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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (A) : Sunday 14th June 2020

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Day 4 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 2020

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (A) : Sunday 14th June 2020

Deut. 8:2-3,14-16; Ps. 148(147):12-13,
14-15,19-20; 1 Cor. 10:16-17; Jn. 6:51-58
(Psalter proper)

At the Last Supper, Jesus’ instructions to the disciples were simple: take and eat, take and drink. His teaching about the meaning of the Eucharist was equally simple: “This is my body; this is my blood.”

He linked the sacrament to His death: my body which will be given up for you, my blood which will be poured out for you. He left it at that: no in-depth theological discussion, no further explanation. All is left to faith, and the simple acts of taking, eating and drinking.

Throughout  the ages, the Church has reflected on the mystery of the Eucharist, and great theologians have shown us how we might gain some insight into the mys- tery, while great saints have encouraged us to have a great devotion to Jesus, our Eucharistic Lord. All this reflection is very important, for faith seeks understand- ing. In the end, however, the most important thing is to obey the command of the Lord: “Take and eat, take and drink,” and take to heart his affirmations, “This is my body, this is my blood.” This act of obedience initiates us into the mystery  of faith, for constant  obedience  to the command of Jesus steadily increases our faith.

Lord Jesus, as I obey Your command to accept the Eucharist from Your hands, increase my faith and draw me closer to You.


9 Days Novena Reflection & Prayers
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Day 4 : Sunday 14th June 2020

Theme: Can a Mother forget her baby?


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