There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish;…Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. (Jn 6:9b,11)

The boy gave five loaves and two fish. It was a small amount, but it was all he had. Jesus took the loaves and gave thanks, and God provided food for many. We, too, can benefit from these three steps: Offer what we have. Give thanks. Expect God to act. It is true that no one can measure the power of God. With only 5 loaves and 2 fish, the people not only had their fill, but also had twelve wicker baskets left over. Friends, that's what God does, sometimes unscientific, illogical. Saint Augustine said: “God who created you without you, will not save you without you”. The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves reminds you to be wholehearted to God and to each other. One of the reasons why so many married couples keep fighting with each other in this day and age is because they are not wholeheartedly devoted to each other. They are not in one mind and one heart. They profess that they love each other but they love wrongly—neatness to say not the way God loves us. Do you remember the time when you met, dated, then fell in love... What was the reason that made you become cold and fighting towards each other now? Perhaps you made a lot of promises back then, but delivered very little. St. Clare of Assisi also said: “Love Him totally, who gave Himself totally for your love.” Do you need a miracle in your family? I invite you to just love like God loves, then unexpected things will happen to you.

O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of those whom I have injured. 

Amen.

Hail Mary full of grace…

St. Joseph, pray for us.

Peace in Christ,

Father Vincent-Vuong Nguyen

St. Clare of Assisi

Houston, TX

Bear hug!

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