One Minute Reflection – 8 January – 2nd Day after Epiphany – Gospel: Mark 6:34-44
And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.…Mark 6:42-44
REFLECTION – “The narrative of the multiplication of the loaves and fish, ends with the verification, that everyone is satisfied and with the collection of the leftover pieces. When Jesus, with His compassion and His love, gives us a grace, forgives us our sins, embraces us, loves us – He does nothing halfway but completely. As it happens here, all are satisfied. Jesus fills our heart and our life with His love, with His forgiveness, with His compassion.”…Pope Francis – General Audience, 17 August 2016
PRAYER – God our father, when Your only-begotten Son, revealed Himself in flesh and blood, we came to know Him as our fellow-man. As He transformed 5 loaves and 2 fish, may He transform us inwardly, until we bear His likeness. Blessed Eurosia, you were filled with the love of God and your neighbour and by His grace, transformed all those who came within your care, please intercede on our behalf. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever, amen.
AnaStpaul 