Week of Sunday, August 5
11th Sunday after Pentecost
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Apparently not satisfied by Jesus’ feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John’s gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He is the bread come from heaven to give life to the world. He calls us to come to him and believe in him, and through that relationship to know the one who sent him.
Readings and Psalm
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
The Lord gives manna in the wilderness
Psalm 78:23-29
God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25)
Ephesians 4:1-16
Maintain the unity of the faith
John 6:24-35
Christ the bread of life