COMMENTARY

Genesis 14:18-20
An Old Testament prefigurement of the Eucharist. Melchizedek, King of Salem, brings out bread and wine to Abraham when the two meet before the sovereign's gates.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Paul's report of the Eucharistic tradition. Writing to the Corinthian Christians, Paul reminds them of the teaching concerning Holy Communion which he first received from the eyewitnesses of the Lord and participants in the institution of this Holy Meal in the Upper Room.

Luke 9:11-17
Feeding the five-thousand. Jesus miraculously multiplies a pantry of five loaves and two fish to feed a hungry congregation, with twelve baskets of leftovers!

THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS

Gospel: Luke 9:11-17
When we read the stories of the miraculous feedings which Jesus performed for those who fol…