Strength for the Journey
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Friends, we’re continuing our reading of the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, which is all about the Eucharist. And here’s my take on our reading for today: A long trip by car or plane can be uncomfortable, even overwhelming. But we’re heading somewhere else; we’re on a journey. And on a long journey, you have to find sustenance to keep going.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 — 1 Kgs 19:4-8
Psalm — Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2 — Eph 4:30—5:2
Gospel — Jn 6:41-51
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