2. When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9, 36
3. or faces He didn’t see crowd just numbers HE SAW PERSONS!
4. a shame a flame of love Each had a name a fame and so much suffering
5. To see crowds as persons one has to: PRAY SHARE FAST CLICK TO CONTINUE CLICK TO CONTINUE CLICK TO CONTINUE
6. TO FAST IS NOT : JUST TO STAY AWAY FROM FOOD OR DRINK OR WHATEVER SACRIFICE YOU COME UP WITH, OR THINK!
7. TO PLACE ONESELF FREELY WHERE OTHERS ARE FORCED TO STAY TO SEE LIFE FROM THEIR POINT OF VIEW TO FAST IS: TO FEEL OTHER PEOPLE’S NEEDS TO MIX WITH THE CROWD AND BE ONE OF THEM BACK
8. TO PRAY IS NOT : OR JUST TELL THE LORD WHAT IS THAT MOST BOTHERS FEELINGS WRITTEN BY OTHERS TO SAY MANY WORDS
9. TO SEEK THE LORD’S VIEWS TO PRAY IS: TO HEAR WHAT HE SAYS TO SEE IN HIS LIGHT WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO SEEK THE LORD’S HANDS
10. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. This, then, is how you should pray: Matthew 6, 9-14 BACK
11. TO SHARE IS NOT : TO JUST DIP A HAND IN A POCKET FOR COINS OR PICK SOMETHING SMALL TO GIVE AS IF GOLD
12. TO SHARE IS: TO BE PRESENT WHERE ONE CAN BE USEFUL TO OFFER ONE’S GOODS EVEN IF ONLY FIVE BARLEY LOAVES AND TWO FISH TO EMPOWER OTHERS TO STAND ON THEIR OWN TO GET INVOLVED IN FINDING SOLUTIONS
14. ...And the disciples said: "Send the crowds away, so they can buy themselves some food." Jesus replied, "You give them something to eat." "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. "Bring them here to me," he said. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Matthew 14, 14-21 BACK END
15. LET US OPEN OUR EYES TO SEE OPEN OUR MINDS TO MEDITATE OPEN OUR HEARTS TO EMBRACE THOSE GOD PUTS BY OUR SIDE Have a joyful Lent.