PICK UP THE PIECES LEFT OVER, SO THAT NOTHING GETS WASTED
The readings this week focus on the generosity of the Lord who feeds his children ‘till they want no more’, both physically and spiritually. In the First Reading, Elisha, the man of God, feeds 100 people with only 20 barley loaves. Despite the misgivings of Elisha’s servant, everyone is fed and there are some left over.
This story is of course the precursor of the feeding of the 5000, which is today’s Gospel. Despite Philip and Andrew’s doubts, five loaves and two fish feed everyone, and yet 12 baskets are still left over. In the Second Reading, Paul reminds us that we must preserve unity and peace as we are all part of one Body, sustained by one faith in God the Father of all. This week then, we pray that all those who hunger for food and for God may be satisfied.
Source: Excerpted from the Scripture reflection courtesy of St Beuno’s Outreach in the Diocese of Wrexham, available at www.australiancatholics.com.au. Image from Liturgy Help.