In a world consumed by insatiable wants, we must recognize that true fulfillment cannot
be found in material desires. Like the crowds seeking temporary satisfaction after
witnessing Jesus’ miracles, we often seek fulfillment in perishable things that can never
truly satisfy our deepest needs.

Jesus reminds us to seek nourishment for our souls, not just our bodies. Only God can
fulfill the heart’s deepest longings and bring lasting peace and joy. Material possessions,
success, or worldly achievements can never offer the profound satisfaction God’s love
and community support can provide. Through the Scriptures and the Eucharist, we are
offered the opportunity for a personal encounter with Jesus. In the Eucharist, we do not
just receive something, we encounter Jesus, Himself. It is this communion with Jesus
that our innermost desires and yearnings find their ultimate fulfillment.

I pray that your hearts may be opened to the transformative power of encountering
Jesus in the Eucharist, where our deepest longings find true contentment and
fulfillment.

Fr. Pete Literal Chaplain