ebrating and partaking of the Eucharist we unite ourselves with Christ on earth and in heaven who intercedes for us with the Father.”7 John Paul II continues: “The Eucharist is the sacrament in which our new being is most completely expressed and in which Christ Himself unceasingly and in an ever new manner ‘bears witness’ in the Holy Spirit to our spirit that each of us, as a sharer in the mystery of the Redemption, has access to the fruits of the filial reconciliation with God that He Himself actuated and continually actuates among us by means of the Church’s ministry.” By partaking of His Body and Blood, we build up His Mystical Body, the Church, into an authentic community of God’s holy people. All Catholic Christians are invited to share in this saving and regenerating power of Christ’s redeeming love, which leads to immortal and glorified life. Through His living Presence in us, the Lord desires to touch every person in this whole world. Catholic healthcare professionals should strive to participate in Holy Mass often, receiving Jesus in Holy Communion. When sacramental reception is not possible, then they should strive to receive Holy Communion spiritually. Spiritual reception, when done with a deep desire for union with Christ, may produce even greater spiritual fruitfulness than if received in the sacrament without proper disposition, or without a genuine longing for union with Christ. Not just Catholic, but all Christian nurses can receive Jesus spiritually by longing for His presence in their hearts. By uniting their hearts with Jesus, their personal Savior, the nurses can experience a profound peace and receive His special assistance in caring for their patients. We can never forget the importance of the Eucharist that Jesus gave us: 41
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