Jesus teaches that his flesh is real food and his blood is real drink, and the Real Presence of Christ is apparent whenever we gather at the altar to receive the Lord at Mass.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year (B – #119)
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20th Sunday of the Year: Our Holy Communion reveals the Real Presence of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Book of Kings 19:4-8
- Elijah is exhausted, and he is fed in the desert by the angel of the Lord.
- The prophet, strengthened by this heavenly food, continues on his journey for forty days and nights.
Psalm – 34:2-9
- “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
- We bless and glorify God, who saves us in our moments of distress.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:30-5:2
- The letter exhorts us to cast out all wickedness and malice.
- We are now imitators of God, beloved children who live in love as Christ loved us.
Gospel – John 6:41-51
- The people murmur about the teaching that Jesus is “the bread of life.”
- The Lord responds, reaffirming that he is the living bread that came down from heaven, and unlike those who ate manna in the desert and died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (B, #116)
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18th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is the bread of life. Catholic Inspiration
In response to the crowds who speak about how Moses gave the Israelites manna to eat, Jesus states that he is the bread of life, and whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year (B, #113)
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Note: This is the second of five weeks where we hear from John’s Gospel, chapter six. It really is worth it to dig out your Bible and read this chapter!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 16:2-4,12-15
- Complaining about their hunger, the people grumble against Moses and Aaron.
- The Lord responds, offering quail and manna for the people to eat.
Psalm – 78:3-4,23-25,54
- “The Lord gave them bread from heaven.”
- The psalm recalls the miracle of the manna that God gave the children of Israel.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:17,20-24
- We put away the old self of our former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires.
- Renewed in spirit, we put on the new self, created in God’s righteousness and truth.
Gospel – John 6:24-35
- Amazed by the miracle of the fishes and loaves, the crowd follows Jesus back to Capernaum.
- Jesus references the miracle of the manna, but then boldly claims, “I am the bread of life.”
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year (#113)
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19th Sunday of the Year: You are what you eat. Catholic Inspiration
As we continue to hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, we reflect on how our spiritual health is renewed by the frequent and worthy reception of Holy Communion. We are what we eat!
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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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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18th Sunday of the Year: Holy Communion is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel Jesus says that he is the Bread of Life, and as we hear these words in the context of the New Testament and the early Church we come to the awareness that this bread – our reception of Holy Communion at Mass – is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the readings for this 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 16:2-4,12-15
- The people are hungry in the wilderness, and they are now grumbling against Moses and Aaron.
- God instructs Moses to prepare the people to receive quail and manna.
Psalm – 78:2-4,23-25,54
- “The Lord gave them bread from heaven.”
- The Psalmist recounts the miracle from the Book of Exodus, highlighting God’s abundant goodness.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:17,20-24
- The people are called to put away the corruption and deceit of their former way of life.
- They seek God’s way in righteousness and truth as they put on the new self in Christ.
Gospel – John 6:24-35
- Jesus responds to the questions of the people, including their request for a work of God that they can do.
- Jesus teaches them to believe in him – the one sent from God – and the Lord then states that he is the bread of life.
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: A faith that feeds others. Catholic Inspiration
Philip shares his faith in Jesus with an Ethiopian eunuch. As we are nourished by Christ, our bread of life, we are strengthened to pass on the faith to one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the bread of life. Catholic Inspiration
Following the death of Stephen the disciples face violent persecution even as they continue to grow in numbers and perform amazing deeds in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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