Compassion comes as a result of someone’s
identification of the needs of others. Jesus is identical to the sick and
suffering as his compassion prompted him to do good for them. In the miracle of
multiplying the bread, it was compassion that caused Jesus to provide food for
them, to think of ways to satisfy their hunger, and to show God's intervention
for their benefit.
But the opposite response came from the disciples of
Jesus. They were also in the same situation as Jesus. While Jesus felt
compassionate, they thought only of themselves and the discomfort they would
experience. They did not like taking unnecessary risks.
As the disciples of Jesus, at this time, we must
follow the example that Jesus had shown us. We must help the poor and the
needy. Do not be afraid of taking any risks. Because, in fact, the risks that
God expects us are not beyond our strength and ability. We are expected to give
what we have and even ourselves to help and serve others. When we do that, God
acts through us and miracles happen. Where there are compassion and mercy,
miracles always happen there.
By Fr. Risco Batbual, SVD.
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