Daily Gospel for April 24, 2020. Readings of the day. John 6:1-15

Readings of the day April 24. (2nd Friday of Easter)

Reading of the Acts of the Apostles 5:34-42. A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a short time, and said to them, "Fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about to do to these men. Some time ago, Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone important, and about four hundred men joined him, but he was killed, and all those who were loyal to him were disbanded and came to nothing. After him came Judas the Galilean at the time of the census. He also drew people after him, but he too perished and all who were loyal to him were scattered. So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." They were persuaded by him. After recalling the apostles, they had them flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. And all day long, both at the temple and in their homes, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the Messiah, Jesus.

Daily Psalm. Psalm 27(26):1,4,13-14.

(R). "There is one thing I ask of the Lord, to live in the house of the Lord".

The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? (R).

There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long, to live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to savour the sweetness of the Lord, to behold his temple. (R).

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Hope in him, hold firm and take heart. Hope in the Lord! (R).

Daily Gospel Acclamation. Gospel of the day April 24. (2nd Friday of Easter)

Alleluia, alleluia! We know that Christ is truly risen from the dead: have mercy on us, triumphant King. Alleluia.

Daily Gospel. Gospel of the day April 24, 2020. John 6:1-15.

Reading for the Gospel of the day - (2nd Friday of Easter - Jesus multiplies the breads and fishes) Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. The Jewish feast of Passover was near. When Jesus raised his eyes and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, he said to Philip, "Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?" He said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, "Two hundred days´ wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them to have a little (bit)." One of his disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, said to him, There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many? Jesus said, "Have the people recline." Now there was a great deal of grass in that place. So the men reclined, about five thousand in number. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples, "Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted."
So they collected them, and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves that had been more than they could eat. When the people saw the sign he had done, they said, "This is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world." Since Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain alone.

Daily Gospel Commentaries by Pope Francis.

In the Gospel of the day, Jesus was moved when he saw the multitude that was exhausted and hungry, and he went out to meet them to help them. Not only did he care for those who followed him, but he wanted his disciples to commit themselves to helping the people by sending them:

"Give them something to eat."

Jesus´ blessing on the five loaves and the two fishes announces in advance the Eucharist from which the Christian is nourished and from which he draws strength for life.

The Eucharist transforms us into the body of Christ and into food for our brothers and sisters. Jesus wants his food to reach everyone and that his disciples, who are us, be the ones who give it to others.

Jesus has taught us the way to follow and he commands us to be the ones who take it to others, to HIM, who is food that satiates and gives life, creates unity and communion. (Reflection on the Gospel of the day. General Audience, August 17, 2016)

Pope´s quotes.

"There are families in need who cannot work and have nothing to eat. Then along come usurers to take what little they have. Let us  Pray Together for these families´ dignity. And let us pray also for the usurers, that the Lord might touch their hearts and convert them." (04.23.2020 - @pontifex)

Daily Gospel. Meditation in video for Gospel of the day April 24. (2nd Friday of Easter)