Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

As Jesus said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit," Stephen also prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." He then asked the Lord not to hold the sin of those killing him against them. The message is that Jesus' followers should adopt His attitudes.

Today, the Risen Lord continues to live in and through us, His followers. He extends a generous invitation to each of us, inviting us to receive Him as our Bread of Life and to live guided by His Spirit. 

When we come to Him in the Eucharist, we partake in a sacred act that provides us with spiritual nourishment and strength to follow His example. Jesus says, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger."