I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
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(John 6:44-51)
In the Gospel today Jesus
continues to reiterate on the fact that He is the bread of life. When He says:
'I am the bread of life', the revealed name of God is manifested. God revealed
His name as "I am" to Moses. He, the 'I am' is the One who gave to
Moses and the people the bread from heaven.
When He talks of the bread of
life, the bread of death is suggested. Which one do you eat? Jesus gives the
bread of life. He is the bread that gives eternal life. The devil and the world
give us what is contrary to what God gives.
Let us listen to the "I
am" who feeds us. Let us move out from the canal food, from deriving joy
from the things of the flesh and start feeding on the Flesh of the Son of God.
All those who glory in earthly food and what the world offers received death
and eternal damnation. To receive that which God offers; salvation of our
souls, let us prepare ourselves, kneel and receive the Holy Body and Blood of
Christ. Let us allow the life the Eucharist offers to transform our own lives
for good. Let us endeavour to touch lives positively. Let us appreciate the
sustenance and life that flows from the Bread of life. With it, we shall be
raised on the last day.
LET US PRAY
Oh God, You have given us the
bread of life containing sweetness and joy. May we come to You and savour the
goodness of the Food of life. Sustain us with it as we journey along the way to
heaven. Give us grace to stop desiring meals from the table of the enemy of our
salvation. Bless Your world in our hearts that we may cling our flesh to
Christ's and Souls may return to Him to live and reign forever and ever. Amen
God bless your Thursday (Easter,
Week 3)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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