"For as the bread, which is produced from the earth, when it receives the invocation of God, is no longer common bread, but the Eucharist, consisting of two realities, earthly and heavenly; so also, our bodies, when they receive the Eucharist, are no longer corruptible, having the hope of the Resurrection to eternity."
– Irenaeus of Leon

Chapter six of the Gospel of St. John gives us a thorough Catechesis on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Unfortunately, many in our times fail to get past what the flesh cannot process to understand the heavenly things right before our very eyes. Over the next few Sundays, we are going on a Eucharistic tour; please suspend your earthly judgments and fall in love with what Jesus asks us to do.

The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish prompted the Jews to follow Jesus to His next destination, His hometown (Capernaum). This, however, led to their reproval as Jesus cautioned them against wanting food for food’s sake. The hunger for earthly food is insatiable; however, the hunger for spiritual things can be quenched for as long as one remains true to God. Earthly food is a metaphor for all the desires of the flesh. Jesus, the true bread who came down from heaven, is the permanent solution to all heavenly desires. For in Him, we have an incorruptible body and soul. Unlike our ancestors who never knew Christ, satisfying the needs of the flesh was sufficient, for the Messiah had not come; we have the Messiah with us, He is in the Holy Eucharist and with Him our worries and fears ought to disappear. We have come to His home, let us listen to His words of wisdom through sacred Scriptures and be nourished with His Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist.

Lord Jesus, you refresh us with Your heavenly food, lead us safely to Your kingdom of light. Amen

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