Thursday, May 21, 2020 – I am taking a holiday from everything. My phone is off. I have deactivated my social media accounts. My computer is going off after this post. Yes, I am disconnecting for a much-needed break! Frankly, my face is really hurting from having to make all those Chloe faces at people Read More
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Day 65 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part VII)
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – What is the Eucharistic fast? It is the one hour of fasting from food and drink (except for water and medicine) before receiving the Eucharist. Everyone who wishes to receive the Eucharist is bound to do this. Remember, Mass isn’t always exactly one hour long, so maybe add a little Read More
Day 64 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part VI)
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 – Now that we have discussed the “what is” and the “how tos” of the Eucharist, let’s get into a few of the “what if” scenarios. Keep in mind a lot of these questions come from third graders. There may be some real doozies… What if I have missed Mass or Read More
Day 63 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part V)
Monday, May 18, 2020 – We are nine (9!!!) weeks down and Mass is starting to resume. It’s not perfect, but it is the best we can do right now. Also, we are still going strong with basic information about the Eucharist. More of the “how tos” today… Can I receive the Eucharist on the Read More
Day 62 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part IV)
Sunday, May 17, 2020 – Today we are going to talk more about the “how tos” of receiving the Eucharist. Are there any other requirements for receiving the Eucharist? Outside of the Precepts of the Church, there are several rules about the Eucharist that cover everything from fasting and who can receive the Eucharist, to Read More
Day 60 – My Heart is FULL!
Friday, May 15, 2020 – Today is the first day with (limited) public Masses in our diocese. There are many caveats and conditions, but today I was able to pray at the foot of the Cross during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and receive the Blessed Sacrament for the first time in two months. Read More
Day 59 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part II)
Thursday, May 14, 2020 – Continuing with our basic primer on the Eucharist and Mass… What else do we know about the Eucharist? The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (CCC 1324) All the other Sacraments point towards the Eucharist. The whole spiritual good of the Church, Christ Himself, is contained Read More
Day 58 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Eucharist (Part I)
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – Here is the first part of who knows how many on the Eucharist and the Mass. What is the Eucharist? The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” (CCC 1324). It is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ under the Read More
Day 57 – Life Takes a Sharp Turn…Down a Dark Alley…to the ER Vet
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – I have not forgotten about the basic primer for the Mass and the Holy Eucharist. Those are coming in the days ahead, but right now my mind is elsewhere. Life took a sharp turn yesterday, and Andrew and I are stuck driving back and forth to Richmond for a day Read More
Day 56 – Eight Weeks Down and Some Cautionary Advice!
Monday, May 11, 2020 – Fingers crossed and with a lot of prayers, our diocese may be allowing Masses this Friday. After eight long weeks, we are finally working on bringing back public Masses. I am overjoyed, but I also notice a large uptick in “helpful suggestions” from people surrounding this issue. I appreciate that Read More
