Holy Thursday 2011

"The Eucharist is the mystery of the profound closeness and communion of each individual with the Lord and, at the same time, of visible union between all...The Eucharist is the sacrament of unity. It reaches the very mystery of the Trinity and thus creates visible unity. Let me say it again: it is an extremely personal encounter with the Lord and yet never simply an act of individual piety. Of necessity, we celebrate it together." 
                                                                            - Holy Thursday Homily Pope Benedict XVI