Take this and share it among yourselves

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : Psalm Sunday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49*

*FIRST READING - Is 50:4-7*

*SECOND READING - Phil 2:6-11*

*Take this and share it among yourselves*

*1) The Body and Blood of Jesus*

In the Last Supper, Jesus broke Himself and gave to the entire world 

He broke the bread and said *Take this and share it among yourselves*

There are three things which involved here in this act 

*Breaking, Giving and Sharing*

All these three things happened in the context of Breaking the Bread, which finally symbolizes Jesus breaking Himself and giving to others 

*2) What Jesus has given to me?*

The words *take this* has a special relevance to our life 

Jesus says take this and gives me forgiveness

Jesus says take this and gives me divine love 

Jesus says take this and gives me his mercy 

Jesus says take this and gives me His friendship

Jesus says take this and gives me, peace 

Jesus says, take this and gives me happiness and joy 

Jesus says, take this and gives me, his beautiful cross 

Jesus says, take this and gives me various talents and skills 

Jesus says, take this and gives me, uncountable blessings 

Jesus says, take this and gives me, simplicity and humility

Like wise there are many more things which Jesus gives me everyday

*3) Breaking and Sharing*

The main purpose of giving to us, is to share with others

Sharing is the climax of Jesus' mission 

He shared his life, his blood, his knowledge, his friendship, the healing power, his friendship, his love, and everything 

He had to break Himself in order to share with others 

*4) What do I break and Share?*

God has never given us bad things. God always gives Good things and God always,  has given us good things 

If So what good things am I breaking and giving to others?

What things do I have to break and to share?? 

Is it the forgiveness, love, care, concern, service, smile, humility, sincerity, generosity etc

*5) Danger of breaking these things and sharing with others?*

Wrong and false information

Gossip, jealousy, character assassination, and other similar things 

So what things do I to break and share with others? 

At times do I share with others, bad things? 

What things do I share with others  through my way of life and faithfulness??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*