Readings for Sunday, August 5 — 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78: 3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35

Suggested Reflection Questions:

• Do you spend more time counting your blessings or your difficulties? Right now, name five things for which you are grateful. Say a prayer thanking God for those blessings.
• How has God given you your “daily bread” today?
• What practices do you find to be most nourishing to your spirit? How can you make more time for those practices in your daily life?