I am planning my second trip to Fatima in just a couple of months. I have to admit that I have always struggled with Fatima. I have a hard time imagining Mary showing hell to little children. But what I do like about Fatima is that it reminds us that all of us have a choice about how we want to live our lives. Do we orient toward God or away from God.
I like the part of this chapter that reminds us to pay attention to how we receive the Eucharist. I do believe it is important. Matthew Kelly points out two "camps" about how we receive the Eucharist. Some say it should only be received on the tongue (as a sign of reverence). Some say it should only be received kneeling down (as in adoration). Other say that it should always be received in the hand (Jesus said take and eat and none of the disciples received on the tongue). I think all of that is personal preference. What draws YOU closer to God? What signifies reverence to YOU?
You have a choice,! Always choose to receive the Eucharist with the utmost reverence and respect.
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