August 4:  Jesus – the Bread of Life

August 4: Jesus – the Bread of Life

Seeking daily bread, Jesus offers himself Apparently not satisfied by Jesus’ feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John’s gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He...
July 28:  Jesus’ Power of Multiplication

July 28: Jesus’ Power of Multiplication

Bringing the kingdom of God Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus’ table,...