My
parents had different names. They were called Michael and Mary. Mr. and Mrs.
McLoughlin. Mom & Dad. Aunt Mary and Uncle Michael. Nana and Pop-Pop.
Names
can tell something about ourselves.
So
too – the Body of Christ has many different names –
It
all began at the Last Supper – night before Jesus died.
Benedict
thinks it was not the Passover – but the night before the Passover as John
describes.
Jesus
is the New Passover – the Passover from Death to Life.
He
said: This is My Body - This is My Blood.
Power
of words:
Umpire
says – you are out – can argue all I want.
Police
officer – under arrest – no I’m not -
power of words
Jesus:
little girl, get up - Lazarus, come forth This is my Body: and it becomes His
Presence
Eucharist
- thanksgiving for this gift – why we
try to dress appropriately, come to Mass on time, try not leave before the
final blessing.
Holy
Sacrifice – makes present what Jesus did on the cross - the
ONE sacrifice – why we fast 1 hour before receiving.
Most
Blessed Sacrament – Sacrament of Sacraments – why we receive properly with two
clean hands (make a Throne for God) or on the tongue.
Viaticum
– food for the journey – the last Communion – try not to wait for last minute
so Communion can be received.
Holy
Communion – unites us to Jesus – challenge to stay in Communion – not receive
when I am not in Communion - Confession helps!
Holy
Mass (Misa) - Missio – sending
forth -
like living Tabernacles we bring Jesus to a waiting world.
Many
names –
This
is my Body
This
is my Blood
Do
this in Memory of Me!!
