First Reading: 1 Kings 19: 4-8
Psalm: Psalm 34: 1-8
Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 25-5:2
Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51
In the Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
When I was a young boy, I was not fond of Brussels sprouts. No, that is not strong enough. I hated Brussels sprouts. If I could go back and ask my 8 year old self, I might say, “they’re supposed to be good for you, so they can’t taste good.” Perhaps I might have said they smell funny. There is something just not right about them. They look like little, tiny cabbages, and at the time, I was not so fond of cabbage either. I had a deep distrust of Brussels sprouts.
Of course, with time, my tastes changed. I have even been known to request roasted Brussels sprouts for dinner. It is more than accepting that they are a healthy food and a good choice. It is more than the satisfaction of popping a whole miniature cabbage in your mouth. I have actually come to a...