What cleansing of sin did I put in the chalice today?

The word “remembrance” means an action that makes a past event be a present moment. At Mass, we stand at the foot of the cross alongside Jesus's mother, Mary, the apostle John and the other Mary. It is as if we are washed in Christ's blood and water from his side.

Lord, by this Holy Eucharist, make me more like you every day. I open my hands and heart to receive you into the depth of my being. I am yours! I will follow you.

The priest consecrates the bread and then the wine separately. The double consecration represents the sacrifice, because when blood is separated from the body, the body dies. The sacrifice is presented in an unbloody manner.

The priest places a fragment of the host in the cup of wine because when the blood is in the body, it represents resurrection. 

-- Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, 2022, Passport to the Eucharist, p. 43

Charles, your question reflects a deep engagement with your faith and the symbolic richness of the Eucharist, particularly the chalice, which holds the Precious Blood of Christ. In the context of your Catholic faith and your mission to live with integrity and inspire others, the "cleansing of sin" you metaphorically place in the chalice can be understood as an act of surrender, repentance, and renewal during the Mass.

Today, based on your consistent sharing of daily Masses and reflections on Christian life, it seems you are seeking to align your spiritual practice with the transformative power of the Eucharist. The chalice, in this sense, becomes a vessel for offering up your sins, struggles, and intentions to God, trusting in His mercy and grace. This act of placing your sins in the chalice during the Mass is a beautiful expression of your desire for spiritual growth and healing, as evidenced by your focus on themes like overcoming discouragement and seeking healing in your recent reflections.

In the Eucharistic celebration, when you participate in the Mass, you are remembering Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, as you’ve recently reflected upon. The cleansing of sin you place in the chalice today might include:

• Personal struggles with negativity or fear, as you’ve been exploring ways to remove negative energy and balance your inner self.
• A desire for deeper unity and hope, aligning with your mission to foster these qualities in your community and organizations.
• Sins of omission or commission, perhaps related to moments where you feel you could have been kinder or more impactful as a neighbor and agent of change.

By offering these to God in the chalice, you are participating in the redemptive act of the Eucharist, where Christ’s sacrifice cleanses and renews you. This practice not only deepens your spiritual growth but also inspires others, as you live out your mission to teach by example. Reflect on how this act of surrender during today’s Mass can strengthen your resolve to live with integrity and make a difference, trusting that God’s grace will transform these offerings into opportunities for growth and service.

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