| 18 June 2023 | Matthew 9:36-10:8 |
The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is traditionally believed that Matthew, one of the twelve disciples and a former tax collector, wrote this gospel. In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus performed many miracles, healing the sick and casting out demons. He also taught the crowds. When Jesus saw that people were troubled and lost, he felt compassion for their suffering. The passage begins with Jesus saying to his disciples, "They were like sheep without a shepherd" and he urged his disciples to pray for these people. This reflects the caring and serving spirit of the Catholic Church. Jesus compared the crowd to lost sheep in need of a shepherd to guide and care for them. The Catholic Church sees itself as the continuation and representative of Jesus, and when it comes to dealing with the suffering and needy, it should play the role of a shepherd, caring for them with love and compassion. Jesus also gave authority to the apostles and sent them out to preach the gospel of the kingdom. They were authorised to cast out demons, heal sickness and even raise the dead.
This passage emphasizes Jesus' compassion and concern for people, and the mission and authority he gave to his disciples. It also reminds members of the church to follow Jesus' example of love and service by caring for those in need.
Do we care for people in need?
Do we see and interact with people in need?
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