Youth for Christ Sto. Tomas Cluster

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1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34/  Psalms 106:6-7, 19-22

Gospel:  Mark 8:1-10

In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him, and said to them, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days, and have nothing to eat; and if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come a long way.” And his disciples answered him, “How can one feed these men with bread here in the desert?” And he asked them, “How many loaves have you?” They said, “Seven.” And he commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground; and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and they set them before the crowd. And they had a few small fish; and having blessed them, he commanded that these also should be set before them. And they ate, and were satisfied; and they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full. And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away; and immediately he got into the boat with his disciples, and went to the district of Dalmanu’tha.

HE IS ENOUGH 

When the Lord says that He will bless you, go get an umbrella and turn it upside down– for He will truly bless you more than what you can imagine and more than what you deserve.Today, the gospel speaks about how abundantly the Lord can bless us–can bless you. Without a doubt, He gives generously, yet He does not let these blessings be put to waste.  “…And they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.” Mark 8:8, the gospel, tells us that the leftovers were gathered. However, we are only given a faint image of the scenario. It did not say  what they did after; maybe they gave some food to nearby houses, or sent some to those who are sick, or brought it with them so if ever they encounter someone on the road, at least they  have something to give. Jesus multiplied the loaves not only for those who came, but also for those who are not around at that time.  He gives plentifully so that we may have something to share with those who are hungry. 

True satisfaction is when you know when to stop asking for more, when you learn how to freely give out something, and when all you can think about is how you can actually share what you have. And by being in the state of contentment, we are unconsciously letting more people experience God’s abundant blessings and letting God’s miracles work in us. 

So, what can truly satisfy your hunger for His blessings? What can truly satisfy your hunger for the Lord? 

Writer: Joan Arabejo | Artist: Lynch Imbat

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