That in this time of turmoil and strife, local governments and officials will provide wise leadership for those they serve so that all may live in health, happiness, and safety. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 26, 2020, First Penance and First Eucharist Calendar 2018-2019, Resources & Scholarships for Catholic College Students, Parish Pastoral Council and Meeting Minutes, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 27, 2020, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 20, 2020, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 13, 2020. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.

God demands that we respond to his love of us with our love of God of him and his will. This Sunday’s Gospel presents to us the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves (see Mt 14,13-21). But it starts very small and among seeming-insignificant people. That Jesus could feed an enormous crowd of people with just five loaves and two fishes is as seemingly impossible as the stranger making soup from a stone. That the enslavement of people throughout the world – based on poverty, religion, ethnicity, and greed – will give way to an atmosphere of mutual respect, reconciliation, and personal opportunity for every individual. This great love which we celebrate today, as well as being the source of our entire life, equally sustains our life with the food of the Eucharist, made visible in Jesus Christ. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. That’s how it always is with God. (Lord, when did I see you hungry, etc.) ~ v E. Broadway Avenue Bismarck, ND { v w } v w- x x y- { { | x www.stmarysbismarck.org Parish office: Monday-Thursday, : am to : v pm Friday : am to : pm August 2, 2020 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflect on the various segments of our current society reflected in the three passages.

What about Mother Teresa? We pray to the Lord. Christopher made a difference in your life? Jesus provided and continued to provide for their needs in his feeding of the five thousand from the five loaves and two fish. Isaiah 55:1-3. My name is not “Inadequate.” We pray to the Lord. Heed me, and you shall eat well.”. That world leaders will unite in implementation of compassionate measures to satisfy the hunger and thirst of the victims of famine and drought.

That Pope Francis may be strong in leading the Church, hungering and thirsting for God, to the delight of the rich fare of the Gospels. All it needs is some potatoes.’ ‘I have potatoes at home’ shouted one woman. a mother in pain, giving birth to the future, 2 August 2020. Set yourself down. Date: July 26, 2020 Author: Admin. ‘Very tasty! 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2nd August 2020 Nothing can come between us and the love of hrist! There are times when we just have to throw our whole lot in with the Lord; take a chance on him; join him in his sometimes reckless project. I pictured Jesus as a great … Let me supply the nourishment you have desired and searched for in all the wrong places. When the water began to boil, the stranger tasted a spoonful and exclaimed. The woman brought him the pot. How do you reconcile Jesus’ teaching on this question of justice, need, and personal responsibility with the Church’s social teaching? St. Francis de Sales expands on this: We must love much to help others progress in holiness. was factored into the Gross National Product, my work would have untold value. As we listen to God's invitation to all to come and be fed, we must remember our responsibility to make this possible for the millions who find it so difficult to respond to his invitation on a very human level. One day a village woman was surprised to find a well-dressed stranger at her door asking for something to eat.

God’s gifts obligate us to accept them. Then rewrite these words, speaking them to Christ (e.g. May we attend not only to our own hunger but to the hunger of those in our world who suffer from empty stomachs, aching hearts, and lonely spirits, constantly crying out for help.”, Click on the play button below to listen to an alternative homily from Fr Tom Casey SMA, Society of African Missions ), 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 9, 2020), 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 26, 2020), 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 2, 2020).

That those who work to protect the seas and those sailors, fishermen, and their families who live from its bounty may be successful in their current endeavors and assure future generations of a healthy resource. Some years ago I came across a story that illustrates the true meaning of this miraculous event.

Aug. 2, 2020. Church’s Teaching Authority. fathers to support their families. A generous heart does not rely on its own strength to undertake its tasks. Do I ever think my insignificance, or lack of education, or lack of money exempt me from service? Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20006211, © Society of African Missions - Designed and Developed by, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020 – Year A, Angola: the post-Covid recovery, still a fragile path. As he put the pot on the fire, the woman whispered the secret of the soup stone to a neighbour. They could have looked to their own needs and saved the few loaves and fish for themselves. Amen. God is at work here. Matthew 14:13–21. Which is where God usually starts a good work, so that the people can’t claim any success was based just on their skills and merits. What about the original disciples? Are we believers all just dreamers? In today’s readings, we celebrate the great love of God, who not only gives us life, but desires to sustain and nourish us generously too. Franciscan Gospel Reflection: Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 2020. The world of the disciples was one that had significant inequalities concerning food access. We pray to the Lord. Never mind that parents are losing their children Jesus fled the crowds to deal with his grief, but the crowds followed him. It is God’s idea to feed the least and it is God who makes it possible to do it. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A. We pray to the Lord. That’s a promise we can bank on. ‘Bring them’ said the stranger. The multiplication of the loaves and fishes is not the act of a master magician, but a miracle of divine compassion and generosity that manifests what God’s reign on earth is all about. Don’t go away. The “guests” were greeted at the door by church volunteers and shown to tables with tablecloths and given a menu. The Catholic Community at Stanford University, PO Box 20301, Stanford, CA 94309; Main office phone: 650-725-0080, ContactStewardshipResponses to Clergy Sexual AbuseStanford University Office for Religious LifePrivacy Policy/Terms of UseReport Misconduct/Financial MismanagementAdmin Login, All content Copyright © 2016-2020 Catholic Community at Stanford unless otherwise noted, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020, Stanford University Office for Religious Life, Report Misconduct/Financial Mismanagement. Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145 Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21. Read the first part of Matthew 14, which describes the banquet thrown for Herod on his birthday, and how that turned out in the end. Has there been a time in my life when I was sorrowful or troubled, but went out of my way to help someone else? 31 Jul 2020. Tweet; POPE FRANCIS’ REFLECTION ON THE 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A: THE MULTIPLICATION OF LOAVES AND FISHES. ( Log Out /  SUNDAY RESOURCES. May the “loaves and fish” of our daily lives feed those hungry Christ sends us into the world to feed. We must stand when others are inclined to sit.” – Emily A. Benfer, Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020. Some even returned with bread and fruit. There are quicker and more efficient ways to feed the hungry, especially these days with so many homeless and hungry on our streets. How does it affect you? We pray to the Lord.

Contrast that with the story of the feeding of the five thousand, and, finally, Read Matthew 25: 35–41. The Return of the Twelve and the Feeding of the Five Thousand. If only we had some vegetables it would be perfect’.

When we are at our lowest point, in one exile of our own making, or another, a special delivery letter comes to invite us back home, where a meal is waiting us. Like the disciples in the Gospel, we can bring our few loaves and fishes to the community. Christopher Senk, who has been accused of soliciting money from a parishioner contended to be of unsound mind. Church’s Teaching Authority.

In a few minutes, she was back with a large number of sliced potatoes, which were deposited in the pot. With this country’s policies? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. René J. Butler, M.S. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. where my babies have the same chance to thrive as anyone. May our faith and trust be deepened as our God feeds us in due season.

Never mind that it is impossible to be the sole emotional, social and economic support to a family. This story shows up in all four gospels because of its obvious connection to the Eucharist celebration. O God, our minds are distracted these days by the pandemic that threatens the well-being and lives of your people throughout the world. ( Log Out /  Web Admin July 29, 2020. August 2, 2020; August 3, 2020; LISTEN PODCAST; VIEW REFLECTION VIDEO; En Español; Get Daily Readings E-mails; All Daily Readings; Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Lectionary: 112. nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 9, 2020), 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 26, 2020), 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 2, 2020). Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. Saint of the Day – August 2 2020. But nothing is impossible for God, and nothing is impossible when people are touched by the spark of divine compassion and generosity. While it is vigilant lest it fall, a heart that has confidence in God gives birth to a generous spirit. I did not make my husband leave—he chose to, The crowds realized that he was headed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee and so got there by foot before Jesus did. What action can you take in the next week as a response to today’s reading and discussion? May we be motivated by joyful gratitude for what we already have and by a constant concern for the needs and concerns of others. We pray to the Lord. Answering the invitation costs us nothing. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.”  Life, that only the Lord can give, will flow back into his people.