{"id":2241,"date":"2024-04-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiga5ubklx.wpdns.site\/2024\/04\/15\/daily-scripture-april-16-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-04-15T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:00:00","slug":"daily-scripture-april-16-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passionist.org\/es\/2024\/04\/15\/daily-scripture-april-16-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Scripture, April 16, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/passionist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apr-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33427\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bible.usccb.org\/bible\/readings\/041624.cfm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bible.usccb.org\/bible\/readings\/041624.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acts 7:51\u20138:1a<br>John 6:30-35<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reflexi\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our scripture readings point us to the powerful testimony of Stephen, a man filled with the Holy Spirit. He fearlessly confronts the religious leaders, accusing them of being \u201cstiff-necked\u201d and resistant to the Holy Spirit. Stephen boldly reminds them of their ancestors\u2019 history of persecuting prophets. Despite their fury, Stephen remains steadfast, even forgiving those who stone him. His unwavering faith and commitment to truth inspire us to stand firm in our convictions, even when faced with opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus declares, \u201cI am the bread of life.\u201d The crowd seeks signs, recalling the manna their ancestors received in the desert. Jesus shifts their focus from earthly bread to the spiritual nourishment He provides. He is the true bread from heaven, offering eternal life to all who come to Him. His words resonate across time, inviting us to seek sustenance beyond physical needs. Just as bread satisfies hunger, Jesus satisfies our deepest longings, filling our souls with purpose and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The passages call us to recognize divine truth and embrace it wholeheartedly. Stephen\u2019s courage and Jesus\u2019 promise of eternal life remind us that our spiritual hunger can only be satisfied by the Bread of Life. May we, like Stephen, remain faithful witnesses, and may our hearts continually turn to Jesus\u2014the true sustainer of our souls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fr. Phillip Donlan, CP, is the Associate Director of Ministry at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, Citrus Heights, California.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scripture: Acts 7:51\u20138:1aJohn 6:30-35 Reflection: Our scripture readings point us to the powerful testimony of Stephen, a man filled with the Holy Spirit. 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