17 February 2026 - Only By Grace Reflections

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Topic: Do you always forget God’s faithfulness and power? (17 February 2026 - Only By Grace Reflections)

First Reading: James 1:12-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19
Alleluia: John 14:23
Gospel: Mark 8:14-21

In today’s gospel, we find the disciples in a boat, caught in a moment of very human panic. They realized they had forgotten to bring bread - only one loaf sat between them. Despite having just witnessed Jesus feed thousands from a few scraps, their hearts were anchored in scarcity rather than providence.

How often do we do the same? When a new crisis hits - a financial strain, a health scare, or a broken relationship - we often react as if it’s the first time we’ve ever faced a challenge. We forget the "baskets of leftovers" from our own pasts. Jesus’ question to the disciples is a gentle but firm wake-up call for us today: "Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened?" When you feel "low on bread," don't look at the empty basket. Look at the One sitting across from you in the boat. He is the Bread of Life, and with Him, one loaf is always more than enough.