New Covenant – The Bread of Life

“Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.” – Saint Teresa of Calcutta

The Meaning Behind New Covenant

This 16” x 20” oil on canvas, titled New Covenant, reflects the deep mystery of Christ offering Himself as the Bread of Life. In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” These words are not symbolic alone—they point us to the eternal promise of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.

As I painted this piece, I reflected on how Jesus has given Himself fully—body, soul, and divinity—so that we might have life. Communion is more than remembrance; it is participation in the covenant of love He sealed with His blood. Through it, we are invited into ongoing communion with Him.

Why the New Covenant Matters

From the Old Testament sacrifices to the Passover meal, God continually foreshadowed a greater promise—a covenant that would not be written on tablets of stone but written on the hearts of His people. Jesus fulfilled this in the Upper Room when He broke the bread and lifted the cup, saying: “This is My body… this is My blood… do this in remembrance of Me.”

Everyday, we are invited to step into this covenant. Communion is not distant history—it is Christ present here and now. As Saint Teresa of Calcutta so beautifully said, we grow in love when we return to the Eucharist and spend time in His presence.

An Invitation to Adoration

In the stillness of Adoration, we are reminded that Jesus is always near. He does not simply give gifts—He gives Himself. To kneel before the Blessed Sacrament is to stand at the heart of the covenant, where mercy and love flow without end.

My prayer is that this painting will serve as a reminder: the New Covenant is alive. Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets us at the altar and calls us back into His presence, again and again. As you reflect on New Covenant, may your heart be drawn closer to the One who gives Himself unceasingly.