The Power of the Holy Eucharist in my Life

I received my first Holy Communion on my 14^th birthday, but I didn’t know that it was truly the Body of Christ then. All I knew was that it was another sacrament of the Church and I wanted everything that the Church had to offer. I didn’t even have my personal relationship with Jesus yet, all I know was God was calling me to Himself. I knew I wanted to go to Him, but I had yet to experience that power.  As time went on, I grew in my relationship with God. In 1988, my relationship with God, with Jesus became real, became personal. I now had that power in my life and I became alive. I had this great love for Jesus. I knew of His great power, His great love for me. But I had yet to know the power of the Eucharist.

In 1993, I started going to Franciscan University of Steubenville to study to be a counselor. At Steubenville, they had a little chapel called the Port where they had 24-7 Adoration. I would visit the chapel from time to time not fully understanding was Adoration meant, all I know was I was drawn to it. The more I went the more I wanted to be there in the Port. I was close to something, but didn’t know what it was or who it was for that matter.

Then, one day it hit me. I looked up at Him. Jesus! I smiled the biggest smile. Jesus! There He was, right in front of me! The body of Christ. I got so excited, there He was, in all of His glory. It was hard to keep my excitement to myself inside that little Port! I went outside and said to the first person I saw, “That’s Jesus! That is really Jesus in there!” They shook their head and smiled. And the next time I received Holy Communion in Christ, the King Chapel, I smiled that biggest smile again. The Eucharist is Lord Jesus Christ, the Body of Christ. It is the God who I have my personal relationship with, the God who I love with all of my heart.

VLC  6/23/18

My New Body Awaits

Oh how exciting this is for me! It never gets old.

The anticipation stays new.

Being disabled all my life and now I know.

It wont be forever. My body will be made anew!

God promise me this, and God always keeps His promise.

My suffering will not be forever, my suffering will end.

My body will be even more beautiful than it is.

I won't always be tired, and I won't always be in pain.

Oh what love God has for me, and He has lighten my

Physical burden most times when I needed it. He has

Shown me mercy at the right time. I thank Him again

And again. Thank you Father God, thank you.

V.L.C.  5/19/19

Graduation Day 1997

Proudest day of my life,

Graduating with good friends that I made

Those last four years.

Grew closer to God too.

Hard work and studying is done.

Having my mom there, beyond priceless.

Going up on stage to receive

My diploma from Fr. and getting hugged.

All complete with a standing ovation,

What a moment!

Thank you Steubenville,

I shall never forget you!

V.L.C.  5/12/19

God, With Your Help

God, with your help I can change the world in my own little way. I can point the way to you. I can show people your love. Make me your witness. I try to thrive to be the best I can be. It is a daily struggle, but at the same time it is a daily challenge. As being human, I sometimes fall, but I always get up and try again. You are my hope, my stronghold. You have delivered me so many times and I am so grateful. I want to make you proud. Make me strong. Make me bold in you. Only with your help I can do it. I want you as the center of my world. You are my all in all.  

Amen

V.L.C.  5/7/19

Beautiful Nature

The sun is shining and the trees 

Swaying back and forth.

I feel the wind blowing through my hair

I love seeing the ripples on the water

The smell of the pine make me dream

Of past memories.

Family vacations with my mom and

Swimming in the lake.

Picnic and canoeing, laughing as

We splash in water.

Fun was had all around.

V.L.C. 5/5/19

God, Give Me Strength

Dear God, I know you love me.

Things are getting harder as I grow older.

I’m trying not to grow weary,

But that is not always easy.

Place some help in my life like you always do.

Be in my life, Lord.

Oh, it’s not easy in this body.

Sorry for complaining.

Allow me to rest a little when I need to.

You are my strength and my song,

Sustain me Lord, oh please.

I love you Lord,

Please?

V.L.C.  5/5/19

River Of Life

River of life, let your waves come over me,
Come wash me and make me new again!
River of life, pour out blessings on this tired soul.
In my daily walk, give me strength and sustain me.
Let me take in the beauty of your nature,
For your nature is beautiful to see.
Let me live for you for you are there for me.
Let me rest in you for you are always there.
I can call on you and you will pour out your mercy.

V.L.C.   5/4/19