08/08/2021

Those who have protested against the teaching of the Church have to realise that that teaching is all based on Scripture . Elijah is chosen by God to stir up the faith of the chosen people "to rekindle the fire of Love" he is fed by bread from heaven, St Paul's message of "Love" is direct and untinged by sentimentality. Always be loving without any unkindness. Jesus is both the bread from heaven and the Loving Kindness in human form. We are to come to God by his way. We are to eat his flesh. 

There is nothing ambiguous about "I am the the Living Bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever and the bread I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world". There is no ambiguity but the Church guided by the Holy Spirit has tried to  interpret this fathomless mystery. Millions of words have been written in commentary and the arguments have provoked much of the reaction St Paul warns us against.

Jesus also says "This is my body which shall  be given up for your" What was the reaction of the Apostles to this.at the Last Supper? We do know that it was soon part of the worship that replaced the Temple.  This worship was begun by those who had seen the Lord both before and after the Resurrection. This was the early worshipping community taught by the Apostles. It is still now the Church. So much has happened in the world since those times but the Truth in St John's Gospel is still the same. 

Jesus is the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. It is his flesh that is accepted by all  communicants today and everyday. 

Dear Lord, let me hear your word with an open and loving heart; cleanse my soul of the effects of sin and let me recognise and do your will.