Guided reflection:

The Pharisees might not have been open to who Jesus was, but the people knew that there was something special going on here! When they did not find Jesus where they thought he would be, they got into boats to cross the sea to find him! Talk about determination! What in your life has made you so determined to seek more? Has it ever been more of God? More of the stories of Jesus?

Guided prayer:

“Forgive our complacency. We know the stories of your love, O God, and act as though it is no big deal! The God of the universe loves ME! Wants ME to be whole! Wants Me to know abundant life! Shake me up a bit, Lord! Amen”