Apostles of the Blessed Sacrament #1

One thousand years ago, a certain Saint Norbert (1080-1134) helped pioneer devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.  He is known as the Apostle of the Blessed Sacrament.  His deep personal devotion to the Eucharist including a regular offering of Mass and devotion of significant time to prayer at the altar enabled him to win hearts and minds.  His witness was highly significant at a time of disunity and disruption in the church. As an article published by the online resource aleteia.org said about him:

St. Norbert is traditionally depicted holding a monstrance, highlighting the deep devotion he had to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and his missionary zeal in proclaiming belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

Many other saints in the centuries that followed took his example.  Today, more than ever, we need apostles of the Eucharist who will witness to God’s love in the heart of the city.