Prayer for the Day
O Prince of Peace, bring peace to our world through all who feed on your word and on your Body and Blood. Amen.
Reflection
The multiplication of the loaves and fish is the prelude to Eucharist, the continuation of the greatest act of Love the world has ever known. As Jesus dies, He is transformed into the food of love, transforming everyone who dares to share in this divine nourishment. Just as for the hungry crowd on the hillside, so too at Mass, we bring up to the altar our meager gift to the priest, and Jesus, through the priest, changes that gift into food for our souls and the strength to feed others with love and healing.
Unfortunately, it appears to me that as the miracle is repeated over and over again, our appreciation is dulled. We believe, of course, that Jesus redeemed the world from Satan's power, but we often neglect our role in being "God-bearers." If we really understand that we must be "bread for others," then we will share in Jesus' yearning to transform the world, to make every person holy. So often our "Amen" at Mass is feeble and half-hearted. Our "Amen" as the priest offers us this precious divine food should also impel us to seize this God with passion and love and draw Him to our souls. Then we should become channels of justice and hope for the world around us.
Perspective:
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| An artist's concept of 5000 people |
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| A real crowd of 5000 |
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