Today’s reading gives biblical examples of expecting and accepting rejection and persevering despite the obstacles.
Prayer
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Want to lead? Learn to serve.
Jesus responds to needs quickly and effectively, demonstrating selflessness, adaptability and concern for the welfare of others.
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Jesus, the Good Shepherd, models compassionate leadership.
Today’s readings teach several important points about leadership: the need for rest, retreat and recovery, and compassion.
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Jesus says to expect rejection and dust it off
The readings remind us to be realistic and recognize that not everyone will respond favorably.
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Pope Francis: In your most painful moments, know that Jesus is praying for you.
With prayer and with life, there remains only to have courage and hope, to to feel the prayer of Jesus strongly and to keep on going.
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Pope Francis: Don’t forget that Jesus is praying for you — right now and always.
Jesus not only wants us to pray as He prays, but assures us that we can always count on His prayer. We must be aware of this: Jesus prays for me.
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Pope Francis: Why does it seem like God doesn’t answer our prayers sometimes?
’Prayer is not a magic wand: It is a dialogue with the Lord.’
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The connection between faith and healing
Today’s stories offer important reminders of the power of faith to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.
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Why are you terrified? Jesus asks.
We also get a behind-the-scenes perspective of Jesus’ interaction with the disciples.
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Jesus, an ecological storyteller, teaches us that the kingdom of God is interdependent
We get a behind-the-scenes perspective of Jesus’ interaction with the disciples.