The Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time shows Jesus's immense capacity to supply the needs of the hungry. While trying to mourn the death of his cousin, John the Baptist, Jesus had withdrawn to what he considered a deserted place, but the crowds found out where he was and when he stepped out of his quiet zone, there they were in "need mode" with their sick and their hands out for healings. Jesus did not get angry or upset, but was moved with pity and not only took care of the infirm, but fed them by blessing and multiplying the five loaves and two fishes.
It seems we too are always besieging Jesus with our requests, for ourselves or others, almost becoming real pests. Yet, he shows us in this Gospel that we can never be pests, he is there for us, and we give him pleasure in coming to him in our need. Yes, it would be very helpful if we matched our prayers of petition with prayers of thanksgiving, but that doesn't seem to bother him. And so, like the crowds that surrounded him, not only will we find a generous Jesus, but also a pattern of treating others who come to us with needs and requests. The patience and compassion of Jesus is the model for us. May we willingly follow his example.
Bro. Rene
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