Eucharist video reflection revised

A Eucharistic reflection and video

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The eucharist is bigger than the mass. Not attending mass does not exclude people from living eucharistically. The eucharist is a way of living in the presence of the risen Jesus as he helps us to carry our own crosses, face our own demons and live a life of balanced faith.

The text....

The bread that we have shared has now become

Part of each of our own bodies

Our bodies and the bread have merged into one

That is how close God is to each of us- all the time

The bread that is now part of my own body

Is also part of each person’s body here in this chapel

There is something in everyone else’s life

That is part of my life

We are mysteriously and deeply connected.

The bread that we have eaten was filled with the presence of Jesus

And there is a closeness right now that needs no words

Because Jesus is with us and in us

And loving each of us right now - inviting us to rest in His presence

Pause………..

The bread that we have eaten goes with us from this place

As a hidden part of our lives

As a presence that knows us from the inside

As a guide and strength for the rest of this day

The bread that we have eaten needs to be shared with others

Through loving kindness with family and friends

Shared in compassion with those in need

And lived out in justice and forgiveness with others

The bread that we have shared holds us together for the week ahead

It tells us that we are all loved even when things go wrong

It reminds us not to hurt others and helps us to respect other lives

And allows us to become bread fro one another.

The bread that you have eaten is not fast food,

To be gobbled down and then forgotten

The bread you have eaten is another touch

In a slowly building relationship with Jesus

That will last for ever.

Follow the path of the bread you have eaten

Into the mystery of who you are

As a son or daughter of God

And as bread for the world