After the Miracle of the Loaves - Short audio reflection - A moment to pause, Monday 20th April 2026

Fr Udara Dharamarathne OMI of Darndale-Belcamp Parish leads our short podcast reflection today and this week. Good morning to you, my dear brothers and sisters. Let us take a moment now, let your shoulders relax, let your breath  slow and allow yourself to be fully present. In John Chapter 6 verses 22 to 29, the crowd searches for Jesus after the miracle of the Loaves. They want more of what filled them the day before. But Jesus invites them to look deeper. He tells them not to work for food that fades, but for the food that truly gives life. As you hear this, let simple questions arise in your heart. What am I looking for? What am I chasing each day? Think of the things that take your energy, your worries, your routines, your calls, some are good, even necessary, but do they nourish you or just keep you moving? Maybe there is a quiet emptiness inside you, a restlessness you can't quite name. Maybe you have been reaching for things that satisfy for a moment, but leaves you wanting more. Jesus’ words invite you to pause, to look beneath the surface, to ask what truly feeds your soul? Where might you be called to shift your focus towards honesty in relationship to his purpose you have been avoiding, towards a deeper connection with God that you have longed for, but haven't made space for. As this moment closes, hold one gentle question. What is the food that endures for me today? And what small step can I take towards it? Let that guide you in to the rest of your day. Thank you for joining us this morning, please pray for one another and for all who are following A Moment to Pause.  #dailyreadings #scripture #gospel #bible #catholic #prayer #jesus #miracle #eucharist #disciples #resurrection #podcast #loaves