Katie's prayer: Matt Maher's "Love Has Come"

Word of God enthroned
Dwell in us forever more

Tomorrow/Sunday, the 2nd graders will be making their 1st Communion. Last week, I got the chance to interview these kids to make sure they were ready for what was about to happen. I’ve been telling this story of one little girl’s answer to one of my questions ever since. (I think it’s one that I’ll remember forever, and probably mention every year during Confirmation class.) I asked the kids the question “Do you think you’re ready to receive Communion?” One of them answered “Yeah, I’m excited!” My heart just melted. And then she added, in case there was any confusion about her excitement, “I’m kinda nervous too, I don’t usually like people watching me or being the center of attention, but I’m excited.”

She was excited to receive Jesus! She just couldn’t wait! It kinda got me thinking, how often am I that excited to go to Communion? - Long story, but they won’t be receiving the Blood of Christ tomorrow, just the Body - but she also explained her disappointment about not being able to have that part. How often am I disappointed when I can’t get to Communion? The routine of doing this every single week got me into the habit of thinking it’s normal. Not really thinking - hey, this is God coming down to dwell in me! God Himself! Not just a symbol, more than just a wafer, God! When you think about it, I should be excited every single week. My excitement should be leading me to go to daily Mass - even though it’s early. But for some reason, the world, my sleep, the routine of doing the same thing over and over again gets me into the habit of not realizing it’s amazingness.