I apologize if this is redundant, but I can't help myself.  I am beyond thrilled with the knowledge that Our Blessed Mother is the 1st living tabernacle of Jesus.  After being confused about this for over a year and a half, to FINALLY reach the conclusion and have my "A-HA!" moment still gives me tummy-flutters!

I've been doing more research into this, trying to uncover more images of the Blessed Mother bearing the Eucharist and came away with more than I could have imagined!  I actually found the most massive tabernacle / monstrance I've ever seen.  Apparently, St. Stanislaus Parish in Chicago, IL, unveiled what is thought to be the largest monstrance in the world back in May of 2008. 

What I love about this monstrance is the message.  Through Mary, we are given the New Covenant.  Through Mary, we see Jesus.  Oh, how happy the heart that understands this blessing!  The Blessed Mother fulfills the promises of the Old Convenant by establishing the New Covenant with her Fiat to God, the Father, giving birth to and suffering with God the Son, and establishing the early Church and protecting it through all of time with God the Holy Spirit.    I apologize for the run-on, but I'm floored by this!  It is incredible to me!!!

The glass monstrance you see to the right is an image of Our Lady of Medjugorje, as always, holding her Son within her heart.  This beautiful monstrance was a gift to Medjugorje by Polish pilgrims to mark the 30th anniversary of her apparitions.  I can think of no more fitting gift to mark her pleas for prayer and faithful following of her Son's teachings than a vessel that signifies her power as intercessor, her grace as Mother of God, and her love as Our Lady of the Eucharist, calling others to adore her Son as she does in perpetuity. 

Finally, I think this this one might just be my favorite.  Yup, definitely.  This wooden monstrance, created by Simboli Studios, depicts the Blessed Mother holding, close to her Immaculate Heart, Christ Jesus.  The look of adoration on her holy face says it all.  This singular monstrance teaches us exactly what the Blessed Mother is:  The 1st, most perfect, most holy, and most loving monstrance of God.  She teaches us to adore Him as she does, to hold Him close to our hearts as she does.  She teaches us to gaze upon Him always, fully trusting that His Love and His Will are forever and wholly perfect. 

Oh, if only more churches had this monstrance!  Eucharistic Adoration would be so beneficial, because it is the Mother of God, herself, who acts as our role-model!!!