Scripture:
Isaiah 25:6-10A; Matthew 15:29-37
Reflection:
The Gospel
today tells of the compassionate Jesus satisfying the physical
hunger of the people. In this gospel story we see the foreshadowing
of the Eucharist.
As we celebrate
the Eucharist each day, we have this same compassionate Jesus
here to help us. We bring not only our physical needs but also
our spiritual needs to him. As divinity mingles with our humanity,
he draws us ever closer to himself.
As Jesus
fed the people for strength for their journey home, so too,
he feeds us with his body and blood to strengthen us for our
journey home - our life journey to heaven.
In this
season of gift giving, we ponder anew this our greatest gift.
Suggested
Action:
Offer fervent thanks each day to Jesus for this awesome gift
of the Eucharist.
Sr. Monica Byrne, IHM
Delran, New Jersey
