Jesus is our spiritual nourishment
by Sister Renee Delvaux
What is the latest advertisement you have seen for health foods to give you strength to live fully? The ads truly abound. Where do we find spiritual health food to sustain us on the journey of eternal life?
In the first reading, when Elijah was despondent and struggling to continue the journey, God woke him from sleep and fed him twice. Elijah was then aware of God’s love and concern for him, and was strengthened in body and spirit to get up and go on.
In John’s Gospel this Sunday Jesus speaks about His being from God and being nourishment for eternal life. There is murmuring and disbelief regarding these words. Jesus invites the doubting Jews, the apostles, and us to find our strength and life in Him.
Jesus’ promise of spiritual food for eternal life:
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.” (Jn 6: 51)
Lord, I believe; help me in my unbelief.
My unbeliefs need help, too. Thanks, Renee.