A reading of Mark 6:30-44


We all meet communities who pass through times of challenge. They may be beset by a lack of leadership. By natural disasters. Even a combination of both and more. A reading of some texts, a number of times, and in a reflective way,  can assist in wrestling with the questions along the way. This can be a form of Lectio Divina, as seen here in this link, by the nuns of Jamberoo Abbey.




 

From towns and suburbs

They came

Hurriedly and expecting

Meeting Jesus

At the shore

He saw them!

Crowds

People, people, people,

Like sheep

Weary, lost and

No Shepherd.

They saw him

Moved

Countenance of compassion.

He taught

Time past

Finally,

Late was the hour

Disciples barked

“It’s late!

Send them away!”

But Jesus tells them

“You feed them!”

“Are we to find weeks of wages

For this food!”

“What food do you have?

Go!

And see!”

They found bread and fish

Food.

Trusting Jesus

The people settled

Groups were formed

By his word.

Jesus took loaves and fish

Looked heavenward

Blessed and broke the food

He gave it to the disciples

For the people. 

All were fed.

More food

Then they needed

That day.

And they were many.

 

I come from a People,

Who long for a shepherd’s lead,

We are searching for direction,

For someone to come and feed.

We seek disciples to bring nourishment,

To show us the Lord is near,

To help discern with us together,

With the food already here.

We aren’t bold enough for abundance,

Just enough for daily bread,

To shape our gifts and talents,

And console us when in dread.

So come ashore with us,

Come gather with our band,

So we can be Eucharist to others,

In following the Master’s command.

 

 

Simon C.J Falk   5 November 2022.




 

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