But in my heart of hearts I listen again to this reading from John, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” My endless thirst is met by Jesus’ endless gift of life—true life. God’s fidelity to his covenant of creation and redemption gives all of us our daily sustenance. The strength of the call lies in the one who calls—not in the one who answers. My seemingly bottomless need for reassurance, signs, and consolation is challenged
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