Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 2, 2020 Yr A St. Michael’s Episcopal Church The Reverend Canon Michael J. Horvath Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 Have you ever appreciated how readily food is available to us? As I was reflecting on today’s Gospel, I made a point this week of noting how many times I ate or snacked during the course of a day, and, let me tell you, it was eye-opening. I’ve always had what’s called a “healthy appetite”. I don’t think I’ve encountered a meal that I didn’t like or love. And I’m a joyous diner, I love good, fresh ingredients, well-seasoned dishes and a fabulous dessert can make an entire meal in my estimation. But as I tracked my eating habits, I noticed that it was so easy to reach for snacks, make sandwiches, order in, take out, or wait for Charles to make an amazing dinner. I was never in want. I am, for good or bad, well fed. Perhaps you have the same feeling – when we are well fed, we f...
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