Feeding the Hungry is the religion of the Scriptures/Sabbath

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 2nd Week - Tuesday*

*Gospel : Mk 2:23-28*

*First Reading : Heb 6:10-20*

*Feeding the Hungry is the religion of the Scriptures/Sabbath*

*1) The issue of Hunger*

The Gospel of the day speaks about hunger in the context of fasting and observing the Sabbath

Both, Sabbath and fasting are very important for Jews

In fact Jesus also valued the sacredness of Sabbath and the importance of fasting 

But Jesus highlights the aspect of Hunger more than the sabbath and the fasting 

So it is very clear, when the aspect of real hunger comes it takes precedence over everything

*2) Feeding the Hungry is not unlawful in any context*

Feeding the hungry is a noble act. Such a noble act can't be considered unlawful in any context 

That is why Jesus defends this particular act of feeding the hungry even at the cost of sabbath and fasting 

*3) Feeding the hungry is the real meaning of Sabbath*

For us Christians the sabbath is the celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus, which is Eucharist

Eucharist is nothing the breaking the oneslf and feeding the hungry 

We all who are spiritually hungry, take Jesus in the form of bread, to satisfy our spiritual hunger 

So Eucharist is nothing but feeding the hungry 

*4) Feeding the hungry takes the first place*

Among all the good and charitable works, feeding the hungry takes the first place 

Jesus always gave importance to feed the hungry. He performed miracles to feed the hungry 

More than the physical hunger Jesus highlighted the spiritual hunger and the need of Spiritual food 

*5) How do I look at this concept?*

What is my role in feeding the hungry? 

How does it becomes meaningful and intelligible in my life? 

Does this noble act take first place in my life? 

What can I do to know the real meaning of feeding the hungry? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*