St. Stephen, pray for us! The first martyr to be filled with the Holy Spirit and die for Jesus. What an honor. His last words speak volumes: “Lord Jesus receive my spirit.” “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” Today, ask Jesus to give you the fortitude (courage to do what is right even if it will have painful consequences) and faith that Stephen had. Die to self, and follow Jesus today!

In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us of who He is. He says, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will not hunger, and whoever believe in me will not thirst.”

We believe Jesus Christ is truly present Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity because He tells us so here in John ‘s Gospel, and the night before He dies at the Last Supper, then again when He returns to break the Bread after His resurrection. He never says the Bread is a symbol. We must eat this Bread to have eternal life. Go to Mass as often as possible and allow this Bread to strengthen you. Jesus has made a host for you each day. He continues to give, even after His death until He returns, take advantage of it!

Become a saint!

Christian YOLO

Holy Spirit, guide us!