Building bridges not walls

16 Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B

In Ephesians we discover that Jesus came to breaks down walls that separate people (Ephesians 2:13–18). As followers of Christ, we are called to build bridges, seeking to bring unity in the midst of polarization and division. We can do this by imitating Jesus the Good Shepherd, who sacrifices Himself out of love for others (Mark 6:30–34)

Statuette of the Good Shepherd

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The Church is made for mission

15 Sunday of Ordinary time, year B

As followers of Christ we are all sent out on mission (Mark 6:7-13). We carry out this mission in community. The witness of love, reconciliation, and peace, is one way we complete our mission. In addition, we are encouraged to rely totally on God in our mission.

Jesus Tells Us: Go and Christ's Presence will Soon Follow - The Association  of Mary, Queen of All Hearts

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Jesus the rejected prophet

14 Sunday Ordinary Time, year B

The Gospel today tells us about how Jesus was acting as a prophet, preaching the Word of God in his hometown Nazareth (Mark 6:1–6). Although we can be tempted to judge the people in the Gospel who reject Christ, we should remember that we too run the risk of rejecting Christ's life-giving words.

Nazareth: prophet's fate | friarmusings

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