Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”

Gospel Reading: Mark 16:15-18

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

These are the last words spoken by Jesus to his apostles before he ascends into heaven. These words signify the end and the beginning. They signify the end of Jesus’ earthly mission and the start of his newly born heavenly mission. Also in this message, Jesus defines the mission of his disciples; to go out into the world and preach the gospel. We too are called by Jesus to carry out his mission, to be his disciples and help save the world. It is our mission to provide salvation for everyone, not just those who we like, not just our friends, but everyone. In this one simple message, the full power of the gospel is revealed to the apostles. The gospel is the true power of God to save us from our trespasses, to heal our souls, to protect us from the temptations of Satan and to deliver us from evil. The gospel message has the power to restore our lives and to leave us fulfilled in the glory of the Risen Christ. Do you believe? Do you have faith? If so, then you are called to preach the Good News of the Lord; to spread the grace of God to World. The Easter Season is a glorious and joyful time. Our Lenten commitment should not be wasted but be raised up to God in an outward expression of our Love to him. Let the World know that you are a Christian. Let them know that you are Catholic.

A Simple Prayer

Lord, help me to discern the gifts that you have given me.

Give me the strength and wisdom to use these gifts;

May your grace be the light which shines through me to bring others to your table;

For I am your messenger.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon