Today’s Thoughts: “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers [and sisters], go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” (Pope Francis)
Perhaps this is what Jesus meant when he asked the disciples what they had when they were confronted with such a large crowd. Yes, the miracle of the loaves and fishes took place that day. Yes, Jesus took a few loaves and fishes and fed over five thousand people. But before he did it he asked the disciple what they had. Jesus asked the disciple to give out what they had. God always provides and most of the time it is through us. Often, we look at ourselves and think, “There is not much here! I certainly don’t have enough to satisfy the crowd!” But we do and as Pope Francis says, if we go and share, if we go and become the Body of Christ then great things will happen. Miraculous things will happen. The world will be fed! The question for today is “What do we have?” The challenge is to “go and share!” Have a blessed, holy, and healthy Monday everyone!
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Today’s Thoughts: There is a quote from Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. that I have always liked – “The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope.” It came to mind today as I reflected on our Gospel reading.
In today’s Gospel from St. John we hear some familiar words of Jesus ― “I am the Bread of Life.” When we hear these words our thoughts go directly to the Eucharist and why shouldn’t they? After all we often refer to the Eucharist as the Bread of Life. As the celebrant prepares the gifts in the midst of mass he says, “Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.” While connecting Jesus’ words, “I am the Bread of Life” with the Eucharist is a no brainer I am going to ask you today to hear these words a little differently. I am asking you to hear them in light of Fr. Pierre’s quote that I began with. Jesus’ words to those gathered around him that day along the Sea of Galilee where words of hope. Once again people are looking for a sign, but Jesus offers them something far more lasting he offers them hope. He offers them an ongoing source of strength, joy, hope and love. Jesus was and is a builder of hope. Always offering a foundation stone with which to build upon wherever he goes. Jesus celebrated the moment but with an eye on the future. Jesus always offered something more than signs he offered the reality of himself. Jesus throughout his life, ministry, passion, death and resurrection gave us and continues to give us reason to hope all we need to do is believe! Have a holy and blessed Sunday everyone and don’t forget to give God a little time today! |
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