Jesus' Response to the Glory of the Disciples

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season  : 4th Week: Saturday*

*Gospel : Mk 6:30-34*

*First Reading : 1 Kgs 3:4-13*

*Jesus' Response to the Glory of the Disciples*

*1) Great miracles in the hands of the Disciples*

Jesus had sent the 12 apostles, with authority over the unclean spirits and to cure the sick 

Jesus gave them the authority along with the responsibility, so that they could do the mission in an effective way 

The disciples went out with the command of Jesus and they performed great miracles in the name of Jesus 

*2) The Report of the Mission*

We see the disciples coming back and reporting the great miracles which have happened during their ministry 

The apostles might have been amazed and surprised at the miracles which have happened in and through them 

They might have been over thrilled to see the great miracles, which were happening in and through them 

So they wanted to communicate the same and wanted to feel great about it.

In a way the disciples were in the glory mood, when they communicated the great miracles to Jesus 

*3) The response of Jesus*

The Gospel does not say anything about it 

Definitely Jesus might have appreciated them for the great miracles 

But at the same time Jesus also gives them a powerful message to reflect about the source of the great miracles 

*4) Going to a deserted place*

Soon after their successful mission, Jesus takes his disciples to a deserted place to spend time in solitude 

This action of Jesus communicates a powerful message 

The disciples need to reflect about the source of miracles 

They should realise that God is working through them and not by their own power 

They should realise that with God anything is possible 

They should learn to depend on God and not on their own strength 

They should realise that God is the Source of every little Good Work 

*5) Great Works in my Life*

Like apostles Jesus has also given authority to carry on our mission 

Some times great miracles do happen in and through us. When such things happen what is my response ? 

 Am I able to see God's hand in it? 

Do I take credit for myself, forgetting the great favours of the Lord?

*6) Spending time in a deserted place*

This is an important exercise of our life 

To realise the Great deeds of the Lord, one needs to spend time in prayer 

Great secretes of the Kingdom of God is revealed to those who spend time in deserted place 

If so, am I ready to spend time in deserted place??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*