Word on fire is brought to you by Catholic cemeteries, serving the Chicago area since 1837.

This is Cardinal Francis George, and I invite you to join me for the next few minutes

to reflect with Father Robert Barron on the Word of God, which is the Word on fire.

Father Barron will challenge us to open our hearts to the Word on fire, which is God's

Word of Love for each of us.

If our hearts are open, the Lord can change and transform us, so that we might speak with

love about the one who is love.

The Archdiocese of Chicago through the generosity of Sacred Heart Parish and Winetka now presents

the Word on fire.

Peace be with you.

Friends, it's always important to watch Jesus as He dines.

Dining is a most important biblical symbol.

God created this out of love and for the sake of sharing his life.

The more we surrender to Him, the more we are connected to each other.

This co-inherence of divinity and humanity, God's grace flowing into us, we accepting

that grace and allowing it to overflow to others is beautifully symbolized by the image

of the sacred meal.

Think of the best, convivial gathering you've ever been part of, whether it's a wedding

banquet or a Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas, everyone in a good mood, everyone cheerful,

food being served and shared, good cheer, good stories, everyone feeling this togetherness,

linked to God by prayer.

Think of the last time you had a meal like that.

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