A blank canvas becomes beautiful when a masterpiece is painted, a worthless check can become priceless once a number is written in and a name is signed, common pieces of metal can be put together to create an expensive car. The meaning and purpose of something can change drastically depending on how we look at it. When we hear this week’s Gospel, do we see an occasion where a great crowd came together to share their gifts with one another, or do we see a miracle where Jesus Christ, son of God performed a beautiful miracle providing and nourishing more than 5,000 people? Perspective matters.