Sun 18 B (05.08.12) John 6.24-35 ENERGY

All what exists needs energy. Our body needs the "daily bread", our mind needs
knowledge and our soul needs spirit.The Gospel of today proclaims "Jesus" as a
real bread, a spiritual Bread for the Life of the world..
John reveals a dialog of Jesus with his people (of God) where he let Jesus state:

a) This real "Bread of Life" is a gift of God.
Like the cosmos, the history, the humanity is coming from God - we are challenged to see Jesus as coming from God. But all what is "coming from God" is to be seen
as an expression of God: God gives himself...

b) The people is not yet ready to look after this real "Bread of Life".
"The Namibian" has published in it's edition from 31.07.12 (youthpaper) the question: "What can Namibians do to make our country better ?" 12 youngsters (aged between 16 and 21) give answers on the level of economy (better investments, better businesses) and on the level of humanity (respect each other,
better schooling) none of the answers goes up to the level of faith. I feel the answers are right but I also state: Christian faith is not seen as a tool to make our Namibia better. The Churches are not in sight...

c) The real "Bread of Life" ist to elaborate.
Paulus in his letter Eph 4.17,20-24  write: "Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution. The john-Jesus says: "Work for food that endures to eternal life". And the Eucharist invites us: "lift up your hearts".
The Church offers the "Bread of Life"; but like every nourishment, we must digest it!
One method to receive the "spiritual Bread of Life" is the celebration of the Eucharist. The other one is the meditation of the Mystery of God. A method for beginners: read the Bible or read the events.
In regard of a spiritual revolution in Namibia - it seems our Churches are not yet fit enough...