Who is the Greatest Eucharistic Saint? by Patrick O’Hearn

The question of who is the greatest is debated in every sphere of life: athletics, music, art, writing, philosophy, theology, and the list goes on.

In fact, it was debated in Christ’s time among His Apostles. “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’  And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them, and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven’” (Matt. 18:1–4).

Greatness is measured in true humility. Greatness is found in becoming like Our Eucharistic Lord: small, hidden, and overlooked. It is no wonder Our Lord would often appear as a tiny child in the Eucharist to various saints like Faustina. Our Lord wants us to never forgot that in order to become great, we must become little. Yes, we must cast aside all pride before receiving His Real Presence by literally humbling ourselves in the sacrament of Confession. …

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