ISB ~ John 6 v1 - 14

The multiplication of the loaves is the only miracle, kilkJ besides the Resurrection, that is recorded in all four Gospels. John’s account forms the preface to Jesus’ extensive discourse on the “bread of life” in 6:35-59.

• The two food miracles in John involve bread (6:1-14) and wine (2:1-11). Together they anticipate the eucharistic liturgy, where Jesus gives himself as food under the visible signs of bread and wine (CCC 1335).