Jesus promises us living bread
by Renae Bauer
There is a beauty and richness in our Church’s bread and wine that defies words. Much of this is on display in Sunday’s readings, beginning with the first reading from the Book of Wisdom. We are invited to God’s banquet where the richness of God’s ways is described as dressed meat and mixed wine. The second reading calls us to be filled with the Spirit (rather than earthly wine), and to give thanks for all that we are given.
Finally, in the Gospel we hear more from the Bread of Life Discourse. Jesus proclaims, “I am the living bread.” Much like the Vine and Branches metaphor (“I am the vine, you are the branches .. Remain in me, as I remain in you”) we are again invited to ever-lasting life offered by and through Jesus.
Bread and wine. We have eternal life because of Him.
Thanks, Renae. It's good to be reminded now and then.
Aggie