The message of Jesus can only be really understood by those who
are open to the Spirit. Taking the words of Jesus literally about
eating His flesh and drinking His blood, the Pharisees and even
many of Jesus' disciples, are shocked and offended. Some of them
go off deeply disillusioned. So Jesus says, "It is the spirit
that gives life, the flesh has nothing to offer." Ironically it
is with the ears of flesh that many of His disciples hear Jesus
speaking of eating His flesh. The challenge is then thrown to the
twelve, "Do you want to go away too?" Maybe they were also
thinking that way. Maybe they too had great difficulties with
what Jesus had said. Nevertheless, Peter and his companions
realise that there is really no alternative to following the Way
of Jesus. "Lord, who shall we go to? You have the message of
eternal life, and we believe, we know that you are the Holy One
of God". It is a marvellous act of faith and trust in a time of
darkness. Yet, as the reading from Acts shows, Peter will, when
the time comes, be a source of life and healing to others, just
as His Master was. We too, need to make the same act of trust in
Jesus. There is really no other way to go which will bring us
greater happiness and peace.
Lord, fill us with Your Spirit that we may have the insight and
strength to follow You in all things and at all times.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings.
Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage
discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That, with the committed help of all believers, the
scourge of poverty may come to an end, eliminating the
intolerable social and economic inequality in the world
Elaboration
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