The Gospel today emphasises the importance of
taking time for yourself as Jesus takes the disciples to a deserted place after
all their hard work. It teaches an important lesson about remaining connected
to Jesus if we are to be his followers. It is unfortunate for them that their
break is interrupted. The crowd are thirsty for more and suffering from a lack
of real leadership. Jesus has so much compassion for the people that the phrase
Mark uses actually means he felt compassion in his intestines! A biblical way
of saying he felt compassion for them in the pit of his stomach.
Next month we greet the shepherd of the Catholic
Church as Pope Francis comes to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. It
will be a momentous occasion, a once in a life-time experience to see and to
hear from a Pope who has so much to say to us about sharing the Gospel message
in our world. He calls us to be joyful Christians, to reach out to the poor and
abandoned, to be disciples in our families, communities, on the streets and to
help build a world that is true to Christ’s vision for this world. Pope Francis
is a leader who inspires many. Whether you are travelling to the festival or
watching it at home we pray for the success of this extraordinary event. Let us
pray today for leaders in our church and in our communities that they will
inspire people, nurture people and listen to the Spirit who guides us on this
path.
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