Jesus feeds large crowds twice in the Gospels. First, he feeds 5,000 people with 5 loaves and 12 baskets left over. Later, he feeds 4,000 with 7 loaves and 4 baskets left over. Begin to learn the significance of these numbers for the Eucharist and the Church.
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