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The Eucharist Changes Everything | Corpus Christi | ALIVE

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer.
This weekend the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi—the Body and Blood of Christ.
In John 6, Jesus makes an astonishing promise:
“Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life within you.”
These words reveal the incredible gift of the Eucharist. Where sin brought death into the world, Jesus now offers His very life to us through Holy Communion.
In this reflection, Fr. Jonathan shares:
The beauty of Corpus Christi and Eucharistic devotion
Why the Eucharist is the heart of Catholic life
A touching story about children counting their Communions
How gratitude can transform our relationship with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Take some time this week to sit with John Chapter 6 in the presence of the Eucharist. Allow the Lord to deepen your love for this great gift and to renew your gratitude for His Real Presence.
“He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”
Discussion questions for this week’s readings can be found at:🌐 allsaintscatholic.net
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:
Corpus Christi Sunday/ 9th Sunday Ordinary Time - John 6:51-58
What is the message or story?
What is the Good News in this passage?
If you were told to eat someone’s flesh and blood, would you do it?
Why is eating Jesus’s Flesh and Blood different?
“You are what you eat,” what does this mean about our union and relationship with Jesus?
The Eucharist has been called “the food of immortality,” where is the biblical foundation for this title?
Who do we receive when we consume the Eucharist?
What does the word transubstantiation mean?
Why should our deceased brothers and sisters who have eaten the Flesh and Blood of Jesus bring us hope?
 
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Come Holy Spirit | Pentecost Sunday Homily

Happy Pentecost — the birthday of the Church!
In this Pentecost Sunday homily, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the five biblical images of the Holy Spirit: dove, fire, wind, breath, and water.
Each image helps us enter more deeply into relationship with the Holy Spirit:
🕊️ Dove — peace  🔥 Fire — courage and strength  🌬️ Wind — change and transformation  🌬️ Breath — new life  💧 Water — cleansing and forgiveness  
When we are anxious, afraid, stuck, spiritually dry, or in need of mercy, we can pray one of the simplest and most powerful prayers:
Come Holy Spirit.
May this Pentecost renew our hearts, our families, our parish, and the whole Church.
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When Has God the Father Given You Jesus?

Welcome to the next season of Alive.
After 96 daily videos through Lent and Easter, we now enter Ordinary Time with a new weekly series focused on preparing our hearts for Sunday Mass. In this reflection for Trinity Sunday, Fr. Meyer invites us to meditate on one of the most famous verses in Scripture:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” — John 3:16
But what does that actually look like in your life?
When has God the Father given you His Son Jesus?In prayer?In the Eucharist?Through a friend?During suffering?In moments of peace, conviction, or healing?
This week’s Alive reflection challenges us not only to recognize how Jesus has been given to us, but also to pray for those who still need to encounter Him.
Discussion questions are below and at:allsaintscatholic.net
🙏 Grab a few friends. Start a Bible study. Be the difference.
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Gospel Discussion Questions:Trinity Sunday/8th Sunday Ordinary Time- John 3:16-18What is the message or story?What is the Good News in this passage?What is the Trinity, or better yet, Who is the Trinity?What two relationships of the Trinity are clearly revealed in today’s Gospel?What are images or symbols of the Trinity that you know?What is your relationship like with God the Father?What is your relationship like with God the Son?What is your relationship like with God the Holy Spirit?If God is a communion of persons, in relationship with each other, what does that reveal about us being made in his image and likeness?
 

Keep the Fire Alive | Final Rise Up Video

How has God changed your life during Rise Up?
From Ash Wednesday to Pentecost, we have journeyed together through 96 days of prayer, reflection, Scripture, and encouragement.
In this final Rise Up video, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on the fire God has lit in our hearts and asks an important question:
🔥 How will you keep the fire alive? 🔥
These videos may be ending for this season, but God’s work in your life is not finished.
Protect the flame.Feed the flame.Continue seeking the Lord through prayer, Scripture, Holy Mass, Adoration, and community.
Thank you for pressing play.Thank you for sharing these videos.Thank you for walking this journey together.
Happy Pentecost.Come Holy Spirit.
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Are You Too Concerned About Other People? | Rise Up Day 95

How much of your life is spent worrying about other people?
 
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:
 
“What concern is that of yours? You follow me.”
 
What powerful words.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to stop getting consumed by:➡️ gossip➡️ comparison➡️ social media distractions➡️ other people’s lives
 
and instead focus on what truly matters:
 
Following Jesus.
 
So much energy is wasted worrying about things that are not ours to carry.
 
Today, ask yourself:➡️ Am I more focused on others than on Christ?➡️ What distractions are keeping me from following the Lord wholeheartedly?
 
As we prepare for Pentecost, may we surrender distraction and become more attentive to the voice of God.
 
Just follow Him.
 
Come Holy Spirit.
 
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What Kind of Love Do You Have for Jesus? | Rise Up Day 94

What type of love do you have for Jesus?
 
In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times:
 
“Do you love me?”
 
But in the original Greek, something powerful is happening.
 
Jesus first asks Peter:➡️ “Do you agape me?”— Are you willing to love me sacrificially?— Are you willing to give everything for me?
 
But Peter responds:➡️ “I love you like a brother.”
 
And amazingly…
 
Jesus meets Peter where he is.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores how God patiently takes us deeper in love:❤️ from immature love❤️ to faithful love❤️ to sacrificial love
 
God meets you exactly where you are today.
 
But He loves you too much to leave you there.
 
Do not be afraid to go deeper in prayer, deeper in trust, and deeper in love.
 
Come Holy Spirit.
 
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Did You Know You Are a Gift? | Rise Up Day 93

Did you know that you are a gift?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:
“Father, they are your gift to me.”
What an incredible truth.
You are not a burden.You are not forgotten.You are not unwanted.
You are a gift given by the Father to the Son.
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to see ourselves—and others—through the eyes of God.
Imagine if:➡️ every person knew they were loved➡️ every parishioner lived like they were a blessing➡️ we treated others as gifts instead of burdens
Everything would change.
Today, repeat this truth:❤️ “I am a gift.”❤️ “I am a blessing.”
And then live like it.
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #GodLovesYou #Hope #Prayer #Jesus

Do You Know You’ve Been Sent? | Rise Up Day 92

Do you know that you have been sent?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:
“As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” (John 17)
God sent Jesus into the world to reconcile humanity to the Father.
And now…
Jesus sends us.
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that Christianity is not only about receiving mercy—it’s about sharing it.
You are sent:➡️ to love➡️ to evangelize➡️ to bring hope➡️ to reconcile others to God
The word “apostle” literally means:📖 “one who is sent.”
So today ask yourself:➡️ Who needs God’s mercy in my life?➡️ Who needs encouragement?➡️ Who needs to encounter Christ through me?
Do not be afraid.
You have been sent in the name of Jesus.
Come Holy Spirit.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Evangelization #Mercy #Jesus #HolySpirit

Did You Know Jesus Prays for You? | Rise Up Day 91

Did you know that Jesus prays for you?
 
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:
 
“I pray for them.” (John 17)
 
What an incredible truth:✝️ Jesus intercedes for you✝️ Jesus brings your needs to the Father✝️ Jesus knows your struggles and your heart
 
You are not alone.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of the beauty of prayer, Holy Mass, and uniting our intentions with Christ.
 
Sometimes hearing someone say:❤️ “I prayed for you today”can change everything.
 
But even greater than that:
 
Jesus Himself is praying for you.
 
Today, bring your intentions to Him and remember:you are deeply loved and never forgotten.
 
Come Holy Spirit.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Prayer #Faith #Jesus #Hope #HolySpirit

Who Encourages You When Life Gets Hard? | Rise Up Day 90

Who do you go to when life gets hard?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the importance of encouragement and courage.
 
Jesus says in today’s Gospel:
 
“In the world you will have trouble, but take courage.”
 
Life is difficult sometimes:➡️ struggles➡️ burdens➡️ suffering➡️ uncertainty
 
We all need people who remind us:❤️ “You can do this.”❤️ “I believe in you.”❤️ “You are not alone.”
 
Today, reflect on:➡️ Who encourages you?➡️ Where do you go when you need courage?➡️ Who in your life needs encouragement right now?
 
If you know someone who is struggling, call them today.
 
Be the encourager.Give courage.Build others up.
 
Come Holy Spirit.
 
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