Lord Jesus Christ, you received into heaven Blessed
Imelda who loved you in the eucharistic banquet. By her prayers
may we learn to approach your holy table with that same
fervent love and so fulfill our longing to be with you, who live
and reign with the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Blessed Imelda
(1322-1333) is the patroness of young people receiving their First Holy
Communion. An apt saint to ask for intercession from during this time of the year when so many young people are receiving the eucharistic Lord. Imelda entered the convent at age 9 but couldn't receive Holy Communion
until see was 14, on the vigil of the Ascension; she died immediately
thereafter in perfect communion with the Lord.
