The daily Gospel readings throughout this week come from John chapter 6, specifically the part of the chapter that is known as the Bread of Life Discourse. This passage is central to our faith as Catholics and what we believe. What Jesus says within this chapter changes everything.
There is so much to unpack from the words we read in John chapter 6. Reflecting on the passage, the main thing we might ask ourselves is, “do I believe what Jesus is teaching here and do I believe that He is who He says He is?” The Eucharist and belief in Christ’s true presence is a great mystery that takes faith. Do we have that faith?
Jesus has promised to remain with us always. And in the Eucharist, He gives himself to us, providing spiritual nourishment. We can trust Jesus when He says, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst” (John 6:35). We must believe Him when He says, “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you” (John 6:53). We don’t have to go searching far to fill our lives, we simply have to seek Jesus. He will satisfy our deepest longing. He gives us life. He strengthens us. And He is fully present, body, blood, soul, and divinity, always waiting for us.
Since the Bread of Life Discourse is so foundational to our faith, we should read and reflect on it often. This week is a great opportunity to do so. Your heart may be touched in a new way if you allow it to. Ask Jesus to strengthen your faith and to deepen your desire to be close to Him. It truly changes everything.
Faith and The Good Stuff 