Five Loaves and Two Fish in Jesus' Hand

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season:  Eighteenth Week :  Monday*

*Gospel : Mt 14:13-21*

*First Reading : Nm 11:4b-15*

*Responsorial Psalm : 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17*

*Five Loaves and Two Fish in Jesus' Hand*

When the five loaves and two fish were placed in Jesus' hands, something extraordinary happened. 

This moment—simple yet powerful—is filled with deep spiritual meaning

*1) In Our Hands, It’s Limited — In Jesus’ Hands, It’s Limitless*

Five loaves and two fish are barely enough for one or two people.

But when placed in Jesus’ hands, it becomes more than enough for thousands.

When we hold on to what we have, it stays small. But when we give it to Jesus, He transforms it into a blessing for many.

*2) Surrender Unlocks the Miracle*

The boy handed over his food. He gave it freely into Jesus’ hands.

That act of trust and surrender became the starting point of the miracle.

Miracles begin with surrender. 

What are you holding onto that Jesus is asking you to place in His hands?

*3) Jesus Blesses What Is Given*

Jesus didn’t complain about how little it was. Instead, He gave thanks (Jn 6:11) and blessed it.

Even if what we have is small, Jesus blesses it with gratitude and makes it fruitful. 

He values even the smallest offering given with love. 

It does not matter how much is given, but in what attitude it is given matters 

*4) Symbol of the Church’s Mission*

The food in Jesus’ hands is distributed to His disciples, and they feed the people.

In Jesus’ hands, our offerings become part of His mission of service. 

The Church, too, receives from Christ and shares with the world

*5) Overflowing Grace*

Once Jesus touched the loaves and fish, they multiplied, and twelve baskets of leftovers remained.

In Jesus’ hands, there is not only provision but abundance. 

His grace doesn't just meet the need—it overflows.

*6) A Symbol of Our Life in His Hands*

Five loaves and two fish in Jesus’ hands is a picture of what happens when we place our lives in His hands.

What is little becomes great.

What is ordinary becomes holy.

What is ours becomes His—and through Him, becomes a gift to the world.

Am I ready to place my life in the hands of Jesus?

Am I ready to place my resources in the hands of Jesus?

Am I ready to place my weakness in the hands of Jesus?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*