Category Archives: 020. Easter Weekdays 3

John 6:22-29 The Bread of Life Discourse The prophet Isaiah asked this question: “Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy,” (Is.55:2). Jesus echoes the same question asked by the prophet, in … Continue reading →

John 6:30-35 The Bread of Life Discourse Napoleon Bonaparte was an artist in war and his long succession of victories were the marvel of the world. One day some of his generals were discussing and comparing their master’s great battles, … Continue reading →

John 6:35-40 The Bread of Life Discourse Jesus in today’s gospel calls Himself the ‘Bread of Life.’ But why does Jesus call Himself the bread of life? All of us know that bread is our staple food especially in the … Continue reading →

John 6:44-51 The Bread of Life Discourse Karl Rahner in his written article, Conversion in the encyclopaedia of theology, Sacramentum Mundi (vol. II, p. 4), says: “From the Biblical and dogmatic point of view, man’s free turning to God has … Continue reading →

John 6:52-59 The Bread of Life Discourse I read this true story told by a priest (April 11, Bible Diary 2008) in his homily that during communion a man came to him twice! In order not to embarrass him, the … Continue reading →

John 6:60-69 The Words of Eternal Life Many people are attracted to Jesus because He offers them something irresistible: God’s loving kindness and mercy that were shown in His wonderful works of healing, deliverance and miraculous feeding of the five … Continue reading →