In light of today’s Gospel reading, we see that Stephen is full of the “food that endures for eternal life” (John 6:27). I have too often consumed the unsatisfying “food” offered to us by our culture, which has fueled my addictions and unhealthy attachments in the past. Today is a reminder to stop feeding on the food that doesn’t bring life and, instead, on the spiritual food that does. Let us take advantage of the benefits offered to us when we feed on the heavenly food of silent prayer, the Eucharist, and the Word of God that allows us to shine like angels.

Reflection Questions

• How often do you allow temporary satisfactions to cloud your judgment and prevent right action? How can you remove some of these unhealthy “foods” from your life?
• What spiritual practice or sacrament can you partake in more during this Easter season?

Daily Mass Readings

First Reading: Acts 6:8-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30
Gospel: John 6:22-29

Reflection by Aaron W.