We begin our reflection this month with the invitation to celebrate with the Church the Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ (June 2) -- a feast of adoration, contemplation and exaltation, and a feast central to ASC spirituality. On this feast we, the People of God, draw close to the most precious treasure left by Christ, the Sacrament of his own Presence,

This invitation is echoed in The Constitution of The Adorers Of The Blood Of Christ. The following section from this document reminds us that "the Eucharist is the very center of our lives" and that we, and the entire priestly people of God, are called to link Eucharistic adoration to our lived experience of adoration as a way of life.

The Blood of Christ in Our Worship

In our whole life, especially at Eucharist and other prayer, we adore Christ the Lord who has redeemed us with his blood. Like Maria De Mattias, we give a priority, personally and in community, to contemplation of the mystery of redemption, reflecting on its centrality in salvation history, and offering the precious blood for the needs of the Church and the world. We also give special place to Mary, woman of the new covenant, who shares so lovingly with Jesus in his saving work.

We join our adoration with that of the entire priestly people of God in celebrating the paschal mystery in sacraments. At the very center of our lives is the Eucharist, which is the source, the nourishment and manifestation of our communion in love and faith with the Church and with one another. In celebrating this covenant renewal we offer ourselves in adoration with Jesus, embracing our thanksgiving and intercession all God's people, especially those among whom we minister. We respond gratefully to the invitation to partake of the blood of Christ in Eucharistic chalice, wherein is joy in the spirit and pledge of eternal life. Constitution Of The Adorers Of The Blood Of Christ (Chapter V; pp 23 - 24)

With the Church we pray, Venite adoremus - Come let us adore him.

1. How would my life be different without Eucharist?
2. In making the connections between liturgy and life, how am I making present in my daily life - and, in the world - what I remember and celebrate at the Eucharist?