Reflection for July 25, 2021

I so appreciate this. In fact this is part of what our summer youth mission trip will be centered around. We have an abundance even when we don't think so, especially in each other. That we can learn to be and continue to be the heart, hands and feet of Jesus by making sure we ourselves seek Him, love Him and spend time with Him. We must be fed so that we can continue to feed others.

I hope you don't mind but I may use your reflection during our week.

Dear Good Sister!

Thanks so much your beautiful reflection. I loved the thought-provoking questions & the picture was a true winner.

I really miss you folks. Let's Pray for each other..

In Christ's Love & tender Mercy,

Father Bill

And sometimes I wonder ....... Who provided and packed this boy's lunch? Why was he there? Where were his parents? Siblings?

And I think, too, of the stories that make today's news about a youngster who is so moved after learning of a particular disaster or suffering, s/he -- with the support of his/her parent/s -- takes up the cause.

And I wonder if we, too, can "become like little children," as JESUS directs us, [Matt. 18:3] so as to 'taste' what it means to live and to give freely - no strings attached? A moment of spontaneity, perhaps? A moment of unhindered, selfless detachment? A moment of pure joy and bliss?

And pondering further ..... how were others who knew or who witnessed the action of this lad impacted? What became of the boy as he grew up? Did he continue to seek and to listen to JESUS? Did he become one of the earliest followers -- even after he learned of JESUS' death?

How did he come to understand his -- and JESUS' -- actions in the giving and blessing and sharing of the bread and fish later in life? How did he come to understand Resurrection? And Presence?

How do you and I live within the Paschal Mystery -- and Presence -- each and every moment of our lives?