Daily Dose of Jesus

One of the main reasons I accepted the teaching job I currently have is because there is a 6:30 am Mass every day before school. I was not always able to go to daily Mass in college but the Eucharist is something that I desire more and more each time I receive. Now that I am almost a quarter of the way into my second year of teaching, daily Mass has become something that I not only desire but need in order to get through my day. Getting through my day, as a teacher, does not simply mean surviving. Getting through each day with the Eucharist inside of me means that I can shine Christ's light to each of my students even when I don't feel that joy myself.

Part of the reflecting process leading up to my hip surgery has been realizing that I will not be able to go to daily Mass. I did not realize how much that would upset me. I desperately need Jesus, not just to be a good teacher but to be a good and faithful Child of God. When any of us walk out of a church anywhere in the world, after receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, we are an imitation of the first Eucharistic procession. We become like Mary as we carry Jesus physically within us just as she did.

Jesus changed the game for us all when He offered His body and blood to us through His death and resurrection.

I talked with my parish priest about my surgery, that it would be difficult for me to not receive Holy Communion for the 6-8 weeks I will be recovering. My priest's response showed me the gentle care of our Heavenly Father. He said that my roommate/coworker will be able to bring me Holy Communion each day of the week. He also gave me the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick in order to strengthen my soul for the upcoming surgery.

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Today, I am 3 days post-surgery. Every day since my surgery I have been able to spend my day preparing my heart and body to receive Jesus Christ. A daily dose of Jesus is a game changer that makes all the difference.

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