Take ..Bless.. Break.. Give....

These words describe the Eucharistic actions of Jesus with bread and wine which were symbolic of his giving of himself for the life of the world. He took of himself in that he did not cling to his divinity but willingly took on our humanity and chose the role of servant, rather than king. His life of prayer and blessing God reminds us of the close union he enjoyed with his Father. His body was broken on the Cross and he was given to the Father as that perfect Lamb of God in atonement for our sins.

Today we ask ourselves if we are willing to allow God to take our lives and do as He might will? Having been blessed by God, are we in turn a blessing towards others around us? Am I willing to be broken and changed that I might become more Christ-like? Am I willing to give not just of my money but of myself to others is service?

Participating in the Eucharist, no matter how devoutly, is meaningless unless it is also translated into living out Eucharistic lives.