Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year

Here are some of the main themes present in the readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – 1 Kings 19:4-8

• Elijah is hungry in the wilderness and is fed by the angel of God.
• Elijah’s food is meant to strengthen him for his journey.

Psalm – 34:2-9

• “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
• We give praise and glory to God who saves us from distress.

2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:30-5:2

• We are imitators of God as beloved children and live in love.
• We cast out vices and we forgive one another as God has forgiven us.

Gospel – John 6:41-51

• Continuing with the “Bread of Life” discourse from last week, Jesus addresses those who are murmuring.
• Christ reaffirms that he is the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever.

Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year

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