Memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 106)
Response: Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people.
Alleluia: (Matthew 4:4)
Alleluia, alleluia.
One does not live on bread alone,
But on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: (Mark 8:1 to 10)
Reflection
Today’s readings reveal a striking contrast between false worship and true compassion.
Jeroboam allows fear to shape his decisions. His insecurity leads him to create idols, reshaping religion for personal preservation rather than faithful obedience. This becomes a warning for every believer.
Fear can distort faith.
Convenience can replace obedience.
Idols are not always statues. They can be habits, ambitions, attachments, or anything that quietly displaces God from the center of our lives.
The psalm echoes this tragedy. The people forget the God who saved them. Spiritual forgetfulness becomes the root of their downfall.
In the Gospel, we witness the opposite spirit.
Where Jeroboam acts from fear, Jesus acts from compassion.
Jesus sees the hunger of the crowd and responds with love. He does not begin with scarcity but with trust. Seven loaves and a few fish become more than enough in the hands of grace.
The message is deeply personal.
Where fear builds idols, love builds communion.
Where insecurity divides, compassion nourishes.
Where control restricts, trust multiplies.
The Lord gently asks us:
What idols have taken root in our hearts?
Where is fear shaping our choices?
What small offering is Jesus inviting us to place in his hands?
Prayer
Lord, free us from the idols we create,
Those subtle attachments that steal our devotion.
Give us the heart of Jesus,
A heart that sees, trusts, and responds with generosity.
Multiply our small offerings
So they may become blessings for many.
I Jesus Christ Holy Mighty Name
Amen.
God bless and have a bountiful day
Pal Ronnie
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