Jesus, the Heavenly Bread
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." (John 6:51) In this profound declaration, Christ unveils the mystery of the Eucharist, the true sustenance for the soul. The imagery of bread, so fundamental to daily life, is elevated to signify the divine nourishment that leads to eternal life. The Incarnation finds fulfillment in this gift, wherein the Word-made flesh offers Himself as how humanity may partake in the divine life. The descent of Christ from heaven mirrors the descent of manna in the desert, yet His gift surpasses that of Moses, for it is not mere sustenance for the body but the very life of God imparted to the believer. The radical nature of Christ's words was met with resistance, as many found it difficult to accept. The Jews, accustomed to metaphorical teachings, struggled with the literal implications of consuming His flesh. Yet, Christ ...