2 Aug 2020
Stuck in the Story?
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For 2 August 2020, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 14:13–21
When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.†Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.†They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.†And he said, “Bring them here to me.†Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
02 August 2020 @ 3:21 am
Thank you so much, Ann. This is superb, and timely.
And it’s helped me prepare a homily for this Sunday… or at least make my homily incarnate, dealing with the situations of hunger (of all kinds) still awaiting attention by Jesus’ disciples, including me.
02 August 2020 @ 4:12 am
Ann, I am grateful for the loaves and fishes you dare to share. I always look forward to and welcome the Word you break open. Thank you.
02 August 2020 @ 7:05 am
Clever, insightful and oh so relevant. Thank you
02 August 2020 @ 11:25 pm
…a wonderful connection to the then and now. Thank you, Ann
03 August 2020 @ 12:31 am
Wonderful, challenging preaching Ann. I may only have a sardine and a saltine but even that I am called to share. Thank you for preaching and in sticking me. Harry
03 August 2020 @ 1:34 am
Ann, brilliant, provocative, imaginative, and right on target. It is uncomfortable being the target, but you are brave enough to shoot that arrow right at my heart. Thanks.
03 August 2020 @ 3:24 am
Stretching and creative. Thank you.
03 August 2020 @ 3:53 am
WOW!!!! This is my first time in hearing your homily. How I wish I could have heard these homilies in my childhood to the present time of my life at 84. Thank you.
03 August 2020 @ 11:11 am
So much.
So much wrong with the world and its people. What ever happened to civility?
Do we need riots, hate filled prejudice, and oppression? Let’s ask and pray to Jesus for a holy, peaceful revolution where He is Lord of all lives
03 August 2020 @ 11:12 am
So much wrong with the world and its people. What ever happened to civility?
Do we need riots, hate filled prejudice, and oppression? Let’s ask and pray to Jesus for a holy, peaceful revolution where He is Lord of all lives
03 August 2020 @ 1:38 pm
Thank you kindly professor! May you continue to preach the word of God with such gusto and boldness! This is very inspiring! Peace & grace.
03 August 2020 @ 2:17 pm
Dear Ann,
I find myself becoming hope-full, too, even as I ask, “What loaves & fish do I have to share?â€
Profound preaching! Thank you.
04 August 2020 @ 5:30 am
As usual, great preaching from Dr. Garrido. Thank you very much. I really appreciate your courage in taking on a difficult issue. I pray that Christians will be able to respond to this pivotal moment in our history.