“My heart is
moved with pity
for the crowd,
because they have been
with me now for three days
and have nothing to eat."
(Mark 8:2)
God provides for our needs in abundance even when resources seem scarce. He can work miracles in our lives and can multiply our efforts and resources, exceeding our expectations. Jesus does not only address our physical hunger, but He also provides for our spiritual nourishment. We should seek spiritual sustenance from Jesus, who is the Bread of Life.
Like Jesus, it is important for us to show compassion to others and be attentive to their needs. By working together and sharing, we can make a significant impact. Let us share whatever we have with others and be thankful for what we have as we recognize God's hand working in our lives.
In the desert, a crowd has gathered near,
Three days they’ve journeyed, hungry, clear.
“My heart is moved with pity,” He said,
“They’ve nothing to eat, they need to be fed.”
Compassion flows from the Savior’s heart,
A love so deep, it sets them apart.
With loaves and fish, He makes a feast,
And gives them hope, their worries cease.
For in the wilderness, He shows His care,
A miracle of love, beyond compare.
His heart moved with pity, hands so kind,
In His embrace, true sustenance we find.
Lord Jesus,
With a heart full of compassion, You see the needs of Your people. Moved with pity, You care for each soul, who seeks Your love and nourishment.
We come before You, acknowledging our needs, both physical and spiritual. Just as You fed the hungry crowd, fill our hearts with Your grace and provision. Grant us the strength to trust in Your care, and to rest in Your abundant love. May we share Your compassion with others and be instruments of Your mercy in this world.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Mystery of Jesus
THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND
Mark 8:1-10
Gospel Acclamation
One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Gospel | Mark 8:1-10
1 In those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, Jesus summoned the disciples and said, 2 “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. 3 If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.” 4 His disciples answered him, “Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this deserted place?” 5 Still he asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They replied, “Seven.” 6 He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then, taking the seven loaves he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd. 7 They also had a few fish. He said the blessing over them and ordered them distributed also. 8 They ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over—seven baskets. 9 There were about four thousand people. He dismissed the crowd 10 and got into the boat with his disciples and came to the region of Dalmanutha.
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