Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession 6/2
SAVE THE DATE. Let us gather together bearing witness to our love of our Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist by walking with Him at the Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday immediately following the 12pm Mass.
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Who Is Saint Athanasius?
Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism, the teaching by Arius that Jesus was not truly divine. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church.
Born of a Christian family in Alexandria, Egypt, and given a classical education, Athanasius became secretary to the bishop of Alexandria, entered the priesthood and was eventually named bishop himself. His predecessor, Alexander, had been an outspoken critic of a new movement growing in the East—Arianism. When Athanasius assumed his role as bishop of Alexandria, he continued the fight against Arianism.
Five times Athanasius was exiled for his defense of the doctrine of Christ’s divinity. During one period of his life, he enjoyed 10 years of relative peace—reading, writing, and promoting the Christian life along the lines of the monastic ideal to which he was greatly devoted. His dogmatic and historical writings are almost all polemic, directed against every aspect of Arianism.
Among his ascetical writings, his Life of St. Anthony achieved astonishing popularity and contributed greatly to the establishment of monastic life throughout the Western Christian world.
Reflection
Athanasius suffered many trials while he was bishop of Alexandria. He was given the grace to remain strong against what probably seemed at times to be insurmountable opposition. Athanasius lived his office as bishop completely. He defended the true faith for his flock, regardless of the cost to himself. In today’s world we are experiencing this same call to remain true to our faith, no matter what.
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Parents accompanied their children at our parish First Communion retreat last Saturday as part of their final preparations to receive our Lord for the first time in the Holy Eucharist.
Together, we remembered our Glory Story of Faith where God continuously drew near to us from the creation of Adam and Eve, to now, in our most treasured gift of the Eucharist.
Next, Fr. Michael introduced Eucharistic Adoration to us, the special prayer that invites our hearts to experience the nearness of God and His love for each of us. Our prayer was followed by, God’s Open House,
an opportunity to draw near to many of the sacred places and objects in our narthex and church to connect each one to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and the pray of the Mass. Finally, we concluded with a bread-mixing prayer service to recall that Jesus is The Bread of Life for all who accept His invitation to His Table. Please pray for our 80 young parishioners who will be celebrating their First Communion on May 4 or May 5 and for their parents who have been amazing active participants and leaders in their children’s formation! May their love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist grow throughout their lifetime!!
Thank you, Edna Santig, for capturing our memories of this special afternoon.
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