Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 6:37–40

I keep photographs of my grandparents close by in my home office. They are my guiding stars. Each of them, in their own way, shared their faith with me and led me to this very moment.

When I reflect on the deposit of faith their examples left me, I’m filled with immense gratitude—and, yes, a twinge of sadness that they are no longer here to talk to. I can’t share a beer and pretzels with Gramps while we watch a ballgame, or sing Irish songs with...