He went off to a deserted place to pray. Jesus cured many people and was, naturally, VERY popular. People sought him and he could have burned himself out meeting everyone's needs. Sometimes that's a mistake we all make. Tonight will be an opportunity to do just that.
Life can be really hard.
People we care about fall ill, families break up, tests are failed. This is Hunger and Homeless Week. During this holiday season we want to take a look at the influence consumerism has on us as individuals and the world. He sends us not to be served but to serve. The semester is over and most students will be back home very soon.