eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to
his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a
cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of
you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf
of many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:26-28)
On this night, Jesus celebrated the Passover seder with His disciples.
An important day for all Christians–the day Christ tells us of the new
and everlasting covenant. For Catholics, this holds an additional
significance: The institution of the Eucharist, the “source and summit”
of the faith, which is Christ’s Body and Blood.
Let’s reflect today on the blood of the new covenant. By His stripes we
are healed. By His blood we are redeemed. By His resurrection, we are
saved from death. As we walk into tomb with Him, we have a reason to
celebrate!
Catholics, let’s also ask for the graces we need to truly believe in
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist and to approach the altar with
reverence and awe.