June 18, 2017 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST-A

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16

Psalm 147

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

John 6:51-58

 “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life…”  John 6:54

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him” John 6:56

Lord, today is Father’s day.  This is a special day when we honor our fathers for giving us life, and for sacrificing themselves in so many ways so we could grow and live. Thank you, Lord, for my father who taught me so much in word and example.  He also taught me the value of family love.  It’s out of love that you gave us yourself completely on the cross.  You give us yourself in each and every Mass in the Eucharist.   As many families will gather in unity at a meal today to honor dad, may all believers gather at the heavenly banquet of the Eucharist to honor you.  It must greatly please you to see your disciples, as one family, receive your body and blood.  After the Mass may it always be a joy for me to be a living tabernacle in my family, workplace and in the world.  Remain in me, dear Jesus, for you are my food and drink for eternal life.  Amen