So a few days ago in my car I was thinking about the disciples. I was reflecting on how much time they spent with Jesus before his death and then after his resurrection. Reflecting on how much they loved Him. And thinking about how hard it would have been for them when he ascended to the Father. I was wondering what that first Eucharistic gathering was like after his Ascension…. the first time that the disciples broke the bread and drank the wine, “eating his flesh and drinking his blood” and remembering His words to them. How emotional it must have been for them! I’m sure they missed Him terribly. A flood of emotions hit me as I thought this very thought. It made it seem so real to me what the Eucharist is about. I am longing to receive Him in this way. I’m so thankful He called me to the Catholic Church so that I can.