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2 Wednesday‘s Word NOURISH
“Prayer nourishes the friendship of the soul with God.”
St Teresa of Ávila
What did Jesus call himself? To nourish means to feed and help grow. In this Sunday’s Gospel,
Jesus is offering to nourish us. Jesus continues to nourish us through the Church today.
He offers us eternal life through the gift of himself which we receive in Holy Communion.
Ask your child what the word ‘nourish’ means to them. Then, each of you talk about
something, other than food, that nourishes you and helps you grow. Perhaps it is: a special
friendship, being praised, praying, your faith, the love and care you receive, a hobby or
sport, the Church and the sacraments. Who gives you these things?
“Jesus is the Bread of Life for our families. Let us be united to
Jesus, nourished by daily prayer, by listening to the Word of God”
Pope Francis (Pope from 2013-2025)
With Jesus’ love we will always be nourished. Just as we eat bread to nourish our bodies,
Jesus (in Holy Communion) nourishes our souls – to help us to keep growing in goodness
and love. Who else should we remember to thank for nourishing us? Perhaps parents,
carers, teachers, priests, grandparents or friends. Which people can we nourish in this
coming week and how can we nourish them? Perhaps we can: encourage someone; give
hugs to parents or carers; give something to a food bank; help and offer hope to others.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread...
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Jesus wants to nourish
and strengthen us.
He wants us to be closer to him and closer
to each other – he is the Bread of Life.
Write a promise and then draw a big smile on Smiley
This week I will try my best to...
