Podcasts – deacon rudy's notes

Today’s Gospel reminds us that we are invited to share the Good News with everyone we encounter.

By our baptism, we are all priest, prophet and king. Our task is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

This story isn't about a woman who was healed, but about a crowd who needed healing!

We live in a sea of distractions. Only Jesus can calm the storm.

My brothers and sisters, we disciples spread seed – we cast the Good News everywhere we go. We can interpret the farmer – us – as the missionary preacher. “…interpret the farmer as a missionary preacher…”

Jesus Christ came to liberate us from the empty promises of this world! That’s why the Last Supper was celebrated at Passover. We’re talking about a new exodus! Just as Moses led the Israelites to life and freedom, so too will Jesus lead us to new life and freedom!

Jesus sends us out into the world. Our church teaches us that by virtue of our baptism we all are obligated to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone we encounter, beginning with those closest to us.

Each and every one of us received an incalculable amount of graces at our baptism and confirmation.

The Ascension inspires us to be more human by growing in our discipleship and maybe by accepting a role in the church’s ministry.

Love says we can disagree with each other. Absolutely we can! But love says I must treat you as a beloved creation in the image and likeness of God. Love says I must treat you with respect. I suggest to you this is easier said than done.