This weekend the sixth chapter of John's Gospel concludes a four-week reflection and meditation on the Eucharist and the reason for believing Jesus. The Gospel begins with the feeding of the 5000 which reminds us that God will always provide for His people.
Today, Jesus asked the people what were their reason for seeking Him: “Are you looking for me because you saw sign/miracle? Jesus challenged them once again to find the reason of following him.
We should believe, as Peter says today, that He is the Holy One of God, who handed himself over for us, gave His flesh for the life of the world. Peter acknowledged that Jesus is holy because He is “of God.” This was his beginning of faith in Jesus.
For better or for worse, through good times or bad, in sickness or in health, our acceptance of Jesus must be constant, persevering, faithful and truthful.
If God enables us to believe and proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God, to believe in His presence in the Eucharist, to trust in His forgiveness, then what more do we need?
Let our response: "We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God"
(Jn 6: 69).
(Jn 6: 69).
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