For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this ...

Sunday, Aug. 4, is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35. In the first reading, the Israelites in the ...

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Find today’s readings here. We often connect the Eucharist with the death of Christ. Every eucharistic celebration brings us back to the final meal he shared with his disciples and to his passion and ...