Today’s Gospel reminds us to be “doers of the Word and not just hearers.” Christians are called to be active in the world. Each one of us is a missionary disciple who, through our Baptism, is the presence of Christ, bringing joy and hope to each other.
Since its inception, SOMA has been responding and will continue responding to several of the Laudato Si’ goals, namely: Response to the Cry of the Earth, Response to the Cry of the Poor, and Ecological Economics.
Jesus, in His role as the Bread of Life, has been sharing His teachings with us. While many found His words challenging and chose to depart, Jesus turned to His disciples and offered them a choice. Their response, filled with reassurance, was, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life.”
Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical season where we pray and act together as a Christian family for our common home. This year's theme is "To hope and act with Creation” and the symbol is “The firstfruits of hope.”
In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus had to tell the people that he was the bread sent by God. Jesus, the bread given for the life of the world, unites us with Him as He is one with God.
Jesus says again, "I am the bread of life." He promises eternal life through this bread, which is given for the life of the world. He gives us himself as food, leading us to the promise of eternal life.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks plainly to the people. “I am the Bread of Life. If you eat this bread, you will not become hungry.” He said this because even after experiencing the multiplication of the loaves and fish, the people continued following Jesus for another sign.
The community at Spiritan Parish, Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington, VA, recently celebrated their renovated Isidore's Garden Space, one of their Care of Creation initiatives.