Bringing Jesus

Earlier this week, Sr. Mary Ruth and I were visiting someone in the hospital.  We stepped away for the midday Mass at a nearby church and returned with the Blessed Sacrament for the sick patient (as had previously been arranged with the pastor).
 
As we drove the short distance back to the hospital, we were aware that this was no ordinary transit.  Jesus was physically with us, through the highways and byways.
 
It was lovely to realize, as Sr. Mary Ruth mentioned, that we were actually bringing Jesus not only to our sick friend, but also into spaces where many were in need of His presence. 
 
We could only find a parking place near the emergency room so we ended up walking through that entrance, as well as traveling through other hallways of the hospital before reaching our destination.  Because of our little “procession,” these areas, too, were gifted with His physical presence on an ordinary Monday afternoon.
 
Upon arrival in the patient’s room, as we waited for her to be ready, we were blessed with His continued presence in the room with us. 
 
This special opportunity reminded me of other times of close encounters with Jesus outside of Mass, especially times when I, myself, have been privileged to carry the Blessed Sacrament in a pyx.
 
These have truly been awe-filled experiences for me.  
 
Such special moments of closeness serve as a reminder, too, of my call to bring Jesus to other people every day. 
 
I need to pray to the Holy Spirit that I may be open for Him to use me as an instrument…I never know who He might want me to share His presence with today.