We get another glimpse into a beautiful future of peace in our first reading from Isaiah 11. In the Gospel reading from Luke 10, Jesus says something to His disciples that should be striking to us.
Jesus said, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it."
Jesus was of course referring to Himself, but also the many signs and wonders He has wrought. All the prophets and kings longed to see the Messiah, but did not. Fast forward to today. I hope you realize that every time you go to Mass, you get to behold the Messiah that prophets and kings longed to see. And not only that, you get to partake in His Body and Blood! The next time you go to Mass and the priest holds holds the consecrated host aloft, thank the Lord that your eyes have been so blessed to see what so many others were not able to see.
Father, we are so grateful that we live in a time when we see, and receive, Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. May we never take this blessing for granted. Amen.
Praying that more people come to believe Who it is when they gaze upon the Host. 🙏🙏🙏