Work for the Food that endures for eternal Life

Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : Third Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 6:22-29*

*FIRST READING - Acts 6:8-15*

*Work for the Food that endures for eternal Life*

*1) Food for Eternal life*

When we see the life of Jesus, it becomes clear that the following things could be considered as the food for eternal life 

Humility

Forgiveness

Love

Sacrifice

Sincerity

Hard work

Patience

Simplicity

Generosity

Gratitude

Determination

All these could be considered as the food for eternal life. 

*2) One needs to work for it*

All these above mentioned things do grow automatically. 

One needs to work for it. 

That is why Jesus says, work for the food that endures for eternal life. 

*3) Purpose of our life is eternal Life*

When we reflect about our life, it is very clear that, eternal life is the purpose of our life 

So one has to work for this eternal life and also for the food that endures for eternal life

*4) What type of food I have for eternal life?*

As we reflected above, it is very important to see that what type of food I have in my life? 

The quality of the food, the nature of the food - does it help me to gain eternal life? 

Whether I have earthly food or food which endures eternal life??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*