Bread of Life Discourse: A Meditation on Chapter Six of St. John's Gospel

In Part One the author invites the reader or small group to consider how the words and actions of Jesus struck the people present at the time to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of Christ. Reading the mind of Joseph of Arimathea as he ponders the import of the words and actions of Jesus, the Gospel of St. John comes to life. In Part Two some of those same words of Christ deepen the personal meaning of today's Holy Communion. Modern-day followers of Jesus find inspiration in the invitation of Christ to eat His flesh and drink His blood.

After spending 12 years in a Catholic seminary, five of which as a professed religious, Dr. Arthur Deegan wrote The Priest as Manager, and Developing a Vibrant Parish Pastoral Council. Since then he has been a Bible study group leader for many years. He tries to help Scripture students to mine new insights into oft-read passages and see what they never saw before in the word of God.