The Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle, Feast – Mark 16:15-18
In today’s gospel passage, Jesus appears to the eleven
apostles. He instructs them, “Go forth
into the whole world and proclaim the good news to every creature!” Jesus then adds, “Whoever believes and is
baptized will be saved and whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Then he tells the apostles that they will be
able to perform extraordinary signs.
They will preach in his name.
They will drive out demons. They
will speak new languages, pick up serpents, and drink poison, but not be
harmed. Additionally, they will have
ability to heal anyone who is sick.
Today Jesus speaks those same words to us. He
also calls us to proclaim the good news to everyone we meet. We may do it through our words and our
actions. Maybe our care and attention to individuals will
heal them of their loneliness. Perhaps by
noticing the individual and engaging in conversation with them, their “demon”
may no longer have such great power over them.
Today Jesus calls us to “proclaim the good news.” Will we answer his call?
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