We are reminded by the Introit and Collect of today’s Mass that, despite the great turmoil we face in the world at this moment, in the church we can find rest for our souls.  God desired to give a created share of His divine life to all angels and men, but He permitted the fall of mankind so He could bring forth an even greater good.  We are living in a time of penance and suffering, waiting for the adoption as sons of God.  The Church is cast about on the stormy seas of the world, but we must remain firm in the virtues of faith and hope, knowing that Our Lord remains always with us.

After years of study and preparation, the first communicants have come to the most important day of their lives.  They have been given the virtue of faith and today they receive the greatest gift of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.  It is the means of our sanctification, and it is the promise of eternal life.
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