“Do you want our Lord to give you many graces? Visit Him often. Do you want Him to give you few graces? Visit Him seldom. Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are powerful and indispensable means of overcoming the attacks of the devil. Make frequent visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the devil will be powerless against you.”– St. John Bosco
Reflection:
The Eucharist is real. The Eucharist is powerful. The Eucharist is Christ Himself. While some may deny His real presence in the Eucharist, Christ is indeed present among us in the Host. It’s unfathomable to think about.
If Christ were standing before You, how would you react? What would you say to Him? Could you even speak?
As Catholics, we have the most sacred thing in the entire world available to us 24/7… the Eucharist. Adoration is available in many parishes almost every hour of the day. With the red candle flickering to remind us, we can be in His presence. What a gift it is to be physically present with Jesus. He is the healer of all ills. He is the Savior of the world. He is the Divine Counselor. With Him, we can be restored in body, mind, and heart if He wills it. All we have to do is go and seek Him out.
St. John Bosco emphasizes the importance of visiting Jesus often. His quote today is quite strong; quite blunt; quite effective. Jesus is truly present. Why would we not visit Him? He can give us so many graces. He can assist us in conquering our vices. Jesus will protect us from Satan and his evil ways. There is nothing more important than being with Jesus. He walks with us in the 21st century. He desires to be with You in your struggles, triumphs, and everywhere in between.
Perhaps you can make a step to visit Jesus in adoration more frequently. Maybe you can only stop by for 10 minutes. Maybe you can sign up for a weekly adoration hour. Maybe you can go once a month. Maybe you can go every day. Everyone’s schedule is different but it is imperative that we make time for Jesus. And once you make a habit of going, maybe you can increase the time you spend with Him. There is no obligation or commitment that is more important than spending time with Jesus. Rearrange your schedule for adoration and see how much your life changes. You matter. Your prayer life matters. Your relationship with Jesus matters. Love Him unconditionally.
Prayer:
Dear God, I desire to be with You. I desire to adore You, Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament. Please help me to rearrange my schedule so I can visit You and be with You more frequently. May I adore You. May I gaze upon You in the Most Holy Eucharist. You are present there. I love You, Jesus. Amen.