Journal Entry – Sacrament of Holy Communion
Hello dear brothers and sisters in Christ!
Here’s a mid-week reminder to do your journal reflection! This past weekend (25 July), we discussed the sacrament of Holy Communion in which we receive the Eucharist. As mentioned at the end of class (it was a packed lesson, and I don’t suppose you remember!), your journal activity should consist of two parts:
- Read John 6:26-66 in silence. Contemplate the meaning of this passage. Ask yourself: What is Jesus saying in these passages in the Gospel? Why did many of his disciples leave him?
- Write an entry responding to the question: “What does the Eucharist mean to me?”
I hope you all remember the key points of this lesson as you journal. Bear in mind that in receiving the Eucharist, we receive the real Body and Blood of Christ. Remember the concept of ‘transubstantiation‘ which refers to the transformation (changing) of the substance (nature) of the bread and wine. (As opposed to the transformation of the form (appearance), a la Transformers 
)
Refer to those other Biblical passages about the Eucharist if that will help you with your reflection. And I hope that this activity and lesson will help you appreciate the Mass even more!
In Christ,
Stephanie
