What are some ways nowadays of how people disRESPECT God? Well God has given us himself in the form of the Eucharist. If the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of our Lord then we better RESPECT Him in it. Also we should RESPECT the liturgy, Mary, and the Saints because it is along with these people and practices that we enjoy the fullness of God's presence and love in heaven.
One important way to show RESPECT for the sacrament of the Eucharist is to fast for an hour before Mass and to receive it in a state of grace. It is important that we prepare ourselves for the Eucharist like we should prepare ourselves for heaven. Because in both we receive the fullness of God. Also we can dress appropriately to Mass. Wearing clothing that could be distracting to our brother or sister in the pew behind us is not helping them to focus on the Lord. Also by taking time to prepare ourselves to look nice and to go the extra mile to be groomed and presentable is pleasing to God and also befits us because we know that we are pleasing Him. Quieting our hearts and minds and removing distractions from our minds helps us to remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
All of these things take preparing. They all are forms of fasting because we are removing distractions between us and God.
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