The Fruit of welcoming the Apostles of Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season  : 4th Week: Thursday*

*Gospel : Mk 6:7-13*

*First Reading : 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12*

*The Fruit of welcoming the Apostles of Jesus*

*1) Jesus sends the 12*

The Gospel of the day speaks about the sending of 12 apostles, by Jesus 

They were sent by Jesus, two by two. 

Jesus had send them out with a specific mission 

*2) Welcoming the Apostles*

The Apostles sent by Jesus, need to be welcomed by the followers of Jesus 

Since the mission given to them need to be actualized among the followers, the followers need to welcome the Apostles of Jesus in their houses 

*3) The fruits of Welcoming the Apostles*

They will bring the good news of the Lord

They will enter the house as the representatives of Christ. In other words, Christ enters our house through them 

They will be able to drive out the demons

They will anoint the followers of Jesus with sacred oil 

They will cure the sick and suffering 

*4) Jesus comes to our life every day*

The same Jesus who sent His apostles to preach the message of repentance and to heal the sick and needy, also comes into our life very often 

Through the Eucharist, prayer, celebration of the reconciliation, and through other spiritual exercises

What is my response? Is it one of welcoming?

*5) By welcome we gain Everything*

All those who welcomed, were able to experience His divine love and protection from evil

If so, how do I accept my Jesus? With warm welcome? 

How can I prepare myself to welcome Jesus, who comes into my life to sow the good seeds? 

What is my response?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*