In this week's Encountering the Word, reflecting on the Gospel for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins explains that when Jesus said he is the Bread of Life, he meant it literally. The readings are: First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Alleluia: Matthew 4:4B Gospel: John 6:24-35 MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: https://blog.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/ Ascension Podcasts: https://blog.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/ Ascension Blog: https://blog.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-blog/ BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES Encountering God: http://youcanencountergod.com The Great Adventure Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thegreatadventurebiblestudy/ SOCIAL MEDIA Ascension Press Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/ Ascension Press YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpress Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents