Holy Father Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Holy Mass during the General Audience meeting and invited Christians to make an examination of conscience. His Holiness Pope Francis asked the faithful to be transformed into a living Eucharist and highlighted that Jesus’ gift of himself at the Last Supper is renewed during each Mass in the offering of His Body and Blood.
As reported by Vatican Radio, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “After the breaking of the bread, the priest invites the faithful to acknowledge that the Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world. This invitation calls us to taste intimate union with God, who is the source of joy and holiness. It also pushes us to examine our conscience in the light of faith.” Further, His Holiness added, “As we process to receive Communion, in reality, it is Christ who comes to meet us and assimilate us to himself. To receive the Eucharist means letting oneself be transformed into that which we receive.”
His Holiness Pope Francis concluded his remarks by reminding the faithful to pray silently after the Communion in order to watch over in our heart the gift we have received.
