The Say Yes to Holiness podcast seeks to provide Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help inspire, encorage and accompany you on the journey towards holiness...
In this episode, Christina reflects on the National Eucharistic Congress and the importance of focusing on our Eucharistic Lord, especially when things don't go according to plan. She emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and the need to set aside doubts and trust in Him.
Christina also discusses the role of friendship and how we can be Christ to others by being patient, sympathetic, and attentive. She encourages listeners to turn to Jesus and make their requests known to Him, knowing that He is always there for us.
Finally, she reminds us that the Eucharist is a glimpse of heaven on earth and challenges us to be Eucharistic missionaries, shining the light of Christ to others.
Takeaways
Trust in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and set aside doubts
Be a friend to others, listening and providing counsel and help
Turn to Jesus and make your requests known to Him
The Eucharist is a glimpse of heaven on earth
Be a Eucharistic missionary, shining the light of Christ to others
Sound Bites
"He is truly present. The Body and Blood of Christ is truly present. Body, Blood, His Soul, and His Divinity are present before us."
"He accommodates Himself to our weakness. In heaven, where we shall be glorious and triumphant, we shall see Him in all His glory."
"He always has a refuge where quietude and peace can again be found."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: National Eucharistic Congress and the Importance of Focusing on the Eucharistic Lord
03:05 Trusting in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
08:54 Being a Friend and Bringing Others to Christ
13:24 Turning to Jesus and Making Our Requests Known
21:03 The Eucharist: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
25:24 Being Eucharistic Missionaries: Shining the Light of Christ