Summer Holiday Booklet - Magazine - Page 5
Wednesday
31st July 2024
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Enjoy reading the Gospe
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Jesus said, “Do not work for food that cannot last, but work
for food that endures to eternal life, the kind of food the Son
of Man is offering you; for on him, the Father, God himself,
has set his seal.” Then the people said, “What sign will you
give to show us that we should believe in you? What work
will you do? Our fathers had manna (miraculous food) to eat
when they were with Moses in the desert; as scripture says:
‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat’.” Jesus answered,
“I tell you most solemnly, it was not Moses who gave you
bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the bread
from heaven, the true bread; for the bread of God is that
which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
“Sir,” they said, “give us that bread always.” Jesus answered,
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be
hungry; whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
Taken from the Gospel of Sunday 4th August 2024. John 6:24-35 (the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)
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“Jesus is the Bread of Life for our families. Let us be united
to Jesus, nourished by daily prayer, by listening to the
Word of God, and by sharing in the Sacraments.
Sacraments.”
” Pope Francis
What did Jesus call himself? To nourish means to feed and help grow. In this
Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is offering to nourish us. Jesus continues to nourish us
through the Church today. He offers us eternal life through the gift of himself
which we receive in Holy Communion. Ask your child what the word ‘nourish’
means to them. Then, each of you talk about something, other than food, that
nourishes you and helps you grow. Perhaps it is: a special friendship, being praised,
praying, your faith, the love and care you receive. Who gives you these things?
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With Jesus’ love we will always be nourished. Just as we eat bread to nourish our bodies,
Jesus (in Holy Communion) nourishes our souls – to help us to keep growing in goodness
and love. Who else should we remember to thank for nourishing us? Perhaps parents,
carers, teachers, priests, grandparents or friends. Which people can we nourish in this
coming week and how can we nourish them? Perhaps we can: encourage someone; give
hugs to parents or carers; give something to a food bank; help and offer hope to others.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom
come, thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
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Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture make
you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is NOURISH.