He took the seven loaves, and after giving thanks he broke them and handed them to his disciples to distribute; and they distributed them among the crowd.
Mk.8:6
The miracle of the seven loaves and few fish feeding four thousand takes place not in Jesus' hands but in the hands of his disciples. It was Jesus compassion that desired the crowds be fed but it was the faithful obedience of the disciples that did the feeding.
Jesus' compassion for the hungry, both in body and in spirit, remains. My response is one of faithful obedience. If I'm not feeding the hungry in some way, what am I doing?
It's time for another Alpha Course.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love and we shall be created and you shall renew the face of the earth.
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