“Our union with Christ in the Eucharist must be expressed in
the truth of our lives today – in our actions, in our behavior, in our life-style
and in our relationships with others. For each one of us the Eucharist is a
call to ever greater effort, so that we may live as true followers of Jesus:
truthful in our speech, generous in our deeds, concerned, respectful of the
dignity and rights of all persons – whatever their rank or income – self-sacrificing,
fair and just, kind, compassionate and self-controlled…The truth of our union
with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is tested by whether or not we really love
our fellow men and women; it is tested by how we treat others; especially our
families…, by whether or not we try to be reconciled with our enemies, or
whether or not we forgive those who hurt us or offend us.”
(St John Paul II from Homily in Phoenix Park, September 29,
1979)
