It is interesting to see in the Gospels how the people and even the disciples "dispute among themselves." It happens when they argues about who is the greatest (Lk 9: 46), when they are confused about Jesus' teaching regarding the multiplication of the loaves (Mk 8: 16) and the request of James and John (Mk 10: 41). Today the argument arises over: "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" (Jn 6: 52) Our minds reel at the incredible claims that the Lord makes for himself but his miracles and the power of his love hold us transfixed. Jesus never backs down or waters down his teaching to make it more palatable. After all his teaching in this Gospel is as offensive and controversial now as it ever was. The Church of today, like the early disciples, needs to listen to the Lord and allow him to open our minds to the mystery of his humanity and divinity. If we lose sight of either we will slip into error. His presence in the Holy Eucharist is what St Thomas Aquinas acclaimed as the greatest of his miracles. Let us not be overwhelmed by the awesome nature of our God but obey his call to follow Christ Jesus and do as he told us to do. I encourage parishioners to have a look at Eucharistic miracles and deepen their belief in and desire for this wonderful gift of the Lord himself. One web page to look at is: www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/a3.html
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