# My Flesh is Real Food and My Blood is Real Drink

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Podcast: [Making Friends With The Lord Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesus-7041390)
Published: 2026-04-23T03:48:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, we have a religious reflection on the Gospel of John, focusing on the passage in which Jesus identifies himself as the Bread of Life. I explain that while the people initially reacted with confusion and disgust to the idea of consuming flesh, Jesus doubled down on the necessity of this act to attain eternal life. By using modern analogies like vitamins and medicine, I illustrate how spiritual nourishment can transform a person’s nature from within, even if the change is not immediately visible. The text emphasizes that the Eucharist is a means for believers to participate in a higher form of existence by drawing life directly from the Father. Ultimately, this gospel commentary encourages frequent participation in Mass and Holy Communion to gain the spiritual strength required to live virtuously.

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