The Body and Blood of Christ, our sacramental food and drink… this is the nourishment that fuels our souls, this is what gives us the spiritual energy we need to pray, to love, and to serve as Christ taught us. And in the gospel passage today, Jesus says to his disciples then and now that he is the living bread that fuels our journey through life. His flesh and blood are true nourishment for those who want to go the distance in following him all the way from here to eternity. This is what we celebrate this weekend… that the Eucharist, the real sacramental Body and Blood of Christ is the holy food and drink that keeps us Catholics going, and gives us the energy to live in communion with Christ and to love and serve others as best we can.