Comments on: Thursday 5th May 2022

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:50:55 +0000

Thank you dr analise for your sharing today . I also missed receiving Jesus each sunday during COVID . I got very comfortable watching mass at home . I finally started going back to church this Easter and now I do not want to stop going . Like you meeting with my church family singing and praying and receiving Jesus together is so healing and strengthening for body and soul . May the lord strengthens our desire for him through his Holy Spirit ! And thank you for your words of starving our lives of sin and to be filled with the bread of life physically and spiritually each day . My new prayer .

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:33:29 +0000

Thank you for the thoughtful reflection, Analise. I love the analogy to ordinary bead too. Jesus is our spiritual food, and I pray I do not take Him for granted!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:20:37 +0000

Thank you Analise. Your experience being away from the physical mass is similar to many…its ok but certainly the fellowship and communion is difficult to replace. We are back to full worship and the body of Christ awaits. Let or commitment be ever stronger to our faith and His flesh. Peace with you.

By: JME

JME — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:41 +0000

Frank (above) said it all regarding bread in life and The Bread of Life. I also enjoy hearing about your culture (and had to look up what pulses were). I as I’m sure many of us are keeping your father in our prayers.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:24:15 +0000

Thank you Dr. Analise. A another lovely reflection.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 05 May 2022 09:47:44 +0000

Lovely reflection, thank you for sharing your life and faith with us Analise!

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 05 May 2022 07:24:47 +0000

Another relatable and very honest reflection Analise.Thank you for being so open and unafraid,to speak of your struggles and successes on your Catholic faith journey.
Your own father’s faith shines through your reflection as well.Prayers for his continued recovery and healing.

By: Frank Callinan

Frank Callinan — Thu, 05 May 2022 05:23:56 +0000

Hi Analise, you remind me of my new-found Catholic Indian friends who are in my parish here in Brisbane, Australia. Both husband and wife have original strong connections to Goa, and the place has always fascinated me from its strong Catholic history – St Francis Xavier was at one time accredited as a patron saint of Australia – what a man, and my namesake too! I loved the way you tied your experience of enjoying daily fresh-baked bread to the Blessed Eucharist – both essential components for our sustenance. It makes us realise that our humanity and His Divinity are so close. Blessings Frank