GOD CARES
“My heart is moved with pity for the crowd because … they have nothing to eat.” – Mark 8:2
A nun saw a little bird with a long tail walking at the edge of the wall of the belfry. The bird seemed to be looking for food so she ran down to her room to get some crackers. When she placed some crumbs on the wall, the bird ignored the food and walked to the other side. She then prayed, “Lord, I have to feed the little bird because she is hungry.”
She positioned herself to where the bird was going. As she rested her hand on the wall’s edge, the bird, without any inhibition, stepped on her palm and started to peck the crumbs on her hand. After the bird had its fill, it flew away.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for the hungry crowd and wanted to provide food for them. But the disciples were perplexed as to where they can get enough bread to feed all the people.
We easily fret and sometimes become desperate when faced with difficult situations. Just as God provided for the little bird’s food, how much more would He provide for us? So the next time you’re feeling anxious over some need of yours, remember how God cared for you in the past and trust Him to work faithfully again. Judith Concepcion (svp_jmc@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
Are you in need? Trust that God will provide. Are you in abundance? Be a channel of God’s blessing.
Lord, in times of want, remind me that You are Jehovah-Jireh, the God who provides. In times of abundance, teach me how to be generous and be an instrument of Your provisions.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
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