Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent

We walk through the closing prayer, blessing, and dismissal of Mass to show why the Eucharist always leads to mission. We name the fruits of Holy Communion and ask what changes when we actually live the “go forth” we hear at the end.\n\n• the prayer after Communion as a plea for the fruits of the mystery just celebrated\n• the Catechism’s list of fruits of Holy Communion, from union with Christ to commitment to the poor\n• the blessing as parting grace and a commissioning to spread the Gospel\n• the meaning of Ite, missa est and why “Mass” implies being sent\n• Saint Teresa of Avila’s poem as a challenge to become Christ’s hands and feet\n• the warning that refusing mission can empty Communion of its power in us\n\nIf you found this time of prayer and reflection fruitful and would like more opportunities to grow in your faith this Lent, consider joining the Cristeros and purchasing our Lenten Reflection booklet, now available on Amazon.com. The Cristeros app is available on the Apple app and Google Play Store. More information on the Cristeros can be found at the Cristeros.org.Send us Fan Mail