Inspirations at your Fingertips!

Educated in the ways of God  John 6:44-51 The Ethiopian replied to Philip who questioned whether he understood what he was reading, "How would I know unless someone guides me?" This is where we come in in the whole story of humankind's salvation - to teach others God's ways and truth. In the Gospel, the intention of God is crystal clear - "They will always be taught by God." Educating people toward Jesus will naturally come to Him, "And they will come to me."  They will not be afraid.  Coming to Him also implies a change our life and outlook; all people living virtuous lives are always coming closer to Jesus and are patterning their lives after him. Finally, our education should lead us to see the Father in heaven, "Anyone who sees Jesus has seen the Father." Let us allow ourselves to be educated by Jesus himself by receiving him as the bread of life.  We shall live forever.

Reflections on bread Stephen died a martyr's death for giving witness to the resurrection of Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus is inviting the people to believe in Him, the real bread that came down from heaven. Bread connotes a lot of things. Life is simply one of these. Every bread is meant to give life. Jesus and Stephen gave their lives so others may live. With bread, there is no space for death, only life. Bread is not just for the self to enjoy; rather, bread, shared with others, causes others to live. With bread, there is no space for others to die; all live. Finally, bread is what connects us with God in total inticmacy let us take in the reality of bread. Let us be signs of life to others. Let Jesus' life be upon us.