"You, yourselves, give them something to eat!"
How many times have I myself felt the total helplessness of the Apostles when I face the hunger of others, when I have nothing to give them. And He says to me the impossible command: "Give them something to eat!" Where, O Lord, will I get the bread I need to feed them?
What do you have at hand? He asks me. Bring it to me, and I will bless it, and then I want you to hand it out freely.
I have nothing but a few pitiful words to give, but how many times have I been blessed and strengthened by the words of others --- I have seemingly randomly picked up just the right book at the right time and read words that have strengthened my soul. And I have known that You are with me, that You Yourself have fed my hunger.
Here, O Lord, are my pitiful words. Take them and give them to whoever can use them! They are Yours.
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