Experiencing Jesus for the first time through the Eucharist

The Parish of St Anthony celebrated First Holy Communion for ten children on Sunday, November 11, during the 8.30am Mass concelebrated by Fr Vincent Paul and Fr Francis Xavier.

“Every time we participate and witness ceremonies like this, we should examine ourselves: How did we feel when receiving Jesus for the first time through Holy Communion? Have our lives changed for the better with each passing year? We should imitate the Poor Widow in the day’s Gospel who gave everything she had, even the last coin. Can we do it?” asked Fr Vincent.

“Like the Poor Widow who gave everything, God also did the same by giving us his only Son to be born among us at Christmas, who suffered, was crucified, died and rose from the dead to save us from Hell. Jesus comes to us freely and without cost. Have we given him the best environment to live inside us, free from sins? Think and reflect on this,” said Fr Vincent.

The communicants thanked Fr Francis Xavier, our former Parish Priest who came from Kangar, Perlis, to concelebrate Mass and share the joy and plant the seed of faith in them.

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online