Fed by the Lord

Leonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD, is a faculty member of the McGrath Institute for Church Life and teaches theology at the University of Notre Dame. The award-winning author of nine books and the editor of three others, Leonard also speaks across the country and world on topics like discernment, biblical catechesis, character development, and the spirituality of the saints. Leonard is the creator and host of the popular radio show and podcast Church Life Today. He and his wife Lisa live in South Bend, Indiana, with their six children. You can find Leonard on his website, leonardjdelorenzo.com, and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at bit.ly/lifesweetnesshope.

Contents

Introduction 1
1  The Human Being and the Garden
     (Gen 2:4-9, 15-17)   9
2  The Forbidden Fruit
     (Gen 3:1-10)   23
3  The Passover
     (Exod 12:1-20)   35
4  The Manna
     (Exod 16:1-35)   44
5  The Prophet’s Strength
     (1 Kgs 19:1-21)   52
6   The Abundant Bread
     (2 Kgs 4:42-44)   61
7  Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
     (Mark 6:30-44)   69
8  Jesus Turns Water to Wine at Cana
     (John 2:1-11)   79
9  Jesus Is the Bread of Life
     (John 6:25-38, 41-42, 48-58)   87
10  Jesus Institutes the Eucharist at the Last Supper
     (Luke 22:1-2, 14-20)   100
11  Jesus Redeems the Two Bound for Emmaus
     (Luke 24:13-37)   110
12  Jesus Renews His Disciples on the Seashore
     (John 21:1-14)   120
Epilogue  127