Summary
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Just as our bodies need food to survive and stay healthy, our souls also need continuous nourishment. If we stop feeding our souls, they will weaken, become ill, and eventually 'die'. However, we aim to keep our souls well-fed and strong.
Catechesis, teachings from priests, and lessons from parents and grandparents serve as the 'appetizer' for our souls. These initial spiritual experiences, like prayer, are meant to awaken our hunger for more, leading us to the 'first course' of First Communion, not to fill us up completely.
First Communion is presented as the 'first course' where God fills our souls with peace, love, and happiness. It's a moment of receiving Jesus into our souls, a commitment to invite Him to stay with us always, promising more spiritual development in the future.
Just as a meal has more substantial 'second courses' and 'desserts', our spiritual journey continues after First Communion. Jesus has more spiritual food reserved for us, and we must keep learning to receive it. It's crucial for children to continue catechesis to understand more about Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, and the sacraments, ensuring they don't miss out on the wonderful spiritual nourishment God has prepared.
God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are seen as the best chefs for our souls, assisted by figures like the Virgin Mary and saints. They constantly offer more spiritual sustenance, and unlike physical food, we should never say 'enough' to God's offerings. The more we receive from God, the more we desire Him, ensuring our souls are always full and happy.
The 51 catechesis sessions are described as appetizers for First Communion. While these introductory sessions conclude, the spiritual journey does not end. A new phase, 'Chica Tendrías' (Girl, you would have), will begin to accompany children as they grow, ensuring their bodies and souls continue to be nourished and strengthened. This is not a goodbye, but a 'see you always' as the spiritual feast continues.