21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 8/19/24

My Dear People, 

Once again the Gospel passage uses the Greek word for “murmuring” which is used in the Septuagint and in Exodus and Numbers when the Israelites complained  (“murmured”)  to Moses in the wilderness. 

Jesus responds to the shocked reaction of His disciples by saying:  “It is the ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 8/12/24

My Dear People, 

In this passage, Jesus moves from talking about Himself in a general way as the “Bread of Life” to suggesting specific applications of the gift of Himself in the Eucharist. The language becomes increasingly serious and specific. In verse 53, Jesus introduces the idea of “drinking ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 8/05/24

My Dear People,

Some of Jesus’ listeners objected to His claim to be the bread from heaven because they knew His earthly family (6:41-41). Alluding to the book of Exodus, Jesus treats their response as rebellious grumbling (6:43). The Father works within people by teaching them and drawing them ... Read More »