In this article, Father Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros offers us a powerful invitation to live our faith not as an abstract idea, but as a personal and transformative encounter. Through everyday and theological examples, he reminds us that there are realities—such as God’s love, profound human love, or certain vocations—that defy rational explanation and can only be understood through direct experience.

He begins by comparing God’s love to the love between people: we often ask ourselves, “What did they see in that person?” when we witness unions that, at first glance, seem improbable. It’s not about the physical or the obvious, but about something internal that only those who experience it perceive. Similarly, vocations like medicine, mathematics, or accounting demand a personal experience of joy and meaning; without it, they seem incomprehensible or even repulsive. The same is true of faith: what makes someone spend half an hour kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament? To someone who hasn’t experienced it, it might seem like a waste of time compared to other acts of charity. However, Father Ángel argues that there are different charisms: even Mother Teresa of Calcutta, dedicated to the poorest of the poor, maintained an hour of Eucharistic adoration each day.

A central point of reflection is  Eucharistic Thursday , the day dedicated to commemorating the Last Supper. The priest explains why Thursday holds a special place in Catholic devotion: it is not a liturgical whim, but rather a direct response to what transpired in the Upper Room. Jesus expressed a burning desire: “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.” He prepared everything with unique solemnity, instituting the Eucharist, the priesthood, the new commandment of love (“love one another”), and the washing of feet as a sign of service. That night also included painful announcements: the betrayal by Judas, the denials of Peter—but with the hopeful promise: “When you have turned again, strengthen your brothers”—revealing the infinite mercy of Christ.

This Thursday, we are invited to relive the Cenacle and Gethsemane during the  Holy Hour : first, to contemplate Jesus breaking the bread and giving the cup; then, to accompany him in his agony as he bears the sins of the world. Father Ángel emphasizes that the Eucharist, instituted on that day, continues to sustain the Church after 2,000 years, with Eucharistic miracles still occurring throughout the world. He mentions Carlo Acutis (already canonized in the context of this transcription), who dedicated his short life to collecting and disseminating hundreds of these miracles—not only the famous ones like Lanciano, Bolsena, or Siena, but many more—so that young people, in particular, might experience the living reality of Christ’s presence.

Finally, the message becomes a practical and heartfelt commitment: attend daily Mass whenever possible, participate in Eucharistic adoration (especially on Thursdays), live Sunday with full fervor, pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays, and above all, cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s not about fulfilling precepts, but about going from being just another disciple to being a true friend of Christ. Father Ángel concludes with his characteristic phrase: “Let us do all the good we can, and may God always bless you.”

This reflection leaves us with a clear invitation: God’s love, like the Eucharist, is not understood intellectually alone; it is lived, adored, and experienced. In a fast-paced world, pausing before the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday can be the path to discovering what Jesus “saw” in each of us and responding with a grateful and committed love.