By Br. Tyler Harris, OFM

Yesterday the Eucharistic Congress focused on the greatest love story ever told with Jesus, our Eucharistic Lord, at the center.

Although king of the universe, Christ humbly accepted a lowly uncomfortable manger. He chooses “an ordinary piece of bread” to remain present to us. This unimaginable humility reveals our God Who cannot resist embracing even the lowliest states of life.

Christ’s humility in the manger, on the cross, and in ordinary bread also reveals how God sees us: welling up with an original goodness that no imperfection can truly overshadow. Francis exclaims such good news: “Consider, O human being, the wondrous state in which the Lord God has placed you, for He created you and formed you to the image of his beloved Son!”

Christ draws close to us in the Eucharist — especially in our moments of greatest need — reminding us of that beautiful Image uniquely imprinted on each of us. That “ordinary piece of bread” illuminates who we always are: a radiant Image of Christ destined for glorious union with our loving God.

Consider, O human being, in what great excellence the Lord God has placed you, for He created and formed you to the image of His beloved Son. (St. Francis, Admonition #5)

A group of friars and people attending the Eucharistic Congress smile at the camera.

The Franciscan friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe are at booth #944 in the Expo Hall at the Indiana Convention Center. Stop by and say hello!

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