"Wherever the river flows, every sort of living creature that can multiply shall live, and there shall be abundant fish, for wherever this water comes the sea shall be made fresh." Ez 47:9
God's care for us can never be overstated. As long as we stay in tune with God's law and Jesus' path, there will always be food for all. Of course, this does not mean that God will be a magician. God provides for all, but we must learn to share what flows from the heart and mind of God, and therein lies the problem.
Too many people think of the earth's goods as something they have earned and have a right to for as long as they pay their bills and taxes. While this might be true in countries that protect the right to own private property, it does not trump God's desire. God wants all people to eat, drink clean, water, have a place to sleep that is safe and that means we have to work towards a just society no matter the values of a particular form of government.
This is especially true during Lent when we take time to examine our own attitudes towards those who lack the basic necessities of life. The Gospel demands that we create a safety net for the poor, the sick and the elderly. (Lk 12:33) Helping create this kind of a society is the obligation of every person who professes to follow Jesus.
Today, share something with the poor. Bring clothes or food to a local shelter.
Who helped you learn the basic tenets of the Gospel?
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