Sunday Mass Readings: May 25, 2008

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, The Holy Eucharist.

Going over the readings of Sunday this week, as noted on http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/readings/052508.shtml. You can read all the scriptures there and below are just my notes and thoughts on each. This most likely includes how they are relevant to me this week and not Theology analysis of the readings. It’s what they mean to me right now.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a
How much does God have to show us before we do not lose sight of Him? Do not lose sight of God, notice and pray on all He has blessed you with. All you need is God, have faith in Him and you will be taken care of.

1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Speaking on how the Church is all bound through the same union, the same Christ, the gift and sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. It is truly amazing.
Also, maybe more an issue now-a-days is also the saving of the liturgy as it also helps ensure that we are one Church and in doing the same thing in Mass, we are stronger in one body. Save the liturgy, save the world?

John 6:51-58
Jesus directly speaking on the Eucharist. He explains it’s purpose and significance. Unlike most Protestant sects, Catholics take it literally, in that they actually eat and drink the body and blood of Christ. It isn’t symbolism or a metaphor, it is really Christ that Catholics are eating and drinking. Through Jesus we have eternal life and know Him.

For people like me that want to become Catholic and be able to partake of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, it is painful to not be able to. You can feel His presence.
Just a bit longer, as I have to go through RCIA. At Easter of next year I’ll be able to and it will be a wonderful day!

Photo ©2007 Br Lawrence Lew, O.P.

Pope and the Rosary

Picture from Fr. Roderick’s blog, unsure of image credit at this time. It’s interesting to see the the Holy Father pray the Rosary in public. I like seeing this picture. Walk strong in faith! (he also looks cool in shades)