“Take and eat; this is my body… Drink from [the cup], all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant…” (Matthew 26:26-27). These are Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, on the first “Holy Thursday,” as he offered to his apostles what appeared to … Continue readingHis Flesh Is True Food
Last year at Thanksgiving, I shared with Catholic Sistas my love for the Scripture of John 6, and how clearly the Holy Spirit teaches us about Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. As I am always learning, this year has brought me even closer to … Continue readingThanksgiving in the Eucharist: The New Testament
Fourth Sunday of Easter You can find today’s readings here. Jesus is our good Shepherd, the one who will unite us, protect us, heal us, and save us. I love how He says, in referencing His sheep, “I know mine and mine know me, just … Continue readingSplendid Sundays – Fourth Sunday of Easter
4th Sunday of Advent Lectionary 1 First Reading ~ 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm ~ Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Second Reading ~ Romans 16:25-27 Gospel Reading ~ Luke 1:26-38 Open Readings in another window. Reflection: Theologians through out Church history have … Continue readingSplendid Sundays: The Arks of the Covenants
The word Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving” and since tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the United States I couldn’t help but use this time to write reflect the Eucharist! There are several places in the Bible to turn to for proper catechesis on the the Blessed … Continue readingThanksgiving in the Eucharist: Reflections on the Gospel of John 6