Anticipate
“I am sure we have all had moments in our life when “now was not the time” to move or to move on; to begin or to begin again. But then something imperceptible or significant happens to you or to someone else, and now is the time. It seems that this happened for Jesus. His hour at last has come and he is ready for whatever comes next.”– Br. James Koester
On Tuesday in Holy Week at the Monastery, we celebrate the Eucharist in the evening. This evening gathering around the Lord’s Table invites us to join the disciples at the Upper Room, sharing a meal with the Lord.
We reflect together on the words of used at the presentation of the Bread and Cup here at the Monastery, which derive from St. Augustine’s Sermon 57, On the Holy Eucharist: Behold what you are. May we become what we receive.
These words point to one of the deep truths of Christian faith: Through our participation in the sacraments (particularly baptism and Eucharist), we are transformed into the Body of Christ, given for the world.
How is God transforming you into Christ’s Body and giving you to the world?
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Sermons:
“The Legacy of Judas” – Br. Curtis Almquist
Judas’ presence at the table of our Lord is an invitation to us all: to mercy.
“Now, Now, Now” – Br. James Koester
Pay attention: Now is the time when Jesus shall draw all people to himself.
“I Like Your Christ” – Br. Mark Brown
On Tuesday in Holy Week, we recall our primary vocation as the Body of Christ: to lift up Christ himself.
“Catch the Wave” – Br. Mark Brown
Between intimate moments and cosmic upheaval, Holy Week invites us to step into the drama and experience it as our own.
Video:
Experience – Br. Mark Brown