PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “LOOKING UP TO HEAVEN”

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristMemorial of Saint Paulinus, Bishop of Nola PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “LOOKING UP TO HEAVEN”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9:11b-17Jesus spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God,and he healed those who needed to be cured.As the day was drawing to a close,the Twelve approached him and said,"Dismiss the crowdso that they can go to the surrounding villages and farmsand find lodging and provisions;for we are in a deserted place here."He said to them, "Give them some food yourselves."They replied, "Five loaves and two fish are all we have,unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people."Now the men there numbered about five thousand.Then he said to his disciples,"Have them sit down in groups of about fifty."They did so and made them all sit down.Then taking the five loaves and the two fish,and looking up to heaven,he said the blessing over them, broke them,and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.They all ate and were satisfied.And when the leftover fragments were picked up,they filled twelve wicker baskets.Reflection by Michelle Lim-Tan : Vice President of Finance, The Fortune Group; Member of the Board of Directors, The Fortune Group; Chief Operating Officer, Fortune Real Properties; Assistant Service Head - Compassion Ministry; Member - Household of Christ Community-Cebu City#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel