When I read this week’s Gospel, it brought me back to when my kids were little and I would long for a few moments of peace and quiet to just be alone and catch my breath. But then quickly realized, how much they needed me.
  
So, reading how Jesus and the Apostles traveled to an isolated place to “catch their breath”, made me understand how important it is to rest and regroup. Jesus had compassion towards His friends and knew they needed time to reflect and pray quietly. However, as they arrived to their “quiet” destination, they were greeted by thousands who continued to seek the spiritual guidance of their leader. Jesus also had compassion towards all these people so instead of turning them away in frustration, he is moved, and begins to teach them many things. I love the line when Jesus describes the throngs of followers. “They were like sheep without a shepherd.” How could He turn them away, they needed Him?
  
I guess I can relate. I love teaching the children about Jesus and the Gospel. I love providing them with knowledge so they can grow in their love of their faith and understand what it is to be a disciple of Christ, and how important it is to share all that they have with the crowd.