“Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31)

Jesus is used to waking up early in the day to go to pray in the desert, because the environment there is relatively quieter. Jesus invited His disciples to rest there because they are probably very tired both physically and mentally after they returned from their mission.

The rest enjoyed by the apostles is not without purpose; rather, being with Jesus, they told Him all they had done and taught, as well as sharing their sadness and happiness.

To rest means to enjoy the harmony of love between each other, and the peace when we are together with Jesus. Thus, aside from a quieter environment, it also requires the harmony between a group of people or family.

Today we can enjoy this sense of quietness in front of the Eucharist.

Jesus leaves behind the Sacrament of Eucharist. Not only can it nourish our heart and soul, but it can also be a companion on our lonely days. Let us always enjoy our time with God, especially when we are in front of the Eucharist and in harmony with our group.