Readings and Themes for the Weekend of June 14, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of June 14, 2009,
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ/Corpus Christi

Reading I Exodus 24:3-8

“This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you.”

Psalm 116

“I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”

Reading II Hebrews 9:11-15

The blood of Christ will cleanse our consciences.

Gospel Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

This is my body. This is my blood of the covenant...

THEME:
Jesus Is Our Food For The Journey

Today’s Gospel tells the story of the preparation of the place where Jesus and his disciples were to eat the Last Supper. During that meal, the new covenant in Christ’s blood was established as an everlasting covenant that we celebrate to this day. As today’s Gospel is proclaimed, let us remember that it is at the table of the Eucharist that we can truly be transformed. Here at this table we taste newness of life.

Question for Children:

Why do you like receiving Holy Communion?

Question for Youth:

What does it mean for you that the bread and wine becomes Jesus’ Body and Blood during the liturgy of the Eucharist?

Question for Adults:

When you receive Holy Communion and hear the words “Body of Christ; Blood of Christ”, what are some of the thoughts and feelings that you have?