Author: diocesan-crownpoint

The “Bread of Life Discourse” is a beautiful yet challenging reflection on the meaning of the Eucharist and our relationship with Jesus Christ. We enter into the second week of this thought-provoking presentation by Jesus and told to us by the Evangelist, St. John.

As a recap, last week the story opened with Jesus feeding the 5000+ with a few barley loaves and a couple of fish. The emphasis being Jesus’ desire to feed us and more than satisfying our hunger.
This week we hear that the people react to the multiplication and desire more. Jesus seizes the moment to draw them into a deeper relationship with him and go beyond physical hunger and physical satisfaction.

In this story, Jesus is leading us to discover a deeper truth. Jesus is the “source and summit” of human experience. He is the source of all we can be. He is also the summit of what we can attain through him which ultimately leads to eternal life.

The Church will pick up on this reality of Jesus and begin describing the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of our faith. The Eucharist gives us full access to the person of Jesus. Through it we are fully immersed in the reality of Christ not merely present but actually engaging us to become more like Him.

Jesus is the “Bread of Life.” He is the true “Bread that came down from heaven.” We grow ever closer to him as we prepare to receive this “Holy Bread,” and then partake of the very mystery of the Eucharist.

Fr Tom

Flocknote is a way for you to connect directly with St. Helen, Holy Spirit, or the diocese through text messages or emails.   You will receive links to video messages, notifications about parish ministries, upcoming events and more. You can choose which flock to join or you may join them all.

To join Holy Spirit’s flock:  There are two ways to join.  Visit our network at flocknote.com/holyspiritwinfield and follow the steps to join, or using your cell phone text belong to 845876 and follow the steps.

To join St. Helen’s flock: There are two ways to join. Visit our network at flocknote.com/sthelen and follow the steps to join, or using your cell phone text helen to 84576 and follow the steps.

To join The Pastoral Center for the Diocese of Gary’s flock:  There are two ways to join. You can visit www.flocknote.com/DioceseofGary and follow the sign-up steps. Or, you can text the word GARY to the phone number 84576, which will take you to the sign-up page.  When you sign up, you’ll receive links to video messages from Bishop Hying, notifications about upcoming events and much more.

**You don’t have to download an app. You don’t have to pay to join. (Text STOP to 84576 to stop txt notifications at any time. Text HELP for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & conditions at www.flocknote.com/txt.