How many loaves do I have to give to Jesus?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : C Cycle : 5th Week - Saturday*

*GOSPEL -  Mk 8:1-10*

*FIRST READING - 1 Kgs12:26-32; 13:33-34*

*How many loaves do I have to give to Jesus?*

*1) How many loaves do you have?*

This was the question which was asked by Jesus to His disciples

When Jesus said that the people were with Him since three days and they do not have anything to eat, the disciples said that they have nothing with them and since it is a deserted place it will be difficult to arrange for enough food for the entire crowd. 

In this context, Jesus asks them how many loaves do they have? 

*2) The search was helpful in finding something*

When Jesus asked them the above question, they began to search to find out about the availability of the loaves 

Finally they found out 7 loaves, and they communicated the same thing to Jesus 

So their search was every effective, very necessary and resulted in finding out something. 

Finally we can say that, when we search for something we get the needed things 

*3) Jesus works miracle from the seven loaves*

Jesus works miracle from the loaves given to Him by the disciples 

So those 7 loaves were very important for Jesus for working miracle.

So those 7 loaves were very much necessary for Jesus 

*4) Jesus asks same question to us?*

Today Jesus asks the same question to all of us. How many loaves do I have to give to Jesus? 

What are these loaves which can be given to Jesus in order to work miracle in my life? 

*5) The possible loaves in my life*

The loaf of generosity

The loaf of forgiveness

The loaf of service 

The loaf of hard work

The loaf of humility

The loaf of sincerity

The loaf of prayer & devotion

The loaf of simplicity

The loaf of love and sacrifice 

The loaf of smile 

When we give these loaves to Jesus, He blesses them and gives us back in multiple forms 

*6) What are the loaves of bread do I have to give Jesus*

Its an important question to reflect

If I have something to give to Jesus, he will work miracles in life 

If I don't have any loaves of bread, I can't expect any automatic miracles from God

Search for something, and you will find some loaves of bread. 

 Am I ready to give whatever loaves I have to Jesus??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*