15B SUNDAY HOMILY, MARK 6:7-13, JULY 14, 2024
1. STORY
Mrs. Chan moved with her family from the north part of the city to the south side. She met her new neighbors who were friendly to her. She was most impressed by Mrs. Wong’s words and actions. Mrs. Wong never gossiped about others, and was always kind, gentle, and understanding in her speech. She was always the first one to help others in need. She gave her time and even money when there was such a need. Mrs. Chan wondered why Mrs. Wong was such a nice person as she wanted to be like her. Finally, she found out the reason; it was because Mrs. Wong was a Catholic. So, Mrs. Chan studied the doctrine and was baptized because of the good example of Mrs. Wong. Mrs. Wong was a true missioner by her good example.
2. GOSPEL, MARK 6:7-13
A. JESUS SENDS OUT THE TWELVE
Jesus had work to do. He had to tell others that he had come to save them. He shared this work and this message with his friends, the disciples. The gospel tells us that “he summoned the Twelve and began to send them out.”
B. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES GO OUT
The gospel tells us that they carried out their work by their words and
actions.
i) By their words: “They preached repentance.” They told people that they had to change their
evil ways and follow God’s commandments.
ii) By their actions: “They drove out many demons.” They also cured the sick and helped the needy
in any way they could.
3. APPLICATION TO LIFE
A. JESUS SENDS US OUT ON A MISSION
Just as Jesus sent out the disciples so does he send us out on a mission because there is much work to be done. Many of our relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors do not know much or anything about Jesus. Most of the 7 million people living in Hong Kong need to be contacted.
B. WE EVANGELIZE BY OUR WORDS AND ACTIONS
i) We evangelize by our words when we are kind and respectful in our
speech. We evangelize when we do not
gossip and talk about other’s faults. When
we praise others, comfort them and encourage them, we evangelize.
ii) We evangelize by our actions when we pray daily for someone not
baptized asking God to give the person faith. We evangelize when we invite someone to our
church to learn more about our religion. We evangelize when we call on a sick person
showing our concern.
4. CONCLUSION
Mrs. Chan was deeply influenced by Mrs. Wong’s words and actions. This convinced her to follow Jesus. Jesus sent out the disciples who carried out
their work by their words and actions. Today,
Jesus sends us out to carry out his work. We do this by our words and actions. We thank Jesus for inviting us to work along
with him. We ask him to make us
faithful, fervent and dedicated apostles.
