First Reading - Genesis 3:9-24
Gospel - Mark 8:1-10
In the first reading from Genesis, we see the aftermath of Adam and Eve’s disobedience. God, who once walked with them in the garden, now asks, “Where are you?” Not because He doesn’t know, but because He wants them to recognize how sin has separated them from Him. Fear and blame enter the world—Adam blames Eve, Eve blames the serpent, and both face the consequences of their actions. Pain, toil, and exile become part of human life. Yet, even in their punishment, God does not abandon them. He clothes them, showing His continued care, and sets them on a new path outside the garden.
In contrast, the Gospel presents us with a scene of abundance and compassion. A great crowd follows Jesus, hungry and weary. Unlike Adam and Eve, who took food in disobedience, these people wait in trust. Jesus, moved by their need, multiplies the loaves and fish, feeding thousands. This miracle is a sign of God’s continued care, despite human weakness. While sin brings separation, Jesus brings restoration.
These readings invite us to reflect on two key truths. First, sin distances us from God, but He never stops seeking us. Like Adam and Eve, we sometimes make choices that lead us away from Him. We may try to hide in guilt, but God still calls, “Where are you?” He invites us to return, not to punish us, but to heal us.
Second, God’s love is abundant. Jesus’ miracle of feeding the crowd reminds us that God does not give sparingly—He provides more than enough. When we trust in Him, we will never be left empty.
So, where are we today? Are we hiding in shame, avoiding God? Or are we coming to Him in trust, knowing that He will provide? Let us turn back to Him, acknowledging our need and receiving His mercy. For even when we fall, He is always ready to restore and fill us once again.
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