April 8, 2021
Thursday in the Octave of Easter
Daily Mass
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You
into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least into my heart.
I embrace You
as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me
to be separated from You.
Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense
against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray,
and do thou,
o Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Homily
Reality of the Resurrection
A New Hope
When the disciples saw the Risen Christ, they thought it was a ghost or apparition of some sort. Yet when the Lord showed them his wounds and asked for baked fish, the disciples were overwhelmed with joy. In this scene, we see the reward each of us hope for. If we follow the Way, we too will receive glorified bodies and even dine alongside the Lord.
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