Mk 6:30-34
Come Away
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.
Today has at least three big items on the agenda: The First Saturday of the month, the memorial of St Blaise, commemorate by the blessing of the throats, and Day of Prayer for African American Communities. Our Gospel passage notes that Jesus, seeing how tired and hungry the disciples were, invited them to go to a quiet place and "get some rest". Doesn't that sound appealing to us, who are also pushed and pulled to the max? May we listen to Jesus and set aside some quiet, restful prayer time today and tomorrow, at least, if not even into next week and beyond, especially with Lent so close. And yet, Jesus also sees the need to tend to the people, so back to teaching and healing. We can't do wrong by following his example for there is much work to be done. Finding the balance is key.
Bro Rene
Dear God help me to be a good minister, teacher and healer to myself as well at to others. Amen.
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