“Jesus feeds the people”
Opening Prayer:
Lord,
It’s hard to see people suffer, especially from hunger.
We ask you to give them daily bread today and throughout the coming months.
Provide the food they need to grow and thrive.
We look to you, O God, our strength.
Amen
Gospel:
Discussion:
Today’s Gospel tells us that as many as 5000 people needed to be fed that day. We are also told that there were only five loaves and two fish. This couldn’t possibly feed them all.
At certain times of year, perhaps at Christmas or a birthday party, many friends and relatives gather together to share a meal. Usually, a lot of planning and preparation takes place to make sure that there is enough for everyone to eat and drink. Imagine how the disciples must have felt when Jesus suddenly decided that they should feed all those people!
Jesus knew what he was doing; he took the loaves of bread and the fish, thanked God for his goodness, blessed the food, and then shared it with the people.
At the eucharistic meal, Jesus shares himself with us in a very special way, so we can grow in God’s love and be filled with joy and goodness.
Activity:
Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
You fed that hungry crowd that day and you feed us with the bread of life.
Through the gift of yourself, help us to become more like you.
Amen