Jesus can do anything, but he often expects his disciples to participate in his work. Notice that although Jesus performs the miracle, it is the disciples who find the boy with the loaves and fishes, distribute the food and collect the leftovers. We must reject the error of quietism — the idea that activity has little to no place in our spiritual life — and recognize that we have an active role to play in Christ’s sacred mission.
This month, I challenge you to support one effort to serve the poor and those most in need in your community.
Do you recognize that Christ has work for you to do in this life? When you see suffering around you, is your first response to consider what Christ might be asking you to do? How can you grow in your awareness of the tasks Christ is asking you to undertake?