Gospel reflection: June 22, 2014 - Feast of Corpus Christi John 6:51-58 Unlike the Synoptic Gospels where the writers place the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, in John’s Gospel it comes early on as Jesus addresses the crowds. In either scenario, it had to been earth shattering to the Jewish people to hear Jesus saying, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” By proclaiming that unless they ate his flesh and drank his blood they would have no life within them. Two thousand plus years later, I too am challenged to believe Jesus’ words. Communion is readily available to us in 2014. Have I come to take it for granted? Hopefully this beautiful feast gives me an opportunity to look deeply within myself and reflect on my own belief and feelings when I receive the Body and Blood of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Sr. Jude Carroll, CSFN #csfn #GospelReflection
Posted on: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:25:00 +0000
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