There are many toys and products that come in pieces with the label "Some assembly required." That indicates it will take some work to build it (whatever "it" is) up into the product it was meant to be.
It is the same with our Church, referred to as "The Body of Christ," and we are the parts. When we come together as an assembly for the Eucharistic celebration (The Mass), we are building up the faith community -- locally to universally.
Each time we come together, whether at Mass or in other gatherings in His Name, Jesus' Presence is strengthened in our assembly. We support and encourage each other to live faithful lives and be important, significant and vital parts of the holy communion. Receiving Jesus in Holy Communion at Mass is also a special link that binds us as brothers and sisters in Christ.
This assembly in which we are an important part has two more steps that are just as necessary as the coming together to build up the Body of Christ. We are to go out as changed people to share the message of Jesus' love with those we meet. And we are to assemble together regularly and often to glorify, praise and worship God as well as support and encourage each other on our faith journey. Such gatherings build community.
Do you see our Church as the Body of Christ, and a holy communion? How are you changed by the Eucharist and/or The Word to share Jesus? In John 3: 16 the message is God sent Jesus to change our lives and our destiny. Jesus sends us to change lives and destinies too!
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