Chew On This

Greetings friends~

Remember the challenge we posed to you at last week's GBM? Even if you do, here's a reminder anyway!

Last week we assessed the importance of food to both our spiritual and physical well-being. We also discussed in what way the Bible mentions food consumption. We concluded that everything we discussed came together to meet at one moment, the Last Supper, the moment when our Lord gave himself up as the ultimate source of bodily and spiritual sustenance, redemption, forgiveness, and love.

Thereafter we challenged you within the following week to think about your daily food consumption: to really think about where your food comes from, how and when you consume it, etc. By eating moderately, you are treating your body with respect; and by consciously giving thanks for what you eat, you are able to illuminate and give glory to the fullness of the Holy Spirit who infinitely and unwaveringly provides for us.

As you go about your ways the rest of this week, meditate on these words before you pick up that fork:


And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
Ephesians 5:18

(What are the activities you engage in on a daily basis that you think keep you full and satisfied, but in actuality, inhibit your ability to participate in other fulfilling actions and ultimately hurt your body?)

I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:1,2

(What better way to give thanks to God than by simply taking care of the body he blessed you with, right?)

What then can we do practically to "offer our bodies as a living sacrifice"? Here are some friendly, pretty evident, but wholly significant tips:
1) Exercise.Take a brisk walk around your block, go to the gym, play basketball, whatever. You gain buns of steel, a clear head, and a healthy, pumping heart to boot! (Do avoid running outside this week though it's raining!)

2) Give thanks before eating, instead of your usual "Lord, please bless this food and the hands that made it, etc". With each meal and each prayer, give thanks for something different, whether it be giving thanks for wonderful weather, getting to class early, meeting with friends, etc.

3) Come out to pray the rosary! We meet daily in front of the Dr. Seuss statue near Geisel to pray and meditate upon the rosary. What a great way to give thanks with fellow Kyrie members and maybe after share a meal together .
Rosary times are conveniently around lunchtime so you're full, both spiritually and physically!

M/W/F 11am and 1pm
Tu/Th 12:30pm

Please meditate on these words, let them marinate throughout the week, and please share with us what you experienced!

Cheers to good food and company. God bless.