Saying Amen to the Body of Christ

 20 Sunday of OT | Jn 6:51-58 

In the Eucharist, Jesus the Bread of Life nourishes us, and leads us into communion with God and each other. The Gospel this Sunday (Jn 6:51–58) focuses our attention on the precious gift of the Eucharist.

5 Fascinating facts about Jesus in the Eucharist

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The Word gives life

19 Sunday of Ordinary Time, year B

As we continue the Bread of Life discourse, Jesus describes today how He is the Bread of Life in His word (Jn 6:41–51). In the Sacred Scripture Christ nourishes us, giving us encouragement, direction, and hope. Do we read Scripture expecting Christ to speak personally to us?

Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) | Christ Preaching, called La ...

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A sign of better things (18 Sunday OT, B)

18 Sunday, Ordinary Time, year B

Signs, like an Olympic medal, can be wonderful things. However, signs usually point to something more important. In the case of the medal, the sign points to the excellence of the athlete and the sacrifices they made. In the Gospel (Jn 6:24-35), Jesus reminds us to focus not only on the sign He has worked (the multiplication of the loaves), but to keep in view what the sign points to: Jesus is the bread of life. 

The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes

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