Mark 6: 30-34
No Rest For the Weary
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. 33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
We can see and hear the crowds eager for healing, starved for teaching,, starved for food! A burden so heavy that even when Jesus and the apostles seek a quiet place for rest, the crowds follow and their work continues. No rest for the weary here, for sure. Although we are not one of the Twelve and the demanding crowds our lives are not as large as those who followed Jesus, it seems that "there is always something else" in our lives that keep us from the rest we seek, the rest we need. Like Jesus, may we find the grace to continue responding to people and needs and trust that "our time will come." Let us call on Jesus for the strength to continue. He has been there, he understands, he will help.
Bro. Rene
Dear Lord, as we go about
our homes and work, let us bring your presence with us. Let us speak
your peace, your grace, your mercy, and your perfect order to all we
meet. Give us a fresh supply of strength to do our work. Let even our
smallest accomplishments bring you glory. When we are confused, guide
us. When we are burned out, infuse us with the light of the Holy Spirit.
Thank you for being our source of life! Amen.
Rev. Herbert Yost, C.S.C.
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