A Taste of Glory - Explorations Into John 6:53-58

Sep 29, 2026

A Taste of Glory presents a devotional, dialogue-driven exploration of John 6:53-58, using a Pilgrim and Jesus exchange to reflect on faith, reverence, and the longing for deeper encounter. It centers on Holy Communion and the meaning of Christ’s flesh and blood, emphasizing humility, sincerity, and the need to avoid judgment and condemnation. Through confession, spiritual frustration, and renewed focus on the Crucifixion, the text guides readers toward a more earnest understanding of presence and closeness with God.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Prelude

The Truth (John 6:53)

Eternal Life (John 6:54)

Food And Drink (John 6:55)

Real Presence (John 6:56)

Living Father (John 6:57)

From Heaven (John 6:58)

Postlude

CasteGloru226.507LACExplorations into olm 6:53-58 DONALD CHARLES LACY by D.Chares Lacy.ATaste o Glory:Exploration int 226.507LAC 36065700288245 The Salvation Army College for Officer Training Library700 W.Brompton AvenueChicago,IL 60657 # A Taste of Glory: Explorations IntoJohn 6:53-58 Donald Charles Lacy ATASTE OF GLORY FIRST EDITIONCopyright ◎2000 byDonald Charles Lacy All rights reserved.No portion of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or byany means,electronic or mechanical including photocopying,without permission in writ-ing from the publisher.Inquiries should be addressed to:Fairway Press,517 South MainStreet.PO Box 4503,Lima,Ohio 45802-4503. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:99-96991 ISBN0-7880-1495-1 # Dedication Anne Marie Lacy, confirmed in Saint Athanasius Catholic Churchin Evanston,Illinois,and resting in the love of Godin Catholic Calvary Cemeteryon the shores of Lake Michigan # Table Of Contents Prelude The Truth(John 6:53) Eternal Life(John 6:54) Food And Drink(John 6:55) Real Presence (John 6:56) Living Father (John 6:57) From Heaven(John 6:58) Postlude 7 11 17 25 31 37 45 53 # Prelude Pilgrim:Precious and loving Lord,I need a special visit with Youagain.For some time now I have been pondering the gloriouswords that come from Saint John's Gospel in the sixth chapter.Imean,of course,verses 53 through 58. Jesus:You know I love you and willlisten carefully. Pilgrim:Dear Jesus,that's why I came to You again.Every timeI read these words Iam taken up into a magnificent world of pow-erful mystery.I just have a really tough time explaining how Ifeel.Your flesh and Your blood!Ogreat and holy One,I kneel inhumble adoration.Please help me to understand,at least,in anelementary fashion what this is all about. Jesus:Remember,my son,it takes genuine humility and sincerityto begin to know Me better. Pilgrim:So many times over the years I have experienced Yourbody and blood in Holy Communion as a dull act of scheduledworship,yearning to be free.There was so much more to be feltand appreciated!It is as though You desired deeply to be so muchcloser and meaningful but just couldn't.This makes me so sad.There was an awesome greatness and powerful love waiting toburst forth but,Lord,it just didn't happen!In agony I watched andwaited.Decent people went through the motions.Some,includingmyself,even knelt in prayer but it just didn't happen. Jesus:I gave and continue to give My body.I gave and continueto give My blood.Do you and others actually want to eat My fleshand drink My blood from My priests and pastors or deep down doyou only seek a bit of solace for the moment? Pilgrim:Please be merciful to me,Lord.I want all the spiritualgrandeur these verses from Saint John's Gospel offer.I long forthat perfect promised closeness.Sometimes in great pain I sufferto have this unique gift of Yourself that guarantees Your true pres-ence.Lord,I beg of You,please hear me out.The Holy Spirit ismoving mightily in my life and others.We believe our desire comesfrom undefiled motivation.I am not afraid,only frustrated anddisappointed by the Holy Communion being so much less thanwhat I believe You surely intended.Your children seem to be oftensitting at a banquet table offering Your flesh and blood but they arestarving,or at least,seriously malnourished! Jesus:Do you remember what I said to you recently?Let merefresh your memory:"Do not judge others and God will not judgeyou.Do not condemn others and God will not condemn you.For-give others and God will forgive you."Think on this and focus onMy Crucifixion. Pilgrim:Savior of my soul,please forgive again all my sins ofomission and commission.I trust You with my life and death.Iwant somehow for Your body to become my body.I want someway for Your blood to become my blood.I give You myself—fully,totally,and completely.I really have nothing else to offer. Jesus:Are you sure there are no reservations

FAQs

What passage does the book explore?

The book focuses on John 6:53-58 from Saint John’s Gospel, with sections titled around each verse.

How is Holy Communion treated in the text?

Holy Communion is presented as more than scheduled worship; the dialogue expresses a longing for Christ’s true presence and a deeper spiritual experience.

What guidance does Jesus give the Pilgrim?

Jesus emphasizes humility and sincerity to know God better, and also recalls the teaching not to judge or condemn others, instead focusing on the Crucifixion.

Sep 29, 2026

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