Friends,
This week’s readings focus on the generosity of the Lord, who feeds his children physically and spiritually ‘till they want no more’.
In the First Reading, Elisha, the man of God, feeds a hundred people with only twenty 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 five thousand, which is today’s Gospel. Despite Philip and Andrew’s doubts, five loaves and two fish feed everyone, yet twelve baskets are still left over.
The Psalm continues the same theme of God feeding his creatures, using the image of God opening his hands to give his people the spiritual or physical food they desire. 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, pray for all those who hunger for food and for God to be satisfied. Also, let us ask the Lord to increase our generosity, especially to needy people.
Joy and peace.