In the Gospel today the crowds test Jesus and ask for veracity that he is who he says that he is by giving them a sign. This is not unusual. Throughout the Old Testament prophets tested to make sure that it was truly God that was speaking to them. In the New Testament even Mary asks for a sign from the angel to know for certain that her pregnancy and child were ordained from God. In Mary's case she was told that her ancient cousin, Elizabeth, was expecting and in her sixth month, so that Mary could see if it was true for herself, and she did go, and learn the truth that this was indeed for both her and her cousin, a miracle wrought from God.
So today, the crowds press closer to Jesus awaiting that sign, that hope to be fulfilled. He responds, "I am the bread of life." He is here, the Word of God, to nourish us daily with that bread that is him, that takes away our sins and leads us to eternal life. How exciting for them! for us!--that the Lord has come and the wedding banquet is set and ready for us to partake in it. This is the gift of salvation through the Resurrection that we continue to celebrate this Easter season.
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