And I listened to him attentively. I really cannot remember vividly how the conversation went, but I do remember telling him, that as I was growing up, attending a Catholic high school and having a seminarian brother at that time and now a very loving and caring Priest. I have tried to interpret the words and verses in the bible, in the deepest meaning of it, in my own little way. and so we talk about it.
And in one part, I told him that famine could be interpreted in many ways. That is my understanding. I even remember my brother in one of his sermon, he said, that when Jesus raised the loaves of bread and pieces of fish and pray, He really did not multiply it. But the people listening to Him was touched, and so they started to put out whatever they have brought and start sharing. He touched their hearts to be generous, loving and caring.
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| It Must Be Time For Lunch Now, 1979 by Francesca Woodman |
Share vs Famine
Share love,
it is free and amazing,
it can create wonders and miracles...
Share your food,
as it is not only nourishing
you and his body
but also his soul.
Knowing that someone cares.
Share peace,
as it is everyone's need.
a peaceful mind
desires happiness for everyone.
Share your smile
to everyone
no exemptions
as it develop a loving
and peaceful environment.
Share your being,
it is only by sharing yourself
that you will understand
how people live.
and understanding them
is the key to help.
Share your being,
it is only by sharing yourself
that you will understand
how people live.
and understanding them
is the key to help.
Share your blessings
and abundance,
as you cannot bring these to
life after death.
It is when we stop sharing
love, peace, blessings and abundance
that chaos, conflicts,
and wars will arise.
posted for Magpie Tales
photo courtesy of Tess Kincaid
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ReplyDeleteParengJJ
ReplyDeleteWise words. We take a stand to do good and follow on that. If in the the course of it obstacles appear we clear them off even if we take time. We are all the while consistent in our resolve. I get this feeling reading your wonderful verse Pare!
Hank
Your brother's explanation of the fish story is one I've never heard. I like that. It makes perfect sense, especially in the context of Jesus encouraging us to think, do, share, and so on.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of a scene (pardon the pop culture reference) out of Jesus Christ Superstar, when Jesus is surrounded by the masses begging for healing. Out of frustration, partly from the madness of it all, and partly from the fact that no one had been listening to his words, Jesus throws his hands into the air and screams "Heal yourselves!!"
In other words, as your brother suggested, we have the means and goodness within ourselves to be the kind of humans we are supposed to be: Those who share and go through life in the spirit of kindness, and with an attitude of love. (Those are MY minister's words, but beautiful as well.)
Thought provoking post, JJ.....
I choose to "Share love" any day, even if sometime the sharing comes at a price money will never understand.
ReplyDeletesharing has been made into an ugly thing....we have turned the less fortunate into the enemy of success...these are the signs of our times...and what is to come will come...
ReplyDeleteMost of us were taught to share, what happened to the people in charge?
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and touching, JJ... and so true. We need to be more giving... a smile, a kind gesture, helping someone...
ReplyDeleteThere are so many of us who yearn for real peace. I wonder why, then, why? Why does it keep turning out this way? I started working for peace in my way back in 1966. It's still just as confused as ever, maybe worse.
ReplyDeleteBountiful blessings, share and love one another. Thank you for the reminder, JJ. ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, JJ. Simply beautiful, insightful and very true.
ReplyDeleteGod graciously allows us to partake in His glorious bounty of which there is more than enough to go around. In the end, we are to place it all back into His hands.
Can it be too much to ask to take only what one needs and share with the rest of our worldwide brothers and sisters? Is life really that much more with excess? If so, why do the rich crave for more? Material is never enough. It is love and compassion that truly nourishes us.
great calling to share.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. We are all born with the ability to share...it is up to us to open up and do it. Love and serve in the Lords name.
ReplyDeleteYes, sharing makes us human.
ReplyDeleteit is indeed so meaningful another nice post jj as expected of you
ReplyDeleteLooked at from a new way, it's still as wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the thoughtful message in your poem ..
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Sharing is meaningful, but very few people do it, and still less are people who do it in the right spirit.
ReplyDeleteThis is so impressive, so filled with truth and with love. Wonderful. Wonderful, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThere are many kinds of miracles, and peace would be a great one!
ReplyDeleteIndeed. It is more blessed to give than to receive...
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed that particular interpretation. It often seems as though those who have less are the ones who are most willing to share what little they have. (The story of the widow's mite from the Bible also comes to mind.) Whether it's a smile, a genuine compliment, an act of forgiveness, or a $5 donation, we can all give something to better the world, one day at a time. :-)
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ReplyDeleteYes, read the interview. Very good! Made comments at Blue Bell itself. Great Pare!
Hank
This is a really good and meaningful interpretation :D Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful message JJ!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you and your brother preach.
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