John the Baptist announced, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”  There is an old saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt.”

In the scriptures and the liturgy sometimes Familiarity breeds Inattentiveness.  Our familiarity with Jesus being called the Lamb of God may cause that title to go right past our ears, our minds and our hearts.

John’s announcement – “Behold the Lamb (Jesus) of God ….”

was earth shattering to those who heard it.  Lamb of God was packed with meaning:

1.    the apocalyptic lamb who would destroy evil (Revelations 5-7; 17:14)

2.    the pascal lamb whose love saved Israel (Exodus 12)

3.    and, the suffering/servant lamb led to slaughter – for our sins.

(Isaiah 53:7,10)

At each Mass we pray, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.  Lamb of God … have mercy on us.  Lamb of God … grant us peace.

Our priest prays, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  Happy are those who are called to his supper.”  Indeed, happy are we who are called to His supper.

How grateful and privileged we are to be at His table, knowing full well that we are not worthy to be at the Lord’s table.  Jesus invites us anyway to heal us and show us God’s love!

What are we to do?

We are to make Jesus Christ the primary focus of our live.

We are to make the Light in the world – bright, A BRIGHT SHINING LIGHT!

We are to become holy!

We are to become saints!

We are to shape our lives with the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us!

Today spend a few minutes think about the Lamb of God who invites you to His Banquet and to Life in the Trinity.

May God Be Praised!