Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop

My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.

Jesus continually shows his compassion for others throughout the gospels. He cares about both their physical and spiritual well-being because he knows he needs to address both our body and a soul through his words and works. He marries his preaching to his actions and cares for the entire person.

In what ways are we compassionate toward others? How do we anticipate and address their needs? What can we do to feed our own bodies and souls?

O Lord, take pity on us and feed us with your Bread of Life.

Amen.