The Orthodox Christian Church identifies that there are seven Holy Sacraments; nevertheless, it is also understood that all that is good and profitable for our souls is a Sacrament. For example, waking up in the morning and giving thanks to God can be considered a Sacrament. In other words, we can rightly say that life is a sacrament. From this perspective, the Malankara Orthodox Church sees the Qurbana in the same way. For most Malankara Orthodox Christians, Qurbana is an exclusive experience reserved for Sunday, particularly when the Priest recites the Words of Institution, “blessed, consecrated, broke….” This reminds the faithful of the reality that Christ instituted the Qurbana so that we might receive his precious Body and Blood every time we celebrate it.

Many topics and themes can be extrapolated from the “Feeding of the Five Thousand”, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 14. There are several metaphorical and theological ideas hidden within this well-known miracle of Jesus Christ. But here I want to demonstrate how the compassion of Christ led him to be hospitable to those that were following His ministry.

The Psalmist David writes “Not to us, but your name be the glory.” (Psalm 115:1) David is saying with boldness and a contrite heart that whatever we do or say, that is, in word or in deed, the glory should be given to God. Saying phrases like, “glory to God,” “praise God,” “thank God” have become a Christian “fad.” These phrases have become a type of “lip service” to God.