The Miracle of the Loaves and Fish. The First of Three of Jesus’ Passovers

The Miracle of the Loaves and Fish . . .

In the first reading (not included within this audio) we hear about the difficult relationship Jesus had with a number of the authorities in Israel.

The difficulties begin with false Messiahs. Men who came before the Lord, pretending to be the one the people were waiting for in Israel. Humans, who speak well, became the criteria to stir up the people. Israel did not wait for the Lord to come, showing His anointing and wonderful deeds.

There were many self-proclaimed Messiahs. One mentioned roamed the earth at the time Jesus was born. So, just thirty years before Jesus’ ends His hidden life, there was a self-proclaimed Messiah. The self-proclaimed Messiahs had a common characteristic. They normally ended in violence and their movement of the people fades away. Hear more within the Homily.

In the first reading we hear though Jesus is put to death, unlike in the past, the followers / the disciples do not disburse. There is something different here. The religious leaders, in deciding how to handle the disciples, are told to take a moment. Step back and give it time. If it is not from God, it will fade away. If it is from God, then see how it unfolds. Good advice then . . . and now. Have Patience: Do Not Act Rashly in the Spiritual Life. Hear more about this lesson.

. . . The first of Three of Jesus’ Passovers

In the Gospel we hear about the Miracle of the Feeding of Thousands. St. John, in his Gospel, highlights the seven signs the Lord performs to reveal His Glory . . . so that we may believe. John explains these miracles so that we may better understand the great mysteries of the Passion. This is approximately the mid-point in Jesus’ ministry, when we hear about this miracle.

Hear about The Miracle of the Loaves and Fish. This is the first of three of Jesus’ Passovers outlined by the Holy Spirit through St. John.

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