Short Reflection: His blood was still moist

A short point of meditation for all of us today.

"For her, Christ’s death was recent, his blood was still moist."

This quote really struck me when I read it this morning. It is from the office of readings, and comes from a homily about the martyr St. Agatha whose feast we celebrate today. To her, Christ's sacrifice was relevant. It was not some moment in history. Her daily life felt the impact of the cross, and she responded passionately to it.

Can we say the same? Is Christ's sacrifice felt in our hearts today, or is it just something that happened a long, long time ago? A moment in history that has no effect in our lives?

May the blood of Christ be made real to us today... after all: everyday, his mercies are new.

If you want, you can, read  pray the rest of the office for today.