In today's reading Jesus goes up the mountain where those who are poor in spirit, those who are outcasts such as the blind, the lame, mute, etc. have come for healing. Jesus is touched and says, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry." Jesus then takes seven loaves and five fish, blesses them and the feed the crowds with seven baskets left over.
Jesus first goes to the mountain. Mountains have been used as a meeting place with God throughout history. Jesus is man yes, but also the Christ, the door keeper who ushers us through the door to God, so we find it appropriate that he is gathered with those who are humbled, meek, and the poor in spirit. He consoles them, he forgives them their sins, and heals them. Are they just healed in body? No, Christ heals the soul, the spirit, too. As we read today's Gospel we are called to that mountain too, to be healed and made whole, to be purified and ready to meet God.
Ask yourself, What do I need healing in my life? Is there something physically wrong with me, or does it mask a deeper pain? Is there something that I can find healing through in an Anointing of the Sick or through the Sacrament of Reconciliation? In both there is great healing if we are open to it. Perhaps this can be part of our Advent journey?
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