"Nakakaon Sila Tanan Kag Nagkalabusog"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Marcos 6:34-44)

Sang pagpanaog ni Jesus sa sakayan, nakita niya ang madamo gid nga mga tawo nga nagatilipon didto kag naluoy siya sa ila, kay daw pareho sila sang mga karnero nga wala sang manugbantay. Gani gintudluan niya sila sang madamo nga mga butang.

Sang hapon na gid, nagpalapit sa iya ang iya mga sumulunod. Siling nila, "Hapon na, kag yari kita diri sa kamingawan.

Palakta na ang mga tawo sa mga baryo kag sa mga sityo sa palibot agod makabakal sila sang pagkaon."

Pero nagsiling si Jesus sa ila, "Kamo mismo ang maghatag sa ila sing pagkaon." Nagpamangkot sila kay Jesus, "Ano, malakat bala kami kag magbakal sang tinapay nga ang kantidad nagabili sing walo ka bulan nga suweldo sang isa ka tawo agod ipakaon sa ila?"

Nagsiling si Jesus sa ila, "Pila ka bilog ang inyo tinapay dira? Abi, tan-awa ninyo." Sang mausisa nila nagsiling sila, "Lima ka tinapay, kag may duha ka isda."

Dayon ginsugo ni Jesus ang iya mga sumulunod nga papungkuon ang mga tawo nga grupo-grupo sa mga hilamon.

Gani nagpulungko ang mga tawo sa tag-100 kag tag-50.

Pagkatapos, ginkuha ni Jesus ang lima ka tinapay kag duha ka isda. Nagtangla siya sa langit kag nagpasalamat sa Dios. Dayon ginpamihak-pihak niya ang tinapay kag ginhatag sa iya mga sumulunod agod ipanagtag sa mga tawo. Kag ginpartida man niya ang isda sa tanan.

Nakakaon sila tanan kag nagkalabusog.

Sa tapos makakaon ang tanan, gintipon nila ang mga nabilin nga tinapay kag isda, kag dose pa ka alat ang napuno.

Ang kadamuon sang mga lalaki lang nga nagkalaon 5,000. 

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Meditation: 

What can satisfy the deepest longing and desire of the heart – except God alone. Do you believe that is true? Of all the miracles Jesus did, this is the only one which is repeated in all four gospels. A great multitude had gathered to hear Jesus, no doubt because they were hungry for the word of life. Jesus’ disciples wanted to send them away at the end of the day because they did not have the resources to feed them. They even complained how much money it would take to feed such a crowd – at least six month’s wages! Jesus took the little they had – five loaves and two fish – and giving thanks to his heavenly Father, distributed to all until they were satisfied of their hunger. They took up what was left over, twelve baskets full so that nothing would be wasted. 

What is the significance of this miracle? The miraculous feeding of such a great multitude pointed to God's provision of manna in the wilderness for the people of Israel under Moses' leadership. This food foreshadowed the true heavenly bread which Jesus would offer his followers. The sign of the multiplication of the loaves when the Lord says the blessing, breaks and distributes through his disciples prefigures the superabundance of the unique bread of his Eucharist or Lord’s Supper. Jesus makes a claim only God can make: He is the true bread of heaven that can satisfy the deepest hunger we experience.The feeding of the five thousand shows the remarkable generosity of God and his great kindness towards us. In the multiplication of the loaves and fishes we see a sign and a symbol of what God always does. When God gives, he gives abundantly. He gives more than we need for ourselves that we may have something to share with others, especially those who lack what they need. God takes the little we have and multiplies it for the good of others. Do you trust in God's provision for you and do you share freely with others, especially those who lack? 

"Lord Jesus Christ, you satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude for your blessings and give me a generous heart that I may freely share with others what you have given to me."