Faith Seeking Understanding
Before going to the electric chair a criminal indicates what he would like for his last meal. Some murderers choose steak, hamburgers, shrimp, half a bottle of red wine, or chicken. In 1431 Joan of Arc, burned at the stake in France, chose the Holy Communion for her last dinner. A devout Christian wants to close out life on earth by having Holy Communion administered in one's dying day. Why? Because Holy Communion is a means of grace which brings God's mercy in terms of forgiveness and eternal life. Above all, Holy Communion provides a mystical union with Christ.