As long as we stay in John 6, we will be reflecting on food, for this is the "Bread of Life" chapter. We have been filled with hope by the Resurrection, and we continue to learn that Jesus also provides food for the journey toward eternal life. He never promised it would be an easy journey, and today's "Lockdown Lifestyle" is making the need for hope and spiritual nourishment for our daily journey more keenly felt than ever. Feeding on Jesus, which is even harder to do with Masses and Worship services limited to TV or Internet "participation", makes the need for Bread from Scripture or service to others in need, a necessary and viable option. Jesus remains with us as our Bread of Life, as we grow in faith, hope and love despite the deprivation of so much that was part of our daily or weekly routine. Jesus reminded his listeners that God fed their fathers with manna in the desert, food that perished, though it did keep them alive. His, bread, however, is imperishable, for it is he, himself, and will keep us alive for all eternity.
Bro. Rene
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