At this time of summer, parts of the country where the heat has accumulated, along with great fires, is overwhelming. Because of this, the first reading today will resonate with us. Just one day into his journey across the desert, the great prophet Elijah is so hot and tired and hungry and thirsty that he actually prays for death.
Elijah needed a second push. After he ate and drank his fill, he went to sleep. The angel had to come back, awaken him again, and order him to complete his journey. It is only then, after eating and drinking some more, that he felt strong enough to continue. What’s important is that God did not give up on him. We too may need another push to get us on our way, but God will not give up on us either.
When we feel at the end of our rope and feel like saying, “O God enough already,” what has enabled us to continue, to eventually overcome the obstacles in our way? Today we hear Jesus assure the crowds that he is the Bread of Life and that he can and will sustain us forever. God had a journey planned for Elijah to God’s holy mountain and wasn’t going to let him give up. Jesus has a journey planned for us to God’s Kingdom and isn’t going to let us give up either. Whenever we feel like crying out “enough” let us remember Jesus can sustain us and nourish us through all of life’s trials.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
Thursday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a holy day of obligation.
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