Tuesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide

The Eucharist and rebirth in the Spirit

John 3:7-15 

The Eucharist is the instrument of God's loving mercy in the world. It is also a powerful tool for interior conversion and of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

We who participate in the Holy Eucharist and receive the body and blood of Jesus are called to live him out 24 hours a day.  We are called to a deeper sensitivity to a Spirit-filled life.

The Christian who patterns his life after Jesus becomes an "Alter Christus" and not just a "good person".  One could be good, and yet, not adhere to the will of Jesus nor follow his path.  They are good in themselves and not according to how Jesus forms them.

A life patterned after Jesus is living a life of the Holy Spirit.  We can only ensure this life if according to St. Ignatius, our discernment starts in the Holy Spirit, proceeds in the Holy Spirit, and ends in the Holy Spirit.

It starts in the Holy Spirit if in the very start, it is objectively good and not sinful; it proceeds in the Holy Spirit if in every step of the way, one is watchful for signs not in accord with God's promptings; and it ends in the Holy Spirit if the fruits are there - love for many, peace, and consolations.

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