The Blood and Water of Eternal Life

Fr. Jason Lewis reminds us that every drop of blood and water that flowed from the Heart of Christ is a living fountain of mercy — the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Zechariah. Long before Calvary, God promised His people that “a fountain shall be opened … to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness” (Zech 13:1). That fountain is the Heart of Jesus, pierced by the lance of St. Longinus, from which mercy flowed to the whole world — east and west — for Jew and Gentile alike.

In today’s reflection, Fr. Jason invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross and recognize the cost of our salvation. The Lord set His face toward Jerusalem with unwavering determination to fulfill the will of the Father. He became both the High Priest and the Sacrificial Lamb, transforming the curse of death into the victory of life. The shame of the Cross became the throne of mercy. Through His Passion, He redeemed our suffering, turning our wounds into the very place where grace overflows.

Each time we receive the Eucharist, we receive the fruit of that sacrifice — the Bread of Life come down from Heaven. From His side flows the very source of our salvation: the Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist, our entry into divine life. This is the heart of the Gospel — God’s mercy poured out for humanity, that we might live forever in His love. As Fr. Jason concludes, “Is today a good day to be Catholic?” Indeed it is — because Christ is risen, and His mercy endures forever.