We read today of disciples who after hearing Jesus's explanation of eating his body and drinking his blood, found this too much to take and turned their backs on him. It was too "cannibalistic" or too far-fetched for them to accept. When Jesus asked the Twelve what they would do, Peter immediately spoke up for them: "To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." (Jn 6: 69).
We might find ourselves struggling with some of the teachings of Jesus as did many in the past 2,000 years, but prayer, reflection and study of the Fathers and theologians who have struggled themselves and been inspired with credible solutions, will help. As Peter put it, there is no other alternative when we realize that the teachings of the Son of God cannot be wrong. We need to humbly turn our brains to wrap around them and not turn our backs to him.
Bro. Rene
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