2 June 2024 - Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ ‘B
Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12...26
Homily
When we celebrate the Eucharist, we remember the last meal Jesus had with his disciples, as recounted by the Evangelist Mark. For us, when we hold this celebration, it is a sacrament, a ritual gesture, a memorial. But for Jesus and his disciples, it wasn't a ritual, it was a real meal. And it's important not to forget that, if we want to understand this story properly. In fact, when Jesus said ‘This is my body’ as he offered them the bread, he was really there, in body and soul, before them, still very much alive.