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- May 31, 2024
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Updated: Jun 8, 2024
Sunday June 02, 2024
I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
See
Hospitality is deeply embedded in human nature and to say someone is hospitable is a welcome compliment. It is no accident that Jesus made use of table fellowship to give people a concrete experience of the indiscriminate love and universal compassion of God. When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we experience again that proclamation of the Kingdom. We join our prayer with the prayer of Jesus and the great events of salvation are made present in our time and place. Welcomed as we have been, it is our calling then to show the same love and compassion in our daily lives.
Listen
Reflect
(Mark 14:12-16, 22-26)
-The symbolic gesture of Jesus at the Last Supper symbolized the offering of himself that he would make on Calvary, giving his life for others. Sometimes we also are called to give our lives for others. We can do this grudgingly or with a generous heart. What difference has it made for you when you were able to give yourself freely?
-In his encyclical letter Deus Caritas Est, Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “A Eucharist which does not pass over into the concrete practice of love is essentially fragmented.” What has helped you to be aware of the importance of the link between the Eucharist and your lifestyle?
-Jesus involved his disciples both in the preparation for the Last Supper and in its celebration. Recall times when you had a heightened awareness of participation and involvement in the Mass. What helped to give you this awareness? Are there lessons from these experiences that you can bring with you to the Sunday Mass?
Pray
God ever faithful, you have made a covenant with your people in the gift of your Son, who offered his body for us and poured out his blood for all. As we celebrate this Eucharistic sacrifice, build up your Church by deepening within us the life of your covenant and by opening our hearts to those in need.
Act
-Include Others: Invite colleagues, neighbors, or friends to join you for meals or coffee, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
-Create a Welcoming Space: Dedicate a part of your home as a cozy, inviting area for guests, reflecting warmth and hospitality.
-Perform Acts of Kindness: Regularly show kindness and compassion through small gestures like helping others, listening attentively, or volunteering.
References
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024av, June 2). The solemnity of the most holy body and blood of Christ. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm
-Sunday readings. (n.d.-s). Hearers of the Word. https://www.tarsus.ie/SundayReadings/
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