Cathedral of Saint Helena

August 25, 2024

2024-08-25

Homily by Fr. Marc

Father Marc discusses the culmination of the teachings from John 6, focusing on Jesus as the “bread of life” and the challenges this presents to his followers. It recounts the events leading to Jesus’ declaration that his flesh is true food and his blood is true drink, emphasizing that he does not soften his message even when faced with disbelief and offense. The choice to believe, as exemplified by Peter’s declaration of faith, is central to Christianity. Father encourages us to make conscious decisions about our faith and commitment to the Eucharist, urging us to actively engage with our beliefs and to invite others to experience the gift of the Eucharist. The call is for a transformation from indifference to a deeper recognition of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, which can lead to significant personal and communal change.