"Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."  Mary is the First Disciple, whose total devotion to God is a model for our own discipleship.

"Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I give is my flesh for the life of the world."  The Eucharist is Jesus' own life, given freely on the Cross so that we would share in his eternal life.

"Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life."

"Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted..." In the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Jesus revealed the loving, caring and lavish generosity of God.

"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile..." We need time alone with Jesus. Listen carefully in the midst of our busy lives. He is calling us to prayer!

"Jesus began to send them out two by two... He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick." We are called to bring the Good News of Jesus to those around us - our families, our friends, the people in our lives.