
Matthew 13:53-14:21
Catholic Bible Study
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The Miracle of the Bread Changes Into the Body and Blood of Christ
The first time we have the miracle with the bread happens at the hands of the disciples. Jesus is preparing us to see the priests, those of apostolic orders, as those whom he is going to miraculously bless what they break. The idea is when Jesus multiplies the bread, that's like the manna and the fish are an evocation of the sea creatures from the sea. We receive that bread from heaven in the Eucharistic celebration so that we can be strengthened in our journey which is ultimately heaven.
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