Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20
Jesus continues the ministry of John after his arrest, proclaiming the same message of the coming of God's kingdom and our preparation for it. But instead of remaining in the desert by the Jordan River, Jesus takes this message to the towns of Galilee, attracting followers along the way. In addition, Jesus performs works of healing, of liberating people from their demons, and nourishing them at table fellowship. The message and the healings are given to all without distinction or discrimination.
What is more, Jesus invites other people to partake of this ministry. He invites others to announce this message of the coming of God's kingdom and our need for repentance. He invites others to perform the works of healing, liberating, and nourishing in the world. This invitation too is given to all without distinction. Today we find four men invited to the work; at other times we will find a Samaritan woman, Mary Magdalene, and others perform this work.
The work of Jesus is to provide love and mercy to all people without distinction or discrimination. It is to invite others to that same work as well. As we have been healed, liberated, and fed, so too must we provide these things to others in thanksgiving and in response to the love that God has shown us in our lives.
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