Final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion
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Series: N/AService: VBSType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Robert Fudge
After 25 years of conservative political dominance, the indie black comedy THE LAST SUPPER (1996) asked: should liberals just try killing their political opponents? We drive our DeLorean back to the '90s and analyze a very particular moment in Gen-X political comedy. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/721-tedious-slog-160912726
The table has always been a place of power, which is why Jesus chose it for the Last Supper. When He declared the bread and cup as His body and blood, He was revealing that all of Passover's symbolism pointed to Him. The four cups of Passover represent sanctification, deliverance, redemption, and restoration. Through His broken body and shed blood, Jesus brings us out of sin's kingdom, delivers us from its power, redeems us with His precious blood, and promises us a place at His eternal table. His sacrifice provides not just forgiveness, but complete healing for body, mind, and spirit.
Last Supper is a film by David Cushway, made in 2012, duration 33 minutes 50 seconds. This film tests the boundaries of ceramic practice and discourse. Thirteen volunteers sit at a long rectangular table with a white tablecloth on the mezzanine of the Glynn Vivian's grand atrium space. Behind them is the building's imposing Edwardian Baroque style architecture. Covering the walls either side of participants are glass vitrines filled with the vast ceramics collection. It is the architecture that reminded Cushway of The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which depicts the last supper of Jesus and his twelve apostles, inspiring him to directly reference this in the positioning of participants throughout the film. Each volunteer takes it in turn to hold and talk about a ceramic object that they selected from the Glynn Vivian's permanent collection. In doing so, Cushway addresses the ‘touch taboo' within the museum context and thus within the film we witness the participants' intimate experience with their chosen object, an experience that would normally be off limits. This is highlighted through the juxtaposition of the ceramics collection in the background stored safely behind glass; protected, removed and unavailable for any tactile inspection or experience. In order to reveal alternative narratives and observations about the objects and to culturally embed the work within its location, no direction was given to the volunteers on what to say about their chosen objects and their reasons for selecting them. The noise of the standard working day continues in the background of the film- telephones ringing, doors banging, someone whistling and general chatter. Of the work, David Cushway said: “This body of creative practice illustrates the development of my aims to provide a model of engagement with the ceramic object and museum collection; one that critiques museum and curatorial practice, whilst fulfilling the criteria of new models of practice developed within the post-disciplinary, post-studio arena where clay and ceramic have no physical presence. “The intimate experience that is afforded by touch is explicitly demonstrated within the film, and sheer joy and excitement of the experience is communicated, not only within the dialogue of the participants but through their actions and reactions to their selected objects. This invigorating emotional display reanimates the objects and thus engages the museum's audience in new and significant ways; a process that develops new knowledge and experience, not only in terms of the participant, but also within the institution itself.” David Cushway's work is underpinned by a fascination with clay as a medium; the history of clay use is the history of humanity; it is the material that binds us to the earth that we inhabit. His practice operates in the arenas between art and craft and is often a direct comment upon the difference and indeed common ground between the two.
Ffilm 33 munud, 50 eiliad o hyd a wnaed gan David Cushway yn 2012 yw Last Supper. Mae'r ffilm hon yn profi ffiniau arferion a thrafodaethau cerameg. Mae 13 o wirfoddolwyr yn eistedd wrth fwrdd petryalog hir â lliain bwrdd gwyn ar fesanîn atriwm mawr Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian. Mae pensaernïaeth arddull baróc Edwardaidd fawreddog yr adeilad y tu ôl iddynt. Mae cypyrddau gwydr llawn y casgliad cerameg enfawr ar y waliau y naill ochr a'r llall i'r cyfranogwyr. Dyma'r bensaernïaeth a wnaeth atgoffa Cushway o'r Swper Olaf, paentiad Leonardo da Vinci, sy'n dangos swper olaf Iesu a'i 12 apostol. Ysbrydolodd hyn Cushway i ddefnyddio lleoliad y cyfranogwyr i gyfeirio'n uniongyrchol at y paentiad drwy gydol y ffilm. Mae pob gwirfoddolwr yn ei dro'n dal gwrthrych ceramig o'i ddewis o gasgliad parhaol Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian ac yn ei drafod. Wrth wneud hynny, mae Cushway yn trafod y tabŵ ynghylch cyffwrdd yng nghyd-destun amgueddfa. Felly, rydym yn dyst i brofiad personol y cyfranogwyr o'r gwrthrych o'u dewis, sef profiad a fyddai fel arfer yn waharddedig. Amlygir hyn drwy ei gyfosod â'r casgliad cerameg yn y cefndir, sy'n ddiogel y tu ôl i wydr. Mae wedi'i warchod a'i gadw i ffwrdd fel nad oes modd cyffwrdd ag ef o gwbl. Er mwyn datgelu naratifau ac arsylwadau amgen am y gwrthrychau a gwreiddio'r gwaith yn ddiwylliannol yn ei leoliad, ni roddwyd unrhyw gyfarwyddyd i'r gwirfoddolwyr ynghylch eu sylwadau am y gwrthrychau o'u dewis a'u rhesymau dros eu dewis. Mae sŵn diwrnod gwaith arferol yn parhau yn y cefndir yn y ffilm – ffonau'n canu, drysau'n curo, rhywun yn chwibanu a chlebran cyffredinol. Meddai David Cushway am y gwaith: “Mae'r corff hwn o ymarfer creadigol yn dangos datblygiad fy nodau i ddarparu model o ymgysylltu â'r gwrthrych ceramig a chasgliad yr amgueddfa. Mae'n dadansoddi arferion amgueddfeydd ac arferion curadurol, wrth gyflawni meini prawf modelau ymarfer newydd a ddatblygwyd y tu hwnt i'r ddisgyblaeth a'r stiwdio, lle nad oes gan glai na cherameg bresenoldeb corfforol. “Mae'r profiad personol sy'n deillio o gyffwrdd yn amlwg yn y ffilm, sy'n cyfleu llawenydd a chyffro pur y profiad, drwy ddeialog y cyfranogwyr yn ogystal â'u gweithredoedd a'u hymatebion i'r gwrthrychau o'u dewis. Mae'r arddangosiad emosiynol ysgogol hwn yn adfywio'r gwrthrychau, a thrwy hynny mae'n ennyn diddordeb cynulleidfa'r amgueddfa mewn ffyrdd newydd ac arwyddocaol. Dyma broses sy'n meithrin gwybodaeth a phrofiad newydd, o ran y sefydliad ei hun yn ogystal â'r cyfranogwr.” Mae brwdfrydedd David Cushway dros glai fel cyfrwng wrth wraidd ei waith. Hanes defnyddio clai yw hanes y ddynolryw; dyma'r deunydd sy'n ein rhwymo i'r ddaear lle rydym yn byw. Mae ei waith yn gweithredu yn yr arenâu rhwng celf a chrefft ac yn aml mae'n trafod yn uniongyrchol y gwahaniaeth rhyngddynt, yn ogystal â'r tir cyffredin.
The Bible Study centers on the life, identity, and profound significance of the Apostle John, emphasizing his unique relationship with Jesus as the 'disciple whom Jesus loved,' a title he uses five times in his Gospel. It traces John's background as the younger son of Zebedee, part of the inner circle of disciples alongside Peter and James, and highlights his presence at pivotal moments—such as the Last Supper, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and the Mount of Transfiguration—underscoring his intimate access to Christ's ministry. The Bible Study underscores John's enduring legacy as the author of the Gospel of John, which affirms Christ's deity, and his later role as a foundational leader in the early church, including his participation in Pentecost and his prominence in Jerusalem's leadership alongside Peter and James. Through his writings—especially his Gospel and epistles—John's theology of divine love, personal relationship with Christ, and enduring faithfulness are presented as central to Christian doctrine and spiritual formation.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” Matthew 20:21 “The ‘Also He said' to her, ‘What do you desire?' She says to Him, ‘You said that they might sit, these, the ‘two sons of mine,' one from ‘rights, You', and one from ‘lefts, You', in the ‘kingdom, Yours'.” (CG) In the previous verse, the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons, kneeling before Him and asking a petition from Him. Matthew continues with, “The ‘Also He said' to her, ‘What do you desire?'” When put in a position like this, all a person can do is wait for whatever is coming. It is reminiscent of what occurred between the Lord and Abraham – “Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord. 23 And Abraham came near and said, ‘Would You also destroy the righteous with the wicked?'” Genesis 18:22, 23 Human beings have emotions and desires, wants and needs, and hopes and aspirations. Laying them before the Lord is one of the most common things we do. Jesus sees that what is being requested is obviously of great importance to them. With his question asked, “She says to Him, ‘You spoke.'” The words mean she is asking for an authoritative statement to be made, essentially a declaration. Her request is “that they might sit, these, the ‘two sons of mine,'...” She is asking for a decree to be made concerning her two sons. To sit in this case is not yet defined, but it means to hold a position. Israel “sat” in Egypt, the king “sits” on his throne, etc. A position is being requested. If it is made, it is something that will stand. People do this to other people, and it quite often puts them in a difficult position. The reason for this is that a lifetime of contingencies may lie ahead that cannot be known at the time. Thus, when such a request is made, it can really put a person on the spot. As for the specific request, it is that “one from ‘rights, You', and one from ‘lefts, You'.” The plural, rights and lefts, is a way of expressing the totality of one's side. This is common in Hebrew as well. But it is not unknown in English. We may say, “I am boxed in by my surroundings.” Such plural use gives a fuller sense than would be carried with a singular. In this case, she is asking for her sons to sit in the fullness of Jesus right hand and left hand. The right hand is the preeminent position of honor, power, and authority. To be one's “right-hand man” means he has full authority to exercise the superior's will, just as Joseph had full authority over Pharaoh's house. At that time, Pharaoh said, “...only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” The left side is one step down in prominence. If the one on the right cannot fulfill his duty, the one on the left would assume it. As for this place of authority, she is asking for, it is “in the ‘kingdom, Yours'.” Jesus had said they were going to Jerusalem. He had made a statement that they did not understand, but it appeared the promised earthly kingdom was at hand, something that the nation fully expected when they hailed Him on Palm Sunday – “Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!'” Mark 11:9, 10 Because of the nearness of what was anticipated, she has come forward now, seizing the moment in anticipation of her sons being Jesus' chief men when that day arrived. Life application: The sons of Zebedee have already been called “Sons of Thunder” by Jesus, as recorded in Mark 3:17. They had been a part of Jesus' inner circle, having been invited to events that only they and Peter were privy to, such as the transfiguration and the raising of Jairus' daughter. It is evident from John's gospel that Jesus had a special spot in His heart for John, even allowing him to sit next to Him at the Last Supper. Peter was impulsive and was openly rebuked by Jesus in Matthew 16. Thus, these two seemed like a logical choice to be Jesus' chief men. Though it may seem presumptuous to us, they probably felt that they had a right to their request already and wanted it solidified with their mother's appeal. In the end, they will get two distinct places of honor from Jesus. James will be the first apostle to die, while John will be the last. As such, they were granted special honor by Jesus in one way, even if it was not what they expected as they stood with their mother before Jesus. Lord God, thank You for hearing our pleas, misguided as they may be. You know when to grant our requests and when they are inappropriate. Our hearts are opened to You, and we often are overzealous in what we desire. Thank You that You know what is best for us and respond according to Your wisdom. Amen.
As Lenny left our headquarters, I said, “Man, you have really made a difference around here!” He really had. A company that was getting rid of a lot of office furniture donated about a dozen desks to our ministry, and we were thrilled to get them! Good desks, but well, not exactly beautiful desks. They were all scarred and beat up, and on the surface they didn't look particularly useful. In fact, the company that donated them actually was getting ready to discard them before they learned about our need. So, here in a storage area were all these ugly desks…until Lenny got his hands on them. One by one, he went to work with his magic touch and he slowly restored their original beauty. By the time he was done, it looked almost like we had just gotten a shipment of expensive new desks. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Miracles With Damaged Goods.” As our amazing desk restorer stood in my office with hands so stained that they actually looked like they'd never be clean again, I thanked him for the amazing difference he'd made. He just broke into a big smile and he said, “Oh, I love doing this.” I know someone else like that. His name is Jesus and He, too, is in the restoring business. It took His hands being stained with His own blood to make His restoring work possible. But as He looks at countless scarred and undervalued lives that He has restored, I believe He says, “Oh, I love doing this.” And He would love to do it for you. There's a simple, five-word promise Jesus made that might mark for you the possibility of a fresh new start. That promise is in our word for today in the Word of God in Revelation 21:5. Jesus said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Did you get that, “All things new”? That may be exactly the kind of miracle you need right now. Because, like that office furniture we received, life has left you pretty beat up…scarred, maybe deeply scarred. You feel broken—useless. You've never been able to answer that haunting question, “Why am I here?” You're carrying a lot of regrets over things that, well, you wish you had done differently. You carry a lot of pain from things that have been done to you, and things you've done to others. But then there's Jesus, the one who makes all things new, but at a very high price—to Him that is, not to you. He said at the Last Supper as He broke a loaf of bread and handed it to His friend, “This is My body, which is given for you” (Luke 22:19). He was broken so you could be fixed. He paid for your sin on the cross so you wouldn't have to. That's what was happening on that horrific cross when He died. And in dying for your sin and then coming out of His grave, He broke the power of the thing that ultimately causes all the scars, and the regrets, and the hurts—the spiritual cancer called sin. And with hands that bear nail prints from His sacrifice for you, He reaches out to you and says, “I will make all things new.” The Bible says He will restore what sin has taken from you (Joel 2:25)…that He will “bind up the brokenhearted.” He'll “release the prisoner from darkness.” He'll “exchange the ashes of your life for beauty.” And then the Bible says, “He'll turn a ‘spirit of despair' into a ‘garment of praise'” (Isaiah 61:1-3). You don't have to be defined any longer by your pain or by your sin. You can now be defined by who you belong to forever—to Jesus Christ, God's Son, the King of all kings. Your life-changing relationship with Him begins when you come to Him and you say, “Jesus, You're my only hope. You died for me. Forgive me. Change me. I'm Yours.” I want to be sure you belong to Him. That's why we've got our website. That's really what it's for, and I want to urge you to go there and check it out as soon as you can today...ANewStory.com. Because of Jesus, who is the Master Restorer, your life doesn't have to be more of what it's been for so long. No, see, He makes all things new, and right now He is waiting to do that for you.
The feast of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known as Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV, this commemoration emphasizes the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. It is often marked by solemn processions, Eucharistic adoration, and special masses. The Feast is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (which is 60 days after Easter). Thursday was specifically chosen because it is the day of the week that Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. In the USA, Canada, and many other countries, it is observed on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday. This adjustment or Sunday transfer is purely for pastoral reasons, making it easier for the faithful to attend Mass and participate in processions without taking time off during the workweek. Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Books about the Corpus Christi at https://amzn.to/4uUv8mZ ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, The New Temple (Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, 10 June 2012). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The Feast is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (which is 60 days after Easter). Thursday was specifically chosen because it is the day of the week that Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. In the USA, Canada, and many other countries, it is observed on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday. This adjustment or Sunday transfer is purely for pastoral reasons, making it easier for the faithful to attend Mass and participate in processions without taking time off during the workweek. Keith Nester books available at https://amzn.to/4hmQylq Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVine Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Unpacking the Mass podcast with Keith Nester, (19mar2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start service by recognizing our Youth that graduated High School this year: Jouana Garcia Mya McBride Jordan Stitt We then pray over Chhaya Lama as she leaves us for a little while to finish her Master's degree. Pastor John then goes to John 13 as through the Word, the Lord can help us navigate life. It deals with the matters of our heart and the human spirit. Looking to the Last Supper, Jesus knows His betrayer and He knows He is betrayed and yet He does something amazing. Jesus then sets the bar for us - serve each other.
As we conclude our Sacred Community series, we're left with an important question: What have we actually done with everything we've learned?It's easy to come to church, hear a powerful message, take a few notes, and then let the busyness of life crowd it all out by Monday morning. But God's desire was never for His Word to simply inspire us. His desire is that it transforms us.The early church understood something that modern culture has forgotten. Acts 2:46 tells us that daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another's homes. They celebrated communion, shared meals, and lived life together with joyful hearts and humble spirits. Their faith wasn't confined to a church service. It was woven into their everyday relationships.Today we live in a world that is more connected digitally than ever before, yet more disconnected relationally than perhaps any generation before us. Screens have replaced conversations. Notifications have replaced eye contact. Entertainment has replaced intimacy. We can spend hours scrolling through other people's lives while feeling increasingly isolated in our own.God is calling His Church back to something deeper.Sacred community cannot thrive in isolation. Spiritual maturity doesn't happen apart from relationships. God uses people to sharpen us, challenge us, encourage us, and help us grow. The enemy understands this, which is why he works so hard to isolate believers. Isolation feels safe, but it slowly disconnects us from one of God's greatest tools for growth and healing: each other.Throughout Scripture, tables are significant places. From Abraham sharing a meal with God, to Jesus dining with sinners, to the Last Supper, to the disciples recognizing the risen Christ at the Emmaus table, God repeatedly uses meals and conversations around tables to reveal Himself, build relationships, and transform lives.Jesus did much of His discipleship around tables. He taught, challenged, restored, encouraged, and revealed truth while sharing meals with people. The table wasn't just furniture. It became a place of ministry.Somewhere along the way, many homes traded dining room tables for TV trays. Family conversations gave way to screens and distractions. Vulnerability was replaced with busyness. We stopped making room for one another.Yet many of us can remember a time when tables were the heart of the home. Meals were shared. Stories were told. Prayers were offered. Struggles were discussed. Faith was modeled. Relationships were built. Those moments shaped lives in ways we often don't realize until years later.The call today is simple: Build tables again.Not necessarily more Bible studies. Not another church program. Not another event to attend.Build tables of fellowship.Open your homes. Invite people in. Share meals. Have conversations. Talk about what God is doing. Ask questions. Pray together. Laugh together. Cry together. Walk through life together.The Church gathers in the big house on Sundays, but the work of discipleship often happens in the little houses throughout the week.God is looking for people who will intentionally create spaces where weary people can find rest, broken people can find healing, and believers can encourage one another toward maturity in Christ.The dining room table can become an altar again.The table is where friendships deepen. The table is where faith becomes personal. The table is where generations are shaped. The table is where Jesus often reveals Himself.In a culture of distraction, the table is an invitation back to presence.Maybe the next move of God isn't found in bigger buildings or better programs. Maybe it starts with believers pulling up a few extra chairs, sharing a meal, and making room for one more person at the table.Thanks for joining us for a weekly message from DuBois Light & Life Church. Today you will hear encouraging words, worship, and a message. Our goal is that you would find Hope, Healing, and Purpose in Jesus Christ. Live from DuBois Light and Life Church.128 S 8th Street,DuBois PA 15801Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our Website at http://duboisfmc.org/, or download our app!
As we move into Ordinary Time, this Sunday in Ireland we have the beautiful feast of Corpus Christi. So on this week's programme excerpt, we bring out a reflection from our old colleague Lorraine Buckley who shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi originally in 2019. Lorraine's reflection on Corpus Christi begins by taking us through a history of the feast which owes its existence to Blessed Juliana of Liege, who began devotion to the Blessed Sacrament in around 1230. Largely through her insistence, in 1264 Pope Urban IV commanded its observance by the universal church. While the Church celebrates the Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday because it falls within the solemn and reflective time of the Easter Triduum, Juliana wanted to encourage a joyful celebration of this great gift of our Divine Master to the Church and to the world. The Feast sums up three important confessions about our Faith. First is that God became physically present in the person of Christ, True God and True Man. Secondly, God continues to be present in His people as they form the Mystical Body of Christ in his church. And thirdly, the presence of God under the form of bread and wine is made available to us on the altar at Mass and preserved there for our nourishment and worship. Lorraine also reflects on why the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is so important to us through the Eucharistic hymns of the Tantum Ergo, Ave Verum Corpus, and Godhead Here in Hiding (Adoro Te Devote).Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
As we move into Ordinary Time, this Sunday in Ireland we have the beautiful feast of Corpus Christi. So on this week's programme, we bring out a reflection from our old colleague Lorraine Buckley who shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi originally in 2019. In part one, we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends including the Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2026 and the saints for the week.In part two, Lorraine's reflection on Corpus Christi begins by taking us through a history of the feast which owes its existence to Blessed Juliana of Liege, who began devotion to the Blessed Sacrament in around 1230. Largely through her insistence, in 1264 Pope Urban IV commanded its observance by the universal church. While the Church celebrates the Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday because it falls within the solemn and reflective time of the Easter Triduum, Juliana wanted to encourage a joyful celebration of this great gift of our Divine Master to the Church and to the world. The Feast sums up three important confessions about our Faith. First is that God became physically present in the person of Christ, True God and True Man. Secondly, God continues to be present in His people as they form the Mystical Body of Christ in his church. And thirdly, the presence of God under the form of bread and wine is made available to us on the altar at Mass and preserved there for our nourishment and worship. Lorraine also reflects on why the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is so important to us through the Eucharistic hymns of the Tantum Ergo, Ave Verum Corpus, and Godhead Here in Hiding (Adoro Te Devote).In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel which is from John's discourse on the Bread of Life (John 6:51-58).Local Notices Dates5th - 13th June - Kilmallock Parish Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help10th - 12th June - Triduum to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Robertstown Church in St Senan's Parish on N69.19th - 27th June - Limerick's Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at the Redemptorist Church in Limerick city11th July - Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock24th - 29th October - Limerick Youth Pilgrimage to Assis and RomeText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
Judas Iscariot: Betrayal, Prophecy, Hypocrisy & the Price of 30 Pieces of Silver Thomas Fretwell continues a “Life of Messiah” survey of the twelve apostles, focusing on Judas Iscariot and briefly distinguishing Judas son of James (Thaddeus), whom church history links to ministry in Edessa. The episode traces Judas's materialistic expectations of the Messiah, his hypocrisy as keeper of the money box and a thief, and the turning point after Mary anoints Jesus when Judas is rebuked. It connects Judas's betrayal for thirty pieces of silver to Old Testament prophecy (Psalm 41 and Zechariah 11), follows the Last Supper where Satan influences Judas, and highlights Jesus washing Judas's feet and calling him “friend” at the betraying kiss. Judas's remorse leads him to return the money, confess “innocent blood,” and hang himself, serving as a warning about hypocrisy, love of money, and refusing repentance, while affirming God's sovereign plan in the cross for forgiveness. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com
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In this episode of the Magnus Podcast listen to John Johnson as guest leader of one of the Magnus Fellowship Cohort seminars as he explores the role of enthymemes—rhetorical devices that invite the reader to complete the argument for themselves—and argues that St. John uses them throughout his Gospel to reveal profound theological mysteries. From the Bread of Life discourse to the Last Supper, John presents how St. John draws readers into contemplation, friendship with Christ, and ultimately into the bosom of the Father. Along the way, he examines connections between Aristotle, rhetoric, tradition, betrayal, and the beloved disciple's unique vision of divine Truth.
As Pope Pope Leo XIV prepares for his visit to Valencia, one of Spain's greatest religious mysteries is once again back in the spotlight: the search for the true Holy Grail. And surprisingly, Spain has not one… but two famous chalices, both believed by some historians and believers to be the authentic cup used by Jesus during the Last Supper.The best known contender is kept inside Valencia Cathedral. Known as the Holy Chalice of Valencia, this small dark red agate cup has a story worthy of a Hollywood movie. Tradition says Saint Peter took it from Jerusalem to Rome, where early Christians protected it during periods of persecution. Later, during the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century, the relic was secretly moved across northern Spain, hidden in monasteries deep in the Pyrenees before eventually arriving in Valencia in the 1400s.What makes this grail especially fascinating is that several Popes, including Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI, have actually used it during Mass. While the Vatican has never officially confirmed it as the authentic Holy Grail, historians agree that parts of the cup date back to the time of Christ.But Valencia is not alone. In the city of León, inside the ancient Basílica de San Isidoro, another chalice challenges Valencia 's claim. Known as the Chalice of Doña Urraca, researchers created worldwide headlines after suggesting it may also have travelled from Jerusalem through Egypt before reaching medieval Spain through royal alliances and Christian kingdoms.Faith, history, politics, and legend all collide in these mysterious cups. Whether authentic or not, Spain has become one of the world's most unexpected guardians of one of Christianity's greatest legends.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at TravelingWithJorge.com Your trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.For Pamplona Fiesta – San Fermín Balcony RentalsWebsite: https://www.pamplonafiesta.com/Planning to experience the legendary Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Secure one of the best balcony views in the city with PamplonaFiesta.com Our premium San Fermín balcony rentals offer safe, exclusive, and unforgettable vantage points overlooking the famous Encierro route. Whether it's your first visit or a return to the thrill of San Fermín 2026, we provide trusted, centrally located balconies for the ultimate Pamplona experience. Explore availability and book early at PamplonaFiesta.com to guarantee your place above the action.
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Only 12 in the Last Supper? Gregorian Masses for the dead? Spiritual communion? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
This powerful message takes us into the upper room at the Last Supper, where we encounter one of the most sobering realities in Scripture: the danger of proximity without surrender. Through the story of Judas, we're confronted with a challenging truth—it's possible to be near Jesus, to witness His miracles, to participate in His ministry, and yet never truly make Him Lord. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE
Jesus replaced the Last Supper that remembers the Passover lamb with the Lord's Supper that remembers His sacrifice.
When the Day of Pentecost was Fulfilled Acts 2 by William Klock Luke opens the second chapter of Acts writing, “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in the same place.” [Page 1081 in the pew Bibles]. “When the day of Pentecost had come—or some translations say arrived. The old King James is better: “When the day of Pentecost was fully come.” Or it might be even better to say, “When the day of Pentecost was fulfilled.” The Greek word can mean come or arrive, but it has a powerful sense of filling and fulfilment and I think that's particularly important here. First, this is the day that the church was filled full of God's presence and truly became his living temple, but second, it was also the day when the promises of God contained within this ancient festival were finally fulfilled. It's about the fulfilment of God's promises to his people. You see, Pentecost was one of the great festivals God told his people to observe when he gave them the torah. It was a harvest festival, when the people would bring the firstfruits of their grain harvest as offerings to the Lord. But it was also a commemoration of the giving of torah. The Passover marked Israel's deliverance from her slavery in Egypt and then fifty days later, Israel met the Lord at Mt. Sinai. There he gave her his law and established his covenant with her. You could say that Pentecost was the day that marked Israel's formal creation as a nation—when the Lord had said, “I will be your God and you will be my people.” And every year, for over a thousand years, the people took their grain offerings to the temple in Jerusalem, laid them before the Lord, and remembered who he was and who they were and they recalled his promises, while looking forward in hope to the day those promises would be fulfilled. So when Luke writes, “When the day of Pentecost was fulfilled,” we should hear something powerful in that. Just as Jesus fulfilled the Passover once and for all in his death and resurrection, God is going to fulfil the ancient festival of Pentecost once and for all. Brothers and Sisters, this is important, because ever since John Wesley, there's been a powerful tendency to see Pentecost more as a stage of personal spiritual growth than as the once-and-for-all fulfilment of God's promise happening within the great story of God and his people. A hundred and twenty-five years ago, a group of Christians in Los Angeles had an unusual spiritual experience that needed an explanation. They explained it as an end-times renewal of “Pentecost” and the Pentecostal movement was born—a movement that taught—and in most places still today—teaches that while every Christian ought to experience Pentecost and be baptised into the Holy Spirit, it's a second event, a second blessing that follows a person's conversion and that many never receive—and those who never received it include virtually every believer between the First Century church and the birth of the Pentecostal movement in 1901. This highlights the danger of interpreting scripture in light of our experiences. Instead, we need to let the scriptures do the talking and understand our experiences in light of them. Because just as every single man or woman who has been united to Jesus the Messiah by faith is a full recipient of the benefits of his fulfilment of the Passover, just so every single man or woman who has been united to Jesus the Messiah by faith is also a full recipient of the benefits of his fulfilment of Pentecost. The church—the whole church, not just some part of it that began 125 years ago—is pentecostal. It takes a lifetime to learn to live into both of these realities, but to separate them or to say, as some have, that you have to earn baptism in the Spirit through the process of sanctification is to horribly misunderstand the scriptures and the story they tell. I have more to say about that, but let's get straight into that story as Luke tells it and, especially, as Peter will explain it. So, again, this is Acts 2: “When the day of Pentecost was fulfilled, they [that's the disciples] were all together in the same place. [Probably, the upper room where they had eaten the Last Supper.] Suddenly there came from heaven a noise like the sound of a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then tongues, seemingly made of fire, appeared to them, moving apart and coming to rest on each one of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other language as the Spirit gave them words to say.” This is the fulfilment of God's promises to come and dwell with his people. After generations upon generations, millennia upon millennia of sin separating humanity from God, this is God's homecoming. Jesus' death as a perfect sacrifice for sin washed his people clean, it purified them. It made them fit and prepared them to be God's temple—the holy place where he will dwell. And now he's sent his Spirit to take up his dwelling in this new temple. It's also a moment of covenant renewal—again, fulfilling God's promises to Israel. That's why the imagery of Passover and Sinai are so important here. In his ascension, Jesus is like Moses going up the mountain and at Passover, like Moses returning with the law and God establishing a covenant with his people, this time God sends down his Spirit to establish a new covenant with this renewed Israel. And this time it's not an external law carved on stone tablets, but God's own Spirit indwelling, renewing, regenerating and writing his law of love on their very hearts. Hearts of stone made hearts of flesh. And this fulfilment of God's promises, this covenant renewal, this new temple are all part of the answer to Jesus' prayer that it may be on earth as it is in heaven. In his ascension, Jesus took a bit of earth—our humanity—to heaven, and on Pentecost he sent to earth, to dwell with us, the Spirit—a bit of heaven. And that Spirit sent by Jesus, the new Adam, breathes the life of God into the new humanity. Brothers and Sisters, between the Old Testament imagery that God draws on in doing this amazing thing and the careful choice of words Luke uses to describe it, we ought to see a powerful image here of new creation. And new creation doesn't exist simply for our sake. New creation began with Jesus and now it's come to his people, but it's not meant to stay with them. When he ascended, Jesus told his disciples that they would carry this good news throughout Judea and Samaria and eventually to the whole earth. Once empowered by his Spirit, their mission would be, not only to live out this new creation, but to go out with the announcement that Jesus is Lord and that world belongs to him. And right here we get a sense of that dominion as these one-hundred-twenty disciples begin to unexpectedly speak in other languages. Why? Look at verse 5: “There were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem at that time. When they heard this noise they came together in a crowd. They were deeply puzzled, because every single one of them could hear them speaking in his own native language. They were astonished and amazed.” Thanks to the Exile, Jews were spread out across the known world, but Pentecost was one of those feasts where everyone returned to Jerusalem. So there's an international crowd in the city and this work of the Spirit gets their attention. Luke goes on in verse 7: “These men who are doing the speaking are all Galileans, aren't they,” they said. “So how is it that each of us can hear them in our own mother tongues? There are Parthians here, and Medes, Elamites, and people who live in Mesopotamia, Judaea, Cappadocia…[The international list is a long one. Jews and proselytes (converts), from the known world.]…We can hear them telling us about the mighty works of God—in our own languages!” Notice about this gift of tongues: It was a gift of known languages. The speech was intelligible. And it wasn't for any kind of spiritual benefit of the speakers. This was a miracle—a first work of the Spirit—to announce what God was accomplishing (or fulfilling!) through Jesus and the Spirit and through this renewed Israel—what we call “the church”. And Luke says they were all “astonished and perplexed.” “What does it all mean?” they were asking each other. But some sneered. “They're full of new wine,” they said. Then Peter got up, with the eleven. He spoke to them in a loud voice.” None of the disciples was expecting this. They were expecting something. Jesus had told them to go back to Jerusalem and to wait. So they did. They waited and they prayed. Like I said last week, these were men steeped in the scriptures. Combine that with patience and prayer and understanding will come. And despite not expecting this exact situation, Peter immediately understands what's going on through the lens of the scriptures, of Israel's story, and of God's promises. And so—verse 14—Peter says to them, “Men of Judaea! All of you staying here in Jerusalem! There's something you have to know. Listen to what I'm saying. These people aren't drunk, as you imagine. It's only nine o'clock in the morning! No, this is what the prophet Joel was talking about when he said, ‘In the last days, declares God, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy; your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams; Yes, even on slaves, men and women alike, will I pour out my Spirit in those days, and they shall prophesy. And I will give signs in the heavens above, and portents on earth beneath, blood and fire and clouds of smoke. The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and glorious day. And then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Joel's prophecy was a prophecy of covenant renewal. Back at the beginning—sort of the first Pentecost, if it helps to think of it that way—before Israel entered the promised land, Moses reiterated the covenant to the people. If they would be the holy people the Lord had set them apart to be, if they would keep his law, if they would give him their allegiance and not worship other gods, he would dwell with them and bless them in the land. But if they refused to do these things, he would curse them and eventually exile them—because an unholy people cannot live in God's presence. And, of course, exile is precisely what happened. And even when the people of Judah returned from their exile in Babylon, even after they'd rebuilt Jerusalem and the temple, it still felt an awful like the exile wasn't really over. Judah was ruled by pagan gentiles. The Lord's presence had never returned to the temple. And so they hoped in the promises the Lord had made to one day renew his covenant. Through Isaiah, through Ezekiel, through Jeremiah, through Joel the Lord had promised. He would not let his people languish in exile forever. One day he would come and forgive their sins and their idolatry, one day he would come and fix their broken hearts, giving them hearts of flesh instead of hearts of stone; breathing new life into dead, dry bones; pouring out his Spirit to make Israel new. And in that rushing wind, in the tongues of fire, as he and his friends suddenly found themselves speaking other languages Peter recognised the words God had spoken through Joel. This was the day. Through Jesus and the Spirit, the God of Israel was renewing his covenant, through Jesus and the Spirit he'd returned to dwell again with his people: men and women, young and old, slave and free. Judgement was coming soon on the unrepentant, but for those who called on the name of the Lord—on Jesus the Messiah—there was renewal. And so Peter announces Joel's promise to Israel: “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” And then he does something astounding. We're so used to hearing it that we might not even give it a thought, but Peter now takes this passage from Joel that was about the Lord, about Yahweh, about the God of Israel and he makes it about Jesus. Look at verse 22: “You men of Israel, listen to this. Jesus of Nazareth was a man marked out for you by God through the mighty works, signs, and portents which God performed through him right here among you, as you all know. He was handed over in accordance with God's determined purpose and foreknowledge—and you used people outside the law to nail him up and kill him. But God raised him from the dead! Death had its painful grip on him; but God released him from it, because it wasn't possible for him to be mastered by it. This you see, is how David speaks of him: “I set the Lord before me always; because he is at my right hand, I won't be shaken. So my heart was happy, and my tongue rejoiced, and my flesh, too, will rest in hope. For you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor will you allow your holy One to see corruption. You showed me the path of life; you filled me with gladness in your presence.” Peter's quoting from Psalm 16. What's that got to do with any of this. Well, he goes on: “Men and Brothers, I can surely speak freely to you about the patriarch David. He died and was buried and his tomb is here with us to this day. He was of course a prophet and he knew that God had sworn an oath to set one of his own physical offspring on his throne. He foresaw the Messiah's resurrection and spoke about him “not being left in Hades,” and about his flesh “not seeing corruption.” [So here's his point.] This is the Jesus we're talking about. God raised him from the dead and all of us here are witnesses to the fact. Now he's been exalted to God's right hand; and what you see and hear is the result of the fact that he is pouring out the Holy Spirit, which had been promised, and which he has received from the Father.” So Peter's explaining to them that Jesus, in his resurrection, has fulfilled the messianic prophecy in Psalm 16 and what they're seeing happening in the wind, the tongues of fire, and the other languages is the evidence of Jesus' exaltation to his throne. And in the same way that Jesus' resurrection has fulfilled Psalm 16, his ascension is fulfilling Psalm 110. Peter goes on in verse 34: “David, after all, did not ascend into the heavens. This is what he says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I place your enemies underneath your feet.' So the whole house of Israel must know this for a fact: God has made him Lord and Messiah, this Jesus, the one you crucified.” Again, what they're seeing is the proof that God is vindicating the claims of Jesus to be Israel's Messiah. Jesus fulfilled God's promises when he rose from the dead, he fulfilled God's promises when he ascended into heaven, and now he's fulfilling God's promises in pouring out God's Spirit, now seen and heard in the wind, the flames, and the tongues. Again, God is renewing his covenant as he promised. Luke goes on in verse 37: “When they heard this, they were cut to the heart. “Brothers,” they said to Peter and the other apostles, “what shall we do?” “Repent!” replied Peter. “Be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah, so that your sins can be forgiven and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and for your children, and for everyone who is far away, as many as the Lord our God will call.” Notice—this is important—even though, yes, it is individuals who do the repenting, one by one, what Peter is calling for is national repentance. Israel must repent—from sin, yes, but most of all from her rejection of Jesus as Messiah. That's why Peter puts so much weight on how all that's happened is proof of Jesus' messiahship. Jesus had warned over and over that if Israel would not repent, if Israel insisted on rejecting him as Messiah—and Jesus put this rejection in terms of idolatry—judgement would come on Israel and this time it would be permanent. The Romans would destroy Jerusalem and the temple and the people would be exiled, not for seventy years, not for 490 years, but forever. As an aside, Paul will pick up this same theme with the Athenians in 17:31. As salvation was for the Jew first and then for the gentiles, just so would God's judgement be. He would judge Israel for their idolatry and then come for the gentiles. So Peter urges his fellow Jews to repent of their idolatry, to put their faith in Jesus as Messiah, and they will become part of this renewed covenant community—this new temple in which God, through his Spirit, has come to dwell. Luke says in verse 40 that Peter “carried on explaining things to them with many other words.” No doubt walking them through more of Israel's story and more of Israel's scriptures to show them how Jesus and the Spirit have fulfilled them. “Let God rescue you,” he was urging them, “from this wicked generation.” Those who welcomed his word were baptised. About three thousand lives were added to the community that day. And, again, the result is new creation, lived out in this renewed community of men and women. Pentecost isn't just a personal exercise in spiritual growth any more than Jesus' death and resurrection were. It's about the formation of a new people of God that would be God's temple in the world. A temple made of people, transformed from the inside out, a temple that would—that still does—steward God's presence, God's wisdom, God's new creation for the sake of the world. Luke makes a point of contrasting it with the old Israel, trundling along blindly in unbelief, in idolatry, and heading straight into inevitable judgement and destruction. In contrast, this new Jesus-plus-Spirit people [verse 42] live out their baptism by “giving full attention to the teaching of the apostles and to the common life, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Great awe fell on everyone and many remarkable deeds and signs were performed by the apostles.” At the centre of their life together was this apostolic teaching that we see Peter giving: Teaching showing how Israel's scriptures, God's promises were being fulfilled in Jesus. Truly good news. And it drew them together as they shared meals—just as Jesus had done—including that last meal he'd shared with them, transposing the Passover meal, the covenant renewal meal of the people of God, transposing it around himself, his death, and his resurrection. And they prayed. And this transformed them. “All those who believe came together and held everything in common. They sold their possessions and belongings and divided them up to everyone in proportion to their various needs.” No, they didn't become Marxists. Luke's point is that they became a family. They became what Israel was supposed to be. Not a people who did their own thing; not a people who grabbed and hoarded for themselves; not a people who disengaged from community seven days a week, and then gathered with a group of religious acquaintances for a couple of hours one day a week. No, Jesus and the Spirit made them a family. Jesus and the Spirit made them a people of love, of grace, of abundance (even in their physical poverty), a family that witnessed the character of the Spirit and the goodness and abundance of God's new creation. And the people around them noticed: “Day by day they were they were all together attending the temple. They broke bread in their various houses and ate their food with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and standing in favour with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their numbers those who were being rescued.” Brothers and Sisters, our great desire should be that the church today—not just our congregation, but the whole church—should look just like this, simply on a much larger and global scale. We are no less a people of Jesus and the Spirit than those first Christians in Jerusalem were. We should be such a family where the scriptures are read and the mighty works of God—the fulfilment of his promise; the good news about Jesus, crucified, risen, and ascended—are not only believed, but lived out and proclaimed. A family where God's new creation generosity is actively lived out. A family that not only keeps this covenant renewal meal, but lives out its implications throughout the week. A family that clasps its hands together and prays that it might be on earth as it is in heaven, not just because Jesus told us to, but Brother and Sisters, because we are the people whose King shares our earthly nature and reigns in heaven; because we are the people who have been, ourselves, plunged into heavenly life by God's Spirit; and because we are people who are ourselves the fulfilment of God's promises and therefore a people of hope and witness of God's glory. Let's pray: Faithful God who never fails to fulfil your promises, you have purified us with the blood of your Son and filled us with your Spirit to make us your temple; give us grace to be that temple, to be your new creation, to be the stewards of your presence and your gospel for the sake of the world; and in your faithfulness, cause our faithfulness to bear fruit for your kingdom. Through Jesus the Messiah, our Lord and our rescuer, we pray. Amen.
When Jesus inaugurated the Last Supper, he said to his disciples, "With desire I have desired to eat this supper with you."Do we desire to eat with Jesus at His table as much as He desires to eat with us? Maybe if we understood the nature and the meaning of the Table, and the reality that when we partake of the Lord's Supper we are not only in the presence of one another, but in the presence of God himself, all the holy angels, and the redeemed from every age - the saints who have gone before us - we would desire to meet Jesus at the Table more often.
Throughout the Gospels, some of Jesus' most powerful moments happened around a table. He taught truth, extended grace, confronted hypocrisy, built relationships, and revealed the heart of God while sharing meals with ordinary people. From dining with sinners to feeding thousands, every meal carried a message. This sermon series, “Guess Who's Coming To Dinner,” Pastor Brad leads us to explore the meals of Jesus and what they teach us about faith, fellowship, forgiveness, humility, and the Kingdom of God. Each week highlights a different scene where Jesus used food and fellowship to transform lives and point people toward salvation. As we gather around these tables, we discover that Jesus still invites people to come near, find grace, and experience true spiritual nourishment. Whether you feel far from God or close to Him, there is always a place at the table with Jesus.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams answers questions left on the Listener Comment Line! We address whether Mary was at the Last Supper, how to explain her many apparitions, and what is spiritual communion.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams answers questions left on the Listener Comment Line! We address whether Mary was at the Last Supper, how to explain her many apparitions, and what is spiritual communion.
Send us a message!We read Luke 22 as the story narrows to the Last Supper, Gethsemane, betrayal, and Peter's denial, and we let the weight of Jesus' love land outside the Easter season. We sit with the reality of spiritual warfare and find comfort in Jesus praying for our faith when we are shaken. • the Passover setting and Judas' decision to betray Jesus • Jesus establishing the bread and cup as remembrance and new covenant • the disciples' argument about greatness and Jesus' model of serving • Jesus warning Peter about being sifted and promising intercession • Gethsemane prayer, arrest, and Jesus choosing the Father's will • Peter's three denials, the rooster crow, and bitter weeping • Jesus mocked, questioned, and affirmed as the Son of God • why darkness is allowed for a time and how healing can follow • turning failure into a mission to strengthen other believers At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.
What was really happening at the Last Supper? Why does Jesus keep talking about “the hour” that has come? And what does it mean that his blood establishes a “new covenant”? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Luke 22:7–38 reveals the cosmic battle behind the cross and the new covenant Jesus came to establish through his sacrifice. Read the Bible with us! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 22:7–38
This episode explores the significance of the Passover event in the Bible, from its origins in ancient Israel to its culmination in the life and death of Jesus Christ. We delve into how Jesus, identified as the "Lamb of God" by John the Baptist, is seen as the ultimate sacrificial lamb whose death takes away the sin of the world. The episode also highlights the Last Supper, a Passover meal, where Jesus gives it a new meaning, announcing His impending sacrifice. The Apostle Paul's recognition of Jesus as the "Passover lamb" is also discussed, emphasizing the universality of Jesus' sacrifice. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgWant to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...
Father David Gunter, MIC, explains that the Eucharist was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper and taught throughout Scripture as the Bread of Life. He poses a challenging question about “modern Judas,” not to condemn particular people, but as a spiritual warning: those who reject or refuse to believe in Christ's true presence in the Eucharist risk following the same path of unbelief that preceded Judas' betrayal. The message is an invitation to examine one's own faith and to pray for a deeper belief in Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Readings for Today's Homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...Father Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on John 17, the high priestly prayer of Jesus, the longest prayer of Christ on earth and one of the greatest chapters in Scripture. At the Last Supper, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and the whole Church, consecrating Himself as the Victim who will offer everything on the Cross. In this prayer, He reveals the love of the Trinity, the mystery of the Eucharist, the priesthood, salvation, sanctification, and our call to intimacy with God. ★ Support this podcast ★
TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 226 Topics covered: Leo XIV on what Christ turned bread and wine into at the Last Supper. John Salza and Robert Siscoe use pre-Vatican II ecclesiology to legitimize a hierarchy that rejects pre-Vatican II ecclesiology. Links: Leo XIV, Regina Caeli Address (May 10, 2026) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Humani Generis (Aug. 12, 1950) Pope Pius VI, Apostolic Constitution Auctorem Fidei (Aug. 28, 1794) The Heresies of "Cardinal" Muller, Part 1: Denial of Transubstantiation Video: "What Is the Church? Catholic Ecclesiology w/ John Salza & Robert Siscoe", hosted by Matt Gaspers, Veritatis Vox (May 18, 2026) "Letter of Pope Leo XIV to His Holiness Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark" (May 4, 2026) Vatican Prelate accidentally admits Vatican II Ecclesiology denies Unity of the Church (July 16, 2023) Francis: Lutherans are "Members of one and the same Mystical Body of Christ" as Catholics (Jan. 17, 2020) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/
Matthew 26:17-30 This exploration of the Lord's Supper takes us deep into Matthew 26, revealing how this sacred meal connects three essential moments in our spiritual journey: captivity, challenge, and celebration. We discover that Jesus didn't randomly choose a dinner to transform—He anchored the Last Supper to the Passover, a meal already saturated with centuries of meaning about God's deliverance from slavery in Egypt.
Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets left off the itinerary. But it has something few Italian cities can match: a collision of tradition, design and innovation that is genuinely exciting to be inside. In this from the vault episode, Katy is joined by her friend and local guide Inge for a look at her Milan. Beyond the Duomo and the Last Supper to the city locals actually live in. Find the show notes at untolditaly.com/325.Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Chapter 16 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Last Supper - Jesus Spends a few final moments with his beloved disciples, and falls before God with sweat of blood. This episode begins with a tender moment interrupted by complete chaos. Jesus shows he is in complete control, although he is giving himself up to be tortured. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 26:26, And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Explore the purpose of the annual global pilgrimage for the devout called Hajj,Storyteller Susan Smith shares about her second chance at life, following a heart attack and an audio postcard from a University of Arizona student talent show contest.
Read Online“Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.” John 17:24You are the Father's gift to Jesus the Son. What an amazing reality to understand! This profound truth is at the heart of today's Gospel in which Jesus speaks of the unique and intimate relationship between the Father, the Son, and all those who believe in Him.Today's Gospel continues Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, offered to the Father at the conclusion of the Last Supper, marking His final words recorded in John's Gospel before the beginning of His Passion. This beautiful prayer encapsulates Jesus' entire mission and identity, expressing His deep intimacy with the Father and His longing for unity between Himself, the Father, and all those who believe in Him. Through this prayer, Jesus reveals the nature of His relationship with the Father, the unity He desires for His followers, and the eternal glory that is to come for those who are united in Him.The line above not only expresses intimacy between the Father and the Son but also incorporates all the faithful into that intimate relationship. This was and is Jesus' mission. His love for and union with the Father existed from all eternity. Nothing could change that perfect love. It was, is, and always will be a love so deep and strong that God, in His eternal love, chose to create us to share in that love. Though this love is completely gratuitous on God's part, freely given and unmerited by us, it's beautiful to hear Jesus speak of our invitation into the love He shares with the Father as the Father's gift to the Son. We are not seen as estranged or separate but as gifts freely given and received.In everyday language, a “present” is understood as something that is expected from another, such as on a birthday. In theological terms, a “gift” carries a richer meaning. A gift is something given freely, without expectation of return, and signifies the giver's love and goodness. A gift, in this sense, is a manifestation of divine love and generosity. It's not simply an exchange of material items, but a relational exchange—a movement of love between the giver and the receiver. The Father and the Son's exchange of love is so perfect that everything they have is entirely given to the other, without reservation or expectation of anything in return. This eternal giving and receiving of love is the foundation of the divine communion between them, and it is from that love that the Holy Spirit—the expression of their shared perfect love—proceeds. As Saint Augustine teaches, “And the Holy Spirit, according to the Holy Scriptures, is neither of the Father alone, nor of the Son alone, but of both; and so intimates to us a mutual love, wherewith the Father and the Son reciprocally love one another” (On the Trinity XV.17.27).Again, you are part of that love, making you both the Father's gift of love to the Son and the Son's gift of love to the Father, because Their love—the Holy Spirit—dwells within you. What a privilege that is! Understanding this loving reality reveals the dignity that each of us has when we are in a state of grace and transformed into gifts given out of love between the divine persons. This mystical and profound language is essential to ponder, especially because it permeates John's Gospel and reveals the heart of God's love for us.Reflect today on how you are the Father's gift to the Son and the Son's gift to the Father, made possible by the gift of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Though we do nothing on our own to merit such dignity, this is the reality into which we are invited. On our part, we must cooperate with grace so that God transforms our souls into gifts of increasing glory and beauty. The more we cooperate with God's grace, the more glorious a gift we become. Though Heaven will be an eternal existence where each saint delights in the Beatific Vision, it is important to understand that each of us will cause eternal delights in the hearts of the Most Holy Trinity. They will look upon us and see us as gifts given to each of them, resulting in an unending outpouring of divine love.The mystery is great. Reflect on it, meditate on it deeply, and rejoice that you are called to such a life. Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—You are a perfect communion of divine Love. Your love is so great, so perfect, so strong, that You have willed to draw me into Your very life, making me a gift of Your love to each other. I thank You for this unfathomable gift and ask the Holy Spirit to dwell within me so that Your mutual self-giving may be glorious. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Jesus Christ Praying at the Garden of GethsemaneSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.I
Read Online“Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one.” John 17:11In the ancient world, a name was not only a means of identification but also an expression of the authority and power that the person possessed. For instance, when a king or ruler issued a decree, it was done “in the name” of the king, meaning with his full authority and power behind it.In the Bible, the “name” of God is much more than a simple designation or label; it signifies the full revelation of God's identity, character, and power. The concept of God's name is deeply tied to His nature and His actions in the world. His name represents who God is and His relationship with His people.In the Old Testament, God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and instructed him to go to Pharaoh to bring His people, the Israelites, out of Egypt. Moses inquired, “But... if I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,' and they ask me, ‘What is His name?' what do I tell them?” God replied to Moses: “I am who I am.” Then He added: “This is what you will tell the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you” (Exodus 3:13–14).God's mysterious name—“I AM WHO I AM” or simply “I AM”—is also His identity. It expresses God's eternal existence and His self-sufficiency. He is the one who exists by His own nature, without beginning or end, having sovereignty over all creation.In John's Gospel, Jesus identifies Himself with the divine name numerous times: “I am he;” “I am the Bread of Life;” “I am the Light of the World;” “Before Abraham was, I AM;” “I am the Gate;” “I am the Good Shepherd;” “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life;” “I am the True Vine;” and “I told you that I AM.” Therefore, when Jesus prayed to the Father, “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me…,” His prayer was authoritative, by which the Father's will is implemented, because Jesus is I AM, and in that name, He prays.Jesus' prayer was “that they may be one just as we are one.” This prayer should give us great hope. To “be one” with God, just as the Father and Son are one, reveals that we are called to share in God's very life, to be united to Him in a way that goes beyond intellectual agreement or friendship. We are invited into God's unity, taking our identity in Him, sharing in His very essence and life. We become members of Christ's Body, the Church, acting in Him, with Him, and through Him. This is why Jesus said three times during the Last Supper that whatever we ask the Father in His name, He will give us.In 2 Peter 1:4, we read that God's power has enabled us to escape corruption and evil desire and has bestowed upon us “precious and very great promises, so that through them you may come to share in the divine nature.” This foundational Scripture has led many Church Fathers to speak of our high calling to “divinization.” As Saint Athanasius of Alexandria famously said, “For He was made man that we might be made God; and He manifested Himself by a body that we might receive the idea of the unseen Father; and He endured the insolence of men that we might inherit immortality” (On the Incarnation, 54:3).Reflect today on the high calling you have received. You are invited to share in God's life, to take your identity in Him, to live and act in God's divine name, exercising His authority and manifesting His sacrificial love. This is only possible when we are united to Christ as He is united to the Father. We become one with God, by His will, with His authority and grace. What high dignity we have received to act in His name and with His authority! Have hope in the ability to be drawn into this high calling, taking on this new identity, so that Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper becomes a reality in your life. My divine Lord, the great I AM, You have existed from all eternity as the one and eternal God. You invite me to share in Your life by uniting me with You in Christ through His humanity. I accept this high calling and pray, as You prayed during the Last Supper, that I may be one with You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and live and act in Your Name. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe Stock Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Peter 4 and 5 (in which Peter offers wisdom to sufferers) and John 17 (in which Jesus prays at the Last Supper). You can endure your suffering because God is not absent. In Christ, he is with you, even in pain.
Read OnlineThe disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” John 16:29–30Throughout John's Gospel, Jesus often speaks in allegories and metaphors that the disciples struggle to comprehend. Among these, He referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the True Vine, and Living Water. However, during the Last Supper, Jesus speaks clearly and openly, without the veiled language they were accustomed to. He speaks of the Father's love for them, His imminent departure and return to the Father, and how He would send the Holy Spirit—the Spirit of Truth—to guide them into all truth.As the Apostles listened to Jesus speak plainly, they rejoiced in a newfound clarity, indicating that their faith had reached a deeper level. At this pivotal moment, just hours before Jesus' arrest and Passion, their new insight must have amazed even them: “Now we realize that you know everything…we believe that you came from God.”This new level of understanding was just the beginning of a journey that would lead them deeper into all Truth in the years to come. However, despite their new understanding, Jesus quickly adds that they will soon “be scattered” and leave Jesus alone. Their newfound clarity would quickly come face to face with the Cross.The experience of the Apostles teaches us much about our own spiritual journeys. Prior to the Last Supper, the Apostles grew in faith through years of listening to Jesus, grappling with veiled language, and witnessing miracles. As Jesus spoke plainly and lovingly during the Passover meal, He lifted the veil more fully to help their faith blossom. He did this, in part, because He knew they would be traumatized by His Passion—and indeed, they were.In each of our lives, we find a similar pattern. As we learn to pray, meditate on the Gospels, and study divine truths, we are encouraged as we begin to realize the treasure we have discovered. We might then experience a moment of clarity, sensing God speaking directly to us. When that happens, it's easy to assume that everything in life will immediately be easier. Yet the Cross often comes next. Like the Apostles, we might stumble, become confused or fearful, and scatter.The lesson taught by the Apostles is one we must grasp. When we are gifted with spiritual insights and consolations, finding that life and God's Word make more sense, we must remember that these consolations and moments of clarity must deepen. To draw us closer to Him, God needs to purify our faith and strengthen our wills. He does this by preparing us for a fuller participation in His Sacrifice.When we face a heavy cross, our first response is often to resist it. We might wonder where God is and why this suffering has afflicted us. The lesson from the Apostles' lives is that the crosses we face become our greatest blessings when they are united to Christ's Cross. The momentary confusion and affliction must give way to God's power to deepen us in ways that good spiritual feelings and insights alone cannot.Once the Holy Spirit descended fully on the disciples at Pentecost, their clarity and consolations were even greater, but so were the crosses they endured. The journey of faith to which we are called is first and foremost a journey into Christ's Passion. We need many moments of clarity to help us understand the value of the sacrifices we are invited to make. We need consolations so that our wills are strengthened when strength is needed the most. Reflect today on your own journey ahead. As you look to the future, know that God wants to teach you much and lift the veil from His divine truths. He does so not because He wants everything to be easy or one unending consolation, but because He wants you to share in the sacrificial love revealed through His Passion. In the end, it is that purified love that has the potential to make us holy and share in the glory of the saints. My revealing Lord, You lifted the veil to divine mysteries for the Apostles during the Last Supper as a way of preparing them for Your coming Passion and the confusion they would endure. As I journey through life, I trust that You will continually reveal Yourself to me so that I can share more fully in Your sacrificial love, which is the only way to the glory of the Resurrection. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Ascension of Jesus in side apse of church kostel Svatého Václava by S. G. Rudl Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Topics: Assurance of Forgiveness for All Sins, Human Apologies vs God's Blood System, Meaning of Animal Sacrifice in Genesis, Divine Necessity of Jesus's Blood, Failure of Asking for Unremembered Sins, False Security of Continual Confession, True Context of 1 John 1:9, Flawed Theology of Ongoing Repentance, Performance Forgiveness Strips Christ's Work, God Inspects the Sacrifice Not Human Actions, Light Burden of Christ in Matthew 11, Fear Caused by Questioning Salvation in 2 Timothy 1:7, Forgiveness Exclusively Through Blood in Hebrews 9:22, Redemption by Grace Through Faith in Ephesians 2:8-9, Riches of Grace in Ephesians 1:7 and Romans 11:6, Christ Dying for the Ungodly in Romans 5, Box Churches Belittling the Blood, Impossibility of Christ Dying Repeatedly in Romans 6:9-10, Purpose of Communion in 1 Corinthians 11, Rejecting the Ritual of Re-Sacrificing Christ, Once for All Time Sacrifice in Hebrews 9 and 10, Overcoming Human Traditions in Mark 7:9 and Colossians 2:8, Maturing as a New Creation in Colossians 1:22, Christ Putting Away Sin Permanently in Hebrews 9:26, Security of Being Hidden in God in Colossians 3:3, Levitical Priests vs Jesus' Indestructible Life in Hebrews 7:16, Blood of the Covenant at the Last Supper, Covenant Built on God's Promise in Hebrews 6:18, God Remembering Sins No More in Hebrews 10:17, Made Perfect Forever in Hebrews 10:14Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
In this episode, Jesus shares the Last Supper with his disciples and reveals that one of them will betray him. The disciples are perplexed as to who it will be?
Does John 6 really teach the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or are Catholics reading too much into the passage? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists continue responding to major Protestant objections to the Catholic interpretation of Jesus' Bread of Life discourse. The discussion examines whether Jesus' failure to clarify misunderstandings proves literal intent, how Catholics answer the Old Testament prohibition against drinking blood, and whether John 6 is truly connected to the Eucharist despite John not including the Last Supper narrative. Additional questions address figurative language about never hungering or thirsting, what Jesus meant by promising eternal life, and where the Gospel of John fits among the four Gospels. A detailed biblical defense of the Eucharist and the Catholic understanding of John 6. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 10:01 – Catholics argue that since Jesus didn't clarify the literal thoughts of his listeners then he must have intended his words to be taken literally. But Jesus' lack of clarification for misunderstandings is nothing new under the sun. He did it in John 2:15-17 concerning his teaching about destroying the temple of his body. 16:37 – Jesus can't intend us to literally drink his blood because the Bible prohibits the partaking of blood in Leviticus 17:10-12.” 21:22 – Catholics appeal to John 6 to prove Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist. But John 6 has nothing to do with the Eucharist at the Last Supper. 30:15 – Where does John Fall among the gospels since John does not contain the last supper? 35:04 – If Catholics take Jesus' words to eat his flesh literally, then would also have to take his words literally in verse 35 when he speaks of never hungering when we come to him and never thirsting when we believe in him. 45:57 – If Jesus meant his words literally—and intended us to engage in a physical act to eat his flesh, then we'd have to take him literally when he says that we will never die.
0:00 You came back — Holy Week opens3:15 Opening statement: the table the world holds its breath for8:00 Your "chair" stories from last week12:30 Terminal lucidity — the last normal night18:45 Good Friday in funeral service23:00 The boy in the suit at the graveside ("Is he in the box?")28:30 Holy Saturday — the most underrepresented day in grief33:15 The family who made a list of "weekend jobs"37:40 Selection Room — why funeral homes need to show up online42:50 Resurrection in real life: cooking breakfast on the beach——Every Tuesday at 7pm EST, this is the room.No highlight reel. No performance. Just honest conversation about grief, loss, and what it means to keep going.This week is Holy Week — and I couldn't let this Tuesday pass without talking about what this week actually means for the people who are carrying something heavy right now.Tonight I'm sharing stories from 15 years inside the funeral profession. The families I sat with. The moments I've never forgotten. And why the part of the Easter story nobody talks about — the Saturday in between — might be the most honest picture of grief ever written.We'll also talk about what it means to serve people on the worst days of their lives, and why that work deserves to be seen.If you're in a season of waiting right now — if your table has an empty seat this week — this one is for you.https://selectionroom.iohttps://stan.store/thenathanmorrisText me: https://laylo.com/nathanmorris
We talked about kickoff to summer and Eddie's last supper. Chris Russo talked about a deer ‘running around without its head'.
Knicks fans are finding it easy lately as Boomer calls the last four games shocking and a caller predicts championships for both the Knicks and Yankees. Jerry returns to discuss the kickoff to summer and Eddie's last supper before Chris Russo weighs in on a headless deer. Finally, we revisit Al Cintron's report that the Mets reached out to Dusty Baker about managing the team.
Read OnlineJesus' Transforming PeaceJesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27There are two types of peace we can enjoy. First, there is worldly peace. This peace is the absence of conflict, war, or external turmoil. Civil governments must work to ensure this peace by protecting their societies from outside aggressors, maintaining order within their communities, and assisting with basic human needs, such as economic development, healthcare, and justice. This form of peace aligns with human reason and is based in the natural law, which is written on the consciences of every person.Though that form of natural peace and justice is good, it is not the highest form of peace we are called to enjoy. The peace that our Lord came to bestow is supernatural, enabling us not only to survive, but to thrive on a moral and spiritual level, even in the absence of worldly peace. Jesus' spiritual gift of peace enables us to find fulfillment in the midst of every external difficulty.If we seek only worldly peace, then any difficulty or disorder will trouble and unsettle our hearts. For that reason, Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Wars, oppression, crime, poverty, and disease have plagued humanity from the beginning and will persist, in varying degrees, until the end of time. Only when Jesus returns to establish His visible Kingdom as the Universal King will external peace be fully and permanently established. What a glorious day that will be!For now, until the Second Coming, we must learn not only to survive but to thrive within the world. Given the inevitable challenges every human life will encounter, if we want to live in true peace then we must seek out the peace that our Lord promises in today's Gospel. This Gospel comes from Jesus' Last Supper Discourse with His Apostles. As that discourse concludes two chapters later, Jesus prays His High Priestly prayer to the Father: “I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one” (John 17:15). We must live within this fallen world for now, but we do not have to suffer interior afflictions.The evil one has great influence in this world, yet our Lord promises that if we receive His peace, we will be kept safe from the devil's attacks. Though we might suffer some form of external oppression, internally we will be at peace, no matter what we face.The gift of peace that Jesus promises confounds the powers of darkness and is freely given to all who turn to Him and submit to His spiritual governance. The martyrs are the prime example of this interior peace in the midst of exterior persecution. They imitate our Lord, Who permitted the evil one to afflict Him with earthly suffering and death. Jesus confronted that evil with perfect confidence and peace, overcoming it through divine love that won the final victory. In the Eucharist, He continues to share His peace with us, strengthening our hearts against every trial.Reflect today on Jesus' words to His disciples at the Last Supper. At that time, they did not realize they were about to witness Jesus' Passion. Nor did they realize that, in the years to come, they would endure many hardships in their faithful service to God's will. Similarly, if we listen to Jesus' discourse and heed His words, we must embrace them as the Apostles eventually did, once they received the Holy Spirit. We must rely on grace to find courage in the face of life's afflictions—poverty, illness, loss, persecution, and temptation. As you ponder yourself being with the Apostles during this discourse on Holy Thursday, resolve to accept Jesus' promise so that you are spiritually prepared to live in interior peace, no matter the exterior circumstances you might face.Lord of true peace, there are many things in this world that seek to steal my peace. Please give me the confidence I need to always turn to You, no matter what affliction comes my way, so that I will remain in You as You remain in me, enabling me to receive Your all-consuming gift of peace. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Stained glass showing Jesus blessing a man Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today's readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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