Preparing for next week
For those who would like to start reflecting on next week's gospel,
the text can be found
here.
Preparing for next week’s gospel: Fifth Sunday of the Year B
Mark 1: 29-39 He cured many who suffered from diseases
of one kind or another.
(Some suggestions framed for a group discussion)
'Let us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring country towns, so that I can proclaim the message there too, because that is why I came.'
How are we meant to “proclaim the message” when we are not able to cast out demons or cure the sick? Perhaps our mission to evangelise comes in two parts:
- Pray daily and pray often (today’s gospel shows Jesus doing just that)
- Rather than talk, perhaps let our actions speak for us. We can’t cure the sick but we can care for them; we can’t cast out demons but we can listen to an anguished heart; we can’t raise the dead but we can comfort the dying.
- This week, find the time to put yourself in the presence of God for 10/15 minutes every day. Put the busyness of the day to one side and let God fill the gap.
- How do other people respond to Jesus’ call to be missionary disciples? (Ask in your group, but have something to say as well.)
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