If you have had a baby, a younger sibling or ever spent any time around a baby, you know how frequently he or she nurses. Nursing is not only his or her source of food but also a source of peace and tranquility. How do we receive this “milk”? Through prayer, fellowship, service and most importantly the Eucharist. It is the Bread of Life Jesus gave us in the incarnation. It is sacred Scriptures and Tradition enlightening our hearts, souls and minds to delve deeper into the mystery of Love that is God. It is the Church, the Body of Christ where we are united to Jesus and …show more content…
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”
Discussion questions
Take a moment to reflect on the questions and then share an insight with your group. You can go question by question or share general thoughts.
1. Where is there hunger in your life? What is it for?
2. What are you feeding the hunger in your life with? Name both spiritual and material “foods”.
3. What spiritual food are you nourishing yourself with? Is there a Scripture passage, prayer or ritual you return to be nourished?
4. What spiritual food do you desire more of?
5. Many times, God will nourish us through those in our lives. Who in your life nourishing you with daily bread from God? Do you nourish others by bringing them their daily bread from God? If so, how?
6. What was your reaction to the comparing and contrasting of being a tourist or pilgrim? Which one do you relate to most in your daily life?
7. As a pilgrim, how can you journey and receive the spiritual food you