I welcome you as we celebrate Corpus Christi. The gospel is well known. People followed Christ. Only men were counted, then more than five thousand. He fed them with what the disciples had. What do we do about wrongs in the world? You give them food yourselves is what Jesus said. Sometimes we talk ourselves down without believing we can make changes. How am I contributing to change? This gospel teaches the disciples, never underestimate what God can do through you. We are all lifted, God has made us all perfect as we are. God needs you and I. Today is the celebration of the eucharist. What does the eucharist do for me? The disciples were gathered to share a meal on the last supper. I hope you use a dining table and ask about each other. We look beyond ourselves. You cannot know what is happening unless you ask. Thus, we gather around this table to understand we are in it together. If we practice this well, helping becomes second nature. The voice of God enables you to contribute. A couple of days ago, I found fascinating public holidays and read about them. Someone told me we should not celebrate Juneteenth. It is privilege that prevents us from not bothering, letting other people bother. How are we trying to help people know we are all in God's likeliness? The eucharist helps us ask how can we help. We cannot not talk about problems. You have a voice, the more we understand what needs to change. Christ wants us to look beyond ourselves. We are called to be a family. This is a meal. If we are to be advocates, we need not to underestimate the power of God through you. Do not wait until you are in politics or in a position of power. The message is simple, never underestimate what God can do through you, can be the simple gesture that is useful. We are not just ticking the box to go to church. You come here to encounter Christ through his words.
