The True Presence

~~~ Acts 9: 1-20 ~~~ Psalm 117 ~~~ John 6:52-59 ~~~

Today we have the story of Saul’s conversion. Saul was not a very nice person yet God wanted him for himself. God knew he would need to take extreme measures to get the attention of Saul. God put Saul on the conversion fast track he did not have to apprentice or spend time studying.

But he did have to lose his sight for three days after which he was more than ready to do God’s will. And there was also the commanding voice of God coming out of the flash of light which knocked him to the ground. God filled him with the Holy Spirit and he began preaching.

Instead of wasting your time quarreling among yourselves just believe what Jesus is saying and get on with you’re the life that you have left to live.

If anyone who is reading these words does not believe in the true presence contained within the Eucharist. Take these verses from the Gospel of John, slowly read them out loud to yourself and ask God to open your heart. Let these profound words marinate your soul.

For if you believe these words although you will die in the flesh you will have everlasting life. The new Bread from above has characteristics like no other bread known to man.

Come to the table; this bread is yours for the asking.

You decide what you want to believe. But first pray with this passage from John.

This Divine nourishment fortifies us for the sending forth.