Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the Third Week of Easter (28th April, 2020) on the Gospel
Acts 7:51–8:1;
Ps 30:3-4.6-8.17.21. (R. v. 6);
Jn 6:30-35.
Topic: A perennial crisis.
Today’s gospel is a continuation of that of yesterday. The
people who had more than they wanted asked Jesus for a sign for them to believe.
Feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish was not a sign? It
is clearer why Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not
because you saw a sign, but because you ate your fill of the loaves” (Jn 6:26).
They even made reference to the manna their ancestors ate in
the wilderness. And Jesus said to them,
Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the
bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from
heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives
life to the world.
Quest for signs and wonders is a perennial crisis which
cannot be cured by any human being. The life of the Israelites especially in
the desert is a very good example. In the Psalm we read, “they had a wanton
craving in the wilderness, and put God to the test in the desert” (Ps 106:14).
There is only one way out of this perennial crisis. And that
is Jesus. He rightly said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me
will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Unless
one comes to Him and believes in Him, the problem will surely continue.
Bible Reading: Ps 78.
Thought for today: Signs cannot be compared with God.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to understand you
better so as to crave for you alone – Amen.
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