John 6:30-35
“Give us this bread always.” (Jn 6:34)
The crowd was excited. Jesus had just used a couple of fish and a few loaves of bread to feed thousands! Now, having eaten their fill, you can almost hear them thinking: “Maybe we could get him to keep on providing for us just as Moses kept giving our ancestors manna. We would never have to worry about food again!”
Jesus is well aware that we need food and drink. He didn’t think it was beneath himself to feed his listeners when they got hungry. Jesus is also well are that we are always hungering for peace, security, forgiveness and dignity. He knows that whatever our physical state may be, the “food” he offers can meet our inner needs. This bread of life can strengthen us so that we can face any situation. It gives us the clarity that only comes from knowing we belong to Christ.
Sharing a meal after Bible Study or coffee after Mass is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and a great way to go home satisfied. But Jesus offers us something even more life-giving. Each and every day, he offers himself to us on the altar. He seeks to draw us deeper into his life so that we can be transformed. As we receive him in the Eucharist, he can satisfy our deepest hunger. He can give us the wisdom and courage we need to meet any challenge. He can fill us so much, in fact, that we will have plenty left over to share with the people around us. Jesus Christ, is the bread come down from heaven, giving life to those who receive it!
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