First Reading: 1 John 4:7-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72
Gospel: Mark 6:34-44
I have great news people! I have a solution for all of the worlds problems; and it doesn't cost a thing, it doesn't have to be passed by any branch of government, and it doesn't involve any sort of magical pill or gimmicky contraption. Okay are you read for it? All we have to do to make this world a better place it to love God and love each other. That's it! If we do that then all of the problems of the world will just fade away. If we love and serve God first then there will be no greed which may cause financial instability. If we love and serve God first, then we will be a world that cherishes life and human dignity, there will not longer be any more debate on life issues. If we love each other, then we will not have wars or fighting among the nations.
Unfortunately as great and as simple as my plan is, there is a major obstacle in the way. Too many people choose to live of the world instead of just in the world. The plain simple fact is that love can conquer all, and if we want to know how to love, then we must know God. For as Saint John says today; "Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love."
In today's gospel Jesus takes pity on the crowd and offers them the nourishment that they need. We too need nourishment, but not in the form of bread and fish. We need exactly what Jesus comes to offer us, the bread of life. Jesus looks at us and takes pity on us and offers himself to us so that we may not grow weary on this journey with Him. May we always continue to strive to know God in our lives, and therefore know the love of the Holy Trinity. While my plan may not work in the world, it can work in us if we choose to know God ... because God is love.
Father above, we thank you for the gift of this day. Lord, help to fill our heart with your love so that we may go out and shine your light in this dark world. Lord, help us to follow you without hesitation and complete trust. Lord, we pray for peace in our world and for all life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment