‘Jesus Thirsts’ Invites Deep Conversations on Faith

The film “Jesus Thirsts'” subtitle is, “The Miracle of the Eucharist.”

The Eucharist, a sacred mystery that is meant to reinforce unity in Christian faith because the body of Christ is only one, forevermore, became a point of division nevertheless. People argued whether the bread and wine transubstantiates into the body and blood of Jesus or remains a symbol of the body for the renewing of our mind.

A fair theological debate as this may be academically, a Western world emaciated from spiritual starvation searches for nourishment. Fathom Events releases “Jesus Thirsts” to select theaters nationwide film June 4, 5 and 6.

The first question one might have about the title “Jesus Thirsts” is, “He does?” The question is welcomed. Jesus fielded many queries from his disciples and doubters alike.

Consider that Jesus was a man who walked the ground and wore sandals. He needed water, including during the passion on the cross. He is known in Scripture as a “man of sorrows,” who knew the agonies of having everything of this world taken from Him unjustly.

He begged His Father for an alternative cup if possible in the Father’s will. He asked His Father why He was forsaken, and He committed His Spirit into his Father’s hands. He came to bridge Earth and Heaven for our sake, out of unfathomable love for people and to free them from captivity.

After this meaningful meditation, I realize the Lord of our salvation, one with the Father, yes, thirsts. If that is so–if He needs, if He is dependent, at least within the Trinity–then how humble and focused on other’s welfare and self-rule should we be?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Jesus Thirsts” could be relegated as a Catholic evangelization, but what would be the point?

If the place in all the universe where the rubber hits the road to afford us access to the Kingdom of Heaven is viewed in religious isolation from earthly affairs, that is our intellectual problem.

Judging by despair deaths, meat-grinder wars, consolidating and hoarding of power, unaffordability of food, etc., what we need more of, not less, is the nourishment of the Lord’s passion in our lives in every sphere of society.

If each move in the home and each act in City Hall were precipitated from a place of “Mama mia! Jesus thirsts for us to come near Him!” then every facet, from coming of age to politics, would be conducted with more peace in heart and mind and less avarice.

“What is the Mass? The Mass is the unveiling of Heaven here on earth through the breaking of the bread.” #JesusThirstsFilm @JesusThirsts

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The Roman and Byzantine Churches share beliefs about the Eucharist, so unity already exists for at least 1.5 billion humans. Protestant Churches have different views on the topic, but, even then, most deeply honor the Lord’s Table. Biblical exegeses may differ, but shared reverence for the holy meal horseshoes to, at minimum, a relatable place.

Revival is the answer to a lack of justice, fairness and equality before the law. The current turn to Christ helps demonstrate it. Revival is happening from campuses to graduations to social media to the streets to celebrities.

Featuring a cast of Rev. Andrew Cozzens, Fr. Donald Calloway, actor/producer Eduardo Verástegui (“Sound of Freedom“), author Chris Stefanick, and many others, more information on this documentary cinematic presentation is available at JesusThirstsFilm.com.

Michael Bedar’s articles appear in Free the People, The Federalist, and American Spectator. He is the author of a novel and maker of documentaries about freedom, nature, and well being. His new work is a children’s book on free speech for countering censorship, Freedom Reigns Over the Bog, from Mind Watering Publishing.