JOHN 6:22–29 WHAT ARE YOU REALLY WORKING FOR?

Year A, Monday of the Third Week of Easter

In today’s Gospel, people are searching for Jesus. At first, it looks beautiful—people

eager to find Him. But Jesus gently uncovers what is really in their hearts: “You are

looking for me because you ate the bread and were filled.” They are not truly seeking

Him; they are seeking what He can give.

If we are honest, that can be our story too. We turn to God when we are in

need—when life feels heavy, when we are worried, when things don’t go our way.

And there is nothing wrong with that. But often, once things improve, we slowly drift

away again. We settle for quick help instead of deep relationship.

Jesus challenges us today: “Do not work for food that perishes.” We spend so much

energy chasing things that do not last—success, approval, comfort. For a moment

they satisfy us, but not for long. The hunger comes back. We know that feeling.

Then Jesus says something surprising: the real “work” of God is to believe—to trust

Him. Not to prove ourselves, not to earn His love, but to trust. And that is not easy.

Trusting God means letting go of control. It means believing that He is with us even

when life is uncertain, even when prayers seem unanswered.

But this is also where peace begins. Jesus is not offering us something temporary;

He is offering Himself. He knows our struggles, our fears, our repeated failures—and

still He invites us closer.

Today, He is gently asking each one of us: don’t just come to me for what I can give.

Come to me for who I am. That is where true life is found.

Question to ponder today: Am I seeking Jesus only for what He gives, or am I

ready to trust Him with my whole life?

With Love and Prayers

Father Leo

Your Co-Traveler