There is something fascinating about the fact that the ‘transfigured’ Jesus is still recognisably Jesus. This reminds me of the story of the road to Emmaus, where the disciples at first don’t recognise the resurrected Jesus and then, suddenly, they know it is him, in the breaking of the bread. The sacrament in which we are about to take part has this mystery – the very presence of Christ in simple bread and wine – both a hiding and a revealing of who God is.
Fasting in Lent
- Fast from hurting words – say KIND WORDS
- Fast from sadness – be filled with GRATITUDE
- Fast from Anger – be filled with PATIENCE
- Fast from Pessimism – be filled with HOPE
- Fast from Worries – have trust in GOD
- Fast from complaints – contemplate SIMPLICITY
- Fast from Pressures – be PRAYERFUL
- Fast from Bitterness – fill your hearts with JOY
- Fast from selfishness – be COMPASSIONATE
- Fast from Grudges – be RECONCILED
- Fast from Words – BE SILENT AND LISTEN
Pope Francis