Dealing with doubt

Doubt is a normal part of our spiritual journey. Although it seems counterintuitive, when we respond to doubt in the right way, it can be an opportunity to strengthen our faith (Jn 6:60-69).

How we ignore God's help

 God always wants to help us when we need help. Sometimes, however, like the people in today’s Gospel, we reject God’s assistance because because it comes in a form we do not expect. Asking for help is an act of faith.

Missing the Sign

Just as the people in the Gospel (John 6:24-35) are corrected by Jesus for focusing on the good, but external aspects of a sign (bread) rather than the better, divine truth it represented (Jesus is the bread of life), the Gospel today challenges us to ensure we come to Mass for the right reasons.