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19/04/2024

*Friday 19th April 2024 Daily Reflection and Meditation*
_Eucharistic Blessings: Unless we eat of his flesh and drink of his blood we will have no life in us._
*Good Morning!*
What ordinary food does to give us the nourishment to sustain our bodily life, the Holy Eucharist does to sustain our spiritual life. When we eat of his flesh and drink of his blood then we begin to abide in Jesus. He live in us and we live in him. The life that he shares with us through the Holy Euchatist makes us live forever.
_How blessed are we!_
*Have a blessed day*
FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER YEAR B 2024
*A Holy Fear: A Fear that Leads us to Conversion*
_“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” John 6:53–55_
*Readings: Acts 9:1-20. John 6: 52-59.*
In today's readings, we're presented with transformative encounters that invite us to reflect on conversion and communion. In Acts of the Apostles we witness Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus. His encounter with Christ changes him from a persecutor to a disciple. Thus, no one is beyond God's reach, that transformation is always possible. Similarly, in John's gospel, Jesus speaks of the necessity of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, emphasizing the intimate union believers have with him. This communion is not just physical but spiritual, inviting us into a deeper relationship with Christ.

On a philosophical level, let us consider various things that appear to be “competing forces.” Good appears to be the opposite of evil. Light the opposite of darkness. Heat the opposite of cold. And life the opposite of death. But are they truly opposites in the sense of being competing forces? What we see is that good and evil, light and dark, heat and cold, and life and death are not actually “competing forces;” rather, evil, that is, the absence of good, darkness the absence of light, cold the absence of heat, and death the loss of life.

Today’s Gospel tells us that failure to _“eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood”_ results in death. Death is the loss of life, and the Eucharist is the source of life. Jesus says that if you fail to eat His Flesh hand drink His Blood, _“you do not have life within you"._ The Eucharist is the gateway to eternal life. Without it, we have no life within us. Our spirits die because we lose the presence of God.
Considering the fact that failure to eat the Flesh of the Son of God results in death should fill us with a holy fear of the loss of the life-giving presence of God within us. This “holy fear” is a true gift from God and is, in fact, one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This is what led Saul to his conversion: from a persecutor to a defender of Christians. Binding himself with Christ made him do greater things for Christ

The story of Saul's conversion challenges us to examine our own lives. Are there areas where we need conversion? Are we open to God's transformative grace and be bonded to him, the bread of life? Like Saul, we may need to let go of our prejudices, fears, or doubts to fully embrace Christ's call. We are dead without Christ and we are alive with him.

Christ, the Eucharist, par excellence, is the source of true life. He invites us to partake in his body and blood, being in communion with him and with one another. This communion strengthens us, nourishes us, and binds us together as the Body of Christ and with Christ himself.

Let us ask ourselves: How can we deepen our relationship with Christ? How can we more fully participate in the Eucharistic banquet? And how can we, like Saul, be instruments of God's transformative grace in the world?

Let us pray for the courage to respond to God's call, the openness to be transformed, and the humility to recognize Christ's presence in the Eucharist and in one another.
*Prayer:* _Lord, Your Flesh and Blood are truly the source of eternal life for all who receive You in faith. I thank You for this most precious Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist, and I pray that I will be filled with a deep hunger and thirst for You always. Amen_
*Have a blessed Friday*

_Rev Fr Francis Wambua, SJ_
*Jesuits in South Sudan*

17/04/2024

17/04/2024

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16/04/2024

The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek is delighted to receive His Lordship Mathias Ri, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Suwon, South Korea, to participate in the consecration of the church of St Francis parish Cueibet on Wednesday 17th, April, 2024. By His Lordship Christian Carlassare.

14/04/2024

*Sunday 14th April 2024 Daily Reflection and Meditation*
_From encounter to exit; a dispelling of fear and doubts_
*Good morning!*
Jesus appears to his disciples by dispelling their fears and doubts and confirming them in their faith. He then commissions them. In the first encounter, Jesus appears to them while assembled in the Upper Room. He says to them reassuringly, "Peace be with you." They get alarmed and frightened, for they think they are seeing a ghost. He then shows them his hands and feet. However, they remain in disbelief. To dispel any further doubts and unbelief he engages them in an ordinary human act of eating. They then recognize him and then he makes an exit leaving them with the commission to preach repentance for the forgiveness of sins to all the nations and to be witnesses to his ressurection.
Let every mission you have begin with a personal encounter with the risen Lord.
*Have a blessed Sunday*
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B 2024
*Why are you troubled? Do not fear but believe*
_“Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” Luke 24:38–39_
*Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33. 1 Peter 1:17-21. Luke 24:35-48:*
Today, the disciples' encounter the risen Jesus. They were filled with fear and doubt, struggling to believe the incredible news of his resurrection. Jesus, in his infinite compassion, appears among them, offering peace and understanding.

When Jesus appeared to the disciples, they were startled and terrified, thinking they were seeing a ghost. But Jesus, in his gentle and reassuring way, asks them, "Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?"

Suppose Jesus appeared to you, showed you the wounds in His hands and feet and invited you to touch Him so as to believe. What would be your reaction? Would you believe? Most likely you would, to a certain extent. It would be the beginning of an experience that could be life-changing, just as it was for these disciples. Our Lord’s appearance to the disciples led to their transformation from men who were confused and doubtful to men who were filled with joy and zeal. Eventually, they went forth preaching about Jesus as witnesses to His death and ressurrection, with courage and with a desire that all who heard them would turn to Jesus as their Savior.

We witness such courage in our first reading whereby Peter heals a crippled man at the gateof the Temple. A crowd then gathered in amazement and Peter preached to them about Jesus. He concluded His sermon by saying, “God has thus brought to fulfillment what he had announced beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer. Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.”

How often do we, like the disciples, allow fear and doubt to cloud our hearts? We may face challenges in our lives that seem insurmountable. We may struggle to believe in the promises of God, especially when we are surrounded by darkness and uncertainty.

Yet, Jesus speaks the same words to us now: "Peace be with you." In the midst of our fears and doubts, Jesus offers us his peace. This is not a peace that the world gives, fleeting and superficial, but a deep and abiding peace that comes from knowing that we are loved by our risen Lord.

Jesus then goes on to show the disciples his hands and feet, inviting them to touch him and see that he is real. He even eats with them, demonstrating that he is not a ghost but truly alive. In the same way, Jesus invites us to experience his presence in our lives.

He invites us to touch his wounds, to see the evidence of his love for us. When we encounter difficulties and hardships, we can look to the wounds of Christ and find comfort, knowing that he understands our pain. And just as Jesus ate with his disciples, he invites us to share in the Eucharist, where we are nourished by his body and blood.

Finally, Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand the Scriptures. He helps them see how everything that happened was foretold in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms. This reminds us that God's plan of salvation is woven throughout history, and every part of Scripture points to Jesus.

As we journey through life, let us allow Jesus to open our minds and hearts to the Scriptures. Let us delve into the Word of God, seeking to understand how it applies to our lives today. In doing so, we will grow in our relationship with Christ and be better equipped to share his love with others.

So, as we continue our celebration of Easter, let us remember the words of Jesus: "Peace be with you." May we open our hearts to receive his peace, touch his wounds in times of need, and allow him to open our minds to the riches of his Word. And may we go forth from this place as witnesses of the risen Christ, sharing his love and mercy with all we meet.

*Prayer:* _Lord, You showed Yourself to Your disciples not only physically but spiritually, revealing Your very essence to them. Bestow this gift upon me that I may come to know You and believe in You with all my heart. As I do, please use me as an instrument of Your mercy to others. Amen_
*Have a blessed Sunday*

_Rev Fr Francis Wambua, SJ_
*Jesuits in South Sudan*

14/04/2024

*Saturday 13th April 2024 Daily Reflection and Meditation*
_Do not fear; trust in the Lord_
*Good morning!*
_“Do not be afraid!”_ Imagine yourself in the boat with the disciples at night, being tossed by the waves, surrounded by darkness. And then you see Jesus coming to you saying: _Do not be afraid._ Hear him tell you, "do not fear" in the darkest moments of your life and that He will never leave you alone. Hope and trust in Him, and let His saving act of Redemption transform your life forever.
*Have a blessed Saturday and Weekend*
SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER YEAR B 2024
*"It is I, do not be afraid"* _When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” John 6:19–20_
*Readings: Acts 6:1-7. John 6:16-21*
On October 22, 1978, Pope Saint John Paul II was inaugurated as the 264th Catholic pope. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept his power.” In his book, _Crossing the Threshold of Hope_ , which was written as a preparation for the new millenia, the Holy Father explained the following: “When pronouncing these words in St. Peter’s Square, I already knew that my first encyclical and my entire papacy would be tied to the truth of the Redemption. In the Redemption we find the most profound basis for the words “Be not afraid!”: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son” (cf. Jn 3:16). God wants us to conquer fear, worry, and anxiety. He wants us to trust in Him in all things and place all of our hope in Him.

Today we find the disciples in a boat, in the darkness of the night, battling against the winds and the waves. They are in the middle of the Sea of Galilee, struggling against the forces of nature. It's a situation that many of us can relate to—the feeling of being tossed around by the storms of life, unsure of what the outcome will be.

But then, they see Jesus walking on the water. Imagine that moment—fear and confusion turning into awe and wonder. Peter, ever impulsive and eager, calls out to Jesus, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." And Jesus simply says, "Come."

Peter steps out of the boat, onto the water, and begins to walk towards Jesus. For a moment, he defies the laws of nature, buoyed by his faith. But then, doubt creeps in. He takes his eyes off Jesus, looks at the storm around him, and begins to sink. "Lord, save me!" he cries out, and, immediately Jesus reaches out his hand and catches him.

We, too, are often confronted with storms in our lives—challenges, doubts, fears, and uncertainties. And like Peter, we are called to step out in faith, to trust in Jesus even when the winds are against us.

But we must also remember where Peter went wrong. When he focused on the storm instead of Jesus, he began to sink. How often do we do the same? We let our fears and anxieties overwhelm us, forgetting that Jesus is right there, reaching out to catch us when we fall.

Even in the midst of life's storms, we are called to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. When we feel like we're sinking, when the waves threaten to overwhelm us, we can cry out, "Lord, save me!" and know that He is there, ready to catch us.

Let us have the courage to step out of our comfort zones, to trust in God's presence even when we can't see the way forward clearly. It reminds us that faith isn't just a concept we talk about—it's a journey we live out every day.

May we remember today to keep our eyes on Jesus in the midst of life's storms. And may we find the courage to step out in faith, knowing that He is always there to catch us when we fall.

*Prayer:* _Lord, I thank You for coming into this world to save us. Thank You for the gift of the Redemption of the world. When I am tempted to fear and turn my eyes to the difficulties of the world, give me the grace I need to turn to You in hope and trust. Enter the storms of my life, dear Lord, and lift my burden of fear. Amen_
*Have a blessed weekend*

_Rev Fr Francis Wambua, SJ_
*Jesuits in South Sudan*
_(Nairobi-Kenya)_