Mark 6:7-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts;
9 but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.
10 He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place.
11 If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.”
12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent.
13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
This is today's Gospel - Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 4th Week of Ordinary Time
Fr. Roger Lopez, OFM gave today's reflection. I loved his analogy. He compared the sending out of the 12 to the old Pony Express mail service.
I grew up loving everything Old West. This was perfect for me.
Here's the idea. All Christians are involved in this "Pony Express", the mission to pass the message of Christ along to others. We are also involved in helping to bring healing to those who are suffering. The mission did not end with the 12. The Gospel has been passed on through the centuries to us, to each one of us, and beyond.
Here is the short video.
