The Eucharistic Adventure Continues...

Recovery from jet lag took a long time. I was exhausted for a few days. I was surprised but considering we were up and awake at about 4.30 am on the day we left and then traveling pretty much constantly until we landed at Heathrow bright and early on the Monday morning. This included an 8 hour wait in Sydney airport and also taking a flight from Singapore at Midnight their time. Shattering. Weird to be back, but with many experiences and much to reflect on.

Other than a few days of recovery one of the things that I did was spend time in London with Richard Watson, Rector of East Barnet... an opportunity to chat with someone whom I have known (not well tho) for a number of years. We had a chance to chat over our theology of the Eucharist and mission. One thing he shared with me that I had not grasped, and forgive me for recording it here so ungraciously, but for Roman Catholic Eucharistic theology, the Mass takes place if you will, on Good Friday at the foot of the cross. SO there is a very real link between the Sacrifice of the Mass and the sacrifice of Christ, of himself to God, on the cross. In Anglican Eucharistic theology, the Eucharist takes place if you will, on Maundy Thursday as it is by in large a recalling of the Last Supper and fulfilling of the hopes of Easter. I am sure many of you might well disagree. Interesting though, and something I had not seen or appreciated before.

Thanks Rich for that and continued support, encouragement, laughs and beer!