My Precious Blood

When blood is involved in a discussion, whether it be coughing or vomiting blood
or unceasing flow of blood from a wound, or donating blood, it always means a serious matter. It can not be triviliazed, as when we say, "I've purchased and worked on this land with my sweat, tears and bloo!" It's no small thing!

Hence, it must be the same when Jesus speaks of shedding his blood. When He says, "This is my blood which will be shed for you and for all." He is talking about something precious, something of great value, which we can not trivialize. In saying he is shedding his blood, Jesus means that He is giving His all, His everything, holding back nothing, for us and for all. His is a giving that leaves nothing for Himself. And in the process, He gains everything. In his total self-offering, the Father gave Him back the gift of Himself, of the Spirit, in His resurrection.

May the feast of Corpus Christi inspire us to love as Jesus loves...