THE SPIRIT GIVES ABUNDANT LIFE.
IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIFE.
"Many of the disciples of Jesus who were listening said, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?”
"Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, “Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before?
"It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.”
"Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.”
"As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer walked with him.
"Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”
"Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6: 60 - 69).
Saturday April 20th in 3rd Week of Easter Season.
IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIFE. Our flesh has nothing to offer. What a revelation we have in the Gospel of today.
The Liturgy calls the Holy Spirit "The Lord and Giver of life."
At the Epiclesis, the moment the Priest spreads His hands over the Chalice and the Ciborium, he calls down the Holy spirit to transform the bread and the wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It happens at that moment.
The Spirit is the Lord and Giver of eternal life. The Eucharist is the source of eternal life.
The Holy Spirit is also the Source of abundant life.
"I have come that you may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10: 10).
There is a dynamic connection between the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist. If you want to grow in the Holy Spirit, receive the Eucharist often. As you grow in abundant life, you grow in the knowledge and love of the Eucharistic presence of Jesus Christ.
THE CHURCH HONORS THE EUCHARIST IN APRIL.
The Church learns more and honors the HOLY EUCHARIST in APRIL.
For Teachings, Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link:
No comments:
Post a Comment
23-Psalm1to2