While catching up with e-mail, I found this 5 minute film recommended by Liz.  It artistically gives a glimpse into what really happens at Mass.  You can learn more about the film by visiting their website:  https://theveilremoved.com/ 

     In my funeral homilies, I often talk about the veil being removed if Isaiah 25 is chosen.  I also sometimes mention that I imagine loved ones in the pews like my brother Patrick.

     We are closest to the people of Heaven while at Mass.  We are closest to Jesus when we receive Him in Holy Communion.  The priest acts in the person of Christ the Head as he consecrates the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus.  I should pay more attention myself, but there are moments when this reality sinks in deeply as I proclaim, "This is my body," and "This is my blood."

     The film is short and powerful.  Pray for me that my homilies for the rest of the pandemic will be short and powerful.

God love you,

Fr. Jim