucharist.


12 posted on 06/19/2014 7:10:11 AM PDT by EBH (And the head wound was healed, and Gog became man.)
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