1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 / Mark 6:53-56
In this world, what is visible is what we often call the visible reality.
But there is also what is invisible to the naked eye.
But with visual aids like microscopes and other devices, these so-called invisible objects can then be seen.
And then there is the other world, the spiritual world, which is often invisible because it does not have form and matter.
There are times when the spiritual world would manifest itself and then we can see it, although it is not a permanent feature.
In the 1st reading, king Solomon and all Israel offered a great sacrifice to the Lord God in the Temple.
The priests brought in the ark of the covenant which contains the two tablets of the Law.
The Lord God accepted the sacrifice and manifested His presence as a cloud and that the Temple is His dwelling place.
In the gospel, Jesus and His disciples came to land at Gennesaret.
No sooner had they stepped out of the boat than people recognized Jesus and brought to Him the sick and those who suffered from illness.
Even touching His cloak brought about a cure from the sickness.
Although we may not be able to see the spiritual realities, let us have faith in the divine presence.
And Jesus will affirm our faith by answering our prayers and granting our needs.