The Gospel of Matthew speaks of the miracle of loaves and fish; the Elisha story in 2 Book of Kings, of feeding 100 with twenty barley loaves; and the Book of Exodus of God feeding the people with manna.
The early followers of Jesus saw Eucharist overtones in the loaves and fish story. Recall that Jesus looks up to heaven, he blesses the bread, and he gives it to his disciples who in turn feed the crowd. When we grasp all of this, it becomes obvious why this miracle is recorded by all four of the evangelists.
In our celebration of the Eucharist we too recall the past, we make present the saving love of God, and we look to a future when God will accomplish all things in Christ. It is in the Eucharist that Christ meets us, has pity on us, heals us, feeds us, and satisfies us. It is in the Eucharist that Christ's love for us is abundantly evident.
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Wed, July 27, 2011
by Web Admin