The greatness of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 12th Week - Sunday*

*Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ*

*The greatness of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 9:11b–17*

*FIRST READING - Gn 14:18–20*

*SECOND READING 1 Cor 11:23–26*

*1) The Speciality of Jesus' Body and Blood*

In the Human History many great people have come and gone 

Among them some were wicked, some good, and very few are Holy and Blessed People 

But the fact is that, we remember these great men and women for their achievements, we remember their names and we honour them 

We don't honor them by celebrating, feast like body and blood of such a such a person 

If at we do such a great event, it is only for Jesus Christ. 

Today we remember the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and we adore Him for His Body and Blood.

So there is some special about Jesus' Body and Blood.

*2) Jesus Body and Blood is given a loving Gift to the entire Human Race*

Historical Jesus who was available to those people before 2000 years ago, the same Jesus is available to us through His Body and Blood

Jesus Gives His body and blood as a gift to the Entire human race 

*3) Greatest Gift*

In the History we have not heard that some one giving His own Body and Blood as a gift to someone. 

Eventhough we some of us donate blood, we give what is excess in us 

But Jesus gives His total body and total blood as a gift to us 

There is no greater gift a person can give to someone else. 

*4) Gift with Eternal Value*

This is the only gift in the Human History which had eternal Value. 

The value of this gift can't be measured, and this gift does not have a expiry date or time 

*5) Its a gift which connects the Heaven and Earth*

The Body and Blood of Jesus, which is available to us in the Eucharist, has a great role in connecting heaven and Earth 

It connects the Human beings and God 

It works as a ladder between heaven and earth and link between man and God 

*6) Its a gift to experience the Presence of Jesus*

Eucharist is not a dead gift. It is very lively, active, vibrant and creative gift to all of us 

It is like a live wire, which is full of electricity or power 

Such divine power is filled in this Gift, which fills us with power, energy and with new vigour. 

*7) Availability of this Gift*

The gift of the Body and Blood of Jesus, is available to all, at any time of the day. 

It's a gift, which is available at 24x7, for all 

It's a gift, which make us happy and joyful. 

This gift can make our life beautiful and meaningful. 

*Wishing you a happy and Joyful feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*