I was lent a copy of the new video 'Hostia' from St Anthony Communications and, as I woke early this morning, I took advantage of the extra half an hour or so to watch it quietly before my day began.
Well, what a great start to the day. It really is an excellent video on the Eucharist.
Like the earlier videos from St Anthony Communications, it gives a very clear explanation of the Church's teaching on the subject. The commentary is accompanied by beautiful video clips of the the Mass very reverently celebrated by Fr Bruno Witchells.
I was particularly taken by the comments towards the end of the video, on adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Adoration and Benediction.
It's odd how a remark made by someone about something you're already familiar with can make you see things from a different perspective, or at least emphasise something that you hadn't really thought about before.
I hadn't really looked at it like this before, but of course it's obvious when I think about it . . .
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance during Benediction is an extension of the moment during the Mass when the priest elevates the Host.
During the Mass we only have a glimpse of Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament at this moment, whereas when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Monstrance for a period of Adoration, we can really gaze at Jesus truly present in the Host in prayerful Adoration for an extended period of time. How fortunate we are!
If you have an opportunity to see this video, do take it. Perhaps you could put it on your wish list for a Birthday or Christmas.
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