Irony
Irony is clearly discernible in each of our readings.
Restoring our Saint Joseph statue

Refurbishing our Saint Joseph statue
They beg Jesus to heal him
As Mark writes it, is very touching. Mark tells us that the crowd brought the man to Jesus. “They” beg Jesus to heal him.
Five Barley Loaves
He saw that in some way the small boy with the five barley loaves and two fish was key to feeding five thousand people.
Draw others to Jesus
You and I are called to draw others to faith in Jesus Christ.
Risk of a life changing event

God’s grace is here, always. But we do need to open our eyes, and mouths to find it.