We can't put Peanut Butter on It

Today, Father Mark Dosh, our priest at St. John's, told a story about a little boy who had little to say about the Eucharist.  His mother was embarrassed as her little guy sat quietly while their priest asked the children preparing for Communion to share something about the Body of Christ.  The longer her son said nothing, the more humiliated she became.  However, her humiliation increased when her son finally shared something he knew.

The boy informed the priest that the Bread they would receive was "different than other bread because, we can't put peanut butter on it."

As the mother's cheeks warmed to a rosy glow, the priest asked the boy, "And why is that?"

The boy responded sincerely, "We would never do that to Jesus."

Father Dosh explained that although the boy's reasoning was not an eloquent theological statement, he had in fact, gotten it right.  The Eucharist is Jesus and we are called to respect and love Him.

It is difficult to explain the awesomeness of receiving one's first Communion to those who are not Catholic.  Awesome is an overused word, but it defines this sacrament for children, Godparents and parents perfectly.  Because we believe the Eucharist to be Jesus, not just a symbol, it is exciting to be  close to Jesus after preparing for so long.  Blessings to those receiving Him today.  What a wonderful day First Communion Day is.