Have you ever noticed that wherever food is present, Jesus is there? As often as he was praying, he was sharing food. Late in his ministry, he even identified himself with bread and wine – staples in the Mediterranean diet, then as now. Food: It nourishes, brings pleasure and comfort, fills us up – sometimes…

I will open my mouth in a parable;*I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.That which we have heard and known,and what our forefathers have told us,*we will not hide from their children.We will recount to generations to come,the praiseworthy deeds and the Power of the LORD,*and the wonderful workshe has done. Today’s Gospel reading…