Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday, 2nd Week in Easter

May 2, 2025, John 6: 1-15

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More Than Enough.

Speaking to a crowd at the drop of a hat can be nerve-wracking for some people. What do I say? Sometimes, I can’t even think of a theme or subject to talk about. The mind can go blank so quickly. 

But the gospel today says that Jesus knew what he would do when he asked Philip to get food for more than 5000 people, and Philip must have felt intimidated. Can you imagine trying to feed everybody who attends Mass on a typical weekend at the drop of a hat?

Pulling out our billfold and giving somebody something to help them is almost automatic. But Jesus wants us to know we have a resource within us that can supply all we need. Jesus was looking for someone he could work through who had His heart of compassion.

He found His heart in a little boy who felt everyone’s hunger more than his own. So he gave all he had without thinking about it. He let Jesus do the rest. Trust, like a door to the heart of Jesus, opens up the possibilities of His compassion. Every good thing He wishes to accomplish through us comes through that door, reassuring us of His provision. 

Gospel Challenge:
We never have to be afraid of the good we can do for someone with the little we have to offer. God loves working through our nothingness so he can do everything for others.

Think of those words of the gospel when faced with something more than you can handle: “Jesus knew what he was going to do.” He always does and always will anytime we knock on his “door.” When guided by His love, our small acts can make a significant difference.

Ove Your Neighbor!

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC  

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