Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

What do you do with troublesome, self-centered people in the community? Jesus teaches that you don’t just write them off or beat them down.

The disciples have faith that consists in understanding and assent. But that’s not enough. They need the faith that involves trust–not in their own power–but in the power of Jesus.

We need to be reminded that there is a different world than the reality we see and experience here and now. We need to remember that our final happiness depends on our participation in the life of the glorious Christ.

We have all been offered what Jesus and his apostles came to deliver. But if we are going to benefit from what is being offered we have to be receptive and keep asking Jesus for what we need.

We cannot deal with the evil around us as if we were in charge. The Lord is in charge, and the Lord will take care of us.

Jesus’ feeding the crowds is an example of his compassion for those in need. It also looks forward to the Eucharist–through which Jesus will continue to feed thousands with his own body and blood.

The apostles are all human, holding their gifts from God is earthen vessels. We are not members of the apostolic college, but we are called to make our contribution to the apostles’ work.