I do remember when I was preparing myself to receive Jesus for the first time. I went every week to the parish of San Cayetano (St. Cajetan) in Medellin, Colombia, to receive the classes that helped me understand the beautiful miracle of the Eucharist. Jesus Christ, who died and rose from the dead for us, is present in a piece of bread and a little bit of wine. Our Lord Jesus Christ, who loves us very much, wanted to stay with us in the Eucharist.
During these weeks, thirty children of our parish family of the Most Holy Trinity are celebrating their First Communion. But, not only them, also their families and each one of us are happy because they are receiving the bread of life for the first time. We are celebrating First Communions these two weeks. Fourteen children received this sacrament on April 13th for the first time. Another sixteen children will receive Jesus on April 20th, and one on April 21st. My family of Holy Trinity, let us pray for them, so they may be loyal to the Lord and can always recognize the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Let us congratulate them for this important sacrament in their lives.
“My first communicants… congratulations on your First Communion. I am so proud of you. You are growing into graceful and Godly young people. Just as you are blessed with God’s love today, I know that our Holy Trinity family is blessed by you every day.”
Let us pray for our First communicants:
“Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time. May this day be the step toward a lifelong love of the Eucharist. Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship. Thank you for their innocence and goodness. May their hands, extended in anticipation of your body and blood, inspire all of us to cherish this sacred Sacrament. Amen.”
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
