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It is also World AIDs Day.
As I took the elements representing the body and blood of Christ I was reminded yet again of Christ's humanity, he had blood pumping through his veins like all of us. Having spoken to some individuals who are HIV positive we discuss their blood more often than most. I have heard people say, "my blood feels dirty now". There are very sensible precautions that one who is HIV positive should take regarding their blood.
However, I want to say to those who are HIV positive,
your blood is not dirty.
Your blood gives you life
and your life gives me hope.
The advances in medicine mean that AIDs is not inevitable for those who are HIV positive, if one has access to good healthcare. This gives me hope. The blood pumping through all our veins is to be celebrated!
(Photo taken from http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2012/12/world-aids-day-commemorated/#)
