We talked a lot about the Gospels at our first session and how the Gospels show us different aspects of Jesus' life. I challenge you to read from the Gospels during this time of preparation and come to know Jesus more intimately as you prepare to receive Confirmation.
The Bible: Where do I start? by Mark Hart. A great intro on some practical tips on reading the Bible!
Mark is the shortest of all the Gospels so it is a good place to start if you are new to reading the Scriptures or you can take little snippets and read the daily Mass readings.
For a fun overview of the whole Bible story, check out this video!
At our first session we saw a video that showed how the Mass is the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross made present to us. Being at Mass, receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Mass is another way that we grow in our relationship with Jesus. What is happening at Mass or the benefits of the Mass are sometimes easy to forget.
It is also easy to forget that the Eucharist is truly the Flesh and Blood of Jesus, but from time to time, God lifts the veil of this mystery and shows us the reality to strengthen our faith. The Church approved Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano, Italy is one of those instances. There has been scientific studies done on this miracle. Look at the results here and an interview with one of the scientists!
Eucharistic miracles still happen in our time. In 1991, at a Mass in Betania, Venezuela, where appartions of the Blessed Virgin (approved by the local bishop) were occurring, a Eucharistic Miracle took place where a host began to bleed. This host is now kept in a chapel where people can come and pray. From time to time it still bleeds and on one occasion in 1998, it was caught on video bleeding and beating like a heart.
Immerse yourself in the Scriptures and the Mass and you will be amazed how your relationship with Jesus grows!
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