Daily Inspiration

“Jesus said, “Have the people recline.” Now there was a great deal of grass in that place. So the men reclined, about five thousand in number. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples, “Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” So they collected them, and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves that had been more than they could eat.” -John 6:10-13

He is risen. He is risen indeed!

Jesus taught us in everything He did during His public ministry. We learn from repetition, and this story foreshadows the order of the Mass, and the implementation of the priesthood, well before the Last Supper. In the Eucharist, Jesus gives us more than just food, He gives every fiber of His physical and spiritual being. God gives us more than we need, and when we receive Him we shall not let His precious Gift be wasted.

Saint Anselm of Canterbury, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!