To read the texts click on the texts: I Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
The text of today is about the successful return of the disciples
from the mission to which they were sent by Jesus, and forms a sandwich construction
with their sending (6:7-13). The verses that come in between are about the
death of John the Baptist. Through this structure, Mark wants to indicate that
the fate of John the Baptist will also be the fate of Jesus and of his
disciples. Nevertheless, the disciples are to continue to engage in mission,
confident in the knowledge that their Lord and Master will see them through.
Success and failure is often measured in terms of results.
However, what is even more important is the amount of effort that each one of
us puts into what we do. If at any given moment we can say that we have done
our best and all that is required of us, then we do not need to be too bothered
about the outcome.
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