It may be our ability to be a good neighbour, a caring listener, or a willing member of our community. In whatever way we minister to the needs of others, we show the compassion of Christ and extend his friendship. We are reminded that when we gather around the altar, we make an offering of self and accept the challenge of Jesus to do what we can for the food of others. He receives our gifts in the same manner as He accepted the five loaves and two fishes from the disciples, and gives them value. The Lord sends us forth to give as we have received, to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to love as we have been loved.

Stay well and safe!

Fr. Arsenio