July 14
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”
Readings
Reflection
Today’s reading in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that we have to rely on the goodness of God as shown through those to whom we minister and meet along the way.
Jesus sends the Twelve out two by two and gives them authority over unclean spirits, but they were to take nothing for the journey except a walking stick, sandals, and the tunic that they were wearing. It would take a leap of faith to venture out on a mission with no supplies to sustain oneself, yet that is exactly what Jesus is asking the Twelve to do.
How would we react to such a charge? Most of us would refuse, or perhaps, gather just a few things and take them along. After all, who would know?
Perhaps we would conspire with the one we were traveling with on our journey, yet none of the Twelve took such an action.
They did go out on mission and stay where they were invited. They ate what others gave them and taught what Christ had taught them. They received no pay for this. They were true Apostles! They had a trust in Jesus that most of us can only dream of having. Yet, we do trust, at least as much as we feel is possible.
This day, let us try to trust that God will provide for us. It will be incredibly rewarding for us when we realize that God may not give us what we think we need, but will give us what we truly need to be his followers!
Peace,
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