AletheiAnveshana: 15th Sunday: Called to be His Chosen to Preach

Monday, 8 July 2024

15th Sunday: Called to be His Chosen to Preach

                                                 Called to be His Chosen to Preach

Amos 7:12-15; Eph 1:3-14; Mk 6:7-13 (B 15)

“Open then your ears. Enjoy the fragrance of eternal life breathed on you” (DO)

 

Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus sent out the Twelve. These twelve were selected from among Jesus’ disciples and named them apostles. The word apostle means “one who is sent.” The number twelve is also a symbolic number, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. By naming twelve apostles, Jesus shows his mission to be in continuity with the mission of God’s people, Israel.

Jesus continues to send us into the world as his disciples. But like the first disciples, we are not sent alone. Jesus has given us the community of the Church, which strengthens our life of discipleship. The Christian message can only authentically be proclaimed in and through the community of faith that is the Church. In our work with others, we build this community of faith and can invite others to share it.

The news that our God the Father loves us with an infinite love and has brought us to life to make us happy for all eternity. This news is for everyone. No one should be left out of the liberating teaching of Jesus, no one is excluded from God’s Love. It is necessary to reach every corner of the world. We must proclaim the joy of full and universal salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man for us, who died and rose again and is actively present in the Church.

Why does Jesus tell the apostles to “travel light” with little or no provision? “Poverty of spirit” frees us from greed and preoccupation with our possessions and makes ample room for God’s provision. The Lord wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves. He wishes to work in and through each of us for his glory. Are we ready to use the spiritual authority and power which God wishes you to exercise on his behalf? The Lord entrusts us with his gifts and talents. Are we eager to place ourselves at his service, to do whatever he bids us, and to witness his truth and saving power to whomever he sends us?

The Twelve brought the message and the mercy of the King all humanity, and that remains the Church’s task today and every day. They brought the King’s mercy. Not only did they bring this shattering demand upon men; they brought also help and healing. They brought liberation to poor, demon-possessed men and women. From the beginning Christianity has aimed to bring health to body and to soul. It has always aimed not only at soul salvation, but at whole salvation. It brought not only a hand to lift from moral wreckage, but a hand to lift from physical pain and suffering. We have been chosen by God to be prophets. We are valuable to the Lord. We are worthy in his sight. We are people he has called to live his Love and to spread his Love. May we be prophets of his Truth.

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