The Reaction of the Disciples after the Ministry

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Twenty Sixth Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Lk 10:17-24*

*First Reading : Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130*

*The Reaction of the Disciples after the Ministry*

*1) The Return of the Disciples*

The Gospel of the day speaks about the return of the disciples after their ministry

The Gospel also records the reaction of the Disciples, after their return from the ministry

*2) Feeling of Happiness*

The disciples returned rejoicing after their ministry 

The reason for their rejoicing was, the success in ministry 

They were able to fulfill the goal and purpose of their ministry. That is why they were rejoicing 

*3) Great mission in the name of Jesus*

The disciples clearly acknowledge that all the great works which they did because of the name of Jesus 

In other words it was Jesus who was doing the great works through the disciples 

Acknowledging that the great works are happening because of Jesus and because of his name is very important

*4) My ministry and Reaction*

Like the disciples all of us have mission, which is entrusted to us by Jesus 

What is my reaction towards the mission? 

Three types of reaction would be possible 

A negative reaction 

Positive reaction 

An indifferent attitude 

What is my reaction? 

*5) Loving the mission is important*

When one loves ones mission, the person puts his/ her heart and mind to carry out the mission 

When a person loves ones mission, the reaction always turns to be positive 

Such an attitude builds up the mission and one is able to have effective mission for the Lord 

*6) Glory to Jesus' Name*

This is also very important. 

Some times when great work happens in our life, there is a tendency to think it is because of *me* things are happening

The *I* problem is dangerous for the mission of the Lord 

Like the disciples we must be ready to give glory to the name of Jesus, because ultimately it is because of the power of Jesus we are able to do the mission of the Lord 

Do I suffer from *I* problem??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*