Weekly Bulletin

Today’s gospel recounts the miracle of Jesus feeding five thousand people with just five barley loaves and two fish. This event is often interpreted as a demonstration of Jesus’ divine power, showing his ability to provide abundantly and miraculously. However, some scripture scholars suggest an alternative perspective that shifts the focus from the miraculous multiplication of food to a communal and personal transformation within the crowd.

These scholars propose that the true miracle lies not in a supernatural act, but in the response elicited by Jesus and the small boy who shared his modest provisions. Inspired by their example of generosity, the crowd might have overcome their instinct to hoard what little they had and instead chose to share with one another. This interpretation emphasizes a moral and social miracle: a collective shift from selfishness and isolation towards a spirit of sharing and community. Such a reading suggests that the miracle of the feeding of the multitude was a breaking through of human barriers to create a sense of unity and mutual care.

The feeding of the multitude also holds a profoundly political message. It highlights the stark reality of food distribution in our world. Despite there being enough food to ensure that no one goes hungry, inequities in distribution lead to situations where some people suffer from overconsumption while others experience severe shortages. This disparity is a pressing moral issue, calling for those in the developed world, who often have more than they need, to take responsibility in addressing this imbalance.

This narrative challenges us to reflect on our own societal structures and personal habits. Are we, like the crowd, holding back out of fear and self-interest, or are we willing to share our resources to foster a sense of community and equity? The miracle of sharing teaches us that true abundance comes from a collective willingness to give and support one another.

Based on: A miracle of sharing, and Plenty for all, by Greg Sunter 

 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved……….forever! 

Jesus Christ reveals the goodness of his Heart in the Eucharist. During his mortal life, he was happy to pour out the tenderness of his Heart on little ones and on the poor, on those who suffer and on sinners, on all the miseries of humanity. The sight of any misfortune, any unhappiness, any sorrow at all moved his Heart with compassion. But his goodness, gentleness and mercy are even more manifest in the Eucharist. His Heart has overflowed with love, not only during his public life, but across the centuries. He calls us, he waits for us; and when we kneel at his feet, what joy, what sweetness, what light, he pours into our souls.

Let us know how to benefit from it.

Jules Chevalier msc 
Méditations II, p. 32f  Issoudun, 1891.

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The servant and the little boy in our readings today are excellent examples for us as Christian stewards. The servant gave the very best of what he had, and the boy gave all that he had, then God did the rest. 
A key component of living as a good steward is constantly evaluating our lives, particularly our relationship with God to ensure we are not just scraping by but rather giving God our entire lives. 
We are called to give God adequate time each day. If we don’t plan for this time, likely, He won’t get any. We need to find what works best for us so that God can become a more significant part of our daily lives. We are also called to put our gifts and talents to good use too. The servant and the boy teach us that it is not up to us to decide how our gifts will affect others. God will do that. All we need to do is to give it well.

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