Mark 6:7–13
Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by
two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take
nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their
belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them,
"Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any
place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off
the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." So they went
out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and
anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
Reflection:
How do I respond to Jesus’ invitation to share his authority
over evil, and his power to heal?
Can I let go of their securities – a fixed abode, workplace,
possessions, money to follow Jesus?