Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Opening Prayer

Jesus

Let your grace fill me

from head to toe.

Let your love course through my veins

as though it is my blood.

May I live my life knowing

the sacrifice you made

is forever and for all!

Amen

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Exodus 24:3-8

• How is this gathering like people gathering in church on Sunday? What are the similarities?  Can you list at least three?
• Can you answer in union with the Israelites, “We will do everything that the LORD has told us” in word and deed?

 Hebrews 9:11-15

• What good things does Jesus say are to come to us in communion?
• Do you believe you become more like Jesus when you receive Him in the Eucharist? How does this scripture support your belief?

 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

• How is this gathering like when your family gathers to celebrate a meal? Is Christ there when you gather?
• What do you know of Passover? What preparations are needed?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• Why does blood make a sacrifice more meaningful? Is there significance to it?
• What happens if there is no blood in a covenant? Is it considered void?
• Can a person survive without blood? Blood gives life.  How is like a relationship with God?
• What do you sacrifice for God? What can you offer?
• Do you believe it is Jesus’ body and blood you receive when you go to communion?
• How do you show reverence to Jesus in the Eucharist? (Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ and means thanksgiving)
• Define tabernacle.
• What is a sanctuary? Is it a specific place or a state of mind?
• How does Jesus’ body and blood tie us together? Is He truly the common union among believers?  Why or why not?
• How do you know Jesus loves you?
• What in creation makes you feel loved by God?
• Where or when do you feel the closest to God/Jesus/Holy Spirit? Are they all the same?
• Does the consumption of Jesus’ body and blood have conditions or expectations?
• Do you feel differently when you receive communion?
• Who are the friends you gather with to celebrate life?

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  A covenant made in blood.

 ALL:  This is my Body.

Leader:  A promise of everlasting life.

ALL:  This is my Body.

Leader: A sacrifice for all.

 ALL:  This is my Body.

Leader:  A love freely given.

ALL:  This is my Body.

Leader:  This is my Body…

ALL:  I give it to you!

 

Challenge for the Week:  Imagine Christ within you right now.  Is it hard or easy to do?  What thoughts help you feel Christ in you?  This week spend time throughout the day recapturing the feeling of Christ in you.  Set an alarm if you need to so you can stop to remind yourself of how present Christ is in your life.  The more aware you are of Christ in you, the easier it will be to recognize the Christ inside of others.  The latin, Christ in me is…In me Christus! Christ is not just in you, Christ is in US!