Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB
I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give
is my Flesh for the life of the world.
We all have a rhythm of body mechanism according to time of day — circadian rhythm. As it approaches 1 pm, My tummy will growl and fight for a meal… usually I pack a sandwich for lunch , with maybe a fruit.
My soul also feels hungry when I abstain from prayer …I feel hungry for the Lord. Often I get so overwhelmed with my daily routine I find no time to sit and pray and think about the Lord…. keeping me hungry and yearning for the Lord.
After Lent, I had so much to catch up on at work and even was ill with a stomach bug, making me find no much time for relaxation and prayer! And my soul is starved for the bread of Life and I need to ensure I can find time or make time for the Lord.
I hope we all have our soul hungry for the Lords bread and ensure we pray and focus on being better Christians on a daily basis… with time for scripture or rosary or like me, close my eyes while an app plays a recorded version f reflection of the reading so can listen to the Holy word.
AMEN
About the Author
Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke’s Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.