Every day, we make choices about the food we eat. Our physical health is shaped by these choices—whether we nourish our bodies with wholesome foods or indulge in unhealthy habits. If we eat too much processed food, sugar, or unhealthy fats, our bodies begin to suffer. We may become overweight, develop high blood pressure, or struggle with other health issues that limit our ability to live fully. On the other hand, when we eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and practice moderation, we feel stronger, more energized, and ready to face each day with vitality. The food we consume truly determines the quality of our physical life.
In the same way, our spiritual life is shaped by the food we choose. Just as we cannot survive physically without nourishment, we cannot thrive spiritually without the food of our souls—the Eucharist. Jesus tells us in John 6:51, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever.” The Eucharist is not just a symbol; it is Christ Himself, given to us as the ultimate nourishment. When we receive Him in the Eucharist, we are strengthened, renewed, and given the grace to resist sin.
However, when we neglect the Eucharist, we begin to starve spiritually. The world offers its own kind of “food”—temptations, distractions, and sins that promise satisfaction but ultimately leave us empty. If we feed on the world’s offerings—greed, pride, lust, anger—we slowly harden our hearts. Just as poor physical nutrition leads to disease, feeding on sin leads to spiritual decay. We become desensitized to God’s voice, distant from His love, and weak in our ability to resist temptation.
Yet, when we regularly receive the Eucharist with faith and strive to live according to God’s will, our souls are nourished. We grow in grace, in love, and in holiness. The more we partake in this heavenly food, the more Christ transforms us from within. Just as healthy physical food leads to strength and vitality, the Eucharist leads us to eternal life.
The food we eat determines how we live—not just physically, but spiritually. May we always choose wisely, feeding both body and soul with what truly sustains us.
Blessings,
Deacon Mike
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