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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine the wisdom of Ecclesiastes on vanity, Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12), and the danger of storing up earthly treasures while neglecting what matters to God.
Msgr. Roger J. Landry Annunciation Convent of the Sisters of Life, Suffern, New York Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C August 3, 2025 Eccl 1:2.21-23, Ps 90, Col 3:1-5,9-11; Lk 12:13-21 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/8.3.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following text guided the homily: Earlier this […] The post The Answer to the Burning Question in Our Hearts, Eighteenth Sunday (C), August 3, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Remember you will die. Remember you have died. We are called to live a new life. But we cannot live a new life until we have allowed our old life to die. We need to remember that we will die in the future. Christians also have the chance to remember that we already have died. Mass Readings from August 3, 2025: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21
Read OnlineSomeone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied to him, “Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?” Luke 12:13–14Many things in life are not fair. Children are keenly aware of this any time they sense they have been cheated by a sibling. They complain to their parents, just as the person in the crowd quoted above complained to Jesus about his brother. We want justice and can become quite upset when we feel that we have been dealt an injustice.The passage above is interesting because Jesus gently but clearly refuses to be the arbiter of justice for this man. It may indeed be the case that he was cheated out of his inheritance by his brother. But it's interesting that Jesus not only refuses to resolve the dispute, He then goes on to teach about greed, suggesting that the cheated man was acting out of greed.If you were cheated out of your inheritance by a sibling, how would you react? If a sibling were to do this, it would clearly be a sin and an injustice. But the question at hand is your reaction to being cheated. Being cheated by another might result in one of two responses. The most common response is to immediately seek justice, to fight back. But this is not always what God will inspire us to do. Instead, when we experience injustice, we are given an opportunity to love on a very deep level. And this must be our response. This is why Jesus said we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. In the big picture of eternity, earthly injustices are always an opportunity for grace. This is evident by simply looking at the gravest injustice of the suffering and death of the Son of God. Jesus did not complain about being so cruelly treated. He did not call on the angels of Heaven to destroy the Pharisees and Romans who attacked Him. Instead, Jesus used the injustice inflicted upon Him as a foundation for His gift of salvation.As we journey through this life, we need to decide whether we are going to live for this life or for eternity. We cannot have both. However, by choosing to live for eternity, we also enhance our lives here on earth in ways that nothing in this world can match. For example, say you experienced the unfortunate situation of extreme poverty. Say you were cheated out of your home and possessions and were left with nothing. Would this make you miserable? It might, but it doesn't have to. Instead, such an unfortunate circumstance has the potential for you to live day-by-day, trusting in God's providential care and to offer mercy in the face of injustice. And that is good. It is good for your eternal soul. It is good because it will motivate you to trust God on a very deep level and to become a beacon of God's mercy. By contrast, if you had everything you could ever want in this world, it would be seriously tempting to rely less upon God and more upon the things you possess in this world. But the things of this world cannot save your eternal soul. In fact, they are a serious hindrance to your ability to trust in God alone. So, truth be told, poverty and injustice actually open the door to an opportunity for much more grace in our lives than material wealth does. But so often we still long to have more and more of the things of this world. Reflect, today, upon the spiritual and eternal blessings that come from relying solely upon God and not upon material wealth. This is a hard lesson for most people to learn. If this is your struggle, then try to take on the eternal perspective. Try to look beyond the temporary stability and pleasures that come from accumulating earthly wealth, so that you will see the eternal riches that come from seeking God alone. Everything in this world will one day pass away. In the light of that fact, recommit yourself to the embrace of God's riches by loving others through every injustice you encounter in life.Most merciful Lord, You endured the greatest injustice ever known. But in the face of that injustice, You offered mercy and the gift of salvation, transforming that injustice into the greatest act of love ever offered. Help me to imitate Your merciful heart and to see injustice, poverty, and every difficulty I encounter as an opportunity to turn more fully to You. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Église Saint-Martin de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
For 3 August 2025, The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Ecclesiastes 1:2, Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11, Luke 12:13–21 (Image: credit: Diocese of Grand Rapids)
Get all set for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with Fr. Coady Owens!SummaryIn this episode of 'All Set for Sunday,' hosts Scott Williams and Jeff Trailer welcome Father Coady Owens, a chaplain at Garen Catholic High School. They discuss the themes of Ecclesiastes, the importance of addressing life's struggles, and the role of faith in finding meaning. Father Coady shares insights from his experience in high school ministry, emphasizing the need for authentic engagement with students and the community. The conversation highlights the significance of daily Mass and the challenges and joys of being a priest in a school setting.TakeawaysEcclesiastes presents a realistic view of life as vanity.Life's struggles should be acknowledged, not dismissed.Finding meaning beyond material possessions is essential.Daily Mass fosters a deeper connection with students.Authentic engagement is crucial in high school ministry.Grief should be processed and not faced alone.The liturgy is central to a priest's vocation.Community involvement enriches the faith experience.Teaching should address the real questions of students' hearts.Every experience, good or bad, can lead to spiritual growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:26 Exploring Ecclesiastes and Its Themes05:44 The Role of Greed and Materialism08:31 Understanding Nihilism and Meaning in Life11:50 The Importance of Honest Questions14:42 Finding Hope Beyond Vanity17:30 Personal Reflections on Grief and Meaning22:41 Navigating Grief and Joy24:32 The Role of a Chaplain in Education30:40 The Heart of a Priest: Leaving and Leaning In33:52 Unique Aspects of Chaplaincy vs. Parish Life39:42 Reflections on Music and Ministry
It's the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and we're back in Wisdom literature for our first reading. Dr. Scott Powell explores the meaning of the Hebrew word ‘hevel,' which most modern English-language bibles translate as ‘vanity.'Then, Scott unpacks St. Paul's challenge of Ecclesiastes in his letter to the Colossians, and Jesus' parable in response to a man demanding justice in the distribution of his inheritance.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:06.Reading 1 - Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23Psalm 90: 3-6, 12-14, 17Reading 2 - Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11Gospel - Luke 12:13-21 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
Bishop Robert Barron’s Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
Friends, George Harrison once sang, “All things must pass; all things must pass away.” Almost every major religious figure and philosopher the world over has intuited this great truth about our world. It's good, and there are good things in it—a beautiful sunset, an enjoyable meal, a great conversation—but they don't last. With that in mind, let's turn to our readings for this Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, which are about the theme of detachment.
A Bible study on Luke 12:13-21, the Gospel reading for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle C.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. -Year C - Sunday, 3 August 2025 (EPISODE: 541) Readings for Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.- Year C FIRST READING: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17 (diff). “In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge” SECOND READING: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 5:3). Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the poor in Spirit; The Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. GOSPEL: Luke 12:13-21 +++++++++++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly **SHARING THE WORD THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR. GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ. Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/sjoqDJ8kniw9KjrdwMBY/first-century-palestine-the-parable-of-the-rich-man-who-stores-all-his-grain-in-barns-only-to-die-th?ru=Paul-Evangelion +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by visting here: https://surfersparadiseparish.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85b9ddd594b242276d423bfe9&id=002282d9e0 Details relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass in Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - In memory of William John Kelly (1942-2017) - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. “Quiet Time.” Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. “Today I Arise” - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. And (2024+) Rode Nt-1 + AI-1 Sound Mixer. Editing equipment: -- MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software v10.49 (NCH Software). NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.63 (NCH Software) Sound Processing: iZotope RX 10 Audio Editor (Izotope Inc.) Text transcription as per recorded podcast version is transcribed by TurboScribe.ai {excellent and accurate transcription from voice to text} [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.
Luke 12:15 “And he said to them, ‘Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.'” Having more possessions makes you happier, right? Not necessarily. Melissa and Veronica take a look at this Sunday's Gospel and explain why sometimes, less is more. For Sunday's Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-07-31
Sermon from 9/22/2024 by Caroline Devitt .... Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 (Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost) Please visit saintrichards.org for more information about service times and other ways to connect with us.
Sermon delivered by Mr. Carl Swanson on Sunday, September 29, 2024.View Transcript:https://bit.ly/Sermon_2024-09-29_18th-Sunday-after-Trinity_Mr-Carl
Morning Prayer for Sunday, September 29, 2024 (The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 21]; Holy Michael and All Angels). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalms 75-76 Revelation 12:7-12 James 3 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
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Evening Prayer for Saturday, September 28, 2024 (Eve of The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 21]). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalm 77 Zechariah 8 Matthew 20:17-34 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9: 30-37
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:30-37
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC
September 22, 2024 - The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Fr. Chistopher Yoder by All Souls' Episcopal Church
Text: Proverbs 31. The Rev. Amber Carswell preaches the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Maker of all things – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) PSALM 54 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day) – Plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone IV; harm. Anon., adapt. Bernarr Rainbow […]
A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20, Year B (September 22, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Morning Prayer for Sunday, September 22, 2024 (The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 20]). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalm 59 1 Kings 12:1-20, 25-30 Hebrews 11 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
Given on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2024.
Fr. Allen preaches on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
They just don't get it. How many times does Jesus need to talk about his betrayal, execution, and resurrection? How many times will he need to tell them to focus on the marginalized, the lowly, the poor, and the outcast? It's as though the disciples will never understand... The post Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Bible Readings Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13-18 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Numbers 12:1-15 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 1 Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married (for he had married a Cushite woman). 2 They said, “Has the Lord really spoken only through Moses? Hasn't he also spoken through us?” The Lord heard this. 3 (Now the man Moses was very humble, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.) 4 Right then the Lord spoke suddenly to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three come out to the Tent of Meeting!” The three of them came out. 5 The Lord came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the entrance to the tent. He called Aaron and Miriam, and they both came forward. 6 He said, “Now listen to my words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, will make myself known to him in a vision. In a dream I will speak with him. 7 Not so, however, with my servant Moses. He is faithful in my whole household. 8 With him I speak face-to-face, clearly, and not in riddles. He sees the form of the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?” 9 The Lord's anger burned against them, and he left. 10 The cloud went up from above the tent, and immediately Miriam was leprous, as white as snow. Aaron turned to Miriam and saw that she was leprous. 11 Aaron said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold this sin against us. We have acted foolishly. We have sinned. 12 Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant that comes out of its mother's womb with its flesh half-eaten away.” 13 Moses cried out to the Lord, “God, please heal her, please!” 14 The Lord said to Moses, “If her father had merely spit in her face, would she not be disgraced for seven days? Have her confined outside of the camp for seven days, and after that she can be brought back in.” 15 Miriam was confined outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not set out until Miriam was brought back in. The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to recall something from today's message. Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words, activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week. We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!
Evening Prayer for Saturday, September 21, 2024 (Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist; Ember Day [Autumn Saturday]; Eve of The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 20]). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalms 58, 60 Zechariah 1 Matthew 15:29-16:12 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | James 3:1-12 | Psalm 19 | Mark 8:27-38 | September 15th, 2024 | Rev. Danny Bryant | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)
Jacob and Special Guest David Zahl (who's filling in for Aaron) take a look at the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, and Mark 9:30-37. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Michael Zimmerman.
Chapter, Verse, and Season: A Lectionary Podcast from Yale Bible Study
Harry Attridge and Joel Baden discuss wisdom literature, motherhood, and patriarchy in Proverbs 31:10-31. The text is appointed for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary.More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcastHarold Attridge is Sterling Professor of Divinity at Yale Divinity School. Joel Baden is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Director of the Center for Continuing Education at Yale Divinity School. Connect with Yale Bible Study: Facebook: @YDSCCE Twitter: @BibleYale YouTube: youtube.com/c/YaleBibleStudy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yds-center-for-continuing-education Thank you for listening!
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 25B) on September 22, 2024. This week, Sermon Brainwave hosts dive into themes of betrayal, suffering, greatness, and wisdom from Jeremiah, Proverbs, James, and Mark. They highlight the importance of context, scriptural imagination, and embodying God's wisdom in a world focused on human greatness. Commentaries for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 25B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-25-2/commentary-on-mark-930-37-9 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/mXMhGTvtjkI.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Reading II: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Gospel: John 6:24-35
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Fr. Eric's homily on the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Liturgy (a St. Patrick Catholic Community Podcast for readings, homilies & more)
Fr. Stephan's homily on the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP and Fr. Michael Fones, OP break open the readings for us on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeGOSPELJOHN 6: 24-3524 Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus.25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”30 So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31 Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'[a]”32 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”34 “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.”35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do you want to taste Manna?
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Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35
Read Online“Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered them and said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” John 6:25–27The day before, Jesus fed the crowds at the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish. The next day, the people were hungry again, so they went looking for Jesus thinking that He might miraculously feed them again. In the passage above, Jesus uses their physical hunger to point them to a deeper spiritual reality.Each one of us is hungry. We continually have cravings that we want satiated. Certainly, food and drink are among our cravings, but the deepest craving we each have is a spiritual one. The problem is that we often try to satiate ourselves in ways that will never satisfy us. Therefore, we each need to hear Jesus say, “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” What is that food that the Son of Man will give to us? Of course, it is His very Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity. It is the Most Holy Eucharist.This passage begins the lengthy “Bread of Life Discourse” from which we will read over the next three Sundays. Throughout this discourse, Jesus makes it clear that His flesh is true food and His blood is true drink. Eating Jesus' flesh and blood is the only way to eternal life. Some who listen to this teaching find that it is too difficult to accept and, as a result, reject Jesus and His teaching. The discourse ends with Jesus asking the Twelve if they want to leave too. Peter gives the perfect response by saying, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”As we ponder this teaching of Jesus over the next few weekends, it is important to start with the foundation. The foundation is our spiritual hunger. We each experience it. We each are aware of it. We cannot escape it. For that reason, look into your own soul. What do you see? Do you see a certain restlessness and unfulfilled desire? Do you sense the cravings within your own soul? When you see this, know that you have discovered the starting point of the life of fulfillment. Unless you can see that hunger within, you cannot turn to the source of satiation.The Eucharist is the source of all that we long for in life; however, too often we fail to see that. We can easily fall into the trap of seeing the Eucharist as an obligation we must meet each week. Sometimes Mass can even be seen as an inconvenience. If this is your struggle, try to use the next few Sundays to reexamine your understanding of the Most Holy Eucharist.Sunday Mass, more than anything else in life, must be understood as the source of our deepest satisfaction in life. It must be seen as the answer to every interior longing and restlessness we have. It is not money, recognition, status, power, or anything else in life that fulfills us. It is God. And God comes to us first and foremost in the celebration of the Mass. Do you believe this? Do you understand?Reflect, today, and for the next few weeks, upon the Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. As you do, try to see it as the answer to every interior longing and hunger that you have in life. Try to make an act of faith in this spiritual truth. If you do not regularly experience the satiation offered by consuming the Eucharist, ask yourself why not. Believe in everything that Jesus teaches in this holy discourse of the Bread of Life. If you do, you will also begin to receive the nourishment that our Lord promises. My Eucharistic Lord, You are the Bread of Life and the source of all satisfaction in life. Your Body and Blood, given to me through my participation in the Holy Mass, is the greatest Gift I could ever receive. Please renew and deepen my love for You in this Gift so that I will find full satisfaction and fulfillment in You alone. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Miracle of the Bread and Fish by Giovanni Lanfranco, via Wikimedia Commons
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A Bible study on John 6:24-35, the Gospel reading for The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle B.
Get all set for the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with Fr. James Brockmeier.