Corpus Christi a leap of faith

Today is Corpus Christi, when catholics commemorate, and adore the eucharist, which to us represents the real body and blood of Christ. It is a leap of faith which to nonbelievers is not easily understood.How many times in one's life do we not have to take a huge leap of faith, which seems totally unbelievable? The New Testament prepares the way and then at a certain stage in your life, you are touched by the holy spirit and you believe. I cannot put this in an easier way except to say that this is what happend to me, I grew up a catholic, with anglican and protestant influences but at a certain stage in my life became intellectually cynical and did not practise anymore. Then came a long period of self analysis and suffering where I rediscoverd my belief.

 I recently read a book by french author and televison producer, Thierry Bizot. He was a catholic by upbringing, but like me had lapsed. One day through the teacher of one of his sons, he was inspired to follow adult cathechism and rediscover his faith. In his words, he felt a fool as his enviroment; telelevion and french intellectualism was not condusive to announcing one's conversion! If you want to know more about his story read his book Catholique Anonyme( I"m afraid it is still only in french but available online) and the film his wife Anne Giazzeri made of the book!