But as many as received Him, to them He gave power to be children of God, to those who believe in His Name, who are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
And we saw the Glory of Him, as the Glory of the Only Begotten One of the Father, full of grace and truth...And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
The word alimentar carries a threefold expression - to nurture, foster, and nourish. This is echoed in our call to
nurture the spirit, nourish the body,
and alimente the soul.