Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Living Bread
Aug 10, 2003
Explore the powerful journey of Elijah, from his triumph to his despair, and discover how his experiences mirror our own challenges. Delve into the significance of Jesus as the living bread, offering not just sustenance but a path to our ultimate purpose. Understand how the Eucharist transforms us, preparing us for a heavenly existence. Fr. Barron encourages a deep, central role for the Eucharist in our lives as a vital source of courage and renewal.
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Elijah's Rise, Fall, And Angelic Aid
- Bishop Robert Barron recounts Elijah's mountaintop triumph and subsequent flight from Queen Jezebel's wrath.
- Elijah collapses under despair, is given bread and water by an angel, and regains direction for the journey.
Eucharist As Both Means And End
- Bishop Robert Barron links Elijah's sustenance to Jesus' claim "I am the living bread come down from heaven."
- The Eucharist functions as both the means of nourishment and the ultimate goal of the Christian journey.
Being Made Alive By Heavenly Bread
- The Eucharist doesn't become alive when eaten; rather, the living bread makes us alive by assimilating us to Christ.
- Consuming the Eucharist incorporates us into Christ's life so we become heavenly in orientation.