Here’s a beautiful reflection on John 6:41-51, the gospel reading for Proper 14 B (Ordinary 19 B). It was written by Anne Osdieck.
Gospel Reflection
(John 6:41-51)
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes has eternal life. John 6:41-51
They
murmured.
murmured.
Bread?
Down
from heaven?
We know his mother and father.
They live
down the street!
Down
from heaven?
We know his mother and father.
They live
down the street!
This is not about knowing,
but believing,
Jesus
says.
but believing,
Jesus
says.
Believe
that I love you
and want to be a part of you forever.
that I love you
and want to be a part of you forever.
What better way than
to be your
food?
to be your
food?
Jesus, we believe.
Be our food.
Be our food.
~ written by Anne Osdieck, and posted on The Sunday Website of St. Louis University.
