Sunday, June 26, 2011, Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Fr. Joseph Eddy, O. de M.
Gospel: John 6:51-58 “I am the living bread which came down from heaven.”
Full homily text: Summer is a time for many things: family, fun, relaxation etc…. For us religious and priests it is often a time to make a home visit and see our families. It is always amazing to me to see my six nephews; how they have grown and what they are doing. Several are beginning new stages of their life. One is moving on to Kindergarten. Another is moving from elementary school to middle school. Both of these stages are big. Kindergarten means being gone from home for the whole day. Middle school means transitioning out of childhood into more serious academics and social interaction.
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My sisters are both anxious about how their children will handle these new steps. Will they adjust to the new demands? Will they make friends? Growing up is truly a journey. As an uncle I get to observe and marvel at how their lives change. But parents feel keenly the daily struggles and dangers that are present in the journey. Innately they wish that they could be present at each moment of their child’s life to protect and give them all the support that they need. To surround them with their love and to strengthen them for the journey. Continue Reading…
