Sunday Scripture readings, Aug. 8, 2021: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Psalm 34:2-9
2) Eph 4:30-5:2 Gospel: Jn 6:41-51
God provides our food for the journey
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